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Issue Number: #1653
Date: Sunday 23rd January 2022
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
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E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1.
Editor's Message
2. Latest FISM Update
3. The Magic Word Podcast
4. Criss Angel Update On His Son's Health
5. February Issue Genii Magazine
6. News From The Academy Of Illusions
7. Magical Women With Connie Boyd
8. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #45
9. You Read My Mind - John Carey #147
10. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
11. E-zine Archives
12. Privacy Policy And Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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2. Latest FISM Update
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
Citadel
of Quebec, A short history
The Quebec City Citadel is an active military installation
and the secondary official residence of both the Queen and
the Governor General, the queen's representative of Canada.
It is located on top of Cap Diamant, (in English, Cape Diamond)
a hill overlooking the St. Lawrence River, within the district
of Old Quebec, and gives a breathtaking view of the river.
It is joined to the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City. The
citadel contains the oldest military building in Canada,
and forms part of the fortifications of Quebec City, the
only walled city in North America north of Mexico.
The
strategic importance of Cape Diamond was recognized by the
French as early as 1608. Several defensive fortifications
were built on the site first by the French, and then by
the British after their conquest of New France. The modern
citadel was built from 1820 to 1850, in an effort to secure
Quebec City against a potential American attack. The British
used the citadel until 1871, when they formally handed the
property over to the Canadian government. Following the
handover, the citadel was used as a military installation
by the Canadian Armed Forces, and as a royal residence.
The
Citadel is a National Historic Site and forms part of the
Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site of
Canada, which was designated a World Heritage Site in 1985.
The site receives some 200,000 visitors annually.
The
Citadel has guided tours and access to the exhibitions of
the Royal 22nd Regiment Museum. It is the only fortress
in Old Quebec, and the home of the only French-speaking
regiment in the Canadian army.
Cost
of a tour is around $10.
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3. The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
From
Paris With Love and the MagiFest, too on The Magic Word
Podcast
Last
week we took listeners on a magical tour of Paris, France.
If you missed it, then you are not too late to climb aboard
and enjoy a trip to Le Double Fond where we watched a magic
show featuring Alexandra Duvivier and her father, Dominique.
Afterwards, Alexandra joined upstairs along with another
U.S. traveling companion, Trixie Bond, and we talked about
this unique, old venue and some of the inspirations and
those responsible for Alexandra becoming a magician.
The
next morning we visit a Parisian bistro and chat with international
superstar, David Stone, as he tells about the creation of
a whole new character, Klek Entos, who is taking the world
by storm on television and elsewhere. Then we visit the
Musee de le Magie (Magic Museum) where we talk with another
international magic superstar, Boris Wild. You can see some
videos and photos, listen and download the podcast at our
website at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/658-from-paris-with-love
But
this week we are back in the United States attending the
MagiFest in Columbus, Ohio. That means that you can virtually
attend and listen to our three day convention coverage as
we chat with the organizers, registrants, talent, dealers
and more. You can experience all the sounds of the convention
as if you were there. The three days of convention reports
begins here: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/659-2022-magifest
Thanks
to many of you listeners, this past week we reached 1,000
subscribers to our YouTube channel. It has been a long road
to get there and hopefully it will attract even more viewers.
If you have not yet subscribed, then check out what others
already enjoy and please subscribe to our channel at https://youtube.com/texasmagician
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4. Criss Angel Update On His Son's Health
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Message by David Hartnell
Criss
Angel Gives Fans A Welcome Update On His Son's Health
This
is the most important post I have ever made.
https://youtu.be/Rzad6l3d8ww
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5. February Issue Genii Magazine
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii Magazine
Join
us for as little as $35 a year at www.geniimagazine.com
and get digital access to every issue of both Genii and
MAGIC ever published.
Welcome
to the 999th issue of Genii, The Conjurors Magazine. This
month's feature story is on the Scottish conjuror De Vega.
We
also have Part 2 of "The Self Working Trick,"
John Gaspard's short Eli Marks mystery, in this issue. The
only question that remains is, did you guess who the perpetrator
of this ghastly murder was - and how it was done?
News
via "The Eye" from our intrepid correspondent,
Vanessa Armstrong, has an interloper this month, though
it's for only the first section. Mr. Kaufman fills us in
on the new Houdini Séance at The Magic Castle. Vanessa
handles the rest.
Turn
to "The Chamber of Secrets" and marvel over the
19th century Parisian magic set that is, for many visitors,
a centerpiece of John Gaughan's museum. If only mom and
dad had access to that one.
For
some, the Cards Across plot can be a showpiece. How good
it plays is all about the performer. In "The River,"
Joshua Jay teaches two versions and, with both, offers a
premise that helps make the plot play well.
Apparently
one of the strange side effects of the COVID virus - and
the almost two year-plus long isolation that it caused-is
public misbehavior. It's not a majority, thank heavens,
but it is a loud, obnoxious, and even harmful minority.
