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Issue Number: #1305
Date: Sunday 17th July 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. Brett Daniels vs Criss Angel
3. Penn & Teller: Fool Us
4. America's Got Talent' Child Magician Could Be The Youngest
Winner Ever
5. The Magic Word Podcast - What's App With Carl Andrews
6. Roadblocks To Creativity - #407 - Kyle Peron
7. Live + On-Line + Japanese Audiences = A Sure Winner!
8. Florida Close-Up Conference & Competition
9. Add This To Your Magic Arsenal: The Sneaky Shoelace Trick
10. The Houdini Museum Tour & Magic Show
11. KIDabra Conference: The 25th Anniversary August 9-12
12. The Midwest Magic Jubilee
13. New Stories In MagicNews.org
14. Masters Of Illusion
15. 33rd New Zealand International Magicians' Convention
16. FISM 2018 Open For Registration
17. e-zine Archives
18. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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2. Brett Daniels vs Criss Angel
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Article forwarded on by Gene McCarthy
Las
Vegas Review Journal
A
magician wants to take his beef with Criss Angel to a new
place - a cage, specifically, for a mixed martial arts brawl.
All
for charity, of course.
"A
lot of people want to see this fight happen," Brett
Daniels says in a video challenge to the Luxor headliner.
"A lot of people want to see you get your ass beat.
I'm one of 'em."
"It's about time somebody called him out," Daniels
added by telephone. "What can I do, say, 'Let's do
card tricks'?"
The two once were friends and prospective business partners
for a packaged tour of magicians similar to the Broadway
and touring show "The Illusionists." But Daniels
said they could never come to terms on a contract, and he
claims Angel proceeded to use illusionsDaniels has the rights
to for both the touring show "The Supernaturalists"
and the new edition of his Luxor showcase.
Daniels
also shared a July 12 email he says he sent to Angel:
"Tell me why you didn't ask me before you put my levitation
efx in your new show?" he wrote. "I see your many
posts with Chuck Lidell (sic), Randy Couture - all the MMA
guys
. Your countless tweets of u in the gym - you're
in shape, buddy!"
"I'm
challenging you to a full contact 3 round MMA fight. Las
Vegas, 2017. You and me - hey - I'm a 55-year-old man
out of shape and never got into a fight in my adult life.
"But for you - I'll learn how to fight," he concluded.
"We'll do it for charity. It'll be fun."
Angel performs 41 weeks a year at Luxor and it seems highly
unlikely he or his Cirque du Soleil co-producers would agree
to anything that risks cancellation of a show which can't
go on without its star.
Neither
Angel's publicist nor Cirque (which is a little busy hosting
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr for Thursday's "Love"
anniversary bash) had responded by midday.
"They probably won't let him do it," Daniels acknowledged,
though he also is willing to wait until the Luxor show runs
its course. "But Criss is a surprising guy. He might
just say, 'You know what you big-mouth Brett Daniels? You're
on. Let's do it.' "
"He
can ignore it, but it diminishes his brand, his (expletive)."
And few could argue it would raise a staggering amount of
money for charity, presumably the pediatric cancer research
for which Angel is organizing a Sept. 12 benefit concert
called "Heal Every Life Possible." Angel's toddler
son is battling leukemia.
Last
weekend's UFC 200 announced a live gate of $10.7 million
and more than 1.5 million pay-per-view buys, with an estimated
gross in the ballpark of $90 million. If Angel-Daniels could
generate even a third of that, the offer might not be as
ridiculous as it sounds.
http://www.reviewjournal.com/neon/shows/magician-calls-out-criss-angel-mma-cage-brawl-video
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3. Penn & Teller: Fool Us
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Article forwarded on by Peter Phillips
"Won't
Get Fooled Again...?" - (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content
Rating TBD) (HDTV) Aspiring magicians are invited to perform
their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of
Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once
and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds
wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their
celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The
live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with
Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets.
The Magicians featured in the episode include Shawn Farquhar,
Michael Kent, Nathan Burton and Nathan Coe Marsh. Alyson
Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother") serves as host
(#304). Original airdate 7/13/2016.
Penn
& Teller: Fool Us is a one-hour competition series celebrating
magic and featuring the legendary duo Penn & Teller.
On each episode of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, aspiring
magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try
and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller.
The
live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with
Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets.
