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Issue Number: #1186
Date: Sunday 22nd March 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. University Course For Magicians 2015
3. The Magic Word Podcast #215 - Brad Henderson
4. April Digital Edition Of Genii
5. FISM - Cavour Square
6. Gala Show At The S.A.M. Convention
7. Remarkable Magic #383 - Nick Lewin
8. Festivals - Show Distance - #355 - Kyle Peron
9. 2015 April AMA Show Schedule
10. Schedule For The Genii Convention In Orlando
11. MAGIC Live! 2015
12. Updates So Far This Week On VanishLive.com
13. Shoe Box Magic
14. Paul Diamond's Phone Number?
15. PCAM 2015
16. Broken Wand J. C. Dunn
17. "Heart And Soul Of Magic" Show Coming To Philadelphia
18. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention
2015
19. e-zine Archives
20. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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The 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention
2015 early bird rate closing soon. Registration fees increase
by $50 per person on the 1st May, 2015.
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you are planning to attend Register Now - It takes less
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2. University Course for Magicians 2015
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Message by Tom Stone
A
university course for experienced magicians will be given
this summer in Stockholm, Sweden. Three weeks fulltime,
June 8-30.
Like
any other university course, is free of charge for EU citizens.
Non-EU
citizens are also welcome, but unfortunately not free but
to a cost of 36000 SEK (about 4000 USD).
Depending
on your nationality and your government's approach to education
you might be eligible for student loans or grants.
Johan
Ståhl and Tom Stone are the main facilitators.
The
main topics are misdirection and dramatic structures. It
will draw heavily on the participants' own experiences.
The
study model is very hands-on with focus on research and
practical experiments. The course is given in English.
You'll
get 4.5 university credits and university diploma from the
Stockholm University of the Arts - something that might
open doors that previously have been closed to you.
To
apply you need at least 5 years of practical experience
and submit a work sample, 5-10 minutes performance on video
(if possible; single camera, unedited). Last date of application:
April 15.
The
pace will be intense, and it will be exhausting, and it
will be insanely fun!
For
those in the conjuring field, please share this information
so that all magicians are aware of this opportunity. Don't
hesitate to ask questions.
Official
information and application forms are found here:
http://www.doch.se/utbildning/alla-utbildningar-och-kurser/fristaende-kurser-och-uppdragsutbildning/fristaende-kurser-att-soka/magi-1-2015=
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3. The Magic Word Podcast #215 - Brad Henderson
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
215:
Brad Henderson, the Esoteric Escamoteur - Part One, Magic
As Art
Brad
Henderson spends a lot time thinking about magic. He also
contributes a lot of this thinking to magic online forums
as well as physical magazines. He is a professional mentalist,
former curator of Richard Garriott's magic collection, author,
collector, staff member of Jeff McBride's Mystery School,
and so much more.
In
this first of a two part podcast with Brad, I listen as
he gives a mini-lecture on presenting magic as "art"
and the importance of making each performance a work of
art. This podcast is not full of stories, but it does contain
invaluable advice that every magician should hear.
And
you can read the blog, see some photos, listen online or
download the podcast as an MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/brad-henderson-part-one
You can also listen through iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, and
Feedpress.
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4. April Digital Edition of Genii
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii Magazine
The
paper issue was mailed last week, and the digital edition
of Genii's April issue is now live for all subscribers.
We have a whopping 13 videos embedded in this month's issue,
in addition to the two audio columns from Max Maven and
Jon Racherbaumer.
On
our cover is the astounding mentalist Asi Wind, universally
acclaimed as one of the greats. John Lovick writes his story,
and also does a long video interview with Asi in our digital
issue (thanks, Koz!). And we have another half dozen videos
of Asi in action in the digital edition.
Our
wonderful group of columnists return:
*
Eugene Burger riffs on the social performance of close-up
magic; with a video in the digital edition.
*
"Spirito," a trick no one has seen, talks to John
Gaughan.
*
Jim Steinmeyer conjures up even more ghosts with "The
Apport."
*
"Bobby Bernard's Principle X" has intrigued David
Britland for decades … now it's your turn.
