Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1711
Date: Sunday 16th April 2023
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. Broken Wand - Harry Lorayne
3. AMA Swap Meet - Saturday May 6th 2023
4. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #103
5. 750th Episode Of The Magic Word Podcast Next Week
6. Haversat & Ewing Galleries, LLC Auction #41
7. 2023 S.A.M. The Stars Of Tomorrow Show
8. Lance Burton's Film "Billy Topit"
9. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 26
10. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #36
11. CAAN You Believe It? - John Carey #194
12. E-zine Archives
13. Privacy Policy And Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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If you would like to write a regular column for Magic New Zealand or
have some magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. Broken Wand - Harry Lorayne
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Message post on Facebook by Nick Lewin

I was very sad to hear about the passing of Harry Lorayne. His books and videos have been a huge part of my life since Close Up Card Magic came out. I discovered him back in England at Ken Brooke's Magic Place when Fred Kaps was frying people with The Moving Pencil. Harry's legacy is astonishing.

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Magicpenda

https://geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php?title=Harry_Lorayne

Biography

He is well known for his memory demonstrations and has appeared on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson."

Lorayne is also a notable figure in the card magic world and has published several books and videos.

In the May 1999 Magic Magazine issue, they included him in a list of the 100 most influential magicians of the 20th century.

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3. AMA Swap Meet - Saturday May 6th 2023
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Saturday May 6th 2023 at the Magic Castle

8:00 am - Free admission for AMA members.
9:00 am - $10 for member guests, vendor guests, S.A.M., I.B.M., and the Elders.
11:00 am to Noon - Boxed lunches for sale.
Free coffee in the morning.
1:00 pm - Swap Meet ends.

**Bring Cash!**

The Magic Castle® will once again be transformed into the greatest one-day mini-convention you've ever seen! You'll find new/used magic, books, illusions, antiques, collectibles, and scores of surprises throughout at this gathering. Vendor tables are set up from the Terrace Room in the Dining Room to the Inner Circle downstairs. It's a fun-filled day for everyone.

Whether you're a novice to magic or an expert, this is the place to be! We're looking for a big turnout. And this is one of the many perks your AMA Membership includes, and it is also an event you really can't pass up. You see friends you haven't seen in years, meet fellow AMA members, have firsthand contact with a number of local dealers, and possibly find that effect you have been searching for all on the same day.

A big thank you to AMA member Bill Wu, our new Swap Meet Coordinator, for planning, organizing, and delivering all the fun! Boxed Lunches will be available for sale onsite.

Valet Parking: $8/vehicle (AMA Members)
$10/vehicle (Non-Members)

Vendors can apply by emailing:
swapmeet@magiccastle.com

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4. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #103
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Message by Paul Stone (US)

These days, I don't often venture down to the Las Vegas Strip, I really only do so if there is a new show opening, or if I have friends visiting the entertainment capital of the world.

Last week however, that was the case as Russ Brown, one of the organisers of the Annual Blackpool Magicians Club Convention, was in town to celebrate a special Wedding Anniversary with his wife Debbie, and their 11 year old daughter, Florence, who is like 11 going on 21!

I ended up seeing four shows in three days, something I haven't done since I first came to Las Vegas in 1981, as the European Adviser to the Desert Magic Seminar.

First up was the Mad Apple Show at New York, New York Hotel and Casino. I'd heard a great deal about this show, and I was not disappointed. As a huge fan of Variety, this was right up my street.

The speciality acts were all outstanding, and equally impressive for me, were the musicians, who moved in and out of the fabulous looking set and integrated with all the performers seamlessly. And every one of them was superb.

The show is advertised for adults only, and is aimed at the same audience I suspect as another past Cirque du Soleil Show, Zumanity.

But where this show differs from other X rated shows like Absinthe, which plays to packed houses in the Spiegel tent in front of Caesar's Palace, is that the only reason that the show is for adults only is because of the host, who is comedian / magician Harrison Greenbaum.

Now, I don't want to take anything away from Harrison, he is a brilliant performer, and a wonderful host. But in this show, it is his material alone that is X rated. He is hilarious, but very definitely, and deliberately X rated.

Now don't get me wrong, I loved every minute of his performance, which was a key part of the show, linking it all together, but the acts, the musicians and the whole staging and choreography of the show was so good, that I'm not sure that his material needed to be X rated. Just my opinion of course, but I'm old school!!

Harrison is a tremendous talent, both as a comedian, and a magician, … yes he did do a couple of tricks too, cleverly involving the audience.

The following night, the Brown family and I went to see another Cirque show, Mystere, which I've seen on many occasions. Mystere was the first Cirque du Soleil Show to play Las Vegas, and the original show was in a tent at the Mirage Hotel & Casino in 1993.

It moved to its current home at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, and is still playing to packed audiences after 30 years! We went to the second house, the 9.30pm late show. This was all courtesy of a good friend of mine, Gabrielle Lyster, who is the Wardrobe Mistress for the show.

