Magic New Zealand® E-zine - Special Edition

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Issue Number: #1226
Date: Sunday 9th August 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. Everything Erdnase
3. August Issue Of Genii
4. Kaufman And Company In The Dealer Room At MAGIC Live!
5. The Magic Word Podcast -
6. First FISM Coverage In Print
7. Nick Lewin - Remarkable Magic #398
8. Chair Suspension/Flying Carpet - #370 - Kyle Peron
9. New Podcast Scamapalooza
10. Unsung Heroes Jeff McBride
11. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
12. Fourteen Reason's You Want To Register For Magicpalooza
13. 24nd Annual New England Gathering Of The Magi
14. 10 Questions With Magician Mat Franco, 'AGT' Winner
15. Masters Of Illusion?
16. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015
17. e-zine Archives
18. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Delighted to be on the front cover of The Magic Circle's (England)
August edition of The Magic Circular magazine. A BIG thank you to
Richard Webster who wrote the extensive article on my behalf.

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-2015/1226-Aug09-2015.html

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

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2. Everything Erdnase
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Message by Julie Eng (Canada)

Since 2005 we have been building online exhibitions to share with the
community at large. We explore all areas of this performing art:
performers, composers, writers, designers and builders of magic.

We are delighted to relaunch one of our favourites, Everything Erdnase:

www.everythingerdnase.com

After one hundred years, Artifice, Ruse and Subterfuge at the Card Table
by S.W. Erdnase remains the cornerstone of card conjuring and, for those
who want to profit from play, a post-graduate course circa 1900 on the
technique of cheating at cards. As this exhibition, created by Jason
England and Julie Eng, so artfully displays the book appears perpetually
in print, and has spawned numerous variants, here and abroad, and a slew
of ancillary discourse, publications and products.

We invite you and your faithful readers to come and check it out, and
tell us what you think!

Julie Eng | executive director | magicana.com t. (416) 913-9034 f. (866)
528-9064 e. julie@magicana.com

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3. August Issue Of Genii
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Message by Richard Kaufman
Editor of Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine

Genii is the largest-selling magic magazine in the world and our August
issue is yet another reason why more magicians choose Genii over any
other magazine! Because of the overwhelming number of requests we've
received, we are now offering 2-year and 3-year digital only
subscriptions. Here's what's in the latest issue:

We are the only magic magazine that offers a truly digital edition with
embedded videos and audios which can be viewed on any digital device,
phone or tablet, including your desktop computer (and that includes all
77 years of back issues!). This month I take you on a 20-minute tour of
the dealers room at FISM, from which I just returned; there's a
15-minute video of Andi Gladwin's entire performance in The Magic
Castle's Close-Up Gallery; Harry Blackstone Jr. pitches a PF Flyer Magic
Set, and I do a 15 minute Genii Speaks Video. In addition there's a
video to accompany Eugene Burger's column and Danny Orleans' column, as
well as a 30 minute video interview of Mike Caveney in our Academy of
Magical Arts section. Jon Racherbaumer also waxes audio for another 15
minutes of fascinating chit chat.

On our cover is Andi Gladwin from England, co-founder of Vanishing Inc.
Magic with Joshua Jay, co-organizer of the Magi-Fest and The Session
conventions, as well as one of the busiest professional magicians in the
UK. Our "Magicana" is dedicated to three great items from our cover boy,
Andi Gladwin. Our columnists this month are Al Cohen, Eugene Burger,
Jonathan Pendragon, John Gaughan, Caleb Wiles Max Maven, and Jon
Racherbaumer. We have reviews of books, videos, and tricks by David
Britland, Joe M. Turner, and Danny Orleans.

Genii offers both digital-only subscriptions and paper subscriptions
with free digital. Please visit www.geniimagazine.com to subscribe now.

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4. Kaufman And Company In The Dealer Room At MAGIC Live!
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Message by Richard Kaufman
Editor of Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine

A Message from Kaufman and Company: Come Visit Us in the Dealer Room at
MAGIC Live!

By the time you read this an enormous number of people from around the
world will be converging in Las Vegas for MAGIC Live, the largest magic
convention in the United States.

