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Issue Number: #944
Date: Sunday 5th August 2012
Editor: Alan Watson
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. Mega Thanks To Luis de Matos
3. Vanish Magic Magazine 3 - FREE International Magic Magazine
4. 2012 Milbourne Christopher Foundation Awards
5. S.A.M. Contest Award Recipients For 2012
6. Hamburg's Magic Nights
7. 5th European Magic History Conference In Hamburg
8. August 2012 Issue Of The Linking Ring Magazine
9. Remarkable Magic #44 - Nick Lewin
10. Why Attend A Convention - #267 - Kyle Peron
11. In Conversation with George Schindler - #4
12. 2012 August Magic Castle Schedule
13. Dedicated To Peter Reveen, Master Magician
14. Docc Hilford Finishes Nine Week Run In Mexico
15. Magic Hall Of Fame Elects Three New Members
16. 16th Annual Motor City Close-Up Convention
17. Melbourne Magic Festival
18. Magicol Magazine: Missing Back Issues
19. Fire Eating By Gerald Taylor
20. Magicians Feud
21. Magic New Zealand App
22. e-zine Archives
23. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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For those who would like to read Magic New Zealand in a HTML format go to:
http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2012-Jan-to-Dec-2012/944-Aug05-2012.html

What a fabulous experience this year's EMC Conference was! Magic New Zealand was very proud to be one of the Media Partners to this AWESOME event. A HUGE thanks must go Luis de Matos, David Britland and Marco Tempest for staging this remarkable innovative event. Like my wife Michele said "this is so addictive please keep them coming"!

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Warning registrations for the 31st New Zealand International Magicians Convention will be closing off on 30th September. If you are planning to
attend register NOW by going to:
http://www.ibmring160.com/media/7578/registration%20form.pdf

Credit card payment form for convention registration go to:
http://www.ibmring160.com/media/8357/skmbt_c451f12022209470.pdf

Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. Mega Thanks To Luis de Matos
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Message by Paul Daniels (UK)

Can I, through your incredible newsletter, thank all those who took part in the astonishing EMC experience. Of course mega thanks to Luis de Matos (who should be given every magical award in existence) and his lady Vanessa (Cor!), and all his whizz kids behind and in front of the scenes. It could not have been better. Words cannot describe the huge effort involved in making it all happen and the genius of Marco Tempest and David Britland. If ever anyone talks about the A Team of Magic, that was it.

I would also like to thank those who sat around the tables with me and who
imparted their knowledge and skills quite freely, and I do mean freely; remember no-one got paid. That's a helluva trick Luis. I was inspired, and as last year, picked up some great ideas and moves.

I couldn't answer all the questions I was asked so if people want to email me I will try to get back to them with the answers ... the contact link is on my website.

One more thing, as I have explained the reason in my blog, I am selling posters and books on eBay and my seller name is pauldaniels. The prices are all on there and some of the stuff is new-ish and some vintage/antique.

After our amazing trip to the best magic studio setup in the world, now I am inspired to clean out my workshop!

Best wishes

PD

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3. Vanish Magic Magazine 3 - FREE International Magic Magazine
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine

Vanish Magic Magazine 3 - FREE International Magic Magazine mega issue!!!

160 pages of articles, tricks and essays from all around the world, and it's ALL FREE!!

This mega issue is a celebration of over 60,000 downloads for our last issue - it looks as though we'll be reaching our target of 100,000 downloads before the year is out!!

