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Issue Number: #246
Date: Sunday 4th April 2004
Editor: Alan Watson
www.magicianz.com
www.alan-watson.com
e-mail: AW@Alan-Watson.com
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Hi [FIRSTNAME] here is the latest news
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  1. Editor’s Message
  2. The Magic Castle 36th Annual Awards
  3. Jobs For Magicians
  4. David Stone DVD Free - Live At FFFF
  5. Substitution Trunk Exposure
  6. The Magic Forum 2004 Presents…Vito Lupo
  7. The European Magic Festival Jaromer 2004
  8. The Invisible Lodge Kon Klave
  9. 'Malini Egg Bag'
  10. Stan Kramien's 17th Annual Magic Jamboree
  11. Appearing At The Lynwood Hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex
  12. 29th Australian Convention Update
  13. Harlequin Theatre April 2-3 Auckland NZ
  14. Re: The Golf Bag - Peter Marucci
  15. Egg In Bag The Logic - Comments By Bev Bergeron
  16. DVD Of Fred Kaps Is Released
  17. I.B.M. Bestows Superior Quality Ring Award To Ring 322
  18. Michael Close To lecture At LVMI !!!
  19. Brendan Montanner - Royal Easter show
  20. Appearing Red Rose - By Jamie-G
  21. The Amazing Orchante Saga
  22. e-zine Archives
  23. Subscription Management

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1. Editor's Message
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Message from Alan Watson - The Magic One

Message from Paul Daniels (UK)
I am selling stuff on Ebay, but I keep getting emails, mostly from
the USA but also from other countries, from magicians who say I have
nothing on there.

I think the problem is that some people don't realise that each
country has its own suffix or web address ending. Most of America
ends in .com but in the UK we end in .co.uk. I know that Spain ends
in .es and Italy is .it and so on.

So, to find my stuff, it is best to go to www.ebay.co.uk and then
search for Paul Daniels. That should get you there.

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Message from The Amazing Orchante

On Tuesday, BBC Radio 4 did a half hour program with Debbie Mc Gee
called 'BOX JUMPERS.

If you log onto www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 and then click onto the box
that says 'LISTEN AGAIN', then scroll down to BOX JUMPERS, under B -
obviously, you will be able to hear it.

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Remember [FIRSTNAME] if you have any magic news drop me a line:
AW@Alan-Watson.com

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2. The Magic Castle 36th Annual Awards
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Published with the permission of Milt Larsen (US)

The 36th Annual Awards Show and Banquet will be May 1, 2004 at the
Music Box Theater in Hollywood.

This event marks the return to elegance for the awards gala. The
evening event is to Roy Horn with love. The annual gala will be held
at the Henry Fonda Music Box Theater in Hollywood. This historic
theater is a unique setting, with a fully equipped stage on the same
level as dining, as well as theater seating in the balcony.

Please note that the balcony seating is limited. We urge members to
purchase balcony tickets before the event is made known to the
public. Dining tickets are $125 per person. Balcony tickets are $35
per person. For Tickets please call 323-851-3313, ext 335.

This will be a night to remember with great acts and great names in
magic to present the awards.

Featured entertainers:
Guest Star Darren Romeo, "The Voice of Magic"
Guest Appearance Phantom of the Opera star singer Dale Kristien
I.B.M. President David Sandy
Two Grand Prix Champions Norbert Ferré and Jason Latimer
Siegfried & Roy's Lion's Head Winners Eun-Gyeol Lee and Mirko.

Among the scheduled presenters are Teri Hatcher of Lois and Clark
fame, Seinfeld star Jason Alexander and comedian and TV star Fred
Willard.

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3. Jobs For Magicians
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Message from Peter J. Shield (US)

Great News - After 10 years of negotiating, my "Casino Club Cash
Game Show" that enjoyed an unprecedented 8 year run in Australia
packing auditoriums across the country opens on a one year contract
at the Greek Isle Casino Star Showroom in April. (previously Debbie
Reynolds's Casino)

This beautiful 400 seat theatre is home to the "Tribute" nightly
except Fridays -(Rat Pack returns)

My "Count the Ca$h" Game show will be the first Las Vegas Morning
show and is scheduled for 11am daily and at 7.30pm on Friday - The
Gala opening is scheduled for Friday 30th April. Included in the
Game show will be an "American Idle" style competition for Magicians
and Comedians.

