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Issue Number: #1245
Date: Sunday 1st November 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. Criss Angel Cancels Las Vegas Shows
3. Penguin Live Lecture
4. An American Magician Takes His Tricks To China
5. The Trailer For "Disillusioned,"
6. Continued Growth - #381 - Kyle Peron
7. The Magic Word Podcast - Project Alpha With Mike Edwards
8. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
9. Broken Wand Peter D'Arcy
10. The Magic Word Podcast - The Science Of Magic With Dr.
Tony Barnhart
11. Japan Magic 2016
12. Las Vegas Magic - November 2015
13. The Great Magician, Shimada, Will Be Appearing At Magicpalooza
14. 32nd NZ International Magicians Convention Award Results
15. e-zine Archives
16. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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A major highlight for Michele and me this year was to attend
the 32nd NZ International Magicians Convention held in Wellington.
In our opinion this would have to be the best New Zealand
Magician's convention we have attended.
Congratulations
must go to Nopera Whitley (Convention President) and his
dedicated Convention Committee: Bruce Stokell, Paul Bates,
Nichola Prokop, Anton van Helden and Sean Dougherty for
organizing this fabulous convention.
For
those New Zealand magicians that didn't attend, you missed
something really special.
If
you 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-2015/1245-Nov01-2015.html
Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. Criss Angel Cancels Las Vegas Shows
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Article forwarded on by Phillip Reilly
CP
Entertainment
Magician
Criss Angel Cancels Las Vegas Shows to be with Son diagnosed
with Cancer.
In
a Facebook post on Saturday, famous magician Criss Angel
said he had to cancel his shows in Las Vegas due to "a
family emergency".
"In
light of a family emergency the news I was going to announce
this weekend will be postponed. Thank you," he wrote
to fans.
According
to Today, Angel flew to Australia after learning that his
son was diagnosed with leukemia. His son, Johnny Chrisstopher
Sarantakos, who will be turning two soon, has started undergoing
chemotherapy in Australia.
The
"Mindfreak" magician also took to Twitter and
shared a photo of him holding his son in his arms with the
caption "Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers.
Criss."
The
outlet noted that many fans were unaware that Angel had
a son, but they sent their prayers and love to show support
for the levitating magician. His Twitter photo immediately
gained thousands of favorites, as fans continued to support
Angel's journey toward his son's recovery.
On
Monday morning, Angel updated his Twitter fans on Johnny's
condition saying, "4th day chemo-Shaunyl,Johnny&I
can't thank u enough for the overwhelming outpouring of
love,prayers&support," with a photo of Johnny in
a hospital bed cradled between Angel and his son's mother,
Shaunyl Benson.
In
another photo on Instagram, the illusionist posted a photo
of him carrying Johnny, as the cancer-stricken toddler looked
at the camera with a tiny smile that implied how his tiny
body still fights for hope.
According
to Entertainment Tonight Online, Angel's canceled Las Vegas
shows are part of his "BeLIEve" tour. The outlet
also notes that while this is the first time the magician
has canceled his shows in the past seven years, the shows
will resume at the Luxor on Nov. 4.
Johnny
was diagnosed with acute lymphobastic leukemia, a type of
cancer that is common in children wherein the white blood
cells supposedly developing in the bone marrow are affected.
For
article go to:
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/celebrities/criss-angel-cancels-las-vegas-shows-after-son-is-diagnosed-with-leukemia-1.11018030
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3. Penguin Live Lecture
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Message by Tom Dobrowolski
I'll
be doing a Penguin Live lecture on November 8. Details at
this link; http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/6129
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4. An American Magician Takes His Tricks To China
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Article forward on by Peter Grey (US)
Los
Angeles Times
Magician
Franz Harary is driving through the Las Vegas of China,
trying to remember the last time he did a show in the United
States. "Three years ago, maybe?" he says tentatively.
"I think it was some Christmas thing. Or maybe it was
an Indian casino."
As
he pulls into the parking lot of a new $3.2-billion casino
resort called Studio City, the gate attendant gives him
a blank stare. "Do you have a pass?" he asks.