Penn & Teller see the trick only once and have to immediately
try to work it out. The live studio audience knows there
are no camera tricks, secret edits or helpful camera cuts.
This is all real magic.
Hosted
by actress Alyson Hannigan ("How I Met Your Mother,"
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Penn & Teller:
Fool Us is created and produced by 117 Productions and September
Films (part of DCD Media), with executive producers Penn
Jillette, Teller, Peter Adam Golden and Andrew Golder.
http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-PENN-TELLER-FOOL-US-on-THE-CW-Today-July-13-2016-20160712
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4. America's Got Talent' Child Magician Could Be The Youngest
Winner Ever
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Article forwarded Steven Adams
'America's
Got Talent' child magician pulls assistants out of nowhere
The
show has plenty of magicians, but this kid could be the
youngest winner ever.
'America's
Got Talent' has plenty of great acts, but the magicians
are always my favorite. On Wednesday night, a young child
who had cut his sister in half in his first audition, again
impressed the judges with a second audition. In it, he pulled
several beautiful assistants out of a box and somehow managed
to switch places with his sister, somehow winding up right
next to the judges.
http://us.blastingnews.com/showbiz-tv/2016/07/video-america-s-got-talent-child-magician-pulls-assistants-out-of-nowhere-001013091.html
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5. The Magic Word Podcast - What's App With Carl Andrews
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
We
are back this week after the I.B.M. international convention
in San Antonio, Texas with another new podcast. This week
we feature Carl Andrews, maker of ShowCues, the phone/tablet
music app for your show, among many other magic apps. Carl
was also instrumental in the development of "Illusions"
restaurant in the 1980's which was located outside of Indianapolis,
Indiana and featured close-up magicians like Michael Close,
Chris Kenner, Homer Luwag, and many more magicians who went
on to notoriety. Carl has been a successful restaurant magician
for many years and contributed to the betterment of other
magicians through his books and DVDs on the subject. He
also performed in Hawaii for eight years then entertained
on cruise ships and more.
You
can watch a couple videos, see some photos, read the blog,
listen online and download the MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/303-carl-andrews
You can also listen to the podcast through iTunes, Tunein,
Feedpress, Stitcher or your favorite podcatcher.
During
the I.B.M. convention, we posted daily updates, produced
LIVE video feeds via our Facebook page, had a contest, and
more. I hope you enjoyed the daily podcasts and felt as
if you were actually there. If you missed any of the podcasts,
you can catch up by visiting The Magic Word website at http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com
And speaking of contests, I want to congratulate Richard
Nunziato and Dale Rabon who won copies of Rick Heath's booklet,
"Magician With A Paintbrush". Rick was the lead
artist for Le Grand David Magic Show and responsible for
all the beautiful posters, backdrops, curtains and more.
And
if you haven't yet "Liked" our Facebook page (at
http://Facebook.com/TheMagicWordPodcast), now is a good
time to do that. Facebook now offers a "Live Streaming"
feature that allows me to broadcast the chats I have with
my guests. This means that you can ask questions through
Facebook so you can be part of the podcast. You will only
receive notifications of live broadcasts if you "Like"
the page. If you haven't "Liked" the page yet,
then you already missed my chats with Gay Blackstone, Lance
Burton and others. But the podcasts with these and other
legends will be coming soon to The Magic Word. Subscribe
now and never miss another one!
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6. Roadblocks To Creativity - #407 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
I
think the beauty of being a magician is the ability to simply
create. I am also an artist, so this part of what we do
fascinates me. We can take nothing and create something
amazing from it. We have the ability to produce a creative
and entertaining experience. The problem most magicians
have with being creative is the inability to think freely
and openly about any and all possibilities. When we brainstorm
ideas for acts or routines, we tend to place roadblocks
that hinder us from ever really getting anywhere.
The
worst enemy to creativity is us. What happens is that we
must teach our minds to be open to thinking. Each and every
one of you reading this right now has the ability to be
as creative as you want to be. The problem is that as we
think of wonderful ideas, we stop going down the road because
thoughts enter our mind that inhibit us.
I
always say that when being creative, money is no factor.
Now of course it will be eventually, but I am making a simple
point here. Creativity alone does not cost anything. If
there is no cost to creative thought, why hinder yourself
in the first place.
I
also always say that when thinking of ideas, never limit
yourself by saying, "how am I going to do this or afford
this." As soon you state this, your hindering creativity.
Creativity does not need road blocks that we seem to always
place on ourselves.