Feature Article - Richard Webster - Mentalist and Author who has sold over 10 million books. Find out how we went from a kids entertainer to the world's Number One New Age and Mentalism author.
Scryer's Svengali by Neal Scryer - Neal shares an amazing routine using a Svengali Routine from his latest book "Neal Scryer and Friends"
The Birthday Card Trick - By Richard Webster
Extreme Inversion by Magic Ning Babe
Creating A Mega Stunt by JC Sum
Bamboozlers by Diamond Jim Tyler
How To Choose Music For Acts by Jan Kosters
Child's Play by Tony Chris
Supermans' Crystal Cave Routine By Tony Chris
Life as an International Entertainer by Charles Bach
Marked Deck For Idiots by Chipper Lowell
Illusion Design by Mark Parker
Hard Day's Night by Bizzaro
The Proverbial Standing Ovation by Matthew Fallon
Clearly Q & A Routine by Banachek
Magic Trick, e-book and App Reviews
Nick Lewin Presents ...
Quick Flip Book Test by Wayne Rogers
The Success Series by Cris Johnson
In The Trenches by Floyd Collins
From Package to Platform by Lee Alex
Is Your Logo Working For You? By Kyle Peron
Magic for the Masses by Michael Grandinetti
Income Marketing System for Magicians by Randy Charach
A long Time Coming by Mark Stevens
From The Desk of Keith Fields
A Better Performance Check List by Ken Dyne
Street Theatre by Kyle Ravin
Cards Across by Tony Binarelli
Candy and Gum by Pablo Amira
Silk Contact by Laurens Godon
7 Days A Week by TC Tahoe
The Horus Eye by Luca Volpe
Comedy Opener by Greg Arce
Instant Stooge by Danny Archer

Available As A PDF From www.vanishmagazine.com

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4. 2012 Milbourne Christopher Foundation Awards
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Message by William Rauscher (US)

This year's Milbourne Christopher Foundation Awards were presented at the S.A.M. Convention Banquet. Chairman William V. Rauscher along with judges Tony Clark, Raymond J. Goulet, Michael Miller and Thomas A. Ewing presented the awards.

The Illusionist Award went to Nathan Burton
Mentalist Award to Jon Stetson
Close-Up Award to Paul Gertner
Masters Award to Fantasio
Lifetime Achievement Award to Milt Larsen
Literary Award to Fergus Roy

The Foundation sponsored the night before event presenting Fergus Roy in a lecture on his four volume work entitled: The Davenport Story.

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5. S.A.M. Contest Award Recipients For 2012
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Message by Paul Critelli (US)

The Dr. Paul Critelli Close-Up Contest of Magic - 2012:

Chairperson's High Score Award - Ben Jackson
Silver Medal of Merit - Ben Jackson

Second Highest Score - Pipo Villanueva

William Andrews Mystic Craig Award for Professional Promise in Close-Up - Chaz King

Brad Jacobs People's Choice Award - Close-Up - Ben Jackson

President's Award - Pipo Villanueva

The Father Cyprian Murray Stage Contest of Magic - 2012

Chairperson's High Score Award - Hiroki Hara

Second Highest Score - Reuben Moreland

Brad Jacobs People's Choice Award - Stage - Hiroki Hara

President's Award - Bill Boaz

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6. Hamburg's Magic Nights
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Message by Wittus Witt (Germany)

I am organizing for the second time "Hamburg's magic nights" which was a huge success last year.

In a small theater I present during the weekend of October 19 - 21 2012 each night fellow magicians with their full evening theatre program. This year I will openon Friday night with "Stefan Alexander Rautenberg", on Saturday a team from the "Flicking Fingers" will present their program and on Sunday night there will be a well known magic lady named "Michelle Spillner". If you happen to be in Hamburg during this weekend, please get in touch with me.

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7. 5th European Magic History Conference In Hamburg
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Message by Wittus Witt (Germany)

I am organizing the 5th European Magic History Conference in Hamburg for 2013, which takes place from August 28 - 31. Information can be found here:
http://www.european-magic-history.com

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8. August 2012 Issue Of The Linking Ring Magazine
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Message by Paul A. Lelekis (US)

August 2012 issue of The Linking Ring magazine, Vol. 92, No. 8:

Editor: Samuel Patrick Smith
Reviewed by Paul A. Lelekis

This month's cover of TLR proudly displays, The Convention Issue covering the events of The Magic of Norfolk - I.B.M.'s 84th Annual Convention, coined the "Reinvention Convention" held in Norfolk Virginia, July 3 - 7! A beautiful, colorful account is described in detail by the Editor of The Linking Ring, Mr. Samuel Patrick Smith! This convention gets better and better every year! Fresh new talent
abounded!

