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Issue Number: #1752
Date: Sunday 10th March 2024
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. Vanish Magic Magazine March 2024
3. FISM Europe Is Busy Hiring Magicians
4. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #145
5. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #146
6. Why Should I Register For MAGIC Live?
7. Ken Weber On The Magic Word Podcast
8. The Magic Word Podcast - Murray Sawchuck And Justin Flom
9. Bernard Reid's New Zealand History Books Return!
10. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 65
11. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #77
12. Drawing Closer - John Carey #224
13. Estates Of Magic
14. E-zine Archives
15. Privacy Policy And Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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2. Vanish Magic Magazine March 2024
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine
We
feature Australia's top magic couple Phil Cass and Philippa.
They have done everything from television to the top corporate
entertainers in Australia and cruise ships. Vanish gets
an exclusive story with Phil and Philippa about their career
and longevity at staying the number one magic act in Australia.
We
also feature the largest convention in the world which was
held in February - Blackpool Magic Convention. Several thousand
magicians gathered with three days of non-stop learning,
world class performances and of course over 170 magic dealers
from around the globe. The run down with video and photos
in the March issue.
Product
reviews include the Snow Table - the latest release by Thomas
Moore and the latest advancement in Snow animation for the
working magician.
We
also highlight The Daddy - a brand new book test by Mark
Chandau.
Connie
Boyd interviews Magica Gilly - a young Italian magician
who is making the world smile on social media. She has become
a huge hit all over the world for her brand of magic.
Magic
tricks include Stephane Lacroix who shares a mentalism routine
using everyday objects, Dave Attwood who discusses a levitation,
and Louie Foxx has his tribute to Shimada.
Jake
Strong discusses technology and magic and how magicians
should embrace it including AI.
Cris Johnson an SEO expert discusses the pros and cons of
a second website.
Updates
on the European Championship happening in May 2024 - the
FISM European convention in Italy. This is a convention
you won't want to miss.
Banachek
continues his Rules For Magicians - something we all need
to listen to.
The latest magic from Blackpool and others reviewed this
month.
This
and much more in the latest issue of Vanish.
www.digitalvanishmagazine.com
Paul
Romhany
editor@vanishmagazine.com
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3. FISM Europe Is Busy Hiring Magicians
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
FISM
Europe is busy hiring magicians you'll want to see in May.
In an e-mail they said that 'each artist will bring something
new: something they have never done before, never published
and never seen online.' And what a line-up! So far the artists
include:
Luke
Jermay (United Kingdom) performing close-up and a lecture.
He has performed in more than 20 countries, including his
native United Kingdom and the United States, in venues from
local taverns to the London Palladium at the annual International
Magic Convention in London, England. Best known for his
use of suggestion and the apparent use of covert forms of
psychological influence.
Armando
Lucero (United States) performing Close-up Gala
With appearances in Las Vegas, Dick Foster's productions,
international TV shows, universities, and various theaters,
he has consistently pushed the boundaries of magic. Beyond
entertainment, Lucero utilizes his expertise to enhance
self-awareness, teaching the intricacies of perceptual engineering.
Over the past sixteen years, he has shared his insights
with diverse audiences, including magicians, physicists,
artists, doctors, and professionals from various fields.
Lucero's fusion of art and science explores the profound
impact of magic on perception, applying its principles to
life's multifaceted aspects.
Laurent
Piron (Belgium) performing Grand Gala show and a lecture
He never stops experimenting illusions and researching new
effects, for instance leading him to animate objects magically
in his visual act "Paper Ball", with which he
won the World Champion of Magic prize and Grand Prix FISM
in Quebec in 2022.
Jeki
Yoo (South Korea) performing Close-up Gala
After winning Asia's greatest magic contest, The Busan International
Magic Festival, in 2006 as a high school student, Jeki began
winning international contests like a comet. His magic was
innovative, inspired other magicians, and roused applause
from audiences around the globe with its fresh originality.