Creativity
needs free reign to grow and prosper. If we allow ourselves
to think freely, we can come up with amazingly fresh ideas
that we would never have thought of before.
When
one stops to think "How am I going to accomplish this"
or "How can I afford this," then what happens
is the mind puts up these road blocks. Creativity comes
to a grinding halt. All those great ideas inside your head
never come about because we are stopping ourselves before
we even get started.
When
I start to brainstorm about ideas for a new routine, I try
and place myself first into a spot with little distractions.
I train my mind to simply think. In creative thought there
are no wrong answers. There are only possibilities to be
discovered. So allow these ideas to enter your head freely.
Find a method for recording these ideas. This can be pen
and paper, a computer or a recording device. Allow these
ideas to stream from you.
Now
do not get bothered by the notion that these ideas may not
mean anything or may not be complete. That is simply natural.
It happens. Just record them. Some of the best ideas in
magic came from incomplete segments of an idea. However,
these ideas would never have been recorded if one stopped
themselves simply because the thought did not make sense.
So
as you are thinking creatively understand that there are
no rules to hold you down. There are no roadblocks on the
road to creative thought. The only roadblocks are ones we
place ourselves. So learn to be open with any and all ideas
no matter how bizarre they may be. Do not hinder your creativity
by wondering how something will be done or the cost associated
with it. Do not hinder yourself by not recording an idea
simply because it does not make full sense to you at that
moment. Simply let your mind be open to any idea. When you
start to do this, you will be amazed at what comes about.
If
you are so hung up on one idea, you will often times miss
the 100 other ideas your mind wants to create for you. Do
not allow these wonderful ideas to be lost. So do not worry
so much about price or how it can be built. There is ALWAYS
a way to make something work. That is to be figured out
AFTER you have the creative idea. Never hinder thinking
freely just because of the worry about cost or how something
will be created.
Creativity is our most prized skill that we simply take
for granted and never use enough of. Learn to think creatively
and open the mind to the ideas that we all have there. I
guarantee your magic will become more unique and your audiences
will thank you for it.
As
always, I encourage you the readers to let me know your
thoughts. So if you have any thoughts on my articles or
suggestions or comments, please feel free to e-mail me directly
at magic4u02@aol.com. I would love to hear from you.
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7. Live + On-Line + Japanese Audiences = A Sure Winner!
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Message by Paul Critelli
Contest Coordinator
The Japan Cup
Japan Close-Up Magicians' Association
If
I were a betting person, I would wager a great sum upon
what a sizable proportion of young Japanese women between
the ages of 16 and forever would be doing daily from 10:00
to 10:30 pm in the near future. Based upon the recent buzz
from Twitter and Facebook, there is a growth industry for
on-line live Magic performers and performances - younger
Japanese Magicians talking about themselves, the Art, and
doing some wonderful Magic seems to have just the right
mix for an Internet hit.
Dr.
Tashiro Shigeru, founder and past President of The Japan
Close-Up Magicians' Association (JCMA) selected seven Magicians
for the 30-minute shows that are called "Colpo della
Strega" shown on Showroom - Live, a program produced
by a large Japanese entertainment company. Each performer
had one show during the initial series, and the second series
is already in the works. As with many of these social media
events, each Magician who has at least 100 "followers"
wins another spot in the second series. According to my
sources in Japan, the seven will be busy for another run.
According to my having met and seen several of these performers,
that is not a surprise!
The
site to visit is: https://www.showroom-live.com/event/colpodellastrega
.
. . if you can read Japanese, you will be able to read all
the information! I do not read Japanese, but I was able
to figure out that each of the seven Magicians will be performing
on a given date at a time shown that, somehow, was "my
time" - that is, in my time zone. Ah, the Magic of
the chip! Additionally, each of the performers does have
a short YouTube clip that seems to be on a loop and a great
deal more - all in Japanese though.
It
seems that with enough followers or votes, a person moves
up the rooms (a type of ranking system), and if he can compete
in three series, then the production company will promote
them in additional ways. This seems like some phase of America's
Got Talent, but I am not, I confess, any type of expert
on that form of talent discovery and promotion. Indeed,
my "social media" skills are way below the typical
6-year old's!