Next year's convention will be held in Phoenix, Arizona and is promised to have even more talent than this year! The Convention Committee should be commended for their amazing success of a monumental task!

The Linking Ring boasts the world's largest circulation of any printed magic
magazine and has now launched a beautiful digital edition. I.B.M. membership is required to receive this monthly magazine. Members can access The Linking Ring at www.magician.org. This site allows one, portal entry into the world of magic!

Each month in The Linking Ring, the Ring Events provide readers with the "scoop" on what is happening in different Rings around the world. In addition, read about the many I.B.M. ring events occurring around the world, their special events and charitable activities.

Also of note are articles on The Magic of Russia and the Deaf Magician's Annual Conference.

This month's One-Man Parade features the magic of Ron Bell! This is Ron's 5th Parade and recipient of the coveted Howard Bamman Trophy in 1972! You know you'll learn some great magic!

Below are articles in which you can learn some fantastic magic!

Mike Power's Card Corner presents "A Four Ace Quickie" by Jimmy "Cards" Molinari.

Ways And Means by Joe M. Turner presents "A Bunny Goes Out to Lunch" by Rick
Silver!

Peter Marucci's Showtime presents "The Key" which is a very nice routine with the popular "Haunted Key"!

Storytelling Magic by Ed Solomon presents "A Gift from a Child" utilizing a magic prop you probably already own!

The Linking Ring has a team of experts who review many new items of magic so that the magicians of the world may purchase wisely!

There are too many articles and too much magic in this issue of The Linking Ring for me to list, but everyone is world class!

Advertisers -- your products will enjoy unsurpassed worldwide promotion in The Linking Ring through the beautiful printed magazine, the dazzling digital edition, and links from the I.B.M. Web Portal.

For details about advertising in The Linking Ring, contact BJ Hickman at:
advertising@magician.org

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9. Remarkable Magic #44 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)

A brief 'Hullo' from the road..

Greetings from the middle of a very hectic seven-day tour of the Mediterranean, with a very brief note this week. Very little time to think let alone get my computer humming!

I wanted to ask for a little input from our readers about a future project that I am putting into action in upcoming issues of Magic New Zealand. While it isn't drastically different from columns I have previously written, it is significantly different in the way I will be researching, writing and tackling it.

I have written at some length over the past six and a half years about my friends, mentors and influences in magic. I recently did some thinking about a few of the truly iconic magicians that I have met briefly but whose influence on me was less profound, simply because I wasn't in the right place at the right time. I feel that this needs to be addressed.

Right at the top of this list are two wonderful English magicians that I want to write about, David Berglas and Paul Daniels. Mr. Berglas was one of the magicians that I remember most vividly watching on TV when I was growing up, however I never had a chance to see him performing live or even to meet him in person. As a young man, it was impossible not to be influenced by this powerful and dramatic performer.

Paul Daniels was a magician that I heard a great deal about from Ken Brooke. Ken was always supremely confident that Paul would become a tidal wave in the world of comedy magic. How right he was! Leaving England in early 1974, I missed the gigantic force of nature that Paul became, with his amazing contribution to the English magic scene. How many magicians must have been launched due to Mr. Daniels groundbreaking TV shows?

Arriving in Los Angeles, I had missed some really inspiring early TV appearances by Mark & Nani Wilson. I certainly didn't miss or underrate the huge influence of their network TV series, 'Magic Land of Allakazam.' Mark and Nani's live and television appearances have affected and inspired entire generations of magicians over the years. Like Paul Daniels, I have met Mark and Nani on various occasions but certainly wouldn't feel comfortable in implying that I know them well enough to describe them as friends.

