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Issue Number: #1140
Date: Sunday 12th October 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 16
3. Teller Awarded $545,000 In Damages And Costs
4. Trick 'n' Treat - MAGIC Magazine
5. The Official Houdini Seance
6. New Digital Magic History Magazine
7. October Issue Of The Linking Ring
8. Remarkable Magic #365 - Nick Lewin
9. Festivals - BallyHoo - #356 - Kyle Peron
10. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
11. The Motor City Close-Up Convention
12. Report On The 2014 IBM British Ring Convention
13. Jeff McBride's Virtual Magic & Mystery School
14. The Innovention And The Liverpool Festival Of Magic
15. Daytona Festival Of Magic
16. Magic Square Now An App
17. IBM Day Of Magic 26th October - Auckland
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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2. Vanish International Magic Magazine Edition 16
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish International Magic
Magazine
Our
cover is Mat Franco - the worlds hottest and latest million
dollar magician. In this issue we feature Mat and his mentor
and teacher Jeff McBride opens up about his thoughts and
views on Mat's incredible winning performance. There is
no question that Mat has changed magic and we get the first
look in to how he did it.
We
also welcome our latest contributor Jeff Hobson who shares
his stories and insights while traveling with The Illusionists.
Nick
Lewin also has an in-depth interview with creator, producer,
writer, and performer David Regal that will give you an
insight in to one of the most creative magicians today.
One
of the UKs busiest magicians Alan Hudson returns from performances
in LA and discusses the Top 10 Tips for the Professional
Close-Up Magician
David
Gabbay has an essay on The Confusing Magic Trick and talks
about simplicity.
We also have a tribute to Jonie Spina who had such an influence
in the world of magic both on television and in live performances.
Timothy
Hyde's article continues with the theme of Creativity
For
balloon twisters our regular balloon art by Qualatex is
here with a lesson in how to make a motorcycle with a kick
stand!
Ben
Robinson has written the most fascinating article called
Harpo Marx Magic and he relates some fantastic stories with
the Marx Brothers.
From
The McBride Magic & Mystery School Tobias Beckwith shares
his essay on Playing Big. Something we learnt while watching
Mat Franco during his AGT time.
Illusionist
Charles Bach talks about How To Choose the Right Music for
your act with great tips and advice.
When
it comes to marketing and getting publicity nobody does
it better than Canadian Illusionist Ted Outerbridge. His
article this issue is entitled Media Appearances.
We
have a new contribution by Joshua Meggison who shares his
personal Mind Maps. A very interesting and thought provoking
series of ways to help your magic grow.
We
also feature some great magic effects you can make at home
from mentalism, cards to stage.
And
of course the ever popular magic reviews where we test out
the latest DVDs, products, tricks, APPs and books.
All
this and more from http://www.vanishmagazine.com - download
the interactive PDF from our main site for FREE or get the
APP versions.
Also
get Vanish as an APP on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Tablet
or phone by clicking on the link on our main page. This
way you'll get notification whenever a new issue comes out
- it's a free app to download.
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3. Teller Awarded $545,000 In Damages And Costs
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Article forwarded on by William Bowers (US)
Courthouse
News Services
Las
Vegas (CN) - A federal judge ordered a Belgian magician
to stop selling a magic prop that infringes on a trick created
by Raymond Teller, of Penn & Teller, and awarded Teller
$545,000 in damages and costs.
Teller prevailed in a copyright case that accused Gerard
Dogge of stealing his "Shadows" magic trick and
selling it online.
Dogge also goes by the name Gerard Bakardy. He demonstrates
the trick-designated as copyrighted by him - on a YouTube
clip called "The Rose and Her Shadow." At the
end of the 9-minute clip, Bakardy offers to sell the props
needed to perform it.
Teller
claims that his own magic trick, called "Shadows,"
uses a "spotlight trained on a small vase containing
a single flower, a rose, which is set on a table. The light
falls in such a manner that the shadow of the rose is projected
onto a white screen" and "the magician enters
the otherwise peaceful scene with a knife and proceeds to
use it to dramatically sever first the leaves and then the
petals of the rose's shadow on the screen.
"Slowly, correspondingly, one by one, the leaves of
the real rose casting the shadow fall to the ground, breaking
from the stem at exactly the point where the magician severed
the shadow projected on the screen."