Gabrielle hails from New Zealand, and still has the tell-tale accent to prove it! She has been in Las Vegas for over 25 years, firstly as Wardrobe Mistress for Master Magician Lance Burton, at the Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino for 14 years, then with Criss Angel's Show for 7 years, and now at Mystere.

Not only did she arrange tickets for us, but she went the extra mile … actually several miles, to give us a fantastic and comprehensive backstage tour after the show. It was amazing! Gabrielle, you're the best!

The next day, after a quick run up to take the Browns to see Red Rock Canyon, we went to Mac King's afternoon show at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino. It was Spring Break and Easter week, and I'm pleased to say that the showroom was packed.

Mac is Mac! His show is so honed to perfection. Every move, every line, has been carefully crafted to gain maximum audience response, and his timing is immaculate.

Mac is booked to headline the Blackpool Convention next February, and whether you've never seen him perform live, or like me, you've seen him many times, it's always a brilliant show, so catch it if you can!

And last, but not least, after his show stopping performances at this year's Blackpool Convention, we went downtown to the Four Queen's Hotel & Casino, to see Mike Hammer's show.

Mike is one of the most successful magicians to play Las Vegas, and has been headlining his own one-man show at the Four Queens for 13 years. He is edgy, but for me, he is the master at working an audience.

He's first and foremost a comedy performer, but his show is also full of strong magic. He has recently introduced two new and original illusions, which are real foolers.

I strongly recommend you go to his show if you are in Las Vegas. And his show is the best value in town!

It was definitely a fast and furious few days, but it was great to spend time with Russ, Debbie and Florence, who are now winding up their holiday in the magic world of Disneyland!

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5. 750th Episode Of The Magic Word Podcast Next Week
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

As we prepare to land our 750th episode of The Magic Word Podcast next week, this week we feature two of the five stars of the touring show, Champions of Magic. Hollie England and Alex McAleer chat with us about their tour and their association with Champions. There have been a few changes in the "line-up" over the past decade when they first started in the U.K. and the two guests share their experiences since joining the troupe as well as some "on the road" stories about their nationwide tour. Listen in this week as Alex tells about how he has prepared for this tour plus how Hollie narrowly escaped serious injury or even death during a crossbow incident.

You can listen wherever you get your podcasts. But for more information, view videos, see photos, listen online and sign up for the contest, please visit: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/749-champions-of-magic

As a reminder, this is the final week for the contest where you can enter for a chance to win a copy of "Nick Trost's Subtle Card Creations - Number 9" compliments of Charlie Randall and H&R Magic Books. Six winners will be announced in next week's podcast. All the details are on the website. Also, if you could please take the time, then please give us a five star rating plus a nice comment in the iTunes store or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you.

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6. Haversat & Ewing Galleries, LLC Auction #41
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Message by David Haversat (US)

Purveyors of Conjuring Collectibles

- May 19-20, 2023-

Preview in May

Haversat & Ewing Galleries Spring Auction #41 will feature - Apparatus, Books, Ephemera, Posters and Tokens

For more information please contact David Haversat <haversat@gmail.com>

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7. 2023 S.A.M. The Stars Of Tomorrow Show
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Message posted on Facebook by Rod Chow

I will be heading to New York City this upcoming weekend for the 114th annual Salute to Magic. If you are in the NYC area, you will want to get your tickets now at http://salutetomagic.com/ and join me in experiencing the outstanding world class magic talent that will be live on stage this Saturday evening.

This show has achieved many milestones, having been presented consistently each year for 114 years by S.A.M. Parent Assembly 1. This year's lineup by Salute to Magic Executive Producer Robert Braun is truly not to be missed live!

I will also be visiting the PA1 Assembly meeting the evening before when Salute headliner S.A.M. and FISM award winner Arthur Trace will be interviewed by PA1 Past President Herb Scher.

I am looking forward to meeting many of you who will be attending the PA1 meeting and/or this well anticipated annual live stage show in NYC.

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8. Lance Burton's Film "Billy Topit"
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Message by Peter Glass

Where can I purchase a copy of Lance Burton's film "Billy Topit"?

Peter Glass peterglass@gmx.at

Thank you in advance if you are able to help me.

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9. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 26
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Message by Wittus Witt (Germany)

This weekend (April 14-16) the German-speaking meeting of magic historians will take place for the 30th time. When I first organized the collecting meeting in Germany in 1980, there were about a dozen magic historians who gathered in the magic studio of the magic dealer Werry near Aachen. Surprisingly, after more than 40 years, the number of active collectors has not developed much.

About 30 colleagues have registered for this year's meeting. This year's meeting is organized by Thomas Gundlach, who also leads the Magic Circle in Hamburg. For the welcome evening a meeting in my museum Bellachini was originally planned, but unfortunately I had to cancel this program item for personal reasons.

The official program includes several speakers with very interesting topics:

Dr. Andreas Michel-Andino: Alexander Adrion as an intellectual representative of the art of magic.