I will be there, not as the Chief Genii, but in my prior alter-ego as
magic book publisher. Please visit the Kaufman and Company booth in the
dealer room where we will be offering many of our famous older titles at
50% off the retail price, as well as selling our brand new book
premiering at MAGIC Live, Stephen Hobbs' "Labyrinth," where you can
purchase it at the special pre-publication price of only $50. We will
also be taking orders for the remaining copies of "Tenyoism," our 1,300
page two-volume set (with four DVDs and three tricks), which has now
been printed and is currently being bound in China. It will ship at the
end of September.

And, finally, at our booth you can also register for The Genii
Convention in beautiful Orlando, Florida, taking place September 30 to
October 3 (with workshops on October 4) at our booth. Visit
www.geniiconvention.com to see our incredible line-up!

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5. The Magic Word Podcast - Dave Cox & Davie "The Great" Kaplan
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Two among the many outstanding acts and lecturers at this year's I.B.M.
convention in Jacksonville, Florida were Dave Cox and David "The Great"
Kaplan. Both gave great performances and knock-out lectures. I had the
chance to sit down with both of them and corral their combined comedic
creativity to find out what makes them tick, how they create and how
they script their acts. There is a lot to learn from these guys in this
week's podcast.

This week, you can read the blog, watch a couple videos of these guys,
see some photos, listen to the podcast and download the MP3 file at:
http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/two-daves

Next week I will be traveling to Las Vegas and posting daily updates
from MAGIC Live! Be sure to subscribe to The Magic Word Podcast today so
you don't miss a thing.

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6. First FISM Coverage In Print
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Message by Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine

The August issue of MAGIC Magazine is out, complete with "Images of FISM
2015" featuring six pages of photographs from Wittus Witt. It's the
first print coverage of the World Championships in Rimini.

Ben Seidman is featured on cover this month, along with three of his
"off stage" effects. Richard Wiseman gives us "The Inside Track" to his
phenomenal YouTube success. And we'll update you on Penn & Teller's
Broadway run and a new show called Thresholds.

Of course, the "usual suspects" have been rounded up: Mike Caveney, Mark
Kornhauser, Simon Coronel, Ian Rowland, Steve Reynolds, Mike Bent, and
Finn Jon.

The August 2015 issue of MAGIC Magazine is currently available in print
and digitally.

http://www.magicmagazine.com/

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7. Nick Lewin - Remarkable Magic #398
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)

Five more New Rules for Magicians.

I had the good fortune of working with comedian Bill Maher at "The Horn"
nightclub, in Santa Monica, during the early '80s. I enjoyed his comedy
then and still do all these years later. Every now and then I like to
dedicate a column to a concept similar to the "New Rules" segments
featured in his HBO series "Real Time with Bill Maher." Here is the
latest edition of my own personal "New Rules for Magicians."

New Rule #1. Never "See how much time you can get out of a trick."
Instead see how much you can get out of a routine in the least possible
time.

Again and again I hear performers use expressions such as, "I can get 15
minutes out of the egg bag." The true goal of a strong entertainer is to
tighten his performance and get every bit of impact from a routine in
the least possible time. You can eventually proudly say, "I've finally
got my egg bag routine down to 15 minutes," if every one of those
minutes is strong and vital entertainment. Look for the padding and then
surgically remove it from your show; you will be a much better and more
commercial performer. The next rule is an extension of this first one...

New Rule #2. The amount of money you spent on a prop should have no
effect on the length of its running time in your show.

The audience doesn't care if the new prop you just purchased cost you a
king's ransom, they are just interested in how much it intrigues and
entertains them. Be ruthless in pruning your running time and never let
cost be a factor in your consideration. If you spend a grand on a prop
that achieves an effect in just 30 seconds, then don't feel a need to
make it play for 35 seconds, unless you have really added to the impact
with that 5 seconds.

New Rule #3. Just because you can do something in a routine doesn't mean
you should do it.

Performing, like life, is a series of choices and it is important that
you are discriminating in your choices when it comes to structuring a
powerful routine. Decide whether each phase or element in a routine
really moves it forward or if it just confuses or dilutes the overall
effect. Learn every possible element that can be used to perform your
effect, and then begin to look objectively at what they really add to
the trick.

If all they add is time or repetition then ruthlessly eliminate them. In
magic it is important to remember that to the lay audience less is
usually more.

