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Issue Number: #1306
Date: Sunday 24th 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. I.B.M/S.A.M. 2017 Combined Registration Is Open
3. 2016 August AMA Show Schedule
4. The Magic Word Podcast - Gay Blackstone - First Lady Of Magic
5. T.A.G. Time - #408 - Kyle Peron
6. Broken Wand - Abb Dickson
7. Choomantar - 2016 (An International Magic Asia)
8. Abbott's 79th Get Together
9. Magic For Sale
10. Masters Of Illusion
11. The One Trick I Cannot Do Is Make My MS Disappear
12. The Workshop Convention Returns
13. Bernard's Magic Shop Online E-Commerce Website
14. 33rd New Zealand International Magicians' Convention
15. FISM 2018 Open For Registration
16. e-zine Archives
17. 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-2016/1306-Jul24-2016.html

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

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2. I.B.M/S.A.M. 2017 Combined Registration Is Open
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Message by George Schindler

Online Registration for I.B.M/S.A.M. 2017 Combined Registration Is Open!

…and they're off! Online registration for the 2017 I.B.M./S.A.M. Combined Convention is now open at www.ibmsam2017.com. Register now for only $295.00 (magician, spouse or youth) and save $100. Hurry, this rate is only available through August 31, 2016. On September 1st rates go up to $395.00.

For the 11th time in the history of the two organizations they are joining forces to present the BEST convention in the magic world! We will be returning to Louisville, KY and the Galt House Hotel, the site of the remarkable 2008 Combined Convention. The 1,600 attendees who were there can tell you how remarkable that convention was. We plan to be bigger and better in 2017! The dates for the Combined Convention are July 12-15 - mark your calendar so you don't miss it!

As well as the I.B.M. and the S.A.M. contests, the 2017 Combined Convention is the proud host for the North American FISM Championships. Three chances to compete in one performance! Sign up for updates on the web page so that you will be alerted when we begin accepting applications and videos for the competitions.

We already have over 200 registrations for next July. For preferred seating and a guaranteed spot in Louisville, click on the link above and register now! You can also sign up on the website to get regular email updates on what is new and updates on the convention. Pick a winner and plan to join us in Louisville next July - you won't regret it!

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3. 2016 August AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment

August 1-7th, 2016

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Henok Negash
Early: Miguel Pinheiro
Late: Michael Vincent

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Dimmare
Late: Paul Vigil

Palace of Mystery
Bruce Gold
Scott Land
Dale Salwak

Peller Theatre
Andrew Goldenhersh
Terry Lunceford

W. C. Fields Bar
David Gabbay

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Michael Vincent

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Nancy Jean Gray

Lecturer - Sunday 7th
Michael Vincent

August 8-14th, 2016

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Rick Hebert
Early: Robb Weinstock
Late: Paul Gertner

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Fitzgerald
Late: Dana Daniels

Palace of Mystery
Tom Ogden
Jamahl Keyes
Thommy Ten & Amélie Van Tass

Peller Theatre
Tom Frank
Michael Rangel

W. C. Fields Bar
Jack Medlevine

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Paul Gertner
Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Dana Daniels

Lecturer - Sunday 14th
Rick Hebert

August 15-21st, 2016

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Michael Perovich
Early: Hannibal
Late: Luis

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Ray Pierce
Late: Georges-Robert

Palace of Mystery
Chris Mitchell
Tony Chapek
David Zirbel

Peller Theatre
Nick Paul
Bob Gebert

W. C. Fields Bar
Mark Collier

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Hannibal

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Dennis Forel

Lecturer - Sunday 21st
Reynold Alexander

August 22-28th, 2016

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Jonathan Levit
Early: Jean-Jacques Sanvert
Late: Bebel

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Chris Randall
Late: Reynold Alexander

Palace of Mystery
Kevin James
Rafael
Raymond Crowe

Peller Theatre
Dave Cox
Bill Chott

W. C. Fields Bar
Jon Armstrong

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Jean-Jacques Sanvert

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Reynold Alexander

Lecturer - Sunday 28th
Jean-Jacques Sanvert

August 29-September 4th, 2016

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: John Accardo
Early: Bill Cook
Late: Brian Joseph Ochab

