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Issue Number: #958
Date: Sunday 23rd September 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. Burton Sues King
3. Vanish Magic Magazine Update
4. Joe Porper Rip-offs
5. Remarkable Magic #51 - Nick Lewin
6. Festivals - Be Prepared - #274 - Kyle Peron
7. In Conversation with Pat Fallon - #2
8. Las Vegas Magic - October, 2012
9. Fantasma Events - Marc Salem
10. IBM British Ring Convention
11. Malaysia Week & TV Event 2013 @ The Magic Castle
12. "Shore Is Magic!" - Family Comedy Magic Show
13. Update - 31st NZ International Magicians Convention
14. Magic New Zealand App
15. e-zine Archives
16. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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For those who would like to read the Magic New Zealand ezine
in a HTML
format go to:
http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2012-Jan-to-Dec-2012/958-Sep23-2012.html
I
hear that Val Valentino (The Masked Magician) is going to
tour Australia and New Zealand. Shows in Australia will be
Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and for New Zealand,
Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Just
read that Sue-Anne Webster is engaged to Geoffrey McSkimming.
Remember
if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. Burton Sues King
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Article forwarded on by Peter Stone
Las
Vegas Review-Journal
In
a legal dispute that puts two comedy magicians at odds, Flamingo
headliner Nathan Burton alleges in a countersuit that Harrah's
headliner Mac King and his producer, Bill Voelkner, attempted
to defraud him...
To
read the full article go to:
http://www.lvrj.com/news/comedy-magicians-not-yukking-it-up-169941336.html
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3. Vanish Magic Magazine Update
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor of Vanish Magazine
We
are just putting finishing touches on the latest issue for
October/November. Our main feature is an in-depth interview
with Keith Barry on his rise to fame, and he offers up great
insights for anybody who wants to make a career as a performer.
As Keith said, an overnight sensation that took years of hard
work.
We
are pleased to welcome some new contributors which include
some very well
known names in the magic business.
Check
out www.vanishmagazine.com to download the last three issues
which are
FREE.
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4. Joe Porper Rip-offs
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Message by Carl Williams (US)
As
you know I seldom have much to say in your great column however
once in a
while an issue comes along that really stirs up my American/Welsh
blood. It has come to my attention that the Chinese are making
rip off copies of the Joe Porper version of the Lippencott
box. To make matters worse they are selling this item at a
fraction of the cost that Joe is asking for his.
I
am not a close friend of Joe Porper, in fact, I hardly know
the man, but over the years I have come to respect his incredible
craftsmanship. Whenever Joe turns on any of his power tools
you can be sure the result will be something special. The
item to which I now refer is a very clever innovation of the
classic Lippencott box. Joe has invented an exceptionally
unique design and has applied it to this old chestnut. Joe
has done very well with this item in the marketplace.
At
lease this has been the case until just recently when the
Chinese decided to move in for a piece of the action. Needless
to say Joe's uniquely machined apparatus is far superior in
every respect to the Chinese rip off model but still there
are those American magicians that want to save a few pennies
by going, "cheap screw" with the Chinese copy.
I
am told there is nothing that can be done about this sick
situation. I know how Joe must feel because, in the past,
I too have experienced the same kind of violation regarding
a few of my efforts to develop new magic items. In closing
let me say one thing regarding this kind of criminal behavior,
namely, we Americans don't have to give these thieves our
money. We have a choice to purchase American quality magic,
so let's do it!
Pay
the additional money Joe is asking for his well-crafted box,
it is worth it. Joe, in my opinion, is an outstanding craftsman
with a most innovative mind. Do you really want junk apparatus
in your act, or would you rather pay a little more so you
can perform at your best with the best? Together both builders
and American magicians can beat these Chinese crooks.
Let's
buy American made magic to enable guys like Joe Porper to
continue to produce the clever, well made, magic masterpieces
he is so well known for. We may not be able to undersell these
unethical Chinese rip off businessmen but we can slow them
down considerably by attacking their merchandise outlets.
I for one desire the Joe Porper high quality kind of magic
and intend to do all I can to promote it. How about giving
a hand and a few extra bucks the next time you buy magic apparatus
and get a Joe Porper Lippencott box American style, you can't
go wrong.
Custom
Magic
Carl Williams, builder
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5. Remarkable Magic #51 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
Great
advice and tips from a Pro.
