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Issue Number: #1664
Date: Sunday 17th April 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. Doug Henning 75th Birthday Tribute
3. A New Owner Appears For Hollywood's Magic Castle
4. Seeing Quebec City Through The Eyes Of Louise Penny
5. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #55
6. Around The Lounge By Jeff Bibik
7. Magical Women With Connie Boyd
8. News From The Academy Of Illusions
9. Broken Wand - David Goodsell
10. Think And Fish - John Carey #158
11. IBM Ring 2100 Is On The Air
12. Masters Of Illusion Returns For Eighth Anniversary
13. E-zine Archives
14. Privacy Policy And Copyright Notice
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2. Doug Henning 75th Birthday Tribute
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Message by Thomas Gentile (US)
Most
Illustrious Tom Gentile is having another Celebration
And invite you to Wonder-full Zoom Session
Join us again as we start in Australia and head west
To celebrate a man, a career, whose Magic is an example
to the rest.
Hope
you can visit for spell!
View an item. Hear a story or tell.
To honor a man, his life and magic.
Having you zoom in would be fantastic!
Doug
Henning would have been Seventy-Five
Many credit him for keeping Magic alive,
He reminded all, it was fun to wonder.
Presented many specials with Magic to ponder.
I
appreciate all those who are coming for the day
or just take a few minutes to stop by on May Seventh and
have a say!
In wishing Doug Henning a happy 75th Birthday!
Email me if you have a brief tribute to pay.
Most
Illustrious Tom Gentile and Society of American Magicians
are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic:
Doug Henning
Time: Saturday May 7, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and
Canada)-9PM EDT
Join
Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89868698281?pwd=eE50enhCOWNOaDlvbXMzaFF1TDBBdz09
Meeting
ID: 898 6869 8281
Passcode: 091370
I
recently assembled the festivities around the world, Australia
and West in twelve hours for Harry Houdini.
I
have been in touch with Chip Romero and he is to be available
May 7 for the time of six hours to celebrate Doug Henning's
75th!
It
will again be by Zoom with prerecording encouraged for content,
timing, follow up Q and A with several who RSVP by April
28th
Also
Chip Romero has asked for questions beforehand to answer.
I
have assembled a possible program and have been lead to
you as a good source for others to invite in this event.
I
would ask, if you have any immediate material or video to
submit to add to the festivities again around the world,
Australia and West but in six hours, please let me know
as to length or subject. I am also asking you to let me
know who else you would like to see at Doug's 75th.
As it is only a six hour event, my discussions with Chip
have lead me to you, and others and Canada to be there.
If
we know of a known video already to present- we are seeking
highlights or little known treasures.
Format-invited
guests to present or something that YOU know you want to
share.
As
suggested contributors we may ask upwards of 24 at a quick
1, 3, 5 minute video which gets delivered BY certain deadline
for programming for time and review prior or their schedule
does not allow them to be at that time.
Joel Zaritsky in charge of ZOOM and transmitting-I also
receive videos for timing and programming.
The assistance of Tim Wise of Abra.TV on event day of simulcasting.
Tribute
Times short 1-3-5 minutes prerecorded and sent to myself
and Joel Zaritsky by a date by method
No-one shares a screen unless cleared. ID by name.
As
I did for the Houdini Birthday, SAM, IBM, Magic Circle,
FISM, all invited. In twelve hours SAM and I started in
Australia and came west.
*Timing
some may not be able to come in at their location and time
but we will do our best to keep it flowing or with too many
time delays.
Again-We
request if any video is being prepared to please submit
to Joel Zaritsky <jizdds@optonline.net>and myself
tdgmagic@gmail.com NO LATER April 28.
Chip
has asked for questions ahead of time. I would request the
same sent to me with deadline April 28th pending results.
Presents
are not required.
Your presence is welcomed.
I
will serve as Host and Moderator for the six hours.
I appreciate all who come to stay or just visit for a spell.