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Handsome Jack
Late: Stuart MacLeod

Palace of Mystery
J.Neal & Liane
Joseph Gabriel

Peller Theatre
Ron Saylor
Christopher Hart

W. C. Fields Bar
Rich Cowley

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Bill Cook

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Norman Barnhart

Lecturer - Sunday 4th
Handsome Jack

Performers are subject to change due to circumstances and availability

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4. The Magic Word Podcast - Gay Blackstone - First Lady Of Magic
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

In my opinion, Gay Blackstone undoubtedly deserves the title of "First Lady of Magic" She has had an amazing life and still continues to re-invent herself. As we all know, she was married to and the lead assistant for Harry Blackstone, Jr. for many years. She traveled and performed around the world and held the longest running magic show on "The Great White Way" that is Broadway.

But before all that, she was just a girl from Fort Worth, Texas who liked to dance. And dance she did as she was one of the backdrop singers known as the "Gold Diggers" on the old Dean Martin television show. But today, she is a producer, director, consultant, lecturer and author working with the "Masters of Illusion" TV and touring show. She discusses all of this and more on this week's podcast.

You can watch some videos, see some photos, read the blog, listen to the podcast online and download the MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/304-gay-blackstone You can also hear the podcast on iTunes, Tunein, Stitcher, Feedpress and many other podcast platforms. Be sure to subscribe to The Magic Word so you don't miss any upcoming episodes. Also, be sure to Like our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/themagicwordpodcast where you will see additional content plus receive notifications when we record Live Streaming videos with some of our guests when YOU can ask questions in real time for the podcast!

As a side note, this podcast is listed as number 304; however, it was recorded during the I.B.M. convention when I was posting daily updates. So as not to disrupt the numbering sequence, I kept those updates together. But I really wanted to put this in as podcast number 300 since it was such an important chat that deserved to stand out. I hope you enjoy it. I also thought the timing of its release would be timely since Gay will be attending Abbott's Get Together in Colon, Michigan in a couple weeks (August 3-6) where attendees will have a chance to say "hi" and talk about some of the things she discussed in this podcast.

And I want to congratulate the four winners of the Carl Andrews DVDs whose names were randomly drawn from dozen submitted in the recent contest: Orlando Ferrer, Chris Stockton, Kevin Kapinos and Steve Gallagher Thanks for listening, guys, and thanks for entering the contest. If you didn't win this time or missed out on entering, be sure to watch and listen each week as you never know when there will be another contest offering valuable prizes.

Shipping of these prizes is offset by the generous financial donations of the Friends of The Magic Word. We would like to welcome the newest member of The Friends of The Magic Word, Matt Alexander and Richard Nunziato. Thank you, guys, for your patronage and helping to keep The Magic Word on the air! If you would like to help contribute, we would appreciate any donation, no matter how large or small.

You can get more information at: http://scott-wells-kdb1.squarespace.com/fotmw/

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5. T.A.G. Time - #408 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

I am very fortunate I get to perform most all shows with my wife. This week I had to do a solo show and it got me thinking a lot in regards to load in, set up, show performance, break down and load out. A lot of it I took for granted because we are a team and I do not do many solo performances.

The more I thought about it, the more I started to come up with a concept I have known for years but never really put down on paper. I had always thought of it but never to this level.

I feel it is very important to our marketing and to our business model and I am sure it would be for yours as well.

I call it T.A.G. (TAG). TAG stands for Time At Gig. I started to realize I needed to know what my TAG time was and break down my TAG time. Learn from it and study it and determine in what ways I can make it benefit me.

First, TAG time can be broken down to include the following. Each associated with a time element to it:

- load in at the show
- set up of the show once items are at performance "staging area"
- performance of the show
- any after show add ons you may do
- break down of the show
- load out and pack up
In essence it is the total time spent from the moment you arrive at the event till you pull away to head home or to another gig.

Each of these (listed above) has a time associated with it. Each of these TAG times may also differ according to what market I may be working. A birthday party show may have a TAG time less than say a corporate illusion show.

For me this revelation of defining it in this fashion really made sense to me. I now have TAG times for every market I do and every show.