This all makes it a really great challenge to me as a writer, to research and contribute a written work about these three iconic giants of magic. It will require more research and study than I normally devote to my columns! I would like to get to the heart of their gigantic influence over several generations of my contemporaries. Are there any other performers that I should include in this ongoing project? I know there are, and would love your input in adding to my list.

I don't foresee this being a weekly series of articles, however I would like to be able to add them on a regular basis to my writing in Magic New Zealand. I also plan to add photographs and memorabilia and turn these initial sketches into fully-fledged articles. That would give me a real sense of accomplishment.

Who are the magicians, who motivated and inspired you? Drop me a note at
nicklewin1@mac.com and give me your thoughts if you would, I would really appreciate it.

Click on by my website and take a look at http://www.nicklewin.com I have
some very commercial magic available, and a new gem waiting to be added any minute. I also have a new video product promo available at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoHLjoXjnqw&feature=plcp

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10. Why Attend A Convention - #267 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign

With the tremendous amount of conventions being held each year all over the world, why attend one? What is in it for you and what should you get out of it? This was a question I found myself asking after attending the S.A.M. National convention in Las Vegas.

Certainly there are many reasons to attend a convention and we each have our own. Some go for the talent that is brought in. Some go for the shows being held and yet others go for the dealers and the lectures.

I personally feel what draws folks to attend a certain convention over another is location and talent. These 2 main areas seem to be what brings attendance numbers up.

People want to be with talented folks and learn from them as well. Location makes a difference as it impacts costs and allows families to decide if it can become a vacation that is of interest to all members.

But are any of these reasons really at the heart if why you should attend and what you can get out of it? Sure the talent is great and the dealers important. Location does make a difference. However, I would like to think there's a deeper reason that can really make a difference.

Why do I attend? Friendship. It is as simple as that. The magic fraternity should be all about friendship and comradery. There is just something special about seeing old friends and getting a chance to meet new ones.

I gain so much out of just talking with someone over lunch. I learn so much from jam sessions around tables. It is all the things that go on outside of the schedule that impacts me the most.

Never forget the older folks that are at these conventions. So many people do not give them a second thought. Many never talk to them or even ask them how they are doing.

What we fail to realize is that this older generation set the path for which we follow. We follow in their footsteps. Many of these folks know much more then you would ever think. Their wealth of knowledge is staggering and they are dying to tell anyone who simply asks it of them.

If you see someone sitting alone, go over and sit next to them. Introduce yourself and find out a little about them. I guarantee you that you will experience an amazing thing. The friendships that develop is the real magic of conventions.

Friendships that develop can last a lifetime. You certainly can learn a lot in books and at magic lectures. But shouldn't we also have the ability to learn and share from each other?

I can personally tell you that some of the best information I ever received was simply from having the ability to ask. How amazing it is to be able to ask someone something and receive information back?

The brotherhood of magic is something that is very special. However, many do not take it seriously. Many folks forget about the people around them or feel they have to hide and guard everything they learned. Why?

What is stopping you from being able to be a friend to someone else? Conventions are a gathering of magicians and entertainers who share a deep interest just like you do. Why not share thoughts and ideas with folks who can give a different perspective.

The next time you attend a convention, make sure you realize what is truly most important. Have fun at the shows. Learn from the lectures. However, take time to be a friend to someone else. Share ideas and learn to listen to what others have to say. I think if you do, you will find attending conventions to be an amazing experience.

Peron Design is my freelance design company that specializes in providing graphic design and marketing services for entertainers and small businesses. If you would like to see samples of my work, please find me on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign. You may also send me an email and I would be happy to send out samples to you or answer any questions you may have. As always, I can be reached at magic4u02@aol.com.

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11. In Conversation with George Schindler - #4
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Message by Anthony Darkstone Brook - Europe/USA

AD: You have been writing a column in M-U-M for some time now and it is filled with the most wonderful stories from your past and the many great people you write about . naturally, you must have some truly wonderful memories . is there a story you would like to share ..

