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Issue Number: #1291
Date: Sunday 29th May 2016
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
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E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1.
Editor's Message
2. Britain's Got Talent Richard Jones Exposed
3. Hospital Entertaining Tips for Children's Magicians
4. Lance Burton Teen Seminar
5. Haversat & Ewing Magic Auction
6. Art of Listening - #401 - Kyle Peron
7. 2016 June AMA Show Schedule
8. Las Vegas Magic - June 2016
9. Richard Wiseman Published Work On (Mis) Direction
10. 2016 SAM Convention Showcases 13 Lecturers
11. Texas Association of Magicians
12. KIDabra Conference - The 25th Anniversary
13. The Patrick Page Audio Archive
14. The Midwest Magic Jubilee
15. Masters of Illusion
16. Thank You To The Magicians That Have Helped Me
17. FISM 2018 Open For Registration
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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2. Britain's Got Talent Richard Jones Exposed
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Article forwarded on by Peter Craig (UK)
Mirror
Britain's
Got Talent Richard Jones exposed after 'stealing' semi-final
trick from American magician.
The
magician's autobiography trick looks to have been taken directly
from American magician Collins Key's act
Britain's
Got Talent magician Richard Jones has been accused of stealing
another trick.
The magician - who is still favourite to win the ITV competition
on Saturday's grand finale - has faced questions of ripping
off a contestant on America's Got Talent's act with the autobiography
trick that earned him a place in the final.
US
magician Collins Key appeared on the American version of the
show in 2013 when he performed the trick with Howie Mandel's
autobiography.
But
BGT bosses have hit back at the suggestion Cowell, who created
both shows and is currently a judge on both, knew anything
of the tricks.
A
spokesman for the show told The Sun: "Simon Cowell was
not a judge on AGT when the trick was originally performed.
"The
first time he has ever seen it was this week."
The
judges were left stunned as Jones performed a trick using
Holden's autobiography.
He asked Dixon to choose a page and a word, and then made
that exact page appear as a message in a bottle which had
been guarded by Cowell.
Walliams
said: "Well it was absolutely astonishing. We had absolutely
no idea how you did that. A brilliantly original trick."
Holden
was also wowed, telling him: "I really really want to
see you in the final. You fought for this country. The whole
nation is behind you... it's not a trick, it's magic."
Cowell
added: "You, sir, are a wizard. That has to be magic."
However,
this is not the first time Jones has been accused of copying
tricks from another magician.
Paul's
widow Debbie McGee hit out at Jones after he performed two
tricks that her husband had done years before.
The
tricks in question included one where he turned orange juice
into tea and another where some cards are cut up and a celebrity
chosen.
Debbie
said at the time: "Paul has done both of those tricks
in the past. Stealing people's tricks is frowned upon in The
Magic Circle.
"He
didn't steal the whole presentation but people do get cross
when you present something in the exact same way."
Balance
of article go to:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/britains-talent-richard-jones-exposed-8052804
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3. Hospital Entertaining Tips for Children's Magicians
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Message by Laurice Chavez
http://kidsentertainerhub.com/hospital-entertaining/
If
you've ever entertained children at hospitals, you know how
fulfilling-and challenging-it can be. Not only do hospitals
impose certain restrictions; entertaining children who are
sick or recuperating also requires a different approach.
Learn
the best way to work in a hospital setting and bring joy to
young patients right here: http://kidsentertainerhub.com/hospital-entertaining/
History of Magic: Charles Dickens
http://magictricksforkids.org/history-of-magic-charles-dickens/
The
great English novelist Charles Dickens had more than just
novels up his sleeves; he also had some seriously good magic
tricks. Not many people know that the Victorian-era writer
became so fascinated with magic that he actually became a
conjuror for some part in his life. Learn all about Dickens's
foray into magic right here: http://magictricksforkids.org/history-of-magic-charles-dickens/
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4. Lance Burton Teen Seminar
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Message by Becki Wells (US)
What
do Shin Lim, Alex Ramon, Bill Cook, Krystyn Lambert, Neil
Croswell, The Reed Sisters, Andrew Basso and Landon Swank
have in common? They are today's young stars, sharing their
magic on stage, on tour and on TV. They ALL have been part
of Lance Burton's Teen Seminar. At the Lance Burton Teen Seminar,
young magicians received guidance, training and mentoring
from top professionals in the industry. Learning not only
magic but the business side of magic, theory, performance
arts and creativity.