*
Al Cohen turns into a performer before your eyes in "Memoirs
of a Magic Dealer."
*
Tricks times three in "Magicana" courtesy of Andi
Gladwin, along with a video in our digital edition.
*
Dick Cavett performed at The Magic Castle, so says Daniel
Ulin in "Knights at … ."
*
Mr. Lovick returns to tantalize us by "Lifting Reno."
We
have, sadly, obituaries for Rene Lavand written by Tina
Lenert, and Dean Dill written by John Carney.
David
Regal, Joe M. Turner, and Will Houstoun turn our attention
to the magic marketplace.
If
you're not already a subscriber, remember that all 77 years
of Genii are available online at no charge to our readers,
and a digital subscription for one year, $35, gives you
access to over 57,000 pages of content! www.geniimagazine.com
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5. FISM - Cavour Square
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
Piazza
Cavour, dating from the medieval period, became the centre
of the city's commercial and political life in the early
middle ages and remains hugely important in the city's social,
political and commercial life. Here you'll find the seat
of government, as well as outside cafés, and market
day on Wednesday. There are many cafés and shops
down one side of the square and all around are some of the
finest buildings in the city. The old fish market is on
the left hand side of the square.
It
houses some enormous marble tables, which were originally
used to display and sell fish. Nowadays, they are used as
display areas for artists and market sellers. In the center
of the square are a statue of Pope Paul IV and the circular
Pigna fountain built in 1543 incorporating some Roman remains.
Around the square are several interesting buildings including
3 palaces, and the neoclassical theater, Teatro Amintore
Galli. Behind the theater is the 15th century fortress,
Castel Sismondo, used for cultural events.
The
square's importance began with the building of the Palazzo
dell'Arengo. This was the where the city's Grand Council
would meet. Piazza Cavour developed further with the building
of the Palazzo del Podestá in 1334 and with the construction
in the 1400s of the nearby Castel Sismondo, but the square
really started to take its present shape and form from the
16th century onwards.
Palazzo
dell'Arengo was built in 1204, with mostly gothic, but with
some Romanesque elements. It is situated to the right of
Pallazzo del Podestá and seems to form a unity with
this building. Both look far larger than they really are.
Palazzo
del Podestà was built in 1334. This palace is predominantly
gothic, although more modern styles found its way into the
Palazzo after the nearby Palazzo Garampi was built in the
early 17th century. Three gothic arches make this palace
impressive. Today it is mainly used as a place for exhibitions.
Palazzo
Garampi is the most modern of the three, built in 1687 and
is now the major's office. Following the completion of this
palace, the facades of the neighbouring two were slightly
altered. All three palaces were restored in the early 20th
century after an earthquake.
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6. Gala Show at The S.A.M. Convention
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Message by Mark Weidhaas
S.A.M. National Conference Executive Director
The
Heart and Soul of Magic is the Saturday night Gala Show
at the S.A.M. Convention, July 4, 2015 in Philadelphia.
It will feature the magical talents of Eric Anderson, Mondre,
Puck, Jamahl Keyes and Ran'd Shine. It will begin at 7:30,
allowing plenty of time to see the 10:30 fireworks show
at "the place where it began - Philadelphia."
On
Friday, July 3, Ran'd Shine will moderate a panel of experts
including Hiawatha Johnson, Jr., Rory Rennick, and Jim Magnus
about the history of African-American Magicians.
See why the S.A.M. Convention is great at https://youtu.be/xwoJzmZL7-8
and register now at www.magicsam.com
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7. Remarkable Magic #384 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
Austin
is getting ready for Wondershow!
Well
to be honest the really big deal coming up in Austin, Texas
is the mammoth South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) that is
preparing to take over our idyllic little city, fill up
our hotels, crowd our restaurants and make the freeways
busier than ever! I am one of those jaded folks whose main
goal is to miss all this additional excitement as much as
possible. Of course I am also the guy who lived in Las Vegas
and spent most of his time trying to avoid visiting the
Strip.
