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Issue Number: #986
Date: Sunday 3rd February 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. Vanish Magazine Edition #6 - Free Magic Magazine
3. I.B.M. and S.A.M 2014 Combined Convention Registration
4. The Indian Rope Trick
5. The Attack: In Wayne Houchin's Words
6. February 2013 Issue Of The Linking Ring Magazine
7. Remarkable Magic #289 - Nick Lewin
8. Your Impact on Magic - #287 - Kyle Peron
9. Magic - Art, Craft Or Neither - Part 2
10. 2013 February Magic Castle Schedule
11. S.A.M. #59 Annual Banquet Honors New Dean Of Magic
12. Gay Blackstone - Show Masters Of Illusion Live
13. Columbus Magi-Fest Is On The Air
14. Jason Andrews 2013 International Tour
15. Silent Magic" Show To Make History
16. "Magicana" for February/March
17. 2013 New Zealand Lectures - Diary Now
18. Magic New Zealand App
19. e-zine Archives
20. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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Michele and I attended the last joint IBM/SAM convention in
Louisville, Kentucky 2006 and we had a fabulous time and we
have now registered for the joint I.B.M./S.A.M. 2014 Combined
Convention in St. Louis, Missouri and look forward to seeing
you there.
So
get the Special Early bird rate which ends on 28th February
register NOW as it was a complete sell-out last time! For
more information go to item 3.
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if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. Vanish Magazine Edition #6 - Free Magic Magazine
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Message by Paul Romhany (NZ)
We
celebrate our first year with our largest edition yet! Available
for FREE download from February 6th onwards at www.vanishmagazine.com
World
Exclusives: We are proud and honored that Vanish Magic Magazine
has been chosen to get two world exclusive interviews
1)
The Illusionists - the largest touring illusion show in the
world - and we have photos from the tour and have spoken to
all those involved.
2)
Yif - The art of Magic - currently the latest superstar of
magic on television in Asia Tim Ellis gives us the exclusive
interview.
Contents
include:
Choosing
the material for your act by Matthew Fallon
Bamboozlers by Diamond Jim Tyler
Magician's Crossword Puzzle
The Illusionists Exclusive World first by Chipper Lowell
Michael Giles interview Part 2 by Chipper Lowell
Business Cards and Online Printing by Kyel Peron
Just say YES to acting Part 2 by Joey Pipia
Nick Lewin Presents ... The Magic Castle's 50th Birthday Bash
Analyzing Charlie Chaplins' What People Laugh At by Ben Robinson
Sound Advice by Peter Mennie
Hands-Off - Routine by Stefan Olschewski
Yif - Art of Magic Interview by Tim Ellis
Buying The Perfect Domain Name by Leif David
It's Childs Play by Tony Chris
Coming Up With Original Ideas by Charles Bach
Downsizing of Magic by Jeff McBride
The Magic Assistant Interview with Temika Sperry
The Ring Rip-Off by Paul Romhany
Piracy by Bizzaro
50th Acknowledgements by Steve Spill
Choosing Your First Grand Illusion by JC Sum
Compatability Test by Richard Webster
Ultimate Victory Cartons Illusion by JC Sum
The Elimination Game by Wayne Rogers
Magic Reviews by Paul Romhany & friends
Stand and Deliver by Dean Hankey and Kerrin Hogan
Billz routine by TC Tahoe
Wilson Meets Weber by Danny Archer
Young Magicians Corner by Chase Hasty
The Success Series by Cris Johnson
Income Marketing for Magicians by Randy Charach
From the Desk of Keith Fields
And Another Thing by Chipper Lowell
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3. I.B.M. and S.A.M 2014 Combined Convention Registration
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Message by Becki Wells (US)
I.B.M.
and S.A.M. Announce Registration For Blockbuster 2014 Combined
Convention
The
world's two largest magic organizations will hold a combined
convention in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 1-5, 2014. The
convention will draw amateur and professional magic enthusiasts
from every corner of the world and attendance will be limited
to 1400 registrants.
