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Issue Number: #1001
Date: Sunday 31st March 2013
Editor: Alan Watson
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E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. Penn & Teller to Be Honored With Star on the Hollywood
Walk Of Fame
3. 2013 April Magic Castle Schedule
4. Derren Brown - Infamous - An Initial Review
5. Remarkable Magic #294 - Nick Lewin
6. Starting Cold - #293 - Kyle Peron
7. Broken Wand - Alexander Adrion
8. First Annual Houdini Festival Announced
9. Magic News-Chicago
10. Las Vegas Magic - April 2013
11. Illusion Dream Team Set To Thrill Auckland, New Zealand
12. The Magic Castle's Milt Larsen: Why Humans Need Magic
13. 2013 New Zealand Lectures - Diary Now
14. Magic New Zealand App
15. e-zine Archives
16. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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2. Penn & Teller To Be Honored With Star On The Hollywood
Walk Of Fame
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Message by David Hartnell (NZ)
It
Will Be A Magical Day On The Boulevard When Penn & Teller
Are Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Penn
& Teller Star is Steps Away from the Star of Houdini
Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Leron
Gubler
Guest speakers: David Copperfield, Trey Parker and Matt
Stone
What: 2,494th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the
Category of Live Performance
Where: 7003 Hollywood Boulevard not far from the historic
The Magic Castle
When: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.
Star
ceremony will be live streamed on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is prepping for a magical
day on the Walk of Fame when magicians Penn & Teller
will be honored with the 2,494th star on the famed Walk
of Fame. “We selected the perfect spot for the star,”
stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame Producer. “It will
be unveiled at 7003 Hollywood Boulevard just steps away
from the star of legendary Houdini and right down the street
from the historic The Magic Castle!”
The
Magic Castle, which is celebrating its 50th Anniversary
this year, will be honoring Penn & Teller the following
day on Saturday, April 6th with the coveted "Magicians
of the Year" Award.
Gubler
and guest speakers David Copperfield, Trey Parker and Matt
Stone will help the duo Penn & Teller unveil the 2,494th
Star in the Category of Live Performance at 7003 Hollywood
Boulevard down the street from the historic The Magic Castle.
“Fans
can watch the thrill LIVE on www.walkoffame.com!” said
Martinez.
For
more than 35 years, Penn & Teller have defied labels-
and at times physics and good taste-- by redefining the
genre of magic and inventing their own distinct niche in
comedy.
The
duo have been performing together since the late 1970s.
With sold-out runs on Broadway, world tours, Emmy-winning
TV specials, and hundreds of outrageous appearances on everything
from Letterman to Leno, Friends to The Simpsons, Chelsea
Lately to Top Chef, This comedy team show no signs of slowing
down.
With
an amazing six wins, as “Las Vegas Magicians of the
Year,” Penn & Teller’s 10-year run at The
Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel & Casino makes them one
of the longest-running and most-beloved shows in Las Vegas
history, outselling every other resident magician on the
Strip.
Their
acclaimed Showtime series, “Penn & Teller: BS!”
was nominated for 13 Emmys and is the longest-running series
in the history of the network. The show tackled the fakes
and frauds behind such topics as alien abduction, psychics,
and bottled water. Their newest television venture, “Penn
& Teller Tell A Lie” for the Discovery Channel
premiered in October 2012. Penn is currently showing his
business-savvy on the new season of NBC’s “Celebrity
Apprentice.”
In
the UK, Penn & Teller have recently completed the first
series of their highly-lauded return to British television,
“Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” The show is about
up-and-comers and magic veterans who try to fool Penn &
Teller for a chance to star in the duo’s hit Las Vegas
show.
Along
the way, Penn & Teller have written three New York Times
best-sellers; hosted their own Emmy-nominated variety show
for FX; starred in their own Emmy-winning specials for ABC,
NBC and Comedy Central; and produced the critically-lauded
feature film documentary The Aristocrats.
As
individuals, they are just as prolific! Teller directed
a version of Macbeth which toured the east coast to raves
from the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. He has
also written two books. Penn has written three books, including
the 2011 New York Times best-seller, “God No!”
hosted the NBC game show Identity, and donned his ballroom
shoes for the 2008 season of ABC’s Dancing With The
Stars.
