|
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Magic New Zealand®
* Proudly sponsored by International Entertainment
* www.magicnewzealand.com
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Issue Number: #962
Date: Sunday 7th October 2012
Editor: Alan Watson
www.watson.co.nz
E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
================================
Hi here is the latest news
================================
1.
Editor's Message
2. Vanish Magic Magazine No. 4 Ready For Download
3. Re: Not All Chinese Are Crooks
4. October 2012 Issue Of The Linking Ring Magazine
5. The S. A. M. Hall Of Fame & Magic Museum Reopens
6. Remarkable Magic #53 - Nick Lewin
7. Social Media Marketing - #276 - Kyle Peron
8. In Conversation with Pat Fallon - #4
9. 2012 October Magic Castle Schedule
10. Magic At The Beach 2013
11. Broken Wand Joe Lefler
12. Broken Wand - Melba Dew
13. 16th Annual Motor City Close-Up Convention
14. Andrade's Magic Shop In Allans - Melbourne
15. British IBM Competition Results
16. Melbourne Magic Festival 2013 - Applications Closing Soon!
17. Magic New Zealand App
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
--------------------------------------------
1. Editor's Message
--------------------------------------------
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-2012/962-Oct07-2012.html
At
this stage it looks like there will be over 120 magicians
attending the 31st New Zealand International Magicians Convention
in 2 weeks time.
Remember
if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
--------------------------------------------
2. Vanish Magic Magazine No. 4 Ready For Download
---------------------------------------------
Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine
Get
your FREE copy of Vanish Magic Magazine from www.vanishmagazine.com
Edition
4 is ready for download - simply head to the website and download
edition 4, which features Irish Mentalist and TV star Keith
Barry. This in-depth interview looks at his rise to stardom
and he shares how he achieved his dreams.
JC
Sum and Magic Ning Babe report on Superstars Of Magic held
recently in Malaysia, and as usual we have included lots of
photos.
There
are some great routines from Neal Scryer, Charles Gauci, Richard
Webster, Banachek and Tony Chris.
This
issue is filled with reviews of effects, e-books, books and
DVDs - some we even have exclusive first time reviews and
have only just come on the market.
We
are well on the way now to reach our target audience of 100,000
readers world-wide. Be sure to download your free Magic Magazine
Today!!
--------------------------------------------
3. Re: Not All Chinese Are Crooks
--------------------------------------------
Message by Walter Zaney Blaney (US)
Note
from Walter Zaney Blaney; re letter from Edmund Khong, "Not
All Chinese Are Crooks".
Yes,
I agree that not all Chinese are crooks. I'm sure my magic
friend Carl Williams agrees. But in Carl's letter last week,
he was not talking about "all Chinese". He was only
referring to one crook that ripped-off a trick from Joe Porper,
and that particular fellow, unnamed, happened to be Chinese.
I wonder if Mr. Khong can tell us who it is.
I
myself have posted letters in New Zealand Magic Ezine saying
that the company China Magic (52magic.com) are crooks. They
steal so many proprietary magic products, including mine.
And I named names. They not only steal products, they steal
whole websites of the inventors and try to make it appear
their customers are getting the real thing at a lower price,
and thus get ripped-off themselves when they receive junk
magic. I would like to see Mr. Khong comment on the people
who run China Magic Co. I have heard from a number of my Chinese
magic friends who tell me they are embarrassed that China
Magic does its work from China, and they know it is a blight
on their country. So I just wanted Mr. Khong to understand
that we do not think "all Chinese are crooks", nor
was that ever implied.
The
magic inventors of the world are constantly fighting the rip-off
guys wherever they are found, in any country, be it Italy,
Belgium, England, Mexico or the USA. You simply have a few
in China who are, just like a number of other countries do,
including, as I said, our USA.
Cordially,
Walter Zaney Blaney
-------------------------------------------
4. October 2012 Issue Of The Linking Ring Magazine
--------------------------------------------
Message by Paul A. Lelekis (US)
Vol.
92, No. 10:
Editor:
Samuel Patrick Smith
Reviewed by Paul A. Lelekis
Members
(or those interested in joining the I.B.M.!) can gain access
to The Linking Ring at www.magician.org!
The Linking Ring has the largest circulation of any magician's
magazine.if you want to learn magic, are interested in collecting,
the history of magic or an entertainer of any type - this
is your magazine!
The
cover features stage magician, Al Belmont - a magician who
is the latest generation of magicians like Thurston and Blackstone,
carrying on the grand tradition of the stage magician featuring
family entertainment! Read his inside story and his insights
on building a successful act!
