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Issue Number: #1065
Date: Sunday 15th December 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. Dynamo Bullied When Younger
3. Simon Lovell Health Update On The Magic Word
4. Remarkable Magic #331 - Nick Lewin
5. Effective Business Cards - #323 - Kyle Peron
6. Magic - Art, Craft or Neither? (Suzanne The Magician
- Part 1 of 2)
7. 2013 December Magic Castle Schedule
8. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
9. The TheMagi-Festis
10. Kidshow How-2, Lost Magic
11. Autumn Morning Star
12. The Melbourne Magic Festival 2014
13. Daytona Festival Of Magic 2014
14. Cincinnati Magic Collectors Convention
15. Magic New Zealand App
16. e-zine Archives
17. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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2. Dynamo Bullied When Younger
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Article forwarded on by John Peterson (UK)
Metro
Magician
Dynamo: I was bullied when I was younger; now Ian Brown
from The Stone Roses is a fan of my magic
Magician
Dynamo, born Steven Frayne, 30, has practised his art since
he was a teenager. He has done a TV show about his magical
origins.
The
show is about your childhood and being bullied. How bad
was it? Quite bad. But it wasn't until I was older that
I realised the people I was hanging around with were taking
advantage of me. I realised I shouldn't be put in a bin
and rolled down a hill every day, or have my dinner money
taken, or made to do stupid stuff so they could laugh at
me - but at the time, I wanted to fit in. Two kids got expelled
from school for bullying me, so it was pretty serious.
When
did you start doing magic?
When
I was 11. My grandpa did it for as long as I can remember
but didn't tell me how to do it. When things at school got
bad, my grandpa showed me some skills to get out of it -
they used to put my head down the toilet - and he showed
me how to make myself feel really heavy so they couldn't
move me. It worked.
When
did you start doing magic tricks more seriously?
After
those skills got me out of trouble, my grandpa showed me
tricks every weekend. Towards the end of my time at school
when my confidence improved, I started doing tricks in the
playground. Then it really flourished when I went to college.
What
was your first professional gig?
At
a working men's club. Very glamorous. I was 14. My grandpa
went and I'd go with him and earn some money. People gave
me pound coins for doing tricks. I'd end up with £50
a time, which isn't bad when you're 14. That's where I learned
my trade and how to perform.
Did
magic have a cheesy image when you first started?
It
did but I thought my grandpa was the coolest guy on the
planet when he did it - he was my role model. I met a few
young magicians, I joined things such as the Bradford Magic
Circle and the young people doing it looked like they'd
been taught to do it by their parents. I was seeing 15-year-olds
performing as if they were 40-year-old men. You could tell
their dads had written the script. It was nice for them
to have had supportive parents but it was like their parents
were living their magical dreams through their children.
If I did that material at school, people would have laughed
at me, so I knew early on I needed to make it relevant to
people my age. It was trial and error but I found my own
style.
What
have you brought to the magic world?
I
keep things relevant to the world around me. When I started,
not everyone had a mobile phone. Now they are a common thing
so it's silly not to incorporate them into my act. I can
do magic with anything. I don't use fancy props. There's
no separation between me on stage and me in the street.
Back in the day, the magician was on a pedestal and there
was a lot of bulls*** around it but I've stripped that away.
I'm the same as everyone else but I've worked on my skills
to a level where I can do pretty cool s***. At the end of
the day, without an audience the magic doesn't exist. Magic
is an emotion you bring out in someone.
Which
celebrities have been particularly impressed with your magic?
Ian
Brown from The Stone Roses. I asked him to think of lyrics
from a song he was working on that hadn't been recorded
- then I told them what they were. Then I made a guitar
levitate. He wasn't impressed as in running around shouting
but he calls me up to ask how I did it. He thinks the more
times he brings it up the more chance there is I'll tell
him.
Have
you ever had a supernatural experience?
When
I had surgery for my Crohn's disease, I think I died for
a few seconds. I was 19. Until then, I was trying to please
my family and go to college and get a proper job but when
I woke up from the operation, I knew I wanted to do magic
for the rest of my life. I dropped out of college and got
a start-up loan through The Prince's Trust to do magic professionally.