Francesco
Della Bona (Italy) performing Grand Gala Show
He is a young Italian illusionist. In recent years, he has
focused on studying manipulation, one of the most challenging
categories of illusionism, culminating in his achievement
of the 3rd prize at the World Magic Championships (FISM
Quebec 2022). This accomplishment marks him as the first
Italian, after nearly 50 years since 1973, to once again
win a world prize in the manipulation category.
Ding
Yang (China) performing Grand Gala show
she has participated in many magic competitions, including
"IBM" The international brotherhood of magic Competition
winning the gold, and the Golden Chrysanthemum Award, the
highest magic competition in China. At same time she won
the Canadian Magic Association international Rising Star
Award and Mandrakes Awards in Paris in 2023.
Zhu
Mingzhu (China) performing Grand Gala show
China National first-class actor, director of Asian International
Magic Alliance AMA. China Acrobatic highest prize Chrysanthemum
Award (Magic Program Award) The 15th Asian International
Magic (AMA) Stage Gold Medal The 28th World Magic (FISM)
competition stage general category third place and stage
magic invention Award.
His Paper Plane act creative inspiration comes from a dream
of flying.
Zhang
Wenju & Wang Meiqi (China) performing Grand Gala show
The duo made its debut on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala
in 2014 and swiftly earned the Most Popular Program Award
that year. In 2015, the troupe received the prestigious
Presidential Bonus Award from the French Republic. From
2018 to 2019, "Dream Butterfly" became a global
sensation, participating in events such as the 18th Jakarta
Asian Games closing ceremony, "Hangzhou Time"
cultural performances, Sino-Japanese economic exchange New
Year's party, CCTV7 Military New Year's Gala, China-France
diplomatic relations' 55th anniversary, and the 2019 French
TV Spring Festival Gala.
Paco
Agrado (Spain) performing close-up and a lecture.
He is one of the new Spanish magicians. Winner of the FISM
Latin America Grand Prix, he has won numerous national and
international awards.
Raul
Cremona (Italy) is both a close-up and stage magician as
well as a famous Italian TV star. He concurred at FISM in
Lausanne.
Dani
DaOrtiz (Spain) performing Close-up Gala, a special FISM
lecture and holding a workshop. He was made famous by his
unique approach to magic, his use of humor and mental manipulation
making him one of the greats of the century.
Francesco
Fontanelli (Italy). In 2021 he won the First Prize at the
FISM, the "European Championship of Magic", in
the category "Card Magic".
Member of "La Corte dei Miracoli" in Livorno,
the only stable theatre dedicated to the art of magic in
Italy, where he collaborates with the best illusionists
on the international scene.
Miguel
Angel Gea performing close-up, a special FISM lecture and
a workshop. Professional artist based in Madrid, known internationally
for his contributions in close-up magic with both cards
and coins. He has a special interest in the relationship
between magic and neurosciences. He is the author of several
technical books on magic, especially the one he published
in 2018, Numismagia y Percepción.
Giancarlo
Scalia (Spain - Italy) performing close up and a lecture.
Born in Italy but now living in Spain, Giancarlo's magic
combines Italian elegance with Spanish construction to produce
effects that are as beautiful as they are impossible. Giancarlo
Scalia is part of the Spanish school of magic. An elite
group of magicians that push the envelope of magic further.
Bernardo
Sedlacek (Brazil) performing close up, lecture and workshop.
Filled with that profound knowledge, he has lectured about
psychology, theories, and philosophy in magic for magicians
in over 20 countries.
Some
of these names will be familiar to you while others will
be new. The variety is always pleasing. It's always a pleasure
to see some familiar faces as well as great magic you have
yet to experience. As you can see, FISM-Europe has managed
to fulfill this requirement in an expert fashion.
More
artists will be announced soon in the next article.
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4. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #145
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Message by Paul Stone (US)
2024
is something of a landmark year for me. For a start, I celebrate
50 years as a Show Producer, and then there's the small
matter of a not insignificant Birthday.
As
those of us for whom our 21st Birthday is way, way back
in the rear view mirror will attest, tempus really does
fugit!
One
of the traits that is particularly associated with being
on this planet for several decades is the tendency to increasingly
talk about the 'good old days'.
This
is no different in the world of magic. I, and doubtless
many others of a similar age, compare performers that we've
grown up with and admired, to those who are the headliners
today.
