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Issue Number: #1114
Date: Sunday 10th August 2014
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 - International Magic Magazine Edition 15
3. World Championship Of Magic FISM Italy 2015
4. Warg - Magic From Scandinavia
5. MAGIC Live 2015!
6. Remarkable Magic #356 - Nick Lewin
7. Make A Difference - #348 - By Kyle Peron
8. Major Auction Event - Vintage & Antique
9. Timon Krause Lecture
10. Jeff Prace And John Stessel Lecture Discounts Apply!
11. 'ICE' McDonald Sees The Light In The 'Dark Arts'
12. 'Houdini' Miniseries
13. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
14. Daytona Festival Of Magic
15. The Texas Association Of Magicians Annual Convention
16. KIDabra International Conference: The Year of Wow!
17. e-zine Archives
18. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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The highlight for me this week was attending the Timon Krause Lecture. This young man from the Netherlands is most certainly destined to be a leading light in the future in the world of Mentalism Magic!

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For all those who would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2014-Jan-to-Dec-2014/1114-Aug10-2014.html

Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. Vanish - International Magic Magazine Edition 15
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Message by Vanish Editor - Paul Romhany

Free Download
www.vanishmagazine.com

This edition features one of the most successful performers, producers and now managers from the UK - Russ Stevens. As a performer Russ has done it all from television, cruise ships to his own touring Illusion show. As a producer he has changed the way magicians view and learn magic with his company RVSP, and more recently he has guided and helped manage two of the most successful magicians ever to appear on Britain's Got Talent TV show. Written by Nick Lewin this story gives an insight in to the world of one of the busiest magicians on the planet.

This edition is loaded with magic tricks you can learn including several interactive routines that are only available to watch via the magazine.

We also feature articles and stories by working professionals from around the world including John Carney, Ben Robinson, Matthew Fallon, Wayne Rogers, Louie Foxx to name a few. We cover every field from business, illusion, kids shows to close-up.

Out Saturday and free from to read on any Android or iPad or computer by downloading the PDF file OR the live interactive magazine - FREE from www.vanishmagazine.com

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3. World Championship Of Magic FISM Italy 2015
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Message from Giulia Gobbi

We are the proud organizers of the World Championship of Magic FISM Italy 2015.

We are only few months away from this legendary event that will be held in Italy (July 6-11, 2015) for the first time in the history of magic!

FISM Italy 2015 is going to be the Best FISM ever.

Magic's legends will come together for an extraordinary week in the heart of Italy with:
* The world's best magicians
* 150 competitors
* 64 lectures
* 12 extraordinary shows
* Magic after night
…for 144 hours of continuous Magic!

All the events are held in the beautiful venue Convention Center of Rimini, the European nightlife's Capital!

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4. Warg - Magic From Scandinavia
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Message by Tom Stone

The Swedish magician Tom Stone has just started a new web site (http://wargmagic.com ) with the intention of offering innovative magic from Scandinavian creators.

Besides eBooks, Warg is also going to offer video downloads, as well as extra content, essays and articles.

Besides being a full-time performer, Tom is also one of the regular columnists for Genii magazine and the author of the two bestselling books "Vortex" and "Maelstrom". Beginning in October, Tom will also be the main teacher at Sweden's first university course for professional magicians.

http://wargmagic.com

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5. MAGIC Live 2015!
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Message by Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine

The next MAGIC Live will be in Las Vegas, August 9-12, 2015, with the same registration rate of $385. Alumni Registration (for those who attended our 2013 event) is now open.

If early numbers are any indication, it looks like "everybody's gonna be here!" And the MAGIC Live team is already coming up with some great surprises.

General Registration opens on Monday, June 16, noon Pacific Time. An $85 deposit holds your spot. Visit www.MAGICmagazine.com/Live and join the party!

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6. Remarkable Magic #356 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)

Chairs and other cool things from Bill Abbott.

I was very impressed by a recent release from Bill Abbott Magic and I want to take this opportunity to give you a heads up about it. It is a beautifully prepared book/DVD that covers the classic 'stunt' where four spectators are seated on four chairs onstage, then lean backwards onto each other laps before the chairs are removed one at a time. The spectators remain in a 'human sculpture onstage in the most amazing formation. The effect is very appropriately marketed under the name "Chairs," although it is the spectators that always remain the prime focus to the audience.