Featured
during the five day event will be the FISM North American
Championships of Magic in close-up and stage with winners
having the opportunity to compete in the FISM 2015 World Championships
of Magic in Rimini, Italy. Competitors will also be competing
in stage and close-up magic for I.B.M. and S.A.M., as well
as the IBM/SAM Champion of Magic selected by People's Choice.
Cash prizes and performing contracts for winners could exceed
$20,000.
Beginning
February 1st, for a period of 28 days, those who plan to attend
will have the opportunity to register for the convention at
an all-inclusive price of $295. Register on-line and by mail.
No telephone registrations will be accepted. At the end of
February, registration will close until July 2013 when the
registration price will be $395.
New
for the 2014 Combined Convention will be a special two day
event, the Lance Burton Young Magician's Seminar, for magicians
between the ages of 7 and 19. Young magicians under the age
of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (parent, relative or
guardian) who is registered for the 2014 Combined Convention.
Registration
information and forms, contest information and forms and a
preliminary schedule overview can be found on the convention
website www.ibmsam.com
For
more information contact:
Becki Wells
publicity@ibmsam.com
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4. The Indian Rope Trick
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Message by David J. (Down under)
For
those of you who are interested in the history of magic and
in particular the legend of the Indian Rope Trick, there is
a relatively new website created by Australian performer and
magical historian, Jim McKeague. He is presently researching
the performing life of Arthur Darby an English magician who
immigrated to Western Australia in 1948. Darby performed at
state, agricultural fairs around Australia performing his
version of the fabled Indian Rope Trick, under the name of
the Great Karachi. Karachi and his wife lie buried in Perth.
As
a result of the extensive research carried out by Jim McKeague,
he delved further into the origins and mythical stories that
have always surrounded the Indian Rope Trick. Jim was present
at one of the more recent performances of this illusion at
Malpe Beach, Karnataka in India performed by a street magician
named Ishamuddin. He performed a very creditable Indian Rope
Trick before a crowd of thousands, including many I B M members
Jim
has created an interesting website at http://theindianropetrick.com
where he discusses some of his findings that for many has
become a magical enigma. For Australian readers who may have
any information regarding the Great Karachi, Jim would be
delighted to hear from you at: mckeaguejw@gmail.com
Is
the Indian Rope Trick real or merely a myth surrounded by
fascinating stories. Why not explore the website and judge
for yourself.
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5. The Attack: In Wayne Houchin's Words
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Message by David J. Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine
The
cover of the February issue of MAGIC Magazine might be the
most shocking cover we've ever run. But then, I can't recall
a more shocking story than the unprovoked attack on Wayne
Houchin. When the early reports were getting out that an American
magician had been set on fire in the Dominican Republic, I
remember thinking that it didn't sound possible. Even after
watching the video clip, I still found it hard to believe.
If ever there was a WTF moment, this has to be it. The good
news is that Wayne's doing great. But you do not go through
something like this without a few scars, physically and emotionally.
He talks openly about all of that with our associate editor
Alan Howard in this month's exclusive interview.
Also
this month, we have Jamie D. Grant's amazing story of Daniel
Madison. Here's the opening sentence: "There was no way
Daniel could have known that within two hours he'd be lying
in a deserted parking lot, unconscious, with three broken
ribs, a broken kneecap, and two broken bones in his right
hand - the hand that was, at this moment, shuffling three
Kings to the bottom of a deck of cards while in a game of
five-card draw."
Plus
Lupe Nielsen's fascinating life in magic, a recently discovered
interview with the musical director of Doug Henning's television
specials, a look at three magic revues in Germany, the Magic
Castle turns 50, farewells to Scotty York and Bill Chaudet,
plus columns by Joshua Jay, Mark Kornhauser, Ian Rowland,
Mike Bent, Payne, Milt Larsen, Jared Sherlock, Richard Hatch,
and Rick Lax.
All
this and more in the February 2013 issue of MAGIC Magazine.
Visit
www.MAGICmagazine.com.
