Magic New Zealand E-zine Issue Number: #1710

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Issue Number: #1720
Date: Sunday 18th June 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. The Story Of The Society Of American Magicians
3. This Week - www.magicweek.co.uk
4. Broken Wand - Steve Pradell
5. Academy of Magical Arts - Jon Armstrong
6. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #112
7. The Magic Word Podcast - A Magic Theater For Kids
8. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 35
9. CAMaraderie - Quebec - September 22-24, 2023
10. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #45
11. On The Up - John Carey #203
12. E-zine Archives
13. Privacy Policy And Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Michele and I were deeply shocked to receive the news of Steve Pradell's unexpected passing in Alaska this week. Steve, a talented magician and had a passion for music, he also played a crucial role as a lawyer in writing the Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice for the Magic New Zealand ezine.

Rest in peace Steve you will be sadly missed.

If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in HTML format go to: https://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2023-Jan-to-Dec-2023/1720-Jun18-2023.html

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. The Story Of The Society Of American Magicians
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On May 10th 1902, a group of magicians led by W. Golden Mortimer gathered at Martinka's Magic Shop to form The Society of American Magicians.

If you would like to learn more about the History of The Society of American Magicians, this is your chance. Pre-orders for "Magic in America: The Story of The Society of American Magicians" opens July 1st . We will also be offering pick up of the book at the 2023 S.A.M. Convention in New Orleans, if ordered before July 10th.

Premium Editions $149+shipping.
Standard Edition $85+shipping.

For more information and a preview of the book head to magicSAM.com/historybook

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3. This Week - www.magicweek.co.uk
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Message by Duncan Trillo (UK)

In www.magicweek.co.uk this week:
Cillian O'Connor BGT 2023
One Night Only An Evening with Wayne Dobson and Friends
Is Edinburgh the new magic capital of the world?!
Paul Zenon in Monkey Business
Britain's Mandy Muden just got four yeses on AGT!
Penn and Teller
IBM British Ring's 85th Annual Convention
Pete Firman TrickTok
Josh Burch on Talk Magi
Review: Quantum of Solace and more... www.magicweek.co.uk

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4. Broken Wand - Steve Pradell
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Message by Nancy Edtl

Hello dear friends of Steve.

Nancy here again.

Steve's Celebration of Life will be next Tuesday on June 20 at 6pm at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage, Alaska.

Please come join us and bring you favorite tune, joke, or magic trick!

As well as fond memories. We'll have food for you and fun times. Thank you all for the outpouring of love and memories, texts and calls! Steve is and will be terribly missed.

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5. Academy of Magical Arts - Jon Armstrong
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Message by Jon Armstrong (US)

Academy of Magical Arts, members on Sunday July 9th Jon Armstrong will present his brand new lecture. And every member that attends will get a free download of awesome parlour routines and ideas.

"How to Win" is a lecture on Stand Up Magic and how to be good at it. You will learn routines right from his award winning show, explore ways to make your magic not only better, but more you and gain strategies to make audiences remember you in the best possible way.

Lecture begins at 3:30 in the Palace of Mystery. Magician Members should make a walk in reservation on the Magic Castle website to hold their place at the event.

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6. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #112
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Message by Paul Stone (US)

A few months ago, I reported that the long-time home of Siegfried & Roy, the JUNGLE PALACE, here in Las Vegas, was put up for sale and sold within just four hours.

As I mentioned it was bought by Circus Impressario George Carden and his son Brett, owners of the Carden International Circus.

For many of us in Show Business, and especially those in the world of magic, we were all delighted and relieved that this iconic building was not only to be saved from developers, but lovingly brought back to its magnificent condition, and preserved as a true legacy to these two true magic legends.

And now, after several weeks of virtually non-stop renovation work, costing a cool $1,000,000, the Jungle Palace is once again back to its former glory.

The new owners have bought back at auction many original Siegfried & Roy artefacts to restore the original look and feel of this very unique building.

Wally Eastwood, well known in this city as the host of 'V' the Ultimate Variety Show at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, is a cousin of the Carden family, and has previously worked on several Circus related projects with George Carden, including at the Orleans Arena here in Las Vegas.

Wally is a brilliant juggler and comedy entertainer, and has performed well over 50,000 shows on the Las Vegas Strip in a successful career which has so far lasted more than 30 years in the entertainment capital of the world.

