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Issue Number: #1202
Date: Sunday 26th April 2015
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
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E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. Palm Springs Honors "Mr. Electric" Marvyn Roy
3. Sorcerer's Safari Magic Supports I.B.M. Youth Contest
4. The Magic Word #220: My Week at The Magic Castle 2015 - Part One
5. FISM - Rimini's Ferris Wheel
6. FISM - Day Trip To San Marino
7. Kellar Exhibit Hall To Recreate Martinka's Back Room
8. Remarkable Magic #388 - Nick Lewin
9. Festival Myths - #360 - Kyle Peron
10. Las Vegas Magic, May 2015
11. 2015 May AMA Show Schedule
12. The Allan Slaight Awards
13. Kidabra Convention
14. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
15. 4F Stats
16. Diamond Jim Tyler's Updated Tour Schedule
17. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015
18. NZ Convention Early Bird Discount - Only 5 days Left!!!
19. e-zine Archives
20. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Last call for the early bird registration for the 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015. (Only 5 days Left!!!)

For more information on the convention go to items 17 & 18.

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For all those who would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2015-Jan-to-Dec-2015/1202-Apr26-2015.html

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

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2. Palm Springs Honors "Mr. Electric" Marvyn Roy
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Message by Bruce Sandercock (US)

Ring 291 located in Palm Springs, California, enjoyed an evening with Marvyn Roy who had just celebrated his 90th Birthday, April 1st.

Bruce Sandercock, Ring Member, introduced Marvyn , and then Members were treated to a Video of Marvyn performing his "Mr. Electric" act, on a Merv Griffen TV Show. Bruce then posed questions to Marvyn which elicited fascinating tales of his 50 year career with partner Carol. During their 50 year career, they worked throughout Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Russia and South America.

They opened for Liberace travelling through all the Major cities in the USA and Canada. At the conclusion of the Meeting, President Ed Waldo presented Marvyn with an engraved plaque to show respect for his remarkable contribution to the Art of Magic. In return, Marvyn Roy donated a copy of his autobiography to the Club.

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3. Sorcerer's Safari Magic Supports I.B.M. Youth Contest
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Message by Bill Wells (US)

Mike and Jen Segal have donated a registration to the Sorcerer's Safari Magic Camp as a prize for the first place youth close-up winner! Thanks Mike And Jen!!!!

The camp will be held Friday, August 14th through Wednesday, August 19th at Camp White Pine located in the Haliburton Highlands about 2 ½ hours north of Toronto, Canada. The camp registration includes transportation between the airport and the camp, sleeping quarters, all meals, classes, workshops, fun and lots of magic! The winner will be responsible for his/her own transportation between home and Toronto.

Sorcerer's Safari is now in its 19th year of operation. At the Sorcerer's Safari Magic Camp, campers learn magic while having fun. Campers will learn new magic skills while polishing old ones. Although all required materials are provided for planned workshops, campers are encouraged to bring magic items if they have a special interest they are working on.

The camper's living quarters are spacious pine cabins with bunk beds. Camp White Pine offers a large Mess Hall for delicious meals, beautiful swim docks and the amazing Pinetages Theater for all the camp's magical performances.

Stay tuned to see who this year's special guests will be! For more information on Sorcerer's Safari Magic Camp: http://sorcererssafari.ca/about/

Information on the I.B.M. Contest and the application to enter the contest are available online at: http://www.magician.org/convention/contest

To register go to http://www.magician.org/convention/upcoming-convention Today! Jacksonville here we come!

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4. The Magic Word #220: My Week at The Magic Castle 2015 - Part One
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

I have annually been bringing you daily convention coverage this time of the year from the prestigious Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic (F.F.F.F.). Unfortunately this year the stars didn't align as I would have wanted them. An opportunity came up for me to perform at The Magic Castle, so I took that week-long engagement. I always have the best time out here and they treat their performers like royalty. We even get our own personal butler while in the Castle who sees to our every need.

