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Issue Number: #960
Date: Sunday 30th 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. Not All Chinese Are "Crooks"
3. Vanish Magazine Update - Free Magic Magazine
4. David Copperfield: Exclusive Interview
5. Remarkable Magic #52 - Nick Lewin
6. Active vs Passive Marketing - #275 - Kyle Peron
7. In Conversation with Pat Fallon - #3
8. Carney Lectures-Minnesota, NYC, Connecticut
9. Latest Update On Joe Lefler
10. Eric Decamps Talks About "Pure Magic" On A Podcast
11. Dan Garrett's Lecture Tour & Podcast
12. Star On Magician's Walk Of Fame In Colon
13. Magic Week Proclaimed- Oct 25-31- 2012
14. David Blaine Plans Electrifying Stunt In New York
15. "Magicana" #357 For October/November
16. Update - 31st NZ International Magicians Convention
17. Magic New Zealand App
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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Remember
if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. Not All Chinese Are "Crooks"
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Message by Edmund Khong
Project Manager
I
just want to highlight my view regarding Carl Williams' comments
in last week's issue of Magic New Zealand; I believe we, as
a global community, can move towards a more even tolerant
and peaceful population.
I
find Carl's comments to be a tad too strong and nationalistic.
Basically, not all Chinese are "crooks" of course;
neither are all American made magic products always superior
as compared to products made in other countries. I am also
a fan of Joe's work, but this is strictly a business ethnics
issue and Carl has unfortunately added the unnecessary political
and culture flavor into the issue.
While
I also perfectly understand that Carl's view is not representative
of your view or your team's; it nonetheless has an impact
on the readers.
Thank
you once again for putting out such a great newsletter! Love
it!
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3. Vanish Magazine Update - Free Magic Magazine
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor of Vanish International Magic
Magazine
Here
is a Sneak Look at the contents of the magic magazine that
is taking the magic world by storm. We are well on target
to reach the 100,000 download mark.
Issue
4 will be released next week - be sure to read Alan Watson's
e-zine to get the news of when the magazine goes live. You
can download all other issues for free from www.vanishmagazine.com
Feature
Artist - Mentalist and television super star Keith Barry
The Magic Of Hypnosis - Matthew Fallon shares how he went
from illusionist to a solo act and working non-stop.
iPad Solo Cam - Wayne Rogers shares an ingenious method for
turning your iPad in to a movie camera that you can rehearse
with.
What's In A Name - Bizzaro talks about choosing the right
stage name.
The Malaysia Experience - JC Sum and Ning share their recent
experiences working in Malaysia on top of a mountain!
Bamboozlers - A great impromptu coin routine by Diamond Jim
Tyler
Stapled To The Max - Tony Binarelli gives up the method on
a stapled business card routine
The Magic Civil War - Joe Given looks at the war all magicians
face inside ourselves.
Last One Standing - A mentalism routine by the legendary Neal
Scryer from his out of print book "The Little Black Book".
Child's Play - Tony Chris on performing for Children and his
Halloween routine
Character And Timing - Illusionist Charles Bach starts his
series on Routining an Illusion
Sure Fire Prediction - Charles Gauci explains a great close-up
effect with unlimited possibilities
Agt - Playing The Game - Illusion Designer Mark Parker looks
at his work with Jarret & Raj who recently appeared on
AGT and did very well
How To Succed On Agt - Tim Ellis shares his winning thoughts
on how to win AGT
Magicopolis - Where Magic Meets Business - Adam de la Pena
lets us in on the secret of running a Magic Theatre
About Magicopolis - Steve Spill opens up about his experiences
in owning a Magic Theatre
Vampire Slayer - Richard Webster's routine is perfect for
Halloween
The Success Series - Using Rep Systems in Sales by Cris Johnson
Spit In A Bag - A very off beat routine by Banachek
Magic Reviews - we have exclusive reviews on tricks, books
that are being
released in October
Nick Lewin Presents - Magicians, Mind Readers & Other
Exotic Beings
In The Trenches - Floyd Collins interviews Murray and a behind
the scenes look of his success on AGT and his new show in
Las Vegas
Think Big, Play Big, Win Big! - Lee Alex looks at transforming
and performing close-up on stage
Greatest Gig - Danny Archer and the greatest gig of his career
Income Marketing System For Magicians - Part 4 - Offer Various
From of your show to clients by the Millionaire Magician Randy
Charach
7 Days A Week - TC Tahoe's routine using a business card and
pencil
From The Desk Of Keith Fields - Keith heads back to the streets
to perform and shares it with Vanish
Sharing Your Magic - Kyle Ravin on teaching magic to beginners
Increasing Your Business - Something we can all learn from
by Kyle Peron
PLUS
a new series by a very well known group of magicians.
