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Issue Number: #1207
Date: Sunday 31st May 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. Academy Of Magical Arts Awards Results
3. 2015 MAGIC Live!
4. The S.A.M. 2015 Philadelphia Convention Is A Wise Investment
5. The Magic Word Podcast - My Week at The Magic Castle - #3
6. The Magic Word Podcast - My Week at The Magic Castle - #4
7. Remarkable Magic #390 - Nick Lewin
8. The Melbourne Magic Festival
9. Las Vegas Magic - June 2015
10. 2015 June AMA Show Schedule
11. Updates So Far This Week On VanishLive.com
12. Kidabra Convention 2015
13. Magicana Presents A New Interactive Exhibition
14. Simon Coronel: Glitches In Reality
15. FISM Registration For Sale
16. A First Edition Of Reginald Scot's Discoverie Of Witchcraft (1584)
17. Three Magic Documentaries Featuring Penn And Teller
18. Broken Wand - Bill Winzig Co-Owner Of Haines House Of Cards
19. The July Issue Of Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine
20. e-zine Archives
21. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Michele and I are back home after a fabulous trip to the USA and then we went onto Wellington for the investiture of the Queens Service Medal. Nick Lewin has written his latest article on the reason for our trip to the USA. Go to item 7.

Have posted a short documentary on the history of the New Zealand Royal Honours and the Queens Service Medal Investiture of Alan Watson at Government House Wellington on 22nd May 2015. Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc5yWR-TdLc

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-2015/1207-May31-2015.html

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

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2. Academy Of Magical Arts Awards Results
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Creative Fellowship - Mark Setteducati
Parlour Magician of the Year - Rob Zabrecky
Close-Up Magician of the Year - Richard Turner
Performing Fellowship - John Carney
Literary/Media Fellowship - Dan and Dave Buck
Award of Merit - Walter Blaney
Special Fellowship - Avner Eisenberg
Masters Fellowship - Silvan
Magician of the Year - Michael Carbonaro
Award of Merit - Randy Pitchford
Award of Merit - Alan Watson
Junior Achievement Award - Mark A Gibson
Junior Award of Merit - Sean Self
Lecturer of the Year - Steve Valentine
Stage Magician of the Year - Pop Haydn

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3. 2015 MAGIC Live!
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Message by Stan Allen, MAGIC Live!

We have a thing about secrets here at MAGIC Live! We fully believe in the power of surprise. In the world of magic, there's nothing quite so powerful. Except...

Every now and then, on rare occasions, there comes along something that actually trumps the emotion of surprise and wonder. Or perhaps more accurately, enhances those emotions. The following announcement is that rarest of things: a surprise that actually increases impact upon being revealed.

It began when my buddy Norman Beck came to me with an outrageous idea. Upon hearing what he had in mind, I simply said, "It'll never happen." Norman insisted he might be able to bring this concept to fruition. I mentioned it to a friend of mine and his reaction was the same as mine: "No way!"

Well, as it turns out, thanks to Norman - Way!

Steve Forte - The most sought after person on the planet in card circles.

Ron Conley - The leading poker expert in the world.

Bill Malone - One of the most successful close-up magicians in history.

What would you give to be a fly on the wall watching these three legends in session?
Now is your one and only chance.

See you at MAGIC Live - like no other magic convention in the world!

www.MAGICmagazine.com/live

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4. The S.A.M. 2015 Philadelphia Convention Is A Wise Investment
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Message by Mark Weidhaas (US)

A very wise man from Philadelphia said, "A penny saved is a penny earned." You can be wise too. Go to Philadelphia for the Society of American Magicians 2015 convention, July 1-4. Save 2,500 pennies if you register before June 1, 2015. It only makes "cents," do it today!

Register and reserve your hotel room at www.magicsam.com. Only $300 for S.A.M. members, spouse, or SYM parent and $200 for SYM members and siblings age 7-17 until 6/1/15. Hotel Convention rate is $115 per night, BUT OUR BLOCK OF ROOMS WILL "VANISH" IN 1 WEEK. Make your reservation today!