Each show will either present two Comedians or two Magicians who
will each perform for 8 minutes and compete for the audience vote. A
fee will be paid for these performances. Interested Magicians (and
Comedians) are invited to email Peter J. Shield at pshield@sisna.com
for details.

Free tickets for the opening Gala on the 30th of April is available
to the Magic fraternity and their families again by emailing your
request to me at pshield@sisna.com.

I will also be installing a Broadband television production unit -
"Going Global TV" in our beautiful 75 seat production studio at the
Greek Isle Hotel and Casino.

You may see a preview of the game show by logging on to
http://casinoclubcash.com or learn more about the new broadcast
facility at http://goingglobalTV.com

Visiting Magicians will be given preference for appearances.

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4. David Stone DVD Free - Live At FFFF
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Message from Sophie Verhack

Just to let Magic E zine knows that the video clip of the new David
Stone DVD "Live at FFFF" is available for free in different formats
here http://stone.magiczoom.com/4f_en.htm and can be use for free.

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5. Substitution Trunk Exposure
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Message from Magic Christian (Vienna)

I am very concerned about the Houdini museum's attitude to expose
tricks, specially the Escape or Substitution Trunk. Is there no
chance to sue them in the court for ruining the professional career
of many magicians?

There must be a possibility to get it to the court. In the USA there
were other less valuable cases at the court for millions of dollars.
Anyway thank you for bringing it to ourattention. Here in Europe we
do not hear about things often except we go to the different chat
rooms and info.

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6. The Magic Forum 2004 Presents…Vito Lupo
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Message from Vito Lupo

The Magic Forum 2004 Presents…VITO LUPO
Art and Magic / Master Class Workshop
May 12-16, 2004 Tuscany, Italy

A 4-Day Seminar on The Art of Magic presented by The Magic Forum
2004.

Join us as we invite special guest Vito Lupo to share with us,
stimulating thoughts and ideas about our craft and performance
magic. The Forum Sessions will include provoking ideas and
experiments that will help re-evaluate your ways and thoughts on
creativity and the art of magic. Experience Magic Forum 2004 during
this special 4-day Intensive Workshop.

The Magic Forum 2004 Workshop will be at The Castle of Valenzano
held in beautiful Arrezo, Italy. The Castle of Valenzano is a
medieval castle carefully restored surrounded by the beautiful green
rolling hills of Tuscany.

The Castle of Valenzano offers wonderful large halls holding ancient
furniture's and histories make this a perfect place for this
unforgettable event; with its ancient halls you will feel and live
the "back in time" when rich Medieval Lords organized banquets and
ceremonies.

The Magic Forum officially begins Wednesday, May 12 and goes through
Saturday evening May 15, with a closing Session followed by a Dinner
Party. Sunday is departure day. The Magic Forum Class size is
designed for 20-25 attendees.

Participants are welcomed early. Monday and Tuesday May 10 & 11th
are open and free days. This will accommodate early arrivals and
will allow those who wish to relax, enjoy and visit local places of
interest. Alberto Giorgi and Luciano Donzella will be your hosts.

The Friday afternoon will be dedicated to final examinations and the
Evening Gala.

Breakfast will be served at the Castle Valenzano and two local
restaurants will offer fine and particular menus for lunch breaks
and dinner.

Airport accessibility is through Rome. Those international
participants will be accommodated from the Rome airport.

Castello Di Valenzano is located at, Castelnuovo, 105 - Sabbiano -
Arezzo Tuscany

A Magic Environment, A Magical Event, A Magical Meeting for
Magicians.

For Reservation and Information please contact The Magic Forum
Organizers:

Alberto Giorgi
011 (39) 586 579 988
011 (39) 335 804 7447
Via del Castellacio 74c
57128 Livorno, Italy
Email:agillusions@libero.it

Luciano Donzella
011 (39) 586 810 964
Via Mameli, 52
57100 Livorno, Italy
Email: lucianodonzella@virgilio.it

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7. The European Magic Festival Jaromer 2004
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Message from Jahn Gallo (Sweden)

Dear friends of modern magic,

Czech Republic has entered an important stage of its history –
members of the European Union will accept Czech Republic into their
family as an equal partner this spring of 2004. For us, this is a
unique opportunity to invite all enthusiasts of the art of magic and
other guests from all the European countries to visit our country
and to participate in our festival. This festival will not only be a
celebration of magic and folk culture, but also a celebration of
mutual understanding and friendship.