There
is however a rather nifty little magic touch being staged
in the city during the craziness this year, and I am looking
forward to attending it. On March 20th and 21st there will
be two performances of Wondershow. What you may ask is Wondershow?
I guess the easy answer is that it's a modern vaudevillian
show with an emphasis on the magic arts. It also features
music, comedy, juggling and storytelling. The show is a
hip update on a traditional format and promises to be a
whole bunch of fun.
Producer
Patrick Terry created the first of his acclaimed Wondershow
productions in 2013 in New York City. It was very successful
and for first time the production will be transplanted from
the Big Apple. I suspect it will find a receptive home here
on the "Third Coast" at the Vortex Theatre. Hey,
our local creed is "Keep Austin Weird" and I think
this hybrid variety show will do its bit to increase some
of the weirdness factor.
I
am particularly excited that the show stars one of my very
favorite magicians Andrew Goldenhersh. If you have never
seen Andrew perform you have missed a wonderful experience.
I am firmly on record as hating straitjacket escapes-with
the enthusiastic exception of the gloriously left field
and brilliantly executed one that Goldenhersh performs!
In fact to call it a straitjacket escape is to sell it as
short as describing the Magic Castle as a magic club. If
you have never seen the award winning Andrew Goldenhersh
in action then he is worth the price of admission to Wondershow
all on his own to catch his performance.
There
are, however, other goodies to entice audiences to Wondershow
this weekend. Also being imported for the event will be
Marcus Monroe-a rock star amongst jugglers, and Vinny DePonto,
an innovative conjuror hailed by the New York Daily News
as "delightful and terrifying." Producer/creator
Patrick Terry will be hosting the event.
I
suspect that the next Wondershow will be back in New York
and if you miss seeing it in Austin then watch out for it
when it is back on its home turf. It is always exciting
to see magic finding new homes in theatres and showrooms
across the country. The best way to spread the word about
what great entertainment magic can be is to expose more
lay people to it. I applaud everyone for doing his or her
bit towards this end.
In
recent years Los Angeles has been the home to many creative
and highly successful theatrical magic events. It is refreshing
to see the scope and nature of the events being offered
to show goers. Notwithstanding the incredible success of
full blown productions like "The Illusionists"
and "Masters of Illusion," it is heartening to
note that lay audiences are no longer locked into the biggest
is best philosophy that once dominated magic shows. I think
we all have a lot to thank Ricky Jay (not to mention his
52 assistants) for in this regard. Thank you Ricky!
I
have an amazing collection of books, DVDs, tricks and routines
available and would be delighted if you checked them out
at www.lewinenterprises.com
You can subscribe to my blog at www.remarkablemagic.com
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8. Festivals - Show Distance - #355 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
Travel distance will be a big factor not in only what fees
you charge but also how you market to various festivals.
The
first decision you must make is whether you want to sleep
in your own bed at night or if you are willing to travel
greater distances and stay at hotels. The choice really
is yours and it is one you want to decide upon before you
start your marketing efforts.
You
must decide just what your festival performance area will
be and how far you are willing to go to get there. I find
that having a map and drawing a large circle from my home
to the farthest area I am willing to work is a great way
to start figuring out not only my travel radius but also
travel fees. I call this zone mapping.
For
myself, my travel radius is about 100 - 150 miles from my
home base. I then draw circles in pen for every twenty miles
out from my base. This is my way of gauging how far a festival
is from me and how much I should add on for an appropriate
travel fee. It also easily tells me if I may need to add
a hotel fee for shows further away. I keep this map on the
wall in my office and near my phone. It can be a great tool
when you are making or taking a call.
There
are many software programs and online apps that allow you
to be able to customize maps for yourself. Use these as
they are great tools. You might want to place the final
zone map in an application called Dropbox.com so you have
access to it wherever you go.
If
you do make the choice to travel farther distances for your
festival shows, then include hotel accommodations in with
your contract and add this price to your day rate. The idea
here is to still keep it simple for the festival group to
make a decision. I find that adding the fee to my day rate
makes it easier for them and does not confuse them. I have
also found that many times some hotels are corporate sponsors
of the event and the festival committee has access to some
of these rooms. Free accommodations, everyone wins.