With
such inclusions as in the New York Times Crossword Puzzle,
as answers on Jeopardy and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,
Penn & Teller have sealed their status as cultural icons
and the preeminent duo in the history of comedy. Their well-deserved
acclaim was once again reinforced when singer Katy Perry
asked them to co-star in the video for her No. 1 song, “Waking
Up in Vegas.”
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3. 2013 April Magic Castle Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
April
1-7th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Jared Kopf
Late: Jon Armstrong
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Alan Marchese
Late: Joel Ward
Palace
of Mystery
Fielding West
Miss Katalin
Peller
Theatre
“Super Secret Show”
Barry and Stuart
W.
C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
Friday
Luncheon
Jared Kopf
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Eddie Medrano
Lecture
- Sunday 7th
No Lecture - AMA Awards & Show
April
8-14th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Ralf Gagel
Late: Johnny Ace Palmer
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Brandon Scott
Late: Ron Saylor
Palace
of Mystery
David Sandy
Tom Burgoon
Jason Andrews
Peller
Theatre
David Blatter
Leeman Parker
W.
C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
Friday Luncheon
Ralf Gagel
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Bill Perron
Lecture
- Sunday 14th
Harry Anderson
April
15-21st
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Red Tsai
Late: George Tovar
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Woody Pittman
Late: Tom Ogden
Palace
of Mystery
Justin Willman
Sophie Evans
Anson Lee
PellerTheatrre
Bruce Gold
The Bornsteins
W.
C. Fields Bar
Terry Lunceford
Friday
Luncheon
Red Tsai
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Tom Ogden
Lecture
- Sunday 21st
John Guastaferro
April
22-28th
Close-Up Gallery
Early: Richard Turner
Late: Benjamin Barnes
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Stan Gerson
Late: John Carney
Palace
of Mystery
The Wilsons
Mark, Nani & Greg
Peller
Theatre
Rocco Silano
Joe Monti
W.
C. Fields Bar
Brian Gillis
Friday
Luncheon
Richard Turner
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
“Wacko”
Lecture
- Sunday 28th
Richard Turner
April
29 - May 5th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Johan Stahl
Late: Ines Fuentes
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Dick Barry
Late: Matthew Wright
Palace
of Mystery
Chris Mitchell
Dale Salwak
Yuji Yamamoto & Mariko
Peller
Theatre
Matt Vizio
Jimmy H.
W.
C. Fields Bar
Pop Haydn
Friday
Luncheon
Johan Stahl
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Howard Jay
Lecture
- Sunday 5th
Matthew Wright
Performers
are subject to change due to circumstances and availability
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4. Derren Brown - Infamous - An Initial Review
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Message by Crag Mitchell (South Africa)
“Infamous”
is the title of Derren Brown’s much awaited new live
stage show that opened in the dreary town of Dartford, England
on Fri 15th March. Currently in previews - the show will
soon be touring the hills of merry old Britain - before
settling in for a likely West End run in 2014.
There
has been great buzz surrounding the return of Andy Nyman
to the creative team. Having collaborated on much of Derren’s
early material, the show was somewhat of a triumphant reunion
for the two performers ... and the promise of more ground-breaking
material with Nyman in the role of Director and co-writer.
For
those wanting all the details on this initial performance
- a full review is available online at http://thoughtsontheworld2013.blogspot.com/
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5. Remarkable Magic #294 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
A
midnight visit to David Copperfield’s lair. Part One.
I
had a wonderful opportunity a few years ago to visit David
Copperfield’s warehouse/office/museum complex in Las
Vegas. It was a delightful experience and one that I will
long treasure, and I want to share some aspects of it in
this column. There were also a couple of neat surprises
included that I won’t spoil, in case you get the chance
to do the tour yourself.
