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Issue Number: #1161
Date: Sunday 18th January 2015
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
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. Paul Daniels - Live And Life On The "Telly"
3. #1 Reason Most Magic Businesses Fail...
4. Jeff McBride Starring On Masters Of Illusion, Live & On TV
5. World Championships Of Magic In Italy This Year
6. FISM - Food
7. Remarkable Magic #377 - Nick Lewin
8. In Loving Memory - #347 - Kyle Peron
9. 2015 Melbourne Magic Festival
10. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
11. KIDabra International News Update
12. The Scottish Association Of Magical Societies
13. Broken Wand Ed Solomon
14. S.A.M. Program for 2015 Convention
15. 2015 Genii, The Conjurors' Convention
16. Wellington Convention Venue and Accommodation Update
17. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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If you are planning to attend the 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015 in Wellington accommodation bookings are now open.

More information go to item: 16 &17.

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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/2015-Jan-to-Dec-2015/1161-Jan18-2015.html

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

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2. Paul Daniels - Live And Life On The "Telly"
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Paul Daniels has led a most interesting life to put it mildly. He has a lot to say about his many years of performing experience, too. So much that not one podcast can contain it all. This week in part one of a two part podcast, Paul focuses his discussion on his years on television that made him a household name and the most recognizable person in England second only to Prince Charles. Paul talks about his regular TV shows, his Christmas specials, his consulting team and his philosophy in the podcast.

You can watch a video of Paul's show, see some photos, read the blog and listen online to the podcast at: : http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/paul-daniels-part-one You can also download and listen to the MP3 file or you can download the podcast through the iTunes store.

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3. #1 Reason Most Magic Businesses Fail...
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Message by Brad Ross (US)

The #1 reason why some magic & entertainment businesses fail or never make a profit is because the owner spent too much time, effort, and money on the trivial things that don't matter ...and not enough time, money and effort on the things that do matter such as lead generation, marketing systems, a sales process and operational systems.

I don't know if that's you, or where you fall in the spectrum, but if it is then I highly suggest that you do something about it before it's too late and join me on a 2015 kick off business building webinar, next Monday Jan 19th at 8PM EST.

Imagine this: Twelve months from now you can be looking back on 2015 with a huge smile and a flood of gratitude, thinking about all you've accomplished not to mention - A whole lot more moola in the bank!!!!

Those are the kind of moments I live for.
I want you to refuse to set another business goal that makes you feel excited for about a day and then get completely stressed out and overwhelmed for the rest of the year. Who has time for those kind of shenanigans Common'... am I right or am I right!

So GO TO: < www.on2url.com/lnk?MTEwNjI2OHwzNjY5OTgwM3xzPTE%3D > and register for this totally free webinar training and start your 2015 off on the right foot, with some solid business strategies and some new fresh ideas to make this year your best year ever!

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4. Jeff McBride Starring On Masters Of Illusion, Live & On TV
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)

I'm incredibly happy these days. I've been performing live with Masters of Illusion on tour at Harrah's and on the live TV show later this month. The good news is that I'll be filming more segments for this next season, as well as touring internationally with this amazing show.

See my performance on the CW network January 30th

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5. World Championships Of Magic In Italy This Year
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Message by Tim Ellis (Australia)

Would you like to compete in the World Championships of Magic in Italy this year?

Do you live in Australia or New Zealand?

The Australian Institute of Magic is now taking video submissions from magicians interested in competing in the 2015 FISM World Championships of Magic to be held in Rimini, Italy from July 6 to 11, 2015.

We have one place for Stage Magic and one place for Close up Magic to be allocated at the discretion of the Jury.

The places will only be allocated to an act that fulfils the criteria set out in the FISM competition rules to a satisfactory level. Please visit the link below to find out how to submit your entry.

http://australianinstituteofmagic.org/compete-at-the-world-championships-of-magic/

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6. FISM - Food
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

Food
I'm always interested in the foods of other countries. Their specialties help define the people and their culture. Food is an important part of a country's history, and the specialty foods found in Rimini are no exception.

Rimini is famous for its Piadina, a sandwich made with unleavened bread and boasting very ancient origins in the Emilia-Romagnia region of Italy where Rimini is located. A favorite street food, there are dozens of kiosks where it is difficult to resist buying one. The Rimini piadina is thinner and crispier than in other towns nearby.