Some topics Chip has asked that you may consider being on
with him, pending subject, availability and schedule. Or
if may just zoom in as schedule permits.
Introduction
- Chip Romero
Overall overview of expected and general intro
Accomplishments-career, how it started, where it took you,
how you have this today, etc
Doug the Early years-growing up with Nancy-as technology
allows- Saturday
Doug the older years-School- College-Teachers-Yearbook/Comments-Diploma
Canadian
Arts Grant (very briefly)
Newspaper Clippings/How I met Doug
Wardrobe and Costumes
Magic
Shows
Clips from tv, Highlights, Props used,
Special Favorites interspersed.
Stories of renovation or acquisition unless previously covered
or mentioned
TV
Specials/Appearances
Clips from tv, Highlights, Props used.
Special Favorites interspersed-Japanese Doug Henning(time?)
Stories of renovation or acquisition unless previously covered
or mentioned
Merlin
NY another who may offer additional.
Clips from tv, Highlights, Props used.
Special Favorites interspersed
Stories of renovation or acquisition unless previously covered
or mentioned
Please
let me know by an RSVP and what one may offer. Thank you!
We do more together!
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3. A New Owner Appears For Hollywood's Magic Castle
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Los Angeles Daily News
Los
Angeles - The exclusive Magic Castle in Hollywood, home
to the Academy of Magical Arts and one of Los Angeles' most
storied landmarks, is getting a new owner, with the founder
of video-game maker Gearbox Entertainment announcing Monday
his purchase of the Franklin Avenue manor.
An
avid magician himself and longtime AMA member and Magic
Castle attendee, Randy Pitchford said he is dedicated to
the preservation of 1908-vintage building.
"The
Magic Castle is like bedrock - the center point of magic,"
Pitchford said in a statement. "The people who think
of the Castle as their home and the place itself seem to
have magical properties that have created and inspired some
of the world's greatest entertainers. I'm proud to be trusted
to both give back to the place that made me to become the
custodian of the Magic Castle and to work with its members
and the Larsen family to ensure our most incredible club
house grows and thrives for decades to come."
The
Larsen family has operated the Magic Castle since the 1960s,
leasing the home from owner Thomas O. Glover and turning
it into an exclusive clubhouse for magicians.
"Randy
Pitchford has done something extraordinary to protect our
beloved Magic Castle, and I could not be happier about our
current situation as well as the prospects for the future,"
Magic Castle co-founder Milt Larsen said in a statement.
"Randy really understands and appreciates my vision
and the Larsen family vision, and there is no one better
to carry on what we started in 1963."
A
purchase price for the property was not revealed. Erika
Larsen, daughter of Castle co-founders Bill and Irene Larsen,
will continue to operate the exclusive club - which is open
only to AMA members and their invited guests.
"Randy's
purchase of the Magic Castle brings the heart and soul back
to this institution that I have loved and devoted my life
to. I know my parents would be thrilled with this news,"
Erika Larsen said. "Randy's business-acumen, long-standing
commitment to magic, and his love for the Magic Castle make
him the perfect owner."
The
formal announcement of the purchase included statement's
from some of the biggest names in magic, including David
Copperfield, Penn Jillette and Jillette's partner, Teller.
"I've
known Randy Pitchford for years, and I know he has a day
job, but in my mind he's a magician," Jillette said.
"I believe Randy's heart is in magic. For as long as
I've known about the Magic Castle, it's been a bit precarious.
I always worried about it. Now I don't need to. The Magic
Castle, the most important gathering place for magicians,
is now in safe and loving hands. I'm relieved and delighted.
Randy's professionalism, love for magic, and commitment
to entertaining the world are what the Magic Castle needs
to propel it forward."
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4. Seeing Quebec City Through The Eyes Of Louise Penny
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Message by Joan Caesar ( Canada)
I
am never without a book and flights provide perfect opportunities
to read undisturbed. Several times I was asked by strangers
if I'd read the Louise Penny series. After being asked enough
times, about the same books, I decided to look into them.