Now why is this important? Well for most of us, we would love and have done multiple show days. If you do not know your TAG time, then you spend an awkward moment trying to calculate when you can get to another gig. You end up spending too much time figuring it out and that makes for human error. It also causes possible problems with a prospect because you are not on top of your game.

If I know my Birthday Party TAG time is 2 hour (example), then I know I can easily use that to determine exactly when I am available to do the next event. This makes doing double or triple book days much easier.

I want to always find a balance. This means keeping my TAG time reasonable without losing any quality to the show I present and perform. If I can lower my TAG time while maintaining a quality show, then this becomes a winning formula for me.

I then can perform more events in a day and earn more income in the process. I do not have to spend a lot of time figuring out when I can do the next event, because I would already know.

This can also allow you to locate areas where you can make improvements. If you realize your TAG time is too long, then you can dissect it using the list above. Find which area is taking the most time and then figure a way to cut that time down.

This could simply mean a better way of packing up your equipment so you make less trips to and from the car.

The TAG principle really does work and I encourage each of you to give it a try. Write it down and go through it for each of your markets and shows. Have it written down and learn from it. I know you will not only find ways in which to improve it, but it can also benefit your business greatly.

If you do give TAG a try, I would love to hear from you.

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I hope this information has given you an idea of what can be done with working the Festival market. If you would like additional and detailed information on this topic, please see my book/eBook at: http://www.kpmagicproducts.com/Festival_Magic.html

As always, I encourage you the readers to let me know your thoughts. So if you have any thoughts on my articles or suggestions or comments, please feel free to e-mail me directly at magic4u02@aol.com. I would love to hear from you.

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6. Broken Wand - Abb Dickson
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Message by Gary E Bartlett

Abner Pope Dickson, Jr.
1948-2016

Abb Dickson, 67 of Jonesboro, GA passed away after a long illness. Dickson was well known as a magician, a comic, an illusionist, an actor, a producer and most of all, a force of nature. He is known known for his work on the films Malibu Express (1985), Picasso Trigger (1988) and The Brass Ring (1975). For decades he was a familiar face at The Abbot's Get Together in Colon, MI the Texas Association of Magicians (TAOM) and many other conventions.

Soon he would build a friendship with some of the funniest magicians on the planet including Duke Stern and Karrell Fox. He would often perform with them in sketches that lampooned magicians at magic conventions across the United States.

Born in Atlanta to Pope Dickson and Edith Donahoo Dickson. He and his father owned Pope Dickson and Son funeral home; and his mother was the personal secretary to President Roosevelt and Truman. Abb became interested in the art of magic at the age of ten after seeing a school show magician. He started doing comedy magic in his senior year in high school and went full time professional in 1970 performing as a magician at Six Flags Over Georgia.

In time he would tour the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico with his own "Presto!" illusion show that included a crew of thirty. The show toured from 1975 to 1986 and featured 39 large stage illusions, including one that was traditionally known as "The Disembodied Princess". Dickson had first heard of that particular trick after seeing a photo of it being performed by Orson Welles (with his second wife, Rita Hayworth, assisting) during a USO show in Hollywood in the '40s. In time, it became one of Dickson's favorite illusions. This show would lead to a lifetime friendship with Orson Welles and he would appear in 8 Welles films and as an actor or magician in 5 other films. To read more about the friendship between Orson Welles and Abb Dickson.

Abb Dickson on the Cover of GENII MagazineAbb Dickson would be featured on the cover of GENII Magazine in 1989 and the Genii in the corner was given Abb's face. In 1997 Abb was featured on the cover of THE LINKING RING when he became the International President of The International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Dickson would later specialize in trade shows but he also created special effects for several Star Wars films and the original Superman franchise. He also created some of the exhibits in the World of Coca-Cola museum in Atlanta. His broad life experience, understanding of human nature and psychology coupled with his love of comedy and magical creativity led to his demand as a consultant to many major corporations for their advertising campaigns and product launches.

Abb had many associations with some of today's top magicians from David Copperfield, Harry Blackstone, Lance Burton & Penn & Teller just to name a few. He was also a memeber of the world famous Magic Castle. Which is a private club in Hollywood, CA to magicians and celebrities. Abb was the creative consultant on numerous television special and live productions.

