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Issue Number: #1679
Date: Sunday 7 August 2022
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
www.watson.co.nz
E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. FISM Competition Winners
3. The Magic Word Podcast - FISM Report #4
4. The Magic Word Podcast - FISM Report #5
5. The Magic Word Podcast - FISM Report #6
6. The Magic Word Podcast - Abbott's Get Together
7. August Issue Vanish Magic Magazine #97
8. Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center - #4
9. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #71
10. Elliot Aces - John Carey #167
11. John Carey's Monthly Masterclass Sessions
12. News From The Academy Of Illusions
13. E-zine Archives
14. Privacy Policy And Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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2. FISM Competition Winners
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Stage Illusion
1. Yunke - Spain
2. Doble Mandoble - Belgium

Card magic
1. Markobi - France
2. Pere Rafart - Spain
3. Erik Tait - U.S.

Micro magic
1 Luis Olmedo- Spain - tie with Simon Coronel- U.A. Micro magic
2 Jacob Schenstrom - Sweden
3. Mr. Triton - France

Parlour magic
1. Shoot Ogawa - U.S.
2.Javi Rufo - Spain and Vincent - Australia
3. Jonio - Japan

Mental magic
1. Anca & Lucca - Austria
2. Rob & Emiel - Netherlands
3. Magic Larry - Argentina and Andrea Rizzolini - Italy

Manipulation
1. Junwoo Park - Japan - tie with And Artem Shchukin - Russia
2. Eden - Korea
3. Francesco Della Bona- Italy

Comedy magic
1. Mortenn Christiansen - Denmark
2. Ramo & Alegria - Spain
3. Marie Helene - France

General magic
1. Laurent Piron - Belgium
2. Ding Yang - China
3. Zhu MingHu - China

Close up most original act
Gleb - Lithuania

Close up Invention award
Martin Eisele - Germany and Daniel Mormona - Argentina

Stage magic - most original act
Ding Yang - China

Stage magic - invention
Ramo & Alegria - Spain and HJ - Taiwan and Zhu Mingzhu - China
Special Awards Presented by Max Maven

Creativity & artistic vision - Special Awards - Topas

History, Research & Scholarship Richard Kaufman

Theory & Philosophy - Dani DaOrtiz

Close-up Grand Prix - Simon Coronel - U.S.

Stage magic Grand Prix - Laurent Piron - Belgium

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3. The Magic Word Podcast - FISM Report #4
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

FISM Quebec 2022 - Day Four Report

Thursday July 28th 2022
8:15-11:00 - Stage Contest
12:30 - 14:30: Close-up Contest
8:30 - 9:30: Lisa Menna
10:30 - 11:30.: Marc De Souza
8:00 - 9:00: Michael Ammar
10:00 - 11:00: Jared Kopf
12:00 - 13:00: Miguel Muñoz
14:30 - 15:30: Brian South
16:30 - 17:30: Shawn Farquhar
19:00 - 20:15: Spectacle - One Man Show: Dani DaOrtiz - Group B
19:00 - 21:00: Banquet Group A
21:30 - 23:00: Mysterious Gala
23:30 - 0:30: Max Maven presents Connie Boyd on "Women in Magic"
23:00 - 0:00: Larry Hass
23:30 - 0:30: Stéphane Bourgoin
22:00 - 1:00: Workshop / Sos & Victoria

https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/699-fism-quebec-day-four

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4. The Magic Word Podcast - FISM Report #5
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