It took no time to become addicted to the stories and the
characters. They take place in the mythical town of Three
Pines, said to be located south of Montreal near the Vermont
border, but one in particular, Bury Your Dead, takes place
for the most part in Quebec City.
The
series is so popular, there are tours in Quebec City and
elsewhere that take tourists to the places mentioned in
the books.
A
synopsis of the Bury Your Dead from the internet:
As
Quebec City shivers in the grip of winter, its ancient stone
walls cracking in the cold, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache
plunges into the most unusual case of his celebrated career.
A man has been brutally murdered in one of the city's oldest
buildings - a library where the English citizens of Quebec
safeguard their history. And the death opens a door into
the past, exposing a mystery that has lain dormant for centuries...a
mystery Gamache must solve if he's to apprehend a present-day
killer.
Based
on this novel, there's a two and a half hour tour that follows
the trail of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache as he investigates
the murder of a local amateur archeologist, whose body was
found in the cellar of the Québec Literary and Historical
Society. Explore Old Québec City's narrow streets
with the guide and see the places where life and work bring
Armand Gamache in a plot twist so unexpected it's chilling,
and a description of Québec intriguing enough to
make you book your next vacation there.
A
Louise Penny tour starts at the Quebec Tourist Information
Centre (12, Sainte-Anne Street). Among landmarks mentioned
in the novel, the tour stops at the Notre-Dame de Québec
Basilica, the Literary and Historical Society (Morrin Centre).
which is a cultural centre in the Old Quebec neighbourhood
of Quebec. The centre is designed to educate the public
about the historic contribution and present-day culture
of local English-speakers. You also see where French General
Montcalm died after the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.
The tour ends on the Place d'Armes.
The
Bury Your Dead walking tour departs the Quebec Tourist Information
Centre, 12 rue Ste-Anne across the park from the Chateau
Frontenac. This takes place every Wednesday and Saturday
at 1:30pm, from May 1st till October 31st. If interested
check to make sure the days and times are the same in 2022.
One
of the restaurants mentioned in the book is Aux Anciens
Canadiens, 34 rue Saint-Louis. The menu includes stag, elk,
bison steaks and fish but the highlight is its maple products.
There
are several review of the restaurant on Trip Advisor: Fantastic
restaurant for French Canadian cuisine. Everything we ordered
was good. The beef wellington and their meat pies are delicious
and full of flavour. The maple bread pudding is one of the
best I've ever had. Absolutely a must try when in Quebec.
Their price fix menu offers great value. If you go before
5:00 pm you get a better price.
Quite
a treat! We came for a special dinner on a Tuesday evening
with a reservation and were seated right away. The decor
was unique and the service was amazing. Moreover, the food
was delicious and really provided a great taste of Quebecois
cuisine! For me, this restaurant is a must.
Another
restaurant mentioned in the book is Le Petit Coin Latin,
8-1/2 rue Sainte-Ursula. It has indoor dining as well as
a patio and serves a variety of French Canadian cuisine.
It's not quite as upscale as Aux Anciens Canadiens and the
prices reflect that.
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5. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #55
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Message by Paul Stone (US)
Over
the years I've been hugely fortunate to get to know many
great magicians, and in a lot of cases, to book them to
appear in my shows, but there are inevitably always a few
that particularly stand out in my memory because they had
such an impact on me personally and played such an important
part in my life.
This
of course isn't unique to me, I'm sure that every one of
us who is involved in the world of magic have our own special
memories of magicians that have either mentored us or gone
the extra mile to help us.
I
could mention the names of literally dozens of magicians
who have shared their amazing knowledge and talents with
me, but over the next couple of weeks I'm going to pick
out a few to whom I feel I owe a particular debt of gratitude.