Even then, Abb always found time to perform magic, often for children that needed magic in their lives. Abb was a man with one of the biggest hearts in the world of entertainment. At home Abb was known to support numerous charities such as: Historical Jonesboro, the Clayton Performing Arts Center, Arts Clayton & many others.

Gave side service held on July 21, 2016 at 10:00 am. at Forrest Hills Memorial Park in Forrest Hills, GA. Wheeler Funeral Home in Coventington in charge of arrangements ph. 770-786-7111.

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7. Choomantar - 2016 (An International Magic Asia)
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Message by Samala Venu (India)

(19 & 20th November, 2016,@ Hyderabad, India)

Since 1996 Every Alternate Year We Are Successfully Conducting.

Proudly announcing that our registration started and going in full swing. Magicians are attending from all over Asian countries, arrangements are going for 600 magicians for two day convention. Gala shows, Lec cum Demo, Competitions, Dealer stalls, Indian and continental delicious food for three times, site seen (very good historic tourism places), meeting and exchanging with 600 magicians. Kindly attend the Indian convention and get International exposure. Visit www.magiciansacademy.in and also feel free to send mail for any enquiries, magicvenu@gmail.com.

Regards,

Samala Venu, M.Sc, MS (PR)
Magician & Illusionist
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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8. Abbott's 79th Get Together
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Message by Chuck/Webmaster

With summer well under way, the Abbott's Magic Company, the Colon Lions Club and the Colon Chamber of Commerce are proud to celebrate the Annual Abbott's Magic Get-Together. The dates are August 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th of 2016. Once again, magicians from all over the world will migrate to Colon, Michigan, the Magic Capital of the World, to be a part of this family oriented event. Tents and campers will magically pop up everywhere to swell this tiny little village until it appears there is no room for even one more person. Everyone scampers to be a part of this fun convention.

Magicians will be performing in the streets, restaurants and bars. The annual craft fair will take place on Friday and Saturday. The yearly fireworks will go off as in recent years on Friday night after the show at the Colon High School. Visit the Colon Historical Museum for a special Magic adventure or take a cemetery tour where many famous and not so famous magicians have chosen to perform their final act and become a permanent part of the magical history of Colon.

Each of the four days ends with a world class magic and variety show held in the air-conditioned Colon High School Auditorium. These are not your average birthday party magicians and each show is different, with comedy, large illusions, variety acts, and much more. Tickets for the show are $25.00 for reserved seats, $20.00 for a bleacher seat.

For more information, contact the Abbott's Magic Company, 124 S. St. Joseph St., Colon, MI 49040 or at 269 - 432-3235. Or visit us online at www.magicgettogether.com where you can get more information on the performers or order tickets.

Wednesday, August 3rd 2016
9:00AM Abbott's Colon Golf Classic (optional) with Al the Only
9:00AM Abbott's Registration Opens at the Abbott Plant
10:00AM Abbott's Dealers Room Opens at Elementary School
11:00AM Super Showroom Specials at Elementary
11:00AM Lecture - Clemens ILgner at the High School
12:00PM Colon Street Performers - outside M&M Grill featuring Joe Bennett
1:00PM Colon Historical Museum Open Till 4PM
1:30PM Magic Show at Abbott Plant with BJ Mallen or Gordon Miller
3:00PM Lecture - Martin Cox at the High School
3:00PM Magic Show at Abbott Plant with BJ Mallen or Gordon Miller
3:00PM - 6:00PM Face Painting outside 5 Star Pizza by Carol Hendrix
5:30PM River Lake Inn's Magic Show & Dinner with Ron Carnell
8:00PM Abbott's Stage Show at the High School (Preshow Live Organ Music)
Featuring Ice McDonald MC, Sir Patrick, Brenda Hahne, Clemens ILgner, Seebach Illusions
10:00PM Abbott's Dealers Room Opens at Grade School after show

