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Issue Number: #1156
Date: Sunday 7th December 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 17
3. FISM - Alexander "Sandy" Marshall
4. December Linking Ring Is In The Mail
5. The Magic Word Podcast - Eugene Burger
6. Remarkable Magic #373 - Nick Lewin
7. Scout Shows Year Round - #343 - Kyle Peron
8. Anthony Darkstone - In Conversation With Jeff McBride - Part 4
9. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
10. The S.A.M. 2015 Philadelphia Convention Is A Wise Investment
11. Innovention Convention - The Unique Magic Of Liverpool
12. Daytona Beach Festival Of Magic
13. David Ginn's UK Tour 2015
14. Jeff McBride's Virtual Magic & Mystery School
15. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015
16. e-zine Archives
17. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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This week's Magic New Zealand e-zine is going to be e-mailed to 17,482 subscribers worldwide.

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Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. Vanish International Magic Magazine Edition 17
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Message by Vanish Magazine Editor Paul Romhany

Another bumper issue featuring Andrew Gerard on the cover. Andrew rarely does interviews so having him in this issue is a real honor for Vanish. Andrew is one of the worlds most sought after magic consultants and his story is truly inspirational from his days with touring in a rock band to his recovery from a car accident three years ago.

Ben Robinson has written part one of a three part series on The Importance of Wonder, which is definitely something very magician needs to read!

Nick Lewin continues his Legends in Magic Series with a story on Fielding West.

Remember you can get your issue from iTunes or GooglePlay.
You can get it Free as an interactive download from www.vanishmagazine.com

We also have one of the largest reviews we've done with 31 products - just in time for your Christmas shopping.

Contents
From The Editor - 8
Andrew Gerard Interview - 14
The Importance of wonder - 26
Entertaining Kids - 32
Ten Little Secrets - 38
Delusional Illusionists - 42
Micky Hades: A passion for magic - 46
Legends of magic: Fielding West - 56
Married in magic - 64
Balloon Art - 68
RED hot acts - Jarred Fell - 70
The Age of Aquarius - 76
Mentalism: An Adventure n Mysticism - 82
The Trend in The German Magic Scene - 86
Stage Fright - 90
A wizard's manifesto - 92
Martin Lewis and the Facebook post - 94
Mayhem, madness and magic - 106
Bamboozlers - 112
Head for drinking - 112
Performing tables #3 - 114
Key-Rect pateo - 118
Wholly Smokes - 120
Har-magic-a - 124
Knab night - 126
Magic Reviews - 130

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3. FISM - Alexander "Sandy" Marshall
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

Sandy Marshall's Magic Inc. will have a booth at FISM in Rimini next July. He will be accompanied by his wife, Susan, and manager, Pedro Nieves all of whom are looking forward to FISM in a big way. Sandy and Susan have even started studying Italian so they can offer some polite conversation while they're in the country. Sandy's dad, Jay Marshall, was a staple at FISM, never missing one so Sandy and Susan are trying to carry on his tradition. They had a wonderful time at FISM in Beijing and can't wait to fly to Italy next July to renew old friendships and make new friends over wonderful Italian food. They LOVE Italy and will spend an extra ten days touring the country, visiting friends and soaking up their extraordinary culture.

Sandy is a multiple Emmy Award-winning writer-producer-director by trade and now runs Magic Inc. in Chicago, America's oldest continuously family-run magic shop, where they have published over 400 titles including, Marlo's "Revolutionary Card Technique" and "Cardially Yours", Bobo's "New Modern Coin Magic", "The Complete Al Leech" and most recently, "McCombical: The Wit and Wisdom of Billy McComb."

Sandy himself has authored the award winning book, "Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall" and continues to lecture about his Dad virtually all over the world. There couldn't help but be magic in his blood with Jay as his father and Al Baker his maternal grandfather. Sandy is a life member of the Academy of Magical Arts, where Susan and he fund and present the annual Billy McComb/Jay Marshall Award for Parlour Magic. He is also a member of both the IBM and SAM.