Join
us at the 13th Lance Burton Teen Seminar at the I.B.M. Convention
in San Antonio, TX. Master Magicians Jeff McBride and Eugene
Burger, from the McBride Magic and Mystery School, will once
again facilitate this one of a kind event. Jeff and Eugene
will be joined by special guest - Michael Ammar.
If
you are between the ages of 13-19 and registered to attend
the I.B.M. Convention in San Antonio, you can attend the Lance
Burton Teen Seminar absolutely free. Dates for the Seminar
are June 30 - July 2, 2016. To register go to https://www.magician.org/convention/2016
Today! Questions? Contact Becki Wells. See you in San Antonio!.
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5. Haversat & Ewing Magic Auction
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Haversat & Ewing Galleries, LLC
Spring
Into Summer Auction!
June 3-4, 2016
AUCTION
June 3-4, 2016
-Register
to bid-
www.haversatewing.com
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6. Art of Listening - #401 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
This
is a topic I thought I would write about this week as it is
something I have learned and trained myself to do but never
realized the sheer power of it in not only the way I conduct
and handle my magic, but in all realms of how I live my life.
I thought it would make for an interesting discussion so if
you would allow me to, I would like to dive into it a bit
closer.
Learn
to listen? Sounds silly doesn't it? But do we really listen?
Do we honestly listen to people, prospects or clients as much
as we should be? If you are honest with yourself, the answer
is probably "no we really don't". None of us listen
as much as we should. We have gotten so much into the habit
of art of doing and acting that we have failed to learn or
relearn the art of listening.
We
have forgotten the art of listening but we should strive to
relearn it and apply it every day. Why? Because listening
is a magnetic and strange thing that can work as a creative
force. When you learn to listen, you become more aware. This
awareness allows you to see things you may have overlooked
so many times before.
Listening is an art that when done well delivers tremendous
benefits for not only your magic but for the relationships
you try and build with everyone you deal with every day. The
goal of listening well is to achieve effective communication.
Effective
communication not only fosters understanding, affirmation,
validation and appreciation, but it also creates an atmosphere
of trust, honor and respect. When someone truly listens to
you, don't you feel special? The obvious answer is yes. When
you are listened to, you feel respected and by listening you
are showing that respect back.
So
how does this apply to your magic? Well, too many magicians
sell all the time. Now be honest here. How many of you can
say that the minute the phone rings and it is a potential
client...you immediately go into the selling mode and never
even stop to breathe. I am hoping a lot of you can admit to
yourself that this happens and happens way too often. That
is fine, as that is just the way we have trained ourselves
to be in this age of information.
I
am not saying you should not sell your show, certainly you
must be part salesman or woman. But, we must learn to stop
for a second and refrain ourselves from overselling. We must
not just constantly sell to a point that the person feels
you are not even listening to them. Remembering to listen
shows respect and to gain respect you must show it first.
If
we are to really be a solutions provider or if we are to really
provide a service to our prospects or clients, then how can
we do this if we do not take the time out to know what it
is they really need?
How
do you do this? Simple.. We listen to them. Easy concept huh?
But it is easier said than done. How many times do you really
feel like listening to a client? It is hard because you are
not used to doing it. In most cases they are lucky if they
get 2 sentences in before the call is over.
You
must train yourself to listen to them. Train yourself to slow
down and hear them out. If you are to solve your magic client's
needs, then you must learn what those needs are. Listen to
them.
How
can you get them to start talking? Simple. We use the power
of ASKING THEM. People simply forget to ask these days, but
it is that simple. The art of asking is a powerful thing and
when combined with listening can change your entire outlook
and can change the way your clients perceive you.
For
example you could possibly say something like, "Wow your
event sounds fascinating to me, and can you tell me more about
it? It seems like you must have a lot to do to make this year's
event even better than before."
This
is a simple phrase but it is not me selling to them at all.
It is me being kind to them, showing I care about them and
it is me building a relationship with them. It also is a key
to get them talking about their event. IT WORKS!!! They will
start talking if you show them the respect and listen to what
they are saying...
In
most cases, they are so relieved to hear someone who actually
cares about all they are going through, that they will unload
it with you. LET THIS HAPPEN!!
This
is your time to listen to them. They will share precious information
with you without them even realizing they are doing it. This
is when I lock in on the problems they have and for me to
think of ways I can solve the problems I am hearing them talk
about.