I
don't believe that it is a good practice to offer a standard
base fee + gas fee + travel fee + hotel fee. If you lay
it out like this, it discourages festivals. It works against
you. Learn what YOU need to do the show and create a base
fee that covers all of your costs.
I
have also experienced, at some of the larger festivals,
that hotels in the area often sponsor the festival or fair
you are attending. If you can, you can always ask or check
on the festival website to see who the sponsors are for
that year. If a hotel is a sponsor for the festival, you
may be able to get the rooms comped for you as a means of
promoting the local hotel that keeps you.
If
you have a big hotel chain, with locations everywhere you
plan to work, you could try to obtain them as a sponsor
of your own. They not only supply you with the accommodations
you need but pay so much money for each festival you perform
at. In exchange, they get mention at every show you do.
This can work well for you and you never know unless you
ASK. I know this can happen, as I have seen it in my travels.
If
you cannot get a sponsor for your hotel stay, then you may
still want to try and keep your hotel room cost down. It
is always a good idea to check into hotels in the area of
the festival. A hotel that is both easy to get to and affordable,
is most ideal. I say a close hotel, as often times you will
not get out of the festival until the festival closes and
you then get permission to enter the grounds with your vehicle
to pack back up. This means it could be a long and tiring
night. A hotel that is close works wonders for this situation.
When
it comes to accommodations, you may not want to be too particular
about where you stay. Lower rates have been the norm at
some hotels if you do your homework prior to heading out
on the road. Also, look into the entertainment books for
the city or area that you will be performing for. If you
are doing a tour and doing several festivals in the same
area, these entertainment books can save you money on meals,
hotels etc. Also, you may want to use your credit card rewards
points if you have them. Most places will deduct a fee from
your hotel stay and in some cases you may get the night
for free.
AAA
is another great idea for the festival performer who is
traveling farther away from home for his or her shows. Not
only will it save you in the event of a vehicle breakdown,
but you can get some great savings on hotels, rental cars
etc. I have AAA and have been very glad I have had it on
many occasions.
Now
do not get confused here. Many of you may be saying why
doesn't the festival put you up at a hotel? Well some of
them can and some may offer to do it. However, my goal is
to make it easy on the festival. What I do is know ahead
of time if I feel I have to stay overnight. This is often
my choice and not the festivals. I am the one deciding if
I need to stay or not.
Because
of this, I try and make it easy on the festival. If I know
I need a hotel room, I simply add it to my base fee when
I offer my packages to the festival. By doing it in this
fashion, I can choose the hotel I want to stay in and make
it easy for myself and for the festival in the process.
***
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.
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9. 2015 April AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
March
30-April 5th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Tim Issac
Early: Jamy Ian Swiss
Late: Bill Goodwin
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: George Schindler
Late: Mark Shortland
Palace
of Mystery
Larry Wilson
Lady Mystina
Dream Makers
Peller
Theatre
Crow Garrett
Matt Marcy
W.
C. Fields Bar
David Gabbay
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Jamy Ian Swiss
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Chuck & Jan Jones
Lecturer
- Sunday 5th
NO Lecture - Easter Sunday
April
6-12th, 2015
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Daniel Sylvester
Early: Jaque
Late: Henry Evans
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Tony Montana
Late: Dana Daniels
Palace
of Mystery
Chuck Jones and Company
Peller
Theatre
Frank Olivier's Twisted Cabaret
W.
C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Jaque
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Dana Daniels
Lecturer
- Sunday 12th Joint Lecture
Henry Evans - Tony Montana
April
13-19th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Steven Himmel
Early: Astor
Late: Galambos
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Daryl
Late: Daryl
Palace
of Mystery
Ardan James
Rob Zabrecky
Tina Lenert
Peller
Theatre
Bruce Gold
Dave Cox
W.