You can fill the bread with such things as ham and mozzarella, wild salad leaves and "squaccherone", a local fresh cheese. It is possible to taste herbal wraps with roast pork, fish skewers, watermelon, and real Italian pizza. In 2013 a selection of the best 'stalls' on the road have become a food guide with the best kiosks of Rimini selected by a committee of experts. These kiosks are marked 'Rolling Stone' and there is an app for this on smart phones.

The other stars of the local cuisine are the Adriatic fish, grouped together as "pesce azzurro". They include mackerel, red mullet, mantis prawns, and sprats. And you can't have without at least one meal without the famous Rimini red wine, Sangiovese.

The 3 top highly recommended restaurants on Trip Advisor are:

Piadineria Doppiozero
78 Via Dario Campana
From one patron: "The service at this place was spectacular! The food was excellent but it was the lady serving/helping us that made it fantastic. Will definitely be returning next time in Rimini!"

Skyline Caffe Ristorante
9 Via Rodriguez
One diner commented: 'An amazing place to eat, gorgeous food at a very reasonable price all served by the most helpful people in Rimini. LOVE the fact that they were happy to put extra Olives on everything for me! Great great place to eat!!"

La Piada del Centro
Via Castelfidardo, 60,
A customer wrote: "I bumped into La Piada del Centro by chance. It was my lucky day! It had the best piadina ever in this little family run shop. Gianni, the owner, was a true character! I will be back."

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7. Remarkable Magic #377 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)

Some thoughts about promotional photos.

One of the most important tools that a performer has to sell his show is his promotional photo. The truth of the old saying "A picture is worth a thousand words'" is never more valid than it is when you are hoping for a stranger to sign a contract and give you cash for performing for them. There are other vital elements to getting that booking but let's look at the photograph this week.

Obviously the quality of your video demo is a pretty darn vital factor in getting that booking too. However, sometimes it takes a decent first impression to make that potential client even watch your video. I have been a full time professional magician for over 40 years and I can honestly say that I never remember a time when competition for paying gigs has been tougher.

The successful performer needs to have an 8x10 that makes a potential buyer feel that he is looking at someone who is worth investing his or her time and money in. If you are a magician then it is nice if he gets a feel of magic from the photo. However it is much more important that he registers the personality of the performer than feels like he is merely looking at a bunch of props. Clients buy performers, not props.

There are a lot of magicians out there competing for every gig. You need to have every little bit of edge possible to get the signed contract for that show. I certainly wouldn't want anyone to be naïve enough to think that it is the best magicians who get the best gigs. It is the performer who has the best promotional package to represent them to a cold customer that usually gets the gig.

Obviously the game changes dramatically when the client knows you personally, has received a recommendation or has seen you perform. This is the ideal situation and can radically affect the way you can lock onto that floating gig. However let's look at the all too common case of someone who wants to hire a magician and is digitally reviewing his options.

The first line of attack in booking a gig is in having a nice website with some good video on it. In this day and age this is how bookings are made. Even if you are having your work represented by an agent the chances are he will either have your video streaming on his site or at the very least a photo and brief resume. A potential booker might have a dozen different magicians to check out and if he doesn't like the photo on your website/brochure/video then he might just go right on to the next one.

So what makes a strong promotional photo? It really needs to highlight the personality of the performer and reassure you that spending some time in his company is going to be an enjoyable experience. The best way to achieve this is to find a really great photographer and be willing to spend what it takes to get a high quality session. I have seen magicians who have spent small fortunes on their props but skimp on the photographer they use. No, a friend with a camera and a tripod probably won't be able to get the job done right.

Plan out exactly the photo you want before you go into the studio. Look on it as a show and rehearse and plot what you want to walk away with. If you don't have a clear-cut idea of the photo you want then chances are the photographer won't either. If you have all your ducks in a row then a good photographer will probably be able to take your idea to the next level.

One further piece of advice that I consider useful but will probably lose me some friends, make sure your photos are recent, nobody wants to hire a magician and then think his father arrived to do the gig! Don't even think about using a black and white photo unless there is a damn good artistic reason. Chose a photo that highlights YOU! Finally and most importantly use a little creativity in choosing the pose for your photo.

Let's back up on that last sentence. A quick glance at your magical Facebook friends will give you an idea of poses that are done to death and scream, "I am just like everyone else." Remember what I said about clients looking at a bunch of photos in a row. Current key photographic offenders are--- just to name the top three.