What
have been the highlights?
Other
than my grandpa, everyone said there was no way I could
make a living from magic. My grandpa was the only person
who told me I could do it. I'm 30 now. I've been doing this
as a career for 15 years and I'm very proud of that. Me
and my grandpa used to come up with crazy ideas and I did
a lot of them in my first TV series. I walked across the
Thames - that was a life-long ambition. To do it while my
grandpa was still alive is a proud achievement. He had three
strokes the year I did that and I was very proud to see
him smile when he saw it.
http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/11/magician-dynamo-i-was-bullied-when-i-was-younger-now-ian-brown-from-the-stone-roses-is-a-fan-of-my-magic-4224960/
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3. Simon Lovell Health Update On The Magic Word
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
In
early November, Simon Lovell took a serious fall in his
home that landed him in the hospital with a fracture so
bad that they couldn't immediately set it. And that's not
the half of the story. For more on what happened, how it
happened, and how he's doing, listen to our chat in this
week's "always free" podcast at http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com/
We
also talk about the importance of real books versus eBooks,
creativity, his long running, off-Broadway one man show
"Strange and Unusual Hobbies", and his television
consulting work with "White Collar", his new movies
and TV shows coming up, and more. A lot is packed into this
fun podcast. Settle in for a listen and enjoy!
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4. Remarkable Magic #331 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
A
Tribute to Goldfinger and Dove in Las Vegas. Paying tribute
to the Masters of Surprise!
December
the 8th saw the Las Vegas, Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 pay
tribute to Goldfinger and Dove as their Magicians of the
Year. It was a wonderful event held at the Texas Station
Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The event was produced by
Roger Dreyer who along with a host of other folk turned
the night into a party that will long be remembered by all
present. Our very own John McClenahan, President of Ring
257 helped channel all the local elements into the smooth
machine we all experienced. Bill Evans the I.B.M. International
President was also in attendance for the event.
The
evening began with close-up magic by Gary Norsigian and
Adam Flowers who entertained the attendees with their superb
sleight of hand skills. There followed a buffet dinner that
far exceeded the expectations of most of us who attend these
kind of functions on a regular basis! It was not only delicious,
but allowed those of us present to table hop and mingle
with the many magicians from Las Vegas and Hollywood who
were there to honor our friends Jack and Dove.
Susan
and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to gossip and catch up
with old friends such as Max Maven, Irene and Erika Larsen,
Lance Burton, Norm Nielsen, Stan and Rhonda Allen, Luna
and Deanne Shimada, Jeff McBride, Coral Reveen, Ariann Black,
Joaquin Ayala, Karla Kwist, Jason Andrews, Adam London,
Iam Creed, Mac King and Jennifer Sils, Greg Gleason, Hiram
Strait, Sara Ballentine, Cathy Daniels, Paul Stone, Fielding
West, Dale Hindman, Aye Jaye, Nancy Keener, Pam and John
Thompson, Gary Darwin, Rory Johnson and a host of others!
Graciously hosting the event were Jack and Dove themselves
who took the time to talk and spend time with each and every
guest. It would probably be difficult to find a more popular
couple in the magic world and we all enjoyed the chance
of spending some time with them.
The
Gala show was hosted by the always hysterical Fielding West
and featured strong contributions from Victor and Diamond,
Chris Randall, Max Maven, Hiroki Hara, Rory Johnson and
a very funny vignette by Stan Allen. Throw in a suitable
wacky video tribute by the Amazing Johnathan- who was kinda'
there in person but not in good health, and you have a really
fun show. There was even a featured video presentation by
Goldfinger presenting his unique torn and restored newspaper
which gave more than a hint of what makes him such an influential
performer in the magic world.
Roger
Dreyer, founder of Fantasma Magic, hosted a great late-night
after party in his suite that allowed everyone to further
mix, mingle and gossip until the wee hours. I know I must
have missed some names in this brief run-down of the event,
but please forgive me as I was strictly there in my capacity
as guest and fan of the great Goldfinger and Dove. It was
a great evening and I offer thanks to all involved for making
it such a success!
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5. Effective Business Cards - #323 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
I was asked the other day to give a brief talk on the business
cards to entertainers and what makes them work or not work.