The
Story of The Linking Ring presents part 2 of W.W. Durbin,
the first elected President I.B.M. who becomes editor of the
LR in 1927.
Magician/Mentalist,
Paul Hallas' One Man Parade has generously provided readers
with some beautiful magic that many will perform in their
own shows! Mr. Hallas' incredible book, Mentalism with Cards
is a brand new limited edition book (certain to become a classic!)
is "flying off the shelves" as we speak! Buy one
now before it's too late!
This
month's Hocus Pocus Parade features the I.B.M. Ring #244 of
Long Island New York! This close-knit club presents readers
with a wide range of excellent magic that you use! Great magic!
For
those of you who love to learn new magic will be thrilled
with the wonderful magic, fully explained, in the following
articles below:
Mike
Power's Card Corner - Dan Block provides readers with a useful
application of Harry Lorayne's famous sleight, the HaLo Cut
with HaLo Cut App! Then Dan gives us his effect, Joker's Wild!
Joe
M. Turner's Ways And Means presents one of magic's most influential
card magicians, John Bannon. John's entry is a previously
un-published effect called Lessons Are Extra! Check this one
out!
Peter
Marucci's Showtime the winner of Mr. Marucci's business card
magic competition to Dr. Cato Holler with his terrific Hyper
card effect
Storytelling
Magic by Ed Solomon provides readers with another magical
story, featuring his alter-ego, DeNomolos, called The Tree
of Life, featuring a very unusual prop!
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.
--------------------------------------------
5. The S. A. M. Hall Of Fame & Magic Museum Reopens
--------------------------------------------
Message by George Schindler (US)
Sunday,
September 17, 2012, was an exciting and much anticipated day,
especially for the Los Angeles area volunteers and staff of
the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame & Magic
Museum. The Whittier Museum, operated by the Whittier Historical
Society, has provided an entire second floor in their historic
downtown building for the Hall of Fame & Magic Museum.
The
exhibits of the Society's museum were back on display after
being unavailable for public view for a number of years. Although
the Hall and Museum is still looking for a permanent home
in the greater Los Angeles area, the exhibits will be on display
at the Whittier Museum in downtown Whittier, California for
the next year. See a short photo gallery on the news page
at www.magicsam.com
--------------------------------------------
6. Remarkable Magic #53 - Nick Lewin
--------------------------------------------
Message by Nick Lewin (US)
A
performers guide to video.
Something
that I get quite a bit of correspondence about is the topic
of video. There are actually several aspects normally covered
in these emails, so let me try and blend some answers together
into a couple of concise columns.
Promotional
Videos.
Unless
you have achieved a great deal of name recognition and respect
for yourself you need a good promotional video. Time was a
client was pleased as punch if you even possessed a videotape
of your show. Now it is a must, and the DVD had better be
good if you expect it to get the job done and the date booked.
The
simple rule of thumb is that a contemporary promotional video
should not be longer than four and a half minutes. It is also
generally agreed that if it doesn't get the job done in the
first thirty seconds then it is unlikely to receive much more
interest. This presents quite a challenge!
Thirty
seconds----wow, that makes America's Got Talent's ninety seconds
seem generous! However, don't panic, as long as you hook the
buyer's attention in those opening moments - you've got an
extra four minutes to 'reel' them in. Not a lot of time -
but enough.
Here
are some general tips. Your opening 30-second sequence should
be a fast paced and dynamic montage that captures the mood
of your entire show. It is an excellent move to make it a
non-verbal sequence that is orchestrated with some lively
and upbeat music. Key graphics such as your name/logo/title
of the show etc should be added to the segment. This way it
becomes somewhat like an opening title sequence in a movie
or TV show.
In
many ways, the remaining four minutes should function in much
the same manner. You will need to cut to the 'reveals' in
the magic and feature them as the body of the video. Chose
a few of the funniest and most original clips of the verbal
comedy in your act and mix them up into an attractive blend.
Three key words Cut, Prune and Tighten.
While
the material on display should be representative of what you
do in your show, the tricks do NOT have to be in the same
order that they appear in your act. On a promotional video
you are not saving up for a big finish/finale as you do in
a live show. Your job when you produce/direct your 'showreel'
is to hit the viewer hard and fast. There is often a stack
of videos for a buyer to view and they can get very jaded
after the first couple viewings. Hit hard and fast.