1. Standing behind a picture frame. For example a picture within a picture, it is boring, overused and such a stock photographers stand by that it should be avoided at all costs.

2. Making a "Shhhhh…" gesture with your hand to your mouth utilizing a hand that is palming a card!

3. Standing behind a fire wallet with a shocked/surprised look on your face.

None of these were bad photos originally, but are now clichés, which say nothing other than, "Gee, I'm just going to do what everyone else does!" Is this the image you really want to present?

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

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8. Festivals - BOR Sales - #347 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

BOR stands for Back Of Room sales. It means any item or product you sell before or after any of your performances and is a way of extra cash stream for magicians and entertainers to supplement your festival show income.

I try to keep my BOR simple. This means I do not try and sell too many different products. I have found that the more choices they are confronted with, the harder it is for them to make a buying decision. With this in mind I sell magic wands, magic cards and my magic kit. I try and push the magic kits more than anything else, but the wands and cards are used for those who may not want to pay the higher price for the kit. It gives them a less expensive alternative.

Having my wife a part of my team has been IDEAL. She mans the booth when I am doing strolling magic and it keeps the BOR going throughout the day. The only time we shut down is when I am performing. Do not worry if you are a solo performer. You can easily sell BOR after your shows and handle that yourself without too much issue. Just make sure that there is not another performer on right after you. If there is, you can ask the festival if it would be OK for you to set up a table away from the stage area that can be used for this.

The magic kit is 12 tricks all very easy to do and comes with written instructions for the kids to read and get excited about. Being a graphic designer, I designed the headers for the kit bags and the artwork etc. It helps brand me well and keeps my information fresh in their mind.

The idea is to keep the tricks easy to do. If you can demo it after the show, you can get kids even more excited about it. But if the child cannot learn to do the trick in a short period of time, they will only get frustrated with it. The idea is to have the tricks easy to learn so that you encourage them to learn more.

When I do BOR at my table at the festivals I work, I usually am only demonstrating the effects in the magic kits I am selling. People want to see not only how cool the tricks are, but also know that they can do these same miracles themselves.

I usually perform 2-3 shows a day at the festivals and in the show I also give out some of the tricks that are in the kits. I give them to the helpers that come up on stage.

This acts as a great way to lead folks directly over to my BOR table following that performance. It works quite well and kids love to go home with magic they feel good about and can learn easily.

So what do you charge for your items you sell? I have found that at $10 you are reaching your maximum you can charge. Of course this varies depending on your location. The other factor is the area that the festival is being held in. If you are working with a higher class crowd, you can take $20 dollar bills and see the kid come back in 10 minutes with another $20.

When working festivals or fairs you want a minimum or 3x your cost for the effects you are including in the kit, or merchandise you are selling. Better if you can get 4 or 5 times. You really have to factor in the cost of goods sold, your space rent - even if they trade that against your performance fee - your traveling and lodging expenses if that applies, especially at today's current gas prices. If you don't get these types of mark ups you will find yourself not making enough profit to make the effort worthwhile.

What you will realize is that you will sell a certain amount based upon the size and scope of the festival you are working. This is why I always make notes when at a new festival. I grade every festival on a 1-5 point system for overall size of crowds, spending and buying habits etc. This way I can immediately place a value system on those festivals that seem to bring in more BOR.

This point system then gets entered into my CRM database. You can add in point system categories for anything that is beneficial for you. It just works great to be able to evaluate the festival and know what to expect and if it is worth marketing to for the following year.

I also make sure that I write down and track every single item that sells on my BOR table. This is so important. I use a receipt book so it makes a carbon copy as I write their receipt. This way at the end of the day I can track what my best sellers were and figure out why.

The idea is to have products of various prices ranging from 1 dollar on up. This way every person that comes to the table can walk away with something. I know many parents have bought the 1 dollar items just to keep the kids happy and quiet. A lot of 1 dollar sales can still add up at the end of the day.

You can often have prices and products for sale around 1, 3, 5 and 10. This has worked pretty well for me.

Also make sure that your name and contact information is given to every person that buys your product. As a graphic designer, I have repacked and redesigned the packaging for most every item I sell. This not only looks impressive, but also helps brand me and get my name out to them even long after they leave the festival.