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6. February 2013 Issue Of The Linking Ring Magazine
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Message by Paul A. Lelekis
February
2013 issue of The Linking Ring magazine, Vol. 93, No. 2:
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
February issue of TLR features card magic teacher great, Roberto
Giobbi on the cover! In addition Mr. Giobbi has wonderful
in-depth cover story and interview - and he has graciously
provided I.B.M. readers of TLR with a free downloadable text
and video book, Roberto Giobbi's Introduction to Card Magic!
This is a real treat!
I.B.M.
Lance Burton Teen Seminar will be presented for young magicians,
ages 13-19, on July 15 - 17 (immediately preceding the I.B.M.
Convention in Phoenix Arizona) Lance Burton, Jeff McBride
and Eugene Burger will be present for these lucky youths!
China's
Grand Plans - The government of China is planning on a grand
design for the development of the magic industry!
The
Story of The Linking Ring, Part Six: How 20 year old Hazel
Miller played a very important role with the I.B.M. for the
next quarter century!
Roberto
Giobbi is the highlight of this month's One Man Parade! Lucky
readers will benefit greatly from the excellent card magic
in this Parade! He also goes into detail with a variety of
cool deck switches! You have to read this.deck switches are
very powerful!
From
The Editor of TLR, Mr. Samuel Patrick Smith gives readers
great insight on the old adage "Haste Makes Waste"
and dealing with the increased pace that our society has adopted.
I found Mr. Smith's article fascinating.especially Hubbard's
quote at the end!
Polishing
The Rings by Skip Way discusses "Funding Your Youth Program"
and Skip gives a variety of very clever ways to fund these
programs without "breaking the bank!"
The
Kid-Show Circuit by Marty Hahne presents some great advice
on closing a children's show! Not only examples of what to
do but what NOT to do! Terrific article!
Business
Of The Show by Scott Humston gives readers reasons for setting
goals for this New Year! He's right! Goals for your entire
life will give you reason to achieve!
Cutting
Up Jackpots by Bev Bergeron is one of my favorite articles
to read! This month Bev presents an essay, "Kick the
Clown" that is fascinating! Bev's recollections as, Rebo
the Clown, on the T.V. program, The Magic Land of Allakazam,
has probably happened to most children's entertainers at some
time or other! Not rude children - but their crazy mothers!
I know it has happened to me a number of times as a magician!
Bev has such a wealth of experience, that there is NO ONE
who can't learn something from him!
In
Memoriam - Scotty York, written by past International President,
Bill Wells, reminisces about the great Georgetown bar magician!
I was deeply saddened by his passing as he was a one-of-a-kind
magician! I have learned many things from Scotty! RIP.
For
those of you who love to learn new magic will be thrilled
with the wonderful contributions of magic, fully explained,
in the following columns below:
Mike
Power's Card Corner - Mike presents yet another powerhouse
of card magic this month.the incomparable Allan Ackerman!
Allan's AA Oil and Water is a wonderful two- stage routine
that is an excellent variation of a classic of magic!
Ways
And Means by Joe M. Turner is always a treat! Joe has presented
readers with, Frixion Prophesy by an excellent magician, Christophe
Fouquet. You will not only learn a very commercial routine
using a business card and a deck of cards, but also some principles
of magic that you may or may not already know - including
something very clever that you can pick up, inexpensively,
from a drug store or any major chain stores!
Peter
Marucci's Showtime gives us a wonderful effect, Bell, Book
and Candle, which presents a very colorful and bestows readers
with a very easy, yet powerful effect that will thrill your
spectators! I really like this one! Mr. Marucci is quite creative!
Storytelling
Magic by Ed Solomon - As usual, Ed has provided readers with
another magical and colorful adventure of his alter-ego, DeNomolos
called, Le Portal Rouge! Spirits are all around you! A very
spooky and engaging effect!
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.
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 #289 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
The
'H' word and dealing with it.
The
reason I am referring to the topic of this column by an initial
is for the same reason most words are handled in this manner.
It is considered by many to be a dirty word, not by everyone
but certainly by many. Brace yourself---the word is heckling.
There I said it.