Be sure to look for Sandy and Susan in the dealer room at FISM 2015 in Rimini.

For more information on FISM or to register go to: www.fismitaly2015.com

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4. December Linking Ring Is In The Mail
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Message By Dennis Schick
Assistant Editor
The Linking Ring
International Brotherhood of Magicians

The December issue of The Linking Ring, the monthly publication of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, is full of fascinating stories and features, as usual. The cover story is just one of them. Did author Charles Dickens' interest in magic influence the writing of his most beloved tale, "A Christmas Carol?" Biographer Ian Keable reveals the possible connections.

Dale Salwak reflects on the creative power inherent in doing something no one has ever done before, and doing something better than anyone else. His article is entitled "Originality, Creativity, and the Enduring Art of Magic. It is the text of a speech he gave in China recently.

A lot of new events never make it to a second year, so it is interesting to read about the Second Annual Weekend of Wonder in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This is the public festival of magic which Jay Scott Berry and Maxwell Blade came up with to take magic to the people where they work, eat, and play.

Many people are not aware that there are deaf magicians who perform throughout the world regularly. Thus it may also be a surprise that in October of this year the Fifteenth Biennial World Deaf Magicians Festival took place in Chicago. Here is a three-page report of that convention, complete with photos.

The One Man Parade this month is from Ralph Feldee, of New Orleans. He brings us eight of his favorite effects. As always, artist Tony Dunn illustrated the Parade.

Bev Bergeron brings us "A Short History of the Egg Bag;" John Tudor writes "A Leak in the Universe;" Skip Way tells us about "Gifts for the Magi;" and Adele Friel Rhindress brings us a story about deaf magician Sam Sadler and his performing daughter, Tessa.

In The Card Corner, Dave Neighbors gives us "Light Years Ahead;" and Dan Alessini contributes his version of Out of This World with "Out of This Galaxy" in "Ways and Means;" Bill Citino takes over the Numismagic column with "Three Coins Hangin' -- For Real;" and Andrew Woo's Simple Diversions column is called "Abeyance Illusion."

Jeff Prance turns his "The Expert at the Tech Table" over to Geraint Clarke from the United Kingdom, who reveals his "Fate 2.0;" and Ed Solomon tells us his "The Santa Key" tale.

The reviewers in the Hocus in Focus section review a dozen new magic products, and the Broken Wand pays tribute to eleven magicians whose deaths are featured in obituaries. And all the other regular features are included this month, including Ring Reports, Pictures From the Past, the Youth Trivia Contest, and Ring Events.

I.B.M. members may download a PDF of the issue or read the digital edition online while they are waiting for their hard copy to arrive in the mail. For more information about the world's largest magic organization, go to www.magician.org.

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5. The Magic Word Podcast - Eugene Burger
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Eugene Burger - How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Last year we had a fun podcast that featured several well-known voices of magicians reading parts of "The Night Before Christmas". Throughout this past year, I have been "collecting voices" again, this time with different magicians and mentalists reading parts of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas". I don't want to spoil the fun of you trying to figure out who all of the voices are in this reading, but I will tell the obvious one: it is Eugene Burger who reads the part of the Grinch. Be sure to listen to the very end to hear some of the outtakes and bloopers along with a listing of the names who participated. There is more in this podcast, too, but I don't want to spoil the surprise here.

This is the 200th podcast on The Magic Word. It marks an historic milestone for me with lots of my time and energy poured into this project just for you. It certainly hasn't been for money as we still have no sponsors and this is offered free of charge to everyone. Your generous donations are always appreciated. I especially want to thank the "Friends of The Magic Word" (all eight of you) from all around the world who have donated over the past couple years.

This one is my shortest podcast of the year but the hardest to edit and put together so it seems (rather) seamless. I hope everyone will enjoy my Christmas offering. And thanks to all of those who helped make this a fun podcast.

You can see photos and the names of everyone on this podcast plus hear the story on this week's Magic Word podcast at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/grinch You can also download the podcast from iTunes, too.

Thanks for listening,
Scotty Out!

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6. Remarkable Magic #373 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin

Three great Podcasts for you to check out.