This week's "Magic Word" is the first of several upcoming podcasts recorded while I was in Los Angeles, California performing in the Close-Up Gallery. I arrived a few days early to attend the Swap Meet to sell a few things and to visit with some friends in and around the Castle. In this podcast, we chat with Newell Unfried and Howard Hamburg sitting in "Dai Vernon's Corner" where they "one-up" each other regaling stories from long ago in the Castle. They talk about Dai Vernon, Jimmy Grippo, Earl Nelson, and many, many more. This is a podcast that's chock full of stories. Although the stories take up most of this podcast, we do have a little time left to visit Bill Goodwin, Magic Castle Librarian and "Magic Castle Close-Up Magician of the Year" who talks about the collection of videos that supplement the books in the library.

You can read the blog, see some photos, listen to the podcast online or download the MP3 file on the website at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/the-magic-castle-2015-part-one You can also download it from iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn and FeedPress.

Stay tuned for more podcasts from The Magic Castle over the next several weeks. I have two additional recordings already edited, lined up and ready to go...and I still have six more days out here to record even more chats! I'm excited and I hope you will be, too!

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5. FISM - Rimini's Ferris Wheel
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

Rimini, like London, has an enormous panoramic Ferris wheel running during the summer season. It is the largest working Ferris wheel in Europe.

The wheel is more than 55 meters high, and its 42 see-through gondolas can carry 6 people each, with a capacity of 2000 people per hour. Each trip lasts 4-6 minutes.
It boasts a breathtaking 360 degree view of both Rimini and the Adriatic as well as the local countryside. It stands near the port of Rimini just a few steps from the sea and is easily seen from many parts of the city's tourist area.

One tourist said on Trip Advisor, "Since Rimini is about beaches, you need a bird's eye view to get the idea of the whole city. It is a huge and beautiful wheel especially at night when a multitude of neon colours are reflected off the wheel. The cost is expensive but easily worth it. Entrance tickets often give discounts to other attractions." The cost last year was 8 Euro.

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6. FISM - Day Trip To San Marino
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

Day Trip to San Marino

I have planned to fly to Rimini before FISM in order to visit San Marino. With regular bus service between Rimini and San Marino, it's an easy trip, and popular with tourists. One service stops at approximately twenty advertised locations in Rimini and within San Marino, with its two terminus stops at Rimini railway station and San Marino coach station, respectively. The cost of the 50 minute trip is about 7.50 Euro.

San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino, is the third smallest country in Europe, after the Vatican and Monaco, and is the world's oldest surviving sovereign state and constitutional republic in the world. It is surrounded by Italy, and only 10 km (about 6 miles) from Rimini. It is an immensely popular day trip from surrounding Italy, so join the crowds climbing up to Castello della Cesta and pick up an extremely kitsch souvenir. No way am I missing the opportunity to visit San Marino before FISM begins!

It lies 657 metres above sea level with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and Adriatic coast. Legend has it that the founder of San Marino, a stonemason arrived from the island of Rab in Dalmatia, climbed Mt. Titano to found a small community of Christians, persecuted for their faith in 301.

San Marino is made up of a few towns dotted around the mountain sides. The capital of San Marino is itself called 'San Marino' and is situated on a mountain top. The capital is surrounded by a wall and three distinct towers overlook the rest of the country. The site "San Marino: Historic Centre and Mount Titano" became part of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. San Marino is 20 times bigger than Monaco and half the size of Liechtenstein.

There is a 1.5 km aerial tram connecting the city of San Marino on top of Monte Titano with Borgo Maggiore, a major town in the republic, with the second largest population. For the tourist the tram gives the best available views of Borgo Maggiore, as the gondola cars sweep low over the rooftops of the main town square. From here a further connection is available by local bus to the nation's largest settlement, Dogana. Service is provided at roughly fifteen minute intervals throughout the day.

The upper station of the tram is situated close to a tourist information office. However, the lower station in Borgo Maggiore has a number of retail and catering outlets situated within its overall structure.