I wanted to share those ideas with you. It is my hope that
this information is of help to you as it was to them.
I have been a magician for over 25+ years and enjoy every
minute of it. However, I am a professional designer with
a double degree in graphic design and illustration and a
specialty in marketing. I would be happy to give you some
of my own personal insights into this topic and idea. I
think it is always great to share knowledge and information.
I hope this might be of help to you.
When it comes to business cards the first thing to figure
out for yourself is this going to be a calling card or a
business card? There is no right or wrong here. It is just
a matter of preference and what the intended use is. A calling
card is more minimalist in approach with the main goal of
selling who you are and your services and providing contact
information from which to drive the person to different
"touch points" you want them to go to. A touch
point could be your phone, website, email address landing
page etc. Calling cards do this in a nice fashion.
Now a business card is a bit different. A business card
is one in which the card itself becomes a small selling
tool. That does not mean cram so much information on it
that no one could possibly read it or want to read it. It
simply means that in a business card, you are trying to
get the prospect to take some sort of ACTION. You want them
to do something.
Still, a savvy businessperson knows that adding your unique
marketing-oriented text to a business card, in addition
to contact information, pays off. One strategy is to add
text that gives your unique, specific customer benefits.
For example:
1) Easy to pay "Credit Cards Accepted"
2) Easy to get ahold of "Requests handled within 24hrs."
3) Easy to get advice or info "Use our simple Information
form."
4) "Present or mention this card for a free magic trick."
5) "Receive your first show at 25% off by requesting
a promo kit."
6) "Log onto kyleandkellymagic.com for current discount
coupons!"
7) "Free upgrade to our deluxe package by mentioning
the number on this card."
8) The back of the card can be a useful calendar.
9) Survey, redeemable for a free gift - could direct them
to a web page survey, where they fill it out and get a free
gift or discount.
10) Punch card for frequent clients - acts as a referral
rewards system.
11) A fun optical illusion, magic trick, or question where
they can be directed to your website for more like it or
for the answers.
12) A calendar of your upcoming public performances.
13) The card could be a magnet to be used and seen on the
fridge by the prospect.
14) Could have a listing of most common measurement conversion
chart - gives them a reason to hold onto it for their use.
15) A list of your top 5 tips for a successful event.
Also, business cards do more than convey the information
that's printed on the card. A card that's ugly, dirty, printed
on perforated paper, or full of corrections screams loud
and clear that you're an amateur. No matter how many wonderful
services you offer, if your card brands you as unprofessional,
you lose business. A clean, creative, professionally printed,
and visually attractive card on the other hand, conveys
a positive first impression that lingers long after your
initial meeting.
Keep in mind that there is nothing wrong with having your
card be just a "calling card". If you have other
marketing materials that have a call to action that you
use, then a calling card may not be a bad way to go as it
is a continuation of your brand identity. However, you could
have your business card doing double duty by not only listing
your contact information, but by having an effective call
to action as well.
No matter which direction you go in, always remember that
your business card is a direct representation of what you
do, what you are about, and the services you provide. Do
not settle for second best or for a card that looks "cheap".
A professional and high-quality card will say a lot about
your services long before they even begin to read it. Make
your card work for you.
It is hard this day and age to get folks to understand that
the first impression you often ever make on a prospect is
in the materials you send out to them. If this is the case,
why wouldn't you want these materials to be designed in
the best way possible?
Too many folks have PCs and desktop publishing software.
It is too easy to create artwork and get them done up that
everyone thinks they can do it. What they forget to realize
is that graphic design and communications through graphical
means is a learned skill, and one that takes a long time
to understand and to do well.
I take pride in the fact that I spent 5 years in art school
(college) getting a double degree in graphic design and
illustration. Those hard 5 years were spent studying, learning,
and applying design ideas and principles to give me the
knowledge I need to design print material that communicates
the message of my clients the best that it can. Design is
not about making something look pretty. There is so much
more to it than that. This is why I take pride in the designs
I create for my clients. It is a process where I really
find out what makes the person, service, or business unique,
and then create graphics that communicate this message clearly
to his or her marketplace.