Harary
is used to it. Though he's made the space shuttle disappear,
levitated Michael Jackson and filled scores of stadium shows
across Asia, the 53-year-old has neither the debonair air
of a David Copperfield nor the Goth theatricality of a Criss
Angel to mark him as a celebrity offstage. His L.A. publicist
even touts him with the somewhat awkward brag: "The
most famous magician on planet Earth is a guy you've never
heard of."
"My
name's in the computer," Harary tells the guard with
not a hint of annoyance. "Have a look."
But
now the Hollywood-based illusionist can just point to the
Studio City marquee. On Tuesday, the casino opened Franz
Harary's House of Magic, a permanent, $40-million venue
with a rotating cast of magicians.
Milt
Larsen, founder of Hollywood's famed Magic Castle private
club, says the scale of the project is "very unusual,"
with nothing quite like it attempted since Caesars shut
down its $35-million Magical Empire in Vegas more than a
decade ago.
With
room for 300 patrons per show (tickets: $50) and plans for
up to four performances daily, Harary's House of Magic aims
to help Macau do what Sin City did 15 to 20 years ago: start
shedding its seedy image and add more family-friendly entertainment
to diversify the city's customer base.
A
slowdown in the Chinese economy, a corruption crackdown
that has chilled high-roller visits and government limits
on the number of gaming tables have also added pressure
on Macau casinos to branch out. And with six new casino
resorts opening in the former Portuguese colony in the next
two years, properties are keen to add distinctive elements
that will distinguish them from competitors.
"That's
all good for me - it means Franz is more important,"
says Harary, a self-deprecating Michigan native who doesn't
drink or smoke and immediately apologizes for sounding "freaking
egotistical." But then he adds with a grin: "A
lot of the guys in the really expensive suits are catering
to my wishes compared to even a year ago."…….
For
the balance of the article go to:
http://www.latimes.com/world/great-reads/la-fg-c1-macau-magician-20151028-story.html
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5. The Trailer For "Disillusioned,"
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Message by Matt Marcy (US)
The
trailer for "Disillusioned," Matt Marcy's new
magical web series, is now available!
"Disillusioned"
is a new comedy web series about a professional magician
struggling to find love, success, and respect in an art
form that "doesn't really get any." The show was
written and produced by Matt Marcy, and the first season
of six episodes premieres on Friday, November 6, at www.DisillusionedShow.com
You
can learn more and watch the trailer NOW by visiting www.DisillusionedShow.com
or on the show's Facebook page at facebook.com/DisillusionedShow
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6. Continued Growth - #381 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kylekellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
The
key to any success in magic is the ability to learn and
to continue to grow. You never stop growing. Always evaluate,
elevate and apply what you learn every time out.
One
big key is "Listen To Your Audience". They alone
will tell you what they like if you are willing enough to
listen to them. Always take note during and after every
performance and really find out what got the reactions and
what made people laugh or clap. This self-evaluation is
critical because you will often find that what you think
is a great part is totally different then what the audience
reacts to.
You
must realize that your shows are geared to a particular
audience and market. Each audience and each market has its
own criteria. In order to do this well, you need the ability
to gauge what works and what does not and evolve the show
and it's routines over time.
Being
a success in any market means having the ability to adapt,
learn and make changes as you go along. Each gig you perform
at should be a learning experience. This is how you grow
and how you ensure you are giving the very best to the clients
each time out.
I
always try to make it a habit of writing down everything
that happens right, wrong or any successful tips and get
it all on paper or recorded. It helps me grow and not make
any of the same mistakes. It helps me also to remember what
went right and what happy accidents I want to build into
the show.
Each
day after the event I list everything I learned, things
I can do better, stuff I want to remember to pack, things
that worked out great, things that did not work out great
etc. These really need to be studied so that the performer
grows as he or she does the markets they work each year.
If
I constantly write stuff down, I am learning as I go and
can build upon my knowledge at the same time. If I cannot
solve an issue, this reminds me to seek out my peers in
search for an answer.
If
I improve every time out, I am making myself that much more
valuable to my clients. If I take notes, I often times can
come up with great and new ideas that adds value to them
and more income for myself.
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.