Needless
to say, in this day and age, your promotional video needs
to be available on the Internet, as this is where potential
buyers will most likely view it. Booking agents will probably
embed your video into their own web pages if they are really
interested in selling you. This is an ideal situation; so
let me give you a couple of hints to increase the efficiency
of your video as a sales tool.
Don't
plaster your contact information all over your promotional
showreel, as this can be a huge red flag and deal breaker
to agents and producers. If you are sending out the DVD to
a private booker then it is a different story. With the unit
cost of DVDs as reasonable as they now are, have two versions
produced---one with contact information and one without.
In
the same vein, it is now not uncommon for successful performers
to have two web sites: their regular (booking information
supplied) web site, and a 'ghost site' that contains no contact
information and is totally agent/producer friendly. In this
way a producer/agent can happily direct his clients to your
website as a direct link from his own corporate site. Keep
your 'ghost site ' short and simple and business like.
Once
in a blue moon (especially) for private engagements, such
as house parties etc, you may find someone wants a full version
of your show. My technique to cover this was to have a DVD
that contained both the short 'showreel' and the full-length
show mastered as two separate chapters. They had their choice
on the initial menu.
Be
aware however; that a 50-minute video of a really great show
can appear as slow as mud oozing when viewed 'cold.' People
are used to the razzle-dazzle that is presented to them on
television and you are likely to be very unexciting with a
50-minute block of video that is devoid of visual 'wow'. If
they get bored watching your video, how likely do you think
they are to want to book the act?
Look
out for more video pointers next week, on a variety of different
aspects and applications of video to magic.
I
have some really great magical items in my online store and
more being released all the time!
Check
out my website, at www.nicklewin.com
--------------------------------------------
7. Social Media Marketing - #276 - Kyle Peron
--------------------------------------------
Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
Social
media is one of the fastest growing areas of marketing there
is. Companies in the know have already formed depts or hired
companies devoted to social marketing. The idea is what is
referred to as CRM marketing or Customer Relationship Marketing.
Back
in the day marketing was essentially around the creation of
brand and brand based marketing. You could see this early
on with the advent of brands like "Tide". This brand
marketing developed when TV came onboard because now they
could instantly create national brands instead of localized
efforts.
But
in today's world, CRM marketing is where people in the know
are headed. This means that you work on the customer relationship
with your service or product. With so many more "touch
points" in regards to means in which customers can engage
with a service or product, you have to be able to engage them
and interact with them.
Social
Media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Google, YouTube and
others are now providing means in which to instantly engage
consumers on a higher level. You are really missing out on
a lot if you are not learning about and capitalizing on social
media for your business. It really is that important and can
make a HUGE difference for you and your business.
I
will not even get started on mobile based media. That is even
larger and more fascinating how companies like Disney and
MGM Grand are using mobile based media approaches. But anyone
who earns any type of income from their own business can benefit
at least from the creation of a Facebook Fan Page or Group.
It is very easy to do and best of all it is FREE. This is
a means in which YOU can extend your brand and interact directly
with prospects and consumers who are interested in your services.
You
can post photos from your events and share thoughts, ideas
and information in a very real and live means. Folks who "like"
your page will receive your information every time you post
a new update or a new photo. What a wonderful means in which
to get information out to them and stay connected year round.
The best part is that they have an active part in the interaction
with you. They can post and respond directly to something
you post and you can interact back. Do not overlook how powerful
this can be.
Now
if you want to get folks to know about your Facebook page,
you need to market it like you would anything else. Make sure
to include your Facebook page URL on your marketing materials
including websites, business cards, stationary, flyers etc.
When
you create a Facebook Fan Page or group, it will give you
a long URL address. do not worry, you can customize it once
you reach 25 members. this is very easy to do because Facebook
makes it easy for you to send out invites to your friends
to inform them of your new page.
Once
you reach 25 members, you can easily change your URL to be
anything you want that is better branded to you and your services
you provide. just follow the simple online instructions to
set it up in under a minute.
When
at your events, do not forget to let folks know about your
Facebook or social media pages. A sign is a great thing to
have on stage near you so folks can see that you have a social
site and can join it at the event itself.
Have
fun as you learn more about this growing field of social media
marketing. let it really take you to new directions with your
marketing.
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.
--------------------------------------------
8. In Conversation with Pat Fallon - #4
--------------------------------------------
Message by Anthony Darkstone Brook - Europe/USA
www.patfallonmagic.com
AD:
As you and I and indeed many of our Pro friends know the glitzy
glamour of showbiz often masks a great deal of personal pain
..but as Pros we go out there, smile, do our thing and keep
moving, what's that saying, behind every clown there is a
tragedy, but we put on our performing persona, smile, step
out and do our thing .
