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Issue Number: #1176
Date: Sunday 1st March 2015
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
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Hi here is the latest news
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1.
Editor's Message
2. The March 2015 Issue Of MAGIC Magazine
3. Update - S.A.M. 2015 Philadelphia Convention
4. Trip Plans to FISM in Rimini
5. Wanted - Social Media Manager
6. The Magic Word Podcast - Steve Trash - Talking Trash
7. The Blaney Ladder Levitation Documentary Video
8. Remarkable Magic #381 - Nick Lewin
9. Chair Suspension - Why Perform It? - #352 - Kyle Peron
10. Las Vegas Magic - March, 2015
11. A Visit to Europe and Especially To Germany
12. YouTube Clip for the Week
13. McBride's Magic and Mystery School
14. Diamond Jim Tyler Lectures for New Zealand & Australia
15. Magic Returns to Cape Cod - April 9-12, 2015
16. The 41st Annual Winter Carnival of Magic
17. Daytona Beach Festival of Magic
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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2. The March 2015 Issue Of MAGIC Magazine
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Message
by Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine
The March 2015 issue of MAGIC Magazine is currently in the
mail, while the digital edition is available right now online.
Our cover story this month is all the latest magic on U.S.
television and who's behind it. We're also sharing the story
of the most successful writing duo in television and their
love of magic; plus a behind-the-scenes look at the creating
of The Illusionist 1903, the stage show that takes audiences
back to the golden age of magic a century ago - and a lot
more!
It's all in the March 2015 MAGIC Magazine experience. Click
below to purchase this issue.
https://www.magicmagazine.com/x/shop/magazine/2015/march
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3. Update - S.A.M. 2015 Philadelphia Convention
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Message by George Schindler (US)
Six
Great Shows Set For
Join
us for all the excitement of the Society of American Magicians'
2015 Convention, July 1-4 in Philadelphia.
Amazing
stage shows announced
Miguel
Puga (FISM World Champion) and his Concerto for Piano and
Pasteboards, an unusual concert with two players, four hands,
a piano and a deck of cards.
Witness
the Transformation of Vaudeville with Jonathan Burns, Scott
Alexander, Lee Germaine and Judy, Andy Dallas, and Lindsay
Benner.
Magic
of Spain offers international flavor with the Close-up Experience
starring Hector Mancha, Woody Aragon, Mario Lopez and Jaun
Luis Rubiales.
The
Heart and Soul of Magic features the talented African-American
magicians Ran'd Shine, Eric Anderson, Jamahl Keyes, Puck,
and Mondre.
The
SYM Stars of Tomorrow Show features the absolute best young
magicians age 17 and under.
Who
will win the S.A.M. Combined Fr. Cyprian Murray Stage Contest
and Paul Critelli Close-up Contest?
All
this at the family friendly location with so many options
for food nearby and twice daily FREE walking tours of Historic
Philadelphia.
Register
and reserve your hotel room and see more detail's at www.magicsam.com.
Only $275 for S.A.M. members, spouse, or SYM parent and
$175 for SYM members and siblings age 7-17 until 3/1/14.
Hotel Convention rate is $115 per night.
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4. Trip Plans to FISM in Rimini
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
It
is time to begin looking for flights to Italy. I booked
my flights several weeks ago and found an extremely good
deal from Toronto for $923.00 Canadian, which is less in
USD. Bologna has the closest large airport although there's
a small one in Rimini with connecting flights to Bologna
and other Italian cities. These flights are not cheap, over
$400 at last glance, although the price would most likely
be less if combined with a flight to Bologna. However nothing
can beat the price of a train.
A
return trip from the central train stations of Bologna to
Rimini is about $44 if booked at least a month in advance,
and there are regular buses from the airport to the train
station which cost 5 Euro - about $8. Make sure you have
plenty of time to find the train and you're golden. North
Americans have got to love the convenience of train travel
in Europe It's so much better - and faster - than ours!
If you fly into Rimini airport the cost of a taxi from the
airport to the Palacongressi or Marina centro (hotel area)
is approximately €18.
In
the summer, the busiest time of year, it's best to purchase
tickets in advance - particularly if the train requires
a seat reservation. Purchasing in advance also means that
you don't miss the train you want to catch due to a huge
queue for tickets. You can buy a ticket from the Bologna
airport to Rimini on-line before you leave home. Remember
all tickets must be validated in the small yellow ticket
machine before you board your train. There's no need to
travel first class. Second class has excellent seats.