Entertainers,
please visit:
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
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7. The Magic Word Podcast - Project Alpha With Mike Edwards
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
This
week on The Magic Word Podcast, we take our traveling microphone
to Phoenix, Arizona where we chat over lunch with Mike Edwards,
one of the two young men who were at the epicenter of Project
Alpha about 35 years ago. For those not familiar with this
subject, Wikipedia explains it this way, "Project Alpha
was an elaborate hoax that began in 1979 and ended with
its disclosure in 1981. It was orchestrated by the stage
magician and skeptic James Randi. It involved planting two
fake psychics, Steve Shaw (now better known as Banachek)
and Michael Edwards, into a paranormal research project."
In
this podcast, Mike Edwards tells what led up to this project
and how he got involved. He also tells about how Steve "Banachek"
Shaw came into the project and how the two of them worked
together to work on this Project. There are several interesting
stories that Mike shares in this podcast including one surprising
revelation (at least it was to me) at the end of the podcast.
I have talked with Banachek many times about his participation
in the Project but I had never heard the story from the
other "psychic's" perspective. I think you will
enjoy this as it is the perfect lead-in to the Halloween
weekend.
You
can watch the videos, see some photos, read the blog, get
some great links, listen online and download the MP3 file
all at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/261-project-alpha-with-mike-edwards
In
case you missed last week's podcast with Anthony Barnhart,
Ph.D., it is still online (along with the previous hundreds
of podcasts and blogs). It was a fascinating chat about
the psychology and science of magic. You can go there directly
at this link: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/260-tony-barnhart
If
you want to help The Magic Word, there are several ways
you can show your support. One is by "Liking"
us on Facebook and following us on Twitter #MagicWordPod.
That is free and easy to do. You will be able to keep up
with what's going on and interact with others as you share
your thoughts, ideas and suggestions for future podcasts.
Secondly, you can help by going to the iTunes store and
giving The Magic Word Podcast a five star rating along with
some nice comment on why you enjoy the podcast. That would
really help a lot and again, costs you nothing but a few
minutes of your time.
If
you are in a financial position to donate some amount, any
amount, then you can easily do that with a one-time donation
through PayPal to scottwellsmagic@gmail.com It is easy to
do, too. Just visit the podcast website at http://themagicwordpodcast.com
and click on the Donate Now button at the top left of your
screen.
And
if you will consider becoming a sustaining sponsor with
a monthly pledge of any amount, then please visit http://patreon.com/themagicword
for more details on how you can support The Magic Word with
your pledge.
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8. 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:
-
Topit Revolution by Edouard Boulanger
- 21-Year-Old Magician Hosts TedTalk
- Dynamo Promises Revolutionary Show
- Assistant Seriously Injured During Rehearsal
- Shortest Magician Stands Tall In Dubai
- Ian Adair 2015 John Nevil Maskelyne Prize
- Jake Banfield in Sprezzatura
- New Zealand Magicians Convention
- Controversy follows AGT Winner To Vegas
- Ariann Black's Seance Experience
- Handomatic by Mark Southworth
- The Magic Dentist
Video
of the Week: Denny Haney in short film "The Finale".
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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9. Broken Wand Peter D'Arcy
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Message by Quentin Reynolds (UK)
The
funeral of the late Peter D'Arcy (Peter John Syrett, July
1927 - 29th September 2015) took place on Friday, 23rd October
in Leathehead, England.
I
first encountered him through his book Children's Parties
a Speciality, published by Goodliffe. Two complete one hour
themed shows were detailed, one about the house of The Little
Crooked Man, and the other a box of large children's building
blocks which contained tricks. At the end of the show the
bricks were reassembled to from a castle. The portcullis
was raised to reveal a live rabbit. Much to the chagrin
of my mother, I took over part of the kitchen table for
a couple of months as I made up this show.
Peter
was a regular at the British Ring conventions for many years,
often helping as a steward and went on many of the Repro
cruises. Five years ago, after his partner John died, Peter
moved to a retirement home in Chorley Wood.
Besides
being a Gold Star member of the Inner Magic Circle, Peter
was a top Toastmaster and active member of the Concert Artists
Association.
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10. The Magic Word Podcast - The Science Of Magic With Dr.
Tony Barnhart
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
Leading
up to Halloween, this week on The Magic Word we talk with
Anthony Barnhart, PhD about his psychological study on the
Science of Magic. "Magic Tony" (as he likes to
be called) started his study while at Northern Arizona University.