PF:
Absolutely true Tony, we put on our performing persona and
do our thing, and that is exactly what I did. I just got out
there and did it! Performing at every kind of event from children's
parties to close-up magic, cabaret and stage magic to even
my own full evening show. I accumulated a vast experience
of all things magical and because of my involvement with the
Society of Irish Magicians; I was brought him into contact
with a number of knowledgeable and very helpful magicians
including Neville Wiltshire, Tony Sadar and Quentin Reynolds.
AD:
Yes indeed fine names. I know dear Quentin personally and
was on the same Bill with him at the MARS Convention in Israel.
Also on the Bill were Pavel (RIP) and Gregory Wilson. Amazing
mind, Quentin .. You are both still good friends.
PF:
Yes Tony, we are indeed good pals and he is a font of knowledge
and a Class performer. As you know he now lives in Manchester
so whenever I am over we hook up for dinner and a chat. I
did not really know him well during my early days in magic,
which was a great pity as I am sure I could have saved myself
a lot of pain and anguish if I had.
AD:
True . true ..but you do know him now and benefit from his
wisdom & experience and as I mentioned already ..I love
his thinking and his wonderful book entitled, 'INTUITION -
Your Secret Power' - so Pat, continue with the background
of those early Pro days.
PF:
Sure. Starting from my very first professional engagement,
I worked with many of the stars of Irish show business and
in 1991 teamed up with Irelands best loved comedian Brendan
Grace. At around the same time, I met Tanya Kelly and began
a partnership that continued on and off stage for sixteen
years. Following two extensive tours in the U K with Brendan
Grace during the spring and autumn of 1994, Tanya and I were
invited to appear at the British Magical Championships in
Blackpool, and much to our delight we won first in the General
magic category.
AD:
That kind of thing always helps .
PF:
I'll say it does .the exposure from appearing at the championships
led to bookings at many of the major UK conventions, magic
society dinners and events. With the help of Tony Griffith
I organized a couple of lecture tours in Great Britain and
then further afield to Italy, Belgium and Australia. I am
sure some magicians thought it a little strange that a guy
from Ireland, who was not in the magic business very long,
was now suddenly out on lecture tours and to be honest I was
a little surprised myself. Together with Tanya I formed ABC
Magic, a company with a dual purpose. On one hand it marketed
many of my original effects and on the other hand it was an
agency that provided magicians for the ever expanding corporate
market.
End
of Part 4
--------------------------------------------
9. 2012 October Magic Castle Schedule
--------------------------------------------
Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
October
1-7
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Glenn Farrington
Late: Bill Goodwin
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Allan Hayden
Late: Fernando Keops
Palace
of Mystery
David Kovac
Dave Kaplan
Danny Cole
Peller
Project
Brandon Scott
Brian Ochab
W.
C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
October
8-14
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Bob Bolivar
Late: Derek DelGaudio
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early:Helder Guimaraes
Late:Michael Hack
10/14: Harry Anderson
Palace
of Mystery
Rich Bloch
Dimmare
Dave Cox
Peller
Project
Patrick Heitkam
Jheff
W.
C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
October
15-21
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Diamond Jim
Late: David Minkin
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Jay Scott Berry
Late: Chris Capehart
Palace
of Mystery
Tina Lenert
Jay Johnson
Mike Caveney
Peller
Project
Helder Guimaraes
Derek DelGaudio
W.
C. Fields Bar
Brian Gillis
October
22-24 And November 1-4th, 2012
Close-Up Gallery
Early: Nathan Gibson
Late: The Phil Factor
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Phil Van Tee
Late: Alfonso
Palace
of Mystery
Matt Marcy
Mickey O'Connor
Joel Ward
Peller
Project
Mike Edward
Greg Otto
W.
C. Fields Bar
Rob Bell
October
25-31 Halloween Week
Close-Up Gallery
Early: Rob Zabrecky
Late: Andrew Goldenhersh
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Georges-Robert
Late: Dave Cox
Palace
of Mystery
Greg Wilson
and
Carnevil
Peller
Project 10/26-28th Acts not yet confirmed
TBA
TBA
W.