Now there is also nothing wrong with your card being able
to do a trick or make it into an experience. However, that
should not be your first order of business. If the card
you leave them with does not meet the above criteria, then
you have failed. You can have the best means in which to
present the card to them, but if the card looks unprofessional,
does not brand you or give a good means in which for them
to take action, then it simply doesn't work.
If you are going to do an effect with it some things I have
done for others is to have the back left blank (non-gloss)
so that it could be used to write things down on it. Non-gloss
cards are easier to write on. Or I have designed some customized
card ideas that work on the idea of out to lunch. Very easy
way to have an engaging experience where by the person can
initial a clear area on the card and have something change
in their hand. If you go this route just make sure the card
they are left with is professionally designed. So there
are many ways to go.
In this age of digital printing, you can get your cards
printed at low cost and good quality. You can do so much
to your card. However, just because it can be done does
not mean it should be done. One must always remember to
keep the card working for you. This means oversized cards
may not be best because they will not fit in a rolodex or
a business card holder. If you have or want a larger card,
then have one that folds down into the standard business
card size. This will work better for you.
Always ask for samples. When working with a designer or
a printer ask for samples. No designer or printer is ever
alike. Samples can allow you to see and feel and know the
quality that the company or person is delivering to you.
I hope these tips are of help to you. Please ask me questions.
This is what I do for a living but I also speak your language.
This gives me the ability to design customized work that
communicates for you. You can check out my own samples and
work by going to my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/perondesign.
When there please hit "LIKE". Thanks. You can
also then go to the photo area and look at my albums. It
is a great way to really see what I have been talking about
and get a feel for the professional design I have dome for
others.
Thanks all.
Kyle Peron
Peron Design
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
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6. Magic - Art, Craft or Neither? (Suzanne The Magician
- Part 1 of 2)
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Message by Anthony Darkstone - Europe/USA
This
series continues with several more World Class names. Starting
this month in grand style is the wonderful Suzanne The Magician.
Introduction
Suzanne
was the First Female Magician to win The Magic Castle's
Close-Up Magician of The Year title. She has regularly been
featured in the Magic and non-magic media and performed
at several Conventions. She has appeared of the covers of
Genii and M-U-M and was recently featured in the October
2013 issue of The Linking Ring. Her Close-Up skills are
exemplary.
Her
signature piece is magic with a Band-Aid. It is an extraordinary
performance of Magic on many levels. Her philosophy on the
performance of Magic can be best conveyed by quoting her
own words:- " My performance is all about the connection
I make with my audience. I always give every ounce of energy
I have for every show. When I give everything I have, everything
I am, and open my heart, I know I am doing my best".
I
am delighted that she took time out to share her perspective
on Magic- Art, Craft or Neither.
http://www.suzmagic.com
Suzanne The Magician
Short answer: Very good question. To me, magic can absolutely
be art, but not always.
Long
answer:
It's
complicated and multi layered!
Before
we can even begin to determine if magic itself is "art"
we need to be able to actually define the word "art".
The problem with this task is that people have been trying
to define "art" for generations, with little to
no success. And what is or is not "art" is more
opinion than anything else, really.
Do
we decide what is art based on its quality? For instance,
if a child paints a rudimentary picture of a house, to a
parent this picture is art and is proudly displayed on the
refrigerator. But to an art critic it's just a rudimentary
picture painted by a child. Do we decide what is art based
on the value it has for us personally? For instance, a classical
pianist may hear rap music and think it's just noise and
has no musical value at all. But to the rap artist it says
something important and has great value. And for the people
who enjoy listening to rap music, it may move them in ways
that classical music does not. Who's right? Isn't it subjective?
If
we just look at the dictionary definition of the word "art",
it can be argued that magic fits that definition.
End
of Part 1
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7. 2013 December Magic Castle Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
December
9-15th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early-early: Chris Korn
Early: Eric Jones
Late: Scott Tokar
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Bryan Miles
Late: Adam London
Palace
of Mystery
Ed Alonzo
Peller
Theatre
Arthur Benjamin
Michael Carbonaro
W.