U.S. District Judge James Mahan on March 20 granted Teller's
motion for summary judgment on copyright infringement liability
but denied his motions for unfair competition and damages.
Mahan said Dogge did not participate in pretrial procedures
and refused to attend the trial in person, so Teller asked
the court for a default judgment against Dogge for willful
infringement and unfair competition, a permanent injunction
and attorney's fees.
Mahan found that a "default judgment is appropriate
'when a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief
is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend."
On July 9 he adopted the magistrate judge's recommendation
to impose sanctions in accordance with the Federal Rules
of Civil Procedure 16 and 17.
Teller also sought statutory damages, which Mahan said could
range from $750 to $150,000.
Because Teller sought a permanent injunction, Mahan said,
the maximum statutory amount is "unnecessary to deter"
Dogge's "further violations."
"It is unclear whether defendant sold any of the offered
illusions," Mahan found. "Because this court may
award damages 'even for uninjurious and unprofitable invasions
of copyright,' the court finds damages in the amount of
$15,000 appropriate."
In approving a permanent injunction, Mahan said Teller "is
likely to suffer irreparable injury" because Dogge's
"infringement is likely to continue."
Teller asked for $989,568 in attorney's fees.
Mahan found Dogge to be "exceptionally difficult and
unresponsive, necessitating numerous motions and responses"
to force his cooperation.
Mahan awarded Teller $30,000 in costs and $500,000 in attorney's
fees for a total judgment against Dogge of $545,000.
http://www.courthousenews.com/2014/10/08/72232.htm
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4. Trick 'n' Treat - MAGIC Magazine
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Message by Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine
Here's a sampling of the stories in the October issue:
The Journey of Yu Ho-Jin
Yu Ho-Jin's road to becoming the 2012 FISM Grand Prix champion
has been paved with dedication and countless hours of practice.
This South Korean's act is already a modern classic - and
he is still just 21 years old.
Joanie Spina, 1953 - 2014
She was an influential, inspirational figure in the world
of magic, and her death leaves a void in the lives of numerous
friends. Here are memories from some of those friends, along
with excerpts from Joanie's popular "Directions"
column.
Who Was Dr. Jaks?
Stanley Jaks was a pioneering performer in the fields of
close-up magic and mentalism. While he might not be widely
remembered today, there has been a revived interest in his
life and work, both of which are represented here.
Revisiting the Haunted Mansion: Disney's Magic Show
The spooky mansion that gradually took shape at Disneyland
through the 1960s showcased ghostly illusions old and new,
built into an amusingly scary attraction. The stories behind
the ghosts are as intriguing as the haunts themselves.
Plus there's "Update" stories on the History Channel's
"Houdini," the results of the latest auction of
Houdiniana, the magic on "America's Got Talent,"
and remembrances of Lubor Fiedler and Joan Rivers.
It's all in the October 2014 MAGIC Magazine experience…
plus a lot more!
And you can purchase a digital copy for just $4.
Visit www.MAGICmagazine.com
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5. The Official Houdini Seance
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Message by Diamond's Magic (US)
To
Mark Halloween Death of World's Greatest Illusionist
Public
invited to join in 88th anniversary bid to reach Harry Houdini
Danvers,
MA (Oct. 6, 2014) - The world's leading Houdini enthusiasts
will gather on Halloween Oct. 31 north of Boston at the
original Salem Village for The Official Houdini Séance
- a public event to contact Houdini, the world's greatest
illusionist, escape artist and magician, who died Oct. 31,
1926.
Members
of the Houdini Inner Circle from throughout the world will
be joined by Anastasia Zimeris, an Aboriginal medium trained
in the Australian Outback. Also participating will be a
descendant of Anna Eva Fay of Melrose, MA. Ms. Fay was a
world famous medium and stage mentalist who performed in
the late 19th and early 20th centuries and who entertained
Houdini at her Melrose home.
The
Official Houdini Séance is considered the only genuine
Houdini séance. It was founded in 1948 by Sidney
Radner of Holyoke, MA, a protege of Harry Houdini's brother
Hardeen. The Official Houdini Séance has been conducted
annually at locations inside and outside the United States,
including London, UK; Niagara Falls, Canada; Los Angeles;
and in Houdini's former home in Harlem, New York City.
This
year, The Official Houdini Seance will be Oct. 31, 7 p.m.
at Glen Magna Farms in Danvers, the country estate owned
by the Danvers Historical Society. Danvers is about 20 miles
north of Boston and adjacent to Salem, MA. Danvers was originally
known as Salem Village and was home to the 1692 Salem witch
trials.