C. Fields Bar
Karl Koppertop
Performers
are subject to change due to circumstances and availability
--------------------------------------------
10. Magic At The Beach 2013
--------------------------------------------
Message by Matthew McCoy
MATB Talent/Show Director
www.magicatthebeach.org
Magic
At The Beach is in its fourth year being held at the Ocean
Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. The dates
of January 17 - 19, 2013 play in attendees' favors getting
discounted rates on ocean-view rooms and warm weather in the
heart of winter. Attendance has been at a high the past three
years permitting a cap-off of only 250 attendees to ensure
the southern hospitality atmosphere.
Talent
for 2013 include David & Dania, Losander, Daryl, Juliana
Chen, Les & Dazzle, Shin Lim, Michael Trixx, Andrew Goldenhersh,
Rudy Coby, and still more to be announced. For $135.00USD
registration (before December 1st) you get the premium swag
bag, Opening "Malibu" Banquet, One-man magic show,
All-Star Close-up Show, Adult Stage contest, Young Stage contest,
Close-up contest, Six Lectures, Cabaret Show, Champions of
Magic Show (inside a 1,200 seat theatre), selected Dealer's
Room, and Farewell Party.
Two
Workshops available for an extra fee: David & Dania (Quick-Change)
and Daryl (Close-Up). Registration and more information can
be found at www.magicatthebeach.org.
--------------------------------------------
11. Broken Wand Joe Lefler
--------------------------------------------
Message by Bob Durante (US)
Long
time performer Joe Lefler has passed away after a long illness.
Joe was a very talented entertainer who worked all venues
of our art.
Great
balloon twister as well a magician.
--------------------------------------------
12. Broken Wand - Melba Dew
--------------------------------------------
Message by Brad Zinn (US)
Friends,
This
is to inform you that Melba Dew, 101, beloved wife of Danny
Dew, has gone to join Danny in the arms of the Lord. She passed
at approximately 11:00 am Saturday, September 29th, 2012.
Melba
was born in Pueblo, Colorado on June 1st, 1911. She and Danny
went on the road in the 1930's performing musical glasses,
musical saw, magic, sand paintings, rag pictures, and Melba
played the piano to accompany Danny. She
saw two World Wars, the advancement of the automobile and
the advancement of flight from commercial airlines to the
landing on the moon. She also worked at the Pentagon while
it was under construction during WWII.
She
and Danny entertained audiences all across the country, between
Danny's
employment as a head chef. Their audiences included many celebrities,
including Shirley Temple and W.C. Fields. After their days
on the road, they settled in Phoenix where they continued
to perform, as well as manufacture magic, including the renown
Paul Fox line of products. They sold thousands of sets of
Paul Fox Cups for use in the classic Cups and Balls. Melba
did all of the polishing of the finished cups.
Danny
was the head chef for the Camelback Inn when it opened in
the 1930's, and was also the head chef at The WigWam Resort
in Litchfield Park, AZ. Eventually they became the exclusive
caterers for Bud Brown's Barn, a popular venue in the northeast
Phoenix area for Western Style events. They lived in a trailer
right on the property.
Danny
and Melba were friends with virtually all of the big names
in the world of Magic, including Dai Vernon, Senor Frakson,
Jay Ose, The Larsens, Ken Brooke, Fred Kaps, Chuck Kohrs,
Joe Cossari, and hundreds of others. Many magicians would
send Danny their latest creations for his coveted stamp of
approval.
International
Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 55 (Phoenix), in the late 1970's
honored Danny and Melba with a well attended banquet with
guests from all around the country. Ring 55 was soon renamed
"The Bert Easley/Danny Dew Ring." A second sold
out banquet in their honor followed in the 1980's.
Danny
and Melba were the subject of an issue of Genii magazine in
June 1979. Danny resisted the idea of being the subject of
a magazine issue for many years, but once it became a reality,
it was a point of great joy for both he and Melba. Danny also
received awards from The Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences
(aka The Magic Castle in Hollywood) in the 1980's.
Service
was held on Wednesday, October 3rd, at 1:30 pm. Donations
to the Danny Dew Memorial Fund would be appreciated to help
defray the costs of the funeral and burial. Thank you.
Brad
Zinn
-------------------------------------------
13. 16th Annual Motor City Close-Up Convention
--------------------------------------------
Message by John Luka (US)
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. Registration is $110 per person.
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
www.dearborn.doubletree.com
Mention
the Motor City Close-Up Convention or John Luka Magic for
the
special room rate of $85.
There
will be three close-up shows, four lectures, and three workshops.
More details regarding the workshops will follow. You may
download or print the convention flyer or schedule by going
to: http://www.johnlukamagic.com/
I
am looking forward to seeing you at this year's event.
