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Issue Number: #1232
Date: Sunday 6th September 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. "Masters Of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
3. September Linking Ring Features Singapore Magician
4. Paul Gertner Magic from China
5. Brookledge
6. Children's Magic: A Fun Simple Prop! - #374 - Kyle Peron
7. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
8. Lior Manor - One-time Corporate Magic Workshop In NYC
9. Band of Magicians New Zealand Tour
10. 24nd Annual New England Gathering Of The Magi
11. The Japan Cup
12. The Magic Compass
13. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015
14. e-zine Archives
15. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Highlight this week for Michele and I was seeing Australian Illusionist Cosentino present his Twisted Reality show. His show flowed well with a wonderful mixture of illusions and close-up segments and showed his maturity as a dynamic and confident performer.

Rosemary McCarthy, owner of International Entertainment Ltd (New Zealand) has generously continued her sponsorship of Magic New Zealand for a further year which is greatly appreciated.

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-2015/1232-Sep06-2015.html

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

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2. "Masters Of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
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Message by Steve Moyer (US)

"Spinning The Classics" (TV-PG) (HDTV)

Distorting The Senses - 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, Barry & Stuart, Sos & Victoria, Murray SawChuck, Michael Turco and Rick Thomas.

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3. September Linking Ring Features Singapore Magician
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Message by Dennis Schick, US

The cover story of the September issue of The Linking Ring is a profile of Wee Kien Meng, of Singapore, who performs as "Mr. Bottle" Why you ask? You'll just have to read the profile to find out. The issue also features continuing coverage of the I.B.M. Convention in Jacksonville in July. Seventeen pages are devoted to reviews and photos for the Big Three events, as well as the lectures.

There are also reviews of the Kapital Kidvention by John Cloninger, and the annual convention of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians (including a brief history of the FCM) by Dennis Schick, as well as articles about "The Magic of Winning Kids Over," by Sammy Smith, and "Marketing Magic," a new series from Kent Cummins about how to make money in magic.

Of course there are all the regular columns (Cutting Up Jackpots, Polishing the Rings, Experiments in Magic Theatre, The Therapy of Magic, and The Longon Eyes), and the always-popular Trick Section (The Card Corner, Simple Diversions, Expert at the Tech Table, and Situationally Yours). The One-Man Parade this month is from our cover subject, Kien, who brings us eleven effects, with terrific illustrations by Tony Dunn.

Ring Events brings reports of events by Ring 26 (New York City), Ring 317 in Suffolk County, New York, and Ring 392, a brand new Ring in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. There are twelve new books, DVDs and tricks reviewed in the Hocus in Focus section; and eight magicians are honored in the Broken Wand.

And don't forget the advertisers. Their support of the magazine helps hold down the costs to bring it to you. Please read all of them, go to their Web pages and look around, and when you buy something from them, say you saw their ad in The Linking Ring.

There are one hundred and fifty-six pages in the September issue of The Linking Ring. Members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians can read it online right now while they wait for the printed copy to arrive in the mail. For more information on the I.B.M., go to www.magician.org.

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4. Paul Gertner Magic from China
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Message by Paul Gertner (US)

Here is a clip from my close-up show for 2,000 people in China that your readers might enjoy. We just finished 33 shows in 30 cities over 7 weeks. Quite an experience.

https://youtu.be/5hiKH1CzviI

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5. Brookledge
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Article sent by Mel Kientz (US)

Huff Post - Entertainment

Brookledge:
L.A.'s Mysterious
Secret Showplace

by Bernie Shine
Attorney, Correspondent, Provocateur

The Magic Castle is a private club and the home of the Academy of Magic Arts, created by brothers Milt Larsen and Bill Larsen Jr. The place opened in 1963 in an old Victorian mansion in Hollywood, California. As a young man in law school, I was a professional magician who would often appear in their close-up room in the early 1970s. I was introduced to the place by Dai Vernon, the world's greatest magic mentor, who became a friend and ultimately a client.

Bill Larsen passed away in 1993, but brother Milt is still with us, as is Bill's widow, Irene. Bill's daughter, Erika, is now the President of the Academy of Magic Arts. The Larsen's are the first family of magic, preserving both the art and promoting the artists.

Irene resides in a Spanish-style estate in the Hancock Park area of Los Angeles, with a magical history of its own. In 1929 it was the home of magic manufacturer Floyd Thayer. He named it "Brookledge," a tribute to a brook that runs through the property. In 1933 he built a showroom, workshop, and theatre adjacent to his home to showcase his high quality props, and it became the Thayer Magic Studio. It was transformed into a private gathering place for the finest magicians from all over the world. They would often stage shows in the theater, demonstrating their latest and greatest effects to their peers. It was the business and social hub for magic in 1930's Los Angeles.

In 1942, Thayer hung up his top hat and sold the property and his business to the Larsen family. Like this author, William Larsen, Sr. was an attorney as well as a professional magician. His sons, Bill and Milt, grew up in Brookledge, and the place continued to be a meeting place for conjurors and prestidigitators-- ultimately inspiring the Larsen brothers to create The Magic Castle®, a venue envisioned by their father.

