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Issue Number: #1047
Date:
Sunday 8th September 2013
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. IBM/SAM 2014 Competitions
3. IBM/SAM 2014 Headliners
4. IBM/SAM 2014 Preliminary Schedule Of Events
5. Texas Association Of Magicians Podcast
6. September Review Of The Linking Ring Magazine
7. Remarkable Magic #317 - Nick Lewin
8. Brainstorming - Group Session - #310 - Kyle Peron
9. The Weekend Of Wonder!
10. Exposed & Fearless
11. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
12. Magic's Comeback No Illusion
13. FISM Europe 2014 Convention
14. Findacadabra - World Map of Magic Places
15. Gerard Kunian Lecture Of UK
16. Broken Wand Jacques Tandeau (1933-2013)
17. Musical Houdini, Starring Hugh Jackman
18. Palmerston North Magic Circle Convention
19. Magic New Zealand App
20. e-zine Archives
21. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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If you are planning to attend the Palmerston North Magic
Circle Convention the **Early Bird Registration closes today
the 6th September**.
For
more information see item 14.
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For those who would like to read Magic New Zealand in a
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if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. IBM/SAM 2014 Competitions
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IMPORTANT NOTICE - We hear that registrations for the joint
IBM / SAM
Convention 2014 in St Louis, Missouri is heading toward
the 1,000 mark already.
If
you are planning to enter the competitions you will need
to register NOW as they will be closing off registrations
at 1,400.
For
more information on the competitions and rules go to: http://ibmsam.com/contests-temp/
Online
Registrations:
Step 1. Go to: http://ibmsam.com/online-registration-form/
complete the Online Registration Form and make your payment.
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3. IBM/SAM 2014 Headliners
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Wondering who will be in St. Louis????
Here
are some of the talent we will have for you!
--The
Fat Brothers!!! Dani DaOrtiz, Miguel Angel GEA, and Christian
Engblom
--The
Magic of Korea
Yuji Yasuda, Ted Kim, Haon Gun, Yu Ho-Jin, Zeki Yoo's, E.K.,
Do Ki-Moon, Lukas, and Casa (Kim Hyung June)
--
The Magic of Germany
Gaston, Sebastian Nicolas, Timothy Trust & Diamond,
Martin Eisele and Timo Marc
....and
if you're between the ages of 7-19, don't forget the Lance
Burton Young Magician's Seminar - June 29-30, 2014!
See
you in St. Louis, where It's All About the Magic!
For
more information or to register go to: http://ibmsam.com/
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4. IBM/SAM 2014 Preliminary Schedule Of Events
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Preliminary 2014 Convention Schedule Overview
Sunday
June 29
Two-day convention for young magicians ages 7-19 yrs.
Sponsored by I.B.M. and S.Y.M. and featuring special guests.
Monday
June 30
Registration opens at 12 noon
Dealers open in the evening for early birds
All contestants meeting
I.B.M. Board Meeting
S.A.M. Magic Endowment Fund Meeting
Opening night party and midnight mingle!
Tuesday
July 1
Morning Gala Kick-Off Show - Ferrara Theater
Dealer Room Grand Opening
FISM qualifying close-Up contest #1 - Ferrara Theater
Gala Show #1 - Peabody Opera House
Wednesday
July 2
Special Event #1
FISM qualifying stage Contest #1 - Ferrara Theater
I.B.M. Annual Meeting
Gala Show #2 - Peabody Opera House
Thursday
July 3
Special Event #2
FISM qualifying close-Up Contest #2 - Ferrara Theater
S.A.M. National Council Meeting
Gala Show #3 - Peabody Opera House
Friday
July 4
S.A.M. Life Member Breakfast
Special Event #3
FISM qualifying stage Contest #2 - Ferrara Theater
Cocktail Party
I.B.M./S.A.M. Combined Banquet
Professional Close-Up Show
4th of July Fireworks over the Gateway Arch
Saturday
July 5
I.B.M. Order of Merlin Breakfast
Special Event #4
I.B.M./S.A.M. Close-Up Contest Finals
Special Event #5
I.B.M./S.A.M. Stage Contest Finals
Farewell Autograph Party and Award Presentations
For
more information or to register go to: http://ibmsam.com/
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5. Texas Association Of Magicians Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells (US)
The
T.A.O.M. convention in Dallas, Texas is over and it certainly
was one for the history books. And if you weren't here to
see and experience all the greatness of the event that included
Johnny Thompson, Harry Anderson, Tom Mullica, Fielding West
and so many more, then you can hear all the sounds and see
some photos from this seminal event on The Magic Word.