There
has recently been a long flare on the Magic Castle Facebook
page about how terrible the heckling has become at the Castle
and how to deal with it. Some of the solutions range from
thoughtful to downright stupid. I don't want to get into a
discussion of that particular situation because it is incredibly
location specific.
The
Magic Castle is a unique venue that seems to be suffering
some audience problems as it has been transforming from an
intimate private club into a mega busy niche entertainment
centre that marches to a cash beat. Of course, to remain viable
as our clubhouse that cash needs to flow in on a very regular
basis. However no member should be surprised if the magicians
are treated less with respectful awe and more as a commodity.
This is the trade off.
If
you perform for any length of time you will eventually get
heckled. It is like that hard drive failure--- not a case
of if but when. Magic is a particularly delicate area when
it comes to heckling. Sometimes a heckler is just saying something
that is obvious to everyone - like the outcome of a trick.
It can be disconcerting when after burning a dollar bill,
the moment you pull out a lemon; someone says, "I'll
bet the dollar is in it!" If you experience a decrease
in interest and a loss of authority then consider yourself
heckled - but not necessarily in a negative way.
If
this happens more than once, you should try and add a few
curve balls and re-construct your repertoire so that you turn
the tables on your audience's expectations. I do this in many
routines as a matter of course, and it pays big dividends
in reaction.
Very
often an audience is way ahead of the pace and direction you
are operating at and it behoves you to add a couple of twists.
You have to do it, while they only have to think it, and thoughts
are infinitely faster than actions.
If
on the other hand, someone drunkenly shouts out something
incoherently during your show then you have received the most
classic and toughest to handle heckle. If it is a woman heckling
it is infinitely worse. Your job number 1 is silencing the
person and keeping them from getting out of control and spoiling
the show for everyone else. The strongest tool you have at
your disposal is to unite the audience behind you and let
the heckler know that they are not appreciated by anyone present
and are making a fool of themselves.
The
easiest kind of heckling to handle, and yet one that I see
the most consistently mishandled, is when someone makes a
genuinely witty or salient comment during your show. A simple
technique under these circumstances is to register the remark,
smile at the person who made it and say, "That's funny
- I must remember to say that next time." Another approach
is to give a rueful smile and say, "I hate it when the
audience is funnier than I am!" Don't treat this kind
of heckler as the enemy or they may become one.
What
I haven't discussed is that ever-popular mythical beast of
magical booklets, 'The Put Down,' 'Zingers' or 'The Zaps.'
Leave them in the outdated 'gag book' you find them in, as
they can often open a can of worms you don't want opened.
The real danger with hecklers is that they are often totally
genuine in their belief that they are helping you out.
As
you perform you will develop some genuinely funny and relevant
lines that you can use to stop a heckler. Not to put down,
zap or zing him - but to STOP him. These lines are generally
ad-libs that are contextually effective, and your job is to
make a mental note of the effective ones for future occasions
when similar circumstances.
My
personal technique when I want to use humor to silence someone
is to do three short, scathing and really funny lines in a
row directed straight at the heckler and then gazing directly
(and pointedly) into his eyes say, "The LAST thing you
want is my total attention." This usually gets a strong
reaction from the audience and usually convinces the heckler
that I have a very good point. Never attempt this, or any
comedic anti-heckling approaches unless you are armed with
a microphone, and never let your microphone into the hands
of a heckler. Amen.
I've
been getting a great reaction to my book 'Cruise Magic 101'.
Check it out on my web site.
www.nicklewin.com
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8. Your Impact on Magic - #287 - 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
I
had a wonderful experience this past weekend performing both
a show and then a teaching workshop for children who had an
interest in magic. It was one of those shows where everything
goes right and the crowd loves every minute of the experience
that unfolds before them.
I
think it is safe to say we all have had experiences like this.
It is the one thing I feel is true magic when it happens.
But there was also something that happened that made me really
think a lot on the drive home.
After
the teaching workshop, every child gets called up one at a
time for a handshake, applause from his/her new peers in magic
and a certificate I present to them. It is made to be a big
deal because it really is one and always should be.