I am constantly amazed at some of the amazing free resources available for magicians these days on the Internet. There are websites, e-zines, magazines, forums and podcasts all available to each and every magician. I certainly wish they had been around when I was starting out in magic!

I have been a fan of the idea of podcasts since they first arrived on the scene. We are now, so I am told. In the great second age of podcasting and I am pleased to hear it. The opportunity to listen to performers discuss their art is a tremendous benefit to the community.

I was recently featured on a couple of relatively new podcasts and was delighted at how well both of them were being handled. I would like to take this opportunity to share the details of them with you and I sincerely hope you will check them out. I think you will like them a great deal.

The first podcast I want to tell you about is Kris Sheppard's Successful Performer Cast, it is a one-hour weekly interview with various members of the magic community. Kris is a very skillful interviewer and he does a great job of talking his guests into revealing quite amazingly useful information to benefit his listeners,

Kris has featured some very interesting guest on his podcast and I strongly recommend you visit his website to learn more details www.successfulperformercast.com You can also subscribe to his Podcasts via iTunes.

The second Podcast I would like to recommend is brand new and also shaping up to become an excellent resource. It is called What's Your Passion and is produced/hosted by Samuel Lewis. You can access the website at http://www.tscn.tv/category/podcast/whats-your-passion/
And also subscribe via iTunes. I think you will like Sam's style as he follows his passion by sharing information over the Internet.

Magic New Zealand also gives you weekly updates from Scott Welles about the content of his latest podcast in his The Magic Word Podcast. At 200 episodes Scott is a real veteran of this trio and his superb podcast is also highly recommended. You can subscribe via iTunes and also find details at http://www.themagicwordpodcast.com

We are lucky to have so many people working this hard to supply us with the invaluable information and entertainment that their podcasts supply. A great deal of dedication and work goes into the production of broadcasts of this quality so make sure you support them!

You can visit my online store at www.lewinenterprises.com
Subscribe to my blog at www.remarkablemagic.com

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7. Scout Shows Year Round - #343 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

The great thing about the scout market is that you do not have to limit yourself to working just the yearly banquet. There is a golden secret I would like to share with you that has tremendous value. It is something that can keep you working the market all year, provide a valued service and no one is doing it. Allow me to share the concept with you in hopes that it may open your own eyes to the possibilities.

By contacting and talking with various Boy and Girl Scout Councils, I realized that both organizations have badges or awards that can be earned for doing and learning about magic. Sometimes these are referred to as merit badges but may be called different things in various scout councils. The key point is knowing that they do exist and that scouts can work towards earning this badge.

If you are keyed into problem solving for your clients, then this raises a wonderful opportunity for you the entertainer. Like the magic themed meetings I talked about earlier, you can create a full scout program for the scout packs or even girl Scout troops.

The idea here is to provide a full meeting for the pack or troop that you provide for them. You provide a 30 minute magic show followed by a teaching workshop and then end with a question and answer session. The beauty of this is that everything you do is helping the Scouts earn their magic badge or award.

In the minds of the Scout Leaders and Councils, this has amazing power and benefit for them. It serves a purpose far greater than just entertainment alone. Now you are providing a service that empowers the Scouts and gets them working towards something they can feel good about. It also allows you to charge more for the service and gets you to perform all year long performing this program for various cub packs and girl scout troops in and around your area.

I started doing this a few years ago and the Scout Councils simply love it. In fact I have even had Scout Councils team up and bring together many packs and troops together and make a full afternoon event just from my program alone.

What you teach needs to be easy items with stuff around the house that also empowers instead of frustrating. I usually do a floating pencil effect and also jumping rubber bands are very easy to do and I can provide the props for the scouts to keep at next to nothing in cost. Both are tricks the kids can do with ease and gets them excited about magic.

If I have large groups, I teach the effects to the Scout Leaders ahead of time and then have them assist me with the hands on portion of the teaching workshop. This is great to do because it gets the Leaders directly involved in the teaching of the Scouts and empowers them as well. Allow the Scouts to keep the items to take home with them.