-------------------------------------------
14. Andrade's Magic Shop In Allans - Melbourne
--------------------------------------------
Message by Tony Trembath (Australia)
I
am an Australian Artist and Curator and many years ago an
amateur magician purchasing books theatre makeup and magicians
paraphernalia from Andrade's magic Shop in Allans at 276 Collins
Street Melbourne.
I
loved that shop as a kid and was inspired by the young man
who ran the store to continue my interests in performing as
a magician from age 7 to 16 when I think the magic of the
opposite sex won my interests. Anyway sorry for the long introduction.
Chance
has it that I have been drawn back to the Old Allans building
over recent years. The first was to learn Mandarin while the
building was undergoing a transformation and more recently
I have had many meetings on the 1st floor mezzanine where
the magic shop was. Now the space is occupied by the office
of Melbourne International Fine Art gallery. I visit for exhibitions
and to represent the work of Chinese Artists I have met in
Beijing.
This
return to the 276-278 Collins Street building and the change
of purposes somehow in parallel with changes in my interests
intrigues me and I would like to undertake a biographical
project from my position as artist and project this as a documentary
exhibition from my perspective as curator.
I
wonder if you have any contacts that may be able to assist
my project with anecdotes and/or photographs of the store,
its stock and the man who used to manage the store in the
mid to late 50's.
I
guess this sounds a bit strange but for me inspiration for
my work can come from something jumping out of my past. I
never know just where it will go but I'm interested in the
research process as much as the creative outcome but mostly
chance uncovers something beyond the initial impulse.
I
would very much appreciate any assistance you can offer.
Many
thanks,
Tony
ttbath@westnet.com.au
-------------------------------------------
15. British IBM Competition Results
--------------------------------------------
Message by Mandy Davis (UK)
Micro
Marathon - Fay Presto
Dealer trophy - Alan and Barbara Astra
Close
Up
Rovi
Trophy for skill - Alexander Hansford
3rd - Will Gray
2nd - Fay Presto
1st - Vadim (from Moscow, Russia)
Stage
Tom
Harris cup for comedy - not awarded
Originality trophy - not awarded
Manipulation - Dave Andrews
3rd - Dave Andrews
2nd - Sean Alexander
1st British Ring Shield - not awarded
Compere
award - Steve Evans
-------------------------------------------
16. Melbourne Magic Festival 2013 - Applications Closing Soon!
--------------------------------------------
Message by Tim Ellis (Australia)
Just
a reminder for those who are interested in producing a show
for the 2013 Melbourne Magic Festival, applications close
on November 14.
You
can go to www.MelbourneMagicFestival.com and download an Application
Form and, if you need more information you can also download
the Producer's Guide.
Be
quick though, we won't be accepting any applications after
November 14.
--------------------------------------------
17. Magic New Zealand App
--------------------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------------------
18. e-zine Archives
--------------------------------------------
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)
---------------------------------------------
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
--------------------------------------------
Our subscriber list is NOT made available to any other companies
or individuals. We value every subscriber and respect your
privacy.
You
can subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Magic New Zealand®
E-zine at:
www.magicnewzealand.com
Magic
New Zealand® E-zine is published each Sunday.
The
opinions and statements expressed therein are those of the
individual contributors and not necessarily those of Magic
New Zealand®. Neither Magic New Zealand® nor Alan
Watson vouch for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion,
message, statement, or other information reported via Magic
New Zealand® E-zine.
Subscribers
to this publication and authors who contribute to it by doing
so agree they will not hold Magic New Zealand® or Alan
Watson, jointly or individually liable or responsible in any
way for the opinions or statements contained therein.
Magic
New Zealand® reserves the right to alter, correct or disregard
any articles submitted.
Readers
are encouraged to submit timely articles or news items which
may be of interest to subscribers. By submitting articles
to this e-zine, the authors grant Magic New Zealand® the
right to publish such articles and such authors confirm their
copyright of the material submitted.
All
works published by Magic New Zealand® are protected by
international copyright legislation and articles must not
be published for profit by anyone other than the individual
authors without the written permission of Magic New Zealand®.
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, this publication may be freely redistributed,
but not sold, to other magicians if copied in its entirety,
including the copyright notice below and the above disclaimer.
©
Copyright 2012 Alan Watson
www.magicnewzealand.com
www.facebook.com/magicnewzealandnewsflash
http://twitter.com/#!/magicnewzealand
http://app.cat/magicnewzealand
www.watson.co.nz
www.corporatemagic.co.nz
www.magician.co.nz
www.magicianz.com
www.balloon-twister.co.nz
| 