Now
if I can come back to them with a solution to one of their
needs, then I soon have value. This value makes me NOT a product
but it makes me a person they will come back to time and again
because I can help solve their needs.
It
may also be the very first time any entertainer has even asked
them about what they do or asked them to talk about what they
are trying to achieve. I find that the more I listen and train
myself to listen, the more respect I gain from these people.
I try and build relationships with everyone I know. I do this
because for me it is always more than me just performing my
magic show. I want to really make sure I deliver exactly the
solution that best fits them. Each client is different and
they all have different needs and wants. The more I train
myself to listen, the more value I have in their eyes.
Try
it. Try to simply listen next time someone talks to you or
a prospect calls you on the phone. Get your prospect to talk
to you and open up and it will make a huge difference on your
bookings and especially on repeat bookings in the future.
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.
Magicians
please visit:
Www.kpmagicproducts.com
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7. 2016 June AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
May
30-June 5th 2016
Close-Up
Gallery
Early-early: Misty Mew
Early: Pipo Villanueva
Late: Alberto de Figueiredo
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early:Carl Christman
Late: Dave Cox
Palace
of Mystery
The "NO SHOW" - starring
Dana Daniels
Hal Ratliff
Peller
Theatre
David and Leeman
W.
C. Fields Bar
Masahiro Yanagida
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Pipo Villanueva
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Dave Cox
Lecturer
- Sunday 5th, 2016
Pipo Villanueva & Alberto de Figueiredo
June
6-12th 2016
Close-Up
Gallery
Early-early: Steven Himmel
Early: Tom Ogden
Late: Rmax
Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Lisa Cousins
Late: Joe M. Turner
Palace
of Mystery
Gregory Wilson
Asami
Alexander Great
Peller
Theatre
Kerry Ross
Chuck Jones
W.
C. Fields Bar
Danny Archer
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Tom Ogden
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Lisa Cousins
Lecturer
- Sunday 12th, 2016
Joe M. Turner
June
13-19th 2016
Close-Up
Gallery
Early-early: Brian Markenson
Early: Jared Kopf
Late: Joe Skilton
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Hiawatha
Late: Harrison Greenbaum
Palace
of Mystery
David Deeble
Hillel
Luna
Peller
Theatre
Handsome Jack
Rob Zabrecky
W.
C. Fields Bar
Phil Van Tee
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Jared Kopf
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Steve Hamilton
Lecturer
- Sunday 19th
No Lecture - Father's Day
June
20-26th 2016
Close-Up
Gallery
Early-early: Tricky Devil
Early: Jeff McBride
Late: Peter Samelson
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: J. Neal
Late: Tim Shegitz
Palace
of Mystery
David Kovac
The Evasons
Anson Lee
Peller
Theatre
Robert Ramirez
Naathan Phan
W.
C. Fields Bar
Karl Hein
Friday Lunch
Jeff McBride
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Arty Loon
Lecturer
- Sunday 26th
Tim Shegitz
June
27- July 3rd 2016
Close-Up
Gallery
Early-early: Steve Silverman
Early: Ralf Gagel
Late: Toto
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Harry Maurer
Late: Derek Hughes
Palace
of Mystery
Justin Willman
Brett Loudermilk
Dan Sperry
Peller
Theatre
Jon Armstrong
Rob Gould
W.
C. Fields Bar
Jamy Ian Swiss
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Ralf Gagel
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Wacko
Lecturer - Sunday 3rd, 2016
Jamy Ian Swiss
Performers
are subject to change due to circumstances and availability
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8. Las Vegas Magic - June 2016
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com
Criss Angel - Mindfreak Live!
7 pm & 9:30 pm (Dark Mon. - Tues.) - Luxor.
www.cirquedusoleil.com/criss-angel-mindfreak#BwSsTgzRH21YxQov.97
David Copperfield - An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion
7 & 9:30 pm nightly, also 4 pm Sat. - MGM Grand.
www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/david-copperfield.aspx
Gerry McCambridge - The Mentalist
7:30 pm (Dark Wed.) - Planet Hollywood.
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10005
2 for 1 Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponthementalist.html
Jeff McBride's Wonderground
3rd Thurs. each month 7:30 to midnight - The Olive (3850 E
Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance Art.
A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
LaughterNoon - Adam London
4 pm, (Daily) - The D.
tickets.thed.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=7
$9.95 Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponlaughternoon.html
Magia® - David Gatti
7 pm, Saturdays - Penthouse, Trump International Hotel.