701: FISM Quebec 2022 - Day Three Report

Friday July 29th 2022
8:15-11:00 - Stage Contest
12:30 - 14:30: Close-up Contest
8:30 - 9:30: Bernardo Sedlacek
8:00 - 9:00: Brian South
8:00 - 9:00: Paul Gertner
10:00 - 11:00: Stéphane Bourgoin
10:00 - 11:00: Lisa Menna
10:30 - 11:30: Shawn Farquhar
12:00 - 13:00: Ekaterina Dobrokhotov
12:00 - 13:00: Jeki Yoo
14:30 - 15:30: Marc De Souza
16:30 - 17:30: Lee Asher
17:30 - 18:30: Michael Weber Experience
17:45 - 18:45: Alain Choquette
19:00 - 20:15: Spectacle - One Man Show: Dani DaOrtiz - Group A
Banquet Group B: 19:00 - 21:00
21:30 - 23:00: Close-up Gala
23:30 - 0:30: Chip Romero - Lecture about Doug Henning
23:30 - 0:30: Eric Jones

https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/701-fism-quebec-day-five

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5. The Magic Word Podcast - FISM Report #6
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

702 FISM Quebec 2022 - Day Six Report

Saturday July 30th 2022
8:15-11:00 - Stage Contest
8:00 - 9:00: Ekaterina Dobrokhotov
9:00 - 10:00: Michael Ammar
10:00 - 11:00: Eric Jones
11:30 - 12:30: Max Maven presents Erika Larsen: The Story of the Magic Castle
12:00 - 13:00: Miguel Munoz
13:00 - 15:00: Raphaël Navarro and Valentine Losseau
14:00 - 15:00: Julie Eng
16:00 - 18:00: The Winners Gala
18:30 - 19:30: Alexandra Duvivier
19:30 - 20:30: Special Lecture - Luis Piedrahita
21:00 - 23:00: Awards Gala

https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/702-fism-quebec-day-six

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6. 703: The Magic Word Podcast - Abbott's Get Together
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Wednesday, August 3rd 2022

Day One Report

https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/703-abbotts-get-together-day-one

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7. August Issue Vanish Magic Magazine #97
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine

94 pages
Available in print and digital

FISM News and review. The latest on FISM from Connie Boyd's experience.
We have photos of winners and more.

Cover Story - Canadian comedy magician legend David Merry. When it comes to Funny Bones David has it all. He shares great advice and tips from being one of the busiest people in the business.

Breaking News!! We get the exclusive from Vanishing Inc. and Felicity Fields on a series of new grants for younger magicians.

Born To Make Magic - Nick Lewin looks at the works of Rolando Medina - a true craftsman who has produced some of the finest magic on the market. If you are looking for a prototype then be sure to check Nick's article out.

Building Your Own Unique Magic Props - Cuck Caputo is well known as the authority on Anverdi props, but he is also an expert on making magic. In this article he shares tips and his story on creating your own magic at home.

Time Smith - Product Highlight - one of the best Watch Routines on the market today!!! We do a deep dive and find out more about this amazing App.

Glyphs - Product Highlight - the MOST talked about App right now on social media. It is blowing people away. What was once only possible on TV is now possible in your back pocket. The smallest and most reliable printer & App on the market. Predict lottery tickets, receipts etc. This takes the concept of a prediction to a new level AND it's priced just right!!

Magic Tricks - Learn close-up to stand-up magic
Clean Sweep by Paul Romhany, Spot the Pole by Wayne Rogers, Electric Hat Coil by Louie Foxx, EZ Malini by Patrick Kuffs, Quick Sand by Matthew Grant, The Renfrew Ruse by Dave Attwood

Magic Reviews - we look at The Walkabout Mentalist by Webster, Bespoke Colored Leather Dice Cup by Grum, Sand Deck by Martin Brasses, No Apps by Robby Constantine, The Finger Vanish by Sultan Orally, Impossible Link by Patricio Terran, Airy by Ilya Melyukhin, Karrell Fox - the Legend, Breakers by Ade Rahmat.

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8. Tales from the Fantastic Magic Center - #4
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Chop and Charlene
by Kent Cummins, Director

"You may be excited now, but you won't have any of these tricks a year from now," said my DSad. I had just opened my latest gift, the "Professional Outfit" Mysto Magic Set.