I
was able to watch a young Magician right at the stated time
- 9:00 am. However, right before he appeared, a slew, massive
amount, large bunch, and countless "cute" figures
popped up - technical term, I think, avatars for the bevy
of Japanese women who are current and will-be followers
of that particular performer. Dr. Tashiro was there as well,
and I did manage to "sign in" using a Facebook
connection (nope, I am not at all skilled with that tool,
either, so if I could figure it out in a short time, folks
living in the 21st Century should have no difficulty at
all). I was able to make some comments and watch the crowd
of avatars jump up and write other things - usually in Japanese,
but occasionally one would be very polite and aim a comment
in English to me. Arigato!
The
young man I watched is named Shade, and although he was
both conversing with his many followers as well as talking
about Magic, he did several effects perfectly. There was
continuous "jumping of avatars" signaling delight
and reaffirmation of the fans' loyalty. The details of voting
and showing support may be much more important for the Japanese
audience, but the whole event was quite enjoyable.
This
format is something that Dr. Tashiro feels has great potential
for Magic in general. It seems to be a very comfortable
way to introduce much of "the younger generation"
to what Magic is, and the immediacy of the live aspects
gives a vibrancy than enhances the "almost" face-to-face
conversation with the performers. Again, I still use AOL
email, so I am not the best spokesperson for all that such
tools might build, but I do know that seeing Magic live
is the best way to start to love Magic, and this "younger
generation medium" delivers the best Japan has to offer.
And
just when you thought it couldn't get any better in Japan
. . . the Japan Cup will be held in Tokyo. (The most exciting
city in the world - I am a bit biased . . .) around the
end of March, 2017. However, what happens at THAT convention
is that the Japanese close-up contestants for FISM Asia
2017 will be selected! That Magic event will be held in
Gifu (close to Nagoya - my home away from home) from November
2 through November 5, 2017. Asia is Magic, and if you want
a different type of close-up Magic convention, do consider
The Japan Cup, and do what you can to be in Gifu later in
the year! I sure will try. I will have more information
on these two stellar events later this year and early in
2017.
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8. Florida Close-Up Conference & Competition
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Message by Dan Stapleton, USA
Magicpalooza
presents...a Florida first!
Florida
Close-Up Conference & Competition.
OK....Close-Up
AND Parlor magic... for 2 1/2 days!
May
5-7, 2017, Orlando, Florida.
Only
$99 registration...UNTIL Sept. 1, then...$125.00
Kids
under 12...Free! (one child per paid parent)
Full
refund until May 5 (less $10 admin fee)
Location:
International Palms Resort, Orlando
Rooms
only $85 (hotel will not accept reservations until next
month, August 1)
Lectures,
Shows, Awards Banquet, Welcome Party (May 5), Dealers, Contests
Adults (17+)-$1000 first prize, $500 2nd place, $250 3rd
place
Youth (ages 12-16)- $500-first prize, $250-2nd place, $100-3rd
place
plus...beautiful trophies!
(Contestants
please register by April 1st)
visit
www.magicpalooza.org to register
Register
Today or at least before Sept. 1st to get the early registration
discount.
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9. Add This To Your Magic Arsenal: The Sneaky Shoelace Trick
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Message by Laurice Chavez
http://magictricksforkids.org/sneaky-shoelace-trick/
Want
a simple-to-learn, fun, engaging magic trick? Then this
is for you. All you have to do is get a shoelace and watch
the video on how to pull off the trick right here: http://magictricksforkids.org/sneaky-shoelace-trick/
History
of Magic: Orson Welles
http://magictricksforkids.org/history-of-magic-orson-welles/
Many
remember Orson Welles for his films Citizen Kane and The
Lady from Shanghai, as well as his radio play The War of
the Worlds. However, the writer/actor/director had another
passion that lasted his whole life-magic. Learn all about
the magical side of Orson Welles here: http://magictricksforkids.org/history-of-magic-orson-welles/
Copywriting Basics for Magicians: Calls to Action
http://kidsentertainerhub.com/copywriting-basics-for-kids-entertainers-calls-to-action/
Want
your potential clients to subscribe to your mailing list,
call you for their inquiry, or book you that instant? Point
them to the step you want them to take by using strong calls
to action. Learn all about it right here: http://kidsentertainerhub.com/copywriting-basics-for-kids-entertainers-calls-to-action/
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10. The Houdini Museum Tour & Magic Show
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Article sent by Mel Kientz (US)
A
must-see attraction: The Houdini Museum Tour & Magic
Show
The
only building in the world dedicated to master magician
Harry Houdini is located nearby in Scranton, Pa. Created
by nationally known magicians Dorothy Dietrich and Dick
Brookz, The Houdini Museum Tour & Magic Show offers
an all ages experience devoted to Harry Houdini. Along with
the opportunity to view an expansive collection of one-of-a-kind
artifacts, the two-and-one-half to three-hour experience
includes a movie, guided tour, magic and main stage show,
and souvenir demonstration.