His study focuses on how the brain works and why "we
are tricked". I learned of his work while I was attending
the 2013 I.B.M. convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Being the
hoarder, I mean, "collector" I am, I recently
ran across the brochure I had kept since then and contacted
him to find out the results of his work.
As
it happened, first of all, I found that Tony had moved from
Phoenix and now resides in Kenosha, Wisconsin where he is
a professor at Carthage College. Second of all, I found
out that his work is far from complete and he did not get
enough volunteers in Arizona to validate any hypothesis.
So, he is still at work and hoping to complete the project
and write the paper soon. He needs a good "core sample"
of magicians to complete his study. He hopes that now he
lives closer to Chicago, Illinois and a much larger population
of magicians, that he will be able to draw more prestidigitators
and complete his study.
If
you live in, around or near the Chicago area, or plan to
visit there soon, then perhaps you can make time to help
Tony with completing this project. It could have far reaching
implications in our magical world and give us insights into
the brain that we haven't seen before…and you could
be part of it!
To
learn more, listen to the podcast at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/260-tony-barnhart
And, of course, you can download it from iTunes. If you
are an Apple user and listen to The Magic Word through iTunes
and you are not in the financial position to be a financial
supporter of the podcast, then you can help by giving The
Magic Word Podcast a five star rating and leaving a positive
comment. It will really help!
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11. Japan Magic 2016
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Message by Paul Critelli (US)
March
16, 2016 - departure for Japan
March
27, 2016 - departure back to the USA
What
if . . .
.
. . I told you that you could go to a three-day Close-up
Magic convention in Tokyo, Japan and all it would cost would
be about $US3500?
You'd
tell me to get back on my medication.
But
. . . what If I told you that for about that price you would
Spend
a total of eleven days in Japan
See some incredible sights of Tokyo by day and night (Magic
bars and plenty more . . . )
Take some day tours to fantastic towns and sights outside
of Tokyo (either by the fastest and most comfortable trains
in the world or private coach)
Spend one night in an authentic Japanese inn (Ryokan)
Stay in incredibly clean and comfortable 3 - 4 stars hotels
in Tokyo
Dine on some of the best food in the world at a Magic party
and award show that is the climax to three-days of a Close-up
Magic convention that YOU will have the opportunity to PARTICIPATE
in as you have NEVER participated in any other Magic convention
Meet some world-famous Magical superstars
Become friends with people from Japan and a few other places
called "the rest of the world" Have the time of
your life . . .
Well,
now you might say,
"Tell
me more, Japan Lover!"
OK,
The Japan Cup wants YOU to attend. The Japan Cup also knows
that you MIGHT have a significant other who may only want
to see some of the shows and attend the Award Party (believe
me, this is a MUST GO TO event!). There is a slight difference
between the "Full Convention Attendee" (show,
lectures, workshops, surprises like you will not believe,
the Award Party) and the "Show and Party Only Attendee."
The price difference is about $100.
The
rest of the package is a chance to experience the beauty
of Japan, the wonder of its culture and history, and the
hospitality and friendliness of the Japanese people.
Once
you visit Japan, You Will Be Back.
So,
we have put together a Japan Magic 2016 Package that is
for the casual traveler who is on a budget, likes new and
wonderful and safe adventures, and does not need a minute-by-minute
schedule! Of course, there will be tours for the small group
(we are looking at under 12 people), but if you are like
I am, you love surprises and the freedom to NOT do some
things. We got you covered, but we also predict you will
LOVE every minute of what we have to offer.
This
is a first for me, but the real professional behind this
is Sakura Nakazato - THE best travel agent that I have ever
met. Believe me, even if you don't take us up on this offer,
call her in the future for ANY and ALL of your international
travel needs. She loves Magicians and she likes to do favors
for me! I am very lucky!
So,
IF you have any interest in this, PLEASE email me as soon
as possible.
Do
we have all the details and final costs down? No.
Do
we need to have SOME idea of people who are very interested
in this great trip now? Yes.
We
are looking at some deadlines for booking what we need to
book by the early part of December - flights (costs vary
from $1300 to $1500 depending on where you live in the USA)
- and we would have to have some deposits in.