Americans
might also look at different departing airports. If you're
close to the Canadian border, the flight is half the price
from Toronto or Montreal than from, for example Philadelphia,
Syracuse. Also, www.Hotwire.com. has the same flights for
about $200 less than Expedia.
On
the other hand, you might consider flying to Florence or
Rome for a few days, then taking the train to Bologna. The
flight to either city, returning from Bologna to Toronto
is virtually the same as a return flight to Bologna. A good
deal in order to spend a couple of days in beautiful Florence
or Rome!
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5. Wanted - Social Media Manager
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Message from Jeff Hobson (US)
Touring
magician looking for a social media manager to organize
and post weekly. Need someone who does this professionally
and not just as a hobby. Serious responses to: magicmail@mac.com
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6. The Magic Word Podcast - Steve Trash - Talking Trash
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
During
a recent visit to Houston, Texas, Steve Trash stopped by
for a delightful visit. As we chatted, I turned on my microphone
to catch the memorable tidbits of advice and history he
was laying on me. I knew I couldn't absorb it all at one
time. Afterwards, I asked if he would allow me to share
his recorded thoughts on The Magic Word Podcast.
He
graciously agreed to let it out so all can benefit. It was
one of those conversations that was really more of a mini-lecture
where I only asked a few questions because he had so much
to say. And Trash talked, too. My wife, Kathy, joined me
on this podcast and in fact, is probably heard more than
I am. She was interested in what Steve had to say and enjoyed
every moment of it. I think you will, too.
You
can read the blog, see some photos, listen online or download
the MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/steve-trash-2015
You can also download the podcast through the iTunes store.
And now you can listen and download the podcast through
Stitcher at: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=61194&refid=stpr
and through FeedPress at: http://feedpress.me/themagicwordpodcast
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7. The Blaney Ladder Levitation Documentary Video
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Message by Walter Blaney (US)
Here
is the latest footage of the documentary video Tim Drake
is editing on my sixty year career in magic and show business.
This one is the story of my Zaney Blaney Ladder Levitation.
It is a bit longer story, a thirty minute video, but will
hopefully be interesting to those who love levitations in
magic, and appreciate when a new creation comes onto the
magic scene. http://youtu.be/U6u0mI8s0tk
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8. Remarkable Magic #381 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
A
Magical time in Maui.
I
recently wound up a two-week gig by spending a delightful
day on the glorious island of Maui in Hawaii. I guess there
may be better climates and more exotic locations scattered
around the world but not many of them. I had a splendid
time there but as always the time passed way too quickly
during my visit in this paradise of an island.
Lahaina
is home to one of the very coolest magic venues in the world---Warren
& Annabelle's Magic Dinner Show. Situated at 900 Front
Street, it is a very special location that houses one of
the most popular magic shows on the scene. The brainchild
of Warren Gibson this is a spectacularly well-constructed
magic theatre that sells out two shows a night, six nights
a week. It has been around for over 15 years and seems to
go from strength to strength.
I
have never actually had the chance to be among the 80 guests
who make up the audience for the evening's entertainment,
so how do I know how good it is? I have heard many raves
from lay folk who have been entertained by Gibson and his
ghostly pianist sidekick Annabelle. In fact Warren's name
pops up frequently when sophisticated tourists name their
favorite magicians. Along with Ray Anderson he is one of
the finest 'below the general radar' ambassadors of magic
performing today.
With
a mix of showmanship, skill and southern charm Warren performs
a two-hour magic show in his custom designed jewel box lounge
and theatre combination. The set up reminds me of a nicely
scaled down version of the Magic Castle or the old Magic
Empire in Las Vegas. The intimacy of the setting is a very
large part of the charm that seems to turn visitors into
regulars. Good food and drinks do their part too. Even my
fleeting daytime visit revealed a business that hums with
the precision of a Swiss watch.
The
Magic Show has been running since 1990 and Warren seems
to have perfected his formula. Guests arrive and enter the
deliciously elegant lounge area via Annabelle's secret chamber.
Without giving away any secrets, their initial entry is
fun and sets the mood for their arrival in the lounge/bar
area where the ghostly Annabelle does her part in entertaining
the crowd. After food and drink the guests are led into
a perfectly equipped theatre that is perfectly designed
for the combination of close-up and parlor magic that is
the mainstay of the evening.