Admission
to the séance is by ticket only. Tickets are $40
each and include a cocktail party with roving magicians.
The event will include magic from Evan Northrup, escapes
by Eric Robitaille, and a grand finale by Dr. Gene Yee and
his wife, Jennifer. Jennifer Yee is the great-grandniece
of Anna Eva Fay.
Vince
DeAngelis of Diamond's Magic in Peabody, MA has provided
local oversight for the Danvers setting for the séance.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Diamond's Magic Inc.,
515 Lowell St., Suite 4, Peabody, MA 01960, T: 978-535-8950.
Tom
Boldt of Appletown, WI, co-organizer/director of the event,
said it promises a unique experience. "For many years,
Sid Radner brought his admiration and respect for Houdini
to The Official Houdini Séance, which has thrilled
audiences and those who shared our love of magic, escape
artists and the mastery of illusion. We hope to make this
Halloween's the best séance ever."
Bill
Radner of West Springfield, MA, also co-organizer/director,
said, "Since my father passed away in 2010, Tom and
I have continued to bring The Official Houdini Séance
into the lives of people from all over who share our admiration
for Houdini. Houdini is truly the most important icon in
the worlds of magic and escape and illusion. We promise,
as always, to honor that with an entertaining and thrilling
Halloween evening to likely never be forgotten."
For
more information, contact: Bill Radner at 413-531-3333.
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6. New Digital Magic History Magazine
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Message by Marco Pusterla (UK)
A
new magazine on magic history and magic collecting has been
launched! Ye Olde Magic Mag (http://yeoldemagicmag.com)
is the first magazine on this subject that is completely
digital, collecting stories of smaller magic events or performers,
while keeping a watchful eye on the thriving market of magic
collecting. Edited by Marco Pusterla M.M.C., noted magic
historian and collector, the magazine aims to provide a
quick vehicle to diffuse magic history news on digital media.
The
subjects covered in the magazine will be that magic stories
that have fallen in the cracks of history, the small events
that nobody has considered important to record, but that
still are part of the vast tapestry of our magical heritage.
Issue
Zero of the magazine, a sampler of the format and of the
kind of material in future issues, is available for free
on http://yeoldemagicmag.com/ with articles covering Robert-Houdin
in England; a review of recent magic auctions; a presentation
of the Roxy Award for Research on Magic History; the source
of an anecdote about Houdini; and more. The magazine is
a PDF that has been especially designed to be read on tablets,
smartphones and computers, but for hard-core collectors,
a print version is also available.
If
you are interested in the history of magic, or if you are
a magic collector, check out Ye Olde Magic Mag at http://yeoldemagicmag.com
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7. October Issue Of The Linking Ring
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Message by Dennis Schick
Assistant Editor
The Linking Ring
International Brotherhood of Magicians
The
October issue of The Linking Ring features a cover story
and inside tributes to its former editor Phil Willmarth,
who served as Assistant Editor from 1978-1992 and Executive
Editor from 1992-2007. He died September 16 after a long
illness. He also was I.B.M. International President, 2007-08.
The
issue also features the first magician to ever win the largest
television talent show in the world, "America's Got
Talent," Mat Franco. He won the competition's ninth
season on September 17, in time to make the October issue,
scooping all other magic magazines.
Two Houdini stories are featured this month: "The Magician's
Guide to Houdini: The Miniseries" and "Houdini
Still Packs the House." You'll also find an Al Lampkin's
"How to Build Your Business," and a bizarre Halloween
Parade.
Don't miss our three new columns! Jeff Prace is "The
Expert at the Tech Table," Andrew Woo's "Simple
Diversions" features easy-to-perform close-up magic,
and Jean-Emmanuel Franzis' "Numismagic" is a great
new monthly resource for coin magic.
Every month our longtime columnists also bring you top-notch
magic, education, and entertainment: Mike Powers' "Card
Corner," Joe M. Turner's "Ways and Means,"
John Tudor's "Experiments in Magic Theatre," Don
Greenberg's "Youth Trivia Contest," Ed Solomon's
"Storytelling Magic," and Roger Way's "Polishing
the Rings."