We are bringing up, at this special occasion, a name of Mr. M. S.
Patrcka (1787-1838), an extraordinary personality that is believed
to be a founder of the first theatre of magic arts in Europe. We are
proposing that the community of European magicians officially
recognizes Mr. Patrcka as their patron. We are meeting in the
historical town of Jaromer also because where Mr. Patrcka’s last
resting place and his monument are. Hence, Jaromer’s festival will
also be a symbolic assembly of all who love the magic.

We are offering to participants four days filled with the magic,
concerts, street theatre, exhibitions, visits to historic sites,
meetings of fakirs, etc. During these four days, the Mayor of
Jaromer will hand over the town to magicians and the magic.

Accept our sincere invitation to visit us in Czech Republic, the
Heart of Europe, be welcome in the ancient town of Jaromer. We are
awaiting you with open arms.

The art of magic is part of the folk culture. One cannot treat as a
narrowly defined genre of art. The program of the festival will
consist not only of the magic shows, the performances of artists and
entertainers and fakirs, but it will also offer concerts, theatre
spectacles, visits of art galleries and the local historic sites and
monuments. The collection of these events, visits, meetings will let
you leave with unforgettable impressions and memories, with the new
understanding and new friendships.

There is a heated swimming pool in town; we are offering variety of
aerial and bus sightseeing trips, horseback riding at a
neighbourhood farm, golf, etc. There are some memorable sites at our
vicinity – a military fortress Josefov, historic castles, world
renowned Bethlehem made entirely of wood, the zoo-safari at Dvur
Kralove, water dam Rozkos, sand stone rock region of Adrspach, Eagle
mountains, Krkonose, etc.

Why not to postpone your departure from our region and from Czech
Republic? Stay longer and allow yourself several days of a wonderful
holiday. Tell us, we shall ask a selected travel agency to look
after your needs. Enjoy your stay – pass unforgettable days at our
home.

Jaroslav Zach - director

The European Magic Festival Jaromer 2004 is organized under a
patronage of:mayor of Jaromer Ing. Vratislav Cermák district
administrator of Hradec Králové region Ing. P. Bradík

Programme

Thursday 24.6
15:00 Pull up of the Ben Ghan's coffin
17:00 Piety act at the monument of M. S. Patrcka
18:00 Swing Orchestra Concert
19:00 Cheerleader Parade
19:30 Opening Gala
20:00 Fakir Sabbath

Friday 25.6
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Dealers
10:00 Lecture: Jahn Gallo (Swe)
11:00 Seminar Peki (Ger)
14:00 Seminar: Lennart Green (Swe)
15:00 Beer Party
16:00 Street Theatre I
18:00 Balloon take-off
20:00 World's Masters of Magic

Saturday 26.6
9:00 Spork's baroque Kuks
9:00 Folk Trades Fair
15:00 Programme for children
17:00 Street Theatre II
18:00 Choir concert
19:00 Experimental Orchestra concert

Sunday 27.6
9:00 Imperial Party at fort Josefov
15:00 Junior Magic Show
20:00 The Bohemia Show http://karelbush.com/
22:00 Closing + Fireworks

Monday 28.6
9:00 Trip to Prague (booking in advance required)

The price for whole festival is 400 CZK. Less than 15Dollars!!! Or
12 EURO!!!

How is it possible?? Thanks to the city of Jaromer and all the
artists who donated their work and time to make the impossible..
Possible!!

Can YOU afford to not come and take part in The European Magic
Festival and Fakir Sabbath :: 24.- 27. June 2004 Jaromer Czech
Republic?

www.jaromer2004.com/UK/

Best regards

Jahn Gallo

The Gallos
Special web site Agency information:
www.gallos-world-wide-shows.cjb.net/
Home page:
www.gallos.cjb.net
Magic Lecture:
www.gallos-lecture.cjb.net
FISM 2006:
www.fism.com
jahn.gallos@bredband.net

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8. The Invisible Lodge Kon Klave
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Message from Opie (US)

The officers of the Invisible Lodge just completed contracts and
arrangements for the first Invisible Lodge Kon Klave, 13 and 14
August 2004, at the Holiday Inn/Fort Smith City Center, Ft. Smith,
Arkansas.