Adults only, limited to 40 attendees.
www.magia.vegas
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.
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.) - Sin City 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.) - 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
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
X Comedy - Uncensored Fun - Piff the Magic Dragon
8:00 pm, (Dark Mon. - Wed.) - Bugsy's Cabaret, Flamingo
www.caesars.com/flamingo-las-vegas/shows/x-comedy
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.
Fantasy - Seth Grabel
(Seth performs Tuesdays only) 10:30 pm. - Luxor.
www.luxor.com/en/entertainment/fantasy
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
Note: Xavier will be getting his own 7 pm show 'Xavier Mortimer's
Magical Dream' at the Sin City Theatre - Planet Hollywood.
Details TBA.
Sapphire Las Vegas Comedy Hour
Comedians, Burlesque, Magicians, Variety Acts
Magicians: Mon Dre with guest: Luna Shimada
8 pm, (Dark Sun.- Fri,) - Sapphire Gentleman's Club, 3025
Industrial Rd.
www.sapphirelasvegas.com/las_vegas_vip_services/sapphire_comedy_hour
The Happy Happy Hour Comedy Show - Mondre
6:00 pm. (Dark Thur.) - LA Comedy Club, Stratosphere
www.thelacomedyclub.com/catalog/i23.html
Locals: $10 tickets
The Mystifier,
Dixie & Julie Dooley
8:00 pm (Dark Sun. - Wed.) - Theatre of Magic, Royal Resort
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
Excalibur - Dick's Last Resort Craig Keith performs bar magic,
various times.
Fremont Street: Chris Randall.
Hard Rock - 2nd Floor Bar Café: Smoothini - Wed. to
Sun. 8 pm-10:30.
Mandalay Bay Magical Mix - Christopher Karpiak 7-10 pm (Dark
Sun.. - Mon.) - Skyfall Lounge, Delano Hotel.
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.
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.
The Las Vegas Magic Luncheon is every Friday at Noon. Magicians
and Variety Artists meet for lunch and laughs. All visiting
magicians to Las Vegas are welcome to drop in. Great food,
great atmosphere. - Nora's Cuisine, 6020 W. Flamingo at Jones
(behind the Arby's).
Upcoming
Special Events
May, 2016
May. 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. Local ID: $10 cover,
all others $20.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
May 19: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Diamond
Jim. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean Martin Dr.
#102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Current Ring 257 members
free, Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com
June, 2016
June 2: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Alan
Nu. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean Martin Dr.
#102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Current Ring 257 members
free, Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com
June 8-9: Focus On: Platform and Parlor Magic presented by
McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com
June 10-12: 3 Day Master Class presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com
June. 14-16: Magic & Medicine presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger,
Lawrence Hass with special guest Ricardo Rosencranz.
www.magicalwisdom.com
June 16: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. Local ID: $10 cover,
all others $20.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
June 27: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 will hold it's 2nd Magicians
Night Out in Las Vegas which will be held on at the Blue Ox
Tavern, 5825 W. Sahara, Las Vegas, NV. Cocktails at 5 dinner
at 6. Entertainment will be provided. Everyone pays for own
food and drink. No admission charge. Spouses, significant
others, friends invited. For information, contact John McClenahan,
doctormagiclv@embarqmail.com.
July, 2016
July 21: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. Local ID: $10 cover,
all others $20.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
August, 2016
Aug. 1: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Eric
Anderson. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean Martin
Dr. #102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Current Ring 257
members free, Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com
Aug. 12-13: Focus On: Platform and Parlor Magic presented
by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff
McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Aug. 14-17: The 25th Anniversary of Magic Magazine celebration
at MAGIC Live! - The Orleans
Registration is now open.
www.magicmagazine.com/live/register/
Aug. 18: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. Local ID: $10 cover,
all others $20.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
Aug. 19-25: 7 Day Master Class presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger,
Lawrence Hass, PhD, Tobias Beckwith and Bryce Kuhlman.
www.magicalwisdom.com
August 29-30: Hypnotic Wizardry presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Instructor: Dr. Richard Nongard and
Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com
September, 2016
Sept. 15: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. Local ID: $10 cover,
all others $20.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
October, 2016
Oct. 6: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Garrett
Thomas. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean Martin
Dr. #102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Current Ring 257
members free, Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com
Oct. 19-22: Magic and Meaning 2016 presented by McBride's
Magic & Mystery School. Instructors: Eugene Burger, Jeff
McBride, Tobias Beckwith, Bryce Kuhlman, Robert E. Neale,
Larry Hass, Ph.D., Abigail Spinner McBride, Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz,
Kenton Knepper.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Oct. 20: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. Local ID: $10 cover,
all others $20.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
Oct. 23: Bob Fitch - "Afterglow" Lecture presented
by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Hosted by: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Oct. 24-25: The Bob Fitch Workshop at The Magic & Mystery
School presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School.