Another thing you will want to do is get cheap plastic bags and make sure to place the item, receipt and a business card or brochure into the bag on every purchase. You might even throw in a coupon with a certain amount off if they book a show and mention the festival they saw you at. This can be an incentive to get them as a prospect.

Also, make sure you do not sell anything that can harm a child or cause a complete mess for the festival you're working at. Keep in mind that you want to be booked for next year and you want to be asked back. Keep your products top quality and you should be OK.

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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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9. 2015 Melbourne Magic Festival
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Message by Tim Ellis (Australia)

There's just one month to go before applications close for the 2015 Melbourne Magic Festival.

If you're interested in presenting a show in the largest event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting over 10,000 people annually, then go to http://melbournemagicfestival.com/producers-documentation/ download the application of interest form and return it before January 20.

The 2015 Melbourne Magic Festival will take place from June 29 to July 11 at the Northcote Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia. Last year we had over 170 performances of every genre of magic imaginable. This year we would love you to be a part of it.

For more information go to http://melbournemagicfestival.com/

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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:

- Masters of Illusion at Harrahs
- The Incredible Krendl At Adelaide Fringe Festival
- Teen Gains Confidence Through Magic
- Criss Angel Opens Up
- Ricky Jay Featured on American Masters
- Sam Powers Joins Illusionists 2.0
- Taiwanese Magician Dreams Of Touring Internationally
- Murray Sawchuck Debuts New Vegas Show
- A Magician's Best Trick : Revealing a Basic Human Bias
- Physician Releases Book Of Original Illusions

Video of the Week: An update from the shed of Paul Daniels ..

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. KIDabra International News Update
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Message by Mark Daniel (US)

KAX: The KIDabra Midyear
January 28-31, 2015, Oxnard, CA
River Ridge Residence Inn and Conference Center

New this year at KAX is the First KIDshow Auction. A favorite at KIDabra Conference for 20 years, auctioneer Gary Shelton thought that West Coast folks had just as much cool stuff as East Coast folks so get ready for a fun evening of laughs, surprises, and deals. It's the perfect time to clear out your magic/puppet/prop room and maybe even make some dollars for the dealer's room!

Speaking of The Dealers Room, KAX 2015 features Axtell Expressions, Barry Mitchell Products, Duane Laflin Magic, magicbackdrops.com(Jeff Jones), Showtime Magic: The Home of The Joe Lefler Table, Crickit's Corner, The Amazing Family Performer Costumes of Candy Lemus, Theresa's Puppet Apparel, Nathan Robert's Sounding Good!, and more!

KAX Stars: Gary Dunn, Scotland, Silly Scott, England, Jay Johnson, Broadway, Duane Laflin, Branson, Barry Mitchell, TN, Alberto Nava, Italy, Ken Scott, Atlanta, Michael Rosander, NC, Sylvia Fletcher, NY, John Hardman, TX, Buster Balloon, CA Annie Banannie, CA Kathy Prosser, Australia, Dal and Cinde Sanders, TX, Chad Wonder, CO, Niels Duinker, The Netherlands, Joe Selph, CA, Nathan Roberts, LA, Matt Bailey, NY, Mark Truman, CA.

Plus A Rare Appearance by Willie Tyler and Lester!, The First Ever KAX Auction with Gary Shelton, The creative genius of Steve Axtell, and your hosts Mark and Tami Daniel, all make for a KIDabra Midyear Don't Miss!

KAX is a perfect melding of variety artists who perform for young and family audiences! Please join us in Oxnard for KAX: The KIDabra Midyear, January 28-31.
To register and for full info go to www.kidabra.com/kax

Follow all things KIDabra at www.kidabra.org and on Facebook at KIDabra International Members and Friends.

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12. The Scottish Association Of Magical Societies
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Message by Brian Jeffrey (Scotland)

Just to let everyone know that the Scottish Association of Magical Societies are holding their annual Magic Convention on 1st 2nd 3rd May 2015 in Perth. No not Perth Australia but Perth in Scotland.

If anyone is considering being in Scotland at that time they would be made most welcome. Any further details can be had from myself by contacting me via email at Brian@BriansMagic.co.uk

All the best
Brian Jeffrey
President, Scottish Association of Magical Societies.
Brian@BriansMagic.co.uk

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13. Broken Wand Ed Solomon
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Message by Bev Bergeron (US)

Ed Solomon has died. His son is trying to reach Ed's friends to let them know. Something is planned for March.