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4. David Copperfield: Exclusive Interview
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Message by Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine
Over
the years, I've probably interviewed close to a hundred magicians
for this magazine or one of its preceding newsletters. In
all that time, I never sat down for a Q&A with David Copperfield.
Sure, we've done a number of stories on the man, but never
a one-on-one interview.
That
changed on the morning of July 23, when I had the pleasure
of interviewing David live in front of the attendees of the
Society of American Magicians national convention in Las Vegas,
Nevada. And I have to admit, I was a little nervous. It's
an interview with David Copperfield, the leader in our field
for an entire generation. You don't get this opportunity every
day, so you want to make it meaningful. Also, the interview
would take place in a ballroom full of magicians, with seven
video cameras capturing it for posterity. And a few weeks
before, someone else had interviewed him on television. What
was her name? Oh, yeah - Oprah. No pressure!
All
my nervousness disappeared the minute David walked onstage.
He was so relaxed, charming, funny, and candid, talking openly
about his strengths and weaknesses, why he works so hard,
what it takes to be successful in magic, and so much more.
I enjoyed every minute of it.
I
hope you enjoy it, too. It's all in the October 2012 issue
of MAGIC Magazine, available both in print and on the iPad.
In addition, we've posted a number of video excerpts from
the interview both on the tablet and online at MAGIC Plus.
And
if that's not enough, the October issue has feature stories
on Kyle & Mistie Knight, the new theatrical show "Fantastique"
in Germany, Marvin Berglas and the 25th Anniversary of Marvin's
Magic, and a recently discovered 1955 episode of "The
Dunninger Show." And we have bonus digital material on
ALL of these in the tablet edition and available online at
MAGIC Plus.
Visit
www.MAGICmagazine.com.
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5. Remarkable Magic #52 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
Buying
your tickets!
I
very recently experienced a situation that made me hopping
mad! A total stranger emailed a major Las Vegas magician and
told him that I suggested he would give him comp. tickets
for his show. It was untrue and dishonest in every way, and
he has since apologized for his actions. It was a really incorrect
thing to do and put a lot of people in an unpleasant position.
It also really pissed me off!
Let
me make one thing very clear. I NEVER suggest that anyone
try and get free tickets for shows that rely on revenue to
continue running. End of story. I had a show in Vegas for
5 years and I was as generous as I possibly could be in giving
comp tickets to magicians to catch the show. It was amazed
how often I never even got a "Thank you." On quite
a few occasions I was astonished to discover that my guests
had behaved in a rude or high-handed manner with the staff
in the showroom.
Being
a magician does NOT give you the right to expect free tickets
or special treatment. It gives you a reason to want to attend
a magic show but no special rights. In fact, you should be
the very first person to want to support a show, and you do
this by being a customer not a freeloader. Unless you are
a true celebrity (i.e. your presence adds prestige to the
showroom) or a close friend of the performer your attendance
is of little advantage or interest to someone who is trying
to keep a show running.
These
are tough times for anyone attempting to make a profit or
even break even with a show, and you are not doing them a
favor by attending their performance. They are doing you a
kindness if they extend the courtesy of allowing you free
admission. You might be amazed at what a tight margin, of
paying guests, can make or break the economic feasibility
of a commercial show.
If
you know a performer and feel they would like to have you
as a guest in their showroom, follow a couple of simple rules.
1
Contact them in advance and ask if it is convenient or possible
to be included on their guest list. Often performers have
very limited amounts of complimentary tickets available and
need to plan in advance for their guests. Offer to purchase
tickets if it is not possible.
2
If you are extended the courtesy of free tickets, make sure
you give substantial gratuities to the staff at the venue
that look after you during your visit. Tip the maitre d' and
service staff, you are taking up a seat that creates cash
for them, income that they probably need.
3
Don't sit in the audience during the show with a 'stone face'
and an, 'I'm too hip to magic to react' attitude. Be the first
to smile or lead the applause, be an asset to the show.
These
sound like very basic rules, and they are. I am happy to say
a great many magicians get these points instinctively, and
follow them. I also know from experience how often they are
not observed. If you buy your own tickets then you can behave
however you like - at risk of looking like a jerk! However,
if you want to get a free ticket then you should behave in
a manner that is becoming of a gentleman and a colleague.