You hear about it on airplanes and in restaurants, and Shawn
McMaster shares some recent examples from The Magic Castle.
It reads more like an editorial than our usual report from
the old house. It's worth the read, though what can be done
about the issue remains a mystery.
Being
able to control children at a kid show is easier than controlling
some adults on airplanes and at magic venues. And, it turns
out, it starts with the parents or the school and library
officials. David Kaye and several of his colleagues deliver
advice on that facet of kid show magic in "Expert at
the Kids' Table".
One
of the things in your drawer of unused magic is probably
the deck featured in Roberto Mansilla's "Artifices".
Take it out; you'll be glad you did. And next to that deck
is probably a blank-faced pack. Pull that out, too, and
see what Jon Racherbaumer has dug up in "Exhumations".
David
Britland pulls double duty this month. In "Cardopolis"
he writes about Al Koran (and shares some video for the
digital edition) and ditches the deck of cards for some
stick matches and just a tiny bit of math. Then, for your
discernment, he reviews books-including Steve Cohen's new
opus on Max Malini - in "Light from the Lamp"
where he is joined by Joe M. Turner on videos and Mark Phillips
on tricks.
Having
good friends is important, especially when you are the scribe
of Genii's "magazine within a magazine": "Magicana".
Jonathan Friedman shares a couple of items from his friends
this month. One uses your smartphone while the other is
for our stage card manipulation aficionados.
Pondering
"Magicana" just now, one might think that an article
could be written about the column started so many decades
ago within these pages. Well, we've done better than that.
We have a 600-page book on it. And those are just the Charlie
Miller years! If you subscribe, renew, or extend your current
subscription to Genii for three more years, you can purchase
this incredible tome, which has a retail value of $150,
for a mere $25 (plus postage).
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6. Magical Women With Connie Boyd
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Message by Connie Boyd (USA)
AnnaRose
Einarsen is a very successful Las Vegas hypnotist and magician.
In the summer of 2021 she discovered Gloria Dea who was
the first magician ever to appear on the Las Vegas in a
casino venue, the El Rancho, in 1941.
The
same year Gloria debuted as the first star in Las Vegas
she also began her acting career. Her biggest acting success
was co-starring with Buster Crabbe in "the King of
the Kongo" serial series. It all began with an irresistible,
perfect fitting vintage skirt, with pockets none the less,
which belonged originally to magician and Hollywood actress
Gloria Dea.
That
discovery led AnnaRose to discover a treasure trove of magic
props and memorabilia as well as the 99 year old Living-Legend
herself, Gloria Dea. It's a true story and friendship that
reads like a fantasy journey.
Please
share this remarkable story and comment to let us know your
impressions of this larger than life story. #Magical-Women
#inspiration #Vegas
https://youtu.be/EHa3ONYICCg
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7. News From The Academy Of Illusions
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Message by Jay Scott Berry (Australia)
The
20th century scientist and inventor, R. Buckminster Fuller
said, "We are called to be architects of the future,
not its victims." This basic concept is what drives
me to excel as an Artist. Simply stated, I choose to be
the architect of my future, by actively creating it. I refuse
to play the victim of circumstances, no matter how dire
they may appear. Instead, I take responsibility and let
adversity fuel my determination.
Attaining
and maintaining this 'Magic Mindset' are the central themes
for our show, "Illuminations", which streams every
full moon. This week, my guest was Academy Professor, Master
Magician and Bestselling Author, Romany. Over the hour-long
program we engaged in an uplifting and inspiring discussion
about successfully navigating these challenging times.
As
Joseph Campbell noted, we are all on a Hero's Journey, writing
and playing out our own story. And, all of the greatest
stories, in history and literature, tell of challenges faced
and adversity overcome. The great stories are about falling
and rising, being beaten down and getting up stronger, again
and again. They don't say that it's easy. They tell us,
truly, that adventure and easy don't come in the same package.
On
a lighter note, this week's Geno Mania was another lively
romp of informative fun and magical mischief. Having now
done 17 of these programs, we continue to fine-tune the
format. The topics ranged from Tech Talk and Wireless Mics
to Glen Falkenstein's "Out of this World". Our
regular feature, "What Gets Your Goat?" was a
10 minute friendly rant on magic being poorly taught across
social media. Geno also talked about his upcoming tour and
plans for the next Original Magic Competition.
Last,
but certainly not least, Saturday's Abra.tv News focused
on the S.A.M. convention in Las Vegas, the Vive la Magie
Festival in France, Episode 3 of Paul Draper's "Navigating
the New Normal" and more! Each week, we raise the bar
on Global Magic News by telling the stories that matter
in a fresh, exciting, visual style, produced in State-of-the-Art,
1080p.
