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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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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.
***
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:
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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
.
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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