Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1727
Date: Sunday 6th August 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 - Dan Garrett
3. Broken Wand - Alfred Hayes
4. The Magic Word Podcast - Abbott's Get Together Daily Reports
5. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #119
6. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 42
7. PCAM Convention 2023
8. Daytona Beach Festival Of Magic
9. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #52
10. When Two Hearts... - John Carey #207
11. Potter & Potter Auctions
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 - Dan Garrett
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Facebook message from The Society of American Magicians

Pandora's Box is closed. We have gotten news that P.N.P. Dan Garrett (1994-95) has passed away.

Born in Georgia, Dan took up magic as a hobby at the age of 10 and never looked back. While magic was his profession, he kept his love of space and sci-fi throughout his life.

Dan wrote several books on magic, toured the world as a lecturer, was one of the magical Burger Kings produced several magic videos and was a board member of F.F.F.F.

He was a friend and mentor to so many of us in the S.A.M. and the world of magic in general.

He will be missed.

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3. Broken Wand - Alfred Hayes
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Message by Zappo Bates (NZ)

It is with sadness I let you know that Alfred Hayes passed away yesterday he had been suffering ill health for a while now.

Alfred was a wonderful man and for those who have had the privilege to have known him over the years will remember his kindness, wit and stories and his compering of many shows and magic conventions in New Zealand he and Patrick attended.

Patrick Yap his husband has been by his side for many years and our hearts go out to him.

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4. The Magic Word Podcast - Abbott's Get Together Daily Reports
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Abbott's Get Together Daily Reports on The Magic Word Podcast

We are "in the cradle" between attending two conventions as we have arrived in Colon, Michigan, for the 85th annual Abbott's Get Together. Over the next few days, we will continue to post daily updates featuring conversations with the organizers, talent, registrants, dealers, and more. This is one of the most unique and "familial" conventions I have ever attended. Listen and find out why.

You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, but to see some photos, read the blog, listen online, and more, please start with the first day report by visiting: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/775-abbotts-2023-day-one then coming back each day for further updates.

This week we also welcome our newest Friend of the Magic Word, First National Vice-President the Society of American Magicians, John Midgley. Thank you, John, and welcome to the group. Your monthly pledge helps defray our many costs associated with producing this podcast including our ability to attend and provide listeners with daily convention reports. If you would like to know more about how you can provide us with your financial support, then please visit: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/fotmw
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5. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #119
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Message by Paul Stone (US)

It's that time of year again! Yes, the 'Magic Live' bandwagon once again rolls into town this week, with 1600 magicians from around the world descending on the Entertainment Capital of the World.

Without doubt Stan Allen has built a loyal fan base for what is now an annual convention. I can think of nowhere else that magicians would pay nearly $500 to attend a magic convention, especially one where the line-up of talent is not disclosed before the event!

But such is the reputation and quality of the event that it sells out year after year. And of course, the lure of Las Vegas undoubtedly plays a part too!

For me, the highlight of any magic convention, and particularly Magic Live, is meeting up with old friends, many of whom I only get to see once a year.

As I mentioned last week, I was in Los Angeles to attend the excellent 'Celebration of Life' for Magic Castle legend, Milt Larsen.

It also happened to be 'Future Stars Week' at the Magic Castle, and together with my good friend Diana Zimmerman who, with the help of Cary Grant, started the Junior program at the Castle over 40 years ago, we went along to support these young performers.

What a truly amazing opportunity it is for these aspiring magicians to have the chance to work in such a unique, professional setting. Without doubt, the best way to learn their trade is to get out and perform, and these youngsters do a brilliant job.

Granted, the audiences are kind, and have come to have a fun night out, but there is still a standard that needs to be maintained, and all the performers really step up to the plate.

As talented as they all were, in my opinion there was one young man that stood out. His name is Mathew O'Neill, and he worked in the Close-up room at the Castle.

This wasn't the first time that I'd seen Mathew perform, and I was excited to see how he had developed. His magic is strong and original, but it is his personality and the effortless manner in which he connects with his audience that really impressed me. I predict a huge future for Mathew. Remember, you saw it here first!

A little bit of sad news to finish. This week we lost a close friend, Mel Warkmeister. Probably a name known to only a few magicians. In his performing days, Mel was one of the world's top trapeze artists, and an expert 'catcher'.

Mel and his wife Marianne were very close friends of Siegfried & Roy. Mel flew his own plane, and after he retired from the entertainment business, he would regularly fly around the country to collect various dogs that Roy had bought.

Most of all, Mel was always terrific company and had a wonderful sense of humour, and loved to tell jokes. He will be greatly missed by his many friends here in Las Vegas.

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6. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 42
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Message by Wittus Witt (Germany)

One of the next interesting events in Europe will be the 9th European Magic History Conference, which this time will take place in Belgium, in the beautiful city of Ghent, from 24 to 27 August.

A total of 17 lectures are on the programme, as well as several individual events.

Among others, Paul Kieve will lecture on Servais Le Roy, Kobe van Herwegen will speak on Jen Lambert Pickman, Francois Bost on Robert-Houdin, Charles Green on Ionia and Fergus Roy on Murray.

The 1st European Magic History Conference was launched in Paris in 2005 by Jacques Voignier. However, it should not be overlooked that the first magic collectors' meeting in Europe had already been organised by Eddie Dawes in 1976. Even if he did not call the meetings "European", these collectors' meetings were and still are international.

The organiser of this year's meeting is Kobe vn Herwegen, who has already made a name for himself by publishing magic books about Belgian magic history and about Suzy Wandas.

If you are interested you may still register at: info@emhc2023.com. Space is limited to 120 people.