Thursday, August 4th 2016
9:00AM Registration Opens at the Abbott Plant
9:30AM Lecture - Scott Alexander & Puck at the High School
10:00AM Abbott's Dealers Room Opens at Grade School
11:00AM Vent-O-Rama at the Abbott Plant
1:00PM Lecture - Ice McDonald at the High School
1:00PM Colon Historical Museum Open Till 4PM
1:30PM Dealers On Parade (Abbott's Give-Aways) at the Elementary School
1:30PM Magic Show at Abbott Plant with BJ Mallen or Gordon Miller
2:00PM Colon Street Performers - outside Curly's featuring Joe Bennett
3:00PM Magic Show at Abbott Plant with BJ Mallen or Gordon Miller
3:00PM - 6:00PM Face Painting outside 5 Star Pizza by Carol Hendrix
3:45PM Famous Magicians Graveyard Tour ushered by Al the Only
5:30PM River Lake Inn's Magic Show & Dinner with Ron Carnell
7:40PM Astounding Tent Illusion outside the High School (more info here)
8:00PM Abbott's Stage Show at the High School (Preshow Live Organ Music)
Featuring Vinny Grosso MC, Lynetta Welch, Banachek, Bizzaro
10:00PM Abbott's Dealers Room Opens at Grade School after show
10:15PM Curlys Closeup Contest after show

Friday, August 5th 2016
9:00AM Registration Opens at the Abbott Plant
9:00AM Colon Arts & Craft Fair Until 4:00PM
9:30AM Abbott's Stage Talent Contest at the High School
10:00AM Abbott's Dealers Room Opens at Grade School
11:00AM Colon Street Performers - outside Dawn & Phils featuring John Sturk
12:00PM Colon Street Performers - outside Village Market featuring Jonathon LaChance
1:00PM Colon Street Performers - at Craft Fair featuring Jania Taylor
1:00PM Lecture - Lynetta Welch & Bizzaro at the High School
1:00PM Colon Historical Museum Open Till 4PM
1:30PM Magic Show at Abbott Plant with BJ Mallen or Gordon Miller
2:30PM Abbott's Closeup Show at the High School
Featuring Ice McDonald MC, Clemens ILgner, Scott Alexander, Martin Cox, Nick Diffatte
3:00PM Magic Show at Abbott Plant with BJ Mallen or Gordon Miller
3:00PM - 6:00PM Face Painting outside 5 Star Pizza by Carol Hendrix
4:30PM Colon Street Performers - outside Five Star Pizza featuring Trino
5:00PM Magic Show at Sterlini's Magic Shop
5:00PM Magicians Dinner Special - At Lutheran Church on Burr Oak Road
5:30PM River Lake Inn's Magic Show & Dinner with Ron Carnell
8:00PM Abbott's Stage Show at the High School (Preshow Live Organ Music)
Featuring Denny Haney, Magic of Puck, Scott Alexander
9:45PM Firework Show outside High School after show
10:00PM Abbott's Dealers Room Opens at Grade School after show
10:30PM Talent Contest Awards at Grade School after show

Saturday, August 6TH 2016
9:00AM Registration Opens at the Abbott Plant
9:00AM Magic Ministers Session at the Methodist Church
9:00AM Colon Arts & Craft Fair until 4:00PM
9:30AM Lecture - Joaquin Ayala at the High School
10:00AM Abbott's Dealers Room Opens at Grade School
11:00AM Colon Street Performers - at Craft Fair featuring Jania Taylor
11:30AM Magic Show at Abbott Plant with BJ Mallen or Gordon Miller
12:00PM Colon Street Performers - outside American Legion featuring Jania Taylor
1:00PM Colon Historical Museum Open Till 4PM
2:00PM Abbott's Benefit Matinee "The Abbott Boys" at High School
Featuring Mark Holstein, BJ Mallen, Artie Kidwell, Gordon Miller, Mike Miller, plus the Talent Contest Winning Act!
2:30PM Magic Show at Abbott Plant with BJ Mallen or Gordon Miller
3:00PM Colon Street Performers - outside Colon Historical Museum featuring Adam Arcana
3:00PM - 6:00PM Face Painting outside 5 Star Pizza by Carol Hendrix
4:00PM Colon Street Performers - outside Five Star Pizza featuring Trino
5:00PM Magic Show at Sterlini's Magic Shop
5:30PM River Lake Inn's Magic Show & Dinner with Ron Carnell
8:00PM Abbott's Stage Show at the High School (Preshow Live Organ Music)
Featuring Nick Diffatte MC , Jay Mattioli, Martin Cox, Doc Swan, Tony Chapek, Ayala
10:00 PM Dealers Room Opens at Grade School after show
10:30 PM Abbott Performer Awards at Grade School after show

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9. Magic For Sale
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Message by David Haversat

We are purchasing used, collectible and antique magic
-Cash Paid-

One piece or an entire collection.
Confidential appraisals given.