The question and answer part of the program brings the kids back to the front area as you talk briefly about the history of magic and the importance of keeping the secret, practice and entertainment value. You can then allow the scouts to ask questions that they may have and answer them for them. You then wrap up the program by thanking everyone.
It is a great opportunity that no one is doing and can allow you to really tap into this market in your own area and work it all year. a quick call to your local Scout Council can gain you great information that you can use to build your own magic program that is geared at directly helping Scouts to earn their magic badge.

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I hope this information has given you an idea of what can be done with working the Scout market. If you would like additional and detailed information on this topic, please see my book/ebook at: http://kpmagicproducts.com/Blue_and_Gold.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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8. Anthony Darkstone - In Conversation with Jeff McBride - Part 4
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Message by Anthony Darkstone USA/Europe

AD: What can someone expect as a result of attending the School?

JMcB: A lot of the answers can be found in some of the quotes that you kindly obtained. Thank you for that Tony. We always have a remarkable group of students attending The Master Class, and other programs, at the School; we literally have people from all over the world. At a recent Master Class we had Chinese, American, Canadian, French, South American and Italian students in attendance.

The best way for anyone is to go on-line, look at the site and email or Facebook us with any questions. I am pleased to state that our Classes are always well attended and become sold out very fast. The house is a fascinating mixture of languages and skill levels, but as the Master, Eugene Burger, says, "Magic is all about fellowship across differences,"… and the fellowship is running strong here!

AD: The school, classes etc are all held right here in Vegas in your home …

JMcB: Yes they are. Abbi and I open up our home and as you have personally seen in your visits here, we have a vast area in which we accommodate everything. In a manner of speaking, and because of the very Nature of what we teach and explore at the school & the time they spend here, our students become, in a sense our "house-guests."

AD: I personally have first-hand experience of what a great Host you can be and just as a little surprise for you, this would be a good time to share a quote from a very special lady: "Jeff McBride is the best husband a wife could ever hope to have. He wakes up happy to see me, is inspiring in his creativity, and truly is a genius in his art. He is kind, generous, thoughtful, affectionate, appreciative and attentive. I am so incredibly blessed. Just thought you all would like to know...."

JMcB: Oh my! You have done your homework Tony. What can I say? Except to respond by saying that Abbi is equally all of that to me and more … I am also incredibly blessed too! She is amazing and incredibly talented. Just thought you all would like to know that too!

AD: Indeed she is! She is often, her time permitting, also one of the teachers…

JMcB: Very much so… she is, in many ways, too numerous to go into here, very much a part of the School, its philosophy and day-to-day running.

AD: We have spoken of dear Eugene as the Dean but there are other illustrious names on the Faculty...

JMcB: Absolutely, Tobias Beckwith (by the way, nice article you wrote on him) Bob Neale, Larry Hass and a great host of many excellent teachers who are part of the Faculty... a veritable list of "Who's Who in Magic." I am greatly appreciative of all the teachers over the years that have helped us in making the School what it is today.

AD: Indeed. Names to conjure with (yes, pun intended). I once spent a delightful evening over dinner with Eugene, Tobias, Larry & Bob. How wonderful it must be for the students to spend several days. Let's move on to a couple of other aspects of the performer Jeff McBride. We talked earlier about the Mask act but that is not the only "act as seen" that you perform …

JMcB: It is the act that I am best known for internationally and it has withstood the test of time; however, I do perform other acts and often travel to perform a full 90 minute show. I also am involved at various magic conventions all over the world and whilst I am there I often lecture as well, and on occasions also give a Master Class.

Part 4. Tune in next week for Part 5.

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9. 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:

- Magicians Stage Effort To Restore Houdini Grave
- Giving Back To The Community: Tony Chris
- Cosentino To Perform In Vietnam
- Austin James - Street Magician Promoting Autism Awareness
- Darcy Oake - New TV Special
- Infallible by Mark Elsdon
- Inside Perth's Society Of Magicians
- Sorcar Biopic In The Works
- Broadway-Bound Magicians
- Peter Marucci Honored By IBM
- Indian Magicians Perform To Promote Politics
- A Magician's Crusade Against Deception

Video of the Week: Brett Daniels' Levitation.

