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Issue Number: #1271
Date: Sunday 10th April 2016
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. Vanish Magic Magazine Edition 25
3. New Zealand Convention 2017
4. The Magic Word Podcast: Alex Pandrea
5. Human Deck Of Cards Featured In April Linking Ring
6. How to Control Your Nerves: Part 1
7. Meet And Greet - #394 - Kyle Peron
8. Disillusioned Wins Best Comedy Of The Year
9. Naked With A Deck Of Cards - Steve Valentine
10. Kickstarter Campaign - R Paul Wilson
11. Do You Believe In Magic? Congress Does.
12. Charles Gauci Sydney Lecture
13. Magic Castle Swap Meet
14. Magic Masters Banquet
15. One Night Only In April - Overindulge: The Fat Brothers
16. MagicWeek - Magic in the UK
17. Choomantar Magic Asia 2016
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2016-Jan-to-Dec-2016/1271-Apr10-2016.html

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

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2. Vanish Magic Magazine Edition 25
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish magazine

Edition 25 is the start of year five of Vanish - and this edition features The Ehrlich Brothers from Germany whose ticket sales outsell Madonna and Justin Beiber in Germany. The brothers are currently touring Europe with their illusion show performing in arenas that range from 10,000 to 40,000 people. This is an exclusive story with Vanish. They have also just had their own two-hour TV special aired in Germany.

We also have a very touching tribute by Ben Robinson on his dear friend Paul Daniels as well as Nick Lewin's farewell to Irene Larsen, Tihany and Tom Mullica.

Learn some great magic from platform, stage to close-up tricks. You'll learn and watch a cut-and-restored tie routine, a color change book for adults and how to produce a wad of money. There is also an ingenious book test by Louie Foxx.

Over 35 reviews of the latest magic tricks, books, DVDs and downloads.

Over 215 pages makes this an incredible issue and it's all free - view it on the new format which makes reading Vanish so much easier, as well as download direct from the magazine. Lots of new and exciting features.

Visit: www.vanishmagazine.com to get your free copy today.

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3. New Zealand Convention 2017
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Message by Nopera Whitley (NZ)

I am excited to announce that it is my intention to run the 33rd New Zealand International Magic Convention in 2017. I would suggest people watch this space for more information in the coming months and to expect registrations to open around the middle of 2016.

If any international acts intend to be visiting this side of the world in late 2017, please do send through your information to noperaw@gmail.com

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4. The Magic Word Podcast: Alex Pandrea
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

This week on The Magic Word we have a chat with one of the most interesting men in the world: Alex Pandrea. At the young age of 28, Alex has lived a lifetime of experiences including touring worldwide with his lecture, owning and operating a limo company in New York City, and being the CEO and owner of his own magic company. In this podcast Alex talks about his magic company, "Blue Crown" and his playing card company, "House of Playing Cards" that produces "NOC" cards, among others. In fact, he has so many beautiful designs that are in such demand, that he sold over 100,000 decks last year alone!

But one of the interesting things he talks about is that he no longer performs magic for payment. He performs for "real" people when the moment, need and desire is right. He creates moments in people's lives that turns simple mystery and sleight-of-hand into real, heart thumping, emotional experiences.

You can watch a video of Dan Sperry (yes, there is a relationship that is tied to the podcast…listen and learn), see some photos, receive Free video downloads, read the blog, get some discounts on upcoming conventions, listen to the podcast online, and download the MP3 files at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/283-alex-pandrea

And congratulations to the five winners of last week's contest for Greg Wilson products: John Shango, John Barr, Mike Kamlet, Sam Thielman, and Rob Dormehl. This week everyone will be a winner. Everyone who gives us their email address for Alex Pandrea's newsletter will be sent five free videos, compliments of Blue Crown. You can input your information at the bottom of the website on this week's blog.

We are within 40 "Likes" of reaching 1,000 friends on our Facebook page. If you haven't yet liked our page, you could push us over the top. Please visit: http://facebook.com/themagicwordpodcast Also, if you enjoy The Magic Word and can financially support our production efforts, then your help would be greatly appreciated…and rewarded, too! More information at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/fotmw/

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5. Human Deck Of Cards Featured In April Linking Ring
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Message by Dennis Schick (US)

The April issue of The Linking Ring is in the mail, and is on the I.B.M. Website for members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians
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The cover story features The Human Deck of Cards -- Canada's Huot and Lacroix (read the article to find out how to pronounce their names). Robin Dawes, also from Canada, interviews the two magicians, who perform individually as well as together.

There is an announcement that Dr. Steven Schlanger has taken over as Ring Reports Editor, following the ten-year tenure of T.J. Shimeld. He takes on the all-important responsibility of editing and bringing to us reports of actions of the I.B.M.'s biggest strengths -- its Rings.