When guests first arrive, they are shown a short film with
rare footage that gives people a better feel for who Houdini
was. After the film guests are taken on a guided tour through
the collection of artifacts, while hearing interesting and
unique stories about the daring magician. The experience
culminates with a magic show that includes live animals,
such as doves, poodles and rabbits. The show relies on audience
participation, and culminates in an audience member being
levitated.
The Houdini Museum Tour & Magic Show has been entertaining
audiences for 27 years and provides insight into Houdini's
life beyond performing. "What's great about this attraction
is it's completely appropriate for any age. Kids, teenagers
and adults all have a wonderful time," shared Dietrich.
"People don't really know what to expect when they
visit us because there isn't anything to compare it to.
Houdini was a great role model and gave back to society
in many ways."
If you go: The Houdini Museum Tour & Magic Show is open
daily July thru August, and only weekends September thru
June. Showtime is 1 p.m. but additional morning, afternoon
and evening time slots are available for groups. Advance
registration is strongly encouraged. Ticket prices are $17.95
for adults and $14.95 for children age 11 and younger when
purchased in advance. $20 at the door.
The Haunted Evening
Picked by the Pennsylvania Department of Tourism as one
of the "most haunted places in Pennsylvania,"
the Houdini Museum is also touted as the home of the world's
longest-running paranormal psychic theater and séance
event. "Guests can look forward to a full evening of
interactive fun," Dietrich says of the experience,
dubbed The Haunted Evening. "For anyone who likes spooky
stuff, this event is definitely not-to-be-missed."
Explore the line between stage magic and the paranormal
every Saturday at 8 p.m. The evening opens with mindreading
and telepathy, and then moves into a séance led by
museum co-creator Dick Brookz, a paranormalist, psychic
detective and psychic investigator.
If you go: The Haunted Evening runs Saturdays, 8 p.m. to
midnight. $35 per person, advanced registration required.
Special performances can be arranged for groups and fundraisers.
For more information on the Houdini Museum Tour & Magic
Show and The Haunted Evening, or to reserve tickets: call
(570) 342-5555 or visit houdini.org.
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11. KIDabra Conference: The 25th Anniversary August 9-12
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Message by Mark Daniel (US)
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!
You are invited to be a part. Here's a Sampling of The "Stunning"
Events;
Sammy
Smith returns after many years for An Evening with Samuel
Patrick Smith hosted by Ken Scott! 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,
we continue the tradition of The KIDabra Live Sessions:
Christmas, Halloween, Birthday, and Library with The KIDabra
DIY Live Sessionsfeaturing the KIDabra staff and hosted
by The DIY Magician Andrew Remnet.
The
"Stunning Optionals"
David Kaye presents An Optional MasterClass: KID show Intensive,
Monday Evening August 7, and in small group with just a
few spots left.
Then
on Tuesday August the 9th we have the Brand New Optional
ShowSkills, and day of incredible How To Workshops with
Carisa Hendrix on Bubble Tech, Tim Harkleroad on Haunted
House How To, Gene Cordova with Adding magic to Puppets,
and Bruce Amato with Making Your Own Props. Check out the
Workshops on the KIDabra schedule at www.kidabra.org
BTW,
Do you have your KIDshow auction items ready for Tuesday
Night and the 22nd Annual KIDshow Auction with the person
who holds the record for the most on stage hours at KIDabra,
Mr. Gary Shelton?
The
Largest KIDabra Dealer's Room, ever, will be there with:
Smokey Mountain Magic; Jam Stone Magic; Barry Mitchell;
Jim Austin; Showtime Magic (Joe Lefler Tables); AmazeKids;
SPS Magic; Axtell Expressions; RIZ; Magicbackdrops.com;
Dave Hill; Wonder Imagery; Fairchild Magic; Bruce Amato;
Leon McBride with MiPro Sound; Mingus Magic Feather Flowers;
and Michael Messing Photograph, and The Guest Lecturer's
Booth.