GS: One in particular .there are loads of stories. too many to tell here. Thanks to John Moehring ( former M-U-M Editor ) I did the Dean's List column limited to one topic at a time. I prefer to ramble as a diary which it is now. Perhaps I'll do a piece on how I met you and your wife in Portugal. I still recall the great evening having dinner on a river boat in the harbor. We arrived from Lisbon, and when we got to the ship, you were already on board with a bottle of Port Wine.

AD: He! He! Yes that was fun .. And it was a good Vintage too. and hey! George I brought you another vintage when I visited with you and Aunt Nina in New York. You are costing me a fortune!! Just kidding, a pleasure always . a joy to know that you have good taste and that you have an appreciative palate. Now tell me... you are well known for Corporate Magic and indeed your appearances at many venues all over the world but I heard that you started in showbiz as a Ventriloquist. What's the full story on that?

GS: I was always a magician, first. But as a kid Abe Hurwitz loaned me a vent doll for a show and told me I was to do vent. He said it was easy. He gave me 3 rules :-

1- Pretend the puppet is real,
2- When the puppet speaks change your voice.
3- Speak without moving your lips.

Actually that's all there is to it. The corporate and trade shows came many years later.

AD: You gave me a fine signed Poster when I stayed with you in Brooklyn, New York and that Poster exuded an air of Magic all of its own . how did a Comedian/Ventriloquist conquer the Corporate and Trade Show Market as a Magician?

GS: After getting married and starting to raise a family. I needed a "real" job. Magicians in show business did not always work regularly. My cousin offered me a job in his electronics firm and I bought and sold electron tubes which were government surplus.

I became Purchasing Agent and it allowed me to do weekend shows and still have a regular salary to live on. When I became Vice President I was able to take long lunch breaks and could visit the Rossoff magic table a few times a week. One of my duties was to arrange our exhibits at a yearly trade show. That's when my eyes were opened to the possibilities of combining magic and sales.

End of Part 4

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12. 2012 August Magic Castle Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger (US)

July 30 - August 5th - Future Stars Of Magic Week

Close-Up Gallery
Sean Trinh, Tricky Devil, Hyuman Miyahara, Dylan Bamberger, Clark Brown, Aki Mitsui, Michael Stern, John Accardo, Daniel Perez and Zach Davidson
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Collins Key
Late: Mark Gibson

Palace of Mystery
Fernando Velasco, Derek McKee, Mario Seki,
Show Yamazaki, Trigg Watson, Kyle Eschen, Hiroki Hara

Peller Project
Jeff Black
Mike Jacobson

W. C. Fields Bar
Jack Medlevine

August 6-12th

Close-Up Gallery
Early: Armando Lucero
Late: Boris Wild

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Jack Nasher
Late: Tom Ogden

Palace of Mystery
Chuck Jones and Company

Peller Project
Rob Zabrecky
Derek Hughes

W. C. Fields Bar
Danny Magic

August 13-19th

Close-Up Gallery
Early: Danny Ray
Late: Brian Ochab

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Daniel Ketchedjian
Late: Ron Saylor

Palace of Mystery
Dana Daniels "The NO Show"

Richard Allen

Peller Project
Paul Draper
Christian Cagigal

W. C. Fields Bar
Terry Lunceford

August 20-26th

Close-Up Gallery
Early: John Carney
Late: Jon Armstrong

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Pop Haydn
Late: Michael Carbonaro

Palace of Mystery
J.Neal & Liane
Ray Pierce

Peller Project
Doug Brewer
John George
Jeff Abbit

W. C. Fields Bar
Mark Collier

August 27th - September 2nd

Close-Up Gallery
Early: Brad Berlin
Late: LUIS

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Alba
Late: Jamy Ian Swiss

Palace of Mystery
John Shyrock and Mari Lynn
Eric Buss

Peller Project
Jimmy H.
Matt Vizio

W. C. Fields Bar
Rich Cowley

Performers are subject to change due to circumstances and availability

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13. Dedicated To Peter Reveen, Master Magician
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Message by Paul Stone (US)

The Innovention Convention which is taking place at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas from September 30 - October 3, is unlike ANY other Magic Convention.