This
is a somewhat belated second half of a column I wrote recently
about Gary Hunter. For those of you who aren't familiar with
Gary, he is a superb ventriloquist and also one of the leading
cruise directors in the cruise industry.
Gary
has seen the industry from both sides, as a performer and
as the man who has to fill out the report that may (or may
not) get an act rebooked. He is an ultimate professional in
both these capacities and I recently took the opportunity
to have him share some of his insights with our readers.
I
asked Gary to share five 'golden rules' for performers with
me. I didn't give him time to think about the answers he gave
me, instead I tried to get his immediate, and impromptu responses.
Although I was fully aware that Gary was speaking as a non-magician,
I was delighted that his answers translated universally and
seamlessly to a magical audience. Here is his list....
1.
Be relaxed onstage. The more relaxed you are, then the more
relaxed your audience will be. He rightly pointed out that
audiences instinctively know when you are comfortable with
your material and when you aren't. A relaxed, confident tone
will let the audience know that they are in the hands of a
pro, which is great basis for a strong show.
2.
Really know your material before going onstage and then trust
your material, this status is made easier by making sure that
your act consists of largely true and tried material. Hunter
says that part of his success has never trying to be too original.
This certainly doesn't mean he steals people's jokes or acts.
Gary points out that there are many universally wonderful
jokes out there, which have been around for years, and are
proven commodities. Your job is to figuring out an interesting
route to get to the punch line, and then maybe giving that
punch line a little twist. A familiar and funny series of
jokes can act as 'tent poles' to keep your act moving in an
entertaining fashion.
3.
Gary is a firm believer in the comedic 'Law of Three.' Framing
your jokes in sets of three, 'joke-joke-BIG joke.' He then
sets up a storyline by interjecting original material and
jokes to pave the way to his ultimate destination. He has
written his show so that he is continually telling a story
that keeps leading to his next major reaction. He lets the
audience enjoy the journey as well as the destination.
4.
Dress like an entertainer, and make sure that when you hit
that stage you are dressed above your audience. Dress like
a showman---not necessarily glitz and glamour but meticulously.
Gary is a performer from the old school and never sits down
prior to a show in his working pants. The only crease in his
pants will be the razor sharp one on the front where it should
be! Oh, and polish those shoes...
5.
Know how to get on and off your stage. Your entry and exit
onstage is the most important thing you will do during the
show. You must walk out onstage so that people will sit up
and pay attention. You want them to subconsciously change
position, doing this will help cause their blood to flow and
this will energize them for your performance. You may be the
third or fourth act they are watching and you want their full
attention. When the show is finished you have to know how
to take your bow, really enjoy receiving your applause; and
then get off and stay off, leaving them wanting more. A much
quoted but often overlooked state of affairs!
I
really liked Gary's list! They are simple and direct points
that are worth reflecting upon carefully, and can improve
any show with their application. I thank him for taking the
time to share them with me and allowing me to pass them on
to you.
Check
out my website, I will be releasing a very cool new effect
shortly called 'Nick Lewin's Ultimate Card in Envelope.' It
is an inexpensive blockbuster of a close-up item that has
become the hit of my lecture. It is a gem of a routine ideal
for 'strolling' performers because it re-sets itself every
time you perform it! Details of its release and the rest of
my product line are available at www.nicklewin.com
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6. Festivals - Be Prepared - #274 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
Working
any large event can be a lot of fun and a great means of revenue
for you. It gets you excited performing for a large amount
of people and the ability to market to them during the event
itself in numerous ways.
However,
working larger events like fairs and festivals pose other
problems that you simply do not have to deal with when working
smaller markets. There are so many variables one must consider.
The
first rule of thumb is to NEVER assume that things are going
to be provided for you or that common sense will prevail.
Sometimes it does, but many times it simply does not.
Assuming
you will be provided certain things only leads to a lot of
headaches and problems on the day of the event itself. If
in doubt, always ask. This is one reason why I tell everyone
to use contracts and to send out and information gathering
style letter or email to the client to fill out.
This
letter/email is designed to simply allow you to receive valuable
answers and feedback on various aspects of the show and the
event itself to ensure things run smoothly for the client
and for yourself. This is YOUR opportunity to make sure you
go over everything and anything that can help or hinder your
ability to put on a top show.