There
are many other things I would run by you, but this is a
first notification. If Japan Magic 2016 works, OUTSTANDING!
If we don't have enough interest (and that is a few as 6
or so), then we tried.
Contact
me for more information and talk.
Thank
you,
Paul
Critelli - MagicPaul@aol.com
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12. Las Vegas Magic - November 2015
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com
Black's Magic - Ariann Black
Opens October 30th
7 pm (Dark Sun. - Thurs.) - Giordano Theatre @ The Boulevard,
3528 S Maryland Pkwy.
www.gioboxoffice.com/blvdliveproductionshows/
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
Dirk Arthur Wild Magic
4:00 pm (Dark Sun.) - The International Westgate Theater,
Westgate.
www.westgatedestinations.com/nevada/las-vegas/westgate-las-vegas-hotel-casino/entertainment/dirk-arthur
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 Sun.. - Mon.) - Skyfall Lounge, Delano Hotel
at Mandalay Bay.
www,delanolasvegas.com/dining/skyfall-lounge.aspx
Free to locals until 10 pm.
Mat Franco - Magic Reinvented Nightly
7 pm - 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 Tues. and Fri.) - Sincity Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
www.planethollywoodresort.com/shows/murray-celebrity-magician.html
Free Children's Ticket & 2 Popcorns: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/murray-celebrity-magician/
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
$12.50 Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/nathan-burton-comedy-magic/
Paranormal - Frederic Da Silva
4 pm, (Dark Tues. & Thurs.) - Windows Showroom, Bally's.
www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/paranormal#.VTaCb2dFA-w
2-for-1 Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/paranormal/
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
Underworld Las Vegas
October 8th thru 31st ONLY
Christian Diamond and Escapologist/Magician Randilyn - 7:30
pm. (Dark Thur.) - Underworld Theater, 2nd Floor, Royal
Resort.
www.underworldlasvegas.com
2-for-1 Tickets: Mention "Las Vegas Magic List"
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
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.
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 Lectures open to the Magic Community listed
below.
Darwin's
Magic Club 9 pm each Wed. at Boomers, 3200 Sirius Ave.
Upcoming Special Events
October, 2015
Through Oct. 31: Dixie Dooley, Bonnie Screams featuring
Magic and Horror. Every Sunday @ 2 & 4 - Boulevard Mall.
Through Oct. 31: Underworld Las Vegas, Christian Diamond
and Escapologist/Magician Randilyn - 7:30 pm. (Dark Thur.)
- Underworld Theater, 2nd Floor, Royal Resort.
www.underworldlasvegas.com
2-for-1 Tickets: Mention "Las Vegas Magic List"
Oct. 21-24: Magic & Meaning Conference presented by
McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Eugene
Burger, Tobias Beckwith and Dr. Larry Hass with special
guest Max Maven.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Oct. 30: Dixie Dooley will conduct the 30th Annual Houdini
Séance in Las Vegas
November, 2015
Nov. 2: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Marius
Eddy. 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
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
Nov. 19-22: Building your Business as a Magician presented
by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Tobias
Beckwith.
www.magicalwisdom.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
February, 2016
Feb. 12-13: Hypnotic Wizardry, presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Jeff McBride, and special guest Dr.
Richard Nongard.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Feb. 20 8 p.m. Comedy Rocks Special Guest Headliner Justin
Willman. Tickets go on sale Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. - Rocks Lounge,
Red Rock Resort
March, 2016
Mar. 16-18: Master Class presented by McBride's Magic &
Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Mar. 20-22: Magic for Speakers & Presenters presented
by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Eugene
Burger, Tobias Beckwith and Dr. Larry Hass.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Mar. 24-26: Magic & Medicine presented by McBride's
Magic & Mystery School.Jeff McBride and Eugene Burger
with special guest Ricardo Rosencranz.
www.magicalwisdom.com
August, 2016
Aug. 14-17: The 25th Anniversary of Magic Magazine celebration
at MAGIC Live! - The Orleans
Registration is now open.
www.magicmagazine.com/live/register/
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13. The Great Magician, Shimada, Will Be Appearing At Magicpalooza
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Message by Dan Stapleton (US)
The
great magician, Shimada, will be appearing at Magicpalooza,
May 27-29, Orlando, Florida.