C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Daryl
Saturday
- NO shows
Swap Meet
Sunday
Brunch - Kids Show
Daryl
Lecturer
- Sunday 19th
Daryl
April
20-26th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Jason Tong
Early: Scott Wells
Late: Paul Vigil
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Tony Clark
Late: Stoil Stoilov
Palace
of Mystery
J.Neal
Scott Land
Peller
Theatre
Paul Draper
Christian Cagigal
W. C. Fields Bar
Phil Van Tee
Friday
Luncheon - CUG 20th
Scott Wells
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Stoil Stoilov
Lecturer
- Sunday 26th
Scott Wells
Performers
are subject to change due to circumstances and availability
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10. Schedule for The Genii Convention In Orlando
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii Magazine
Here's
the schedule for the Genii Convention in Orlando this coming
October!
http://www.geniiconvention.com
Wednesday
September 30
Registration
Opens at 3:30 pm
4:00
pm-10:00 pm Dealers Open to All
8:30
pm to 8:50 pm Kostya Kimlat Talk
8:50
pm to 9:30 pm David Oliver Talk
10:00
pm to 10:45 pm Christian Engblom Lecture
Thursday
October 1
9:30
am to 2:30 pm Dealers Open
10:00
am to 11:00 am Denis Behr Lecture
11:30
pm to 1:00 pm Mike Caveney History Lecture and Performance
Lunch
1:00 am to 2:30 pm (90 minutes)
(Lifetime Subscribers Lunch and Surprises)
3:30
pm to 7:00 pm Dealers Open
1:10
pm to 1:25 pm choose from "The Mysteries of So Sato"
or "Card Magic and Beer with Denis Behr" or "In
the Green Room with Lennart Green" (Each performer
will give a 15 minute show for a relatively small group-you
will have eight opportunities to see each performer once
over the course of Thursday and Friday)
2:30
pm to 3:30 pm Tina Lenert Lecture
4:00
pm to 5:30 pm Dani DaOrtiz/Miguel Angel Gea Hofzinser Lecture
DINNER
5:30 pm-7:00 pm (90 minutes)
5:40
pm to 5:55 pm choose from "The Mysteries of So Sato"
or "Card Magic and Beer with Denis Behr" or "In
the Green Room with Lennart Green"
6:35
pm to 6:50 pm choose from "The Mysteries of So Sato"
or "Card Magic and Beer with Denis Behr" or "In
the Green Room with Lennart Green"
7:00
pm to 9:15 pm Gala Show
MC, Surprise Guest
Alana
Surprise Guest
John Archer One-Man Show
20 minute Intermission
Eugene Burger/Michael Carbonaro: "Dark Stories"
9:45
pm to 10:45 pm Derek Hughes One-Man Show
10:55
pm to 11:10 pm choose from "The Mysteries of So Sato"
or "Card Magic and Beer with Denis Behr" or "In
the Green Room with Lennart Green"
Friday
October 2
9:30
am to 1:00 pm Dealers Open
10:00
am to 10:30 am Madhi Gilbert Performance and Talk
10:30
am-11:30 am Andi Gladwin Lecture
Lunch
11:30 am-1:00 pm (90 minutes)
11:40
am to 11:55 am choose from "The Mysteries of So Sato"
or "Card Magic and Beer with Denis Behr" or "In
the Green Room with Lennart Green"
1:00
pm-3:00 pm Max Maven, Thinking in Person (One-Man Show)
2:00
pm-6:30 pm Dealers Open
4:00
pm-5:00 pm Raymond Crowe Lecture
Dinner
5:00 pm-6:30 pm (90 minutes)
5:15
pm to 5:30 pm choose from "The Mysteries of So Sato"
or "Card Magic and Beer with Denis Behr" or "In
the Green Room with Lennart Green"
6:00
pm to 6:15 pm choose from "The Mysteries of So Sato"
or "Card Magic and Beer with Denis Behr" or "In
the Green Room with Lennart Green"
6:30
pm to 9:15 pm Gala Show
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm The Fat Brothers
30 minute intermission
8:30 pm to 9:15 pm Rob Zabrecky One-Man Show
9:30
pm to 10:00 pm choose from "The Mysteries of So Sato"
or "Card Magic and Beer with Denis Behr" or "In
the Green Room with Lennart Green"
10:15
pm-11:00 pm John Archer Lecture
Saturday
October 3
9:30
am to 2:00 pm Dealers Open
10:00
am to 11:00 am Joshua Jay Lecture
11:30
pm-12:30 pm Tom Mullica Performance and Lecture
LUNCH
12:30 pm to 2:00pm (90 minutes)
3:00
pm to 7:30 pm Dealer's Open
2:00
pm- 3:00 pm Jim Steinmeyer Lecture
3:30
pm-4:30 pm Close-Up Show with Terry Ward, Tom Mullica, Rob
Zabrecky
5:00
pm to 6:00 pm Surprise Event
Dinner
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (90 minutes)
6:00
to 7:30 Tenyo Flea Market with Demonstrations by Mr. Shimizu
7:30
pm to 8:30 Surprise Event
9:00
pm to 10:50 pm GALA SHOW
MC Mike Caveney
Tina Lenert
Alana
Mike Caveney
15 minute Intermission
Raymond Crowe One-Man Show
Sunday
October 4
9:00
am-12:00 pm Rob Zabrecky Workshop (Extra charge event)
1:00
pm-4:00 pm The Fat Brothers Workshop (Extra charge event)
*All
Events Subject to Change.