Who can forget the very popular "Cutting Up Jackpots"
by Bev Bergeron? This month Bev talks about tent theaters
of days gone by and shares a great photo of the tent used
by Willard the Wizard. In "The London Eyes," the
witty Peter Scarlett shares news of magic in Great Britain.
This month features a guest spot by Dr. Eddie Dawes with
a wonderful informal photo of Cardini from 1968.
Remember our advertisers, too! By supporting The Linking
Ring, they are supporting the I.B.M. and the art of magic.
Tell them you appreciate the advertising dollars they invest
in the International Brotherhood of Magicians!
There's a LOT more in the October issue, but check it out
for yourself! If you're a member, depending on the options
you chose, a beautifully printed copy of the magazine will
be arriving shortly. You can also access The Linking Ring
through our mobile app, the online digital edition, or by
downloading the PDF edition at the I.B.M. Website.
If you aren't a current member, it's easy to join! Go to
https://www.magician.org/join-the-ibm/join and become part
of the world's largest organization of the magical arts!
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8. Remarkable Magic #365 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
The
length and nature of the beast.
One
of the questions that potential bookers like to ask you
is "How long is your show?" It is a very fair
question but not an easy one to always answer correctly.
Shows are like suits and can come in any size and just like
a suit they are best when they are custom fitted to the
individual purchaser.
The
obvious first reaction is to enquire how long the buyer
was thinking of for the show. However they very often have
not thought about this thoroughly and you need to ask a
few pertinent questions in order to come up with a suitable
running time. For an average after-dinner show it is very
common to hear the response, "Oh, about an hour."
In my experience when you get this reply it means they really
haven't thought about it much. An hour is a convenient length
for Network TV programming but often awkward for a banquet
performance.
An
hour is also a very sensible unit of time to hire wandering
magicians to perform for, and all the performer has to do
is let them know his/her minimum time and the hourly fee.
Job accomplished. However an hour can be a really long time
for an after dinner show. The seating and lighting arrangements
can often make an hour seem interminable. Add to that the
fact that you are often the final event in a long and busy
evening (or day) and you might want to make a pitch for
a "less is more" option.
Very
often that one-hour show was just a random thought by the
booker who just settled on a round number. My personal response
to that question is always to say, "45 minutes, but
if they are really enjoying it then we can run a little
longer." It is a nicely considered answer and shows
adaptability and sensitivity to the environment. Of course
you can adapt the basic time to whatever works best for
you. It also gives you a little wriggle room.
It
is important to find out what the structure and nature of
the event is before fine-tuning your details too tightly.
If there is going to be an awards presentation then you
are going to want to do you very best to have your show
prior to the awards when you still have a decent shot at
holding the audience's attention. Performing after the awards
presentation is not easy and usually a lot less fun. It
should be avoided if at all possible.
There
is also a trend these days to have entertainment that begins
when the meal is served. Hmmm, this is a curious way of
performing your show but not necessarily without its merits.
On the plus side you will probably start on time, get home
earlier and the audience will also be less tired for your
show. On the negative side you will obviously get less applause
and have some problems with audience participation. I have
done some shows like this that were a blast and others that
were way less so…
Let's
discuss that little phrase I threw into the last paragraph
so casually---You Will Probably Start On Time. It is almost
inevitable that your banquet show will begin later than
anticipated, possibly a LOT later. It can be advisable to
prepare your client, in case of a very late start, that
shortening the show can make it much more commercial and
audience friendly. The sad truth about almost every corporate
show is that no one really gives a damn about the entertainment
even if they enjoy it. This is a business event.
It
never does any harm to let your buyer know that you are
aware of how these events are likely to proceed. That is
just being business like on your part and shows a nice professional
savvy. It is also only correct to make your case and then
finish by saying, "Of course, I am happy to do whatever
you want…" You can make useful suggestions but
they are supplying the check and you are just there to supply
the show.
However
long you end of performing it is vital to be a professional
about sticking to the time frame you have discussed and
contracted. That means don't run long just because they
are a good audience, there may be a reason for the schedule
they have arranged. Sometimes the opportunity for guests
to socialize at the end of the evening is the entire reason
for the event. While you may feel you were 'killing' the
audience and totally justified in running long, maybe you
were just killing the moment that the event was staged to
create. You really can't beat the old showbiz axiom about
leaving them wanting more.
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my online store at www.lewinenterprises.com
I have exactly 17 of my Lemon Aid effects still available
for purchase before the price is raised and they become
a custom item. Check out the video on my website---it has
been getting raves from purchasers around the world.