New Rule #4. Be original in your publicity material or any seasoned
booker is going to assume your actual show is just as unoriginal.

There is a tendency for magicians to see photos and publicity material
that other performers are using on sites like Facebook. I'm sure there
was a first person to stage an 8X10 with a fire wallet but now it is
pure cliché. The current trend is the photo holding a hidden ace in the
hand. A cute idea but fast becoming another instant cliché. These pieces
of press material are the first items a buyer often sees of an act. He
is also probably looking at many performers materials so why not use
something more original. Even a good picture of the performer himself is
unique and unsullied by over exposure. Why would he think you are going
to be different and unique if your photo isn't? Which leads rather
neatly to the next rule...

New Rule #5. If you aren't Jeff McBride then there is really no need to
dress like Jeff McBride.

McBride is a wonderful performer and teacher of magic who has a truly
unique approach, not only to his magic, but also to his singular choices
in costume and character. With his Kabuki style make-up, top hat and
eccentric sense of style Jeff looks equal parts magical troubadour,
steampunk visionary, exotic magician and Asian warrior! It is a look
that is all his own and indeed is as unique as the man himself. I bump
into a lot of magicians who have learned much from the invaluable
lessons that Jeff teaches at his celebrated "Mystery School." However,
quite a few of them seem to have borrowed liberally from his sartorial
style as well. Sorry guys, for the most part, you really have to be Jeff
to make it work for you. Learn the lessons that Jeff teaches and then
make them your own beginning with your own personalized fashion style.

You can check out my online magic store at where there are full details
of my (almost sold out) Gypsy Yarn routine! Go to www.lewinenterprises.com

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8. Chair Suspension/Flying Carpet - #370 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
I use the chairs over the carpet for many reasons.

I do not have a problem carrying it in cause it really is not heavy and
only consists of the 2 chairs and the main board. You can carry it in
one trip if you want to and it sets up and breaks down in literally
seconds. I have a carrying case that everything fits into. It is foam
lined and straps to hold everything into place. This keeps it protected
from the weather and makes for one easy trip in and out of any venue.

For me, I chose the chairs over the carpet because the carpet just
seemed to be so much heavier to move and pack and load into a house. I
also had to watch much more angle problems when setting it up that I do
not have to worry about when doing the chairs.

The angle problems of setting up and performing the flying carpet are
one reason why I do not perform it. The chair suspension does not have
as many angle limitations, can be set up right in front of them, can be
done surrounded and packs up smaller and takes up less room. I still
love both effects; I just find the chair suspension to work much better
in a lot of situations.

Both work very well but both have plus and minuses to them and things
you need to concern yourself with before you think about investing in
either of these illusions. Let me try and explain some of them to you as
I see it. Keep in mind this is my own opinion and others may differ on it.

First off, being able to float the b-day child is a WONDERFUL marketing
tool for any kid show performer. It really gets the client excited and
has become a selling point for my own kid show performances.

1) Chair suspension: This is the one I do and prefer to use over the
other. It can take the weight up to 150lbs but I never go over 100lbs
for my own safety reasons. The chairs pack down flat and are very easy
to transport and set up. Once it is set up, you do not have as much
angle problems at all and it can be done almost surrounded if you had to
present it that way.

2) The flying carpet: What is nice about this is unlike the chair
suspension, this illusion really gives the feeling of the child
floating. The chairs do the same thing however the child is suspended on
edge of the chair and not a true floatation. The minus parts of this
effect are the facts that unlike the chairs, you do have angles you have
to be concerned about when performing it. Another concern is that this
illusion (although small), does not pack down flat and is a bit trickier
to transport in your vehicle.

I hope this gives you just a few things to think about when you are
looking to add either of these fine illusions to your own show.

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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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9. New Podcast Scamapalooza
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Message by Nicholas Johnson (Australia)

I thought your readers might be interested in the new podcast,
Scamapalooza. Each episode I interview a magician, con artist or expert
on the art of deception and fraud. The first three episodes are up now.

In the first episode I talk to comedian and magician Lawrence Leung
about his television show Unbelievable. In the second, Glenn Hester
speaks about his 28 years shutting down crooked carnival games. In the
third, ventriloquist Sarah Jones reveals the dark side of 'belly talking.'