If you have never seen the stunt performed then it is really tough to describe exactly how amazing it looks. In the "One picture/Thousand words spirit" I would suggest you click your way to Bill's site www.billabbottmagic.com and watch his video trailer of "Chairs." It is a really stunning piece of theatre, not only amazing but really funny at the same time. With nothing less than absolute honesty Bill points out that there may be no other way to practically guarantee a standing ovation without even traveling a single prop!
With a pleasant economy of words Bill neatly sums it up, "Nothing packs smaller. Nothing plays bigger."

The routine is one of Bill's Pro packages and was developed, perfected and released by Steve Seguin. The cost of the routine is $100 dollars and I had a payment in Bill's hands prior to the release of the trick. A few days later I received the book and DVD and can honestly say I was delighted with it. The routine is covered in the kind of detail and thoroughness that puts Abbott in the very top league of magic dealers. I will be performing this routine, which does leave a certain part of my brain wondering why I am promoting it here!

I have been very impressed by many of the releases from BAM (Bill Abbott Magic!) and I can honestly say he has become something of a guru for me as I develop my own online magic business. The material he releases is practical, audience tested, commercial and perfect .for any performer looking for top notch 'put in the act' ready material. The magic marketplace is filled with releases that are bright ideas that have never fully been developed into show ready routines. Avoiding this pitfall seems to have been a major part in Abbott's game plan. Bravo, this is a website that magicians should explore very thoroughly.

The first routine that I received from Bill was his ""Shot & Stabbed effect and like many of my other trick was purchased for me by my wife Susan, who has a very fine eye for a strong magic effect. The basic effect reminded me a lot of Roy Johnson's insanely overlooked card stab but with a wonderful extra punch. It was so appealing that I instantly ordered a second one - my standard proceedings with any effect that I actually plan on using.

Other gems that I discovered in Bill's product list included "Smart-Ass," "Celebrity Smart-Ass," "The Sting" and "GPS" Chris Funk's rather brilliant non-card handling of the Tossed Deck. While I am deeply entrenched in my own handling of the Gypsy Thread, I was also very impressed by the Peter Samelson version of this classic effect entitled "Heartstrings." All of these are really fine releases and each could find a place in any commercial act very beneficially. The detailed instructions that are a constant feature of Abbott's Pro Package line makes it an easy job to master the necessary subtleties and get the effect ready to perform smoothly with minimal time and fuss.

I want to give a special shout out to "Cabaret Card Magic" a really neat $25 book that you might easily overlook on the web site with its bland title. Featured inside this oversized and highly compacted book is some great information, invaluable tips and techniques and three stone cold killer routines. There is pretty much an entire and very strong act included within its covers for the enterprising performer. With a deck of cards, and a couple of other items in your pocket it is possible to really entertain a contemporary audience with what you learn in "Cabaret Card Magic."

This is the first time I have waxed lyrical about a magic line in any of my columns and I do it after some careful thought. While cherry picking a trick or two from an online resource is certainly possible (though not always as easy as one would hope) to find an entire magic line of commercial and well-produced items is an extremely rare and exciting find.

My first mentor was the great Ken Brooke who had the distinction of being a magic dealer who was so discriminate in his selection and handling of his magic releases that many of his clients just bought one of everything he released without needing to enquire what it was. Bill Abbott is striving for, and achieving, that same high-level consistency, and all of us performers get to reap the benefits of his actions.

Check out the product line at http://www.billabbottmagic.com and while you are there sign up for his blog-it has a wealth of great free advice in it. I have been a full time pro-magician for 45 plus years and I frequently find myself impressed by the insights I pick up from it.

You can check out my online store at www.lewinenterprises.net
You can reach me personally at nicklewin1@mac.com

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7. Make A Difference - #348 - By Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

It is amazing to be a magician. We are so privileged to get to do what we do. To get to be a part of an art form that has been around for countless years. Generations of greats before us and WE get to be a part of that legacy.

To make folks smile, laugh and be amazed is a wonderful feeling. We get to take folks on a journey where the impossible is possible and anything can happen and usually does. We should be so lucky and so grateful that we get to do this.

If it ever becomes just a job and nothing more, then that is when you walk away. There has to be passion for the art and a desire to love what you do.

We also have an amazing power that not many else have. We have a power as magicians that many wish they could own or contain. We have the power to make a difference in the life of others. That is an amazing thing and something we never should take for granted.