Gibson
has an additional small repertory of guest magicians whom
he features throughout the year. When I was in Maui John
Shryock and Dana Daniels were performing in the showroom.
With two such fine performers there to replace his signature
performance Warren runs no risk of any of his audience leaving
the evening with anything but glowing praise for the quality
and caliber of the magic on display. The very talented Chris
Blackmore is another frequent guest performer.
I
had a delicious lunch with John Shryock and Dana Daniels
before they were kind enough to give me a mini-tour of Warren
& Annabelle's. We got to sit outside in the perfect
climate and eat our meal discussing magic while looking
at the blue water and luxury boats sailing past us on the
horizon.
Daniels
is another of those magical entertainers who makes a huge
impact with every audience he performs for and does way
more than his fair share in helping promote magic, both
with his skills as a performer and his genuine like-ability
as a human being. It was fun to be able to catch up with
him during my visit, as our paths do not cross nearly often
enough.
It
was a delightful visit and I was excited to see a magic
venue that rivaled any in the world. Now I just have to
organize another nocturnal visit when I can enjoy the evening
as a spectator and participate in the magical and culinary
treats that are offered to the lucky guests attending the
soiree. I have no doubt that it will be a night that will
truly make me truly proud of being a magician.
Next
I want to visit my old friend Paul Kozak, who has launched
his own successful magical event in Kona. I congratulate
both Paul and Warren on creating something new and fresh
to entertain the public with quality magic. The fact that
they have managed to do so in such exotic surroundings just
adds to my respect for their talents and vision.
You
can visit my online store at www.lewinenterprises.com
You can subscribe to my blog at www.remarkablemagic.com
You can also sign up for our special mailer that offers
occasional sales items and discounts by sending a note to
lewinenterprises@gmail.com
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9. Chair Suspension - Why Perform It? - #352 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
I always perform the chair suspension at every b-day party.
I wanted a strong ending effect that can make the b-day
child the star of the day and really have a great photo
opportunity in the process. Now I perform this illusion
at every b-day show I do and have my wife take a Polaroid
pic of the child at the moment they are being suspended
on the chair. It makes for a very powerful moment when I
show the child the picture of them floating at the conclusion.
The look on their face is priceless and really makes them
feel good and makes the parents feel even better.
I
know for me that even though my chair suspension cost me
a bundle, it is the routine I have developed over time that
really is what makes it personally priceless for our show.
So much so that I probably would have easily paid double
just to own it because of the reactions I get the fun and
empowering moment it causes to the child.
I
also charge more for this b-day package but I find out that
folks do not have a problem with this because it is just
such a powerful draw to them and a great way to end a perfect
day for their child. Once again, for me, the chairs are
not a problem or a burden to carry into a b-day show and
really do not take up that much room. I have done it at
most every type of b-day show and in different conditions
and have never had a problem with it.
Do
I ever wish there was an even better suspension to meet
my show needs? You bet!!! Have I searched and researched
to find it? Yes I have done that also. What I have found
works best for me and my needs is the chair suspension.
I know this may not be perfect for everyone, but you have
to look at it yourself and find out if it meets your own
needs.
For me I like it because it:
- Packs fairly small to fit in a car etc.
- Sets up very fast and breaks down in no time
- Is not very heavy to carry
- Gets a terrific reaction if and when performed properly
- Can be performed virtually surrounded with less angle
problems is there something out there that can do the same
thing better? Maybe there is, but I have not found it yet.
I certainly will keep looking and am always open to other
ideas. For now, the chairs have met all my show needs.
I
paid my chair suspension off time and time again. It has
just been such a great staple to any show I do. The fact
that it packs down flat, sets up easily and can be done
virtually surrounded is such a strong selling point to anyone.
Sure it is an investment but it is an investment well made.
Yes, it does cost some money but consider it as an investment.
Usually 2-3 paid b-day shows pays the illusion off. I find
that very well worth the money.
***
I
have a new book out I would like you to know about all about
working the Festival market. If you would like additional
and detailed information on this topic, please see my book/eBook
at: http://www.kpmagicproducts.com/Festival_Magic.html
As
always, I encourage you the readers to let me know your
thoughts. So if you have any thoughts on my articles or
suggestions or comments, please feel free to e-mail me directly
at magic4u02@aol.com. I would
love to hear from you.