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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10. The S.A.M. 2015 Philadelphia Convention Is A Wise Investment
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Message by Mark Weidhaas (US)
S.A.M. National Conference Executive Director
The Society of American Magicians, National President 2010-11

A very wise man from Philadelphia said, "A penny saved is a penny earned." You can be wise too. Go to Philadelphia for the Society of American Magicians 2015 convention, July 1-4. Save 2,500 pennies if you register before January 1, 2015. It only makes "cents," do it today!

The S.A.M. is 2015's intimate and friendly convention where you will learn from the experts at the many lectures, sessions and shows. The S.A.M. agrees with Benjamin Franklin when he says, "An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." Bring your family on your magic vacation. There is so much to see and do close by the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

Register and reserve your hotel room at www.magicsam.com/annual-convention. Still only $250 for S.A.M. members, spouse, or SYM parent and $150 for SYM members and siblings age 7-17 until 12/31/14. Hotel Convention rate is $115 per night. Request additional info by email at samregistrar@yahoo.com or call Anne Weidhaas, S.A.M. Convention Registrar, at 719-338-8169.

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11. Innovention Convention - The Unique Magic Of Liverpool
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Message by Paul Stone

Innovention Convention - The unique Magic of Liverpool, 14th - 16th July 2015

If you are a working performer I recommend that you read this article right through including the very important information contained in the last couple of paragraphs. Many Magic Conventions promote themselves as being different from any other Convention but the Innovention has always lived up to the billing. The previous two Innovention Conventions in 2010 and 2012 in Las Vegas were completely unique with world class talent, unrivalled production values and by limiting the number of registrations everyone attending were treated like VIP's and had the opportunity to meet and spend time with all of the performers and lecturers.

To quote Nick Lewin in Magic New Zealand a couple of weeks ago when he was talking about the recent UNCON Convention he appeared at in Kentucky, 'It was a pleasure to perform / lecture at a Convention that was small enough that I got to talk and mix with every single person attending. That doesn't happen nearly enough in this day and age'. The Innovention Convention in Liverpool from 14th-16th July 2015 will be exactly the same.

The Magic of Liverpool starts with the headquarters hotel, the Hard Day's Night Hotel, a unique Beatles themed hotel, just around the corner from the world renowned Cavern Club where the Beatles began their legendary careers. This is where most of the sessions, workshops, and interviews will take place.

So what makes the Innovention so different? Here are a few reasons. The aim of the Innovention has always been to provide a forum for all working performers, whether full time pro's, semi pro's or part time performers, to learn from the very best and most successful magicians and speciality entertainers in the business.

Unlike other Conventions, at the Innovention we feature a few pro's, all of whom have performed thousands of shows at the very highest level. Instead of following the usual Convention schedules the Innovention will focus on the many performing opportunities available to a working performer, including stage, cabaret, corporate, private parties, close-up and charity events.

Just a few of the topics we will be covering include how to structure an act, how to create your own USP, how to choose the right tricks to suit your style, how to write comedy patter and deliver it, the importance of production, lighting, sound and music, microphone technique, working with audience volunteers, and how to maximise audience reaction and build your applause.

We have some of the most commercial and experienced performers coming to Liverpool.

Jeff Hobson - International Comedy Star of the hugely successful Illusionists touring Show, currently appearing on Broadway. Jeff has over 10,000 shows to his name in Las Vegas alone. This will be Jeff's only Magic Convention appearance in 2015.

Michael Goudeau - Guest Star for over 20 years, with thousands of nightly appearances in the record breaking Lance Burton Show at the Hacienda and Monte Carlo Casinos in Las Vegas. Michael is also an award winning comedy writer and was responsible for writing much of comedy material for 5 years for Penn & Teller's 'Bullshit' TV Shows. This will be Michael's first ever British Convention appearance.