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7. Kellar Exhibit Hall To Recreate Martinka's Back Room
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Message by George Schindler (US)

Martinka's Magic shop in New York City was where the Society of American Magicians was founded on May 10, 1902.

In the tradition of that iconic shop, the Society will recreate its private "back room" in its Harry Kellar Exhibit Hall, (dealer room), at its convention in Philadelphia July 1-4. When you bought something at that iconic magic store you would be ushered into the back room for instruction. The convention will have a private back room for our Martinka's too. Without a doubt, this is not going to be an average "convention dealer's room".
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Exhibitors will come from around the world and include, MagicBase Pro - Bob Miller Magic, from Minnesota, Losander and Tricksupply.com from Las Vegas, Joe Mogar and Meir Yedid Magic from New Jersey, Zanadu - P&L Magic from Connecticut, Penguin Magic from Indiana, Bob Little - Wild Man Wild, SWC Magic and Flip Disc Production from Pennsylvania, BJW Magical Jewelers from Michigan, Magic Art Studio from Massachusetts, Card Shark from Germany, Cave of Wonders Magic from Texas, John A. Greget Magic Lists from Arizona, Mike's Magic from Virginia, Magic Backdrops from North Carolina, Happie Amp and Daytona Magic from Florida .

Visit the Convention page at www.magicsam.com for details and dealer links.

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8. Remarkable Magic #388 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)

Making your own breaks.

When I hear magicians complaining about lack of work I secretly suspect that what they need is a little more imagination to keep their datebooks filled. As my teacher Mr. Gurdjieff used to say, "It is no use sitting with your mouth open waiting for roast pigeon to fly into it". There is usually something suitable awaiting your attention --- if you just look hard enough for it.

In honesty, I think magicians are one of the most resourceful of all the entertainment genres. Most of them have been putting on their own shows and promoting them since they were kids, even if we were mostly recruiting friends and family. It kinda' goes with the turf when you are a young magician who is eager to show off his talents.

I consider the current wave of independent one/two man magic plays and performances in L.A. a very healthy and exciting new direction for the magical arts. Combined with the national development of weekly magic events such as New York's Monday Night Magic, Boston's Mystery Lounge, San Francisco's Magic Dinner Theatre and Santa Monica's Magicopolis; a whole new vitality is being breathed into the magic scene.

During the '70s and 80's my wife and I were always finding suitable rooms in Los Angeles and producing special one-night events that featured my often rather eccentric magic offerings. The first of our L.A. shows was in 1978 when we presented a Buddy Holly séance at the Ice House in Pasadena. It was a fun evening and got us rolling in the right direction. Lenny Bruce and Elvis séances were to follow in the very near future.

Throughout the '80s we presented long form editions of my show on multiple occasions in other L.A. clubs including; The Horn, Carlos & Charlie's (now The House of Blues), The Playboy Club, The Laugh Factory, The L.A. Cabaret and The Laugh Stop. In fact for a while, every Monday, we transformed The Laugh Stop in Newport Beach into the Magic Stop. We replaced the pictures of comedians with photos of magicians and added a couple of close up tables and created a fun magic event.

In fact it was the success of our transformation of the Laugh Stop into a magic venue, on its dark night, that gave Michael Callie his first thought of building the rather nifty Magic Island in Newport Beach and later in Houston. He was amazed to see his comedy room packed out every Monday, that and a couple of visits to the Magic Castle convinced him that there was a real commercial potential in magic as an entertainment product.

During the '80s I spent a great many weeks headlining in many different comedy clubs in Las Vegas. It was during a one week gig performing at the Maxim Hotel that the room manager Cazzy Cadwell and I dreamt up the idea of me presenting a one-man magic show in the afternoons. The only afternoon entertainment precedent in town was a fairly tacky mini production show entitled Viva Las Vegas that presented shows at 2.00 and 3.00 pm week.