The
'Amusing & Confusing' Johnny Paul - who was one of the
first Bar Magicians in Chicago, before moving to Las Vegas
where his name became synonymous with the Showboat Hotel
& Casino, both as a Hospitality Entertainer, and eventually
as their Entertainment Director.
Johnny
was a teddy bear of a man, with big hands and a warm personality
that immediately put audiences at ease. His magic was strong,
commercial and entertaining. I was lucky to become close
friends with Johnny and his wife Winnie, and I brought him
over to perform in England on a few occasions, one of which
was to appear as the final guest on Paul Daniels's 'This
Is Your Life' TV program produced by John Fisher. Johnny
charmed everyone he met, he was a class act.
Probably
my favourite magicians ever were Hans & Helga Moretti,
the Morettis, from Germany. For me, they were the absolute
epitome of what performers should be. Their act had everything;
skill, originality, showmanship, excitement and danger!
I
booked them on numerous occasions, and they always delivered.
Their signature Cardboard Box illusion, the Tibetan Cross,
the Blindfold Crossbow where Hans shot an arrow over his
shoulder into an apple on Helga's head, and their Paper
Tree Levitation, were all stunning, and left audiences gasping,
and clients scared to death!
I
loved their act, but I used to have palpitations every time
I booked Hans because I knew there was real danger and always
a chance of an accident. On several occasions he would emerge
from an illusion covered in blood, but he shrugged it off
and kept it from the audience. The Morettis were the ultimate
professionals, and an impossible act to follow!
And
even though Hans's outward demeanour appeared threatening
and tough, and Helga a lady you wouldn't want to argue with,
in reality, off stage, they were the nicest, most modest
and kindest people you could ever wish to meet. They were
the best, and I miss them.
Next
week, I'll share with you my memories of a couple more of
the 'greats'.
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6. Around The Lounge By Jeff Bibik
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Message by Jeff Bibik (US)
Chicagomagiclounge.com
How
To Visit a Magic Show-
At
the Chicago Magic Lounge we often have guests who are magicians
come in to see our shows and operations. Most of the time
they are pleasant, and they really have a great time seeing
what we do. Occasionally we have magicians that need a little
guidance, so I'd like to offer some dos and don'ts for visiting
a magic venue.
The
first thing I recommend is to let us know that you too are
a magician. At the bar I ask almost everyone how they heard
about us and where they are from. That's a good time to
let us know that you too do magic.
As
a professional magician I am never threatened to know there
is another magician in the audience. I've made new friends
this way. I don't believe in holding anything back when
I perform for magicians, I will do all of my lines and all
of my effects the same way. This seems to be a fear for
some magicians. They think "I'm not going to do my
good stuff, because that guy will steal my lines and routines".
A pro doesn't care. I don't care, take them. If my lines
and ideas help further magic in some way, go for it. I'll
be making up more lines and bits tomorrow.
Recently
we had a visitor, let's call him Bob. He didn't tell me
directly he was a magician, but when I pulled out a color
changing knife to show a couple of people at the bar he
said, "Oh a color changing knife"- this let me
know at once he knew something about magic. It also spoiled
the effect for the other 2 people I was about to show it
to. So that's the first don't - don't reveal what is about
to happen, especially when laymen are present.
He
went further when I started a card routine. When the card
jumped to the top he said "My, that is an ambitious
card" Not as bad as giving away the effect before I
do it, but he was still trying to let me know he was 'with
it' as the carneys say.
Every
so often I take break for the most important bar activity
to take place, selling drinks! That is the business of a
bar, after all. When I came back from my break Bob was standing
in the middle of the room doing coin tricks for one of our
house magicians. He actually had some skill, but on one
move he kept dropping a coin. Of course people hear this
and look over to see some other guy doing tricks.