Simone Marron brings us a personal experience review of the Blackpool Magic Festival in February. Guinness World Records says it is the largest magic convention in the world (3,850 people), not your everyday intimate convention. As is a tradition of The Linking Ring, featured is an In Memoriam to the best-known magician in the United Kingdom, Paul Daniels. Four of his closest friends -- Ian Adair, Trevor Louis, Paul Ray, and Vanni Pule' -- share some of their personal memories of Paul and his wife, Debbie.

Columnists in The Linking Ring are among the best in the business. This month, Kent Cummins devotes his Marketing Magic column to "Magic Marketing Materials," (business cards, fliers, brochures, etc.). Bev Bergeron's column, Cutting Up Jackpots, is entitled "Bill Siros and His Bonnie and Clyde Car." Scott Hood tells some first-hand experiences in being prepared, in his column, The Therapy Of Magic. Skip Way's Polishing The Rings column says "Come on down," using the creativity of game shows for ideas. Mike Powers turns over his The Card Corner column to Ed Oschmann, who gives us "Yours Truly."

Numismagic is the column written by Jean-Emmanuel Franzis, and this month he calls it "Standing Wild Coins." Andrew Woo's Simple Diversions is called "Light and Heavy Coin," and Jeff Prace's column, The Expert At The Tech Table, is written by Mathieu Bich and is called "iVolume." Chris Beason calls his Situationally Yours column "Espresso" this month. And Auto-Magic by Michael M. Breggar has the title "Counting on the 10-20" force.

This month's Parade is a 4F Canadian Gala Parade, from participants in the 4F Convention in Batavia, New York. It was compiled by Joan Caesar and edited by Malcolm Campbell. It includes ten effects (including two versions of one of them).

Hocus In Focus brings us reviews for a dozen new magic books, DVDs and tricks. And there are obituaries for twelve magicians in the Broken Wand, including celebrity magician Paul Daniels. We also have a special In Memoriam to Paul Daniels, which includes personal memories from four of his friends and several classic photos.

Put all these together and you have one hundred and seventy-two pages of Solid Magic -- one of the best reasons why the International Brotherhood of Magicians is the largest organization of the magical arts in the world!

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6. How to Control Your Nerves: Part 1
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Message by Laurice Chavez

Link: http://kidsentertainerhub.com/how-to-control-your-nerves-part-1/

Pre-show jitters getting the better of you? Follow these two tips to reduce, if not dispel, those nerves and be calmer and cooler as soon as your next show. Check out http://kidsentertainerhub.com/how-to-control-your-nerves-part-1/

Audience Handling Tips for Magicians

Link: http://kidsentertainerhub.com/audience-handling-tips/

Listen to this interview brimming with brilliant tips and insights from award-winning magician Paul Megram. Here you'll learn how you can manage both children and adult audiences effectively and create the perfect conditions so you can give your best show every time. Check out http://kidsentertainerhub.com/audience-handling-tips/

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7. Meet And Greet - #394 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

Ever have that awkwardness when you get to an event and realize that trying to find the main contact is like trying to find a needle in a haystack? Have you ever felt weird by showing up at the event and the client simply does not know who you are? Even though you may be wearing clothes that simple screams magician, the client still does not put 2 and 2 together. They may have seen your website or photos numerous times but at that very moment they suddenly develop amnesia.

How can you overcome these awkward meet and greet moments and how can we set up practices so that you are perceived as a professional the moment you get at an event? You want to make that first greeting with a client a good one and also make a favorable first impression with them.

How can you do this and do it well? What can you say and do to ensure it goes over well? You do not want to waste any of your set up time and you do not want to take time away from the client's duties. You want to keep it short and sweet and professional. You want just enough for both parties to know who each other is and let them know you are there. You can then get the quick information you need to begin set up and have the client pleased that you have things under control.

Often times the client at the event may not even be there or they may be involved in other things. In this case, you need to ask ahead of time about who you should ask for upon arrival. In my talks with the client (as well as my agreements and contracts I send out) it always states what time I am arriving and who I should ask for upon arriving at the event. I cannot always assume it is going to be the client. It could very well be someone else. Asking ahead of time saves me a lot of time and frustrations.

I also ask for the contact and client's cell phones as part of my confirmation agreement with the client. This way I can touch base with the client as I approach the venue. By doing it this way, they know I am about to arrive and can prepare accordingly.

When you arrive at the event venue, there are certain rules I always try to abide by:

- I never will walk into a house or private residence even if the door is open and others are walking in. I will always knock or ring the doorbell. This is just a common courtesy.