C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
Friday
Luncheon
Eric Jones
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Gerald Schiller
Lecturer
- Sunday 15th
Doc Eason
December
16-22nd
Close-Up
Gallery
Earlier: Rmax Goodwin
Early: Mike Elkan
Late: Edward F. Oschmann
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Justin Willman
Late: Jonny Zavant
Palace
of Mystery
Mark Kalin and Jinger
Peller
Theatre
Allan Hayden
Bill Okal
W.
C. Fields Bar
Jon Armstrong
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
"Wacko" (Ramon Medellin)
Lecturer
- Sunday 22nd
Edward F. Oschmann
December
23-29th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Henok Negash
Early: Nathan Becker
Late: Zach Waldman
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Kyle Eschen
Late: Thom Peterson
Palace
of Mystery
J.Neal
Sir Pat-Trick (Thernes)
"Mondre" (Mike Douglas)
Peller
Theatre
David & Leeman
W.
C. Fields Bar
Pop Haydn
Friday Luncheon
Zach Waldman
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Dan Jordan
Lecturer
- Sunday 29th
Glenn Farrington
Performers
are subject to change due to circumstances and availability
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8. 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:
-
David Copperfield Trademarks DC ... Comics?
- Teller Speaks on Tim's Vermeer
- Brick and Mortar Magic Shops: The Browsers Den, Toronto
- Old-Time Magic Returns to Dickens Festival
- Magician Harris III Stars in 'Entangled' Film
- Penn and Teller announce 2014 UK Tour
Plus
reviews of David Sousa's Red Envelope and Scryer's 13 by
Richard Webster & Neal Scryer.
DAILY
magic news, articles from around the world and reviews from
working professional magicians. Visit us today at:
http://www.VanishLive.com
-
Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
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9. The TheMagi-Festis
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Message by Joshua Jay (US)
An
eighty-three-year-old tradition just can't die. And, after
much work, we're pleased to say that the Magi-Fest is back!
After a sellout year in 2013, we are back ... bigger and
better in 2014! Join us from January 30 - February 1, 2014
in Columbus, Ohio.
But
along with tradition comes a healthy dose of new. The Magi-Fest
has been completely re-imagined: more talks, shorter and
stronger shows, more lectures, all events held in one location,
a more focused (and bigger for 2014!) dealer room, and more
interaction for everyone with featured artists. Organisers
Joshua Jay, Andi Gladwin and Tim Moore have put together
an exceptional team to help make the Magi-Fest better than
ever.
The
dates for the 2014 convention are January 30-February 1.
So, please mark your calendars now. You can register for
just $150.
The
second big announcement is that we are moving BACK to the
Crowne Plaza, Columbus North (Worthington). You'll recall
that the Magi-Fest resided here during some of its most
exciting, well-attended years.
So
why did we go back? Well, as everyone realized, we outgrew
the lovely Crowne Plaza Dublin in just one short year. They
had no solution for a larger dealer room, and nowhere near
enough rooms for our attendees. We desperately needed a
new home. When we looked at the options, it was clear that
the old Crowne Plaza was best-equipped for a magic convention
of our size and caliber. We're delighted to go back.
And
the hotel itself is better than ever. They just completed
a five-million dollar renovation. You will see a much, much
bigger and better lobby for jamming, improved facilities
for the shows and lectures, and an upgrade on the quality
and speed of the restaurant.
Tamariz,
Giobbi and Weber workshop registration
Once you have registered for Magi-Fest, you may also optionally
register for these workshops for $105 per workshop.
Gala
show tickets we have a few gala show tickets available for
people who aren't attending the convention. Book early due
to limited seating! Get your gala show tickets for just
$20.
To
register go to: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/convention/?convention=13
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10. Kidshow How-2, Lost Magic
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Message by David Ginn (US)
David
Ginn has surprised even himself by making three new DVDs
appear for Christmas. Kidshow How-2, Lost Magic, and The
$2100 Magic Kit are all described in the December issue
of his Autumn's Leaflet newsletter. Here is the link:
http://molliejohanson.com/AutumnsLeaflet_Dec13.pdf
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11. Autumn Morning Star
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Message by Lindsay Smith
The
Secret is Out: It's Autumn Morning Star Who is "one
of the best-kept secrets in magic?"