Please
visit http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com/ where you can listen
online, download from iTunes or download an MP3 of the podcasts.
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6. September Review Of The Linking Ring Magazine
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Message by Paul A. Lelekis
September
review 2013 issue of The Linking Ring Magazine, Vol. 93,
No. 9:
Editor:
Samuel Patrick Smith
Reviewed by Paul A. Lelekis
The
Linking Ring has the largest circulation of any magician's
magazine. Members can access TLR at www.magician.org.
The
cover of this month's issue of TLR presents a beautiful
collage of pictures of many magicians in action at the 2013
I.B.M Convention in Phoenix and Dennis Schick (The Linking
Ring's web portal editor) writes a beautiful article about
André Kole who is the recipient of the I.B.M. Lifetime
Achievement Award!
In addition ex-International President, Rolando Santos reviews
the stage acts of this fantastic convention with brilliant
color photos by Michael Messing!
Harry
Lorayne has honored The Linking Ring with his article, "Before
I Forget", Copycat! The prolific Mr. Lorayne has written
numerous books and videos on card magic as well as many
books on his Memory system which has been used, successfully
by many prominent people and famous stars and rubbed "elbows"
with the most famous magicians in the world. This is an
excellent article about NOT copying other peoples magic
and presentations, but, instead, being yourself! No one
can do this, better than YOU!
The
Playing Card Art of Arthur Szyk, written by Arthur Kurzweil,
is takes readers into the mind of prolific playing card
artist, Arthur Szyk (1894-1951), reveals two beautiful decks
of cards, drawn by Mr. Szyk, for the very first time!
June
in September showcases 100 year old June Horowitz who is
past International President of the I.B.M.! She's still
active in magic and is magical "gem"! Read this
fascinating interview with the 1st Lady of Magic!
From
The Editor, the monthly article, by our own Linking Ring
editor, Sammy Smith, addresses Myopia or near-sightedness
and dealing with people who chastise this condition!
Cutting
Up Jackpots by Bev Bergeron writes about how "David
Hoy Opened New Doors to Mentalism". This is a terrific
"read" about this talented mentalist and his influences.
The
Kid-Show Circuit by Marty Hahne discusses "Let the
Children Do the Magic"! This is truly informative article
about how to bring your children's shows to a new level!
Polishing
The Rings by Skip Way presents an article this month called,
"Every Student a Leader" which provides some excellent
guidelines for making our youth, stronger and more confident
leaders
not only in magic, but in life!
The
Magic Section!
Those
of you who love to learn new magic will be thrilled with
these wonderful contributions of magic by prominent magicians,
all fully explained, in the following columns below:
Henry
Holava presents TLR with his One-Man Parade! Henry is a
performer, writer, lecturer and inventor of magic having
won several awards for his originality!
Henry Holava has endowed readers with a Baker's Dozen of
beautiful magical items - and what a diversity of magic!
You're going to love this Parade!
Mike
Power's Card Corner - This month features a very cool effect
by Ed Oschmann called Discrepancy City Revelation that is
a rendition of John Bannon's effect from his book, Impossibilia!
This is a remarkable effect!
Ways
And Means by Joe M. Turner presents a wonderful routine
by Chris Beason called Wintergreen! An empty pack of gum
is torn in half and then becomes a full pack of gum!
Peter
Marucci's Showtime gives us a very nice effect with a spelling
trick and the Battle of Culloden! Easy to do and very entertaining!