We
invariably tend to take the view that the stars of today
don't match up to those of the past. But is that fair, and
even accurate?
Certainly,
as a show producer, there simply aren't the same number
of quality magic acts out there that I can book for my Gala
Shows and Corporate events.
One
of my all-time favourite acts were The Morettis and I booked
them on numerous occasions. Hans & Helga were two of
the greatest pros that I ever worked with.
There
are a few exceptions, and Jeff Hobson and Kevin James are
a couple of names that instantly come to mind.
Of
course, it's all a matter of opinion, and without doubt
times have changed. TV talent shows and online performances
have created huge stars. Probably the main difference is
that there are fewer and fewer venues to play with so many
theatres closing due to dwindling audiences.
This
inevitably results in less opportunities for stage performers,
which is a great shame.
I
have always loved the experience of a theatre show, especially
with a 'live' orchestra. Call me a dinosaur if you like,
but I'm proud to be 'old school'!
I'm
writing this in Liverpool, where I'm hosting Mac King and
Jennifer, along with Mike Caveney and Tina Lennart.
They've
travelled here from USA via London to enjoy the 'Paul Stone
Beatles Tour'! This has become an annual event, previously
enjoyed by Lance Burton, Bill Smith, Fielding West, Kevin
& Claudia James, and Lynette Chappell.
After
experiencing the 'Fab Four' and all that the fantastic city
of Liverpool has to offer, we'll be journeying on to Blackpool
for the world's largest magic convention. It promises to
be another amazing few days.
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5. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #146
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Message by Paul Stone (US)
The
Blackpool Magic Convention is now firmly in the rear mirror,
and much has been written about it. It never ceases to amaze
me how year after year this convention attracts over 4,000
magicians from all corners of the globe to this cold and
windy town on the north west coast of England.
That
it does, is primarily down to the extraordinary efforts
of members of Blackpool Magicians Club, led by the Convention
organisers Russ Stevens, Russ Brown and Guy Barratt. It
is no mean feat to pull this off, but they do so in spectacular
style.
There
have been numerous reports on the various Convention shows,
lectures and workshops, and so I don't propose to write
another one here. Instead, I'd like to focus on two of the
headliners, both from USA, at the opposite ends of their
performing careers and who, in my opinion were the standout
performers in this year's convention.
Mac
King is a 'jewel in the magical crown'. He is a consummate
performer and entertainer whose talent and experience are
unmatched in the world of magic today. Headlining his own
show on the Strip in Las Vegas for 23 years, which I understand
is about to be extended for a further three years at the
Excalibur Hotel & Casino, Mac has established himself
as the number one comedy magician on the planet.
And
yet, even with his vast experience, Mac was extremely nervous
about performing his one man show in the Opera House Theatre
in Blackpool's Winter Gardens complex. Why, you may ask?
The reason is very simple, it's one thing performing a 20
minute spot in a Gala Show with a piece of rope, a deck
of cards, and a cloak of invisibility, it's quite another
to bring your whole show, complete with props and illusions
halfway round the world for just two performances.
In
Las Vegas, performing day after day, week after week, month
after month, Mac knows his working area intimately, and
the only variable is the audience. In Blackpool he was not
only faced with a massive stage, but also one that was raked,
which presents its own challenges, especially for a one
night show!
But,
Mac needn't have worried, of course, as he took it all in
his stride and 'killed'. The audience loved him and he deservedly
received a long and rousing standing ovation.
I
was responsible for recommending the other performer, Mat
O'Neill, who hails from Los Angeles. at 22 years of age
and blessed with ridiculously good looks, I think it is
fair to say that Mat made an amazing impression on this,
his first ever visit to UK.
I
first saw Mat perform several months ago in the Close-Up
Room at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. His magic was strong,
but what immediately stood out for me was his warmth, and
likability. As a show producer, I am always on the lookout
for someone who possesses that 'it' factor, and Mat has
it in spades.