I
was spending the evening in the company of my old buddy
Mike Weatherford who is the reviewer and entertainment columnist
for the Las Vegas Review Journal. The evening started on
a high note when we attended a concert at the Planet Hollywood
Performing Arts Centre. The show featured Bob Dylan and
Merle Haggard in concert and both of these legendary performers
were at the top of their game. Not much gets better than
that for me.......
We
were set to meet David at exactly midnight in the entrance
to his impressive facility in the industrial section of
Las Vegas, which runs parallel to the infinitely more glitzy
Las Vegas strip. In a golden afterglow from a near perfect
concert, Mike and I joined a small group for the tour. It
was clear from the start that this was going to be a very
carefully conducted and constructed experience.
When
we arrived inside the building we were seated in front of
a spectacularly large ‘big screen’ TV and watched
a short film about the singular career and achievements
of Mr Copperfield. I knew the details about most of what
I saw on the screen, but it was still highly impressive
to see the information gathered in one presentation. After
the video had finished David arrived in person and began
the actual tour.
Let
me say immediately, that if you wanted a lesson in charm
and grace then you need look no further than the way David
handled the tour. He made it personal and friendly and although
you realized intellectually that he must have done hundreds
of similar tours it didn’t feel that way for a single
minute. He had performed at least two shows that day at
the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand, however you would
never have guessed it by his energy level.
The
largest element of the facilities contents were the stacks
of travel cases containing the illusions that have been
featured in David’s television and live performance
career. To a performer like myself, it was astounding just
to imagine the contents of the neatly stacked cases. It
was so amazingly tidy and immaculately lined up that I suspect
if one item had been out of place it would have been noticeable.
I felt just a little guilty about the haphazard manner in
which my tiny collection of props were stored.
The
library and museum sections of the tour were as fascinating
as anything I’ve ever witnessed in the magic world.
Though Norm and Lupe Nielsen’s home and art gallery
deserves a special shout out. Copperfield’s collection
of posters and books was mind blowing and to a book freak
like myself called out for a full exploration--which needless
to say was not forthcoming. David commented that he owned
half of Houdini’s library and you really don’t
want anyone thumbing through that kind of memorabilia! I
half-jokingly asked David why he just owned half of the
Houdini collection, I believe I noted just a hint of chagrin
in his response that the Library of Congress owned the rest!
The
magic props on display were fascinating, especially intriguing
were the collection of automatons - many of which dated
back to Robert Houdin. There were many items that I was
only familiar with from books and was not aware that they
still existed in person. The magic props were arranged in
artistic tableaus based around various themes. There were
items of huge historical interest and some of intensely
personal meaning to David. I particularly loved the collection
of magic sets that occupied one display area.
One
of the exhibitions was devoted to magical memorabilia connected
to the late Orson Welles. It was apparent that Mr Welles
had a special place in David’s heart as he had been
the host of his very first television special. Next week
I will tell you about a neat way that I was able to make
my own mark on this remarkable collection and the Orson
Welles segment in particular.
I
have some great products and videos online. Check them out
on my web site. www.nicklewin.com
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6. Starting Cold - #293 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
https://www.facebook.com/perondesign
Over
the years my wife and I have developed terms and phrases
that we use to sum up situations at events. It is these
codes that help us communicate important information without
saying something that could be perceived wrong by the client.
One such set of terms is the phrase "Starting Cold
vs Starting Hot."
What
we mean is that every event is different and you will always
face different challenges based upon situations you find
yourself in. As much as we like to be prepared for everything,
you just never know how much you are going to be forced
to adapt at any given time.
Starting
cold or hot refers simply to the interaction you have with
the audience prior to the show starting itself. If you start
cold, it means to us that we have little to no interaction
with the audience prior to the show starting. If we start
hot, it means we have had a chance to interact in some way
with the audience before the show starts.
Why
is this important? I feel it is important because it really
does effect the show and how you handle it. If you are forced
to start cold, it simply means you may have to work a little
harder in the beginning to 'warm up" the audience and
to get them to know who you are and what you are about.
Starting cold tends to make the audience evaluate you more
in the beginning of the show to get a feel for you.
If
you are starting cold, you may not want to just race right
into the show or to an audience participation effect too
early on. You need to establish yourself to them and then
go into that type of a routine once that has happened.