Just
because you are a magician doesn't mean that you are deserving
of a free ride at the box office. Do you get any breaks at
the magic store when you tell the owner you are a magician?
No, of course not, he assumes that is the reason you are there
in the first place. At a commercial magic show, you should
be the first person wanting to support a fellow performer.
If you want to see free magic then go to your local magic
club or catch some 90 second spots on America's Got Talent.
If
this week's column sounds more like a rant than usual, it
is due to the cheapskate who tried to use my name to score
free tickets for that Vegas show. If I had been attending
that particular show myself, I wouldn't have dreamed of asking
for comp tickets. Of course, if you feel a performer is a
close personal friend then by all means ask him for tickets.
However, never forget that he is doing you a favor by saying
yes - so behave well and don't get carried away into believing
it is his 'fraternal' duty to say yes!
Email
me at nicklewin1@mac.com
My website is www.nicklewin.com
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6. Active vs Passive Marketing - #275 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
A
lot of folks think of marketing for their shows only through
the process of word of mouth advertising. Word of mouth is
certainly something you want to have working for you and it
is an intrical part of seeking success. However most folks
stop there when it comes to their own marketing endeavors.
Now
it is great that you may be getting the work and that the
gigs you have gets you word of mouth. However, there is so
much more that you could be doing to make things work more
effectively for you and even get you more work or even to
climb up to a different and better paying market should you
decide to do so.
The
great part about effective marketing is that the principles
cost you nothing and you really can apply them without breaking
your budget. In a lot of ways it is just a change in your
overall way of thinking from a passive form that many take,
to a more active form where you are going out there and actively
taking part in the sales process and actively involved in
not just being the magic product to your client, but getting
them to see you as a solutions provider for them. You are
the one they go to, to have their problems solved.
As
soon as you change your way of thinking (from perhaps a passive
form to an active one), your perceived value to your clients
change and this is a very powerful tool that can mean the
client coming back to you year after year because to them
you are worth more than any other magician they could hire.
They do not care so much about your price or fee because they
now know your worth to them.
So
how do you get your prospects to notice you more effectively?
How do you change your marketing approach from a passive form
to a more active style? Good question and I would like to
dive a bit further into it if I can.
The
first step is realizing there is a difference between a passive
form of marketing and an active one. In the passive approach,
a marketer might do things such as hand out a business card,
post up a flyer or place an ad in a magazine or newspaper.
Now there is nothing wrong with doing any of these and a good
marketer is one who will realize that a healthy combination
of both active and passive can yield great results.
One
thing to point out here is that posting a flyer or cards at
any place is a very "passive" form of marketing.
This is fine to do, but it means that you place something
(ad, card, flyer) in the hopes that others will act upon it
and take initiative to contact you. You lose control after
the initial posting of the ad or handing out of the flyer.
Your intentions are that a prospect will react positively
to your ad etc. and then take action to seek you out.
Passive
forms of marketing can be done successfully and should be
used. However I find that "active" forms of marketing
get me much better results and a bigger return on my investment
of money and time.
In
an active style, the marketer is always in control of the
sales process. Instead of waiting for people to call, he or
she goes out there and makes the calls and gets people to
know who he or she is and the services they can provide. They
take an active role in their marketing and getting the shows
THEY want. They are always in control of the sales process
every step of the way.
An
analogy here would be a person going to a civic luncheon to
network.
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A passive marketer would network, talk to folks and offer
or give a
business card to someone or as many as he or she can. They
might even place
an ad in the program or post a flyer at a table. They then
go home and hope
the person acts upon this action that they took.
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An active marketer is one who goes to the same meeting and
also passes out a card to someone. However, they in return
ask for a card back. This immediately puts them back in direct
control of the sales process. An active marketer might even
have a raffle to raffle off their free product to someone
or something of value. This active marketer now can enter
the data they receive from the business cards or the raffle
forms into a database. They then would send the person an
e-mail or letter thanking them for their time in talking with
them at the event and offering to send them additional information.
This
is only one small example, but I hope it shows the difference
between the two ways of thinking. Passive and active forms
of marketing are very different in their approach. Many do
know about only passive forms as passive forms are the easiest
and most common to do. There is nothing wrong with passive
marketing.
However,
it is my intentions to let people know that there exists an
even powerful form called active style marketing. Use this
active approach in your marketing and your thinking. There
is great power in active style marketing because you take
a much greater control and responsibility over the control
of the sales process. You are much more in control of your
business and its success.