Subscribe to my blog at www.remarkablemagic.com
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9. Festivals - BallyHoo - #356 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
A
Ballyhoo is what a side show person used to do about 10-15
minutes prior to any side show that has taken place. He
got people so excited that they simply HAD to stay there
and watch the show even if they felt they did not want to.
I mention this in this book as a tool for attracting crowds
to your show before the show starts. A large crowd makes
for a better show for you and makes your festival client
happy.
30
mins prior to the show start time I make announcements that
talks about my show, location, start time and how much fun
we are going to have and how it is a show of magic, music
illusion and fun and a show for the entire family. I pep
it up a bit and then leave it at that. I do this at the
30 minute mark before the show start time.
When it hits the 15 minute mark I go into a full Ballyhoo
mode. I not only start my announcement speech but I continue
going on. I talk about the people coming into the tent and
welcome them. I might say how it is cooler under the tent
so grab a comfortable spot and rest their legs and prepare
to have fun.
I tell them to visit the vendors nearby vendors and get
a cool drink and relax for a great 30 min show where they
can relax while the kids and kids at heart have a great
time in magic and illusion and the interactive fun about
to take place. In many ways the ballyhoo is a means in which
to get folks excited by connecting with them.
As
I am talking, people come in. They are curious folks and
they simply stop to see what is going on. When I get a good
sized crowd in about 10 minutes prior to the start time..
the idea is to KEEP them there. If I simply walk away or
ignore them waiting for my start time, these people might
get restless or walk away and I may lose them. SOOO the
name of the game is to keep them occupied and interested
and reacting and interacting with you.
I
ask them that while we are waiting for more people to join
us, how would they love to see some warm up magic. I start
and play a medley of great magic themed songs and simply
do some very quick visual magic while my pre show music
plays. This does not have to be anything fancy. The idea
is to engage and keep it visual.
The
people walking by are now stopping to watch simply out of
curiosity. They want to know more. After each trick I say
a bit more about what is to come in the full show and how
interactive it will be. I hype it up and in doing so I hype
them up as well.
What
I find is this not only helped draw a HUGE crowd, but the
kids and audience get warmed up and begin liking me before
my show has officially started. It makes for a wonderful
show experience. In this manner you do not start off cold.
The moment the official show starts, you have a huge crowd
and they are reacting to you the moment you step out on
stage. You will not only have much better reactions and
a more receptive audience, but if you do back of room sales,
you will tend to see your sales numbers increase from an
effective ballyhoo at the start of your show.
Now
you do not have to worry about being the best ballyhoo barker
there is. Simply realize what makes your show so much fun
and convey that information to your audience. It is an extension
of your character and on stage personality. In many ways
just talking to the audience and greeting them as you play
music works amazingly well.
How
many times were you at a festival and simply stopped to
watch someone because you heard music or saw interesting
visual? I bet a lot of you. This is a means in which psychology
works in your favor. There is nothing that attracts a crowd
like a crowd. People want to know what is going on and so
I give them something to get interested in.
If
you want big festival crowds, learn the art of the ballyhoo
***
I hope this information has given you an idea of what can
be done with working the festival market. If you would like
additional and detailed information on this topic, please
see my book/ebook at: http://kpmagicproducts.com/Festival_Magic.html
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.
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10. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
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Message by - Mick Peck (NZ)
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
Latest
updates on VanishLive.com include:
-
Illusionists 2.0 - A Completely Different Show
- Explore India Through A Magician's Eye
- John Lenahan Brings Copy Capers To Bishop
- Paul Romhany Announces The Scryer Project
- Read Vanish Magazine On Your Portable Device
- Colin Dymond Hopes To Conjure Up Success
- Dynamo Announces First Ever Tour
- Deflect By Skulkor
- Jail Warden Where Blaine Performed Act Is Fired
- Matt Franco Still Reeling After AGT Win
Video
of the Week: Colon - The Magic Capital Of The World.
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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11. The Motor City Close-Up Convention
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Message by John Luka (US)
The
Motor City Close-Up Convention will be here in less than
TWO months. We have a lot of surprises planned for this
year's event. This is going to be a great opportunity to
see a lot of good magic. In addition to the formal shows,
there will be informal sessions going on. The new hotel
is very session friendly. Don't forget the party! Another
opportunity to see more magic. So, why wait? Register today.