Shimada
will be not only be performing one of his stage acts, but
he also will be on stage in an afternoon event, "Meet
Shimada"... and for the first 10 who sign up, Shimada
will be having a private "workshop" one-on-one.
Again this is limited to the first ten registrants. Imagine,
a chance to sit with a living legend and learn from one
of the best! This workshop is limited to only 10 people
and cost (not included as part of your registration) is
$100. Contact Registration Chair, Lynn, today at lynnmf1952@hotmail.com
so that she can add you to the list.
Known
throughout the world as an elegant and classical performer,
Haruo Shimada has firmly established himself as one of the
most successful magicians of all time.
Born
in Tokyo, Japan in 1940, young Shimada became interested
in magic after seeing one of the Tenyo magic counters in
a local store.
Shimada
was fascinated by the art and took his newfound hobby to
the level of earnest studying and practicing. Subsequently,
he began his magic career at age thirteen as a demonstrator
for the Japanese magic firm Tenyo. Beginning his performing
career at the age of 18 with his act featuring billiard
ball magic, he worked in many venues and made several Television
appearances, and also a royal command performance for Hirohito
and his family.
Shortly
thereafter, inspired by seeing Channing Pollock in the 1962
Italian film "European Nights," he developed a
dove act which became quite successful. Shimada left Japan
in 1965 to tour Australia and Mexico. While appearing in
Australia, he met his wife Deanna; after their marriage
she joined the act and they toured Australia for the next
few years, also doing considerable television work.
Later,
they toured through over twenty countries, and did a television
series running several months while in Mexico. They moved
to the United Sates in 1970 where, in addition to the dove
act, Shimada premiered an act in traditional Japanese wardrobe;
this featured the production of several multi-colored parasols
and fans of various kinds. Shimada wanted to add the art
of stage illusion and theatrics to his repertoire, and in
1975, he and Deanna premiered his extravagant Dragon Act.
His Dragon Act proved to be a crowd-pleasing spectacular
routine in which after producing a multitude of colorful
parasols, he battles gigantic 60 foot long fire-breathing
dragons in a mythical tale set against a spectacular kabuki
theater backdrop.
Like
the dove act, it has proven quite successful; Shimada and
Deanna have performed it in venues from Las Vegas to Paris
to London and throughout the world. Up to this point, his
act had been done in Western-style costume, a modified tail
suit. Shimada decided that to satisfy his repeat customers,
a second, Eastern-costumed and -styled act would have to
be developed.
Shimada
who performed as Liberace's opening act at the Hilton Las
Vegas in 1982. For five years, he appeared as the guest
star of the Riviera Hotel's "Splash" where he
featured his Dove Act. He has appeared on the tonight show
with Johnny Carson four times and has also worked with several
celebrities, including Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett and Bill
Cosby. His popularity garnered him four television specials
in Japan which were filmed around him in 1989. Also at Magicpalooza,
the late night Friday event is "Sideshow". Witness
our eccentric group of performers as our guide takes you
around the hotel ballroom where various platform stages
display sword swallowers, fire eaters, glass walkers and
more.
Free
cotton candy and popcorn for all. Hurry, hurry, hurry...step
right up and register for Magicpalloza!
For
more information see www.floridamagiciansassociation.com
or contact Lynn at lynnmf1952@hotmail.com
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14. 32nd NZ International Magicians Convention Award Results
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Message by Mick Peck (NZ)
Paul Romhany received the highest award for excellence for
a New Zealand magician, The Grand Master of Magic.
Philippa Nunn received a Magic New Zealand Lifetime Achievement
Award in recognition of her work as a professional magic
Assistant and stage partner.
Jonathan
Usher received a Magic New Zealand Lifetime Achievement
Award in recognition of his long term service and charitable
contributions of entertainment through Rotary International.
32nd
New Zealand International Magicians Convention, Wellington
competition results:
Parlour
act - Jeremy Rolston
Senior Close up act - Tony Shin
Most Promising Performer - Reuben Tyrie
Best Effect of the Convention - Soon Jee Low
Best Card Effect - Bradley Detman
Best Comedy Award - Brendan Dooley
Best Mental Effect - Jeremy Rolston
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15. 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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