Already booked are John Calvert, Lee Grabel, Carl Ballantine, Mark
Wilson, and other notable greats, gathered together for one
fun-filled and historic weekend. The convention is open to ALL
MAGICIANS, so that they may have a chance to meet some true magic
stars of our time. For further information and a more complete list
of the entertainment and lecturers, go to:

www.invisiblelodge.org

Opie Houston, Austin, Texas

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9. 'Malini Egg Bag'
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Message from Tom Orchard (Orchanté)

Enjoyed reading the review of Paul Daniels ‘Malini Show’ in London,
a couple of weeks ago even though it was written by his wife - a
sure-fire way to guarantee a great write-up of ones self. Wish I had
thought of that when I was working - but then again, Veronica would
write what she wanted, regardless of what I thought. She doesn’t
believe in ‘innocent white lies’, no matter what.

I have Two Malini egg bags. When we were working in Shanghai many
years ago, Veronica specially went shopping for the 'Real Chinese
Silk ', of the correct weight for the 'Malini Method' to work
flawlessly, and made the bags for me. The few magicians who have
seen them damn near salivate like hungry dogs – offering all sorts
of money for one of them.

I consider the 'Malini Egg Bag' to be the best there is and, I can
guarantee that there is NOT another 'Malini egg bag’ in the world to
match mine for quality or practicality - they are beautifully made,
by guess who!

The commercially produced 'originals' are a joke compared to
Veronica's. It is the hand picked, high grade Chinese Silk, and
Veronica's extraordinary sewing skills and craftsmanship, which are
the REAL MAGIC!

Following a meeting with the surgeon last Tuesday week at the
hospital, I am having my ‘Lung Volume Reduction Surgery’ in May, at
Birmingham.

IF (and it is a ‘Big IF’) all goes well, I will be able to breathe a
hell of a lot better than I can now (They are even offering free
accommodation for Veronica, as Birmingham is quite a ways from
Doncaster).

The biggest danger with this particular type of OP. is infection,
which is considerably higher than other operations, because of the
very nature of the operation, which is quite radical!

The surgeon has warned me/us, that there IS a high risk of death but
in his opinion, I stand a very good chance of pulling through.

Okay, so I have put my ‘ Positive Thinking’ hat into ‘Top Gear’
(great title for a TV program – about cars maybe), and am bringing
my self-hypnosis skills up to scratch, which I have let slip
somewhat since retiring from performing - not by choice, I might
casually warble (Retiring that is)!

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10. Stan Kramien's 17th Annual Magic Jamboree
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Message from Stan Kramien

Once again Stan's big Magic Jamboree will be held April 23 and 24 at
the great Big Top Ranch in Newberg Oregon and what a party it is
from all over magic fans come to join in this great party.

Here is the talent run down for this years event Shimada, The Dragon
Slayer, Karen Quest, Brenda, The Saxons. Daryl, Pete Biro, Rod Chow,
Doc Eason, Alexander, Art Manning, Michelangelo And Co, Jerry Andrus, 
Tricia Bunnel, Angel Ocasio, The Great Roberto, Jackson Rayne, 
Rick Anderson, Steve Taylor, Dennis Loomis, Kramien.

All This plus five lectures, 20 dealers, magic auction, all food for
both days, Texas Bar BQ for only 100 bucks, 50 for spouse or
juniors.

It's the most fun you will ever have. Contact Stan:
stankramien@yahoo.com

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11. Appearing At The Lynwood Hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex
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Message from Brian Eames (UK)

Popular entertainer Brian Eames will be appearing every Monday from
March 29th to October 25th at the Lynwood Hotel, Eastbourne, East
Sussex. England. in cabaret. All magicians would be welcome but
please email me on brianeames@btinternet.com first so I can make
arrangements.

Also at the Festival of Speed (Junior section) Goodwood House,
Chichester June 25th 26th 27th. Then on August 6th 7th 8th on
Southend Pier for the annual puppet festival which is FREE!!!!

Lots of children's entertainers will be there and is great fun.

brianeames@btinternet.com

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12. 29th Australian Convention Update
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Message from Tim Ellis (Aust)

It's time for another Convention update - Did you know it's only
just over two months (10 weeks!) until the 29th Australian
Convention of Magicians?

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The Dealers Den Is Full - With the news that HEY PRESTO MAGIC from
Sydney have signed up, the Dealers Den is now totally chock-a-block
full of magic. If you were hoping to attend as a dealer, I'm sorry
to have to tell you, but you've now missed out.

If you haven't registered at all yet, get to it! I'd hate to have to
tell you that you've missed out attending the convention at all!