You will be happy you did.
Besides
our featured performers, we also have some very talented
guests who will be attending the convention. Garrett Thomas
and Kainoa Harbottle will be there. Eric Jones, Chris Capehart,
and Tom Gagnon will also be there. Register now so you can
look forward to having a great time and a fun filled weekend.
Stay tuned. You never know who else might be there.
With
the help of The Wunderground Magic Shop we made sure that
the line-up for this year's event would be awesome. We are
featuring Shoot Ogawa, Tony Cabral, David Gabbay, and Curtis
Kam. You will have an opportunity to interact with four
of today's top close-up performers in an intimate setting.
Being a small convention you will get the opportunity to
see close-up magic Close Up. You will see some terrific
magic in the three scheduled close-up shows plus a chance
to see a great deal of close-up magic being performed in
casual situations. You will also get a chance to meet the
performers and get to attend four great lectures.
All
events take place at the Best Western Woodhaven Inn (http://www.bestwestern.com/woodhaveninn)
located at 21700 West Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183. (Metro
Detroit Area) Phone (734) 676-8000 Call the hotel for room
reservations or hotel information. There is a special room
rate of $73 plus tax per diem for the convention. To qualify,
when you make your reservations request the Motor City Magic
rate.
The
workshop information and the schedule are now posted on
the website. It is very easy to register for the convention.
Simply click http://www.johnlukamagic.com/conventionsections/convention_register.html
and click on the "Add To Cart" button. Registration
is only $125.
Those
who have attended the convention in the past know that the
line-up of performers has always been OUTSTANDING. You can
also view a list of past performers by going to the website.
I am very proud of that list. I am also very happy that
performers for this year's Motor City Close-Up Convention
number among the very best I have had.
The
dealers will include: Wunderground Magic, ABC Magic, Benz
Magic, Pattrick's Magical Surfaces, Kozmo Magic, Chris Capehart
Magic, Roy Kueppers Magic, Eric Jones Magic, BJW Jewelers,
and Gordon Miller Magic.
Mark
your calendars and plan on attending this year's event.
I look forward to seeing you there. -- John Luka
Three Close-Up Shows, Four Lectures, Optional Workshop,
Dealers, Party, & a lot of good magic and fun.
For
more information go to: www.johnlukamagic.com
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12. Report On The 2014 IBM British Ring Convention
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Message by Geoffrey Newton PRO & Advertising Manager
(UK)
The
78th convention of the IBM British Ring No. 25 took place
from the 24th to 28th September 2014 in the Jurasic coast
delightful resort of Bournemouth in Dorset. Hundreds of
delegates descended on the Pavilion to enjoy the diversity
of magic all arranged by Ringers Brian Miller and Keith
Cooper. As well as British delegates they came from the
USA, Canada, Ireland, Belgium and Germany. The International
President Shawn Farquhar and International Secretary Don
Wiberg were made very welcome by the British Ringers.
In
the stage competition Edward Hilsum took first place and
won the British Ring Shield. Second was Dave Andrews who
also received the Dittia Shield for Manipulation. Third
being Matthew Blackwell who also took the Tom Harris Cup
for comedy. The Craig Trophy for best dealer display was
presented to Prop Dog (Dave Bonsall) and the Ali Bongo Micro
Marathon award went to Bernard Jones.
A
fine selection of lectures covered many subjects including
comedy, mentalism, close up magic and children's entertainment.
Amongst the lecturers from this side of the pond we had
Wayne Dobson, Terry Herbert, Chris Hare, Wayne Fox, Michael
Carr and Ian Barradell. From the other side came Shawn Farquhar
and Fielding West. From Europe Axel Hecklau and Jeton demonstrated
their expertise. Added to all this, workshops on face painting
and balloon modelling were presented by Pam Cooper and Snaggers
respectively.
There was what I call the people talks where Eddie Dawes
introduced speakers in the History of Mystery event featuring
talks by Anne Goulden, Trevor Dawson and Peter Lane. An
afternoon remembering Pat Page was introduced by Max Blake
and presented by his family and Paul Stone gave the Jeffrey
Atkins Memorial Lecture entitled "It Started with a
Dream".
There
were performances named: The Opening Show, Gala of Youth,
Late Gala, and Stars of the Future.
The
International President visited each of the special venue
shows and this was coordinated by Peter Greenwood.