This is perhaps the biggest 'don't', don't start performing
at a magic venue without asking or being asked. There is
a time and place for this sharing, this was neither. Ask
first. I'm happy to watch you do a trick; I've learned some
good tricks this way. But ask first. That same night Bob
was there one of our house magicians saw someone at the
bar that he had met before. He asked if I minded him doing
something for his friend. Of course I said yes, and we all
enjoyed it. That's the way to do it.
Those
are 2 big 'don'ts', here is one 'do' - Show your appreciation,
tip the magician!! Can you guess if Bob did?? Don't be a
Bob.
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7. Magical Women With Connie Boyd
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Message by Connie Boyd (USA)
A
young Julie Eng performing skilled magic in Vancouver at
the "Weekend of Magic". This Blast from the Past
vintage video clip is from the Biltmore Hotel in Vancouver
in 1986. Hosts Shawn Farquhar & David Wilson hosted
the "Weekend of Magic". Vancouver was hosting
the World Expo at the same time.
**
Many thanks and appreciation to Munawar & Muzaffur for
permitting us to post this rare performance.
Julie
is the Executive Director of Magicana. She is directly responsible
for their philanthropic projects & her "hands-on"
community involvement with My Magic Hands & Senior Sorcery.
Julie
Eng's magical life is unique. She was born into a family
where magic was a mainstream existence. She appeared on
stage, magically, before she could walk. Her father a very
respected magician, Tony Eng, mentored and cherished Julie's
passion for magic.
He
taught her everything he could and then "pushed her
out of the nest" and into a new exciting world working
for David Ben and then Magicana where she is now the Executive
Director and continues to work closed with David.
https://youtu.be/5DtucsQT4yw
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8. News From The Academy Of Illusions
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Message by Jay Scott Berry (Australia)
It's
been another exciting week, with multiple magical accomplishments.
In addition to the regular Zoom Sessions, Programs and Konvention
Planning, we continue to branch out and build creative alliances.
These now range from Individuals and Clubs to The S.A.M.
and The Magic Castle.
Our
Top Story is The Key West Hybrid Konvention, just four weeks
away. On May 14 & 15th, we will Go Live with Masters
and Grandmasters of the Art, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary
of Frank's Magic Bar. Headliners for this first annual event
include Michael Ammar, Doc Eason, Frank Everhart, Geno DeVille,
Greg Otto and yours truly. On deck are Exclusive Shows,
Lectures, Workshops and Discussions on Close-up and Bar
Magic. All will be Webcast on Zoom, with Registrants receiving
Digital Downloads of all the main Events. More info at www.DeVilleMagic.net
In
just 6 weeks, the Zoom Storming Masterclasses have provided
over 12 hours of intensive sleight-of-hand training, to
students around the globe. Students have had a full on immersion
in Coins, Sponge Balls, Silks, Ring and Ribbon, TT, Sanada,
Cloaking Device and Locking FS/2 Gimmicks! This Saturday,
we will focus on Reel and Silk Magic, including Preparation,
Basic Handling plus impossible penetrations through Mic
Stand, Cane, Wand, Rope and Arm. Next week, we'll take a
deep dive into Topits. As with my Lectures, these Masterclasses
are available, via Zoom, to Clubs and Conventions worldwide.
The
raves continue to roll in from last week's Magic Castle
Virtual Show. Having set the bar, Jack Goldfinger and I
are now discussing plans and dates to work together and
further our alliance with the Castle. Sim Sala Bim, watch
this space!
Finally,
as many of you may know, the S.A.M. runs the V1.2 Online
Lectures. Last year, I joined them for their TT Intensive.
I am happy to report that past President, Dr. Joel Zaritsky,
has invited me back for a Sanada Gimmick Intensive. This
is one of the most powerful gimmicks in magic yet surprisingly
underused. As most know, I've spent 25 years mastering it
and continue to pioneer the frontiers of its use. Presented
on Zoom, the fun starts at 4pm EST on May 8th and is free
to all S.A.M. Members.
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9. Broken Wand - David Goodsell
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Message by Crickett Goodsell Tyacke
Dave
Goodsell passed peacefully. Thank you all for your kind
thoughts and prayers.