So
what should you ask a festival style client? What types of
things would you want to ensure you go over? Let me list a
few of them here to give you a general idea.
Important
Information and Questions:
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What type of staging do you have available for the day and
for our usage? Example, pavilion, grass, stage, band shell,
show mobile, tent, awning etc...We can pretty much work with
anything you have but wanted to find out what you already
had set up. Certain stage set ups will allow us to provide
more illusions incorporated into the show experience.
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Will we be sharing the staging area with other entertainers
that day? We can certainly work with any entertainers and
are happy to do so. This just allows us to know who we are
sharing with so that we can work out the best way to move
items on and off the stage between acts.
-
We will need to be able to drive our vehicle to as close to
the staging area as possible on the day of the show. We have
a lot of equipment and this makes for easy loading/unloading.
We will also need to be able to move the truck back near the
staging area at completion of our performances that day. Does
this work for you?
-
Will we be needing any parking passes or information in regards
to a special way that we have to gain access to the festival
area?
-
Is there an area that can be made available for us to get
changed into our performance attire? Even a restroom would
serve well for this.
-
What time are people arriving that day to set up? We would
like to arrive early enough to set up without being in any
ones way or causing traffic problems. Can you describe the
event schedule that day so that we can work with you on the
best arrival time?
-
We will need to gain access to electric; we have a 100 ft
electric cord should we need it but prefer access to be fairly
close by. Is this a problem for you?
-
We will need approx a 10x10 ft space somewhere next to our
performance area, this will allow us to store our props and
equipment and have it set up and ready to go on. We would
need this area from the time we arrive till the end of our
performances that day. We are happy to work with other acts
and your committee to make sure we are not in anyone's way.
Does this work for you?
-
In the event of inclement weather what is your weather or
rain policy for the fair or festival? Is it rain or shine
and who would make contact with us in order to get updated
cancellation information?
As
you can see these are just a few of the questions I will always
go over with the festival client at time of booking. By asking
these questions, I not only assure a less problematic time
at the event, but I also am looked upon as an entertainer
who is a true professional. The perceived value goes up in
the mind of the client.
Another
reason to always ask these things is that the client often
times has so much going on the day of the event, that their
head is spinning. They are mulit-tasking and running around
trying to simply handle every and all situations. The last
thing I want to do is add to their burden.
Even
worse is that if you need something, you end up waiting a
long time for it. If you are like me, I am self-sufficient.
I make sure every and all shows I do I am as self-contained
as I can be. This gives me more freedom and the ability to
handle things myself without relying upon others.
I
hope these ideas are of help to you and allow you to have
better success at your festival style events now and into
the future.
As
always, I encourage you the readers to let me know your thoughts.
So if you have any thoughts on my articles or suggestions
or comments, please feel free to e-mail me directly at magic4u02@aol.com.
I would love to hear from you.
-
"Blue and Gold! The Complete Guide to Working The Scout
Market!" is now
available as a soft cover printed book as well as an ebook
download.
http://www.magicenhancer.com/Blue/Gold.html
- "Encore! Creativity in the Art of Magic" Ebook.
Order online now at:
http://www.magicenhancer.com/Encore.html
- "Tips and Techniques on the Chair Suspension"
Ebook. Order online now at:
http://www.magicenhancer.com/ChairSuspension.html
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7. In Conversation with Pat Fallon - #2
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Message by Anthony Darkstone Brook - Europe/USA
www.patfallonmagic.com
AD:
A small but vital detail ..I know what you mean as I have
a friend who lives in a Palace but he works there too as part
of the Stable Management. you yourself know a few things about
stables and horses.
PF:
Yes Tony, I do. Soon after my 2nd birthday, my family and
I moved to the new development of Sallynoggin where I spent
a very happy childhood with my two older brothers. I was schooled
by the Christian Brothers in Eblana Avenue in Dun Laoghaire,
but I left school when I was 14 years old to embark on a career
as a flat race jockey.
I
signed on as an apprentice to racehorse trainer Kevin Kerr
whose stables were located in Clonee in County Meath about
twenty miles from my home. Together with fifteen other young
apprentices, I also lived there in somewhat primitive conditions
and was poorly paid.
I
remained there for the seven years of my apprenticeship but
in truth, I never established any real success as a jockey.