Upcoming interviews include guests such as Pop Haydn, Rob Zabrecky,
David Kwong as well as card counters, forgers, authors, historians and
fraud experts.

http://www.conman.com.au/tag/podcast/

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10. Unsung Heroes Jeff McBride
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)

Unsung Heroes
Larry Hass, Associate Dean

In the run up to magic convention season, I found myself observing how
many familiar names were on the convention bills. Many of them are the
same names we saw at last year's conventions or the year before. Some of
them will be the same at different conventions this year. And some of
these people are familiar because they receive a lot of attention in the
magazines.

This is terrific for these magicians, and I am delighted for their
success and celebrity: it helps spread the word, get the bookings, and
pay the bills. But I am also aware that the famous names in magic are a
very thin slice of all the magicians who are out there performing
excellent magic shows for non-magicians in real-world venues, night
after night, week after week, year after year.

So as a gentle corrective to the "season of celebrity" I wanted to
dedicate this Museletter to some of the unsung heroes in magic today.
That is, talented magicians who are out there making excellent shows and
who are unlikely to get much coverage in the echo chamber of our
subculture. You might well know some of the names I'm about to mention,
but it's more likely you won't. That's part of the point and the fun!

To gather these names, I emailed a wisdom team of respected friends and
advisors, asking for their recommendations. My approach was not
scientific or systematic. I simply asked some people whose opinions I
trust, and by no means do they canvas the country or the world. Also, I
am severely limited in the space I have available here. This all means
there are a lot of unsung heroes I have missed!

Let me also say that it wasn't at all necessary for the performer to be
connected with the Magic & Mystery School. Instead, the criteria I
presented in my request were simply: 1) that the magicians should be
performing excellent magic on a regular basis, and 2) that they haven't
yet received the kind of recognition in the magic subculture their work
probably deserves. Despite these rather open criteria, I was amazed to
see a number of these names appear on several replies. Tells you something!

Here they are, then, in alphabetical order; some unsung heroes
performing magic in the world today:
Alfonso (Southern California): close-up and parlor magic
Jeff & Kimberly Bornstein (Los Angeles): corporate mentalism
Dennis Debondt (Chicago): comedy magic
Dan Fleshman (Vail and St. Louis): close-up and restaurant magic
Greg Gleason (Las Vegas and on cruises): illusions, close-up, and card
magic
Geoffrey Grimes (north Texas): walk-around, close-up, family entertainment
Mark Haslan (Southern California): close-up card magic
Debbie Leifer (Atlanta): comedy magic
CJ May (Hartford): environmental magic
Eddie Medrano (Southern California): comedy magic, clowning, and circus
Erick Olson (Orlando): comedy magic
Roland Sarlot & Susan Eyed (Arizona): parlor, platform, illusions
"Baff-alo" Bill Smith (Atlanta): hospital, community, clowning
Steinar Thelen (Norway): parlor, platform, emcee
Phil Van Tee (Southern California): comedy magic
Arjan Van Vembde (Amsterdam): close-up and parlor magic
Tom Verner (cities all over the world): Magicians Without Borders
Jim Vines (New York): close-up magic
Woody Woet (Amsterdam): comedy magic

In closing, allow me to say what a deep personal pleasure it was to read
and learn about these magicians and the very fine performance work they
are doing. I hope that you, too, will take a little time to broaden your
magic horizons by getting acquainted with them.

So, who have I missed? Who are your unsung heroes? Whether they are
folks on my list or on your list, I encourage you to make a special
point to go see them work next time you are in their area. If you enjoy
their magic, let them know. Working in the trenches is challenging, and
your good words can make a big difference. Also, spread the good word to
others whenever you can.

Indeed, the world needs magic. And there are unsung heroes all over
delivering it.

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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:

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

Visit us today at:

- Lance Burton's Billy Topit Preview
- The Cube Plus by Takamitsu Usui
- The Healing Power of Magic
- Christian's Happy In The Home Of Magic
- Teller On Revealing Magic Tricks
- Norman Ng On Fool Us
- Criss Angel Breaks Ticket Record With The Supernaturalists
- Jade Wins Over Fans In Male-Dominated Industry

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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12. Fourteen Reason's You Want To Register For Magicpalooza
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Message by Ben Mason forwarded on by Dan Stapleton (US)

1. It's produced by the same team that brought you last year's awesome
50th anniversary Florida State Magic Convention (see August, 2014
Linking Ring review). The wives were never so happy to have some peace
and quiet while you were away.