Friends:
My dad, Dave Goodsell, has Hodgkin's lymphoma, stage 3,
maybe stage 4. It's curable in younger, healthier people,
but the chemo treatment is so aggressive that for someone
like Dave, who's extremely frail, chemo would do more harm
than good - and possibly even kill him. If he could regain
enough strength, he could possibly take on chemo, but right
now, even though he wants to get better, it's too much.
Message by Bruce Kalver
Broken
Wand - very sad to report the passing of my mentor and friend
David Goodsell.
David
and I spoke most Sunday nights and had great conversations
about everything.
David
was the longest editor for MUM Magazine and then Oracle
magazine. He earned many awards throughout the years including
one from The Magic Castle.
When
I was working towards presidency in the Society of American
Magicians, I worked very hard to earn David's respect. That
lead to a friendship and mutual admiration. Many decisions
as president were based on "what would David think?".
The
magic world has lost a giant resource of knowledge as well
as a voice of reason.
Thoughts
go out to his wife Jann Goodsell and the entire family.
Very,
very sad.
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10. Peekaboo - John Carey #157
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/
Does
the mentalism world need another business card peek? No
it does not! But that won't stop creative people working
on them. Peekaboo is very simple and deceptive. You will
require three double blank business cards, a marker and
a number 16 sized rubber band that you place around your
left wrist.
Bring
out the cards and a pen. Hand one to a participant and ask
them to think of the name of somebody special in their life.
Hand them the marker and look away as you ask them to print
that person's name in big letters on the card. Then request
that they turn the card writing side down and place it on
the table. "Using these other two cards let's place
a barrier between you and me and your thought."
Take
one of the cards and hold from above in the palm-down right
hand. Bring that hand down to the tabled card and set the
card it holds on top, sidejogged slightly to the left. This
will be hidden by the back of the right hand. Raise the
right hand upwards and apparently place the remaining card
you hold in the left hand underneath the two cards. Actually
though you secretly put it under the top sidejogged card
and square up. The card with their thought on is now secretly
on the bottom of the packet.
Bring
the packet up to your left fingertips held like a Charlier
cut grip. "Let's place a restraining device around
these cards." Look at your left wrist where the rubber
band is and with the right hand come over and pull the rubber
band off the wrist and straight over the cards, wrapping
it
around twice. As you pull the band off and that is the focal
point, tilt your left hand to the left slightly, allowing
a nice clear peek of the name written down on the bottom
card.
Ask
your helper to extend a palm up hand and place the package
onto it. Then have them cover it with their other hand.
"So you're thinking of someone special in your life.
I'm sensing this is someone you trust greatly. Someone who's
been there for you through both the good and bad times.
Keep saying the name of that person over and over just in
your mind for me. May I ask you a question please? Who is
Michael?" They will properly react at this moment.
Take back the cards from them and put them away casually
and don't say anything for a few moments. Allow your helper
their moment. Yes my friends. Silence can be golden...
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11. IBM Ring 2100 Is On The Air
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Message by Alan Fisher
AlanFisherMagic@gmail.com
It's
almost time for the next IBM Ring 2100 Virtual Gathering.
Our April event will be on Saturday, April 16th starting
at our new time of 2pm Eastern / 7pm in the UK. With my
partner-in-crime Ryan Pilling at Master Control, I will
again be your Digital Host. As always, these are
Open House gatherings meaning anyone in the magic community
can attend. No IBM membership is required, but we hope you'll
eventually join (think of us as a gateway drug!). The theme
for this gathering is "Money Magic" but feel free
to perform any style or genre you'd like. Don't feel like
performing? Then show us something from your collection
or tell us a great magic related story. We want you to be
involved. Please help spread the word throughout the magic
community and we'll see you there!