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The Convention Programme - It's only a month away before the
convention programme closes as well. If you haven't reserved your
space to say "Hi" to the other registrants, or to plug your latest
show or product, then do so ASAP! If you already have an ad
reserved, make sure you send your advertising copy to TIM ELLIS
within the next few weeks. You can email it in WORD or PUBLISHER
format if you like, or simply send up text and a mock up of what you
want your ad to look like and we'll do our best.

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The Dove Masterclass Is On - We have 8 people signed up already and
we can only take 20 people. You will learn everything you ever
wanted to know about caring for and keeping doves, training them,
and all the latest methods of producing and vanishing them.. All
from one of the best dove workers in the world - LEE EUN-GYEOL

TIME: 3-5pm, Friday June 11
COST: $50 (Pay at the door)
SPACES: Limited to 20 - only 12 spots remain.
BOOK: Email Tim Ellis to reserve your spot. Tim@MagicUnlimited.com

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Transport - If you are coming from overseas or interstate, or just
staying at a hotel without a car, we have organised a bus to
transfer registrants between the hotels and the convention centre.

YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE TO GUARANTEE YOUR SEAT!

Go to www.magicunlimited.com/transport.htm and choose either Bus 1,
2, 3 or 4. Each bus has a different timetable. Bus 1 gets you their
early and gets you home late. Bus 4 gets you their just in time for
the first event each day and whisks you away as soon as the day is
officially over.

Choose your bus number and email Tim Ellis at Tim@MagicUnlimited.com
and he'll put your name onto the schedule. Pay the driver on the
day. Cost is only $20 per person for the whole weekend.

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Bonus Guest - We are thrilled to announce that we are in
negotiations with Aussie magic legend RICKY OZIMO to present his
show at the convention. If all goes to plan, Ricky will perform his
sensational blend of doves, live music, comedy and explosions and
the Sunday Night Banquet.

For those too young to remember, Ricky was the first ever winner of
MAGIC WEEK'S 'Houdini Award' and received a trip to Hollywood and a
week's engagement at The Magic Castle. His last convention
appearance was in Melbourne 1996 where he stole the show. You'll
love him!

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Workshops - As you know, we have three great workshops lined up for
the Convention:

1 - Henry Evans - Card Magic
2 - Patti Stiles - Stagecraft for close up and stage
3 - Chuck Fayne - Presentation and Personality
4 - ??? What should it be? If you could have any Australian Magician
give a workshop on any topic.. Who would you choose?

Email your vote to Tim Ellis at Tim@MagicUnlimited.com and,
hopefully, we'll be able to make your dreams come true!

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13. Harlequin Theatre April 2-3 Auckland NZ
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Message from Brent McLeod

Dave Upfold & Brent McLeod from Brotherhood Auckland Magicians have
a 2 Night Engagement at the Harlequin Theatre April 2-3 in Auckland
presenting Magic & Hypnosis .

Fundraising for McLeans College Young Enterprise Scheme-shows will
cover Classics of Magic with Brent who will open the Shows leading
into the main programme of hypnosis provided in a Hilarious fashion
by Top Hypnotist Dave.

This Professional show is a Preview for when Daves son, Top
Hypnotist, Illusionist, Wesley Upfold arrives from Durban, South
Africa, in 3 weeks & will be touring the North Island for pre
arranged shows.

Wesley has performed as a Cruise ship entertainer in The Caribbean
as well as the Mediterranean & numerous Casinos, Resorts in South
Africa.

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14. Re: The Golf Bag - Peter Marucci
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Message from Peter Pinner (UK)

....... and an old standby, the Egg Bag.

Okay, I had you on my side for a while but you turned on me when I
mentioned the egg bag. Hey, there's nothing wrong with the egg bag!

I do it and it always gets a good response. But why eggs? Who do you
know who carries an egg around with him or her? What's the
motivation? Where's the logic?

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I think the whole point of it is, that an egg is fragile. How could
it withstand the "rough" treatment the bag receives ?

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15. Egg In Bag The Logic - Comments By Bev Bergeron
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Message from Bev Bergeron (US)

In the #245 issue Peter Marucci (Canada) said about the Egg Bag:
“Hey, there's nothing wrong with the egg bag! I do it and it always
gets a good response. But why eggs? Who do you know who carries an
egg around with him or her? What's the motivation? Where's the
logic?” Then he goes on and suggested that a golf ball is used
instead of an egg.