Storytelling
Magic by Ed Solomon - Ed has provided readers with another
magical and colorful adventure through the "eyes"
of Miss Lilly! This is a wonderful story with a very magical
outcome
Mr. Solomon DOES know how to "spin a yarn"!
Hocus
in Focus has a team of experts who review many new items
of magic so that the magicians of the world may purchase
wisely!
The Broken Wand pays a monthly tribute to our fellow performers
who have passed and celebrates their lives rather than morns
their passing.
There
are too many items and too much magic in this issue of The
Linking Ring for me to list, but everyone is world class!
I.B.M.
members can access each issue on the I.B.M. Web Portal either
by downloading the PDF or by reading the digital version.
Advertisers
-- your products will enjoy unsurpassed worldwide promotion
in The Linking Ring through the beautiful printed magazine,
the dazzling digital edition, and links from the I.B.M.
Web Portal.
For
details about advertising in The Linking Ring, contact BJ
Hickman at advertising@magician.org.
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7. Remarkable Magic #317 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
Remarkable
Magic #317. Looking ahead to the MAES Convention.
In
1938 The Magicians Alliance of Eastern States came into
being and started to bring together magicians under its
wings. It has a fine reputation and has been holding conventions
on and off ever since. I am looking forward to being able
to attend their next convention in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
It should be a blast
.
Their
convention takes place this year on October 4th-5th, at
the Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill. MAES have a wonderful line
up of performers and lecturers and the event should be really
first rate. I am especially happy to say that I will be
both lecturing and performing at the convention.
Marc
DeSouza and Mike Miller have put together a truly outstanding
talent roster for the event, which promises to royally amaze
and amuse the attendees. In fact if you register for the
full convention there is a delightful bonus on the evening
of the 3rd October featuring the one and only Aldo Colombini.
Aldo
will be performing a special lecture on that pre-convention
evening and it is a unique event exclusive to MAES. As many
of you will know Aldo and his lovely wife Rachael retired
from touring in 2011 but they will be presenting this featured
event for MAES and it will not be repeated on any lecture
tour. What a great way to kick off a convention, I'm coming
in a night early to catch this delightful addition to the
proceedings.
2013
convention headliners include Scott Alexander who has being
wowing audiences on this season's 'America's Got Talent,'
Bizzaro-The Optical Illusionist, who will be spreading his
demented brand of magical entertainment, and manipulative
sensation Farrell Dillon, who has taken his magic to some
amazing places since graduating from 'The Chavez Studio
of Magic' in California. This is just three of the stars
that will be adding their unique skills to the convention.
Other
performers/lecturers being highlighted during the convention
are Alexander Boyce, Doc Dixon, Michael Feldman, Corey Haines,
Hilby the Skinny German Juggler Boy, Anthony Lindan, Zoe
Reiches, Torkova and yours truly. That is a lot of magic
to pack into a couple of days, and I can't wait to get started!
For
those of you wanting to purchase your registrations you
can do so by visiting http://www.maesonline.org, which will
give you a chance to purchase various admissions to the
convention. There are also great rates still available at
the Crowne Plaza starting at $109 per night for single or
double occupancy. You can contact the hotel at 856 665 6666
but make sure you mention the MAES convention to ensure
your discounted booking.
There
are a fine group of magic dealers attending the event to
keep the attendees busy when they are not watching the shows,
lectures, auction and contests that will be the heart of
the convention. I suspect there will be several very late
nights in store when this group gets together to celebrate.
I love those late night magic sessions at the bar!
If
you are interested in participating in the contests then
you can learn more details by contacting Arlen Solomon at
novce@aol.com or by telephone at 215 443 7908. It is always
a pleasure to watch magic contests and see what is new in
the performing field.
As
always I will look forward to meeting any of my readers
in person who don't know me other than by my writings; I
hope you will make a point of saying 'Hi' to me. There will
be plenty of old friends there too, and I am very excited
to be a part of the convention.