Ed wrote for years the "Story Telling Magic" column in the Linking Ring. He was also a musician. We were performing near each other back when I was in the Air Force in the early 1950s and became friends soon after. He taught music for a profession and loved to do story telling magic.

Also, if any of you would like to send a sympathy card, here is his son Greg's address.

Greg Solomon

1911 Cherokee Way

Anchorage, Alaska 99504

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14. S.A.M. Convention - Marketing For Entertainers LIVE!
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Message by Mark Weidhaas (US)

"Select Sessions" at the 2015 S.A.M. Convention are intimate, smaller group sessions of hands-on learning with audience discussion and interaction. SELECT is a play on words, as this is a special, superior discussion and there are concurrent sessions so the conventioneer will have to select the topic that is most meaningful for them.

Three Select Sessions learning tracks will be presented: Wiz Biz, The Assembly Matters, and Basic Training.

One of the Wiz Biz Select Sessions will be "Marketing for Entertainers Live" facilitated by Chad Wonder. Chad is the moderator of the dynamic Facebook group "Marketing for Entertainers" with almost 2,000 performer members. Learn the best marketing secrets from over a thousand years of collective advice in 60 minutes. Chad will share some of the best ideas from this group. Bring your smart phone, tablet or laptop and log into Facebook and the Marketing for Entertainers group to see responses from performers around the world, Live!
Notes and other useful information from each Select Session will be provided to all convention registrants.

The S.A.M. convention is in Philadelphia, July 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2015. Philadelphia offers a grand vacation for your entire family. Where's the best place to celebrate July 4th? The place it all began: Philadelphia.

The convention hotel is located downtown next to the Reading Terminal Market, the famous indoor foodie paradise. The Marriott Philadelphia Downtown is located at 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107. Convention registration and hotel reservations can be made at http://magicsam.com/annual-convention/

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15. 2015 Genii, The Conjurors' Convention
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Message by Richard Kaufman (US)

Genii, The Conjurors' Convention: September 30 to October 4, 2015!

You want to pick a convention to attend next year ... which one? Your hosts Richard Kaufman, Joshua Jay, and Andi Gladwin want to help with your decision.

For those who attended Genii's first convention in 2012 there is only one answer: the second Genii Convention in October 2015. We sold out the first convention with 800 people, many of whom repeatedly said that it was by far the best convention they'd ever attended. We expect to sell out again, and we expect our hotel to be fully booked. Don't end up at the Red Roof Inn down the road!

Now is your chance to save $50 by registering before January 1. Pay only $299, less than MAGIC Live (and we have 4 days of events) and half the price of FISM.

Many of our attendees said our convention hotel was the best venue they've ever stayed at. The beautiful Florida Hotel and Conference Center is located in Orlando (the 6th top rated hotel according to Trip Adviser), the biggest vacation destination in the United States. Walk out the back of the hotel lobby and into The Florida Mall, the largest shopping mall in central Florida. It has an enormous food court and many restaurants, making inexpensive meals at the convention a breeze. Our hotel is only 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport and there are inexpensive shuttle buses available. Taxi cabs are also plentiful.

Our room rate is only $105 a night (no pesky or hidden "hotel fee"), which includes free WiFi in the room and lobby, two bottles of water every day, newspaper, free parking, free use of the pool, business center, and gym.

Make it a family vacation and stay (for the same low rate) a few days before or after the convention and visit Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida (home of The Wizardling World of Harry Potter and Diagon Alley), or Seaworld. Most attractions are only 15 to 25 minutes away.

We don't have 1,600 people at our convention: that's way too many. You meet your friends once and never see them again. With less than 900 people attending, you'll see your friends every day. Plus, we do not have overlapping events--everything is available to everyone who attends, and you can see every event with your friends. We've improved our schedule and given it a bit of "air," with plenty of time for lunch and dinner each day.

We'll publish our full schedule soon, but here's a sampling of our talent so far:

Rob Zabrecky will perform his one-man show.
Raymond Crowe will perform his one-man show.
John Archer will perform his one-man show, as well as lecture.
Derek Hughes will perform his one-man show.
The Fat Brothers (Dani DaOrtiz, Miguel Angel Gea, and Christian Engblom) will perform their three-man show, as well as present several lectures.
Tom Mullica will perform and lecture.
Alana will perform twice, including her famous "Hand" act.
Mike Caveney will MC, perform, and lecture.
Tina Lenert will perform and lecture.
Joshua Jay will perform and lecture.
Andi Gladwin will perform and lecture.
and ...
Michael Carbonaro and Eugene Burger will present their two-man show, "Dark Stories."
More artists will be announced in coming months.