It was time to move on and in 1972 I moved to Newmarket with
my girlfriend Janet to take up a position of work jockey with
the former Queens jockey Doug Smith who had begun training
there.
AD:
You have any better luck there?
PF:
Not really Tony. My Newmarket move was not a happy one and
within a year I decided to leave the racing business altogether
and I moved to London.
AD: That proved to be a bit of a turning point didn't it?
PF:
Yes, it was. I married Janet and trained as a hotel and catering
manager. After a couple of years we moved back to Ireland
where we managed a number of small hotels in Killarney and
Dingle on the beautiful Ring of Kerry before going into private
service with the Guinness Family in Castleknock in Dublin.
AD:
It was around that time that your passion for Magic began;
share some of that story.
PF:
It was during that period I discovered my passion for magic
when I saw a young magician, Dan O'Donoghue (now the husband
of Ron McMillan's daughter Georgia) demonstrating a deck of
trick playing cards in Arnotts Department Store in Henry Street,
Dublin.
Also
English magician Paul Daniels was regularly on television
at that time and when he appeared for a two week run in Dublin's
Gaiety Theatre, I was at the front of the line for tickets.
AD:
That was the turning point?
PF:
Oh yes indeed Tony, that it was. On that February night in
Dublin I decided what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.
I knew I could never settle for anything other than being
a Professional magician.
End
of Part 2
www.patfallonmagic.com
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8. Las Vegas Magic - October, 2012
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com
Amazing
Johnathan
10 pm (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Bally's.
www.ballyslasvegas.com/casinos/ballys-las-vegas/casino-entertainment/amazing-johnathan-detail.html
Criss
Angel - Believe
7 (except Wed. & Thurs.) & 9:30 pm (Dark Sun. - Mon.)
- Luxor.
www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/believe/default.aspx
David
Copperfield - An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion
Sept. 20-Oct. 21, Nov. 1-Dec. 4, Dec. 16-31
7 & 9:30 pm & also 4 pm Sat. - MGM Grand.
www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/hollywood-theater.aspx
Gerry
McCambridge - The Mentalist
7:30 pm (Dark Wed.) - Planet Hollywood.
Comp Tickets and info: www.mentalist.com
Illusions
- Jan Rouven
7 pm (Dark Wed.) - Riviera.
www.illusionsvegas.com
Opening
October 15th:
Tommy Wind - The Next Evolution in Entertainment
5 pm & 7 pm, (Dark Thurs.) - The Boulevard Theatre
(Vegas Blvd between the MGM and Planet Hollywood).
www.Tommywindmagic.com
It's
Tricky - the "Original Nerd of Magic" Kyle Marlett
Starring the 5 pm, (Dark Wed. - Thurs.) - Royal House Resort.
www.royalhotelvegas.com/entertainment
Jeff
McBride's Wonderground
3rd Thurs. each month 7:30 to midnight - The Olive (3850 E
Sunset Dr.)
Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance Art. A whole new
show each month. Free
with 2 drink minimum.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.streetofcards.tv
Mac
King Comedy Magic Show
1 & 3 pm, (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Harrah's.
www.harrahslasvegas.com/casinos/harrahs-las-vegas/casino-entertainment/mac-king-detail.html
Free tickets (buy 1 drink) usually available at the concierge
desk or handed out by showgirls.
Magic
and Mayhem starring Michael Turco
4 pm - Saxe Theater, Miracle Mile Shops - Planet Hollywood.
http://saxetheater.com/magic_and_mayhem.html
Magic,
Mind Reading & Mystery with Paul Vigil
7 pm (Wed.) - King Ink, Mirage.
www.kinginklasvegas.com/paul-page.html
Magical
Mix starring Christopher Karpiak
7-10 pm (Dark Tues. - Wed.) - Mix Lounge, Mandalay Bay.
www.mandalaybay.com/dining/mixlounge.aspx
Free to locals until 10 pm.
Mike
Hammer Comedy Magic Show
7 pm (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Four Queens.
tickets.fourqueens.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=35
$14.95 discounted tix + free drink:
www.vegas4locals.com/couponmikehammercomedymagic.html
Mind
Blowing Comedy - Kevin Burke
9:13 pm - The D.
http://www.thed.com/entertainment/
Two for One: www.vegas4locals.com/couponfitzoflaughterlasvegas.html
Dinner & Tix: www.vegas4locals.com/couponfeastoflaughterlasvegas.html
Murray
- Celebrity Magician
With Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich.