So
you can see that starting cold can certainly work and in
many cases we are forced to. You just need to be aware that
the show may need to be adapted to account for this.
If
I have an option, I would much rather start the show hot.
By doing so, I feel I do not have to work as hard because
the audience is already warmed up to me. They have already
interacted with me earlier and in so doing, have a sense
for what I am about and the type of experience they may
be seeing.
When
I start hot, the audience is usually much more responsive
early on in the show and this tends to lead to a much better
audience interaction and reaction.
So
how does one start hot? Well for me, there are many ways
in which I can do this and a lot or very simple. It just
requires you to be willing to extend yourself and make yourself
available.
For
example, get to an event early so you are not forced to
rush. When I get to any gig, I always meet the client/s,
shake their hands and show a deep interest in them. If we
are celebrating a child or honoring a person, I will always
greet them and show interest in them and their special day.
It seems simple and it is. But doing this gets you interacting
early. They get to see who you are and what you are like
and start to get comfortable with you.
If
you are done setting up, why not go around and just talk
with folks and show a sincere interest in them. By doing
so, it shows the folks you are accessible and friendly.
If you get a chance to (and it is appropriate) do some close
up or strolling magic for folks. Now even if you are not
getting paid for it, this makes a HUGE difference. It does
not mean you have to do it for a long period of time. It
means seeing an opportunity to connect.
When
I do things like this, it also helps me a great deal when
it comes time for the show. I can scope the audience out
as I am interacting. I can sense who might be a great helper
or who I may want to avoid for one reason or another. I
get a sense for who is outgoing and can realize they may
be perfect for certain routines.
I
also always ask their names. This is a HUGE thing I learned
in business. When you network, make it a habit to ask for
a name and remember it. People tend to feel much more at
ease when you call them by name. It is a show of respect
but it also says that you are a friend. It lets the audience
know that you are connected to them.
When
selecting a helper, if I am starting hot, then I can select
the helper by calling out their first name and bringing
them up that way. Usually it gets a much better reaction
then saying, "um how about the guy in the red shirt
in the second row." Business folks know the importance
of learning names and the power it creates.
One
example of how this entire theory works happened just a
few weeks ago. I was asked to do a gig for a Lion's Club
kid's night. When I got there I could easily see a huge
age range of people. You had young kids, preteens, teenagers,
adults and seniors. When walking in I could sense a feeling
that the adults felt the show was just for the kids and
the teens seemed to have a look on their face as if thinking
that magic would be too childish for them.
This
is where a starting hot principle kicks in. I knew that
I needed to get out there and warm the audience up prior
to the show start. I first talked to the client and then
to the board members. Just shaking hands and showing an
interest in them. Already I could see a change in perception.
I then started to do some simple strolling magic for the
younger kids. By doing so, I peeked the teen’s interest
and drew them over. The adults could see what I was doing
had skill and everyone seemed to just lighten up, relax
and realize better who I am.
When
the show started, it started hot. I already knew names,
already had a report with the crowd and had a good idea
of who I was selecting. It literally changed a possible
average show into an amazing show experience.
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.
Entertainers,
please visit:
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
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7. Broken Wand - Alexander Adrion
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Message by John Wade (UK)
Alexander
Adrion who died in February in Cologne, Germany, at the
age of 89 originally studied philosophy and psychology but
turned pro magician in 1950. His full evening show of what
he called Chamber Magic or Drawing Room Magic was highly
regarded in Germany and in the tradition of Hofzinser, Robert-Houdin
and Fredo Marvelli, playing in smaller theatres and salons.
He
wrote seven books and many articles about magic and magical
history for the general public and became known in the intellectual
German press as a magician-philosopher and magician-poet.
Although never a star in the modern sense he was highly
regarded as a serious artist, no small achievement for a
magician in Germany.