Many years ago – back to 1962, I did that. I was performing my
comedy golf act and decided that I should have an audience
participation bit to add more time to the act for places that
required it. I had been using the egg bag design that Charlie Miller
had shown me in 1959. Back then and until his death, we always
argued over his calling it the Malini Bag. I said then and still say
that it was the design of DeBiere.

Because of my Golf Act I stopped using an egg and used a golf ball.
I still finished with the production of a glass of booze. Well, it
did not work as well. I put my weak brain to work and remembered the
reason for the egg. Eggs break easily. That is why we use them. That
is why DeBiere and others stopped using a wooden egg and used real
eggs. Charlie Miller use to have a bowl of eggs on the table (they
were blown eggs). After pointing out the eggs and the delicate
nature of the items, he would have one selected and very carefully
put it to use in the bag.

When performing the egg bag most magicians pay no respect to the
egg. You can roughly handle the bag and beat it about, but the egg
should be handled like it’s an egg – it will break easily.

Peter Marucci questions what is the logic of using an egg. And he is
right. It is not the problem of the item being used to be justified
in an act. It is the duty of the performer to “justify” what he is
working with (Make it logical). When I was a teenager in magic, a
Mr. Doug Snyder used to continually ask me “why.” “Why” did I do
that? “Why” did I put that there? “Why” did I turn that way? As he
said, “I must have a reason for doing what I was doing.”

Later when I worked with an acting group that was credited as the
number one “method acting group in Hollywood” (we did not like that
tag) we were taught the teachings of the great acting coach of
Russia, Stanislavsky. The great teacher did not use the word “why”
he used “justification.” To paraphrase him: Every move one uses on
the stage must be justified – no movement cannot be justified.” So
what he was saying is that you must justify everything you do on the
stage. In the case of performing magic, this really rings true.

Tell the audience why you are using an egg. It breaks. Now that laws
have been passed all over the world it is getting harder and harder
for me to perform my old drunken/cigarette act – it required several
lighted cigarettes to be used. I’m not a smoker so I could care less
about others smoking or not. Several of my friends have said to do
the act with unlighted cigarette. I could to that. But it will not
impress an audience like a lighted cigarette. Why? Because in the
audience mind they are thinking: How does he hide those lighted
cigarettes? They don’t care about my production of unlighted ones.
“Why” would I produce an unlighted cigarette? Well that is something
for me to work on – if anyone has any suggestions, please pass them
on.

BevBergeron.com

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16. DVD Of Fred Kaps Is Released
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Message from Rob H?hlen

Recently a DVD of Fred Kaps is released. Go to www.fredkapsdvd.com
for more
info.

Unfortunately I have nothing to do with the DVD, but I think a DVD
about legend as Fred Kaps deserves widespread attention.

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17. I.B.M. Bestows Superior Quality Ring Award To Ring 322
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Message from Ronaldo Moraleta

The Magicians Foundation, Inc. (MAGFI) or International Brotherhood
of Magicians Ring 322, Manila, Philippines have been bestowed the
prestigious Superior Quality Ring Award from the International
Brotherhood of Magicians.

Out of 350 plus I.B.M. Rings worldwide, only 20 Rings were given
this award and the Philippines are the second country outside the
U.S. and Canada to receive such a distinction. The official awarding
will be celebrated with a Magic Competition on March 29, 2003
8:30P.M. at the Rotary Center, Roces Avenue, Cor. Mother Ignacia
Avenue, Q.C. just beside Moomba Restaurant.

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18. Michael Close To lecture At LVMI !!!
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Message from Danny Archer (US)

That's right, Michael Close who has not performed or lectured for
the magic community since his Farewell Tour in 1999, will perform,
lecture and do a workshop at the 2004 LVMI.

We are thrilled to have added Michael to our growing list of talent
(Steve Draun, Kostya Kimlat, Paul Cummins, Chad Long, Aldo
Columbini, Gazzo and our guest of Honor is Mr. Roger Klause), and we
expect this year's convention to be another must attend event for
lovers of close-up magic.

Below is info on the convention .. any questions e-mail me at
lecturenet@aol.com or find us on the web at LVMI.net

PS For lovers of Mentalism, check out our mentalism convention
MINDvention (November) when you visit our web site.

2004 Convention Information

The 2003 Las Vegas Magic Invitational (LVMI) was acclaimed far and
wide not only for the excellence of its lecturers and performers
(David Roth, Shoot Ogawa, Joe Givan, Simon Lovell, Jamy Ian Swiss,
Geoff Williams, Armando Lucero, Curtis Kam, Geoff Latta), but for
the outstanding contributions from the many special guests and
attendees. Every night after the schedule events had finished, there
was a who’s who of close-up magic hanging out and jammin’ at the bar.