I
have just added three new items to the Online Store on my
website-'Nick Lewin's Ultimate Slow Motion Newspaper Tear,'
'Nick Lewin's Ultimate Microphone Holder' and 'Nick Lewin's
Ultimate Signed Card in Envelope.' We have also been getting
great reactions to our 'Psychometry Royale' effect.
My email address is nicklewin1@mac.com
My blog is at www.remarkablemagic.com
My web site is www.nicklewin.com
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8. Brainstorming - Group Session - #310 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
In the world of creativity and creative thought there are
many avenues to travel. None is right nor wrong. A lot is
based upon personal choice. A lot also is determined based
upon who you are, your personality on and off stage and
who you are to your audiences.
However, I think it is safe to say that every entertainer
seeks out creativity or should seek creative thought at
some point in their magical journey. If you ask me personally,
I think you should always be seeking creativity in what
you do at all times and never stop seeking it.
A magician should never settle for second best. If we are
going to be magicians, then we should be professionals at
all times. It means that we strive to give our audiences
the very best we can every time out on that sage. So how
do we brainstorm? One way is with a group brainstorming
session.
I know many of you are thinking that brainstorming with
other magicians is asking for trouble. It is asking for
yelling, arguing and stealing. However, if one goes about
it the right way, then one can have an amazing brainstorming
team that can and will help you generate amazing ideas every
week.
The first step is realizing you need to do this and want
to do this. Then it is finding like-minded people who share
the same interest in wanting to learn and share creative
ideas and thoughts with you. These people need to be folks
you know and folks you trust. They need to be people who
you feel can share their insight and ideas and be of value
to you. But also, you want them a little different then
you are. You want them to be able to see things in a fresh
new way.
Now the reason for a group brainstorm is the simple fact
that often times the best ideas come from places you never
even thought of. Some of the best ideas come from others
or other sources. So a brainstorm group helps cultivate
this.
OK so you have written down a few folks you feel fit the
mold as a person you know, trust, likes creativity and you
feel can add to any conversation. The next step is asking
them if they want to take part in it. Now before you ask
them you need to know how this works so you can share it
with them. You need to get their agreement on it. Not just
a verbal agreement but a written one. I will tell why in
a minute.
What you will do is create a Skype brainstorm group. I would
limit the group to no more than 5 but it can be as many
as you like. I like to keep it small because it makes it
easier to manage. Now because it is on Skype, it is much
easier for you to 1) brainstorm with anyone around the world
and have them be a part of your group, 2) be able to share
video freely and easily only to group members and 3) save
any information if the group agrees on it.
You choose to do this once or twice a week or set a time
that works best for everyone. That is totally up to the
group to decide. But here is how you do this so it becomes
constructive and not destructive. Everyone in the group
agrees that every idea shared freely is an opinion and it
is aimed to help the person at hand. They all agree that
no idea is a bad idea and that all ideas can and should
be shared.
All ideas are also to be used by the person being helped
if they choose to use them. Now if a group member shares
an idea that they do not want anyone using (say for a creative
example) then the person simply states that openly. Other
than that all ideas can be used.
Now the group also agrees that everything stated in the
session remains with the group and does not get shared or
talked about to anyone outside of that group. This is critically
important to the trust that must happen.
When it comes times for a session, it gets agreed upon by
all members up front. You then sign on to Skype and determine
if it will be type session, talking session or combination
of both. Now to make this work, you must go about it this
way. Every session is based upon helping one person from
the group. This person is selected ahead of time so they
can prepare.
Now the person selected is the MC and the one that controls
that brainstorm session. They get to share the problem they
are having and they get to ask the questions. It is up the
others to listen, watch and only give advice based upon
what the selected person asks. By doing it this way you
remain in control and gain that control. It stops it from
being a free for all.
It is as simple as that. But the key is getting people that
agree to the terms and getting them to SIGN an agreement
before you start the group. That is why I say start with
folks whom you know and trust and start there.
TRY this because I know it works. It is an amazing way to
get creative ideas faster and freer. It is a means in which
you can develop ideas with others. One creative brain is
fine but 5 or more is even better.
Give this a try and I know you will be amazed at the results.