7 pm - Laugh Factory at the Tropicana.
www.troplv.com/entertainment/events/murray-sawchuck
Nathan
Burton Comedy Magic Show
4 pm, (Dark Mon.) - Flamingo.
Armando Vera's Up-Close "VIP Experience" is performed
pre-show @ 3 pm
www.harrahs.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=FLV&detailName=nathan-burton-detail&eventTitle=Nathan
Burton
FREE Balcony Tickets:
www.vegas4locals.com/couponnathanburtoncomedymagic.html
Penn
& Teller
9 pm, (Dark Thurs. - Fri.) - Rio.
www.riolasvegas.com/casinos/rio/casino-entertainment/penn--teller-detail.html
Seth
Grabel - Variety Magic
6 pm, (Dark Sun. - Wed.) - Clarion.
www.visitlasvegas.com/event/seth-grabel---variety-magic/20776/
Magic
In Production Shows
Bram Charles
2 sets between 10 pm - 2 am (Dark Mon. - Thurs.)
The Can Can Room on Industrial.
Crazy
Girls
Tony Douglas - 9:30 pm (Dark Tues.) - Riviera.
www.rivierahotel.com/las-vegas-entertainment/crazy-girls/
Crazy
Horse, Paris
Jason Andrews - 8 pm & 10:30 (Dark Tues.) - MGM Grand.
Final performance at the MGM is Oct. 1
(may change venues after that)
www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/crazy-horse-show.aspx
Haunted
Vegas Show and Tour
Jac Hayden, Robert Allen.
9:30 pm, picks up at the Royal Resort.
www.hauntedvegastours.com
V
The Ultimate Variety Show
Featuring Melinda - First Lady of Magic
7 & 8:30, V Theater, Planet Hollywood
www.vtheshow.com/home.htm
Vegas
Close-Up Magic
Shimshi - Resident Magician - Wynn/Encore.
Seth Grabel - Fri. & Sat. 9-11 pm - Foundation Room, Mandalay
Bay.
Ben Seidman - Resident Magician - Mandalay Bay.
Cameron Shadow - Resident Magician - Pure Nightclub, Caesars
Palace.
Craig Keith performs bar magic, various times - Dick's Last
Resort, Excalibur. JungleJosh - House Magician - Señor
Frogs at Treasure Island (Dark Mon.), 5
pm to 1 am. Table-hopping and Comedy Magic on the stages.
No Cover, No Min.
Smoothini - Wed. to Sun. 8 pm-10:30 at Hard Rock Café
(2nd Floor Bar); 11 pm
to 2 am at Zingers, 3743 Las Vegas Blvd. and after 2 am at
New York New York's
Pour 24.
Jamie
Porter's Radio Side Show
Sat @ 5 am, KLAV FM 1230.
Las
Vegas Magic Organizations
Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257, 7 pm - 8:45, 1st Monday each month
at Denny & Lee's
Magic Shop, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102. Free Children's Classes
at 5:45. No
meeting if the 1st Monday is a major Holiday. ($24 a year
to be a member).
Current President and contact: John McClenahan, doctormagiclv@embarqmail.com
or 702-395-3856. www.ibm257.com
Darwin's
Magic Club 9 pm each Wed. at Boomers, 3200 Sirius Ave.
Upcoming
Special Events
September, 2012
September 20: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 to midnight
at The Olive -
Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger and an ever changing cast.
www.magicalwisdom.com
September
20: Grand Opening: Seth Grabel - Variety Magic. 6 pm at the
Clarion.
September 27: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 Dan Fleshman lecture,
7 PM @ Denny
and Lee's Magic Shop, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. Ring Members Free,
others $20 at
the door.