His
USP - unique selling point - is his ability to remember
the names of his entire audience. When I saw him in the
Magic Castle, he began his show by introducing himself to
all the 30 people in his audience, asking their names and
then proceeded during his show to address them individually,
culminating at the end of his show by thanking every single
person by name.
If
that isn't impressive enough, Mat's 'piece de resistance',
was showcased first at 'Magic Live' in Las Vegas and then
again, even more impressively in Blackpool, when he mingled
amongst the audience as they took their seats for the Gala
Show and once again informally introduced himself to people
and asked their names.
As
the show started, Mat walked on stage and asked everyone
he introduced himself to, to stand up, and as he named them,
to take their seats. He did this with over 100 names, all
remembered in the fifteen minutes as he mingled during the
pre-show. Unsurprisingly, he received a huge response from
the audience. It is an incredible demonstration, and defies
logic!
Mat
also performed his own one man Mentalism show successfully
on three occasions at the Convention, again to great acclaim.
I
predict that Mat O'Neill is a name you will definitely hear
a lot more about!
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6. Why Should I Register For MAGIC Live?
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Message by Stan Allen (US)
It's
a fair question, and one that I get asked regularly. My
guess is that if you asked all of our 1,600 attendees, you'd
probably get 1,600 different answers. Maybe more, as I'm
sure most people have more than one reason. I know I do.
Here are two of them:
Community
There are 1,599 friends waiting for you. Some are old friends
and others are yet-to-be friends. MAGIC Live is carefully
structured to nurture these friendships, with opening and
closing parties, two-hour breaks for lunch and dinner, and
an open-24-hour lounge.
Content
While "Community" is formed by those attending,
"Content" is generated by the performers, the
presenters, the vendors, and the entire MAGIC Live team.
And while we are lucky enough to attract amazing people
- the "Who," if you will - that's only the beginning.
What sets MAGIC Live apart is "What" we have them
do for us and "How" we present everything with
state-of-the-art audio/visual and custom-built venues.
If
you've been with us before, then you know how MAGIC Live
is a combination of this amazing Content and even more amazing
Community.
If
you have not, I encourage you to spend a few minutes on
the MAGIC Live website. There you'll find FAQs, plus dozens
of photos, explanations of our shows and tutorial sessions,
and even a few videos of our unique talks.
Registration
is $480, and you can either pay in full or join our convenient
monthly payment plan. Should you have a change in your plans,
a 90% refund is available through June 3, 2024. The Orleans
Hotel room rate during the convention is just $52 per night.
Even with hotel tax and that pesky resort fee, MAGIC Live
is still one of the convention deals for 2024.
Please
consider joining us in August. Friends and surprises await!
https://www.magicconvention.com/register/
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7. Ken Weber On The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
After
taking a short break following the Blackpool convention
reports, we are back in the U.S. and ready to give you another
great conversation with an amazing conjuror. Ken Weber is
a financial advisor and president of his own company. But
he is also a performer, author, and consultant who has a
lot of experience and willing to share it all. He is the
author of "Maximum Entertainment 2.0" and this
week he shares many of the gems from his book. Stay tuned
to the end to learn how you can enter the contest for a
chance to win a free copy of his book.
You
can listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts.
But for more information and to complete the form to enter
the contest, please visit: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/820-ken-weber
And if you have a few moments, then please leave us a five
star review on iTunes along with a complimentary comment
or two to help our podcast grow. Thank you.
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8. The Magic Word Podcast - Murray Sawchuck And Justin Flom
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
What
have we been up to for the past few weeks? Well…first
of all, if you missed any of the three part series on "magic
exposure" then you'll want to begin at the beginning.
The first two episodes featured Murray Sawchuck then Justin
Flom who were unapologetically pronouncing why they intentionally
expose magic. Well, they actually "danced" around
the real reason which is "money" but never directly
admitted to it. The third episode was with three notable
and respected magicians who believe that our magic secrets
should be protected and they tell us why we should adhere
to the "magician's code" of secrecy.
My
intent for posting this series was not to give Murray and
Justin a platform to further their views, but rather so
the rest of the magic community could be aware that 1) there
is a controversy that needed to be addressed, 2) these are
the principle players and what they thought, and 3) ask
the magic community to think about how they want to handle
it.