If you have any questions at all about how this works or
how to go about it, ask me. I will be happy to help you.
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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9. The Weekend Of Wonder!
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Message by Jay Scott Berry
In
just two weeks, the historic downtown district of Hot Springs
will come alive with Magic, Mystery and Enchantment for
the first annual Weekend of Wonder. World renowned magicians,
Jay Scott Berry and Maxwell Blade have teamed up to produce
an event that promises to be one of the largest Festivals
of Magic ever held in the US. From Friday, September 20th
through Sunday the 22nd, a Dream Team of Master Magicians
will appear at a dozen venues in a dazzling showcase of
Close-up, Stage and Street Magic, One-Man Shows and All-Star
Galas.
International
Stars joining Blade and Berry are: Direct from Las Vegas,
multi award-winning Master Wizard, Jeff McBride, World Champion
Close-up Artist, Michael Ammar and Europe's Magic Sensation,
Dirk Losander.
World-class
feature Artists include: The Serpentine Sorcery of Daryl
Sprout, Little Rock's award-winning Derrick Rose and Paul
Prater, From Las Vegas, The Comedy Impressions of Timothy
Smallwood, two of magic's brightest young stars, John Venus
and Rokas Bernatonis, the Balloon Artistry of Tommy Whoo,
the Close-up Wizardry of Ken Boyer, the Street Magic of
Scottdini and more.
The
Weekend of Wonder is a golden ticket into the world of pure
imagination, perfect for families and everyone who loves
magic. Your journey begins at The Maxwell Blade Theatre,
where many of the shows and special events will take place.
This intimate setting will showcase all of the weekend's
One-Man Shows plus The All Star Gala on Friday night. From
there you can venture in all directions to be amazed, amused
and inspired.
Tickets
for all the main events start at only $10 each and many
of the shows throughout the Festival are free. All of this
presented as magic should be seen: Live, in person, with
no camera tricks!
Don't
miss the Grand Opening Celebration, high noon on Friday
at The Springs Hotel. Later that night, the Meet the Stars
party starts at 10pm. The Festival wraps up with the Closing
Party at 8pm Sunday night. In between will be non-stop fun,
surprise shows, magic lectures, workshops and more!
Not
to be missed is the Masters of Magic Gala, Saturday night
at The Central Theater. Other feature venues include The
Colonial Restaurant, Fat Jacks, Rolando's, The Steinhaus
Keller, The Arlington Hotel, The Gangster Museum, The Ohio
Club and the all new Superior Brewery. Street shows will
be held around The Blade Theatre as well as on The Arlington
Stage and Central Street Stage.
Make
plans now to be a part of this historic event. The Springs
Hotel, at the heart of the action, is offering special rates
for all Festival goers. Detailed schedule, venue map, tickets
and show times are available directly on the Official Festival
Website: www.WeekendofWonder.com
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10. Exposed & Fearless
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Message by Vinny Grosso
Past National President of the S.A.M.
I
recently launched a project on Kickstarter for my new book
Exposed & Fearless. It's a collection of personal short
stories about amazing people who do seemingly impossible
things. I explore how they do it and how they address their
fears. The magic community will be familiar with many of
the subjects like Banachek, Richard Turner & Doc Swan.
And if you're a fan of Whose Line Is It Anyway, Colin Mochrie
and Brad Sherwood are in the book too. I have some more,
really exciting surprise topics that I'm going to release
over the course of the funding process.
I
have received a great response from the magic community
and want to keep the momentum going. The book is for a broader
audience and I'm asking all of my friends in magic (that's
you!) to help me promote it. You can check the project out
here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/352681870/exposed-and-fearless
Then
if you think it has merit, please share it with your friends
on Facebook and tweet it to your followers. I'd really appreciate
that because it will help a lot.
and if you really
think it's great you can always support it by buying a copy
of the book!
Exposed
& Fearless is also a live show, like none you have ever
seen. I will be premiering it in NYC on March 21st and offering
tickets to the show and after party exclusively through
Kickstarter. It would be great to see you there!
Thank
you!