Here's
the link to join the Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/91233228651?pwd=RjdxZ29lN0p3KzVPTjI2UUdpVUdVUT09
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12. Masters Of Illusion Returns For Eighth Anniversary
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Message by Steve Moyer (US)
Up
next on week two of season eight of Masters Of Illusion
on the CW Network
Hosted
by Dean Cain
Saturday,
April 16th with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back,
starting at 9/8C
9:00
- 9:30 p.m. "The William Tell Experiment"
Starring My Uyên, Chipper Lowell, Eric Jones,
Farrell Dillon and Trino, Kevin Li and Jonathan Goodwin
9:30 - 10:00 p.m.: "The Sound of Magic and the Intrusive
Rope"
Starring Chris Funk, Shoot Ogawa, Håkan Berg,
Chipper Lowell, Nick Dopuch and My Uyên
(Hollywood, CA - April 11, 2022) - Masters of Illusion,
produced by Associated Television International and hosted
by Dean Cain, will present Week Two of its Eighth Anniversary
on The CW Network with back-to-back episodes airing on Saturday,
April 16, 2022 9/8 Central. To view a Sizzle Reel of Season
Eight of Masters of Illusion on The CW, please visit:
https://warnerbros.box.com/s/iuldrvcj2p3fgle1floav9uiuwk9hhu1
Hosted
by Dean Cain, Masters of Illusion features amazing magic
performed by 43 cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists
and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing
interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all
in front of a studio audience.
This week's episodes will include:
Masters
of Illusion - "The William Tell Experiment" -
(9:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
Recipe
For Magic - Hosted by Dean Cain, Masters of Illusion features
amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape
artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing
interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all
in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this
episode include: My Uyên (Tamborine Fire), Chipper
Lowell with Dean Cain, Eric Jones (Completely Baffling),
Farrell Dillon & Trino (Saving Money), Kevin Li (Recipe
for Magic) and Jonathan Goodwin (Master Marksmanship (#802).
Original airdate 4/16/2022.
To view performance highlights of the April 16th original
episode airing from 9:00 - 9:30 p.m., please visit: (Highlight
Clip of Magician Chipper Lowell and Dean Cain) https://warnerbros.box.com/s/ecry8y3zfbyg4g82uyxmdub3lm7gyqb4
and (Compilation Clip of all the magicians in this episode)
https://vimeo.com/696675931/b2b4d6b04a
Masters
of Illusion
"The
Sound of Magic and the Intrusive Rope" - (9:30-10:00
p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
Bag
Of Mystery - Hosted by Dean Cain, Masters of Illusion features
amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape
artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing
interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all
in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this
episode include: Chris Funk (Guitar Cord), Shoot Ogawa (Double
Card Coin Matrix), Håkan Berg (Singing Rope Trick),
Chipper Lowell (Soda Can Penetration), Nick Dopuch (Traveling
Cards) and My Uyên (Shadowbox and Quick Change). (#711)
(Encore Presentation) (Original Airdate 8/7/20).
To view performance highlights of the April 16th Encore
episode airing from 9:30 - 10:00 p.m., please visit: (Highlight
of Chipper Lowell) https://vimeo.com/425998610/489f49176c
and (Compilation Clip of all magicians in this episode)
https://vimeo.com/425999495/bd7b029a7f
About
Dean Cain:
Dean
Cain is a multi-faceted, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and
actor. An All-American football player at Princeton University,
he transitioned to film when an injury ended his (NFL) Buffalo
Bills career.
He
starred as Clark Kent/Superman in "Lois and Clark:
The New Adventures of Superman" (4 seasons), produced
and hosted "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" (4 seasons)
and has made well over 100 films, including "Out of
Time," "The Broken Hearts Club," "God's
Not Dead," "Vendetta," and "Gosnell."