For the past few months, in addition to performing nightly in the 'V' Show, Wally has taken on the huge job of spearheading and co-ordinating the complete renovation of the Jungle Palace which, take my word for it, has been a daunting task!

But his, and the owners hard work and commitment have paid off handsomely, and the result is impressive.

As regular readers of my articles will know, I have been a Show & Event Producer for many years both in UK and in USA, and I'm pleased to say that I will be actively involved in promoting the Jungle Palace as a unique and historic Las Vegas venue.

And although future plans for the Jungle Palace are still being finalized, I am delighted to announce that the owners have agreed that we will specially open up the Jungle Palace exclusively for out of town magicians who will be visiting Las Vegas for 'Magic Live', and also for local magicians.

Due to the location, this is a very limited opportunity for four groups only of a maximum of 25 people, and places will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.

Each tour will last for 90 minutes and will cover the whole property and grounds of the Jungle Palace.

I was fortunate to know Siegfried & Roy well for over 40 years, and I will personally host each tour and share little known stories about their incredible careers, and insights into the way these 'Masters of the Impossible' lived their lives with many of their animal co-stars, at this amazing mansion.

And, for the first time ever at the Jungle Palace, you will have the opportunity to take photographs.

The tours will take place at 11am and 2.30pm on Saturday August 5th and Sunday August 6th.

Tickets are $125 and will be put on sale on July 1st. Full details on how to reserve your ticket will be published shortly in the magic press.

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7. The Magic Word Podcast - A Magic Theater For Kids
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star (US)

While attending the recent convention in St. Louis, Missouri, we took a side trip to visit Abra-Kid-Abra, a stand-alone venue for children's birthday parties and other juvenile celebrations. They have an indoor bounce house, many construction activities, a room for a magic show, a separate room for cake and ice cream and opening presents, too. Why travel to perform birthday parties when you can host the parties and have the children come to you?

This week we chat with the proprietors, Dan Davis and Jeff Lefton who pull back the curtain and explain their business model for all who might be interested in pursuing a similar venue in their own locale. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, but for more information, please visit
https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/765-abra-kid-abra

This week we also congratulate David Cupps, Gary Friedrich and Simon Carmel who were the winners of our recent contest for copies of "Take Five" by Michael Breggar. Even if your name wasn't drawn, Michael is offering a steep discount on his eBook to listeners of the Magic Word Podcast. Just visit this week's website for details on how you can get your copy.

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8. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 35
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Message by Wittus Witt (Germany)

Some time ago I asked here where there are museums that deal exclusively with the art of magic.

Today I ask: Who knows where the very first magic exhibition took place? My magical colleague Michelle Ainsworth from the USA gave a very well researched lecture on this at the meeting of the "New England Magic Collectors Association" some time ago. She also asked me for catalogues from my gallery at that time.
Finally, I asked Michelle if I could publish her talk in my other magazine "ABC der Taschenspieler-Kunst" (ABC of the Art of Legerdemain). This is, if you like, the German version of the American "Gibecière", edited by Bill Kalush. My periodical is also opublished twice a year in book form and is devoted to many different magic topics.

So the next issue - No. 12 - will deal with magic exhibitions. Michelle has now been able to research over 250 exhibitions and around 100 catalogues. A great work, which will be accompanied by many, many photos. I should note that these are not magic museums, but only temporary exhibitions.

I present an impression of the wealth of material in my Thursday YouTube film:

https://youtu.be/eLhqJv-DST0

In any case, there will be another exhibition at the end of the year. On 17 November, the great German magician Alexander Adrion would have turned 100. In his honour, my colleague Stefan Alexander Rautenberg and I will curate a special exhibition in my museum. There will also be a comprehensive catalogue book.

That's all for now.

Wittus
www.hamburger-zaubermuseum.com

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9. CAMaraderie - Quebec - September 22-24, 2023
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

The CAMaraderie will be held in Quebec from September 22-24, 2023 and with it comes the Canadian Magic Championship 2023. Additionally, we will be launching the 1st International Magic Competition of Quebec to welcome international competitors.

This will be the first international contest which will give away a FISM WCM registration to each of the winners 1st place in close up and stage. All magicians are invited to participate in the international contest in Québec City.

To participate in the Canadian Magic Championship 2023, you must be a Canadian citizen, an active member of CAM, and have purchased your magician and competitor package for the convention. You must submit a video of your magic act to the pre-selection committee by July 15, 2023. Please confirm that you have read and understood the regulations attached. More details and regulations can be found therein.