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8. First Annual Houdini Festival Announced
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A message by Wayne Alan
The
Historic North Theatre Performing Arts Center Est. 1947
Main Theatre, Balcony Mini Theatre,
Restaurant & Bar, Gallery, Gift Shop and Celebrity B&B
629 North Main Street, Danville, VA 24540
Phone 434-793-SHOW (7469) www.TheNorthTheatre.com
Don’t Try to Escape the First Annual Houdini Festival
March
24, 2013-Danville, VA-March 24 is the 139th anniversary
of the birth of Harry Houdini the great magician and escape
artist. To commemorate this birthday, America’s only
World Champion Illusionist, Wayne Alan, and his theatre,
The Historic North Theatre in Danville, VA, announce the
First Annual Houdini Festival to be held at the theatre
June 21-22, 2013. The event is open to the general public
as well as magicians.
Friday,
June 21 in the evening, the theatre will host some of the
country’s top sleight of hand experts for an intimate
show of close-up magic in the Balcony Mini Theatre that
only seats 100. Saturday, June 22 during the day there will
be a display of Houdini memorabilia, viewings of two of
his famous movies, plus lectures and demonstrations (two
are Top Secret- for magicians only). The Halloween attraction,
Houdini’s Haunted House, in the theatre’s basement,
will also be open during the festival. Saturday evening
there will be a gala stage show featuring some of America’s
top magicians and variety performers.
Tickets
for the festival are $75.00 for magicians and $55.00 for
the general public. Tickets for individual events may also
be purchased. Students and children are half price for the
Saturday night gala stage show. To reserve tickets, please
call 434-793-SHOW (7469) now or go online at www.TheNorthTheatre.com
The Historic North Theatre is a beautifully restored 1947,
500 seat Vaudeville theatre with a full balcony. It is located
at 629 N. Main St., Danville, VA 24540.
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9. Magic News-Chicago
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Reviewed by Don Wiberg
Annual
Magic Show Features Chicago’s Best Magicians
Tinley Park, IL, March, 16, 2012 - The Magic Masters Magic
Club will present its 68th Annual Magic Show and Banquet
on Friday, April 19th in Hickory Hills, Illinois at the
Lexington House banquet hall. The event will feature some
of the Chicago area’s best magicians.
Audience
members will be treated to a full evening of magic including
close up table-side magic, an intimate parlor magic show
performed before dinner, and a professional stage show after
dinner. Tickets are only $30 each which includes a full
dinner served family style. This family-friendly event begins
at 6:30pm with dinner served at 7:30pm.
“We
are really looking forward to our annual magic show and
banquet this year,” said current club president Don
Wiberg. “We have four of Chicago’s best magicians
lined up to perform and it promises to be one our best shows
ever.”
According
to Wiberg, the Magic Masters of Chicago, a Tinley Park based
magic club, has been putting on its annual show and banquet
for more than 68 years, and is the longest running event
in the Chicago magic community. The annual event has a reputation
for showcasing outstanding magic talent.
“There
is a lot of great magic talent in the Chicago area,”
explained Wiberg, “but we have worked hard to select
only the best magicians who would give our annual show both
great variety and great talent. I am very happy with this
year’s lineup and I know our audience will be happy
too.”
Wiberg
stressed that all the magicians performing have years of
experience. Wiberg himself, who will be performing as the
show’s Master of Ceremonies, has been performing magic
for more than 63 years. Wiberg has been a member of the
International Brotherhood of Magicians since 1953, and served
as the organization’s International President from
1984-1985.
Opening
the show will be “Circus Boy” Bobby Hunt. Hunt
has more than 25 years of experience astonishing audiences
with his unforgettable brand of stunts and physical comedy.
Hunt has appeared onstage with such high profile acts as
Weird Al Yankovic, The Beach Boys and Billy Ray Cyrus. Hunt’s
unique talents were showcased on an episode of television’s
“Ripley’s Believe It Or Not,” and he was
also a featured performer with the world famous Ringling
Brothers Circus.
Performing
next will be award winning magician, Trent James. James,
who is only 16, has won numerous awards including first
place in Stage Magic at both the Texas Association of Magicians,
2012 and the International Battle of Magicians, 2012. James
has also won first place and People’s Choice at the
Abbott’s Magic Get Together, 2011. This past year,
James was one of the few youth performers chosen to present
his act at both the International Brotherhood of Magicians
and Society of American Magicians annual conventions.