When
this one child came up and shook my hand he had tears of joy
in his eyes and just looked at me and at his dad and said
"WOW!" One word was all it took to get me to smile
so big that moment but to also get me thinking on the way
home.
My
thoughts were about how much of an impact WE as entertainers
can have on a child. So many times we go and do a show because
it is a job and we are getting paid for it. Sure we have fun
and a good time, but the often times what is in our heads
is making sure the "job" gets done, you get paid
and move on to the next one.
Now
this does not mean we do a bad show or we do anything less
than giving 100%. It just means that a lot of times we forget
a very important thing. We forget that in some cases WE are
the very FIRST magician a child may ever see. We are the ones
that can make a child love magic or hate it.
Every
one of us can recall seeing a magician as a child. That one
magician we watched that for whatever reason made us fall
in love with this magical arts. There was something about
what he/she did that captivated us and made us want to pursue
it further.
We
all can remember that one magician who took time out of their
day to talk to us, shake our hand, sign an autograph and just
make us feel like a million bucks. Is it not these moments
that we remember that fuels our passion?
We
must remember these memories because WE have the unique POWER
of now being in that position to make it happen to someone
else. We can be that person who makes a child love magic.
We can become the person they talk about years later as having
an impact on why they love what they now do.
So
the next time you are at an event, take a moment to look out
into the audience and realize the time you spend with them
before, during and after the show can mean the world to them.
You could be making the future stars of tomorrow.
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. Magic - Art, Craft Or Neither - Part 2
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Message by Anthony Darkstone - USA/Europe
MAGIC
- Art, Craft or Neither - Part 2
Since
the publication of Part 1 last week I have had a myriad of
interesting responses and conversations. I am most appreciative
of all my guests who have submitted their musings, which I
shall be sharing in due course.
The
topic is indeed interesting, controversial and time-honored.
It has triggered a variety of responses. As mentioned in Part
1, there are no right or wrong answers just views and opinions.
I have received some fascinating thoughts and musings from
a wide variety of excellent thinkers. In the coming weeks
I shall be sharing those; at this stage it is suffice to state
that their views will certainly make you stop and ponder further
on the topic.
The
words, 'Art' and 'Craft' appear to be synonyms but when applied
to Magic does that apparent similarity still have a validity?
Perhaps, my question is rhetoric.
Does
skill, dexterity, and technique make the performance an Art
or are they components of a worthy Craft. Is the Art in the
Presentation? Is the Craft in the skill? Many great Master
Magicians have independently remarked, "If they like
you, they will like your Magic."
Consider
Eugene Burger performing his Gypsy Thread. Please go back
and read that again. Notice that I used the pronoun "his".
Why? He owns it!!!
A
while back, together with my pal Christian Diamond I was privileged
to be at Chang's Restaurant in Vegas (Eugene's choice) with
Eugene and to my delight my other dinner companions were Larry
Hass, Tobias Beckwith and Bob Neale. All three have written
books and articles on Magic that are essential reading for
any Performer. Our conversation at the table involved several
topics pertaining to Magic and included the Performance &
Presentation of Magic. Those of you who have read my work
and attended my lectures on this aspect of Magic will know
my passionate views on Performance & Presentation.
I
am very fortunate and honored to have worked alongside some
of the best in the business and indeed honored to call many
leading names my friends. I am not bragging but merely transmitting
that, without exception, all of them have elevated Magic into
an Art form. When I referred earlier to Eugene's performance
of The Gypsy Thread, I can only state that his Presentation
& Performance is pure Art. I absolutely urge you to watch
Eugene perform this; of course, he does other effects equally
well... however, I use this example as an exercise in Pure
Art. If you cannot see him Live, get hold of a video or DVD
- beg, borrow or steal (well, maybe ask permission before!!!)
and pay close attention. Pay very close attention.
I
am not, for a single moment, suggesting that you imitate Eugene
but most categorically stating that there is much to be learnt
from observing this true Master at work. Better yet, attend
one of his lectures, workshops or classes.
I
cannot recall with clarity, but I think it was Henry Moore
who, when asked how he sculpted a form from a block of stone
answered, "I simply chip away all the bits that don't
look like an elephant!"