You
can listen to these episodes wherever you get your podcasts,
or you can follow these links:
814: Murray Sawchuck - Magic Exposure https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/814-murray-on-magic-exposure
815: Justin Flom - Justified? https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/815-justin-flom
816: David Sandy, Bill Smith and Mark Holstein - Protecting
Secrets https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/816-protecting-secrets
Then
last weekend we were off to Blackpool for the world's largest
magic convention that hosted nearly 5,000 magicians! Of
course that meant daily convention reports so you could
get the sounds and feel of the convention even if you weren't
there. We spoke with nearly 35 magicians in these reports
and after editing and posting the reports (using very sketchy
Wi-Fi) I only got about three to four hours sleep each night.
I hope you appreciate and enjoy these reports.
816: Day One Report from Blackpool Magic Convention https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/817-blackpool-2024-day-one
817: Day Two Report from Blackpool Magic Convention https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/818-blackpool-2024-day-two
818: Day Three Report from Blackpool Magic Convention https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/819-blackpool-2024-day-three
With
all of these episodes going out, I felt that it is a lot
for listeners to digest. So, there was no podcast dropped
this week in order to give time to everyone to catch up
while I catch my breath and catch some sleep. See you next
week with an episode featuring Ken Weber. Oops, I wasn't
supposed to say that. You need to subscribe to the Pod letter
to get scoops on upcoming episodes.
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9. Bernard Reid's New Zealand History Books Return!
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Message by Kent Blackmore (Australia)
I
would like to announce that, with the active cooperation
of Bernard Reid's executor, I have been given access to
his print-on-demand account, and I'm currently working to
progressively make most of Bernard's history books available
for sale directly from Lulu. Keep an eye out!
Previously, Bernard would place orders himself, after receiving
an enquiry from a buyer.
This
is a great step forward as the books have been unobtainable
following Bernard's passing in 2021, and helps to ensure
that his writing becomes more widely owned by magicians
around the world. As I bring the books online (which will
take me a little time yet) the pricing will be very favourable
to you; and any small profits made will be donated to the
charitable projects operated by VarietyNZ the children's
charity. Full copyright in all publications remains with
Bernard's estate.
Bernard's
first book, "Conjurors, Cardsharps and Conmen"
was published in an edition of 200 copies by Mary Egan Publishing;
it will not become available. However, these books will
become available:
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Darling Jennie - facsimile of 1991 edition - by James V.
Reilly
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Magicians in the Golden Age of New Zealand Vaudeville -
Volumes One, Two and Three, each volume in both paperback
and hardcover.
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Magicians Just After the Golden Age of New Zealand Vaudeville
("Finale") in paperback and hardcover.
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Jon Zealando - A Magical Legend - paperback only.
My
interest is solely to see that Bernard's writing is preserved,
and my role is simply to manage the Lulu setup. Since the
original, professionally designed, source files are being
used, the quality should be up to the standard of Bernard's
original printings; but I will run a test copy of each before
opening up the store for sale. I commend these books to
you and suggest that you don't miss the opportunity to purchase
them while they are still available!
"Darling
Jennie" is already available for purchase - search
on lulu.com
regards, Kent Blackmore (https://sydneymagic.net)
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10. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 65
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Message by Wittus Witt (Germany)
As you know, I am preparing a large exhibition on the subject
of magic in women's hands. The work is progressing very
well. The catalog book will have over 200 large-format pages
with many biographies and interviews of and with female
magicians.
It
has become apparent that it was mainly three women in the
past who made a name for themselves in the art of magic
and who can be described as "pioneers".
Firstly,
there is the first European female magician Benita Anguinet
from Belgium, who performed full-evening shows around 1840.
The second, of course, is Adelaide Herrmann, who also performed
major shows in the USA and Europe in the 19th century, and
the third pioneer is Gloria Dea, who was the first female
magician to perform on stage in Las Vegas - before any of
her male colleagues.
All
in all, an exciting story in which all three ladies must
be given their place. We should not forget them and honor
them just as we do many men.