The
evening’s next performer will be Tim Hannig who loves
using laughter, magic and music to entertain and inspire.
Hannig has performed in Canada, England, and all across
the United States, including performances for Six Flags,
the Chicago White Sox and twice at the White House
Hannig won both first place and the People’s Choice
Award in the Chicago Magic Competition, 2012. One of the
competition judges was Chris Jones, chief theater critic
for the Chicago Tribune, who declared, “Bravo! With
formidable skills, charm and warmth, Tim really is amazing.”
Closing
out the show will be Tim and Robin Balster. The Balsters’
act features an awesome array of magic, stage illusions
and comedy all skillfully woven together with up-beat music,
special effects and dance. True professionals, the Balsters
have performed all over the world including the countries
of Korea, Japan, Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. In addition,
the Balsters have performed in 41 states including Alaska
and Hawaii.
The
Balsters are currently touring coast to coast performing
at performance arts centers and theaters with their productions:
Duck Soup, Sheer Magic, The Plan Ahead Magic Show and their
latest production, The Wizard’s Apprentice. The Balsters
love performing for family audiences.
“Our
philosophy has always been to entertain the audience, instead
of just fooling them,” explained Tim Balster. “We
enjoy the challenge of entertaining on different levels
at the same time. Getting a response from every age demographic
and often for different reasons within the same trick, takes
a lot of planning and when you pull it off it’s such
a thrill!”
For
more information visit the Magic Masters’ website at:
www.theMagicMasters.com.
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10. Las Vegas Magic - April 2013
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com
America’s
Got Talent - LIVE - Featuring Jarrett & Raja
Through April 14 @ 7:30 (Various days dark) - Palazzo.
www.palazzo.com/Las-Vegas-Entertainment/Resident-Shows/Americas-Got-Talent-Live/
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
Mar. 14-Apr. 17, Apr. 25-Jun. 5, Jun. 13-Sept. 1
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.
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10005
Illusions - Jan Rouven
7 pm (Dark Wed.) - Riviera.
www.illusionsvegas.com
It’s Tricky - the Original Nerd of Magic - Kyle Marlett
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. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
LaughterNoon - Adam London
4 pm - The D.
tickets.thed.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=7
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.
Magical
Mix - 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.
www.tickets.fourqueens.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=35
$14.95 discounted tix + free drink: www.vegas4locals.com/couponmikehammercomedymagic.html
Murray - Celebrity Magician with Douglas “Lefty”
Leferovich.
4 pm - Laugh Factory at the Tropicana.
www.troplv.com/entertainment/events/murray-sawchuck
Two for One Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponmurray.html
Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Show
4 pm, (Dark Mon.) - Saxe Theater - Planet Hollywood.
Current Guest Stars: Jeff Civillico and Russ Merlin
Armando Vera’s Up-Close “VIP Experience”
is performed pre-show @ 3:00 pm
www.nathanburton.com/tickets.htm
$10 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/
Tommy Wind - A Unique Magic and Music Experience
6:30 pm. (Dark Tues.) - The Boulevard Theatre
(Vegas Blvd between the MGM and Planet Hollywood).
www.Tommywindmagic.com
50% Off Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/coupontommywind.html
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/
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.
Chris Randall - Close-Up magic, 7 pm - 12 am - The Sugar
Factory, Paris Resort.
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
March, 2013
Mar. 21: Jeff McBride’s Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
April, 2013
Apr. 18: Jeff McBride’s Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
May, 2013
May 16: Jeff McBride’s Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
May 19: Illusionist Ray Lum - 2:00 pm, Chrome Theater, Santa
Fe Station.
June, 2013
June 20: Jeff McBride’s Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
July, 2013
July 14-20: McBride’s Magic & Mystery School Extended
Master Class Teachers: Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger, Larry
Hass, Bryce Kuhlman & Tobias Beckwith.
www.magicalwisdom.com
July 18: Jeff McBride’s Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
August, 2013
Aug. 15: Jeff McBride’s Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
Aug 16-22: McBride’s Magic & Mystery School Extended
Master Class Teachers: Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger, Larry
Hass, Bryce Kuhlman & Tobias Beckwith.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Aug. 11-14: MAGIC Live! - the "unconventional convention."