It
is a way of thinking that takes some time to get used to.
But like any good habit, the more you do it, the better you
get at it and soon you are doing it naturally. It is sometimes
hard to think in active terms. I know it took me a while to
remember to ask for business cards from people or to think
of active forms when I am doing my theater shows or public
performances. It takes time, but you can achieve a greater
control over your marketing that you may not have had before.
So
use a combination of both passive and active forms of marketing
and use them to your best advantage. This gives you more control
over your own success that you are seeking.
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.
-
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Market!" is now
available as a soft cover printed book as well as an ebook
download.
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- "Encore! Creativity in the Art of Magic" Ebook.
Order online now at:
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- "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 - #3
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Message by Anthony Darkstone Brook - Europe/USA
www.patfallonmagic.com
Anthony
Darkstone In Conversation With Pat Fallon
AD:
No doubts? No reflections? No second thoughts or pondering
it over?
PF:
Truthfully no. none . However, looking back on it now it was
a ridiculous notion as I had almost zero knowledge of the
art of magic and even worse, no idea where to begin the search
for that knowledge.
As
I was now living on one the Guinness estates in Mullingar
County Westmeath, a shopping trip to Dublin was to prove very
important turning point in my life. In Eason's bookshop I
discovered 'The Big Book of Magic' by Scottish magician Pat
Page. It was a book full of wonderful secrets of magic which
enabled me to put together my first ever stage act.
AD:
Ah yes, 'The Big Book of Magic´. And dear Pat, loved
him greatly, he was one of my Mentors, we became good friends
and I even got to perform on the same bill with him a few
times. Truly a great man. RIP dear Pat. But please go ahead.
PF:
Yes Tony, I totally agree. A legend, only unlike you I was
never lucky enough to perform with him, but we did spend many
a long night putting the world of magic to rights. Well, having
an act was one thing but a place to perform it was a different
matter. My father Harry, having retired from business was
at the time organizing fund raising concerts for some old
folks societies so we got booked! Along with my wife Janet,
we made our first ever stage appearance in the club house
beside the church in his my old home town.
AD:
So that was it! Fame & vast fortunes followed .
PF:
Right! Ha! ha! I wish, as you know yourself Tony, the stark
realities of show-business are always present.
AD:
Indeed they are, but please continue with a synopsis .
PF:
Sure. In common with many others, my introduction to magic
came via a Svengali deck, the Paul Daniels range of magic
tricks and, as I mentioned previously, Pat Page's Big Book
of Magic. I came into the Art when I was 30. Having been totally
bitten by the magic bug the following five years were devoted
to reading, learning, practicing and performing magic which
eventually led me to turning professional in 1987.
AD:
A type of quantum leap of faith?
PF:
Well, yes Tony . a quantum leap indeed. I resigned my position
as an estate manager for the Guinness family and moved from
the midlands of Ireland back to my native Dublin where professional
work in the entertainment business was far more plentiful.
About this time, my marriage to Janet broke up and although
these things are never easy, it was in some strange ways a
blessing in disguise as it helped with the transition from
a day job to professional magician.
End
of Part 3
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8. Carney Lectures-Minnesota, NYC, Connecticut
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Message by John Carney
www.CarneyMagic.com
john@carneymagic.com
13134
Valleyheart Dr. #3
Studio City, CA 91604
(818)
789 5646
Skype:
Carneymagic
Carney
Lectures in Minnesota and New York Area
St.
Paul, MN
Lecture & Public Show
Oct
20, 2012
1:00 pm
Lecture (magicians only)
$25 at the door
Oct
20, 2012
7:00 pm
Stage show (Open to the public)
$20- adults $15 students and seniors
Twin
Cities Magic
250 7th Street East
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7888
__________________
Hartford,
CT
Nov. 1, 2012
6:00 pm (Optional) Turkey dinner at Angelo's - $19
7:30 pm Lecture
$25 at the door
Angelo's
on Main Rockledge
289 South Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06107
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New
York City
Nov. 5, 2012
7:00 pm
$30 at the door
Advance sign up
http://www.tannens.com/shop//cart.php?m=product_detail&p=9659
Tannen's
Magic, Inc.
45 West 34th Street, Suite 608
New York, NY 10001
212-929-4500
John
Carney is acclaimed as one of the finest magicians in the
world.
His
books, Carneycopia and The Book of Secrets, are considered
by many to be modern classics.