Brookledge stayed in the family, and became the home of Bill and Irene Larsen and their children. Daughter Erika grew up there, and in 2009 she came up with the idea to return the property to what it once was. She opened the theatre, studio, and outdoor areas as a private venue for friends and guests for invitation-only variety arts performances which have become known as "The Brookledge Follies."

It is indeed a magical place, with the restored theatre, an exotic secret garden and that wonderful bridge-covered brook running through the property. But the real magic transcends the location and is attributable to the charm, humor, and grace of 79 year old Irene and of her daughter, Erika, who produces these shows, bringing a unique brand of vaudeville-inspired talent to Brookledge every month. Erika's daughter Liberty, is a frequent performer in the Follies and is following in the same family tradition.

Last night I was once again their guest for a moon lit garden reception and show, followed by an after-party, all with an eclectic group of attendees-- an odd ball mix of magicians, performers, celebs, and a wide array of other interesting invitees.

This particular show featured magician Michael Cabonaro, marionettist Matt Scott, vocalist Ursula Knudson, and ventriloquist Jay Johnson, with music directed by house musician Kristian Hoffman.

Carbonaro performed a spooky Spirit Cabinet effect, his variation of something that's been a classic since the mid-1800s. Carbonaro was often seen as "The Magic Clerk" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and is the host of the cable show The Carbonaro Effect. It was a pleasure to see some of his presentations.

My friend Jay Johnson is one of the finest ventriloquists in the business. He did a 20 minute closing set with his singing vulture puppet that delighted the audience. Jay won a well-deserved Tony Award© in 2007 for his Broadway Show, "Jay Johnson, the Two and Only," a production that transcends ventriloquism to be a touching and entertaining theatrical experience. Jay is also known for his work as the character "Chuck" on the television series "Soap," where he was always accompanied by his alter ego, a puppet named "Bob." Bob also sometimes appears at Brookledge.

On other occasions, I have seen a wide variety of avant-garde performers, such as frequent host magician Rob Zabrecky, Prince Poppycock, Puddles Pity Party, as well as sword swallowers, burlesque queens, dancers, fire eaters, contortionists, comics, and even a guy who put himself inside a giant balloon. Often brilliant, sometimes bizarre, the venue is more Felliniesque than Shakespearean.

"A place you can hardly believe exists. A fairy tale come to life. Not only is it a historical landmark, it is simply magical." -- Paul Reubens (aka: Pee-wee Herman).

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6. Children's Magic: A Fun Simple Prop! - #374 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

I thought I would share an interesting and simple prop I use at my shows that is really not magical in nature at all but serves several purposes. I was talking to a friend about it the other day and thought I would share it with you all.

It is interesting to note that when doing children's magic, it is often the journey you take people on that is often times more fun for the audience then the main effect itself. This tends to be the nature of kid show performances. Kids want to have fun and the journey you take them on should be as much fun if not more fun than the main trick itself.

With this in mind, I love the use of funny props or comedy props used in the course of the show that really have nothing to do with magic but are used to make the journey and experience a fun one for all who are watching, both kids and adults. If we are there to entertain, then we do not always have to spend 100% of our time entertaining with just magic alone.

There are also times in a kid show performance where you know people are going to do certain things. This cannot be any truer than when performing for a birthday party. You just know from the nature of a birthday party performance that certain things will happen in the course of the show by the adults or parents. These are often things you cannot control and are not in nature wrong by any means but can slow down the performance.

One of these situations that happen for me all the time is when people want to take photos during the performance. When little Joey is up on stage, mom and dad are inclined to want to snap photos left and right. This really does not bother me at all because I am there to make Joey and his parent's day the most magical possible while solving the problems they hired me for.

I started thinking that there must be a way in which when this happens, I can be prepared so that I can add humor to this moment and not cause the show to slow down the pace. I wanted to devise a way in which the situation was prepared for by me in some fun manner.

When parents did take photos during the show, the problem for me became that the shots and flash would go off leading to a kind of bad photo because the parent has no idea when to snap a good shot. This happens simply because they do not know the show or what I am going to do next. I tried to figure out a fun way to give them a cue to take a good shot but have it play for laughs and be entertaining to the show format itself.

The solution was a simple clapper board used in movies. I got mine at a novelty store for a few bucks. You can probably find them most anywhere if you keep your eyes open. Now I place my stage name on the board and my website URL. I keep this behind my table at all times and I am ready to go.

This can be used in several ways. If you see someone about to take a shot, you can scream, "WAIT!!!!!" then run back get the clapper board, pose and get the laugh and a decent shot at the same time. The other way is if the parent does not know when a good shot might be there for the b-day party child. This is when you can cue them and take out the board, pose and say, "Kodak Moment Take One!". In both ways it gets a laugh but serves a purpose.