Instructors: Jeff McBride, Bob Fitch, Edwin Bordo and Guest
Speakers.
www.magicalwisdom.com
NOVEMBER, 2016
Nov 3: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Kosmo.
7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102,
Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Current Ring 257 members free,
Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com
Nov. 9-12: Master Class for Mentalism presented by McBride's
Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Ross Johnson.
www.magicalwisdom.com
November 16: Fall Training - Focus on Mentalism, Presented
by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors Jeff
McBride & Eugene Burger
November 17: Fall Training - Focus on Storytelling, Presented
by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors Jeff
McBride & Eugene Burger
Nov. 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. Local ID: $10 cover,
all others $20.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
November 18: Fall Training - Focus on Seance & Bizarre
Magic, Presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School.
Instructors Jeff McBride & Eugene Burger
November 19: Fall Training - Focus on Grand Illusion, Presented
by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors Jeff
McBride & Eugene Burger
December, 2016
Dec. 15: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. Local ID: $10 cover,
all others $20.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
April, 2017
Apr. 28-30: Focus on Street Magic presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride and Mario
Morris.
www.magicalwisdom.com
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9. Richard Wiseman Published Work On (Mis) Direction
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Message by Paul Stevens
1)
Blink and you'll miss it: Richard Wiseman has published a
rather deep and meaningful piece of work on (mis)direction
- see https://peerj.com/articles/1873/
2)
A Lego set called "The Illusionist" https://ideas.lego.com/projects/141550
has been designed by a chap called 'bobbrick', as the name
suggests it is a set based around magic. The creator has submitted
the set to Lego ideas where if it reaches 10,000 supporters
then Lego may consider making it an actual set, it costs nothing
to support and only takes two minutes
to register your support.
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10. 2016 SAM Convention Showcases 13 Lecturers
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Message by Mark Weidhaas (US)
The
2016 SAM convention will feature 7 full lectures on many different
aspects of magic. But, another 13 lectures will be previewed
at the SAM Lecture Showcase. The Showcase offers the opportunity
to meet and evaluate a variety of magic club lecturers. The
SAM will showcase 13 lecturers over two days. Each will have
up to 15 minutes to sell you to hire them.
They
will present their best material in a condensed presentation.
SAM Assembly Booking Chairs will have reserved front row seats
and an opportunity to hire these lecturers at the end of the
showcase. Presented in our smaller Martinka's Back Room, space
will be limited, so arrive early.
Lecturers
presenting at the showcase include: Kevin Heller, Jamahl Keyes,
Jeff Sikora, Dan Garrett, Caleb Wiles, Christian Shenk, Kozmo,
Sean Scott, Bob Little, Bobby Maverick, Lion Fludd, Nick Lakin,
and Martin Cox. Read about specific lecture info at http://www.magicsam.com/page/expect
Get
Ready - Get Set - Go!!! www.magicsam.com - July 13-16, 2016
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11. Texas Association of Magicians
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Message by Judy Hollingsworth President, TAOM 2016
Hurry!
Hurry! Hurry! Step right up folks; right this way to "The
Best Little Magic Convention in Texas"! Read all about
it! This newsletter has tons of information about the line-up
for TAOM 2016 in Corpus Christi. We are so excited to bring
you some top talent, new faces, and exciting adventures.
If
you haven't registered, Do It Now! Seats are assigned as registrations
are received, so the sooner you sign up, the better your theater
seat will be. And remember - we have a limited number of seats.
Go to www.taom.org/2016 to register NOW.
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12. KIDabra Conference - The 25th Anniversary
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Message by Mark and Tami Daniel
KIDabra
Conference: The 25th Anniversary August 9-12, 2016 The Music
Road Resort in The Family Resort Town of Pigeon Forge, TN
The
KIDshow World is preparing to gather from across the globe
to celebrate the Stunning 25th Anniversary of KIDabra Conference!