John's
seminars include stage and close-up magic using cards, coins,
cigars and a variety of everyday objects. Each routine is
a lesson in itself, containing the insights and ingenuities
that have made John one of the premier teachers of magic today.
Topics include presentation, routining, misdirection and creativity.
Testimonials
at http://www.carneymagic.com/instruction_seminars_info.html
More about John at http://www.carneymagic.com/
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9. Latest Update On Joe Lefler
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
It
is with a very heavy heart that I share the latest update
on Joe Lefler. His doctors believe that they have done all
that can be done. His body is no longer helping to fight the
cancer and they have estimated that Joe has 2 weeks, 3 at
most to live. Please keep he and Sue, his wife of almost 50
years, in your thoughts as they go through this incredibly
difficult journey together.
If
you'd like to contact Joe or Sue below is their home and e-mail
address
Joe
& Sue Lefler
603 Christmas Tree rd.
Dunn, N.C. 28334
E-mail: joe@wearefun.com
sue@wearefun.com
Joe
has thousands of friends in the magic, clown, balloon &
entertainment industries, not to mention all his past show
and talent agency clients and customers he serviced with sound
equipment and advice and those that bought his wonderful suitcase
tables over the past 30+ years that I've know him. Sue will
continue to sell his tables.
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10. Eric Decamps Talks About "Pure Magic" On A Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells (US)
Eric
DeCamps chatted with me via Skype about his upcoming performance
at Potter Auction Gallery. If you are interested in the evolution
of his show or if you are thinking about putting together
your own one man show, then you owe it to yourself to listen
to this podcast on The Magic Word.
I
apologize for the rather poor sound quality of this podcast,
but we had a poor Skype connection. The half hour you hear
was extracted from nearly two hours of the two of us on Skype
and my additional five hours of editing the podcast to give
it the best quality without sacrificing the content.
Visit
http://scottwellsmagic.posterous.com/ to listen online and
view pictures and more. Or you can download it through iTunes
with a little search in the Podcast store for "The Magic
Word"
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11. Dan Garrett's Lecture Tour & Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells (US)
Dan
Garrett wrapped up an extensive lecture tour of nearly 20
cities across the U.S. Entitled "Forward Into The Past"
(with a tip of the hat to Firesign Theater ), Dan's lecture
covered close up, parlor and stage effects that he had published
in the past but never presented in his previous lectures.
Dan
sat down with Scott Wells to record a podcast where Dan discussed
his relationship with the late Martin Gardner and the "Gathering
for Gardner", science fiction, Warcraft online gaming,
the future of magic, and well...a whole gamut of interesting
topics. To listen to the commercial free podcast, see pictures
and read more, then visit http://scottwellsmagic.posterous.com
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12. Star On Magician's Walk Of Fame In Colon
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Message by Dennis Reed (US)
Carl Karl receives Star on Magician's Walk of Fame in Colon,
MIColon, Michigan, the Magic Capital of the World, now has
a Magician's Walk of Fame. One of the first persons to be
honored with a Star is long-time magician Carl Karl (Carl
Veith) of Laingsburg, MI. He is in good company, only two
other Stars have been placed so far, one for Monk Watson and
one for Neil Foster.
During the 75th Abbott's Magic Get-Together Carl Karl was
honored and surprised at the unveiling of the Star in front
of the Five Star Pizza restaurant. The Star was sponsored
by Carl's long time friend and owner of the Pizza restaurant,
Carl Thornton. At the unveiling, Thornton gave a short speech
detailing his friendship with Carl Karl over the years and
why Carl Karl was deserving of one of the first Stars put
down.
"There are many more talented and deserving magicians
than myself," Karl said. "It was very overwhelming."
Karl said receiving a star was very emotional for him. "All
week long I was a celebrity."Although now retired from
magic, Karl always carries some magic with him and he still
attends magic conventions.
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13. Magic Week Proclaimed- Oct 25-31- 2012
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Message by George Schindler (US)
J.
Christopher Bontjes, National President of the Society of
American Magicians, proclaimed the week of October 25 to October
31 2012 as National Magic Week throughout the United States
and Canada.
For
more than forty years the Society has recognized the anniversary
of the death of Harry Houdini with a special "week"
of events to highlight the charitable work of the Society
throughout the year. During the year the members of the Society
donate performances for senior citizens in nursing homes,
in VA Hospitals, for schools and libraries, and for children
who cannot afford the luxury of live entertainment. The free
shows are part of service programs sponsored by the S.A.M.
and follow the example set by Harry Houdini, a past National
President of the Society. Magic Week is when the magicians
celebrate this service. Public magic events and exhibits will
be taking place all over the country.