-Vinny
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11. Updates So Far This Week On VanishLive.com
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Message by - Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
Updates
so far this week on VanishLive.com include:
-
We interview local magicians ... and come away with dating
tips
- Norden the Magician plays to kids and their parents
- David Copperfield to Continue 2013 Shows at MGM Grand
- Nick Lewin on the Fabulously Funny Mr. Finney
- Profile on Norden the magician, named PCAM Best Children's
Entertainer
- Keith Fields on the difference between a magic trick and
a miracle
- Adele wants David Blaine for her baby's birthday
- Boy magician now dazzling audiences abroad
- Harry Anderson Has Something Up His Sleeve
VanishLive
features *DAILY* updates of magic news from around the globe
as it happens. Plus regular contributions from Jeff McBride,
Eugene Burger, Steve Spill, Nick Lewin, Keith Fields, Bizarro,
Paul Romhany, Richard Webster and others.
Bookmark
us today at:
http://www.VanishLive.com
-
Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
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12. Magic's Comeback No Illusion
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Message by Mick Peck (NZ)
"Magic's
Comeback No Illusion" - a recent news feature screened
on New Zealand television about the resurgence of magic,
Dynamo and movies such as "Burt Wonderstone" and
"Now You See Me".
Featuring
magicians Mick Peck, Alan Watson and Chicane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcuTQovBuLA
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13. FISM Europe 2014 Convention
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Message by Condette Williams
Since
our last newsletter more of you have registered in this
wonderful magical adventure. The organizing team is very
sensitive to this trust that you, magicians from all countries,
give to it by accepting to participate in the second European
Congress Magic FISM 2014 (ECM).
Lennart
green and Bebel were the first artists who subscribed to
this meeting. Absent from our congress since 2000 for the
first one and 2009 for the second one, they will make us
dream with their well-known talents.
As
John Pye said in the first newsletter, the soonest you get
your subscription, the more we can prepare quickly trays
dream and unpublished lectures and you will have a better
sit.
To
receive the newsletter of the European championship of Magic
2014 go to http://news.ecm2014fism.com/
To
register in the conference go to www.ecm2014fism.com
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14. Findacadabra - World Map Of Magic Places
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Message by Riccardo Rampini (Italy)
Findacadabra
is a sort of "Google Maps" entirely dedicated
to magic.
I
launched it about two years ago, and it now features more
than 750 points of interest (POIs) including magic clubs,
shops, museums, theatres, libraries, graves and other places
related to magic, with visitors from about 100 Countries
all over the world.
Moreover,
Findacadabra is a "collaborative website", where
every magician can login (the registration is free) and
add new places to the map.
I
think that Findacadabra can represent a useful tool for
magicians and for everybody who loves the art of magic and
may contribute to the wide-spreading of magic history and
culture in the world.
If
you consider it worthwhile, it would be great if this information
could be included in your newsletter.
I
hope you like it!
Best
regards,
Riccardo
Rampini
M.
L. King, 829016 Cortemaggiore (Piacenza) - Italycell: +39
339-5788405skype: riccardo.rampinimail: rampini.riccardo@gmail.com
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15. Gerard Kunian Lecture Of UK
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Message by Gerard Kunian
I'll
be in England for some shows and lectures.
Here's
my schedule:
September 6, 2013
16 Lecture - The Magic Circle, London
18 Lecture - International Magic, London
21 Show - The Magic Circle, London
22 Exonian Magic Society Convention - Langstone Cliff Hotel
- Dawlish, Devon
23 Lecture - Manchester Magic Club
24 Lecture - Blackpool Magic Club
26 Conjuring At The Court - The Drayton Court, West Ealing
- 8pm - http://www.conjuringatthecourt.com
27 Show - Magician At The Half Moon, Bishops, Stortford28
Smoke & Mirrors, 8 Denmark Street, Bristol - 8pm - http://www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk/
29 Workshops (Two!) - 2pm & 6pm - Cost: £30 (£25
for WAM members) - The Bricket Wood Social Club Oak Avenue,
Bricket Wood, St Albans' Herts. AL2 3LQ
30 Lecture - Leicester Magic Club
October
1 Lecture - Watford I look forward to making lots of new
friends on this tour. Thanks to my good 4F buddy Martin
Cox for coordinating this tour for me. Geoff Williams
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16. Broken Wand Jacques Tandeau (1933-2013)
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Jacques Tandeau (1933-2013) died quietly at home on 16th
August as he was sleeping.