It's a who's who attending and presenting, and you are invited
to be a part!
See
the Live Shows of Christopher T. Magician and Autumn Morningstar,
with invited kid audiences! Learn routines from the World
Premiere of Keith Field's second book on KIDshow Magic! David
Kaye tells the fascinating Story of Children's Magic! Max
Howard shares for the first and only time his Emmy Award Winning
Children's TV Show Max B. Nimble!
Plus
the 22nd Annual KIDshow Magic Auction, with the incomparable
Gary Shelton, and An Amazing New Optional Workshop Day called
ShowSkills, along with the Largest KIDabra Dealer's Room ever!
And so much more!
Featuring:
Sean Taylor, Australia
Keith Fields, Michigan by way of England David Kaye, NY Carisa
Hendrix,
Calgary, Canada Terry Evanswood, TN
Jozo Bozo, Croatia
Autumn Morningstar, CO
Ken Scott, Atlanta
Max Howard, GA
Barry Mitchell, TN
Jim Kleefeld, OH
Jim Austin, IL
Nathan J. Roberts
Tim Harkeleroad, TN
Gene Cordova, TN
Chris Weed, AZ
Gary Shelton, NC
Tate Elliott, NC
Bruce Amato, TN
John Bobik, PA
Skip Way, NC
Dave Hill, NC
Tim Gaines, LA
Mark and Tami Daniel, NC and still more to come!
We can't wait to see you for KIDabra 25: The Homecoming!
To Register and for full info www.kidabra.org and check out
the very active Facebook Group KIDabra International Members
and Friends
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13. The Patrick Page Audio Archive
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Message by Gordon Drayson (UK)
We
say The Patrick Page Audio Archive is the best value new product
available in the magic market today. Over 40 hours of prime
audio content, including numerous embedded video clips of
the greats in performance, it's a banquet feast of an audio
visual experience for the special introductory price of £50,
which comes in at less than the price of a single cup of coffee
per hour, amazing value indeed! Plus, within the next few
months a further 5 hours will be added at no additional cost
to purchasers.
Once
purchased and downloaded, you can put it into any format of
choice (for your own listening), CD, your phone, mp3, memory
stick, etc, meaning for example you can play it while driving,
or even whilst out shopping, or from the comfort of your armchair,
we've made it so simple. We have diligently digitised every
recording, an enormously time consuming undertaking in fact,
but the end result has made it all worthwhile and is something
we are very proud of, and it is for all age groups of magicians,
no one young or old, can fail to gain greater knowledge and
therefore greater understanding of our art by listening to
the legendary great magicians in the Archive.
Cardmanship,
Stagecraft, Presentation, Publicity, Creating an Act, and
more, it's all in here, Ever wonder how many shows you would
need to carry to be able to successfully undertake Cruise
Ship employment, the answer is within, from no less than the
legendary card man Charlie Miller who did numerous cruises
at one period in his life, yet he also reveals the story of
his involvement with Fred Braue and his contribution to Expert
Card Technique one of the top three books on cards ever published.
We
could go on and on pointing out similar wonderful contributions,
but suggest you read on for yourself or take a look at the
Archive: http://www.patpagearchive.com or even better, do
both. Here is an excerpt from the Introduction which gives
a flavour of the Archive proper.
'Welcome
to one of the most fascinating, unusual and compelling audio
archives extant. It's rich with information, entertainment
and curiosities. Its prime value is as a historical live memoir
of great magicians past and present, some obviously better
known than others but all are significant in their own way.
In
this instant fix digital age when even neophytes seem to be
putting out DVD's, Downloads and Streams at a rate unimaginable
in years gone by, the Patrick Page Audio Archive offers a
return to days of mystery and men of substance, men who came
into magic when secrets really were secrets, zealously guarded
by creators and performers, magicians who had paid their dues
and didn't' see it as something disposable but as something
eminently more substantial.
In
many cases they were the early entrants, pioneers even, who
appreciated invention and performance in equal measure, and
they became the taste makers that informed all the generations
that followed and their legacy lives on to this very day.
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14. The Midwest Magic Jubilee
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Message by
The
Midwest Magic Jubilee has added more talent to the lineup!
See who's coming now at http://MMJubilee.com
Come
stay at this 5-Star Hotel for only $89 a night and see the
Magic in St. Louis, MO!