Spotted at the convention were; Paul Wilson, Jeff McBride, Daryl,
Lee Asher, Chris Korn, Penn & Teller, Homer Liawag, Chris Kenner,
Michael Close, Mac King, Bob Fitch, Michael Forbes, Bill Goodwin,
Paul Harris, Brad Henderson,, Daniel Cross, Peter Reveen, Penn &
Teller, Gaetan Bloom, Bob Kohler, Dean Dill, Doug Malloy, Garrett
Thomas, Tony Clark, Tim Trono, Dan Watkins, Jeff Hobson and many
other magic celebrities.

Lecturing in 2004 are: Michael Close, Steve Draun, Kostya Kimlat,
Paul Cummins, Chad Long, Aldo Columbini, Gazzo and our guest of
Honor is Mr. Roger Klause …

Dealers include:
Bob Kohler, Joe Porper, Thomas Wayne, Presto Magic Studio, Andy
Greget Books, Showplace Magic, Denny & Lee, Mark Strivings, Dean
Dill, Daryl, and Doug Malloy.

2004 LVMI dates are September 12th – 14th, , September 15th will be
a one day Magic University offering extra fee workshops from the
lecturers and a few special guests (Daryl and Dean Dill). All the
events will be held at The San Remo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,
NV.

Unfortunately, for many people, we reached our maximum and had to
turn away a whole lot of disappointed people.

Don't read about LVMI in the magazines or on the boards and wish you
were there …

BE THERE!

Registration fees are as follows:

LVMI Registration* Before July 1, 2004 $150 After July 1, 2004 $165

*Registration is limited. So Act now! *No refunds after 8/1/03.
Scheduled acts subject to change

For info on the upcoming Las Vegas Magic Invitational close-up
convention
(Sept) and MINDvention mentalism convention (Nov) please visit
www.lvmi.net

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19. Brendan Montanner - Royal Easter show
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Message from Brendan Montanner (Aust)

Brendan Montanner Royal Easter show 2nd to 15th with his balloon
blowing live donkey - 3 shows a day

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20. Appearing Red Rose - By Jamie-G
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Message from Jamie-G (Canada)

Effect: A magicians brings out a box of red rose tea. The magician
reaches inside the box and pulls out a red rose tea bag. At this
time the magician puts a nice red candle on the table and lights the
candle.

The magician than takes the red rose tea bag and touches it to the
flame of the candle in a blink of an eye the tea bag is gone and in
its place is a real red rose.

Props: an appearing red rose, flash paper, Flash power, Flash
string, an empty box of red rose tea and Flash paper glue.

Note: If you can't find flash paper glue I use very thin layers of
clear nail polish. Also you can get the appearing rose at your magic
dealer.

Construction Of Tea Bag: you have to basically make a tea bag out of
all of your flash props. If you know what a tea bag looks like then
it is going to be easy to make. You are going to make rectangular
sheet. This, when folded will look like a square. Once you have made
the square you are going to glue the sides together. Now you will
have a pocket at the top of the bag to put your flash powder in.

If you don't want to use flash powder then put some black pepper
into the bag but very little that way it doesn't make a very big
mess. Once you have done that then you are going to add your flash
string to the bag. You take your flash string and glue one end
slightly into the top of the tea bag and then glue everything shut.
At the other end of your string you are going to add your red rose
paper that you find at every end of the tea bag. Now you are almost
ready to do the trick.

Method: Everything should fit into the tea box. You will have this
placed in or on your table. You are going to take out your candle
and place it on your table. Light like you would normally do. You
will fold up your rose in you hand. At the same time you are going
to pull out your tea bag. Next you are going to carefully touch the
tea bag to the candle and as it is burning then you are going to let
your rose drop from your hand.

Note: This effect is done to slow music for example "The Lady In
Red" so make sure all your movements are slow as well. By having
slower movements it will intertwine with the music and will look
great. This would be a great effect for weddings followed by other
rose and flower effects like the color changing rose and torch to
rose and the dancing rose.

Special Note: I feel that this effect played with the right music
can be a very moving and heartfelt effect the blend of fire and a
little misdirection can create even a mood for love. I do feel that
this is a great effect and should not be just passed by give it a
try I promise you will love it.