That's all for today.

Best regards from the most beautiful city in Germany, Hamburg.

Wittus Witt

www.hamburger-zaubermuseum.com

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7. PCAM Convention 2023
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Pacific Coast Association Of Magicians
90th Anniversary
November 9th - 12th 2023
Carlsbad, California

The Pacific Coast Association of Magicians (PCAM) is an organization for professional, semi-professional and amateur magicians, that incorporates chapters around the entire Pacific Rim, including Japan, Hawaii, California, and Western Canada.

Founded in 1933, they host a well-known annual magic convention, which is limited to a few hundred registrants and gives out awards in several different competition categories including the Pro-Challenge. We are the longest running, continuous magic convention in the world and our PCAM family refers to it as the "biggest little magic convention in the world".

Our 90th edition of the PCAM Convention will be held in Carlsbad, California in 2023.

https://pcammagic.com/

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8. Daytona Beach Festival Of Magic
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Message by Harry Allen
Daytona Magic
386-252-6767
https://daytonamagic.com/convention/

November 3,4,5 2023

International Talent

Boris Wild
Billy Debu
Pablo Canovas
Stoil & Ekatarina
Greg Frewin
Stuart Macdonald
Greg Wilson
John Ferrentino
Harry Allen
Sam Sandler
Eric Olson
Scott Humston

2 Stage Shows In A Broadway Theater
Lectures
Contests-Stage-Close-Dealers Room
Auction
Close Up Show

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9. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #52
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Message by Kent Cummins, Director (US)

The Magic of Numbers

This is my column number 52 for the Magic New Zealand E-zine. Fifty-Two is the number of cards in a deck (not counting the jokers and advertising cards). Ricky Jay did magic with his "52 Assistants." It is the number of weeks in a year. It is the age Houdini was when he dies on October 31, 1926.

Last year I did 52 shows (Well, my calendar actually says 53, but we get at least one joker, right?)

Numbers have their own special magic!

The first magic trick I ever saw was the 21 Card Trick, performed by my dad before I even started school. I love teaching the 1089 Trick (although I don't recommend calling it that when you're performing!).

We know that the number 3 is magical: 3 Bears, 3 Little Pigs, 3 wishes from the genie. "Deal those 21 cards into three rows….."

Do you work with Magic Squares? I have seen magicians for whom numbers are the main part of their act. And I have nearly three dozen books on Math Magic in my library.

How many total books do I have in my magic library? I kept track for the first few hundred, but now there are thousands. If you are in the Austin, Texas, area, drop me an email and we can get together. How many of the amazing exhibits will you want to spend time with?

I am not a student of Numerology, but I do know that numbers matter. The Dewey Decimal Number for magic books is 793.8. I will be 81 years old next year. It will be my 75th year as a magician!

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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10. When Two Hearts... - John Carey #207
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

Romantically themed card effects can play extremely strong for a couple. Just look at how impactful Anniversary Waltz is? Not being much of a user of gaffs I put the following piece together which has proven quite successful.

Take an unusual backed Two of Hearts and stick it inside a small pay envelope. Draw a large question mark on the envelope with a sharpie marker. Keep this envelope inside your pocket. Whenever you want to use or segue into this routine, simply manage any black Two spot to the top of the deck and any Heart card to the face of the deck.

Bring out the envelope flap side upwards and place it on the table. Execute an in the hands riffle shuffle retaining your two card setup and then ask a gentleman to cut off around half the deck and table it in front of himself. Address his lady and execute a slip shuffle retaining the Heart card on the face of this packet. Slip shuffle once more and ask her to call out stop on impulse. Place this packet in front of her.

Direct attention again to the gentleman and pick up his cards. Run the top card of his packet to the bottom with a shuffle and then execute a slip shuffle and ask him to call out stop. Once he does, square up and place the packet back in front of him. "So then, Margaret and Jim, something special brought you together. Relationships are all about sharing the good times and dealing with the not so good times.

Today I need you to work together as a team to create a simple playing card. Now a card is made up of a value and a suit. Jim, would you take a peek at the bottom card of your packet and remember just the value. Lock it into your mind. Margaret, I'd like you to peek at the bottom card of your packet and remember just the suit. Got it? Get it? Good. Now would one of you gather up both packets please and shuffle?" So the above of course is a nice, tight hands off force of both value and suit.

Take your time and be crystal clear with your instructions. Once the deck has been shuffled, take it back and pocket it. "So now you are both thinking of a simple piece of information that nobody in this room, town or even country could know! Jim, what value are you thinking of? Ok and Margaret what suit resides purely inside your mind? So if we take both your thoughts and piece them together, you have effectively created the Two of Hearts. Indeed they do say that two Hearts beat as one..."

Pick up the envelope from the table and turn it over, displaying the question mark on the front. Ask the lady to open the envelope and remove the contents and display. "I guess you two really were meant to be!"

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11. Potter & Potter Auctions
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Message by Rebekah Kaufman
617-955-7215
rebekah@potterauctions.com

I am excited to announce Potter & Potter Auctions' upcoming 379 lot Magicana sale, to be held on Saturday, August 26th starting at 10am.

This well curated sale includes a strong offering of century spanning magic props produced by the world's most respected companies and craftsmen.

Please see the attached press release and highlight photos for more information.

Gabe Fajuri, President of Potter & Potter Auctions, is happy to speak with you in greater detail about this sale. He can be reached at gabe@potterauctions.com or 773-472-1442.

My contact information is below if I can be helpful in any other way.

Thank you in advance for your time and interest.

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12. E-zine Archives
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Click on the red button centre right "Archives"

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