- The Orleans Hotel.
www.MAGICmagazine.com or 702.798.0099 ext. 110
September, 2013
Sept. 19: Jeff McBride’s Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
October, 2013
Oct. 16-19: Magic & Meaning Conference, presented by
McBride's Magic & Mystery School - Teachers: Jeff McBride,
Eugene Burger, Lawrence Hass, George Parker, Tobias Beckwith,
Bryce Kuhlman AND special guests: Robert E. Neale, Max Howard
and Max Maven. - Residence Inn, Henderson.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Oct. 17: Jeff McBride’s Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
November, 2013
Nov. 21: Jeff McBride’s Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
December, 2013
Dec. 19: Jeff McBride’s Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
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11. Illusion Dream Team Set To Thrill Auckland, New Zealand
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We hear magicians from all over New Zealand are planning
to come to Auckland to see one of the biggest selling magic
shows on earth today. The Illusionists.
Remember
if you are coming from out of town the Kevin James &
Jeff Hobson joint lectures on Monday 27th May 2012.
22th
May - 2nd June | The Civic, Auckland
Tickets: www.buytickets.co.nz
Or 0800 Buytickets
Performance Times
Wed to Sat 7.30pm, Saturdays 2pm,
Sundays, 11am & 3pm. Tues 28 May, 6.30pm
******If
you are planning to see this fabulous magic show make sure
you also attend the Kevin James & Jeff Hobson Joint
Lecture in Auckland on Monday 27th May.*******
The
Illusionists:
* The Anti-Conjurer aka Dan Sperry - Shock illusions
* The Enchantress aka Jinger Leigh - Skills of grace and
gravity defiance
* The Escapologist aka Andrew Basso - Death defying escapes
* The Gentleman aka Mark Kalin - Classic magic reimagined
* The Inventor aka Kevin James - Magic inventions and ground
breaking illusions
* The Mentalist aka Philip Escoffey - Master of the unexplained
* The Trickster aka Jeff Hobson - Comedy magic. The biggest
selling magic show on earth will appear on The Civic stage
in May for a two week season featuring seven world grand
master magicians in The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible.
The
Illusionists: Witness the Impossible launched in January
2012 with a sell-out season at Sydney Opera House reaching
an audience of 31,000 in nine days, followed by a Mexico
City eight-day season with an audience of 42,000. More recently
the show packed out Adelaide Festival Centre and Queensland
Performing Arts Centre, and will visit Auckland before a
launching world tour from London's West End.
The
hand-picked cast of internationally renowned illusionists
together create a blockbuster stage show featuring a stunning
mix of their most outrageous and unbelievable optical illusions
including nail-biting Russian roulette, jaw-dropping acts
of levitation, mind-reading, disappearance and escapes.
This
show sees the magicians take their cue from the showmanship
of the great illusionists of the past - such as Houdini
- and combine it with contemporary sets, costume design,
technology and live band Z, best known as touring band for
Hip Hop legend NaS, to create a spell-binding family-friendly
blockbuster. Creative Producer Simon Painter says the show
is a world first, with each of the seven international illusionists
the best in their niche and together creating a 21st century
stage spectacular that will leave audiences spellbound.
"From
Dan Sperry's shock illusions to comedy magician Jeff Hobson
to Escapologist Andrew Basso who performs the Houdini inspired
underwater escape live on stage, there is no other group
of magicians who can deliver the mind-blowing entertainment
that The Illusionists do at every show.
"Kevin
James, The Inventor, is the man who created most of the
famous illusions and tricks that you'll see performed anywhere
in the world by top magicians, and we have him bringing
his favourite illusions to life as part of the show."
Robbie Macrae, Director of THE EDGE Performing Arts Centre
says that The Illusionists is a magic show like never before
seen in New Zealand and another major stage show for Auckland
and the rest of New Zealand to enjoy.