- Do not assume that the person answering at an event is the client. In many times they may not be and may just be trying to assist you.

- If you are doing a family show, do not assume that the spouse will know who you are or that you are coming. In many cases it is one spouse who usually handles all the arrangements.

- When someone does approach you, I will always simply state who I am and that I am the entertainer and politely ask for the contact that I am supposed to touch base with.

- When meeting the client, a nice smile and a firm handshake can really say many things before any words are ever spoken. It is just a polite gesture to show you are a professional.

- After the handshake I will simply state who I am and that I am their entertainer for the event and excited to be there. I will ask them to show me to the stage or performance area and make sure I have what I need. This is my moment to take a quick sweep to ensure I have everything from them. If I need something, I can take this moment to ask for it while I start to bring things in and set up. I like to do this now because once the client leaves, it is often hard to get them back to you. You also do not want to have to keep bothering them. This is my time to make sure I have what I need and then ask the client if they have any questions for me.

- If everything is good at this point, I can thank them again for having me and state everything looks great and that I will start to bring things in to set up. I will ask if bringing stuff in a certain way is still ok with them. This is always planned out ahead of time, but I always like to ask again just to be sure. Once again it is about greeting them and making that first positive impression.

These are very simple concepts but ones that really can make a lasting impression if followed. People often forget that the first impression you make can really set the tone of the event going forward. I never consider my job starting when the curtains open. Part of being a professional is all the little things many of us take for granted. Meeting and greeting your client appropriately is an important skill to learn to do well.

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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8. Disillusioned Wins Best Comedy Of The Year
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Message by Matt Marcy (US)

Subject: Disillusioned Wins Best Comedy of the Year

Disillusioned, a new comedy web series about a struggling magician, was just named Best Comedy at the prestigious 2016 Hollyweb Festival. If you haven't already, you can watch the entire first season online at www.DisillusionedShow.com or on YouTube.

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9. Naked With A Deck Of Cards - Steve Valentine
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Message by Steve Valentine (US)

In an attempt to add more to the live entertainment choices in Los Angeles California (other than nightclubs and bars) actor and multi award winning magician Steve Valentine is launching his one man show Naked With A Deck Of Cards.

Part of this experiment is to fund this fun, fantastic evening of pure sleight of hand wholly via Kickstarter. The show will have an indefinite home in Hollywood with plans to film it and take it on tour. If you want to get in on the action or watch the video, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1423174787/naked-with-a-deck-of-cards and www.stevevalentine.com

We will see you there….

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10. Kickstarter Campaign - R Paul Wilson
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Message by R Paul Wilson (UK)

I'm writing to ask you to let you know about my new Kickstarter campaign.

Darkfall is an independent feature film that will showcase magic and illusion in an exciting way. This is the movie I've wanted to make since I was a boy and early pledges really help us to attract people to our cause.

If you're not familiar with Kickstarter, let me know and I'll send details.

Here's the link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/493864278/darkfall-death-goes-live

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11. Do You Believe In Magic? Congress Does.
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Message by George Schindler (US)

Support Resolution - HR642

In The House Of Representatives March 14, 2016 Mr. Sessions (for himself, Mr. Stivers, Mr. Meehan, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Dent, Mr. Simpson, and Mr. Buck) submitted a resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

The resolution includes a long list of merits of magic, "an art form with the unique power and potential to impact the lives of all people" that "enables people to experience the impossible" and "is used to inspire and bring wonder and happiness to others."

In order for this to go forward in the House and on to the Senate, you need to write to your representative to vote to support it. Here is how out can do this on line. Go to: hr642.com. Sign the petition and follow the links to your representative. Add a few words asking for passage so that the art of magic can continue to brighten the lives of our fellow Americans.

It takes but a moment.

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12. Charles Gauci Sydney Lecture
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Message by Peter Roger (Australia)

The Wow Factor Lecture

8;00pm Monday 11 April 2016 in The Miller Room at Merrylands Community Centre, 17 Miller St., Merrylands (behind the RSL club. Close to the railway station 40 minutes by train from the city-catch a Campbelltown train and get off one stop after Granville)
$25.00 Per Person or join the Geniis and get in for free All paid up members of the Geniis admitted free! $25.00 for everyone else.

This lecture was presented to packed houses in the US and Europe 2014
There is something for everyone ranging from Close-up, Strolling, Table-Hopping and Stage. Whether you are a pro or an amateur I am sure you will get value for money from this lecture. Nine stunning effects which you will perform within three minutes of reading the instructions. No finger flinging.

It includes two brand new close-up commercial effects which sold out within two weeks of their release.