Kyle Peron
Magician and Illusionist
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
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10. Las Vegas Magic - March, 2015
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Message by David Neubauer
Criss
Angel - Believe
7 pm (except Wed. & Thurs.) & 9:30 pm (Dark Sun.
- Mon.) - Luxor.
www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/believe/default.aspx
David Copperfield - An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion
7 & 9:30 pm nightly, also 4 pm Sat. - MGM Grand.
www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/david-copperfield.aspx
Gerry McCambridge - The Mentalist
7:30 pm (Dark Wed.) - Planet Hollywood.
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10005
2 for 1 Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponthementalist.html
Jeff McBride's Wonderground
3rd Thurs. each month 7:30 to midnight - The Olive (3850
E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance Art.
A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
LaughterNoon - Adam London
4 pm, (Daily) - The D.
tickets.thed.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=7
$9.95 Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponlaughternoon.html
Mac King Comedy Magic Show
1 & 3 pm, (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Harrah's.
www.harrahslasvegas.com/casinos/harrahs-las-vegas/casino-entertainment/mac-king-detail.html
Free tickets (buy 1 drink) usually available at the concierge
desk or handed out by showgirls.
Magical Mix - Christopher Karpiak
7-10 pm (Dark Tues. - Wed.) - Mix Lounge, Mandalay Bay.
www.mandalaybay.com/dining/mixlounge.aspx
Free to locals until 10 pm.
Mike Hammer Comedy Magic Show
7 pm (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Four Queens.
http://tickets.fourqueens.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=35
Murray - Celebrity Magician
With Guest Act: Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich.
2 pm & 4 pm (Dark Fri.) - Sin City Theater, Planet Hollywood.
www.planethollywoodresort.com/shows/murray-celebrity-magician.html
Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Show
4 pm, (Dark Mon.) - Saxe Theater - Planet Hollywood.
Current Guest Star: Russ Merlin.
Armando Vera Up-Close "VIP Experience" is performed
pre-show @ 3:00 pm
www.nathanburton.com/Tickets.php
$40 Off: www.vegas4locals.com/couponnathanburtoncomedymagic.html
$22.50 Double Feature: www.vegas4locals.com/couponnathanburtondoublefeature.html
Penn & Teller
9 pm, (Dark Thurs. - Fri.) - Rio.
www.riolasvegas.com/casinos/rio/casino-entertainment/penn--teller-detail.html
The New ILLUSIONS - Jan Rouven
7:00 pm. (Dark Fri.) - Tropicana Theater
www.troplv.com/las-vegas/shows-entertainment/jan-rouven-illusions
Tommy Wind - A Unique Magic and Music Experience
7:00 pm. (Dark Wed.) - The Tommy Wind Theater
(Vegas Blvd between the MGM and Planet Hollywood).
www.tommywindmagic.com/vegas-magic-show-2013
Wild Illusions! - Dirk Arthur
7:00 pm (Dark Fri.) 4:00 pm Sat. & Sun. - Starlight
Theater, Riviera
www.rivierahotel.com/las-vegas-entertainment/dirk-arthur-wild-illusions.aspx
Magic And More
Bram Charles
2 sets between 10 pm - 2 am (Dark Mon. - Thurs.)
The Can Can Room on Industrial.
Crazy Girls
Tony Douglas - 9:30 pm (Dark Tues.) - Riviera.
www.rivierahotel.com/las-vegas-entertainment/crazy-girls.aspx
Haunted Vegas Show and Tour - Jac Hayden, Robert Allen.
9:30 pm, picks up at the Royal Resort.
www.hauntedvegastours.com
Michael Jackson - ONE by Cirque du Soleil
Xavier Mortimer - 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm, (Dark Thurs. -
Fri.) - Mandalay Bay.
www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/michael-jackson-ONE
Sapphire Las Vegas Comedy Hour
Comedians, Burlesque, Magicians, Variety Acts
Magicians: Mon Dre with guest: Luna Shimada
8 pm, (Dark Sun.- Thurs,) - Sapphire Gentleman's Club, 3025
Industrial Rd.