We met with a great deal of skepticism about the prospect of paying audiences turning out for our bare bones afternoon show. Heck, the show was just myself doing an hour's worth of my comedy show. I was however lucky enough to have a very fine director to convert my act into a full scale theatrical show, his name was Tony Shepherd and a great deal of our success was due to the efforts of both Tony and my brilliant publicist, the late Florence Troutman.

Amazingly enough our show was packed out from the first week of our run. It had always been my theory that if a day-show in Branson could bring in an audience then the concept would work just as well in Las Vegas. My initial two-month booking ended up stretching out to a run of nearly five years, and I only decided to call it quits when I discovered the hotel was closing. I wasn't unduly upset as it had been an exhausting run performing two sixty-minute shows a day, six days a week, 48 weeks a year for nearly five years. I was actually delighted to return to my corporate and cruise gigs.

One of the toughest things we had to do to keep the show running smoothly was schedule a suitable replacement for my vacation weeks. Many magicians considered the two one-hour sets at 1.00 and 3.00 to be a tough gig! Amongst those who subbed for me were Johnny Thompson, Tom Mullica and Paul Kozak. Then we had a stroke of luck when Mac King filled in for a week, it was instantly clear that he was a perfect match for that market/time slot, and instantly he became my perfect wingman. After I finished my run, Mac glided right into the slot and when the Maxim finally closed its doors he continued with the format at Harrah's. Many years later his show is still running there and has proven to be a huge success. Mac has my utmost respect not just for his talent but his stamina!

As in most of my columns in Magic New Zealand there is something of a hidden message here. One of the joys in being a magician is going out and finding a venue where you can slot into their schedule. Whether it is for a night, a week or multiple years it is quite possible to create your own breaks and opportunities in our business. Make the most of the showrooms that already exist in your neighborhood and present them with a package that really makes sense and will work for both yourself and them. Learn to create a win/win scenario and you will never be short of a way to advance your career, make a little money and have some fun!

You can check out my online magic store at www.lewinenterprises.com

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9. Festival Myths - #360 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

Many entertainers never get into the festival market because of fears and beliefs that are often misunderstood and not accurate. These are what I like to call "festival myths". These are beliefs that entertainers have that hinder them from going into this market or exploring it further. In this chapter, I hope to go over a few of the more common myths that are associated with festivals and try to explain the meaning behind them and what I have found to be true.

1) There just are not any festivals in my area.
I have found that this myth is completely false no matter what area of the country you live in or even what country you are from. This is a common belief that hinders entertainers from making a jump into a great market that might be just perfect for their style of entertainment.

The key to solving this myth is to do some simple research. I am sure you will find there are many more festivals and events out there you might be aware of. I certainly know this was the case when I started looking into this market myself.

I only knew of 3 large ones. What I found out was that every township in my area had at least 3 festivals each year. They all had a summer or spring street festival and they all usually had a fall festival of some sorts. Some of them had even more. This opened my eyes to realizing there was a huge amount of work that I could tap into if I only researched it and marketed to it.

Let us do some simple math. Right now think of every township in your general location. Let us say you can think of 15 of them off the top of your head. If our research proves that every township has at least 3 festival style events each year, then we are safe to say that we can multiply our 15 townships by 3 festivals each. This means that just off the top of your head, and in less than a minute, you have realized the potential for 45 festival gigs you could very well be working. If you really sit down and study it, the numbers are quite staggering.

I am sure it may be a bit different out your way, but I think if you research it more, you may find there is a lot more out there then you first thought. Give it a try as it will only cost you time. I am sure you will realize that doing my simple test above and doing some research online, or at your local library or tourist bureau, you will find that the potential for working many festivals truly is there for the taking.

2) Festivals only hire magicians with illusions.
You really do not have to own or perform illusions when doing or working a festival. I know this to be the case over my many years of experience in offering family-style entertainment for the many festivals my wife and I have worked. This is a myth that often gets misunderstood.

Festivals do not require illusions at all. You do not have to feel that in order to work festivals you must do illusions. I have worked many festivals without them and have done very well. The festivals want you to draw a crowd and to keep the folks their happy and entertained. That is their bottom line solution they want you to provide for them. You can do this with or without illusions.