Don't forget, this is the only way to see the special screening of Houdini's "The Grim Game." Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Magic. Request additional info by email at samregistrar@yahoo.com or call Anne Weidhaas, S.A.M. Convention Registrar, at 719-338-8169.
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5. The Magic Word Podcast - My Week at The Magic Castle - #3
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

In this third installment of My Week at The Magic Castle 2015, we have two totally different chats. One is recorded outdoors as Lisa and Scott Land walk with me down Hollywood Boulevard. You can clearly hear our chat but you can also get the feel as if you are walking with us as you hear the background noise plus Scott stops from time to time to direct our attention to one or another tourist landmark.

The second conversation was recorded in the office of the Academy of Magical Arts (AMA) with its General Manager, Joe Furlow. I happened to be in Hollywood during a particularly historic time in the life of the AMA as they had just concluded negotiations on the relationship and use of the name "The Magic Castle" and the AMA.

You can read the blog, see some photos, watch a video, listen to the podcast online, subscribe to the feed or download the MP3 file all at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/magic-castle-2015-part-three As usual, you can always download the podcast through iTunes, Stitcher, FeedPress or TuneIn.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/themagicwordpodcast and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MagicWordPod and Instagram at http://instagram.com/ScottWellsMagic

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6. The Magic Word Podcast - My Week at The Magic Castle - #4
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

In this fourth part of the current series of podcasts from the Magic Castle during the week while I was performing in the Close-Up Gallery, I had conversations with interesting magicians. First up is with Magic Word listener and "Friend of The Magic Word", Daniel Will, who I had as my guest. He talks about his interest in magic and working with the Cub Scout organization. Next up was a quick chat with Chris Philpott, creator of the effect "100th Monkey". No podcast from the Magic Castle would be complete without talking with Milt Larsen.

After all, he did "build" the house! So, we spend some time at the bar chatting with this legend of the Castle. We then take a stroll along Hollywood Boulevard with Paul Vigil and talk about several things, some of which relate to magic. Paul Draper and Christian Cagigal performed in the Peller Theatre of the Magic Castle and they each discuss lots of things that are going on in their respective lives: Paul working in and around Las Vegas and Christian who just released a full feature documentary about his one man show.

You can read the blog, see some photos, listen online or download the MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/ You can also get the podcast from iTunes, Stitcher, FeedPress or TuneIn. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/themagicwordpodcast You can also keep up to date with what's coming up by following us on Twitter @MagicWordPod and Instagram at #MagicWordPod

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7. Remarkable Magic #391 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)

A busy week for our editor.

As I am sure you noticed we have had one of our infrequent short breaks in publication of Magic New Zealand. There is usually a really good reason for something to interrupt the publication and distribution of our e-zine, and this last break was absolutely no exception. Let me tell you a little bit about it…

Three very distinct honors were bestowed upon our esteemed editor Alan Watson recently and it would be incorrect not to make note of them. Having worked with Alan for about eight years on Magic New Zealand I have become very aware of the time and effort that he puts into the publication of the wonderful magical resource that he created. I am very pleased that his hard work has not gone unnoticed within and beyond the magic community.

On May 17th, during the 47th Academy of Magical Arts Awards Presentation, Watson received a very well deserved award from his friends and peers at the world famous Magic Castle. Alan and his wife Michele were both present in the Saban Theatre in Hollywood when it was announced that Alan was to receive the Award of Merit from the Academy for his services to the magical arts.

The award that Watson was presented by Jon Armstrong was inscribed; "For his tireless work editing and publishing Magic New Zealand, a weekly e-zine distributed to Internet subscribers at no charge. Now well past its thousand issue, it has helped inform and connect tens of thousands of readers."

It is unlikely that this award was a total surprise to Alan, given the fact that the AMA had gone to a considerable effort to make sure that he and Michele were in attendance for the star-studded event. Watson was however definitely surprised and delighted when he also received a Presidential Citation from The Society of American Magicians during his Californian visit; this award was presented by SAM President Kenrick "Ice" McDonald.

The Presidential Citation commended Watson in the following words; "For his extraordinary support promoting the goals and the values of The Society of American Magicians, his constant efforts to elevate and advance the art of magic, for his many years of performing as a professional magician, for his endless dedication and integrity through his newsletter, sharing important magic news and information across the globe. Alan Watson is a great source of pride to all who know him and all would do well to emulate as he epitomizes our motto: M-U-M, Magic - Unity - Might."