There
was a Gala Dinner at The Royal Bath Hotel and a trip to
Beaulieu. Reports on all the events are scheduled to appear
in the Budget during November and December.
The
new look Sooty and Friends Magic Show attracted a good sized
audience and the outside entertainers looked really smart
in their matching waistcoats and accessories. The International
Stars of Magic and Variety Show was one of the best I have
ever seen not only in the selection of acts but in production
too. The lighting, sound, stage dressing and technical production
were second to none. I do not make comments like this lightly
and believe me I have seen a lot of gala shows (both ours
and others) over the past 50 years or so.
Next year we go back to Eastbourne from 24th to 27th September
2015. Alan Astra has now been installed as the president
for 2014 -2015 and looks forward to meeting many of you
during his term of office. His dinner is on the 25th April
2015 in Stevenage. More details on this soon.
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13. Jeff McBride's Virtual Magic & Mystery School
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)
New
things are happening with our online Magic School. I really,
sincerely, do hope you will consider becoming a member of
our All-New online. Please look at the video at our "Virtual
Magic & Mystery School.
Not
only will you receive special benefits at each level of
membership, but you are also helping the School fulfill
its mission of improving the art of magic one magician at
a time! Learn more right here:
http://www.magicalwisdom.com
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14. The Innovention And The Liverpool Festival Of Magic
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Message by Paul Stone (USA)
14th
-18th July 2015
The
Innovention and Liverpool Festival of Magic will be the
magic event of 2015. There are a several big magic conventions
taking place in 2015 with thousands of magicians attending,
dozens of competitors and lectures galore, but none of them
will be like the Innovention. The
Innovention is different from any other magic convention.
We deliberately limit the number of attendees so that everyone
is treated like a VIP, and everyone has a great seat for
every show, lecture and workshop.
The
Innovention is an intimate event where you will see the
best shows, the best performers, the best lecturers and
the most innovative sessions. There are a variety of excellent
hotels all within a 5 minute walk of the superb Playhouse
Theatre, where all the events take place.
Next week we will be announcing the first few performers
names, so watch this space. Liverpool is a fantastic city
to visit with its own special magic, and we are planning
some exciting surprises!
So
don't wait, register now and take advantage of our very
special early bird offer. For full details and to register
go to info@innoventionliverpool.com
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15. 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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16. Magic Square Now An App
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Message by Carl Andrews (US)
For
those interested in or already performing the Magic Square,
now there is an App for that.
MagicSquareCheat
iPhone App now available
Concept
by Wayne Rogers with special thanks to Luis de Matos. Check
out Luis' DVD "The Magic Square".
A
number between 20-99 is freely selected by a spectator.
You have a grid drawn on a board standing on an easel. The
iPhone is hidden on the pen shelf or in a small box that
holds the pens. You enter the number as you reach for a
pen. Then you secretly peek the numbers as you fill in the
grid using the Luis De Matos Magic Squares.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id922633712
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17. IBM Day Of Magic 26th October - Auckland, New Zealand
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IBM Ring 160 has decided to sponsor juniors/students to
the forthcoming
Day of Magic Convention on 26th October.
This
means two students can join together for just $49.00 for
non IBM members or $40 for IBM members. That's 24.50 or
$20 each!
Juniors/students
will need to register together to get this fantastic deal.
So find a mate and send in your registrations together to
treasurer Terry Von Pein tvp@mcgregorbailey.co.nz
For
the registration form go
to:http://www.ibmring160.com/media/11692/dayofmagic-adammada-registration.pdf
Don't
wait until the last minute to get this unbelievable deal!
4
lectures or workshops, plus competitions and a public show.
What a deal!
Any
questions?
Call
Danny Phillips at 418-4134 or 021-174 7179 for further details
Email: danny@mostlymagic.co.nz
Preliminary
Schedule - IBM Day of Magic in Auckland
9.15
- Welcome and poss crazy photo screening
9.30 - My Favorite Three Minutes - on stage
10.30 - Morning Tea
11.00 - Adam Mada Lecture
12.00 - Lunch
1.05 - Wayne Lecture Workshop
2.00 - My favorite Three Minutes - close up
2.45 - Juno Lecture
3.45 - Afternoon tea
4.15 - Adam Mada workshop
5.30 - Sale Tables
8.00 - Public Show
Register
NOW by go to: http://www.ibmring160.com/media/11692/dayofmagic-adammada-registration.pdf
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