WE have the ability to turn a frown into a smile and tears of sadness into tears of joy. WE have that ability and how awesome is that?

Today I was reminded of that. I was reminded of just how much influence we have over folks and how we can change someone's entire outlook.

I was performing at a festival and I saw a young kid around age 6. He was sitting back with his mother and felt sadness. He had a frown on his face and several tears in his eyes. He had broken his arm severely and was in a cast and sling. The kid did not feel much like having fun hurting the way he probably was physically and emotionally.

When it came towards the end of the show, I needed a helper on stage to do something special. Without hesitation, I picked this young boy. Most looked at me and the child as he walked up on stage to greet me with his arm all in a cast.

But I did what a lot of folks forget to do. I treated him like any other kid. I did not feel sorry for him. I did not take it easy on him. I did not draw focus on his arm or what he is going through. I did not do anything more than treat him as a kid. As a cool kid helping me on stage. I treated him as my guest.

As the routine went on a transformation happened to this child and to me through him. The tears went dry. The frown stopped. A smile formed on this young boys face and laughter filled his heart. He forgot all about his arm. He forgot about feeling sorry for himself and he just had a fun time with me on stage in front of everyone.

His smile made the audience smile and his laughter filled the entire area. When the routine was done, I took a step back and let him take the bow. The applause was deafening. The crowd loved him and he loved every minute of it.

I can relate all too well to what he must have felt like before the show. I am a deaf entertainer and started losing my hearing at age 8 or so. I know what it is like to be down and to feel sad. I know what it is like to have others look at you differently or treat you as if you need extra help. I know what it feels like to just want to be happy again.

Guess what? We as magicians have the power to change this. All of us do. We just have to have the ability to go out there and do it. Take that chance to change someone's emotions or feelings. Take the chance to make a difference.

I may never know how the rest of the day went for that child. However, I do know that for that short 10 minutes, that kid was feeling on top of the world and I (as a magician) helped cause it. Is magic real? Well in this example. YES!, yes it sometimes really can be.

I am happy to announce that my newest book, "FESTIVAL MAGIC", is finished and is NOW available at http://www.kpmagicproducts.com ; This 112pg book is filled with the most up to date information on how anyone can work and succeed in the festival and fair markets.

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. Kyle

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8. Major Auction Event - Vintage & Antique
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Message by David Haversat

Major Auction Event - November 15, 2014

The next Haversat & Ewing Galleries auction will take place on November 15, 2014. The event will include a full-color printed catalog featuring a selection of items from nearly every notable performer. Apparatus, books, ephemera, posters, catalogs and association related artifacts. It will be an auction to remember, and look forward to your participation.

www.haversatewing.com

Quality consignments accepted.

Contact David or Tom at hegalleries@gmail.com

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9. Timon Krause Lecture
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Message by Richard Webster (NZ)

Timon Krause, the Dutch Champion of Mentalism 2014, gave an informative and entertaining lecture to the Shore City Magicians Club on Tuesday evening. Everything he covered was practical and commercial, and ranged from "guessing" which hand holds a coin, to a highly visual coin bend, eater of sorrows, and even instant poetry.

Timon has an easy, conversational style, and when he finished it was hard to believe he'd lectured for two hours. He gave good solid explanations for everything he did, and provided plenty of variety. Although Timon is primarily a mentalist and hypnotist, he included useful material for magicians, too. Timon Krause is a talented young man with a great future ahead of him.

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10. Jeff Prace And John Stessel Lecture Discounts Apply!
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Message by John Bukowski (US)

Free Shipping!

Jeff Prace and John Stessel Lecture August 21st @7:30pm at Fantasma Magic

Jeff Prace has become recognized in the community for is unique, offbeat style of magic. At only 20 years old he's worked with top magic production companies, been published in every major magic periodical, performed live on NBC's The Today Show, and now he's sharing all of his in this lecture.

John Stessel is an accomplished sleight-of -hand artist and creative creator. By the time he was a teenager, he released five DVD's into the magic community, and many of these have become best sellers. John's 'Magic Phone Stand' received over 35.000 and garnered impressive feedback through crowd funding. His inspired thinking led him to become a featured magician on SyFy's Wizard Wards and in this lecture John will take you into his world of imaginative magic.

Two of the hottest and most forward young thinkers in magic are sure to provide a fun and interactive lecture for all magicians.