The day after the AMA Awards Presentation Alan was on a plane flying back to New Zealand ready to receive yet another, even more prestigious, award. On Friday May 22nd Alan and Michele flew to Wellington in order for him to receive The Queen's Service Medal for services as a magician. This Award was presented by His Excellency The Governor-General of New Zealand, Lt Gen The Rt. Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and included not only a medal but also a note hand signed by HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

This was an amazing set of honors that Watson richly deserved. Those of us who know Alan realize that his selfless devotion to the art of magic start when he wakes in the morning and continue until the close of his day. I am delighted that this triple set of honors were bestowed upon him and demonstrated how universally his work has been appreciated. I don't quite know how it is possible to top this trio of awards, however if anyone can accomplish it then Alan is the man to do it.

I am as always pleased, proud and honored to be a part of Alan's literary team that bring Magic New Zealand to your Inbox. I wanted to bring our readers up to speed on the reason for our recent missing issues, I know Alan well enough to realize that given his modest nature he probably wouldn't tell you the actual reason behind our brief hiatus. Congratulations Alan, your recognition was well deserved and we are all very proud of you!

I have some really great routines, props, books and tricks available! You can check out my online magic store at www.lewinenterprises.com

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8. The Melbourne Magic Festival
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Message by Tim Ellis (Australia)

The Melbourne Magic Festival, together with Yarra Trams, has teamed up to create a brand new competition called 'Magic on the Move'. All you have to do is film yourself performing a magic trick on a tram. Nick Kesidis gives a sensational example here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E6tYQn02SE

You can read all about the competition on this page http://melbournemagicfestival.com/magic-on-the-move including the prizes (total pool $5000) and how to enter. This is quite an innovative initiative for The Melbourne Magic Festival as we have never done anything like this before and we are looking forward to some very creative entries. The competition closes on June 21 when Cosentino will decide on the winners.

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9. Las Vegas Magic - June 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.
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 - Magic Reinvented Nightly
7 pm - Opening June 24, 2015 - Linq Showroom - LINQ.
www.caesars.com/linq/events/mat-franco#.VUTdemdFDD8

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
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 - 9:00 pm (Dark Tues.) - Crazy Girls Theater - Planet Hollywood.
www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/sin-city-comedy#.VVqiY2dFB6k

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
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
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 Ogowa. 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: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Francis Minotti. 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

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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10. 2015 June AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.

June 1-7th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: David Groves
Early: Andost
Late: Jay Scott Berry

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Thommy Ten
Late: Rob Zabrecky

Palace of Mystery
Mark Kalin & Jinger

Peller Theatre
Joel Ward
Chris Mitchell

W. C. Fields Bar
Bob Bolivar

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Jay Scott Berry

Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Tim Mannix

Lecturer - Sunday 3rd
Jay Scott Berry

June 8-14th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Paul Green
Early: Andrew Goldenhersh
Late: Malek The King

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Soel Ha
Late: Tim Shegitz

Palace of Mystery
Rudy Coby

Peller Theatre
Alfonso
Jesse Dee

W. C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Andrew Goldenhersh

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Tom Ogden

Lecturer - Sunday 14th
Rudy Coby

June 15-21st
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Siegfried Tieber
Early: Javi Benitez
Late: Miguel Angel

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Liberty Larsen
Late: John Carney

Palace of Mystery
Robert Baxt
The Evasons
Anson Lee

Peller Theatre David & Leeman
David Blatter
Leeman Parker

W. C. Fields Bar
Tom Frank

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Miguel Angel

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Howard Jay

Lecturer - Sunday 21st
No lecture - Father's Day

June 22-28th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Mike Elkan
Early: Woody Aragon
Late: Brian Joseph Ochab

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Juan Luis Rubiales
Late: Bill Cook

Palace of Mystery
Eric Buss
Ivan Pecel
Danny Cole

Peller Theatre
Brian Gillis
George Tovar

W. C. Fields Bar
Steve Wastell

Friday Luncheon - CUG `
Woody Aragon

Saturday &Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Funny Eddie

Lecturer - Sunday 28th
Juan Luis Rubiales

June 29- July 5th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Michael Rangel
Early: Hannibal
Late: David Yee

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Lisa Cousins
Late: Brent Arthur James Geris

Palace of Mystery
Joe Monti
Mickey O'Conner
Christopher Hart

Peller Theatre
Ron Saylor
Shawn McMaster

W. C. Fields Bar
Jack Medlevine

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Hannibal

Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Bill Perron

Lecturer - Sunday 5th
Hannibal

Performers are subject to change due to circumstances and availability

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11. 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:

- Tony Clark Headed to South Lake Tahoe
- Trailer for 'The Magicians'
- New Outerbridge Website and Illusions
- Chris Cross' Dream Team Up With Paul Daniels
- INKED by Red Darevil and Alakazam

Magic news, articles from around the world and product reviews from working professional magicians.