Does
that convey to us lesser mortals that we should seek the Art
within the core of the Performance?
To
quote the "old" cliché, I trust all of the
above words have given you some food for thought. If so, I
welcome your thoughts. Email: anthonydarkstone@gmail.com
PS:
I like "old" clichés. The new ones aren't
as good!!!
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10. 2013 February Magic Castle Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
February
4-10th Magic & Mystery School week
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Lawrence Hass
Late: Bryce Kuhlman
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: George Parker
Late: Jordon Wright
Palace
of Mystery
Jeff McBride
Abbi McBride
Peller
Theatre
Eugene Burger
Michael Carbonaro
W.
C. Fields Bar
Ferdinando Buscema
Friday
Luncheon
Lawrence Hass
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Tim Wise
Lecture
Eugene Burger 2/3 Sunday
Magic & Mystery School Team 2/10 Sunday
February
11-17th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: John Shryock
Late: Suzanne
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Jheff
Late: Fitzgerald
Palace
of Mystery
John Carney
Mickey O'Connor
Christopher Hart
Peller
Theatre - The Magical Misfits
Doug Brewer
Jeff Abbit
John George
W.
C. Fields Bar
Chef Anton
Friday
Luncheon
John Shryock
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Dan Jordan
Lecture
Sunday 17th
John Shryock
February
18-24th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Pop Haydn
Late: Steve Valentine
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Eric Buss
Late: Kerry Ross
Palace
of Mystery
Chuck Jones and Company
PellerTheatrre
Brian Ochab
Brandon Scott
W.
C. Fields Bar
Georgc Millward
Friday
Luncheon
Pop Haydn
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Joseph Derry
Lecture
Sunday 24th
Steve Valentine
February
25-March 3rd
Close-Up Gallery
Early: Rich Bloch
Late: David Minkin
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Matt Marcy
Late: Brent Geris
Palace
of Mystery
Tina Lenert
Ardan James
Rob Zabrecky
Peller
Theatre
Max Maven
W.
C. Fields Bar
Mark Collier
Friday
Luncheon
Rich Bloch
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Chuck Jones & Jan
Lecture
Sunday 3rd
Pop Haydn
Performers
are subject to change due to circumstances and availability
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11. S.A.M. #59 Annual Banquet Honors New Dean Of Magic
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Message by Michael Roth (US)
S.A.M.
#59 Annual Banquet Honors New Dean of Magic, Duane Duvall
On
January 18, S.A.M. Assembly #59 held its Annual Black-Tie
Optional Banquet at the University Club in downtown Portland,
Oregon. President Danny Schreiber announced the new officers,
and a specially minted coin in honor of S.A.M. 59 Honorary
Life Member, Stan Greer, was given to all assembly members
in attendance. A very special moment of the evening was when
Past President Larry Seymore and PSM President Michael Sturgeon
presented honors to Duane Duvall, a 58+ year member of both
the S.A.M. and PSM (est. 1922), when he was named concurrently
as Dean of Magic, both for Assembly #59 and the Portland Society
of Magicians (PSM), our local sister assembly. This is the
first time for a Dean to be named for either group. Duane
is the only living founding member of S.A.M. Assembly #59
(1954), and he is still a regular participant in local assembly
meetings with both S.A.M. #59 and PSM.
A
3' x 4' vinyl banner with a picture of Duane from the cover
of the June 1959 M-U-M magazine was unveiled as part of the
surprise announcement. Duane was presented with the banner,
a beautiful large format award certificate in frame, and a
book of letters of congratulations from M.I. Bontjes, Dean
Schindler, S.A.M. Deputy for Portugal, Tony Brook and other
magicians from around the Northwest and the world. Lon Mandrake,
President of S.A.M. #95 from Vancouver BC and his wife Linda,
and President of S.A.M. #200 from the Seattle area, JR Russell
and his wife Sarah were also in attendance. If any reader
would like to honor Dean with additional letters of congratulations,
they should be addressed and sent to Duane Duvall, Dean of
Magic, S.A.M. Assembly #59 and PSM, 1659 NE 108th Avenue,
Portland, OR 97220-3026. He would be honored to hear from
you.