Scott Alexander - A very busy working pro from USA with a very original approach, Scott has invented and routined many commercial magic effects. This will also be Scott's debut at a British Magic Convention.

John Fealey - From Liverpool, John has been a featured comedy performer in the world renowned Palazzo Shows across Europe for nearly 20 years. John has a wealth of experience and knowledge of stagecraft and magic. He is undoubtedly one of magic's best kept secrets.

Graham P. Jolley - Graham has been one of the UK's top magicians for many years primarily making his mark in the corporate world. Although you will probably have seen his hilarious cabaret act at other Conventions, at the Innovention you will get to hear about the secrets behind his success and longevity.

Paul Stone - Paul will act as Host & Emcee for the Convention. A Magic and Variety Show Producer for over 35 years both in UK and Las Vegas and with a string of successful shows at the London Palladium Theatre including 'A Tribute to Siegfried & Roy at the London Palladium' and 'Palladium Magic' Celebrating 100 years of Magic at the London Palladium, Paul has also produced hundreds of charity fundraising events at major venues and will talk about how charity events can be a lucrative market for entertainers.

At the beginning of this article I mentioned that our aim was to make the Innovention a unique and valuable opportunity for working performers. So, to make this event the best experience possible for those attending, we are limiting the number of registrations to just 100 people. Already from word of mouth alone, we have thirty registrations, so there are now only seventy places left, and we expect these to fill up very quickly. We will not be extending these numbers, because they work perfectly for the venue that we have chosen. If you want to be a part of this very special event, send an email soon to info@Innoventionliverpool.com for details on how to register.

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

(Lectures- Shows- Contest-Large Dealers Room- Auction)

Friday dinner incl. with full reg.

November 7-9 2014
Rudy Coby
Gregory Wilson
Fielding West
Dan Sperry
Rich Bloch
Eric Jones
Suzanne The Magician
Silly Billy
Harry Allen
David Ferman (Agt)
Don Baggett
Erick Olson
Scott Humston
and just added Disney World's Terry Ward

November 7-9 2014
Daytona Beach, Fla.

Call 386-252-6767
800-346-2442

http://webmail.daytonamagic.com/a/webmail.php?wsid=57a64c976fb4e507b217069d2128c9b908c09068

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13. David Ginn's UK Tour 2015
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Message by David Ginn (US)

UK tour 2015. Here are the confirmed dates and cities for my last KIDBIZ
MAGIC tour of the UK. This doesn't mean I won't return to
England/Scotland; it only means no more long tours! I will also be at
Blackpool in Feb. 2015 with a dealer stand. Come see me either way!

April 7 - Arrive in UK
April 8 - Wolverhampton
April 9 - Airdrie, Scotland
April 10 - Dundee, Scotland
April 11/12 rest in London
April 13 - Portsmouth
April 14 - Northampton
April 15 - Leamington
April 16 - Dunstable
April 18 - Manchester FCM-UK
Kidbiz & Christian Workshop 10 am - 3 pm
April 20 - LSM Davenports in London

Also . . . I am considering a short 4-5 day Final Eastern Canada tour for Sept.2015 and a Final Europe tour in spring 2016. If you are interested in seeing me, email me at ginnmagic@comcast.net.

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14. 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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15. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015
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Message by Nopera Whitley (New Zealand)

Join the Wellington Magic Club on Labour Weekend 2015 for three days of magic.

When: 24th - 26th of October, 2015
Where: James Cook Hotel, Wellington City, New Zealand

Registration is Open

Register online at www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz or to download the registration form go to: http://www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz/register.pdf
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Venue and Accommodation
The convention will be held at the Wellington James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, and we
have secured a great room rate at $169 per night (King Bed or Double + Single Bed) which
includes a full buffet breakfast for two. Rooms will be available for booking next week.

Headliners already confirmed include:
- Phil Cass and his partner Philippa
- Charlie Frye and his partner Sherry
- Nick Nickolas

For more information, or to get in touch, visit us at www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz.

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16. E-zine Archives
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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e-zine go to:
www.magicnewzealand.com click on the red button center right "Archives"

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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