3) Festivals always give you what you want.
Many entertainers are under the assumption that because you are an entertainer, you will get everything you want and ask for; from a great stage to great parking. This is a total myth and is often not the case at all. In many instances, you know more about how to run a festival and the entertainment area then they do. This is not a bad thing, because you can use this to offer them solutions they have not even thought of. By listening to them, you can provide solutions and benefits that meet their direct need and may also benefit you in the long run.

4) Festivals always give you a great stage.
Through my vast experience, I can tell you that this is very much a myth. You will find that festivals very often provide you with anything from a street corner to a full indoor stage and everything in between. The reason for this could be based upon the festival's budget and the confusion happens because the festival and the performer have very different interpretations of just what the word "stage" means. As a festival performer, you will learn to adapt to your situations. We will talk more about stages and staging later in the book.

5) Festivals always give you great sound and provide it for you.
This too is a myth and like stages, festival sound can vary from providing nothing at all to actually having a sound person ready for your show. Know and learn sound and about sound equipment and you will be able to know what exact questions to ask that specifically meet the requirements for your own show. Many systems that people will use at festivals are just not good quality. Remember, if the audience cannot hear you, there is no use even performing.

6) Festivals always have great crowds and fantastic audiences.
Well, this is only partially true. Festivals vary in size from small local community festivals to larger 2 day events with over 50,000 people. Yes, you will have fairly nice crowds, but keep in mind this also depends on just how good your show is and also on where your performance area is located within the festival. You also must remember that there are a lot of distractions and events going on at the festival. Each one of these is bidding for your audience's time. You want to make your show fun, magical and visual to get people to stop, watch and stay with your show. I have ways in which you can make sure you draw a big crowd no matter where you are located within a festival. We will discuss more on this in a later chapter.

So how do we learn to alleviate these problems and pitfalls from happening? Well let me go over a few rules of thumb that I use that have worked great for me and maybe some of you are using as well.

- Listen: This sounds funny but a common problem is that many performers always sell, sell to the prospect or client and never truly listen. They are so hung up on their show and needs that they forget to be a solutions provider to the client.

If you stop to listen to them and even ask them what problems are they running into that you can help them with, they will gladly tell you. They will probably be delighted to know someone cares about their needs and will be a golden opportunity for you to be able to help yourself out by helping them meet and solve their problems.

Self-Contained: I have learned to always keep my show 100% self-contained. This means that I think of my shows as if the client has absolutely nothing and is providing me with nothing. If I think in this way, I know that I can and will ALWAYS be ready for any set up or situation I run into.

This means I carry my own sound system with mics and lapels and patch cords to patch into any and all sound systems I run into. It also means I carry all props and signs and advertising for my own show. By always carrying this with me, I know I never have a problem with working with a bad sound system because I am always ready and have my own to work with.

- Never Assume: Never assume that any festival knows what they are doing. The fact is, some will and some will not. You never can be quite sure so never get into the assumption mode. Always ask very detailed questions and if the person does not know, ask kindly if you can talk with the sound person for the day and get a direct contact with that person. It works better when there are no assumptions being made.

- You're in Control: This means that it is your show you are putting on and so you need to make sure your show and you are in control at all times. You learn to adapt your show to handle different situations and also learn ways in which to draw up a crowd no matter where you are located at a festival.

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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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10. Las Vegas Magic, May 2015
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com

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.
April 24-25: Michael Finney will sub.
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.

Mat Franco
Opening June 24, 2015 - LINQ.

Mike Hammer Comedy Magic Show
7 pm (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Four Queens Hotel and Casino.
www.mikehammershow.com

Murray - Celebrity Magician
With Guest Act: Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich.
4 pm (Dark Fri.) - Sincity Theatre, 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

Paranormal - Fredrick Da Silva
4 pm, (Dark Tues. & Thurs.) - Windows Showroom, Bally's.
www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/paranormal#.VTaCb2dFA-w

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

Dixie Dooley
2 & 4 pm every Sunday - Center Stage at the Boulevard Mall.