www.sapphirelasvegas.com/las_vegas_vip_services/sapphire_comedy_hour
V The Ultimate Variety Show
Featuring Melinda - First Lady of Magic
7 & 8:30, V Theater, Planet Hollywood
www.vtheshow.com/home.htm
Voices of a Generation
Opens March 24
Starring Comedy Impressionist Rich Natole with special guest:
Magician Ariann Black
Tuesdays Only - 7:30 pm - Island Heat Showroom, Treasure
Island
X Burlesque
Featuring Chris Randall
10:00 pm. - X Showroom, Flamingo
www.flamingolasvegas.com/shows/x-burlesque.html#.VBtuspRdVAI
$10 off: www.vegas4locals.com/couponxburlesqueshow.html
Zombie Burlesque
Featuring Steve "Tiny" Daly as "Tiny Bubbles".
8:30 pm, (Dark Sun.) - V Theater, Planet Hollywood
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10032
Vegas Public Close-Up Magic
Caesars Palace - Pure Nightclub: Cameron Shadow - Resident
Magician.
Excalibur - Dick's Last Resort Craig Keith performs bar
magic, various times.
Fremont Street: Chris Randall.
Hard Rock - 2nd Floor Bar Café: Smoothini - Wed.
to Sun. 8 pm-10:30.
Mandalay Bay: Ben Seidman - Resident Magician.
New York New York - Pour 24: Smoothini - after 2 am.
Treasure Island - Señor Frogs: JungleJosh - House
Magician (Dark Mon.), 5 pm to 1 am.
Table-hopping and Comedy Magic on the stages. No Cover,
No Min.
Wynn/Encore: Shimshi - Resident Magician.
Zingers: Smoothini - 3743 Las Vegas Blvd. 11 pm to 2 am.
Jamie
Porter's Radio Side Show Sat @ 5 am, KLAV FM 1230.
Las Vegas Magic Organizations
Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257, 7 pm - 8:45, 1st Monday each month
at Denny & Lee's Magic Shop, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102.
Free Children's Classes at 5:45. No meeting if the 1st Monday
is a major Holiday. ($24 a year to be a member). Current
President and contact: John McClenahan, doctormagiclv@embarqmail.com
or 702-395-3856. www.ibm257.com
Darwin's
Magic Club 9 pm each Wed. at Boomers, 3200 Sirius Ave.
Upcoming Special Events
March, 2015
Mar. 2: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Yu
Ho Jin. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean Martin
Dr. #102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Members free, Children
free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com
Mar. 18-20: 3 Day Master Class presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Mar. 19: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
Mar. 22-24: Magic For Speakers presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Mar. 24: Grand Opening Voices of a Generation Starring Comedy
Impressionist Rich Natole with special guest: Magician Ariann
Black. Tuesdays Only - 7:30 pm - Island Heat Showroom, Treasure
Island
Mar. 26-29: Medicine & Magic Seminar presented by McBride's
Magic & Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger
and special guest Dr. Ricardo Rosencranz.
www.magicalwisdom.com
April, 2015
Apr. 10-12: Hypnotic Wizardry presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Tobias Beckwith and
special guest Dr. Richard Nongard.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Apr. 16: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
May, 2015
May. 21: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
June, 2015
Jun. 12-14: 3-Day Master Class presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Jeff McBride and Eugene Burger.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Jun. 18: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
July, 2015
Jul. 16: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
August, 2015
Aug. 9-12: Registration is now open for Stan Allen and Magic
Magazine's Magic Live! - The Orleans
www.magicmagazine.com/live
Aug. 20: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
September, 2015
Sep. 17: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
October, 2015
Oct. 15: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
November, 2015
Nov. 19: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
December, 2015
Dec. 17: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
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11. A Visit To Europe And Especially To Germany
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Message by Wittus Witt
If
you plan a visit to Europe and especially to Germany, I
would like to draw your attention to the following.
Did
you know that Hamburg is full of Magic?
In
Hamburg the very first magic society was founded in 1899
by Carl Willmann.
In
Hamburg the very first true magic periodical was published:
Die Zauberwelt, published by Carl Willmann from January
1895 to December 1905.
Kalanag
started his career at the Garisson Theatre in Hamburg, now
known as the "Schauspielhaus".
In
Hamburg you will still find one of the oldest vaudeville
theatres in Europe: Hansa-Theatre. Many magicians have appeared
here, like Okito, Houdini, Siegfried & Roy. Just recently
we could admire the art of bubble magic by Tom Noddy.