To
launch the exhibition, I will also be organizing a large
evening event in a theater in Hamburg. I have managed to
engage the great US magician Belinda Sinclair. Belinda and
I have known each other for around 20 years. She is not
only a gorgeous artist, but also a wonderful person. I was
also able to secure the well-known German magician Michelle
Spillner and the Hamburg artist Alana. The program will
be hosted by Stefn Alexander Rautenberg.
All in all, a magical event. The date is May 1, 2024.
That's all for now.
Wittus Witt
www.hamburger-zaubermuseum.com
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11. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #77
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Message by Kent Cummins, Director (US)
The
Magic of Libraries
I
was born in Del Rio, Texas, a small town near the Mexican
border, and it was in my home town that my dad gave me my
first A.C. Gilbert Mysto Magic set that changed my life
forever. It was 1949, and I was six years old, going on
seven.
When
I opened that magic set, I said, "I'm going to be a
magician!" And now, 75 years later, I have been a full-time
professional magician for nearly forty years.
But
there were no magic stores in Del Rio, no magic clubs, no
vaudeville theaters. There was no internet, and no television
station. How was I going to learn more magic?
The
magic word was "LIBRARY!"
Even
the Del Rio Public library had a few magic books in the
children's section, although I couldn't find them by looking
up "magic" in the card catalog (remember those?).
Looking up "magic" took me to books on the occult,
witchcraft, and demons. That was not what I was looking
for!
The
friendly librarian showed me that we needed to look up "conjuring,"
the British word that meant magic as a performing art. The
Dewey Decimal number was 793.8.
My
favorite magic books from the library were by Joseph Leeming.
During the past few years, I have found copies of those
books in flea markets, and they are now among the most prized
magic books in my personal library.
There
are now thousands of magic books in my library here at the
Fantastic Magic Center.
There were even two magic books in my 4th grade classroom
library. Next week, I will tell you about Mysto's Conjuring
Crime!
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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12. Drawing Closer - John Carey #224
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Message by John Carey (UK)
Here's
a nice piece of Mentalism I'm having fun with. Twenty years
ago if you'd have asked me if I would perform an effect
with a calculator, the answer would have been no. Another
thing to carry etc etc. But in this day and age with smartphones
everywhere - no such problem. We are going to use the venerable
1089 force, well part of it, to drive the method engine
here with a simple but strong drawing duplication.
On
a piece of card make a list of 20 random objects/designs
that can be drawn easily. The object at 18 is a boat. The
rest are truly random. Bring out the card and set it face-down
onto the table. "Sam, numbers are truly everywhere.
There's lottery numbers, phone numbers, registration numbers
and so on. Please open your phone and go to your calculator.
Imagine
four different single digits morphing onto the screen in
front of you. Can you visualize them? Type them in please.
Now I want you to flip them on their head. Press the minus
key and type those same numbers in reverse and then press
equals please. So now you're thinking of numbers that even
you didn't know you'd be thinking about two minutes ago.
Finally,
in your mind only, just add up all four digits to form a
one or two digit number. Then turn your phone off."
Naturally,
this forces 18 on our participant. Ask them to pick up the
card on the table and look at it. Comment on how there's
a list of different objects and designs on it. Ask them
to lock the thought of the object at their secret number
into their mind. Take out a business card and a
pen and have them hold your wrist. Now it's simply a matter
of getting psychic vibrations and gradually drawing a boat
to bring the effect home, duplicating their thought.
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13. Estates Of Magic
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Message by Steve Varro (US)
Estates
of Magic has just put up two new catalogs.
One
has 37 pages of new and gently used stage or parlor magic
for sale and the other has 42 pages of new and gently used
Close-Up magic.
To
view, go to Estatesofmagic.com and click on the catalog
of your choice.
We
will be adding three additional Catalogs next month (Books,
Memorabilia & Recorded media)
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14. E-zine Archives
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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e- zine go to:
www.magicnewzealand.com
Click
on the red button centre right "Archives"
When you enter the archive the e- zines are in issue order
in folders for each year and are Coded, e.g. 001 Nov06 1999.txt
first three numbers (001) denote issue number, then the
date (Nov06) and the last figures the year (1999)
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