He'll
be buried on Monday 9th September in Thiais. He was stated
to be one of the best card magicians of France. He was known
for being a fantastic technician in a kind of Ed Marlo French
way! He is the author of one of the best modern technical
books: "*Les Cartes en Magie Rapprochée"*
(G.Proust academie de magie, Paris editor). In this book,
dedicated to experts, he details secret handlings and finesse
used by sharper or expert close-up entertainers.
He
was beloved by the best French magicians. Due to his fellowship
with Dai Vernon, he made the Professor come to France in
order to give a private lecture in the sixties at Mayette
Magic Shop.
(It
was for me a great day as I took my one and unique lesson
in magic from the Master) Jacques Tandeau I loved you have
to be remembered by the magic community. GK is prof.wonderfool
06 13 90 05 52 fixe: 09 53 74 33 77
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17. Musical Houdini, Starring Hugh Jackman
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Article forwarded on by Mel Kientz (US)
News.com.au
Hugh
Jackman to play Harry Houdini on Broadway with music by
Stephen Schwartz
Acclaimed
Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz says he's hard at work
on a full draft of the musical Houdini, starring Australian
actor Hugh Jackman.
"I'm specifically writing for Hugh in terms of what
I think will sound good in his voice and what sorts of things
will really help him to do the things that he does,"
Schwartz said during the Dramatist Guild of America's conference
in Chicago. He is the group's president.
The Academy Award- and Grammy Award-winner - famous for
Wicked, Godspell and Pippin - said a reading of the new
full show is scheduled for December and he's been "writing
away on it" with a collaborator. So far, he said, they
have a full first act of Houdini.
"As soon as we finished it, of course, we immediately
said, 'We have to rewrite this entire thing,'" Schwartz
said. "But nevertheless we're moving on to try to get
a complete draft of the show."
Houdini is scheduled to reach Broadway during the 2013-2014
season. Schwartz said he hopes the show will make an out-of-town
debut in Chicago before it premieres on Broadway.
So
far, the fun, he said, has been writing music and lyrics
with Jackman in mind. Schwartz said he's considering "Where
does he want to stretch himself? Where does he want to do
something that he feels he has and we feel he has that he
hasn't really shown before?"
In April, admirers of the composer packed Carnegie Hall
in New York for a tribute marking both Schwartz's 65th birthday
and the 10th anniversary of Wicked, which is still a tough
ticket. But that show's success doesn't amount to pressure,
he said.
"It sort of makes you feel, 'I have this big hit running,
well if this doesn't work out, it doesn't work out,"
Schwartz said.
Schwartz's work on Houdini could serve to counteract what
he calls a recent "artistic slump" in commercial
musical theater with shows that he says are safe and formulaic."
I've found the last couple of Broadway seasons pretty disappointing
from the point of view of musicals," Schwartz said.
"Though from the point of view of plays it's been pretty
exciting."
Besides Houdini, Schwartz has been focusing on his role
as president of the dramatist guild. He cited censorship
at schools and theaters as one threat that is proving stifling
and discouraging for playwrights. He said his own 1971 work,
Godspell, has become more controversial recently. The guild
has a legal defense fund that can help writers with censorship,
copyright and other issues, he said.
"Really that's what theaters should be doing, is causing
audiences and people to think about things and look at things
in a different way," Schwartz said. "Not flag-waving
for whatever the prevailing point of view is at that point."