In
Hamburg you will find a very nice private magic theatre
which is run by the Hamburg Magic Circle. They often introduce
lectures and public shows.
In
Hamburg you will find the world's only magic gallery which
shows different exhibitions about the art of magic during
each year.
This
year's exhibitions will be:
* Dancing Canes: dedicated to Fredo Marvelli, Fredo Raxon
and Punx (22 March - 31 May 2015) Opening speech with the
son of Fredo Raxon
*
Kassner and collegues: dedicated to posters of Adolph Friedländer
(21 June - 31 August 2015) Opening speech with Dr. Jürgen
Döring from the Museum of Arts & Crafts of Hamburg.
*
The Floating Lady: dedicated to Pan Zero and Kalanag, Germany's
great illusionists (13 September - 31 December 2015)
In
Hamburg you may attend every Friday night my own private
theatre "Magic Salon Hamburg" which opens at 21.00
h and offers 60 to 70 minutes of magic, combined with sparkling
wine and canapé.
Also
in Hamburg, this year there will be the 5th Hamburg Magic
Nights from
September 18th - 20th starring: Wolfgang Moser from Vienna,
Thomas Fraps from Munich and ventriloquist Andreas Roemer
from Hamburg.
Finally
in Hamburg Europe's largest selling and oldest magic magazine
is published "Magische Welt", which has just entered
volume 64. Main topics this year: Women in Magic by Elinor
van Dommelen, wife of FISM Grand Prix winner Tonny van Dommelen.Magic
for Children: A series of interviews with children's magicians.
So
do not forget to stop by when coming to Germany. Hamburg
is the most magical city - at least in the north of Germany.
More
information can be found at www.zauber-pedia.de, the largest
online-dictonary in the German language.
C
U
Wittus
Witt
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12. YouTube Clip For The Week
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Message by William Bowers
Magician
Simon Pierro is an Amazing iPad Magician who blows Ellen
away right from the start as he demonstrates how to create
more space on your iPad for your own creativity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_xhSQGKxO4
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13. McBride's Magic And Mystery School
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)
A
documentary on Jeff McBride's Magic and Mystery School in
Las Vegas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBJHYhkch9s
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14. Diamond Jim Tyler Lectures for New Zealand & Australia
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Message by Sean Taylor (Aust)
Wed
29th April - Auckland - Contact: Alan Watson
Thu 30th April - Christchurch - Contact: Soo Jee Low
Mon 4th May - Brisbane - Contact: Dave Lord
Tue 5th/ Wed 6th May - Sydney - Contact: Sean Taylor
Thu 7th/ Fri 8th May - Melbourne - Contact: Graham Etherington
Mon 11th May Adelaide - Contact: Phil Ahrens
Tue 12th May Perth - Contact: Steve Silk
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15. Magic Returns to Cape Cod - April 9-12, 2015
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Message by Angelique Steelgrave
Convention Co-Producer
Just
a reminder that the 2nd Annual Oceanside Magic Invitational
convention is only 10 weeks away! Magicians of all levels,
magic lovers, hobbyists, collectors, students of magic...all
are invited. There's still time to register for this year's
event, which takes place
literally "Oceanside" at the beautiful Red Jacket
Beach Resort in South Yarmouth, MA, USA.
OMI
is a friendly, welcoming weekend of magic and fellowship,
featuring some of the brightest stars in the magic community.
Following the 1st Annual OMI last April, this new convention
was praised by virtually all of 2014's headliners and attendees,
and word has been spreading. Jay Scott Berry proclaimed
it "...quite simply one of the finest boutique conventions
in the world."
SAM
President Ice McDonald stated, "I had the best time
at OMI. Markus and Angelique, the organizers, gave everyone
who attended a wonderful experience. Go witness the Fun."
Craig
Dickson of Wizard Craft Magic had this to say: "When
I was SAM National President, I wrote a column entitled
'Straight from the Heart'. This testimonial certainly is.