All
of these programs are available to rewatch, without charge,
on the Academy of Illusions and the Abra.tv FB Pages.
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8. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #45
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Message by Paul Stone (US)
It's
nice to be able to report that even though the pandemic
is still very much with us, there are three significant
magic conventions being held in January and February.
The
first one, which has just finished, was the SAM Convention
which took place at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
in downtown Las Vegas.
Following
shortly after is the Magifest Convention in Columbus, Ohio,
boasting an impressive line-up of performers and lecturers.
And
then of course, from 17th - 20th February is the Blackpool
Convention on the North West coast of the UK. This is the
world's largest magic convention by some way, and the venue
is the impressive Victorian Winter Gardens complex.
Located
right in Blackpool's town centre, the Winter Gardens has
just undergone a huge refurbishment and I understand now
offers even more varied space for lectures and workshops.
And the 3000 seater Opera House Theatre is perfect for the
Gala Shows.
Speaking
of workshops, I will be presenting one at the convention
in Blackpool on the 'Nemo Jumbo Rising Cards'. This is an
effect that Ken Brooke justifiably described as a 'reputation
maker'. Surprisingly, only very few performers feature this
outstanding cabaret and stage effect.
The
reason possibly is that it is a trick that does require
a certain amount of practice but, once mastered, there aren't
many standup routines that come close to it for audience
reaction.
Unfortunately,
like many Ken Brooke tricks, this one has been copied without
permission, and as a result has not been made to the quality
or standard necessary to perform it to its maximum effect.
At
my workshop I will have six original sets which will be
available on a first come, first served basis. I strongly
recommend that if you are looking for a signature effect
for your show, you should come along to the workshop and
check this out.
The
Blackpool Convention, has been the one convention that I've
always tried to attend. It's been going for over 60 years
and has featured virtually every famous magician around
the globe in that time.
For
me, growing up in Liverpool, which is only a one hour drive
away from Blackpool, it was a no brainer. When I first went
to the convention it was only a one day event, and took
place at the much smaller Pleasure Beach. In those days
it attracted around 500 magicians. It is amazing how it
has grown. In 2020, just before the pandemic took hold,
over 5000 people registered!
This
year, sensibly, the organisers are keeping the numbers to
nearer 3000, but given the current situation, that is still
pretty amazing.
When
I first went to the Blackpool Convention as a young man,
the organiser was Harry Dewhirst, or 'little Harry Dewhirst'
as the legendary British comedian Ken Dodd nicknamed him.
Ken Dodd himself loved magic and he too was a huge supporter
of this convention.
The
mantle of organising and growing the convention on behalf
of Blackpool Magicians Club passed on to Bill Lamb and Tom
Owen who successfully ran it for several years, before Derek
Lever took the reins.
Nowadays
the convention is run by the two Russ's, Russ Stevens and
Russ Brown, and Guy Barratt, and between them they do a
terrific job.
A
few of the stellar performers that I have introduced to
this convention over the years include Fred Kaps, Johnny
Paul, Juan Tamariz, and Lance Burton.
And
I'm excited to be bringing over Lynette Chappell, Siegfried
& Roy's leading lady and 'Evil Queen' to this year's
event. Lynette's career spanned 48 years of working with
Siegfried & Roy both on and off stage, and I'm delighted
that so many magicians from around the world will learn
a little more about her extraordinary life appearing with
these two iconic performers.
For
any magic collectors, we'll also have with us some very
unique and collectible Siegfried & Roy memorabilia.
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9. You Read My Mind - John Carey #147
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/
I've
always loved the concept of the spectator as mind reader
or magician. You can have so much fun with it and make your
participant the star. We will once again use a run of marked
cards from one to ten. Display the cards and hand out for
shuffling. Ask your participant to table
them afterwards face-down. "Earlier this evening for
some strange reason a two-digit number just popped into
my mind. I have absolutely no idea why, but maybe we can
use the numbers on those cards you just shuffled as a kind
of Springboard for you to attempt to read my mind!"
Ribbon
spread the face-down packet across the table. Ask your participant
to slide a card out on impulse towards themselves. Secretly
note the value by reading the marks. Have them do this slowly
four more times, each time you covertly read the marks and
add up the numbers, secretly forming a total. Let's say
that total is 26 for example. Ask your participant to pick
up their five choices and add the numbers together forming
a total, 26 in this example. Then have them returned to
the packet and put it away. Take out a business card and
a pen in readiness for writing.
We
will now use my amazingly talented friend Michael Murray's
Springboard concept to create the illusion of our spectator
reading our mind. The scripting here is simple, but very
important.
"Michael,
you are thinking of a two digit number yes? So am I. Do
you think my number is higher or lower than yours?"