Price: $25.00

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11. 'ICE' McDonald Sees The Light In The 'Dark Arts'
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Article forwarded by Peter James (US)

Magician Kenrick 'ICE' McDonald Sees The Light In The 'Dark Arts'

Harry Houdini, Harry Blackstone, David Copperfield - all great magicians, and all members of the Society of American Magicians, one of the oldest and most prestigious magical societies in the world.

Last month, the society made history when it inaugurated its first African-American president, Kenrick McDonald - known in the magical world as "ICE."

McDonald says magic has a long and little-known history in the African-American community. Even so, he says, he still had many obstacles to overcome as a young magician, including reconciling his love for magic with his Christian faith.

McDonald grew up in a religious family. His father bought him his first magic kit, but McDonald's enthusiasm for tricks soon became a source of family tension. For many years, he says, he was forced to practice in secret - but he was determined to show his family that there was nothing evil about magic.

"I personally knew this was not a dark art. I just liked the way it made people feel," McDonald says. "It's that feeling of bringing people back to their childhood."

For the balance of the article go to:
http://www.kunc.org/post/magician-kenrick-ice-mcdonald-sees-light-dark-arts

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12. 'Houdini' Miniseries
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Article forward by Roger Stevens

Los Angeles Times

'Houdini' miniseries starring Adrien Brody to air Sept. 1-2 on History

Oscar winner Adrien Brody will play illusionist Harry Houdini in a two-part miniseries set to air on History on Sept. 1 and 2.

"Houdini" will chart the rise of the world-famous performer, who got his start performing with his brother on Coney Island in the 1890s and became a headline act around the globe before dying in Detroit after an unexpected series of abdominal punches from a fan.
Kristen Connolly will play Houdini's wife, Bess, and Evan Jones will play Jim Collins, Houdini's assistant. The film will also look at Houdini's friendship with Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle.

Uli Edel, whose movie "The Baader Meinhof Complex," was nominated for an Oscar in the foreign-language film category, directed the miniseries from a script by Nicholas Meyer, who once wrote his own Sherlock Holmes pastiche, "The Seven-Per-Cent Solution."

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-adrien-brody-houdini-miniseries-history-20140721-story.html

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13. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
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Message by - Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com

Latest updates on VanishLive.com include:

- Magician Sues Photographer For Allegedly Setting Him On Fire
- Penn and Teller Magicians To 'Fool Us'
- Bringing Magic To Arab Masses Without Suspicion
- New Magic TV Show - Katherine Mills: Mind Games
- Magician Rogue Overcomes Insecurities on America's Got Talent
- Careful What You Sell: Chipper Lowell
- David Blaine Headed To The Philippines
- Smoked v.2 By Christopher Dearman
- Think-A-Drink Revealed: Alan Bursky
- David Blaine - A Remarkable Phenomenon: Nick Lewin
- Cool Balloon Guy Under Pressure: Matt Johnson
- India Biennial Magic Convention
- Spinnerets by Steven X
- The Business by Romanos
- Australia's Naked Magicians

Video of the Week

Penn and Teller's Invisible Thread - a rarely-seen TV movie from 1987.

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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14. Daytona Festival Of Magic
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Message by Harry Allen (US)

Very exciting news!!!! November 7,8,9 2014 Daytona Beach Florida
www.daytonamagic.com click on "convention"

Daytona Festival of Magic just got better if that is possible.

Just added to an unbelievable line up:
Dan Sperry
He will join:
Rudy Coby
Gregory Wilson
Rich Bloch
Fielding West
Eric Jones
Harry Allen
Silly Billy
Suzanne
Don Baggett
Erik Olson
Scott Humston
David Ferman (Juggler) Act
Lectures, stage and close-up shows, dealers, auction, (full sit down dinner Friday night dinner show)

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15. The Texas Association Of Magicians Annual Convention
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Message by Ron Cartlidge

The Texas Association of Magicians will be hosting their annual convention Labor Day weekend in Fort Worth, Texas. The actual dates are Friday August 29, Saturday August 30, Sunday August 31, and Monday morning Sept. 1. Will send more on this later.