I protested, of course, although I knew that Dad was probably right. I had received three different Mysto Magic sets over the past three years, and I had very little in the way of props to show for it. I don't know what happened to those props, but somehow, they had mostly disappeared.

So, Dad suggested a challenge. He would give me $1.00 for each trick that I could still perform after one year. I quickly agreed! We took an inventory of the tricks available for the challenge.
I really tried to keep track of my magic stuff that year! When it came time for me to demonstrate my success (or failure), I was able to account for more than 20 tricks! I was going to be rich! ($20 in 1954 would be worth more than $200 today…and I was just 11 years old at the time of the bet.)

But then Dad offered me a different plan. He would give me the $20+ in cash, OR he would take me to the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans to see Chop and Charlene perform live with the Ted Lewis Revue. I don't remember how difficult the decision might have been, but I do remember the result. We saw Chop and Charlene, and I got Chop Chop's autograph on a scrap of paper that I still have.

Later, I realized that Dad had been looking for an excuse to see Ted Lewis, but it worked out for both of us.

The Fantastic Magic Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing the art of magic. Check out my free weekly podcast at:
www.FantasticMagicCenter.com

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9. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #71
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Message by Paul Stone (US)

So, another FISM has come and gone, and from all accounts the standard of magic was excellent. And the next one in 2025 is scheduled for Turin in Italy.

Italy has always been one of my favourite counties in the world and I've been fortunate to visit it on many occasions. And I'm sure that as Turin is the home city of my old friend Walter Rolfo, who I believe was very much involved with the Turin bid to host FISM, it promises to be a very successful and enjoyable convention.

Walter has been the mastermind behind the Masters of Magic conventions for several years and always produces a very professional and high quality convention. It helps that his background is in the world of television.

This time of year is definitely the convention season, with FISM rapidly followed by the IBM Convention in Atlanta and of course Abbotts Convention taking place this week.

Although I wasn't able to attend any of these conventions, I still found myself watching a lot of magic last week. You might remember that in my article a few weeks ago, I mentioned that I had been invited by Diana Zimmerman to go to the Magic Castle in Hollywood for the 'Future Stars of Magic' week.

What I hadn't realized was that on the night we went, it was a special Magic Castle Juniors 'Alumni' Night, and so there were around 40 past members, ranging in age from 20 years old to over 50! They weren't there to perform but just to have Dinner and watch the shows, and renew old acquaintances.

It actually turned out to be something of a Diana Zimmerman appreciation night, as everyone without exception sang her praises for starting the Junior program, with the help of Cary Grant, and spoke of the important role it had played in their lives, not only for those who took up magic full time, but also for several others who used it as a platform to carve out successful careers in many different professions.

We saw a few different shows, in the Close-up Gallery, the Parlour, and the Palace of Mystery, and the standard of magic, and confidence displayed by these young performers was first class across the board.

Although they were all excellent, I was particularly impressed by Mathew O'Neill in the Close-up Gallery. I think he has a very bright future. His magic was strong and his delivery and interaction with the audience was outstanding.

As much as I enjoyed these 'Future Stars', I was delighted that one of my very favourite, and slightly more senior magicians, also appeared in the Palace Show. His name, Christopher Hart.

I've booked Chris on a few shows that I've produced, and in my opinion, his act is totally original, extremely skillful and very entertaining, and his torn and restored music sheet is just exceptional.

The 'Future Stars' will hopefully have watched his act and learnt. They couldn't find a better role model, both as a professional performer, and as a genuinely nice man.

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10. The Gift - John Carey #166
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

Magicians and friends around the world. A wise man once wrote that today is a gift and they call it the present. Well, I have a present for you all today.

Grab a deck of cards and shuffle them. They do say that all good things come in threes, so push off three cards and drop them face-down on the table in front of you. Now repeat that again, dropping another three cards on top of the first packet. Then do that once more and drop three cards on top of the packet on the table. Discard the rest of the deck. Shuffle that packet please.