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15. Masters of Illusion
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Message by Steve Moyer
35
of the World's Greatest Magicians to Appear in Television
Series
Hollywood,
CA (May 25, 2016) - Masters Of Illusion produced by Associated
Television International and hosted by Dean Cain will continue
its third season on The CW with two 30-minute episodes airing
back to back on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Pacific/Eastern/7:00
p.m. Central. The fast-paced series of 30-minute episodes
will feature 35 of the world's greatest magicians, including
many new performers, lots of audience participation and interactive
magic involving modern technology including iPhones and iPads.
Masters
of Illusion will feature amazing magic performed by cutting-edge
Grand Illusionists, Escape Artists, Quick Change Artists,
Mentalists, Sleight of Hand Artists and Comedy Magicians.
Live audience members and television viewers at home will
be amazed! This week's encore performances include:
"Masters Of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"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
(#201).
"Masters
Of Illusion" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Jet Engines, Magic Ducks and Missing Torsos" (TV-PG)
(HDTV)
Challenging Perception - 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 Tommy Wind, Aaron Radatz, Ed Alonzo,
Danny Cole, Naathan Phan, Arthur Trace, Greg Gleason and Les
Arnold & Dazzle (#202).
The
roster of award-winning magicians from around the world appearing
in the Masters of Illusion is a virtual who's who in the field
of magic.
- Aaron Radatz (Branson, MO)
- Adam Wylie (Los Angeles, CA)
- Barry & Stuart (Barry Jones and Stuart MacLeod from
Scotland)
- Bill Cook (Chicago, IL)
- Chipper Lowell (Fullerton, CA)
- Chris Korn (Venice, CA)
- Chris Randall (Las Vegas, NV)
- Christopher Hart (Burbank, CA)
- David and Dania (Chicago, IL)
- David & Leeman (David Blatter and Leeman Parker from
Hollywood, CA)
- Eric Buss (Los Angeles, CA)
- Erix Logan (Milan, Italy)
- Farrell Dillon (Boise, ID)
- Greg Frewin (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada)
- Greg Gleason (Las Vegas, NV)
- Greg Shocker (Las Vegas, NV)
- Jarrett & Raja (Jarrett Parker and Raja Rahman from
Las Vegas, NV)
- Jason Bird (Las Vegas, NV)
- Jason Bishop (Blandon, PA)
- Jen Kramer (Las Vegas, NV)
- Johnny Ace Palmer (Huntington Beach, CA)
- Jonathan Pendragon (Burbank, CA)
- Les Arnold & Dazzle (Les Arnold and Alex Arnold from
Long Beach, CA)
- Mark Bennick (Las Vegas, NV)
- Matt Marcy (Culver City, CA)
- Michael Grandinetti (Studio City, CA)
- Murray SawChuck (Las Vegas, NV)
- Naathan Phan (Orange, CA)
- Nathan Burton (Las Vegas, NV)
- RJ Cantu (Hondo, TX)
- Sittah (Robin van der Drift from Dulven, Netherlands)
- Titou (Baptiste Molard, Culver City, CA)
- Tom Burgoon (Kansas City, MO)
- Tommy Wind (Las Vegas, NV)
- Trigg Watson (Dallas, TX)
Dean Cain, Host of Masters of Illusion, is an actor, producer
and writer. Cain stars in the current television hit show,
"Supergirl," in which he plays the role of Supergirl's
father. His breakthrough performance as an actor was in the
dual roles of Superman/Clark Kent in the television series
"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman"
in 1993.
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 ("From Rocky To Creed," "The
38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards").
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.
To
view B-roll performance footage of Masters of Illusion, Season
Three, please visit https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/164131033/a372cd7b91
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
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16. Thank You to the Magicians That Have Helped Me
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Message by Evelyn Strugnell (NZ)
I
would like to thank the Magicians that have helped me by offering
me magic props after losing everything on the lower floor
of my house with a flood.
A
special thank you to Harry Allen from Daytona Magic, Wayne
Rogers and Jon Zealando.
I
will never forget your kindness and support.
Kind
regards Evelyn Strugnell.
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17. FISM 2018 Open for Registration
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
FISM
in South Korea
The
2018 FISM website is now open to take reservations. It will
be continually updated with information about the convention.
Now is the time to book your reservation in order to take
advantage of the lowest fee and to be given the best seat
possible for the Gala Shows:
www.2018fismbusan.com
I
look forward to seeing you there.
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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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