You may have seen him co-hosting The Today Show, or Fox
And Friends in-between his numerous film and television
projects. He is currently hosting Season 8 of Masters Of
Illusionò for The CW, and he is completing his feature-film
debut, Little Angels, which he wrote, produced, directed,
and stars, which is slated for release in mid-2022. He has
also co-hosted two seasons of "The Christmas Caroler
Challenge" for The CW.
A
strong believer in Human Rights, Dean Cain received the
prestigious Order Of Armenia for producing the anti-Genocide
documentary film, Architects Of Denial. Cain's latest documentary,
hate among us, recently won an Emmy Award. Hate Among Us
shines a light on the current rise of anti-Semitism throughout
the United States and Europe.
A
single father and a staunch supporter of our military and
first responders, Cain is honored to serve as a sworn Sheriff's
Deputy in Frederick County, Virginia and a Reserve Police
Officer in Pocatello, Idaho. Cain also serves on the Board
of Directors for the NRA. In Dean Cain's own words, "real
heroes don't wear capes, they wear uniforms and stethoscopes
and badges."
Award-winning
magicians appearing in Season Eight of Masters of Illusion
include:
Alex
Ramon (Reno, NV)
Bill Cook (Chicago, IL)
Chipper Lowell (Fullerton, CA)
Chris Funk, "The Wonderist" (Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada)
Dan Sperry, "The Anti-Conjurer" (Las Vegas, CA)
Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich (Las Vegas, NV)
Ed Alonzo, "The Misfit of Magic" (Toluca Lake,
CA)
Eric Buss (Burbank, CA)
Eric Eaton (Dallas, TX)
Eric Jones (Philadelphia, PA)
Farrell Dillon (Las Vegas, NV)
Glenn Strange (Spartanburg, SC)
Greg Gleason (Las Vegas, NV)
Hollie England (Las Vegas, NV)
Jeff Hobson (Palm Desert, CA)
Jeki Yoo (Las Vegas, NV)
Joel Meyers (Tampa, FL)
Johnny Ace Palmer (Huntington Beach, CA)
Jonathan Goodwin (Las Vegas, NV)
Joshua Jay (New York, NY)
Kevin Li (Pasadena, CA)
Kid Ace (New York, NY)
Krystyn Lambert (Santa Monica, CA)
Levent (Atlanta, GA)
Louie Foxx (Seattle, WA)
Magical Katrina (Hollywood, CA)
Matt Marcy (Los Angeles, CA)
Murray SawChuck (Las Vegas, NV)
My Uyên (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
Naathan Phan (Orange, CA)
Nick Dopuch (Los Angeles, CA)
Paige Thompson (Chicago, IL)
Rachel Wax (New York, NY)
Ran'D Shine (Philadelphia, PA)
Rob Lake (Oklahoma City, OK)
Shaun Jay (Raleigh-Durham, NC)
Shoot Ogawa (Tokyo, Japan)
Stuart MacDonald (Kalamazoo, MI)
Tetro (West Hollywood, CA)
The Clairvoyants (Thommy Ten and Amélie Van Tass)
(Las Vegas, CA)
Trigg Watson (Los Angeles, CA)
Trino (Grand Rapids, MI)
Masters of Illusion is produced by Associated Television
International (ATI) with returning Executive Producers David
McKenzie, Gay Blackstone, David Martin, and Al Schwartz.
ATI is an Emmy Award-winning company that has been the world's
largest producer of magic for both stage and screen for
over three decades. ATI's television series, specials and
feature films have aired on all U.S. broadcast networks,
major cable channels and with television partners all over
the world. Current series in production include: "World
Funniest Animals," "The Hollywood Christmas Parade,"
"Masters of Illusion," and the Emmy Award-nominated
"Laura McKenzie's Traveler." ATI has also been
Emmy Award-nominated for its various television specials
and series. For more information, please visit www.associatedtelevision.com
For
more information on Masters of Illusion, please visit:
Website: http://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwmastersofillusion and
https://www.facebook.com/MastersofIllusion
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cw_illusion and https://twitter.com/Mastersofillus
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