On
Friday Afternoon, Terry Evanswood opens the doors to The
Wonders of Magic Theatre for a Special Must See 4:00 PM
Private Performance for KIDabra attendees. Tickets are $9.95
and available in advance and at the door. Terry's show alone
is worth the trip to Pigeon Forge, he embodies the very
definition of a terrific Family performer. He is a great
supporter of what we do at KIDabra, and after you see him
you'll be a supporter of his! (The Friday Night 25th Annual
KIDabra Gala follows Terry's Show.)
Folks
are arriving early and staying later to take in the shows
and sights of the area. Magic Beyond Belief with Darren
Romeo, The Hatfields and McCoy's Show, The Comedy Barn,
Dolly Parton's Lumberjack Adventure, Dixie Stampede, and
of course Dollywood are fun, and waiting to entertain you!
The Titanic Museum is breathtaking and the Hollywood Wax
Museum is very good. Wonderworks where you'll find Terry's
show is an awesome Hand on Science Museum. Nearby Gatlinburg
is a day adventure all its own, with the impressive Ripley's
Aquarium as a starting point.
Plus,
The Island Shopping Complex boosts a gigantic Ferris Wheel,
Margaritaville, and Paula Deen's new restaurant! With endless
outlet shopping, and every restaurant you can think of Pigeon
Forge is one of the top family travel destinations in the
US! Where else would you want to study family entertainment?
And of course The Smokey Mountain National Park, and Cades
Cove a must break to get back to Nature!
Travel
to KIDabra: The 25th Anniversary
The
major Interstates of I 40, I 81, and I 75 all converge minutes
from Pigeon Forge, bringing folks in from all over the US.
Flying
into the area Pigeon Forge is served by the McGee-Tyson
Airport in Knoxville.
(Incidentally if you are in central Florida, Las Vegas,
or DC/Baltimore non stops have been added to the airport
recently.) Plus, Uber now serves the airport.
Atlanta
and Nashville are each about 3 hours drive from Pigeon Forge.
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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12. The Midwest Magic Jubilee
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Message by Dan Tod
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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13. New Stories In MagicNews.org
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Message by Rick Carruth (US)
New
Stories in MagicNews.org
If
you haven't visited Magic News in the past week.. you've
missed ALL these stories.. Of course, it's not too late...
In often-pricey Vegas, magicians Penn & Teller continue
a free tradition..
Jamie
Raven talks BGT mishaps and real magic..
AGT
Magician Steven Brundage Uses Rubik's Cube To Avoid Speeding
Ticket..
Inside
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The
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Masters
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http://magicnews.org
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14. Masters Of Illusion
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Message by Steve Moyer
Masters
Of Illusion continues third season on the CW hosted by Dean
Cain on Friday, July 15, 2016 with two 30-minute episodes
airing back to back at 8:00 p.m. pacific/eastern/7:00 p.m.
central 35 of the World's Greatest Magicians To Appear in
Television Series
Hollywood,
CA - 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, July 15, 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 features 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 episodes include:
"Masters Of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Altered
States, Great Escapes, And The Return Of The Mask"
(TV-PG) (HDTV)
Challenging Reality - 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 Murray SawChuck, Michael
Grandinetti, Greg Gleason, The Shocker and Sittah (#308).
Original airdate 7/15/16.
"Masters Of Illusion" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Deadly
desires and non-sensory sensibilities" (TV-PG) (HDTV)
a pressure cooker for your mind - 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, Michael Turco,
Mike Caveney, Angela Funovits and Barry and Stuart (#210).
Encore Presentation.
This week in New York, Sacramento, Harrisburg, Wilkes-Barre
and Dayton, Masters Of Illusion will be preempted due to
Major League Baseball. Please check local listings for alternative
airtimes and dates.
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)
- 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 Duiven, Netherlands)
- The Shocker (Las Vegas, NV)
- 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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15. 33rd New Zealand International Magicians' Convention
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Message by Nopera Whitley (NZ)
I
am very excited to formally announce that the 33rd New Zealand
International Magicians' Convention will be taking place
in Wellington, NZ on Labour Weekend 2017 (October 21st &
22nd). We are currently negotiating with several international
headliners who we intend to announce in the next couple
months, along with hotel and registration information.
You
can get notified about any news or announcements about the
convention by joining our mailing list at www.magicconvention.co.nz
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16. 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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17. E-zine Archives
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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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