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
Starring Comedy Impressionist Rich Natole with special guest: Magician Ariann Black
Tuesdays Only - 7:30 pm - Kahunaville 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.

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. 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

April, 2015
Apr. 25: 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

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

May. 25: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Shoot Ogawa. 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

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

Jun. 24: Mat Franco is set to become the Magician-In-Residence at the LINQ Resorts - LINQ Showroom. Tickets go on sale April 22nd.

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
Sept.. 7: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Mike Douglas Mondre. 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

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. 5: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Nate Krasno. 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

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. 2015 May AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.

April 27th - May 3rd - The Return of "Flicking Fingers" 2015

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Patrick Lehnen
Early: Denis Behr
Late: Pit Hartling

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Jorg Alexander
Late: Nikolai Friedrich

Palace of Mystery
Manuel Muerte
Stephan Kirschbaum
Ben Profane
Gaston
Thomas Fraps

Peller Theatre
Jan Logemann
Jorg Willich

W.C. Fields Bar
Friedrich Roitzsch

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Jeanine Anderson

Lecturer - Sunday 3rd
In the Palace of Mystery
The Return of "Flicking Fingers" 2015

May 4th -10th

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Mike Perovich
Early: Jeff McBride
Late: Carl Andrews

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Dale Hindman
Late Blake Vogt

Palace of Mystery
Jonathan Pendragon - Theater of Magic

Peller Theatre
Handsome Jack
Fitzgerald

W.C. Fields Bar
Karl Hein

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Carl Andrews

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Frank Thurston

Lecturer - Sunday 10th
No Lecture Scheduled - Mother's Day

May 11th -17th

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Benjamin Barnes
Early: R Paul Wilson
Late: Jon Armstrong

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Jimmy H.
Late: Titou

Palace of Mystery
Michael Finney
Luna Shimada

Peller Theatre
Thursday, Friday and Saturday only
Greg Otto
Mark Edward

W.C. Fields Bar
Terry Lunceford

Friday Luncheon - CUG
R. Paul Wilson

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
The Amazing Geebo

Lecturer - Sunday 17th
AMA Awards Show
No Lecture Scheduled

May 18th -24th

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Harrison Lampert
Early: Mike Pisciotta
Late: Peter Samelson

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Hiawatha
Late: Harrison Greenbaum

Palace of Mystery
Keith Fields
Tempei
Do Ki Moon
Dan Sperry

Peller Theatre
Derek Hughes
Patrick Heitkam

W.C. Fields Bar
Kayla Drescher

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Peter Samelson

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Gus Flamingo

Lecturer - Sunday 24th
Peter Samelson

May 25th - 31st

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Dan Trommater
Early: Glenn Farrington
Late: Armando Lucero

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: The Bornsteins
Late: David Gabbay

Palace of Mystery
Malcolm Puckering
Denny Haney
Scott Alexander

Peller Theatre
Rich Cowley
Randy Gastreich

W.C. Fields Bar
Chef Anton

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Armando Lucero

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Dennis Forel

Lecturer - Sunday 31st
Denny Haney

Performers are subject to change due to circumstances and availability.

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12. The Allan Slaight Awards
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Message by Magicana

$250,000 For Excellence in Magic

Magicana is pleased to announce on behalf of the Slaight Family Foundation the creation of the Allan Slaight Awards to recognize outstanding achievement in the pursuit of the impossible.

Initiated by the Slaight Family Foundation to honour Canadian media mogul and philanthropist Allan Slaight, and his lifelong passion for and contribution to magic, Magicana will distribute, on behalf of the Slaight Family Foundation $250,000, over five years, to recognize excellence in magic.

The Allan Slaight Awards will be distributed across five categories: Sharing Wonder (Live or Digital), Sharing Secrets, International Rising Star, Canadian Rising Star, and Lifetime Achievement. (Read more on each category by going to http://magicana.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=36865a38788c3817947639963&id=42ff7d58c4&e=744896b79a.)