Dedicated to Peter Reveen, Master Magician, world famous Hypnotist and formerly Lance Burton's Manager, and who is now suffering severely from Alzheimers, the Innovention will feature many of Peter's friends who will be appearing to give him their support.

Already confirmed are ... The Great Tomsoni & Co, Amazing Johnathon, Jeff Hobson, Christopher Hart, Farrell Dillon, Armando Lucero, Paul Vigil, Ben Stone, Scott Alexander, Fielding West, Michael Goudeau, Michael Holly, Bill Smith, Kyle & Mistie Knight, Bob Kohler, Seth Kramer, with more top class performers still to be announced. The Innovention will also be honouring Circus legend TIHANY, with a
'Lifetime Achievement' Award.

What makes the Innovention so different is that we are limiting numbers to around 200 attendees, who will enjoy unique access to all the performers, and excellent seats for all the Workshops, Lectures and Shows. So, you'll be close to everything!

Virtually all the Workshops and Lectures will be presented for the very first time, and the intimate Gold Coast Showroom is ideal for watching all the innovative sessions, as well as the fantastic line-up of talent who will be appearing in the Cabaret Shows.

To make it even better we are going to continue to offer the Special Discounted Registration price of $245 ($100 off the regular Registration) until we sell out. After that, there will be no more tickets!

We are also offering a limited number of Teen Registrations at just $100!

The Gold Coast is located just off the Las Vegas 'Strip' and next to the Rio, and we've negotiated an unbeatable Innovention accommodation rate of $40 per room per night for a Premium room.

So consider this ... a brilliant line-up, an intimate venue with great value accommodation, terrific choice of restaurants including a 24 hour TGI Friday's for late night sessions, 8 Workshops / Lectures, 2 world class Cabaret Shows, and the best technical back up at any Magic Convention!

Throw in some surprise Las Vegas VIP's, and it all adds up to an unmissable and wonderful few days of magic!

For full details and to Register, check out info@Innovention2012.com

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14. Docc Hilford Finishes Nine Week Run In Mexico
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Message by Docc Hilford (US)

Almost headed home after a 2 month run in Cancun, Mexico. When I get back to the Docc Studios I have several Doccinars and new projects that will fly out.
But let's bask in the sun for a few days longer, shall we? And read what a local tourist mag wrote about the show...

July, 2012
Mentalist Docc Hilford is completing the final week of a nine week engagement of Cancun luxury resorts. His show, Docc Hilford, The Miami Mindreader, is unique brand of mentalism and has been a smashing success with both hotel guests and staff. The show is an interesting chain of events probably best describe by Donny Doyle of D&M Entertainment Agency, "That wasn't mentalism. That was fun!"

Docc performs many original pieces but in a way never previously seen. He reverses the mind reading process and lets the audience read his mind. In one particularly stunning demonstration, Hilford asks a woman from the audience how far off a volunteer will be from a secret target number. The volunteer guesses Hilford's number and misses it by three. But it's exactly how far off the woman in the audience predicted.

In the show I saw, Hilford said he would take a chance. Another volunteer tore up a newspaper, keeping one little scrap for herself. Hilford went back into the audience to talk with a little girl. Apparently, she was instructed to think of a word that would be on the other side of the woman's scrap of newspaper. Although the girl imagined a strange word, WARP, she was correct. The headline on the woman's piece read, NUCLEAR TIME WARP.

The big final number involves a married couple, two books and an unforgettable demonstration of what Hilford calls, "Putting a thought into someone's mind." In the middle of the experiment, Hilford points to people and reveals their names, birthdays and favorite colors without having spoken to them beforehand.

Hilford keeps the audience laughing and participating throughout the hour long program. This night had a capacity crowd that stood up for the final round of appreciative applause. Hilford's right when he suggests that the audience will remember what they see for years to come. Docc Hilford - The Miami Mindreader. Showing nightly in several resorts along the Cancun Mayan Riviera.