Visit us today at:
http://www.VanishLive.com

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12. Kidabra Convention 2015
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Message by Mark Daniel

Breaking KIDabra News:
The Legendary Chris Capehart joins us for the first time in many years! With a terrific lecture "Children's Magic, Chris Capehart Style", plus An Optional Master Class of The Rings and Miser's Dream on Monday Evening August 3rd, and a Feature appearance on the Friday Night Gala, the brilliant Chris Capehart is a Don't Miss this August!

And This Just in at Press Time:
Michael Ammar and Brian Daniel join us for Biz Builders sharing "Discover Magic, and more!

Plus KIDabra Conference Features: The Great Zucchini, Christopher T. Magician, Gregg Britt (Elgregoe), Jim Kleefeld, Gene Cordova, Gary Shelton, Barry Mitchell, Ken Scott, Jim Austin and Tim Sonefelt, Andrew Remnet, Keith Johnson, Joe Romano, Nathan J. Roberts, Steve Kissell, Todd Neufeld, Todd McKinney, Dave Hill, Dave Risley, John Bobik, Tate Elliott, your Hosts: Mark and Tami Daniel and more to come!

And, The Fantastic KIDabra Vendors Room with Axtell Expressions, Barry Mitchell Products, Wonder Imagery/Tim Sonefelt, Showtime Magic/Joe Lefler Tables, Michael Messing Photography, MagicBackdrops.com/Jeff Jones, Dave Risley Products, Balloons and Clowns/Dave Hill, Jim Austin Magic, Mingus Magic Feather Flowers, Chad Wonder/ Marketing for Entertainers, Keith Johnson/Bubbleology and more!

Don't Miss Optional Biz Builder Seminars Wednesday, August 4, The 21st KIDabra KIDshow Auction with Gary Shelton Wednesday Night, 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, Virginia 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.

This summer the KIDshow and Family Performers World comes together for an amazing week and you're invited to be a part!

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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13. Magicana Presents A New Interactive Exhibition
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Message by Julie Eng (Canada)

Magicana presents a new online exhibition on the oldest trick in the book.

Magicana is pleased to present a new, interactive exhibition on the story of the cups and balls. It features the trick's history, timelines, video performances, commentary - and much more!

If you have ever wondered what made this famous trick so memorable, or how it came to be, or who has performed it, come and visit our latest digital offering at: www.magicana.com/cups

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14. Simon Coronel: Glitches In Reality
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Message by Simon Coronel

Two-time FISM award winner Simon Coronel brings his latest full-length solo show to the Hollywood Fringe Festival. With multiple five star reviews across its recent Australian Tour, this will be the first time the full updated version has been performed in the USA. Produced and directed by Jon Armstrong.

Use the code "magicnz" when booking for a $5 discount!

Location: Theatre Asylum, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles 90038
Price: $20
Dates and times:
Thursday 4th June, 8:30pm
Tuesday 9th June, 10:00pm
Friday 12th June, 11:50pm
Sunday 14th June, 1:00pm
Tuesday 16th June, 9:00pm
Thursday 18th June, 7:00pm
Friday 19th June, 10:00pm
Sunday 21st June, 2:30pm

Tickets: www.hollywoodfringe.org/2397

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15. FISM Registration For Sale
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Message by Simon Coronel

Want to go the world championships?

FISM 2015 is currently sold out, but Simon Coronel has an unused registration for sale. Selling for cost price of €650 (US$720, AU$915, NZ$980, CA$880, etc). Contact: simoncoronel@gmail.com if interested.

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16. Potter & Potter's Magic Auction
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You can start bidding in our May 31st auction http://potterauctions.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=875574c47a99767fdc579a024&id=283cd3273c&e=9c2b84756a
of vintage magic books, posters, ephemera, and props right now. The auction includes a true prize: a first edition of Reginald Scot's Discoverie of Witchcraft (1584). But there are many other treasures going up for sale, too. Whatever your interest, the sale is just over one week away.