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16. KIDabra International Conference: The Year of Wow!
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Message by Mark Daniel

August 13-15, 2014
The Music Road Convention Center
In the resort town of Pigeon Forge, TN
(Optional Events, 11&12)

The Wow Schedule for KIDabra Conference

Optional Event - Barry Mitchell- Monday, August 11th
6:30 PM Registration Opens for MMM Attendees
7:00 PM MMM - MMM . . . Good!
Cooking Up Magic, Message, & Ministry with Barry Mitchell

Optional BIZ Builder Day - Tuesday, August 12th
8:30 AM Registration Opens for BIZ Builder Attendees
9:00 AM Ken Kelly- The Money Shot
10:30 AM Todd Neufeld- Inside The Performer's Briefcase: Tips, Tricks, and Templates for The Professional Entertainer
Noon Lunch Choices Available in the Conference Center
1:00 pm Julian Mather and Ken Kelly - 7 Secrets on How to Use your iPhone to Get New Audiences and Improve your Performing
2:30 PM - An Afternoon with popular Children's Author, Steve Metzger, hosted by Jim Kleefeld.

Tuesday Night, August 12th
5:00 PM Registration Opens
7:00 PM The 20th Annual Kid Show Magic Auction Auctioneered by the "Kernal" Gary Shelton! - Our legendary auction with tons of great buys! (You must be registered for the convention to participate as a buyer or a seller.)

Wednesday, August 13th
10:00 AM John Reid - Show Makers; The Priceless Bits and Pieces That Make A Great Show!
11:00 AM Julian Mather - Easy Does It - Easy Does It! ... Can some simple tricks and a pair of britches leave an audience in stitches?
Noon - Lunch Choices in the Convention Center and at the Pool
1:30 PM Michael Rosander's Wilder West Show
Live show with an invited group of kids and chat after.
3:00 PM The Max Howard Project hosted by Gary Shelton
The Gift of The Nutrition Magician
5:30 PM Dinner on your own or with new friends!
7:00 PM An Evening with Paul Osborne hosted by Joe Romano
9:00 PM The Dealers Minute Show hosted by Todd McKinney followed by Reception in The Dealers Room!
Midnight - 2AM The Legendary Late Night Jam - In The Breakfast Room at the Music Road Inn Hosted by Ken Scott.

Thursday, August 14
9:00 AM KIDabra International Conference! Registration Open. Dealers Open.
Your host for the day is John Bobik
9:30 AM
10:30 AM The Great Zucchini with Ken Scott
Noon - Lunch Choices Available in the Conference Center
1:30 PM Danny Orleans - The Art of Presenting Magic To Teenagers
3:00 PM KID Talks
Julian Mather - How I Accidentally Got 1,000,000 Youtube Views -
Ken Kelly - Kids Mind -
Tommy James - Cool KIDshow Closers -
Stan Allen - Things to Think About
5:30 PM Dinner on your own or with new friends!
7:00 PM An Evening with David Kaye - The Debut of: Turn It Around hosted by Stan Allen
10:30 PM - Special Late Night Event: Master Storyteller Stan Allen
A Man, A Rabbit, and their globetrotting adventures! Hosted by Ken Scott.

Friday, August 15
8:00 AM Calling All Santa's, Mrs. Claus', and Elves, for after breakfast jam in the lobby of the Inn.
9:30AM Barry Hinnant - Stage Workers for Tweens
10:30 AM Marcela Murad - Live Show with an invited group of Preschoolers, ffollowed by the Lecture.
Noon - Lunch Choices Available in the Conference Center
1:30 PM Barry Mitchell - Target W.O.W.
3:30 PM Kevin Heller - Think Big! Performing Family Shows with Larger Props 6:00 PM Dealers Close for the last time, Dinner on your own or with your friends.
8:00 PM The KIDabra Gala Show - Wonderworks Theater - Join us as Terry Evanswood hosts us for The Wonders of Magic as our Gala Show! Your Nametag is your admittance. You must have it on to get in to the theatre. Family and Friends who are not registered for the Conference, may purchase tickets directly through Wonderworks online or in person. There will be a Q & A session after the show for us in the theatre, and then our closing ceremony. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!

We can't wait to see you!
Full Info and Register on-line at www.kidabra.org
Walk-in registration also welcome, and day passes available.

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17. E-zine Archives
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When you enter the archive the e-zines are in issue order in folders for each year and are Coded, e.g. 001 Nov06 1999.txt first three numbers (001) denote issue number, then the date (Nov06) and the last figures the year (1999)

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