2. All events are in the same hotel, including shows...right across the
street from Universal Studios.

3. Magicpalooza prices are cheap! $159.00 for adults, $99.00 for spouse,
$99.00 for youth (ages 10-15).

4. Free registration for kids! (Ages 1-9...one child per paid parent).
Bring the family...make it a vacation.

5. Orlando is a definite family destination. But we also have strip clubs.

6. Free first night party for all (even for those not registered). Best
part is the cash bar!

7. Dealers room is open at all times during convention for those not
registered..(Our appreciation to the Dealers).

8. First night (Friday) surprise event will be a doozy...and free
popcorn and cotton candy for all registered. You'll see.

9. Three Stage shows, eight lectures, Dealers show, panel discussions
and more.

10. Beautiful trophies awarded for stage and close-up contests AND
registration fee refunded for two top winners.

11. Intimate convention feel yet feels like a national convention (try
to figure that one out!).

12. Late night scheduled jam sessions and free selection of various old
magic magazines others no longer wanted in their house.

13. Dinner Cabaret show where contest trophies are awarded...only
$33.00. (Ben Dover and his performing goose, last year, was great!)

14. Three local magic theatres in which to catch more magic before or
after Magicpalooza. (Wizardz, The Great Magic Hall, Wonderworks)

Magicpalooza will be held May 27-29 (possibly including the 30th) 2016,
Memorial Day Weekend, Orlando, Florida.

For more info see www.floridamagiciansassociation.com

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13. 24nd Annual New England Gathering Of The Magi
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Message by Dan Terelmes

The 24nd Annual New England Gathering of the Magi takes place this year
on November 12, 13, 14, 2015 at The Crowne Plaza in Southbury, CT.

Guest honorees this year is Psychic Sideshow (EvilDan and Colleen the
Sideshow Queen)
Magical Guests: Geoff Williams, Lothar Malmberg, Charlie Hayden, David
Corsaro, and Jimmy C.

From the UK, Leslie Melville will be in attendance. To see Leslie
perform is to love him. His story telling and magical skills blend into
a presentation of sheer perfection. He can take an ordinary effect and
turn it into an entertaining show stopper.

The longest running bizarre magic convention has grown over the years
and expanded to include mainstream magic as well. Come spend a weekend
recharging your magical batteries by witnessing some of the best and
some of the most original magic you'll ever see.

The Gathering hosts a number of lectures, a works in progress session, a
Friday night bizarre show and a Saturday night evening dinner show.

One of the most talked about and anticipated events of The Gathering is
the hospitality suite. Loaded with food and drink, this space is opened
after the last event of the day is over and is open until the last soul
leaves. A friendly place where invaluable magic talk takes place as well
as catching up with old and new friends while discussing life. A great
place to hang, relax, and recharge with anyone and everyone.

For more info: http://www.icbmmagick.com/the-gathering/

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14. 10 Questions With Magician Mat Franco, 'AGT' Winner
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Article forwarded on by Peter Rogers (US)

10 questions with magician Mat Franco, 'AGT' winner and new Linq headliner

By Robin Leach
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 | 11:56 p.m.

Mat Franco is the first and only magician to win NBC's "America's Got
Talent," and now he's following in the footsteps of ventriloquist and
Season 2 "AGT" winner Terry Fator with his own Las Vegas Strip
residency. On Wednesday night, Mat begins previews at the Linq Hotel
Showroom ahead of his grand opening set for Aug. 21.

Mat takes the stage with a fresh, fun and feel-good twist on magic that
defies expectations. In a full-scale production built on brand-new,
never-before-seen material, Mat promises to deliver his most spectacular
performances yet - but will still keep his love of getting up close with
the crowd, which is the heart of every show and what he demonstrated to
"AGT" judges.

Mat takes an innovative approach to magic driven by joy fostered at a
young age. By age 10, he was developing his own shows and as a teen
traveled here to take classes at Jeff McBride's magic school in
Henderson. Mat appeared onstage at the Riviera when he was just 15 in a
magic showcase. Now he's returning with a 2-hour NBC magic special.