The goal is to recognize exceptional performances, by exceptional artists. Winners will be announced annually and awarded with the following amounts:
Lifetime Achievement - $15,000
Sharing Wonder - $15,000
Sharing Secrets - $10,000
International Rising - $5,000
Canadian Rising - $5,000
The inaugural recipients (for work completed in 2014) will be announced in Toronto on June 27, 2015.

We thank the Slaight Family for making this phenomenal gift to magic possible!

Details on the Allan Slaight Awards can be found here http://magicana.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=36865a38788c3817947639963&id=cdbeb9e73a&e=744896b79a

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13. Kidabra Convention
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Message by Mark Daniel

The 24th Gathering of KIDabra Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia

Where KIDabra and the US were born!

August 3-7, 2015

The DoubleTree by Hilton

Back to The Future!

In Williamsburg, VA this summer the KIDshow and Family Performers World comes together for an amazing week and you're invited to be a part!

Excited children will gather to see a live show by
The Great Zucchini, and you will too!

Christopher T. Magician makes his KIDabra Feature Lecture Debut!
Chris brings innovative routines, and super ideas with an excitingly fresh perspective!

From New Zealand, Gregg Britt returns for his 3rd visit with a Biz Builders seminar and a Feature Lecture for you!

Jim Kleefeld gets you ready for one of the busiest show times of the year with original routines and great ideas for Christmas Magic!

The terrific Gene Cordova, and Bongo shares How Puppets Will Take Over The World!

Gary Shelton helms The 21st Amazing KIDabra KIDshow Auction and he lectures also!

Barry Mitchell with his 16th Consecutive, All New Lecture for KIDabra: Gadgets, Gizmos, and Goofy Ideas!

Jim Austin and Tim Sonefelt both return with New Lectures too!

Andrew Remnet (Mister Porkpie) shares Outdoor Performing Ideas in his First ever KIDabra Lecture!

KID Talks feature Joe Romano on The Anatomy of an Educational Routine, Nathan J. Roberts with Performance Transitions, and Christopher T. Magician shares philosophies on Theatre Magic!

Plus, The Fantastic KIDabra Vendors Room; The Friday Night Gala produced by Ken Scott; and Surprises Galore still to come! We can't wait to see you in Williamsburg, VA as we go Back to The Future!

Williamsburg is served by 3 area airports: Richmond, Newport News, and Norfolk. plus, Amtrak Train, and Greyhound Bus Service stop at the lovely downtown station.
Williamsburg is 45 minutes by car from the popular I - 95 corridor.
(International Travelers might also consider flying nonstop into Washington DC.Reagan Airport has an Amtrak Stop, and Dulles would be a car rental and 2.5 hours drive down to Williamsburg.)

KIDabra Conference this year is designed in mind for those traveling on to Las Vegas and Magic Live. Ending on Friday night, it allows Saturday as a travel day on to Vegas.

To register and for full info on KIDabra Conference 2015 and all things KIDabra at www.kidabra.org and on Facebook at KIDabra International Members and Friends

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14. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
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Message by - Mick Peck (New Zealand
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com

Latest updates on VanishLive.com include:

- Ikea Singapore Reviews Support Of Anti-Gay Magician
- Bill Blagg To Mystify Grand Opera House
- A Delectable Magic Show Moves Into The NoMad Hotel
- Magician Captain Jack Dies

Video of the Week: Hannibal live at the Magic Castle
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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15. 4F Stats
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Message by Obie Obrien (US)

It's time again for some 4F statistics for 2015 which is coming up April 22-25 at the Clarion Hotel in Batavia NY. (About 33 miles East of Buffalo NY.)