I'm trying my best to give you guys my very best I hope you enjoy it
and thank you for giving this effect a try...........JAMIE-G

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21. The Amazing Orchante Saga
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Message from Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)(UK ex-pat Kiwi)

Page 11

The Wairoa College Incident!

Several fads started up at College; one was the ‘Staring Without
Blinking’ contest; teachers wondered what the hell was going on,
classrooms full of ‘Zombies’ trying to ‘Outstare’ each other - of
course it was my fault; everything was - admittedly I started it,
part of my ‘Hypnotic Lessons’ – nobody beat me! Another ‘Craze’
started by the ‘Tough Boys’ (to prove they could ‘Take Pain’ like
that weird Tommy Orchard), was to smash at full force their
knuckles, apparently, on the top edge of tables; the resounding
‘Crack’ made everyone not ‘In The Know’ cringe; they should have
been crippled, for life!

The secret - just before your knuckles hit the table, you open your
hand. It is your palm and fingers hitting the table that creates the
awful ‘crack!’ As your arm swings on down, you quickly, close your
fingers again. The illusion is perfect, try it some time, it doesn’t
hurt - really! My answer to the ‘Toughies’ - Actually Do It - In the
Centre of the Table! Looking back, I must have been bloody mad! Even
though I would ‘kill’ the pain with self-hypnosis, I could still
have done some permanent damage to my hand and my fingers. Very
lucky! Very stupid!

The other fad, which I didn’t start (honest), was to get someone to
squat down, take 10 deep breaths then on the tenth one, they had to
hold their breath and stand straight up. You, standing behind them,
then placed your arms around their middle and squeezed tightly.
Within 30 seconds, they would go utterly limp and become
unconscious. You then lowered them gently to the ground, where they
would lie, twitching like mad for a few seconds then, slowly come
round. I can only describe the sensation as ‘Going under Anaesthetic
’ - your brain whirls like a Pinwheel then – Nothing! The next
minute you come round and find yourself lying on the ground.
Everyone was at it, taking turns to knock each other out. These fads
all started in response to my ‘Hypnotic Antics’.

Then the ‘Proverbial’ starts hitting the fan. I have some excellent
hypnotic subjects, and I’m now trying out post-hypnotic a
suggestion, that is, giving your hypnotised subject(s) a suggestion
to carry out a particular action, at a signal from you, some time
after they have woken up, and they have no conscious memory of
having received any instructions from you.

I’ve also acquired a brand new, hot off the press, book ‘The Eyes
Have It’ by my hero ‘Franquin’ an Autobiography published 1957. (If
you haven’t read it, try to get it from a Library. I promise you,
you won’t be disappointed.) In it, he describes how, as a schoolboy
at Wellington College, he got ‘Stuffy’ Logan to throw his inkwell at
the blackboard. Methinks “I can do that!” I don’t remember who my
hapless subject was, but we did have ink bottles so…at my signal, he
stood up, bottle in hand, and fired it straight at the blackboard!
It took off across the classroom like a rocket, heading for outer
space. ‘BANG’! An eternity of shocked silence then - everybody,
every eye, every finger, was pointing in my direction. When the
‘bizarre’ happened, you could bet that ‘Tommy Orchard’ was behind
it, somehow!

I’m marched off to the Headmaster’s office; a call was put through
to my father in Raupunga…! For several weeks I’m a model pupil but,
I’ve been ‘Bitten’ by the Magic, Fakir and Hypnotism ‘Bugs’, my very
soul has been infected for life - I’m destined to be an Entertainer!
One day after school, it happens! Somehow, an impromptu
demonstration of hypnotism starts - just outside the school gates on
the footpath. . My ‘audience’ swells, spills out onto the road, the
traffic has been forced to a standstill! Tommy ‘the ‘Great?’ is
‘buried’ in the middle of a huge ‘bull-ring’ blissfully unaware of
what’s happening outside of it. Then the headmaster, the teachers
are all there - “What’s causing all the commotion?” “Oh, No - It’s
That Tommy Orchard Again!”

I’m marched off yet again to the Headmaster’s office; again, Dad is
called - this time It’s Serious! Expulsion Hangs In The Air! It’s
“Toe the line, young man - or else!” The incident hits ‘The Wairoa
Star’ the local newspaper, and my name is in print - for the very
first time. Don’t remember much after that, except that I earned one
hell of a reputation and a hell of a ‘Sore Arse’ from my father.

'Continues next week'

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