If
you agree with Jeff McBride, and many others, the answer
would be Autumn Morning Star, an accomplished magician,
award-winning illusionist and cultural storyteller. For
Autumn, a Native American Indian of Choctaw and Blackfeet
heritage, that assessment is changing rapidly.
McBride
may have said it best: "Sometimes it astonishes me
how long it takes the magic world to wake up and realize
an extraordinary talent like Autumn Morning Star. I have
watched her arts develop over the last twenty-five years
to create powerful magical theatre pieces. Autumn's skill
set weaves inspirational storytelling, symbolism, beautiful
magic, masked archetypes and evocative music into a rich
tribal tapestry that is theatrically stunning."
McBride's
quote appeared as part of a six-page feature article about
Autumn in the September 2013 issue of M-U-M, the monthly
publication of The Society of American Magicians. Her beautiful
photo, in full Blackfeet regalia, was featured on the magazine's
cover.
Just
a month after M-U-M was published, Autumn, along with her
three-member cast, was one of the featured performers on
the public show at the 20th annual Magic in the Rockies
convention in Fort Collins, CO, on October 3-6. As part
of that weekend, she also presented her lecture for magicians,
"One of a Kind," how to create your unique stage
character by harnessing the tremendous power of archetypal
characters in the art of magic. At the conclusion of her
one-hour lecture, the audience came to their feet to give
Autumn a heartfelt standing ovation.
Ten
days after the Magic in the Rockies convention ended, Autumn
opened in Las Vegas on October 16 for the well-known comedian
Louie Anderson at The Plaza Hotel & Casino. In November,
Autumn was on the road with a successful three-city lecture
tour: I.B.M. Ring 56 in Evansville, Indiana; Louisville,
Kentucky's Okito/Burton I.B.M. Ring 64 and the Wizards of
Wichita (I.B.M. Ring 47) in Wichita, Kansas.
The
secret is out. Obviously, so is the description, "one
of the best-kept secrets in magic."
You'll
be hearing more about Autumn Morning Star.
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12. The Melbourne Magic Festival 2014
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Message by Tim Ellis (Australia)
Just
a quick note to remind everybody that you only have until
January 20 to get your application in to present a show
at the 2014 MMF.
Go
to http://melbournemagicfestival.com/applications-for-the-mmf-2014-open-on-monday/
To
read the producer's guide and download an application form
2014 is going to be bigger than ever and we have so many
producers wanting spots that we may not be able to fit everyone
into the Northcote Town Hall hub this time, but we will
definitely do our best to get you the Studio and the timeslot
you most want.
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13. Daytona Festival Of Magic 2014
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Message by Harry Allen (US)
November
7-8-9 2014
Details --www.daytonamagic.com
Click on "convention"
Can you believe the talent already booked?
Rudy Coby
Gregory Wilson
Fielding West
Eric Jones
Silly Billy
Magic Of Suzanne
Cameron Francis
Don Baggett (Illusions)
Erik Olson
Harry Allen
Scott Humston
more to come........
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14. Cincinnati Magic Collectors Convention
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Message by Richard Hughes
Important
Announcement from the Head Vulture
I
am 81 years old and would like share and enjoy magic with
old friends and collectors all over the world. I have asked
a team of people to help organize this convention in Cincinnati
next June 5-7, 2014.
This
convention is not affiliated with the IBM, SAM, MCA, ABC
or XYZ. It is simply a gathering of people that love magic
history and want to help preserve and collect it.
I
wish we could have everyone that wants to attend be able
to. But we are limited by the facilities for the number
of attendees that we can handle for our programs. Think
of this convention as a Midwest version of the LA History
Conference or New England Magic Collectors Association which
have the similar space limitations.
The
initial invites were sent out two week ago. If you have
not received it, contact me and we will check our list and
make sure we had the proper address. We will be keeping
a waiting list for this convention.
Again, the Cincinnati Magic Collector's Convention will
be held in Cincinnati on June 5-7, 2014.
Ken
Klosterman (kenklosterman@gmail.com)
Richard E. Hughes
Hughes Magic LLC, 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, Ohio 44266
www.hughesmagic.com
hugmagic@raex.com
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