Prof. Dr. Peter Rawert: Posting slips for all kinds of magic spectacles Fritz Weil: Peter Weyganda and his mysterious box Jan Isenbarth: Marvelli as photographer and hotelier in Spain Hans Christian Solkau: Myth Charlier - Fact or Fake?

Reinhard Müller: Motzkart

Stefan Alexander Rautenberg: Conversation with the King of Magic "Zauberkönig Berlin"
Birgit Bartl-Engelhardt: Fragile magic in the Third Reich Thomas Gundlach: Magic Switchboards Hans Bäumer: Maru - the first professional mentalist of East Germany Claus Wegener-Dixon: Eddy Taytelbaum Jörg Willich: Graphic design for magicians Fl!p Hallema: Larette.

Wittus Witt
www.hamburger-zaubermuseum.com

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10. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #36
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Message by Kent Cummins, Director (US)

Terrifying Tigers!

Tigers have been a part of my magic shows for six decades…but never a live tiger. I left that for Siegfried and Roy, who did it incredibly well!

But I do have a trick in my magic show in which I tear a tiger apart piece by piece, make the pieces disappear, and then restore the tiger. I call it, "The Tale of the Terrifying Tiger!"
I tell the audience that I am about to perform a magic trick with a terrifying tiger, and anyone who might be afraid is welcome to close their eyes…or even to leave the room if they need to. I then take off a camouflage cloth from a frame on the table, displaying a cute (and not at all terrifying) tiger jigsaw puzzle.

It's a fuzzy tiger jigsaw puzzle that I found at the dime store and, with the help of my brother Carter, turned into a magic trick.

I continue to pretend that the tiger is dangerous, as I don a pith helmet and pick up a rifle. Then I take out the pieces of the puzzle, putting them into a net hanging from the rifle. I cover the now-empty frame, fire the rifle, and the net falls to reveal that the pieces are gone…except for one piece.

When I pull the cloth back off the frame, the tiger is seen to be restored…except for his tail. Yes, I pick up the piece from the floor and it is the missing tail. The TAIL of the Terrifying Tiger!
Next week, I will tell you about the time my daughter was crapped on by a tiger during a magic show.

The Fantastic Magic Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing the art of magic. But I can't do it without your help. My Patreon account is the same place as my free weekly podcast:
www.FantasticMagicCenter.com

kent@magichotline.com

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11. CAAN You Believe It? - John Carey #194
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

In recent times there has been a resurgence in the card plot any card at any number, popularized of course by the work of David Berglas. Many are seeking a 'holy grail' method but few come even close in my opinion. The following falls into the category of a predicted card at any number and has as the core method an old number force of number nine that my great friend Chris Wood kindly shared with me.

If you ask a spectator to think of a two digit number between ten and twenty, then take away the sum of the digits, the total will always be nine. For example, thirteen: 13 - 4 = 9. This got me thinking and I realized a larger range of numbers could be thought of that would all total a multiple of nine using this concept. A number between 10 and 50 would automatically be either 9,18,27,36 or 45 using the force concept. Very interesting!

So for our prediction effect you will require five duplicate cards that are not conspicuous. The 4 of Clubs is perfect. Position each duplicate at positions 9,18,27,36 and 45 from the top of the deck down. You also require a business card with a prediction of that card written down on it. Or use a stranger card.

Bring out the deck and envelope and set the envelope aside without fanfare. Remove the cards and casually display the faces then execute any deceptive false shuffle. Hand the deck to a helper and walk and talk them through the Jay Ose false cut from Lorayne's Close up card magic - see notes.

"Mick, numbers play such an important role in everyone's lives. Door numbers, PIN numbers and social security numbers to name just a few examples. The lottery is yet another example of something with numbers many have a fascination with. Do you have a good imagination? Excellent! Imagine a glass bowl on the table filled with little white balls with numbers from ten to fifty on them. Further imagine you reaching into that bowl and swirling the balls around with your hand. Then finally I want you to imagine taking out any numbered ball. Imagine it in your hand, right there, right now. What number do you see in your mind, Mick? Thirty two is a good number. I was thirty two - once!

Now I want you to add the two digits of that number together to form what numerology experts call a life number. Now subtract that number from your original thought of number to form a completely random number nobody could have envisaged." Of course in the above example the number twenty seven is forced. You just have to make the little process necessary interesting and succinct before moving on. Ask your helper to deal and count the cards out loud into a neat face-up pile.

When they get to twenty six stop them and ask them to deal the next card face-down away from the tabled packet. Take the remainder of the deck from them and casually deal a few more faceup cards, showing random indifferent values. Then focus attention on the envelope, stating that inside is a message. Ask them to open it and read out the message, calling out the 4 of Clubs. Request they turn over the card that was at their number to successfully conclude the mystery.

Notes:

It goes without saying that if they originally think of one of your force numbers then no further math is necessary!

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12. E-zine Archives
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