For further information, you can contact Ms. Joan Caesar at jcaesar@sentex.ca.
Selection of Competitors All contestants must be registered for the convention la CAMaraderie 2023 in order to be eligible to compete. It is highly recommended that you register as soon as possible. Once you are registered, you can then submit your video when it is ready and apply to be a contestant. You can register on the web site : www.festivaldemagie.ca
Contestants will be selected by a panel of qualified judges prior to the convention on the basis of video submissions. These submissions must be made via a link (YouTube and Vimeo only) along with the rest of the application here to JCaesar@sentex.ca

The submission must be made by August 4th, 2023 at 10:00pm EST in order to be considered.

No Exceptions. The video links submitted must remain active through October 31st, 2023. They can be unlisted and will not be made public. They cannot be private or password protected. An unlisted YouTube video is preferred. The act that is submitted must be the same as the one you will compete with in September 2023. Your video submission act will be viewed only by a selection of judges to review and everyone will be told the results by August 18th, 2023.
2023 Canadian Champion for Stage and Close up The Canadian magician with the highest score (i.e. 70 points or over) in each of stage and close-up will be named the Canadian Champions 2023 of Stage and Close-Up. If the minimum score is not attained there will not be a champion in that category.

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10. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #45
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Message by Kent Cummins, Director (US)

Magic That Hurts!

Last week, I talked about magic that doesn't work. This week, continuing the theme, I want to share some stories about magic that hurts!

I know, as magicians, it hurts us to see Bad Magic! But I am talking about actually, physically, hurting someone. For example, the first and last time I ever performed the Razor Blade Trick was for a show at my middle school, Baton Rouge Junior High School, for the March of Dimes. I was slicing a piece of paper to prove that the blades were sharp, and I accidentally sliced my finger!

I took out my pocket handkerchief, wrapped up the bleeding finger, and continued with the show. Later, when I was packing up, a friend came backstage to tell me he enjoyed my show…but that "pretending to cut your finger" was ridiculous.

I unwrapped my blood-stained handkerchief, and showed him my cut finger.

I had heard that David Copperfield once cut his finger while performing a cut and restored rope trick. I thought that was ridiculous, until the day that I cut my own finger while doing The Rope Trick. I took out my pocket handkerchief, wrapped up the cut finger, and finished the show. Nobody came up afterwards to see if it was real.

I have performed the French Guillotine hundreds of times, and nobody has ever been even the least bit hurt. I have sawed hundreds of people in half with a power saw, without any injury.

But my worst "trick that hurt somebody" was with Abbott's Disecto, which I used in my Sandwich Magic training as "The Kitchen Magician." I'll tell you that story next week.

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. On The Up - John Carey #203
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

The following script for the ambitious card was totally inspired by my amazingly talented friend, Andrew Gerard's ambitious card effect I saw on his conscious magic volume 2 DVD. I loved his premise but wanted a script that fitted my personality. I urge you to try this out on a lady just once and I promise you will not be disappointed with the reaction!

"Today Sarah I want to attempt something that is all about you. Firstly just think of any card and take it from the deck. Now we need something personal to work with and it doesn't get more personal than your name. Please write your name across that four of Hearts. The way you write your name tells me you are quite a confident person. Please return your card to the middle. I'm not going to shuffle or cut the cards or indeed do anything except place the deck in the palm of your hand. Please trap the deck into a temporary state of darkness by covering it with your other hand.

Now I would like for the next few moments for you to close your eyes and take a deep breath in and then out. Everyone has their ups and downs in life and I guess we all deal with them differently. Can you think back to a particular period where everything seemed to be a low?

Either emotionally or professionally and it seemed to get you down? But then you turned the corner and things starting looking up. The negatives turned to positives and things improved. Just like at this moment in time with you looking at me and me looking at you and you holding a thought trapped between your palms. The only thing I will say is that things are looking good and I would advise you to follow your dreams. In fact, the only way is up!"

Method:

From a method point one has so many options. I simply have the signed face-up card returned to the face-up deck and use a Hofzinser cull to covertly control it to the top. For me, it's the perfect tool for this job.

Whatever you use, treat the effect and presentation with respect and it will pay you back in Spades. Yes there's only one phase, but sometimes less really can mean more...

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E-zine Archives
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