Contact us info@potterauctions.com to arrange absentee or phone bids, or log on to Liveauctioneers to bid online. You can start bidding right now, or live on auction day. The sale begins at 10am Eastern time on Sunday May 31st.

Special Note: The auction will be held in Marshall Michigan - not our Chicago gallery. We will be in Marshall full time starting Thursday, May 28. Phone calls will be forwarded, but if you cannot reach that way, please email us info@potterauctions.com with inquires, or to register for phone or absentee bidding.

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17. Three Magic Documentaries Featuring Penn And Teller
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Message by Tony Wilson (NZ)

Penn & Teller MMT EGYPT - YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWaE5vROvs0

Jul 18, 2012 - Uploaded by 770pratik
Penn & Teller's Magic and Mystery Tour is a 2003 television ...shows are China (Chinese Linking Rings), India (Indian Rope Trick), and Egypt ...

Penn & Teller MMT INDIA - YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB0Lexfqm_o

Jul 18, 2012 - Uploaded by 770pratik
Unusually for Penn and Teller, Teller speaks in the Egyptepisode, even ... Going to India dressed as colonial-era British officers is not very ...

Penn & Teller MMT CHINA - YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVNBLnQy71M

Jul 18, 2012 - Uploaded by 770pratik
Unusually for Penn and Teller, Teller speaks in the Egyptepisode, even .... Of all 3 countries, China was the only one that I

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18. Broken Wand - Bill Winzig Co-Owner Of Haines House Of Cards
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Message by Ron Calhoun

Broken Wand - Bill Winzig co-owner of Haines House of Cards is no longer suffering. He was a true gentlemen. Bill and his wonderful wife Betty have operated Cincinnati's oldest magic store, Haines House of Cards in Norwood, Ohio for decades.

Bill left us after a brief bout of cancer. He passed at home with his wife and family.

Bill will be missed by the magic community in Cincinnati and around the world.

While neither Bill or Betty were magicians they both loved magic and supported the art both in Cincinnati and around the world.

They have been staples at regional magic conventions.

The business is still open and being ran by Betty Winzig just as it has been for decades. https://www.facebook.com/haineshoc

I ask for prayers for his wife Betty, daughter Sharon and his granddaughters.

Ron Calhoun, Member Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

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19. The July Issue Of Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine

Our cover subject this month is Stan Allen! Bet you thought you'd never see that. A great article by Dustin Stinett that tells you a lot you never knew about the editor of MAGIC magazine. We also have a 20-minute video of Stan being interviewed by Max Maven at The Magic Castle some years ago.

Our columnists start with Jon Racherbaumer, whose curiosity seems to have gotten the best of him and has "Slanted" into invisibility.

* The popular font of wisdom, Mr. Burger, returns this month with an entry from his notebook on the best way to give a gift during a magic performance. Look for the video in our digital issue.

* Max Maven wallops your scissors with his rock in "Lost Horizons."

* David Britland contributes what I think is the shortest column in the past 17 years of Genii in this month's "Cardopolis" but he manages to squeeze in a very fine trick.

* If you're above the age of 75, you might remember when the local pharmacist used to compound your prescriptions on the spot by grinding up the contents with a mortar and pestle. You can also do a fine trick the same way, as John Gaughan reveals this month in "The Chamber of Secrets."

* The phrase "packs small, plays big" has become a cliché, however the truth of it remains rock solid. In this month's "Conjuring" Jim Steinmeyer explains a sensational piece of magic that will give your standup show a bit of a kick.

* Jonathan Pendragon regales us with further tales of his travels working in the road-show version of Masters of Illusion.

* In this month's "Magicana" Andi Gladwin brings us four new items-my favorite is Eric Eswin's version of "The Moving Hole." Watch the video in the digital edition and you'll agree with me.

* Of course we have "Knights at The Magic Castle," and reviews of books (welcome our new staff member John Guastaferro), videos (from soon-to-be I.B.M. president Joe M. Turner), and tricks from Lazarus … er, David Oliver.

Subscribe at geniimagazine.com where your digital issue is always free with a paper subscription.

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The Genii grants all wishes!

www.geniimagazine.com

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20. 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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