We have been to just about every convention in the world
over the past 30+ years, and bigger is seldom better. What
we seek is a place to meet new people, see some great magic,
learn, share, laugh, meet up with old friends, relax, and
be in a place we would like to go on a vacation, and is
offered at a price a family can afford. This has it all
and so much more. It is now in our top three, and I truly
mean that. You can tell when things are done for the money,
or done from the heart, with passion. OMI is one that is
truly from the heart and by those with a true passion for
magic. Do yourself a favor; make this a must attend, April
2015. Come home, and join the family. See you there...."
Past
SAM President Bruce Kalver described OMI as "an intimate
convention that is loaded with magic all the time. Something
for everyone. One of my favorites this year!"
OMI
2015 features Lectures from:
Kozmo,
Harry Allen, Losander, Ariann Black, Oscar Munoz, Andrew
Pinard, Becky Blaney, and Kevin Heller, with a special presentation/discussion
with Alan Wassilak, creator of the "Basil the Baffling
and Chloe" cartoon in M-U-M.
There
are also Stage and Cabaret Shows, all-you-can-eat buffet
lunch on Friday and Saturday, an Auction, raffles, and more.
OMI's
2015 Dealers include:
Daytona
Magic, Kozmo Magic/Reel Magic Magazine, Losander, Wizard
Craft Magic, Diamond's Magic, Tailored Magic, Custom Magic
Cards, and John Henry's World of Magic.
All
activities (except for the Saturday show) are right at the
Resort; the Saturday show is at the nearby Dennis-Yarmouth
High School auditorium. This show is also open to the public-for
those unable to make it to the whole convention, try to
catch the show!
Visit
www.oceansidemagic.com for Schedule, Performers/Shows, Dealers,
and Registration info ($190 Magician, $135 Companion; daily
rates also available). To reserve your room at the Resort,
call 1-800-CAPE-COD and mention OMI for the special rate
of $115 plus tax per night.
IBM
President Shawn Farquhar also praised OMI after his appearance
there: "I attend many conventions, and few really understand
that the number one thing we want from the convention is
community. We spend enough time alone in our rooms practicing
and many spend plenty of time performing. It is rare to
find a place where we can share and learn from each other
in a comfortable and friendly environment. The Steelgraves
really understand this fundamental need, and have created
a special place in the world of magic."
It
is indeed a special place! For all who missed it, here's
a short glimpse of last year's OMI: http://youtu.be/7gtSjS2Epck
Don't
miss this extraordinary event. Hope to see you on Cape Cod
in April.
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16. The 41st Annual Winter Carnival of Magic
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Message by Tom Vorjohan
The
41st annual Winter Carnival of Magic is the first weekend
of March, and it will be incredible! Beginning on Thursday,
March 5, at noon, this year's WCM has some new activities
and some stellar talent. There are still a couple spots
open in both the close-up and stage contests as well.
Stage
shows will include Murray Sawchuck & Chloe, Shawn Farquhar,
Reed Masterson, David & Leeman, quick change artists
Natalie & Eli, Joel Ward, Eugene Burger, juggler Niels
Duinker, and illusionists John Shryock & Mari Lynn!
The
Close-up show has Reuben Moreland, John Shryock, Shawn Farquhar,
Eugene Burger, and Bill Goodwin.
There
are seven lectures including ones by Lee Earle and John
Reid, plus a panel discussion about performing on television
hosted by Eugene Burger featuring Americas Got Talent's
David & Leeman, the Pawn Star consultant Murray Sawchuck,
and Tonight Show performer Joel Ward.
The
special highlight of the convention will be Darren Romeo's
debut Pigeon Forge performance of his multi-year contract
"Magic Beyond Belief" show! A special banquet
will follow.
Registration
is just $135 for magicians, $70 for companions and children
10-17. For complete schedule, registration, hotel information
and more: www.WinterCarnivalOfMagic.com
March
5-7, 2015 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee -- this should be our
biggest in our 41-year history!
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17. Daytona Beach Festival of Magic
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Message by Harry Allen (US)
If
you were not at last year's Daytona Beach Festival of Magic
you missed a GREAT one!
Look
who is booked so far for 2015. (Detail: www.daytona magic.com
Click
on "convention".) November 6-7-8 2015 Phone 386-252-6767
Michael
Finney
Murray (Las Vegas)
Tom Burgoon
Shin Lim
T.C. Tahoe
Scott Pepper (Illusionist)
The Reed Sisiers
Doc Swan
Jim Vines
Tom Yurasits
Erik Olson
Scott Humston
Harry Allen
More
to come.................
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18. E-zine Archives
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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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