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12. Gay Blackstone - Show Masters Of Illusion Live
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Message by Jane Stuart (US)
From
the J.Marberger Stuart Foundation home of the DRAGON Awards.
DRAGON
award winner Gay Blackstone has another triumph in her show
Masters of Illusion Live. It is based on the Masters of Illusion
TV Special. This show is currently featuring an amazing cast
including Rick Thomas. They have an innovative staging concept
where no one is the Star and there is no MC. The Magic is
central and the show runs seamlessly with each act valued
for its own contributions to art.
You
can see it on Thursday, Jan.31 Reading, PA at the Sovereign
Center for the Performing Arts, Friday Feb 2 in Red Bank NJ
at the Count Basie Theatre, Sat Feb. 2nd at Morristown, NJ
at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, Friday Feb 22 in Windsor,
ONT at Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino, Sat. Feb 23rd at
Indianapolis, IN at Clowns Memorial Hall or Thursday April
11th in Tyler, Tx at the R.Don Cowan Fine and PAC.
The
performers vary by the venue so you can see it over and over
and have a new experience. I especially enjoyed seeing the
multiplying chairs which is an illusion I had not seen for
years. There was something for everyone, a straight jacket
escape, card fans, thimbles, and too many large illusions
to mention. Don't miss it.
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13. Columbus Magi-Fest Is On The Air
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
As
we flew into Columbus, Ohio for the opening day of Magi-Fest
on Thursday
January 24th, the weather was comfortable yet chilly. But
we awoke the next morning to frigid temperatures and a couple
inches of snow that continued throughout the day. Although
it was cold outside, the magic inside was hot, man, and I
mean hot!
Joshua
Jay and Andi Gladwin picked up the reins from the former Director
of the Magi-Fest and created Version 2.0 which promises to
be a snapshot of how future conventions should look. The emphasis
was on content with great T.E.D. talks from young and old
alike, the well-known to the lesser known. And it continued
into the hallways in the seasoning that went on all day and
night. It was heartening to see old men on walkers showing
card tricks to teenagers and vice versa. It was not a bunch
of cliques of similar aged magicians trading ideas with those
in their age category. No, this was a share and share alike
for one and all.
There
were no contests this year and Joshua told me that it is not
in the cards for it to return next year either. Although the
Magi-Fest is well known for its family atmosphere and encouragement
of youth performances, it seems that fewer and fewer people
are competing. Perhaps it's because they can see themselves
on YouTube so they already have a performance platform. And
the time that contests take away from a convention that is
already packed with so many activities, it is probably a good
idea to eliminate the contests and leave time for more lectures,
T.E.D. talks and time in the dealer room.
And
speaking of the Dealer Room, there were 24 dealers in a room
that had a capacity of 130 (not including their tables). And
when you consider that there were nearly 600 registrants at
this convention, well.it was tight to say the least.
I
could go on to tell you more about the convention and the
outstanding line-up of talent and even those "magic celebrities"
who were just there hanging out, but why should I do that
when you can hear it all on the daily updates I posted on
http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com There you can also see photos
and videos taken at the convention. So go, enjoy The Magic
Word. And "Like" us on Facebook, too, so you know
when the next updates will be posted.
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14. Jason Andrews 2013 International Tour
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Message by Jerry Connell
Istanbul,
Turkey - To kick off 2013, international touring and champion
magician Jason Andrews takes his full 1 hour 45 minute show
6,500 miles from Las Vegas to Turkey.
After
appearing at the world famous Crazy Horse at the MGM Grand
in Las Vegas, which closed October 1, 2012, Jason Andrews
was immediately booked on an international tour including
Australia and Turkey, with his full production show.
Andrews
show, "Contemporary Classic Magic", will appear
at the new Trump Towers in Istanbul, Turkey January 18- 27,
2013 with a 3 show extension on February 4. Then the show
moves to The Congresium Center in the capital city of Ankara,
January 31- February 3, 2013. Totaling 26 performances.