Destination Unknown US$30 Special Lecture Price AUS$25
Starstruck US$30 // // / AUS$25

Close-up or Stage Miracle

Cell Phone Telepathy. Two packets of identical postcards or playing cards are examined by the spectators. They shuffle the packets. Two Postcards/Playing cards are randomly selected, no force. Using his own cell phone a participant rings the performer's assistant who describes in great detail what the participants are thinking of. No coding by the performer.

Future Genii Lectures

Trevor Duffy of South Africa will be lecturing on Thursday 5th of May at 8:00pm at Ashfield RSL Club

Stay tuned for a lecture on Balloon Magic and Modelling by a leading exponent of the art. This lecture will probably be free for Genii Members.

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13. Magic Castle Swap Meet
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Message by Gary Frank (US)

Mark Your Calendars

Magic Castle Swap Meet is set for April 16, 2016
The address:
Magic Castle
7001 Franklin Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028

This is like a one day mini-convention. You will find everything from books, magic effects, illusions, costumes, posters, and more. There will be several well-known dealers selling their numerous products as well as others who have tables covered and are looking to clear out their cupboards, closets, and garages of their slightly new and used magical wonders.

It's a great chance to find that one perfect treasure for your act. The doors open for all AMA Members from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. At 9:00 a.m. All guests of AMA members gain entrance as well as all magic club card members and their guests. Magic Club members must show their membership card to gain entrance with their guests. All non AMA Members (AMA Member guests, all magic club card members, their guests) pay an $8.00 charge per person. The event hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Want to be a vendor? Email me please.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Gary Frank, Magic Castle Swap Meet Coordinator
swapmeetapplication@magiccastle.com

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14. Magic Masters Banquet
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Message by Don Wiberg (US)

The Magic Masters of Chicago will be holding its 71st Annual Banquet & Show on April 15, 2016 at Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois. This year's show will feature Trent James, Bill Cook, David Sandy and Lance Rich with Don Wiberg as the M.C.

John Sturk will entertain with his stand-up act during the cocktail reception while members of the club will perform strolling magic for the guests. Further information may be found by going to www.themagicmasters.com

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15. One Night Only In April - Overindulge: The Fat Brothers
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Message by Magicana

A chance to Overindulge
Dani DaOrtiz, Christian Engblom and Miguel Angel Gea are The Fat Brothers

They are visiting from Europe Saturday, April 23 and giving a special one-night-only performance in Toronto.

The Fat Brothers are recognized around the world as truly innovative performers. Magic from Europe has a very distinctive flavour to it. On top of that, their zany off-the-wall humour is completely unpredictable.

This is an evening of intimate sleight-of-hand like you've never seen it before.

We will be at the Wychwood Theatre (St. Clair & Christie) on Saturday, April 23 at 8:00 PM.

As of this moment, half of the tickets to their show are sold out. Space is limited, so if you would like to attend this special performance, we recommend reserving your seats soon. Tickets are available at magicana.com with discounts available for groups of five or more.

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16. MagicWeek - Magic in the UK
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Message by Duncan Trillo/MagicWeek (UK)

MagicWeek's had a makeover! We've got a new logo and colour scheme and the very first back issues, starting with number 1 from 1st July 2000, are now all online and free to access.

For new readers - http://www.magicweek.co.uk focuses on magic in the UK and updates every Saturday. Features include: News, What's On, TV Magic, Conventions, Magic Dealers, Club News, Links, Reviews, Free Readers' Ads, Articles and lots more...

I had fun looking through those early back issues - so hope you do too!

We've got lots planned for the year ahead.

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17. Choomantar Magic Asia 2016
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Message by Samala Venu <magicvenu@gmail.com>

(International magician's convention)

Since 1966 we have been regularly organizing the Bi-Annual International Magicians Convention with the title of "Choomantar - 2016" and have a good track record. This time we want to make title it "Choomantar Magic Asia -2016" from 1 & 2 October, 2016 in Hyderabad (center of the country) India, in the pleasant weather. For the tourist one of the best cities in the world is Hyderabad, with many historical places to visit once in a life time. We are expecting nearly 1,000 magicians from 25 countries.

Interested magicians who wish to participate as a Delegate and also for Gala Shows and Lectures please contact with full details:

Chairman - Convention: Magician Samala Venu, magicvenu@gmail.com or
Magiciansacademy.in@gmail.com

Samala Venu, M.Sc, MS (PR)
(Magician & Illusionist)
Chairman - Convention.

Tel / Fax: 040-27892200
Cell: 9849550156 / 9246150156
E-mail: magicvenu@gmail.com
Website: http://www.samalavenu.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zw0gs1HjM
5-210/2/A, Sai Krishna colony,
Old Bowenpally, Secunderabad-11
Telangana State, India.

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18. 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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