We have 5 continents represented, 21 countries. 17 people from Canada, 10 from France, 10 from Germany, 9 from Spain, 8 from England, 7 from Japan, 4 from Hungary, 4 from Italy,
3 from Argentina, 3 from Finland, 2 from Hong Kong, 2 from the Netherlands, 1 Austria, 1 China, 1 Mexico, 1 Norway, 1 Scotland, 1 Sweden and about 150 from the USA.

Also attending we will have 20 FISM winners, 5 FISM Continent winners, plus 30 who have won contests at IBM, SAM, FFAP, MacMillans, Blackpool, Taiwan, So. Korea, 4 Past IBM Presidents, 4 Past SAM Presidents plus the Reigning President of both the IBM and SAM.

4F is one big Happy Family of close up magicians who get together every April.

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16. Diamond Jim Tyler's Updated Tour Schedule
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Message by Diamond Jim Tyler (US)

DJT is now lecturing in NZ, Australia and several Asian countries:

4-29 Auckland--------(Contact Alan Watson aw@alan-watson.com)
4-30 Christchurch----(Contact Josh Smith info@joshgrimaldi.com)
5-01 Wellington------(Contact Nopera Whitley noperaw@gmail.com)
5-04 Brisbane---------(Contact Dave Lord dave@davelord.com.au)
5-05 Sydney----------(Contact Sean Taylor sean@seantaylor.com.au)
5-07 Melbourne------(Contact Graham Etherington mrtricks@ozemail.com.au)
5-11 Adelaide--------(Contact Phil Ahrens phil@wizzbangmagic.com)
5-12 Perth------------(Contact Steve Silk stevesilk@upnaway.com)
5-14 Singapore------(Contact John Teo johnteo_sg@yahoo.com.sg)
5-16 Bangkok------- (Contact Mamada mamada_magic@hotmail.com)
5-17 Hong Kong----(Contact Albert Tam mrmagicalbert@yours.com)
5-19 Manila----------(Contact Chubster Flores theprestidigitators@gmail.com)
5-22 Surabaya, Indonesia (Contact Sucahyo ssucahyo@yahoo.com)

Diamond Jim Tyler will be returning to New Zealand and Australia with a new lecture and making his debut in several Asian countries. DJT has now lectured in 45 of the 50 US states plus 21 other countries. MAGIC magazine's readership voted his lecture one of the best to see! DJT will feature many of his tried and true routines from his books and DVDs on close-up magic.

He'll also be showcasing many bar bets and bits of business from his Bamboozlers books and the online show Scam School, with over one million followers, where he is a regular guest star. While best known for his close-up magic and bar bets, DJT will also be teaching some of his stand-up routines used in parlor and stage settings.

This lecture literally features something for everyone.

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17. 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
- Mike Bent
- Reg Blackwood

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

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18. New Zealand International Magicians Convention Early Bird Discount -
Only 5 days Left!!!
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Early Bird Discount - Only 5 days Left!!!

Registration fees will be increasing by $50 per person on the 1st May, 2015.

Don't leave registration until the last minute! Registrations must be received by 11.59pm on the 30th of April, 2015 if you are to qualify for the early bird discount - No Exceptions!

How to Register
1. Register Online by going to www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz/register
It takes less than 2 minutes
Payment details emailed to you
2. Register by Post by printing this form
http://www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz/register.pdf and sending it to the listed address. Physical forms must be received before the cut-off date, so plan accordingly!

Register Now - Pay Later
Even if you register today, you still have until the 8th of May to pay for your registration while still qualifying for the early bird discount. Full terms HERE http://www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz/register

Win Back your Registration Fee!
One lucky person will win back the cost of their registration fee.

How to Enter: All you have to do is register!

Register before 1st of May, 2015 and get 2 entries into the draw
Register before 24th of October, 2015 and get 1 entry into the draw
The earlier you register, the more entries you get!

Refer a Friend for Extra Entries!
If you have registered and refer a friend, you can gain an extra two entries per person that you refer.

For every person that writes down your name as the referee, during registration, you will get an additional 2 entries!

For conditions and more information, go towww.wellingtonmagic.co.nz/raffle

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