Trump
Towers, Istanbul Turkey
The Trump Towers state of the art showroom was recently home
to "Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival". The first
and only Disney production with permission to cast its actors
locally.
Congresium
Center, Ankara Turkey
The Congresium Center's Gordion Hall in Ankara is one of the
largest auditoriums in Europe. It seats 3,107 persons with
a proscenium stage.
Jason
Andrews is the iconic, not to be confused with stereotypical,
image of a magician: the top hat, tails, and white doves.
What makes Jason stand out is his take on the classics of
magic - he makes them contemporary. "Contemporary Classic
Magic" is the name of the show and the audience can expect
to see everything from the modern version of Linking Rings,
with borrowed gentlemen's finger rings, to Jason's "Tetris"
illusion, a twist on sawing a woman in half. Recently added
to the show are additional original creations that the people
of Turkey will be the first to experience. With audience interaction,
comedy, and jaw-dropping magic Turkey will not soon forget
their experience with Jason Andrews.
The
last American magician to visit Turkey was David Copperfield
in 1999. Magicians are very rare in Turkey and there are no
Turkish illusionists. Most of the local magicians perform
close-up magic & mentalism. Many Turkish speak English,
but everyone understands magic. Jason's Contemporary Classic
Magic show is appealing to families yet sophisticated for
adults.
Jason's
on stage assistant, the lady you see floating on air or being
cut in half, is Erica Vanlee. Erica is certainly no stranger
to Turkey. In 2009 she released her album "Sunset Street"
at the world famous club 360 in Istanbul (360istanbul.com).
In 2011 her latest single "Feel So Pretty" reached
every major city across the nation of 73 million. (EricaVanlee.com)
Jason
Andrews
Jason Andrews is an international award-winning magician from
Las Vegas, NV. Jason has toured worldwide and has been seen
on ABC's hit show "America's Got Talent" as well
as the world renowned "Crazy Horse Paris" at the
MGM Grand Vegas and the famous "Laugh Factory" at
The Tropicana in Las Vegas, NV. You can find out more about
Jason Andrews at his web site www.JasonAndrewsMagic.com
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15. Silent Magic" Show To Make History
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Message by George Schindler (US)
Try this. Stand up with both arms high in the air, palms open.
Rotate the wrists of both hands as if screwing in some light
bulbs That's all you will need to do to applaud for the deaf
performers at the SILENT MAGIC show July 4 at the Society
of American Magicians convention in Washington, DC.
This
will be first ever show of its kind at a National Convention.
Simon Carmel emcees a lineup of all Deaf Magicians such as
Liliana Morgan, Matt "Magic Morgan," and Nobu Kamizuru
As part of the Society of World Deaf Magicians, they have
appeared around the world at their biennial international
festivals
This
is an historic unique magical experience you won't want to
miss. Register now at www.magicsam.com
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16. "Magicana" for February/March
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Message by Michael Woolf
Managing Editor, "Magicana Magazine
"Magicana"
for February/March will be in the mail today.
Contents
of this issue include the continuation of Bernard Reid's monumental
"History of Magic in New Zealand," regular columns
from David Ginn, Ian Adair, Richard Webster and Roderick Mulgan,
news from India by Arun Bonerjee, effects by Paul Romhany
and Ron Chatburn, a book review from Joel Moscowitz, coverage
of Jon Zealando's 72nd birthday, interviews with Murray Sawchuck
and Danny Archer, and a historical New Zealand piece on the
Nola Brothers.
To
subscribe to "Magicana" please visit mail@michaelw.co.nz.
PayPal is welcome.
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17. 2013 New Zealand Lectures - Diary Now
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Message by Alan Watson (NZ)
Matthew
Wright (UK) Lectures:
Auckland
- Wednesday 6th February 2013
Christchurch - Saturday 9th February
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John Kaplan (Canada) Lectures
Wellington
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Auckland Thursday 14th March
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18. 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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19. e-zine Archives
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for each year and are Coded, e.g. 001 Nov06 1999.txt first
three numbers (001) denote issue number, then the date (Nov06)
and the last figures the year (1999)
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