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11. MAGIC Live! 2015
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Message by Stan Allen, MAGIC Live!
It
seems that every magic convention is busy announcing their
list of talent booked for their upcoming event. And then
there's MAGIC Live!
It's
not that we don't have names. It's just that we like surprises.
And so far, we've been fortunate enough to fill up our theater
without tipping who's backstage about to perform.
Still,
it's fun to list a few names:
Gene
Anderson, John Armato, Mike Bent, Michael Carbonaro, Lubor
Fiedler, Goldfinger, Mark Kornhauser, Tina Lenert, David
Regal, Rory Johnston, Mark Setteducati, and Larry Wilmore.
Those
were from Monday of 2013. And I mean Mon-DAY!
Monday
NIGHT offered three different possibilities of shows featuring:
Les
Arnold & Dazzle, Denis Behr, John Carney, Mike Caveney,
Simon Coronel, Dana Daniels, David Deeble, Yann Frisch,
James Hamilton, Kevin James, Mark Kalin & Jinger Leigh,
Armando Lucero, Randy Pryor, Johan Stahl, Victor & Diamond,
Steve Valentine, Michael Weber, and David Williamson.
And
we're busy putting together an equally impressive lineup
for 2015.
Join us August 9- 12 in Las Vegas. Surprises await!!!
www.MAGICmagazine.com/live
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12. 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:
-
Dell O'Dell - A Girl With Grit And Dreams
- Elgregoe's Magic Anti-Bullying Message
- Oliver Finalist In Young Magician Of The Year
- Derren Brown's New Tour - Miracle
- Paul Joins In Glovie-Mania
- Copperfield Makes Boy's Final Wish Come True
- Troy - 10 Things No One Tells You About Being a Magician
- Don't Shoot The Magician! - Aaron Fisher
Video
of the Week: A must watch - Copperfield's heartwarming day
with Aiden
Magic
news, articles from around the world and product 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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13. Shoe Box Magic
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Message by Dal Sanders
Brian
Daniel South looked at today's magic kits and realized that
they just don't inspire young people like the kits of the
past did. He wants to produce a great kit that will not
only entertain young people but will also create a thirst
to explore the art of magic. Brian is launching a new company
that he calls Shoe Box Magic.
You may remember Brian from a company called Creative Magic
(the company that brought you the Shadow Tent, the Change
Cap, and Bigger Wands) or from his current company, TeachByMagic.com.
Brian has assembled a core team of advisors to guide this
journey that share that same passion. That team includes
Stan Allen - Editor and Publisher of MAGIC Magazine, Kevin
James - Legendary magic creator (with millions of You Tube
Views), David Goodsell - Editor of the MUM for over 20 years
and Past National President of The Society of American Magicians,
Michael Mode - Creative consultant and inspirational speaker
and David Kaye - Expert kid show performer and author.