Now I have created comedy in the show and the show still flows even when a situation like this comes up. It not only helps the parents, but it shows how much of a professional I am that I have thought of something for the situation when it occurs.

Also, the beauty of having your name and URL on the board is that now every single photo that is taken is branded with your information. You know they will show the picture around long after you leave. This is effective marketing done in a fun manner. Long after you are gone, the photo on the fridge will be marketing you and anyone they show the photo to.

It is a fun little prop that I have had a lot of fun with and hope you all may as well. Enjoy.

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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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7. 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:

- Ryan Davidson's Insights On Sold-Out Shows
- Former Lawyer Turns To Magic
- Houdini Convention A Draw To Appleton
- Derek Hughes' AGT Run
- Three Ropes And 1000 Laughs by Cody Fisher
- Merge by Paul Romhany
- Magician Takes Anti-Bullying Message To Schools
- Blind Magician Riding Subway To Bigger Stages
- Naked Magicians Wave Wands In Hong Kong
- The Matrix Pad by Richard Griffin
- Magician Proposes On Stage
- Promotion by Kyle Purnell

Video of the week: A wonderful look at FISM 2015 by Val Cardana.

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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8. Lior Manor - One-time Corporate Magic Workshop In NYC
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Message by Guy B

This is a very quick news flash to let you know that One of my Favorites of all time, Lior Manor is doing a one time workshop in NYC.
This is your chance to learn from the very best!!!!

Very Limited - details below:

Israel's top corporate mentalist, Lior Manor, will be in New York City for an exclusive workshop for professional mentalists on Saturday, September 26th from 10:30am-2:30pm.

This is the chance to learn the routines that have taken Lior around the world to trade shows, sales meetings and conventions for his clients.

Seating will be limited.

Cost: $250.00 Payable in advance via PayPal to: liormagic@yahoo.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/1485327401768338/

Come, or share with your professional friends!

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9. Band of Magicians New Zealand Tour
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Message by Adam Mada

National tour schedule below.

Auckland
http://aucklandlive.co.nz/bandofmagicians.aspx
9/9 - Wed - 7:30
9/10 - Thurs - 7:30
9/11 - Fri - 7:30
9/12 - Sat - 2pm, 7:30pm
9/13 - Sun - 11am, 5pm

Christchurch
http://isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/shows/band-of-magicians/
9/17 - Thur
9/18 - Fri
9/19 - Sat - x2

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10. 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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11. The Japan Cup
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Message by Tashiro Shigeru (Japan)
The President of JCMA
Japan Close-up Magicians' Association

If
You are expecting the same format as dozens of other Magic conventions

Do Not Come To The Japan Cup.

If
You are expecting to just "fade into the crowd"
and not be a participant but just an "observer"

Do Not Come To The Japan Cup.

If
You don't want to learn from the Best Japanese and international
Close-Up performers and inventors

Do Not Come To The Japan Cup.

If
You are looking for a run-of-the-mill
Close-Up Magic convention

Do Not Come To The Japan Cup.

But . . .

If you want to BE part of the action - If you want to experience lectures and performances like never before - If you want to session with people whose common language is Magic and whose Friendship will last a lifetime - If you want to enjoy the culture and Magic that goes far beyond the convention (It's called Japan!) - If you want to be captivated by the most fascinating city in the world and (if you are able to stay longer) towns that specialize in hospitality and time travel - If you want to feast on some of the most sumptuous and beautiful cuisine in the world - If you want to discover a country and people who will make thoughts of going anywhere else a lot less enticing…..
Then, you have only one choice:

The Japan Cup - 2016
18, 19, and 20, March, 2016
Tokyo, Japan

JCAM / Japan Close-up Magicians' Association Tashiro Shigeru, The
President ... for more information: magic@kk.iij4u.or.jp

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12. The Magic Compass
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Message by Dal Sanders MIMC (US)

Two months ago The Society of American Magicians quietly launched a new service to help point magicians around the world towards the very best online content dealing with the Art of Magic. That service is called The Magic Compass.

Initially The Magic Compass was conceived as a newsletter styled email that would point readers toward magic's best viral videos, top news stories, exclusive offers, contests, polls, tricks and more. People can sign up for that newsletter at http://goo.gl/5LnzN9. The S.A.M. even produced a video to explain the idea that was voiced by Mac King. That video is at https://youtu.be/8AZOctEFnKs.

As The S.A.M. was developing this service the need for an anchoring website became apparent and that is why The Magic Compass is also a website that is regularly updated with the latest online magic information. That website can be found at http://www.magic-compass.com.

Since being launched, The Magic Compass has already delivered news to thousands of readers. This week alone The Compass has directed viewers to videos and posts of magician Nathan J. Roberts making a little girl's parents reappear after being deployed overseas, Justin Flom's Mega-Mix, Penn & Teller's appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and a Young and Strange magic Prank in England.

After quietly launching The Magic Compass, The S.A.M. is now ready for a full roll out. This service is not just for members of The Society of American Magicians but for anyone with an interest in The Art of Magic.

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13. 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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14. 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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