Peace,
Docc

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15. Magic Hall Of Fame Elects Three New Members
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Message by George Schindler (US)

The Hall of Fame and Magic Museum of the Society of American Magicians elected three members at the S.A.M convention in Las Vegas on July 23.

Living members are David Copperfield and David Goodsell. plus posthumous member Doug Henning.

Official installation will be made at a later date.

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16. 16th Annual Motor City Close-Up Convention
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Message by John Luka

John Luka's
16th Annual Motor City Close-Up Convention
November 16-18, 2012
Hello Everyone,

The 16th Annual Motor City Close-Up Convention will be here in November. Now in its 16th year, the Motor City Close-Up Convention will feature another amazing line-up plus some added surprises.

This year the Motor City Convention will take place the weekend of November 16-18, 2012. The Motor City Convention will feature Darwin Ortiz, Garrett Thomas, Mark Zacharia, and Kainoa Harbottle. As usual, you will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with these performers, ask questions, and share some of your ideas with them. You can also register quickly and easily on line via PayPal.

You will enjoy the new spacious facility, The DoubleTree by Hilton Dearborn / Detroit located at 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, MI 48228, Phone:
(313) 336-3340. Website: www.dearborn.doubletree.com/

I am looking forward to seeing you at this year's event.
John Luka
Motor City Close-Up Convention
http://www.johnlukamagic.com/

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17. Melbourne Magic Festival
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Message by Lee Cohen (Australia)

The Melbourne Magic Festival is now taking proposals and expressions of interest from anyone wishing to produce a show in 2013. With so many people interested in being part of next year's program we are getting started nice and early! The Festival runs for 2 weeks during the Winter school holidays (in July) and is open to magic performances of all styles for any age group.

Send through your expressions of interest and enquiries to the Festival Director, Tim Ellis via email tim@magicunlimited.com. Please include your name, a brief description of your proposed show and the recommended age group.

The festival grows from year to year with interest from performers, the public and the media at an all time high we anticipate a fabulous festival in 2013.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best wishes,

*Lee Cohen

President, Australian Institute of Magic
president@australianinstituteofmagic.org

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18. Magicol Magazine: Missing Back Issues
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Message by Peter Evans (Australia)

I am looking for two back issues of Magicol Magazine, No.'s 178 & 181. Unfortunately the publisher no longer retains copies of these issues.

So if anyone wishes to sell their copies I would be very please to negotiate a reasonable price.

Email me at poevans@hotmail.com

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19. Fire Eating By Gerald Taylor
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Message by Arthur Reed (South Africa)

I have the Classical Technique of Fire Eating book signed by Gerald Taylor copy number 200 for sale. I can be contacted at arthur@arthurreed.co.za.

Yours sincerely,
Arthur Reed South Africa

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20. Magicians Feud
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Message by Gord Boyes (Canada)

Do you like Game Shows? I'm going to be running one in the style of Family Feud, called Magicians Feud. I'm looking for magicians willing to participate in a survey to get the answers for the game (ie - the top xx numbers to the following question).

Initially I'll be running the game at local meetings and/or conventions, so I would prefer to collect the answers from people outside of my area.

Participants will receive a survey monkey with 10 questions that should be answered without giving too much thought, as though someone has stopped you in the shopping mall. I would like to start with 30 questions so there will be 3 survey rounds, and may continue to be more.

If you're willing to help with this, please send email to survey@partygameshows.com

Your contact information will be use only for this purpose and will not be shared with anyone else.

Please forward this to magician friends so I can get the most data possible.

Thanks,
Gord Boyes
http://www.partygameshows.com

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21. Magic New Zealand App
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Magic New Zealand now has its very own app that can be launched on any
tablet.

Go to: www.app.cat/magicnewzealand on your tablet to download the FREE Magic
New Zealand app.

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