Now Brian is looking to expand his team to include 1,000
consultants for Shoe Box Magic. Becoming a Shoebox Magic
consultant is simple. To join the team just subscribe to
the email list and you will occasionally get surveys or
polls helping us narrow down aspects of the kit (how many
tricks, how are they taught, what are they made of, and
so on). You will also be able to participate in occasional
Google hangouts and in the end have the opportunity to buy
kits before anyone else and at a consultant-only discount.
For more information or go to www.shoeboxmagic.com.
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14. Paul Diamond's Phone Number?
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Message by Carl Williams
I
am trying to locate a phone number for my good friend Paul
Diamond with no luck.
Can
you help me?
If
so please email Carl Williams <okito1@earthlink.net>
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15. PCAM 2015
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Message by Mike Norden
The
83rd Annual PCAM (Pacific Coast Association of Magicians)
Convention will be held in beautiful Chilliwack, BC Canada
on Nov 19-22nnd, 2015. It will be a joint convention along
with the '3 of Clubs Convention', a smaller regional event
that rotates between Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle.
Normally
held in the summer, a few factors have led to the change
to hold it in November - the main ones being, time, location
and talent. We are happy to report that we have secured
the Coast Hotel in Chilliwack to hold the event, and that
the esteemed IBM President, Shawn Farquhar, will star along
with 8 other talent that are being booked as we speak. We
will announce a new talent each week - but don't wait until
we are done that before you book! Why? Because this unique
PCAM will be limited to just 75 spots! Yes, that is correct.
Just 75 spots!
Oh
- and as we write this there are only 42 spots left! And
we have not even launched to the public yet. So do not delay
- register today at www.PCAM2015.ca
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16. Broken Wand J. C. Dunn
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Message by Dick Barry
J.
C. Dunn passed away on March 8, 2015 at the age of 73 doing
what he liked best . . . MAGIC.
He
was many things: a US Marine, a member of the Peace Corp,
a US Postal employee and a Magician. J. C. was loved by
everyone he touched. It was impossible not to like him.
He would walk up to a stranger and start doing magic and
when he left he had a friend. He probably put more smiles
on people's faces than anyone I have ever known.
He
was my magic student and later my best friend. Every year
we would do some crazy stunt together, always doing a magic
trick during those antics. We bungee jumped from a hot air
balloon (catching a selected card as we fell), parachuted
from an airplane, took hang-gliding lessons, piloted a para-plane,
just to name a few.
At
his wedding reception Billy McComb, Johnny Ace Palmer and
other top magicians performed for free, just because of
their love for this amazing man. Bill Larsen (President
of the Magic Castle) gave J. C. a life-time membership to
the Magic Castle for taking care of magic legend Johnny
Platt during his final years.
After
he was married J. C. and his wife Clideen moved to Paradise,
California where he performed and taught magic. He was a
member of I. B. M. and other magic organizations.
Heaven
has gained one of our best.
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17. "Heart And Soul Of Magic" Show Coming To Philadelphia
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Message by George Schindler (US)
The
"Heart and Soul of Magic" is the title of the
Saturday night Gala Show at the Society of American Magicians
Convention, July 4, 2015 in Philadelphia. This unique show
will feature the magical talents of Eric Anderson, Mondre,
Puck, Jamahl Keyes and Ran'd Shine. It will begin at 7:30,
at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown 1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, allowing plenty of time to see
the 10:30 fireworks show at "the place where it began
- Philadelphia." Tickets will be available to the general
public.
Magicians! Join us the day before on Friday, July 3, Ran'd
Shine will moderate a panel of experts including Hiawatha
Johnson, Jr., Rory Rennick, and Jim Magnus about the history
of African-American Magicians.
See why the S.A.M. Convention is great at https://youtu.be/xwoJzmZL7-8
and register now at www.magicsam.com
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18. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention
2015
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Message by Nopera Whitley (NZ)
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.
Headliners
already confirmed include:
- Phil Cass and his partner Philippa
- Charlie Frye and his partner Sherry
- Nick Nickolas
- Paul Romhany
- David Merry
For
more information, or to get in touch, visit us at
www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz.
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19. 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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