If they say lower I casually ask by how many? If they say
three lower I ask them to do the math and subtract three
from their total. I then pick up the business card and secretly
write 23 onto it and table it face-down. However, if they
say they believe your number is higher and they say by six,
you would in our example write 32 of course. "I've
written my thought down, so let's see how you did! All that
remains is for them to call out what they believe you thought
of and then dramatically turn the business card over to
reveal a most successful meeting of two minds!
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10. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
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Written by the late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)
Just
for the record, I would like to explain to those who are
perhaps thinking -'Why doesn't he write and talk about magic
and the allied arts instead of going on about cockatoo's
and other
unrelated things.' Well, 'The Amazing Orchanté Saga'
(perhaps I should have titled it -'The Personal Diary Of...')
is about MY life and everything that has touched it - memories
that I (and
friends) can recall; the people, the incidents, bits and
pieces - in a more or less chronological order. It is about
long forgotten episodes, some sad, others amusing - that
perhaps didn't mean
much at the time, that come flooding back years later from
a 'chance' word, another's memory, a song or piece of music,
a reverie, anything.
It
is about the events, some not of my doing or design - 'Fate?'
that played a significant part in the shaping of my destiny,
that has at times played a small (or large) role in the
course of things for others as well. I'm writing about it
all, good and bad; the episodes and events that have, on
one hand, had me 'Yahooing' with joy, thanking my good luck
and, on the other, cursing the unbelievable misfortune that
fate decided to chuck in my path! But, as Frank Sinatra
sang, through it all, I did it my way '! My old mate Murray
Hobson summed it up thus, after reading my early writings
(He and I 'found' each other after more than thirty years),
"I wish that I had a dollar for every time someone
has said 'I wish someone would write about the experiences',
well my good friend, you have and are!"
Having
got that out of my system, it's back to 'birdie land'. After
our disastrous experience with the cockatoo that hated human
beings, whose idea of a good feed was munching through the
wooden leg of a television, we decided to try for something
a little bit more genteel. This time we went to a bona fide
Pet Shop. Talking about fate, destiny and coincidences,
and how they
seem to play a part in everyone's life - here's a cracker!
Was it more than just coincidence that led us to the West
Ryde Pet Shop?
It
was owned and run by a chap called Doug, whose surname I
have utterly forgotten; he was an Englishman and, chit-chatting
with him as you do, I mentioned that we were professional
entertainers from New Zealand, now living in Sydney - performing
on the club circuit etc throughout the country. It turns
out that Doug was an original member of the famous (English)
Sixties Pop Band - 'Freddie and the Dreamers' (who are by
the way, still busy performing and touring here in England)!
That was the first coincidence, a showbiz connection. The
second was that Freddie and the Dreamers were due to arrive
in Australia the following week and Doug, who had kept in
touch with his old mates, was going to see them at their
opening three night performances at the Rooty Hill RSL.
Now here's the real kicker - WE WERE AT THEIR SUPPORT ACT
FOR THE THREE NIGHTS!
SPOOKY!
Doug's pet shop wasn't very big and he didn't have dozens
of every damn thing as the 'big boys' do, but what he had
was - Quality. His pets were well cared for and everything
was clean.
Here was a man who loved all fauna - be they fish, fowl
or animal. He had a cockatoo, not just any cockatoo; this
one was special. It was a 'Pink Cockatoo' (Cacatua Leadbeateri)!
It is
also known as the 'Major Mitchell', named after the famous
explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell (1772-1855). It is also called
'Leadbeateri cockatoo' (which commemorates Benjamin Leadbeater,
a
London taxidermist - 1831),'Wee Juggler', 'Desert Cockatoo'
and 'Chockalott'. Considered the most beautiful and unique
cockatoo in Australia, it is amongst the most stunning in
the world and is rather rare and strictly protected. Although
popular as aviary birds they may only be kept by recognised
aviculturists and even then very much according to local
Fisheries and Wildlife Department requirements and the birds
must be aviary bred.
We
bought the cockatoo! We became a lot poorer; Doug became
a lot richer - it was worth it! After dipping my hands into
the 'swirling mists of time' that pervades my seemingly
bottomless
aluminium trunk, a white piece of paper came floating up
from the depths. I'm holding it in my hand now as I write;
it is the original Purchasers Copy of, Form 32 - from the
National Parks
and Wildlife act, 1974 - Regulation 5c (3) No. 10906 (N
S W) showing that on the 28th January 1978, Orchanté,
of Flat 2, 7 Wentworth Rd, Eastwood, became the legal and
authorised owner of
1 Major Mitchell Cockatoo!
Don't
go writing to that address, we have been residing in England
for eighteen years now. Ye Gods, it's been that long? Kinda
scary considering that all our friends in Australia gave
us three months tops before we came back to the beautiful,
tropical climes of the Gold Coast, which is where we were
living before coming to England, but that is another story
for Vol. Three.
To
be continued.
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