"We're
incredibly excited to have secured The Illusionists for
a season at The Civic.
We haven't had a blockbuster magic show of this kind in
Auckland before and we know that the theatricality and artistry
of the show will completely astonish our audiences."
To
book or for more information go to:
http://www.the-edge.co.nz/illusionists.aspx
YouTube
clip - The Illusionists - Witness the
Impossiblehttp://youtu.be/nAqq_OCC-3Y
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12. The Magic Castle's Milt Larsen: Why Humans Need Magic
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Article forwarded on by Mel Kientz (US)
The Magic Castle is a private club with about 5,000 members,
half of them magicians and half not.
Patt Morrison Asks . . .
When
we first opened, we said let's have a club for magicians,
and we immediately figured, who's gonna pay for it? So we
have associate members who don't have to be even amateur
magicians, just people who like magic, like entertaining
their guests [here]. Then we have magician members who have
to qualify and be able to perform or at least prove an interest
in magic.
Your
father and mother were magicians; your mother was "the
Magic Lady" on KTLA TV for years, but that was unusual.
Are there more women in magic now?
The 1920s, 1930s, and before that, there were very few lady
magicians. The stereotype was white tie and tails, a suave
person in a top hat, and the [female] assistant could only
hand him props or appear in boxes. Now there are wonderful
lady magicians sawing the guy in half! The whole world has
changed; it's just natural that magic is no different. Ladies
say, I can do that. I don't have to carry the props for
that guy - I'll let him carry the props for me.
The
castle began more than 100 years ago as Chateau Holly. You
saved it and restored it, but in 2011 there was a fire -
on Halloween. Ghosts?
A
[roofer's] torch accidentally got knocked over. We'd had
a whole week of Halloween. We called it "Inferno"
- we always call it something - and it's second only to
New Year's Eve for us.
Here's
the spooky thing: Houdini passed away in Detroit on Oct.
31, 1926. The fire department was able to pinpoint the time
the fire started and it was almost exactly the time Houdini
died.
The
other thing that's spooky: The fire started in the attic;
there was a lot of damage to the attic and third floor.
The main damage, the water damage, was the Dante Room, named
after Dante the magician, who was a rival of Houdini's.
That
room was completely destroyed. On the other side of the
building, the Houdini Room, wasn't touched.
People
say you're nostalgic. You play 78s on the radio; you co-wrote
a musical about turn-of-the-century Broadway.
Nostalgia
is the wrong word. Nostalgia (is) for something that happened
that everybody remembers. We (he and his collaborator, Oscar-winning
songwriter Richard M. Sherman) are doing a "period
piece." There's a big difference.
"Hello,
Dolly!" was a period piece; it wasn't nostalgia. Like
the burning of Rome - you couldn't possibly have been there,
but it's fun to look at people in togas.
Did
Harry Potter change interest in magic?
Very much so. (It) was a very good influence on magic. (But)
I don't think everybody went out with wizard hats and tried
to make football games in the air.
Did
you make J.K. Rowling a Magic Castle member?
She
was in town for something and her publicity people rejected
the idea.
From
Houdini to Harry - it sounds as if you think humans need
magic.
I
have this wonderful book, it describes lighting a fire in
an ancient temple with stone doors that 20 men could not
move. You light a fire, and then the doors would open [on
their own].
It's
simple: The fire would cause hydraulic suction which would
cause water to go into a retainer which would do a leverage
thing which would open these huge doors. Just a magic trick.
Audiences
want to experience the unbelievable. The magic illusions
of today are often the scientific realities in the future.
In
the meantime it's fun to be fooled. As long as there are
people to be fooled, there will be magicians to fool them!
Patt.morrison@latimes.com
Follow Patt Morrison on Twitter @pattmlatimes
This interview was edited and excerpted from a taped transcript.
An archive of Morrison's interviews can be found at latimes.com/pattasks.
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13. 2013 New Zealand Lectures - Diary Now
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Message by Alan Watson (New Zealand)
Kevin
James & Jeff Hobson joint lectures
Auckland Monday 27th May 2012
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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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