Each
year governors, mayors and other governing bodies throughout
North America are requested to issue proclamations declaring
the last week in October as National Magic Week, encouraging
magicians to participate in the activities. For more details
and a history of this event
http://magicsam.com/national-magic-week-press-page/
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14. David Blaine Plans Electrifying Stunt In New York
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Message by Brad Zinn (US)
Magician
David Blaine plans new electrifying stunt in New York | Fox
News
Well,
it has been a while since we have heard from David Blaine!
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/09/24/magician-david-blaine-plans-new-electrifying-stunt-in-new-york/?intcmp=features
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15. "Magicana" #357 For October/November
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Message by Michael Woolf - Editor Magicana Magazine
"Magicana"
#357 for October/November will be mailed this week. Here's
a partial list of contents.
This
issue features an extended profile of star New Zealand magician
and "Magicana" contributor Bernard Reid who continues
his epic History of Magic in New Zealand. Arun Bonerjee writes
with coverage of magic in India. There's a novel effect from
Ken Ring, and regular columns from David Ginn, Ian Adair,
Richard Webster and Roderick Mulgan. Editor Michael Woolf
presents a fond remembrance of Rovi, Andrew Wilson reports
from FISM, and the new book "Basic Training" is
reviewed by Joel Moskowitz.
A
report on this year's S.A.M. Convention by Russell Hendry,
the Editor reports on the first meeting of a new magic group
in Wellington, and we have the final part of the Cliff Thomas
memoirs. There's also a historical piece on Edwardian Trick
Photography and up-to-date information on the upcoming Christchurch
Convention.
All
this plus latest news in The Grapevine and new information
from Andre Vegas and Clive Court.
Magicana
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16. 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.
FINAL
WARNING
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
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)
Schedule
of Events - Subject to change
Friday
19th October
2.30 pm Registration desk open
4.00 pm - 6.00 pm Dealers open
Get own dinner at hotel or away from hotel
6.45 pm Official welcome, and introduction of the committee
and special guests
7.00 pm - 8.15 pm Stars of Magic - Top acts International
and from New Zealand
8.30 pm Dealers demo in dealers room, dealers open till 9.45
pm
10.00 pm Late night lecture - Felix
Saturday
20th October
8.00 am Stage contest - Juniors and Adults (judged separately)
10.15 am Morning tea - Dealers room
10.45 am to 12.15 am Lecture one - Ken Scott
12.30 am Lunch provided - Dealers room
1.30 pm - Lecture two - Mark Mason
3.15 pm Afternoon tea
3.45pm - Bernard Reid lecture on Houdini
4.00 pm Public show - Non registrants
5.30 pm Cash Bar open - Pizza party
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm Public Show - Registrants attend
9.30 pm Supper with the stars. Dealers open until late
Sunday
21st October
8.45 am Children's Magic Act Contest
10.30 am Morning tea - Dealers room
11.00 am Official Photo
11.15 am Close up Contest - Senior and Junior Mixed (but judged
separately)
12.45 am Lunch - Dealers room open
2.00 pm Lecture Three - Shawn Farquhar
3.45 pm Afternoon Tea - Dealers room
4.15 pm to 5.45 pm Lecture The Gillams (Family Shows)
6.15 pm Pre Dinner Drinks - Cash bar
7.00 pm Banquet and Entertainment/Jazz band (Semi formal and
formal dress) Awards and special guests
Monday
22nd October
8.00 am Dealers open
8.30 am Trading tables for registrants second hand magic -
In dealers room. Closes at 10.00 am
10.15 am Morning Tea - Dealers room
10.45 am Workshop. Listen, and learn and interviews with our
guests. Question and answer session with each of our three
overseas lecturers, Mark Mason, Ken Scott and Shawn Farquhar.
Registrants choose which session they want to attend at 10.45
am - We will be asking registrants to write questions for
each speaker during the Convention and if time permits, other
questions will be taken from the floor by the facilitator
in each session. This will be the last chance to learn from
our Stars.
11.30 am Close up show - Mark Mason
12.30 am to 1.30 pm - Lunch - final sales for dealers before
packing up
1.45 pm Final surprise??
2.45 pm Convention over
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the FREE Magic
New Zealand app.
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and the last figures the year (1999)
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