Sept. 30-Oct. 3: Innovention 2012 - Dedicated to Master Magician
and World famous Hypnotist Peter Reveen and honoring Circus
Legend Tihany. Tomsoni & Co, Jeff Hobson, Armando Lucero,
Paul Vigil, Michael Goudeau, Sos & Victoria, Amazing Johnathon,
Michael Holly, Fielding West, Bob Kohler, Kyle & Mistie
Knight, Seth Kramer, Ben Stone, Farrell Dillon, Scott Alexander,
Mike Douglas, Sos Jnr, Bill Smith, Christopher Hart, Gabrielle
Lyster,and Adam Flowers. Just added: Diana Zimmerman - Gold
Coast. Limited to 250 attendees. For details and register,
contact info@innovention2012.com
OCTOBER,
2012
October 4-7: World Stars of Magic 7:30 pm each evening. Hosted
by Ben Stone,
line-up includes: Jeff Hobson, Sos & Victoria, Christopher
Hart, Kyle &
Mistie Knight - Gold Coast.
Special 2 for 1 Locals deal, so that tickets will cost just
$12.50 plus Tax.
October
12-14: Magic & Mystery School: Focus on Street Magic with
Jeff
McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com
October
17-20: Magic & Mystery School hosts: The Magic & Meaning
Conference
Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger, Larry Hass, George Parker.
www.magicalwisdom.com
October
18: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 to midnight at The Olive
- Jeff
McBride, Eugene Burger and an ever changing cast.
www.magicalwisdom.com
October
23: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 Lecture: Diamond Jim Tyler will
lecture at Denny and Lee's Magic Studio, 5115 Dean Martin
Dr., #102 at 7 PM. Free to Ring members. $20 for non-Ring
members, children free with paid or Ring adult admission.
NOVEMBER,
2012
November 8-11: Magic & Mystery School presents Magic &
Medicine (now with
CME Credit) Eugene Burger, Jeff McBride, Ricardo Rosenkranz,
M. D., and Lawrence Hass, Ph.D.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Nov.
11-13: MINDvention - Kenton Knepper, Max Krause, Patrick Redford/George
Tait, Roy Zaltsman, Colin McLeod, Larry Haas, Satori, Ross
Johnson, Tony
Chris, Christopher Taylor, Paul Draper. (more details on the
website) - Palace Station.
www.MINDvention.net
November 14-16: Magic & Mystery School: Master Class for
Mentalism - Ross
Johnson, Eugene Burger, Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com
November
18: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 to midnight at The Olive
- Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger and an ever changing cast.
www.magicalwisdom.com
December,
2012
December 18: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 to midnight
at The Olive - Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger and an ever changing
cast.
www.magicalwisdom.com
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9. Fantasma Events - Marc Salem
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Message by Ulises Beato (US)
Marc
Salem's Mind Escape
Breaking
the Mind's Shackles
"Hide
your thoughts, Marc Salem is in town!" - New York Times
"Brilliantly Entertaining!" - New York Post
If Houdini were alive today, would he be a Mentalist?
World
Renowned Mentalist Marc Salem brings his interactive show
to Fantasma
Magic for an experience that will leave you astounded. Using
psychological technique and more than 20 years of close study,
Mr. Salem creates a mystifying show that explores the depths
of the Human mind.
Featured
on Broadway, CNN & The O'Reilly Factor, Profiled on 60
Minutes with Mike Wallace Limited Engagement October 2012
at the Houdini Museum of NY at Fantasma
Fridays only, Show Dates : Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Show
Time : 7:30 PM
Location:
421 Seventh Avenue, 3rd Floor (Entrance on 33rd st, East of
7th
Ave)
For
reservations call : 212.244.3633
--
Limited Tickets Available at the Door
Purchase Tickets Online at www.FantasmaMagic.com
VIP Tickets (First 2 Rows) : $75
Gold Tickets : $35
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10. IBM British Ring Convention
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Message Geoffrey Newton PRO (UK)
The
IBM British Ring Convention starts on Wednesday
The
76th IBM British Ring No. 25 convention starts on Wednesday
in Great Yarmouth and presents 5 days of shows, dealers, lectures,
workshops and competitions and it's all British!
Registration
and dealers open at 12 noon on Wednesday 26th September at
the Marina Centre on the promenade and the official opening
will be at 2.30pm in the Britannia Theatre. There will be
a show immediately following this where Mel Harvey will introduce
Mandy Muden, James Wilson, and Young and Strange. In the evening
there is the now ever popular Ali Bongo Micro Marathon and
then it's cabaret time with Tim Shoesmith bringing on stage
2Minds combine and Mr. Eerius.