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18. Palmerston North Magic Circle Convention
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Message by Andrew Wilson (New Zealand)
Palmerston
North 26th - 28th October 2013
Hosted
by the Palmerston North Magic Circle (Inc.) and supported
by IBM Ring 160
With
Joe Monti (USA), Marcelo Insua (Argentina), Richard Webster
GMM (New Zealand) and El Gregoe MNZM GMM (New Zealand)
To
register go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/email/pn.pdf
**Early
Bird Registration closes on the 6th September**
Cheques
to Palmerston North Magic Circle (Inc.) Convention 2013
Direct payment to 116900-0023950-11 (please include your
name)
Send your completed forms to the Organiser: Andrew Wilson,
174 Nannestad Line, RD 5, Feilding 4775. jmwilson@xtra.co.nz
and phone 06 329 29 28
Early
Bird Registration by the 6th September will cost $90 for
magicians and $50 for wives, partners, students and parents
of students. This includes Sunday's refreshments at morning
and afternoon tea and a Gala Show Ticket.
Late
registrations after 7th September will be $120 and $70.
The
Convention Venue is The Speirs Centre (part of PNBHS) Featherston
Street
The
Convention Hotel is Travelodge, 175 Cuba St, Palmerston
North. Phone 06 366 5895; email tpmr@travelodge.co.nz with
a convention deal of $105 for a double room and $141 including
a full breakfast for two.
Our
headliner stars for the convention are Joe Monti, celebrated
comedy magician from USA, and Marcelo Insua, FISM Gold Medal
winner for Invention in 2012 and Richard Webster GMM international
recognised icon for mentalism.
Marcelo
is a specialist in coin magic, owns Tango Magic in Argentina,
and will be bringing his special coins in various denominations
including NZ currency.
Palmerston
North Magicians' Convention Programme
Saturday
26 Oct
4
p.m. Travelodge Hotel: Informal gathering and first registrations.
Coffee etc; Bar open.
Pippity Pop, the balloon sculpture expert will run an on-going
workshop in the hotel.
5.30 Speirs Centre: setting up lights/screen and dealers'
room. Performers can inspect the stage and talk to technicians.
Some dealers may be in action in the Dealers' Room.
7 for 7.30 Valentine's Restaurant, Featherston Street. Bar
Open. Buffet dinner and Cabaret. This is an extra cost of
$34. Registration continues in Valentine's bar. Cabaret
includes Joe Monti, Marcelo, Joel Howlett, Roderick Mulgan,
Jon Zealando GMM, Bill Seagraves (compere).
Sunday
27 Oct
9.00
Welcome to the Convention. Introduction of our Stars: Joe
Monti, Marcelo, Joel Howlett, Richard Webster GMM, El Gregoe
GMM, Pippity Pop. Invitation to buy raffle tickets.
9.15 First Lecture (90 mins) by Joe Monti
10.45 a.m. Morning tea (supplied). Visit the dealers.
11.30 a.m. Second Lecture (60 mins) by Richard Webster GMM
on mental magic.
12.30 Lunch Break (Visit local eateries)
2 p.m. Third lecture from Marcelo Insua - Mr Tango (90mins)
3.30 Afternoon Tea
4 p.m. Fourth Lecture from Joel Howlett (60 mins)
5.15 El Gregoe's Kidabra Lecture: 'How to hold an audience
without a rope' (60 mins)
7.30 Gala Show: Extra Tickets and public tickets: $25 and
family 2 adult 2 children $70
Performers:
Michael Woolf (Compere), Joe Monti, Marcelo Insua - Mr Tango,
Bill Seagraves, Adrian Kirk (Juggler), El Gregoe GMM, Zappo
and Joel Howlett.
After
the Show: Travelodge Bar
El Gregoe GMM: comedy trick and vent
Joel Howlett: manipulations to music
Bill Seagraves
Marcelo
.Interval
.
El Gregoe GMM comedy magic bit
Adrian Kirk (juggler)
Zappo
Joe Monti
Monday
28 Oct
9.30 Pippity Pop Balloon Informal Workshop in the Speirs
Centre
Last chance with the Dealers.
Conventioneers buy and sell tables. Bring your priced books,
tricks, DVDs and so forth.
12 Noon. The Convention closes.
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