"Mat Franco's Got Magic" airs on NBC on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 9 p.m.
with fellow entertainer Planet Hollywood headliner ventriloquist Jeff
Dunham's "Unhinged in Hollywood" with Brad Paisley and Chuck Liddell as
the lead-in. Mat's special features appearances with Neil Patrick
Harris, Heidi Klum, Rob Gronkowski, Jason Mraz and Rio headliner magic
men Penn & Teller.

It will show Mat's journey from his Rhode Island home to the Linq
preparing his show as he meets celebrities and performs street magic
with family, friends and everyday Americans along the route to make his
dream come true. In between his jam-packed, down-to-the-wire countdown
schedule, Mat found time to answer our 10 questions:

For the questions go to:
http://lasvegassun.com/vegasdeluxe/2015/aug/04/10-questions-magician-mat-franco-agt-winner-linq-h/

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15. Masters Of Illusion?
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Message by Steve Moyer

Masters Of Illusion? continues second season on The CW Hosted by Dean
Cain on Friday evenings

At 8:00 p.m. Pacific/Eastern/7:00 p.m. Central

38 of the World's Greatest Magicians Appear in Television Series

Hollywood, CA (August 3, 2015) - Masters Of Illusion? produced by
Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain
("Supergirl," "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman") continues
its second season on The CW on Friday evenings airing at 8:00 p.m.
Pacific/Eastern/7:00 p.m. Central. The fast-paced 13-week 30-minute
variety show features 38 of the world's greatest magicians.

Here's a brief description of the episode airing this Friday, August 7,
2015:

"Masters Of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)

"Big Cats, Dream Girls and Fun Physics" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

Prepare To Be Amazed - Hosted by Dean Cain, "Masters of Illusion"
features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape
artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing
interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a
studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Greg Frewin,
John Gabriel, Tom Burgoon, Greg Gleason, Ed Alonzo, Rich Thomas and Mike
Caveney.

To view a trailer of promotional footage of Masters Of Illuison?, please
visit (60 seconds) https://vimeo.com/131695458 or (90 seconds) or
https://vimeo.com/131695457
To learn more about Masters of Illusion?, please visit
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion/ Network with us at
https://www.facebook.com/MastersofIllusion and
https://twitter.com/Mastersofillus @cw_illusion #MastersOfIllusion

The roster of magicians appearing on the second season of Masters Of
Illusion? on The CW includes:

Ed Alonzo (Comedy Magician - The Misfit of Magic from Toluca Lake, CA)
Jason Andrews (Illusionist from Las Vegas, NV)
Les Arnold & Dazzle (Les Arnold and Alex Arnold, Comedy Magicians from
Long Beach, CA)
Barry & Stuart (Barry Jones from Wales, Scotland and Stuart MacLeod of
Garden Grove, CA, Comedy Magicians)
Mark Bennick (Illusionist from Las Vegas, NV)
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Tom Burgoon (Comedy Magician from Kansas City, MO)
Nathan Burton (Illusionist from Las Vegas, NV)
Mike Caveney (Comedy Magician of Pasadena, CA)
Danny Cole (Sleight of Hand Magician from Beverly Hills, CA)
David & Leeman (David Blatter and Leeman Parker, Comedy Magicians from
Hollywood, CA)
Farrell Dillon (Card Trick Magician from Boise, ID)
Greg Frewin (Exotic Animal and Origami Magician from Niagra Falls,
Ontario, Canada)
Angela Funovits (Mentalist from Cleveland, OH)
Greg Gleason (Illusionist from Las Vegas, NV)
John Gabriel (Illusionist from Sante Fe Springs, CA)
Michael Grandinetti (Illusionist from Studio City, CA)
Michael Griffin (Escape Artist from Pittsburgh, PA)
Christopher Hart (Puzzle Magician from Sherman Oaks, CA)
Jarrett & Raja (Jarrett Parker and Raja Rahman, Grand Illusionists from
Las Vegas, NV)
Chipper Lowell (Comedy Magician of Fullerton, CA)
Matt Marcy (Interactive Comedy Magician from Culver City, CA) (Page 1 of 2)
Circe Martinez (Dove Ace Magician from Las Vegas, NV)
Jeff McBride (Mask, Myth and Drams Fusion Illusionist from Las Vegas, NV)
Johnny Ace Palmer (Close-Up Magician from Huntington Beach, CA)
Jonathan Pendragon (Master of Imagination Illusionist from Toluca Lake, CA)
Piff The Magic Dragon and Mr. Piffles (John Vanderput and Mr. Piffles,
The World's First Performing Magic Chihuahua? from Las Vegas, NV)
Naathan Phan (Comedy Magician from Orange, CA)
Aaron Radatz (Illusionist from Branson, MO)
Murray SawChuck (Comedy Magician from Las Vegas, NV)
John Shryock and Mari Lynn (Close-Up and Manipulation Magicians from
Tucson, AZ)
Sos & Victoria (Sos and Victoria Petrosyan, Quick Change Artists from
Altrip, Germany - Sos is originally from Yerevan, Armenia and Victoria
is originally from Moscow, Russia)
Titou (Baptiste Molard, Illusionist Pasadena, CA)
Rick Thomas (Illusionist from Branson, MO)
Arthur Trace (The Artful Deceiver, Close-Up Magician from Sherman Oaks, CA)
Michael Turco (Illusionist from Valencia, CA)
Vixen (Cat LaCohie, Fire Performer and Glass Walking Magician from
Hollywood, CA)
Fielding West (Comedy Magician from Las Vegas, NV)
Tommy Wind (Illusionist from Las Vegas, NV)
(-more-)
Masters of Illusion? Continues Its Second Season on The CW with "Big
Cats, Dream Girls and Fun Physics" on Friday, August 7, 2015 - Page 3 of 3

Masters of Illusion? is produced by Associated Television International
with returning Executive Producers David McKenzie ("The 38th Annual
Daytime Emmy Awards?," "Marie"), Gay Blackstone ("The World Magic
Awards" 2007-2009), David Martin ("The World Magic Awards" 2007-2009,
"Marie"), and Al Schwartz ("The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards?," "The
Golden Globe Awards?" 2013 and 2014, "The Gulf is Back"), along with
Co-Executive Producers Justin Pierce ("The Rocky Saga: Going The
Distance") and Jim Romanovich ("Robert Earl's Be My Guest").

Associated Television International (ATI) is an Emmy Award?-winning
company that has been the world's largest producer of magic for both
stage and screen for over three decades. ATI's television series,
specials and feature films have aired on all U.S. broadcast networks,
major cable channels and with television partners all over the world.
Current series in production include: "The Hollywood Christmas Parade,"
"Masters of Illusion," "Robert Earl's Be My Guest," and the Emmy
Award?-nominated "Laura McKenzie's Traveler. ATI has also been Emmy
Award?-nominated for its various television specials and series. For
more information, please visit www.associatedtelevision.com.

# # #

Media Contacts for Associated Television International:
Steve Moyer, Steve Moyer Public Relations @ 818.784.7027;
moyerpr@earthlink.net

Megan Trevino, CORE Public Relations Group @ 323.934.7044;
megan@coreprgroup.com

Media Contact for The CW:
Judy Yam @ 818.977.1021; judy.yam@cwtv.com

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16. 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 is heading towards a SELL OUT.

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 Blackmore
- Lukas

New confirmed headliner - Lukas
"Poetic. Artistic. Lukas elevates the art of magic with every card he
produces." - Jeff McBride

In 2011, Lukas Lee took the world by storm winning the FISM Asia Stage
Magic Championship and then placing second in Manipulation at FISM 2012
Blackpool.
His expert sleight-of-hand is a marvel to witness and he is fast
becoming one of the most sought-after magic acts around the globe.

Lukas is a Professor of Magic at the Dong-Ah Injae College and has been
a Magic Director in South Korea for over 10 years.

In his live lecture he revisits stage techniques of the past and brings
them into the modern age. He will give tips on practising magic,
structuring magic acts and much more. He will also be performing his
award winning stage act at our public gala show.

"Lukas is one of those rare souls who elevates the art of magic to the
level of fine art. Prepare to be inspired!" - Charlie Frye

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

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