Activities start on Wednesday evening with early bird access to the dealer room (all local magicians who are not registered will be allowed in at no charge as a courtesy on this evening only). We will also have one or two events on Wednesday evening, so arrive on Wednesday if you can. We'll have full days of activities on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and two extra-charge workshops (with limited space) on Sunday given by Rob Zabrecky and The Fat Brothers.

Register today, book your hotel, and save at www.geniiconvention.com

We look forward to seeing you.

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16. Wellington Convention Venue and Accommodation Update
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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

Venue and Accommodation

The Wellington Magic Convention (October 2015) will be held at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, located in the heart of the Wellington CBD. Noted for their friendly service and top-quality meals, this four-star hotel is one of Wellington's leading accommodation destinations.

Enjoy fabulous cuisine and ambiance at Whitby's Restaurant & Bar, renowned for its extensive buffet and decadent high teas, offering splendid views of Wellington from the 17th floor (the floor above the convention).

Join us for cocktails in Sojourn Cafe & Bar or a late night cap after an evening on the town. The James Cook also boasts a beauty spa and complimentary gym for those so inclined.
We have secured a fantastic room rate for attendees.

Lambton Room + Breakfast for two - $169/night

Take pleasure in an exceptional host of guest amenities - including a comfortable couch, thoughtful mini-bar, shower over bath, wireless and broadband Internet access, executive work desk, individual climate control, and complimentary coffee and tea. Included in this rate is a full Buffet Breakfast for two (per night) and your choice of room (1x King Size Bed or 1x Double & 1x Single Bed).

To book online go to: http://goo.gl/n0U1fP

To download and print a booking form go to: http://goo.gl/Q0KQym

To book via phone, call 0800 27 53 37 and quote "Wellington Magic Club" to get the discounted rate.

Note: While the discounted rate only applies to the Friday, Saturday & Sunday night, people who wish to stay longer should book early if they wish to get the discounted room rate for additional nights. Requests of this nature should be made via phone when booking. Do also note that parking fees will apply for those travelling by car and parking at the hotel.

On a Budget? No Problem!

For people looking to keep their spending to a minimum there are a number of viable options.
1. We have also secured a room rate of $149/night for the Lambton Room excluding breakfast. However do note, the James Cook Buffet Breakfast is phenomenal and is usually $30 per person.

2. Share a room and split the cost.

3. As we are located in the middle of the CBD, there are plenty of nearby "basic" hotels within walking distance. However, for convenience, and a fuller convention experience we highly recommend choosing to stay at the James Cook.

Registration is Open

We have an "Early-Bird" rate for those who register before the 1st of May, 2015.

- Seniors: $290
- Juniors, Parents & Partners: $190

Register online at www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz or go to: http://www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz/register.pdf to download the registration form.

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

Like Us on Facebook:
To stay up to date, make sure to like our Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/WellingtonMagicConvention2015

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

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17. 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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18. 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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Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

Our subscriber list is not made available to any other companies or individuals. We value every subscriber and respect your privacy. You can subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Magic New Zealand® E-zine at www.magicnewzealand.com Magic New Zealand® E-zine is published each Sunday. The opinions expressed therein are those of the individual contributors and not necessarily those of Magic New Zealand®. Neither Magic New Zealand® nor Alan Watson QSMvouch for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, message, statement, or other information reported via Magic New Zealand® E-zine. Subscribers to this publication and authors who contribute to it by doing so agree they will not hold Magic New Zealand® or Alan Watson QSM, jointly or individually liable or responsible in any way for the opinions expressed therein.
Magic New Zealand® reserves the right to alter, correct or disregard any articles submitted. Readers are encouraged to submit timely articles or news items which may be of interest to subscribers. By submitting articles to this e-zine, the authors grant Magic New Zealand® the right to publish such articles and such authors confirm their copyright of the material submitted. All works published by Magic New Zealand® are protected by international copyright legislation and articles must not be published for profit by anyone other than the individual authors without the written permission of Magic New Zealand®. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this publication may be freely redistributed, but not sold, to other magicians if copied in its entirety, including the copyright notice below and the above disclaimer.

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