Thursday
starts with the Close up competition in the Hollywood cinema
(almost opposite the Britannia) with up to £1,750 in
prize money and then the first of the lectures being Andy
Greaves with 'Magical Tips and Hints'. Other lectures scheduled
for the convention include Brian Sefton (Tips on Manips),
The Jeffrey Atkins Memorial lecture (presented by Chris Woodward),
Nick Einhorn (Rings Strings and other Things) and Michael
Vincent (Card Magic). There is a dealers' showcase scheduled
on various occasions and balloon workshops.
Thursday
evening presents the British Ring Shield Competition with
up to another £1,750 in prize money.
After
the AGM on Friday two more lectures and in the afternoon a
Tribute to Van Buren and Company. For those not going to the
dinner this evening, Bob Hamilton presents Nostalgia in the
Britannia theatre. The late night gala compered by Richard
Pinner features Nick Einhorn, Oliver Tabor and Andrew Van
Buren in action.
Sooty's
Magic Show with Richard Cadell on Saturday morning at the
Britannia includes Clivo and Jeani, Andy Greaves, Mel Harvey
and with Jason Steele and Joanne. The close up gala in the
Hollywood Cinema at 12 noon features Michael Vincent, Matthew
Garrett, Chris Wood, Will Houstoun and Steve Gore. Following
this Eddie Dawes' History of Mystery (in the same venue) will
present sections on "King Koko and the Magic Playlet"
(Will Houstoun) "Positive Aspects of Goldin" (Bryan
Baggs) and "Selling Svengalis" (Walt Lees).
To
complete Saturday, the Grand Gala of Magic headliners are
Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee with Roy Davenport, Richard
Griffin, Jonathan Shotton, Craig Christain, John Styles, Scott
Penrose and Steve Hewlett.
After
the convention service on Sunday morning there is the Steve
Gore lecture and Stars of the Future. A Paul Daniels question
and answer session then takes place before the handing over
of the presidential chain to John 'Sly' Smith and the closing
of the convention.
As
you can see a very packed convention and a full event list
appears on
www.magicconvention.co.uk
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11. Malaysia Week & TV Event 2013 at The Magic Castle
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Message by Jay Scott Berry forwarded on by Barry Khoo
Announcing
an open call to all Magicians in Malaysia. We are seeking
world-class submissions for next year's TV event leading to
a week at The Magic Castle and Las Vegas! Please feel free
to post Youtube Links here. All submissions will be considered
from Close-up to Stage. The only criteria is that you must
be a Malaysian Citizen and at least 18 years old. More details
to come!
Please
see: www.facebook.com/MCMW2013
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12. "Shore Is Magic!" - Family Comedy Magic Show
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Message by Mike Peck (New Zealand)
Family
Comedy Magic Show
The
"Shore Is Magic!" family comedy magic show features
performances by some of the top magicians in New Zealand.
Magic and illusion, comedy and ventriloquism, join us for
a wonderful family-friendly show suitable for all ages.
The
best value family entertainment in town! Adults just $15 each,
children just $10 each, special family concession saves $10.
The
must-see "Shore Is Magic!" show is on for two days
and three performances only -
Friday
September 28th 7:30pm
Saturday September 29th 2:30pm - SELLING FAST!
Saturday September 29th 7:30pm
The
venue is the lovely Rose Theatre, School Road Belmont, North
Shore.
Cash
door sales available, there were several sell-outs last year
so we do recommend that you reserve your tickets by visiting
www.scmc.co.nz or call toll-free on 0800 385 167.
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13. Update - 31st New Zealand International Magicians Convention
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Christchurch New Zealand
2012
(19/10/2012 to 22/10/2012)
Convention
will start on Friday 2.30pm 19th October and finishes on Monday
22nd October at 2.30pm.
WARNING
- Time is running out!
Convention
registrations closing off at the end of this month on the
30th September.
We
will not be taking any walk in Convention registrations.
To
help in the final planning for catering and events we now
need to finalise our registration numbers. If you are planning
to attend the convention please register NOW.
To
download the Convention registration form go 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
Six
headliners confirmed
Shawn Farquhar (Canada), Mark Mason (England), Ken Scott (US),
Felix (Spain), The Gillam Family (USA) and Bernard Reid (NZ)
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14. 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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15. 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 center 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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