Now further mix the cards by dealing one to your left and another to your right. Repeat that over and over until you run out of cards. You're doing great. Please pick up the packet on your right and mix it and place it back on the table. Now pick up the packet on your left and mix that too. Take a little peek at the bottom card of that packet and lock the thought of that card into your mind. Drop that packet on top of the other packet and square up.

So you're thinking of a card. A card I couldn't possibly know right? Mix the cards one last time by dealing one to your left and one to your right. Continue doing that until you run out of cards. Now drop the packet on the right on top of the other packet.

I did say I had a present for you remember? I'd like you to deal one card at a time into a packet on the table and spell out loud the word PRESENT, one card for each letter. Now just make a wish and turn over the last card you dealt. You truly are amazing!

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11. John Carey's Monthly Masterclass Sessions
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

I'm delighted to announce the eighth in a series of monthly Masterclass Sessions, on Friday August 12th at 8pm UK time via the zoom video conferencing platform!

Each month a different card, coin or close up magic concept, technique and or plot will be discussed in exacting detail Carey style. This month's topic is called Sandwich Super Session!

We will take a deep dive into the classic sandwich effect with 12 very strong and practical effects performed and taught in great detail. It's going to be so much fun! In addition you will learn invaluable utility techniques and concepts applicable to all card magic. Truly something for everybody!

It's going to be such a fun event, where we can interact together and you can ask questions real time. The session will be recorded so don't worry if you can't make the live broadcast. It promises to be a great evening!

This is a pay what you can event. To subscribe simply PayPal your payment to: johncareymagic@gmail.com

You will then be sent a zoom link. The recording of the masterclass will be sent out within 24 hours of the event. As always, thank you so much for your valuable time and support!

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12. News From The Academy Of Illusions
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Message by Jay Scott Berry (Australia)

One year ago, we began the process of setting up this Virtual Academy. I began experimenting with Zoom Lectures, Shows and Mentoring a year before that, with the first wave of lockdowns. Naturally, there was the initial learning curve, which included Lights, Sound, Backdrops, Webcams and OBS. Then there was the presentation side, getting used to performing and teaching using the cameras. So, by the time we launched the Academy, I was relatively tech savvy.

That set a solid foundation, upon which we've been able to build. Although I enjoy Virtual Shows, I still think that the biggest advantage of the new Zoom Era is in Teaching. The ability to present Lectures and Masterclasses, to Groups halfway around the world, is simply extraordinary. Never before have we been able to pass on the Art in this way. And Private Sessions are proving to be even more successful.

In the last week, we've picked up four new students, ages ranging from 7 to 70 and from beginner to expert. The advantage of these private sessions is that I'm able to focus 100% of my attention on the student. Sometimes we have a specific agenda and other times are pure improvisation. The constant is building a solid foundation in Sleight-of-Hand skills. To that end, I am always encouraging them to switch hands and learn every move Right to Left AND Left to Right. I also train all my students with my own performance philosophy and psychology. This includes my A.C.E. Acronym: Attitude, Charisma and Enthusiasm. It is highly gratifying to set the goals and then watch my students work to achieve them. As I always say, "Excellence never happens by accident."

And speaking of excellence, coming up on Saturday is the Ring & Ribbon Zoom Storming Masterclass. I will distill 44 years of experience, from thousands of Shows and Lectures, into this two hour Intensive Session. In my opinion, Ring and Ribbon Magic is a fundamental and essential skill that should be in every magician's repertoire. It all starts at 12pm LA Time, 3pm NY and 8pm UK. With attendees from all around the globe, these Zoom Storming Sessions have become a popular way to learn world class magic, at a very affordable price. Plus, we record the Sessions and attendees all receive a copy as an HD Digital Download, at no extra cost. A few tickets are still available. Please head over to www.MagicLadder.net for all the details.

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