David Haversat - Phone 203-828-8058
email Haversat@gmail.com

Wanted: Apparatus, Books, Cabinet Photographs, Chautauqua & Lyceum Programs, Correspondence, Photos, Posters Scrapbooks & More.

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10. 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 22, 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 22, 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 encore performances include:

"Masters Of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Dancing Tables And Dodging Daggers" (Tv-Pg) (Hdtv)
The Power Of Sèance - 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 Titou, Aaron Radatz, Tommy Wind, Farrell Dillon, Piff the Magic Dragon, Fielding West and Greg Gleason (#211).

"Masters Of Illusion" - (8:30-9:00 P.M. Et)
"Razzle Dazzle!" (Tv-Pg ) (Hdtv)
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, Tommy Wind, Jarrett & Raja, Barry and Stuart, Christopher Hart and Les Arnold and Dazzle (#212).

This week in New York, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre, Masters Of Illusion will be preempted due to Major League Baseball. Please check local listings for alternative airtimes and dates.

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11. The One Trick I Cannot Do Is Make My MS Disappear
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Article forwarded on by Phillip Aston

Wayne Dobson: The one trick I cannot do is make my MS disappear

The award-winning magician tells Lucy Benyon why he refuses to let the condition dent his passion for work or optimistic outlook on life.

Express

By Lucy Benyon

At the height of his career, award-winning magician Wayne Dobson had his own prime-time television series which regularly drew millions of viewers.

Having joined the Magic Circle at just 16 the handsome Leicester-born magic man shot to fame after an outstanding performance at the Royal Variety Show in 1989.

Yet what his legions of fans didn't realise then was that the previous year, at the age of just 31, he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Now 59 he is in a wheelchair and paralysed from the neck down.

MS is a neurological condition which affects 100,000 people in the UK, with symptoms typically beginning when people are in their 20s or 30s.

It impacts vision, balance and mobility and can also cause incontinence, stiffness, tremors, swallowing difficulties and poor mental health. Experts believe a combination of environmental and genetic factors can trigger the condition……..
Balance of the article go to:

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/690641/Wayne-Dobson-TV-magician-MS-sufferer-multiple-sclerosis

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12. The Workshop Convention Returns
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Message by David Sandy (US)

Yes, it's true after hosting six unbelievable workshop events from 1996 through 2002, we've decided to revive this incredibly-popular magic event! It's called the workshop revival... and you're invited to join us! The dates are October 5-8, 2016 and it will be held at the Radisson
Hotel in St. Joseph, Missouri (just 25 minutes north of Kansas City International Airport).

This is a career-changing experience! Produced by David Sandy for IBM Ring 129, the workshop is known for its unique approach to learning strong commercial magic from some of today's hottest working pros... in an intimate, small-group environment. It's strictly limited to only 200 participants and has always sold out. You will learn, hands-on, from some of the greatest performers in the business! And this year's line-up of talent is no exception! Its four incredible days of learning and fun... Guaranteed!

Here's a partial listing of teachers and performers at this year's Workshop: Shawn Farquhar, Asi Wind, Kyle Knight & Mistie, Oscar Munoz, Handsome Jack, Jade, Shoot Ogawa, David Kaplan, Rob Zabrecky, Simon Coronel, Gerry Katzman, Tim Hannig, and several special surprise guests!

As in the past, our focus is on learning strong commercial magic in an intimate setting. In addition to numerous learning events and hands-on sessions, you'll enjoy close-up shows, stand-up shows, a banquet and dinner show (yes, the meal is included!), some great impromptu performance moments and fellowship, plus an unbelievable stage show at
the historic Missouri Theater, and some very special surprises!

Here's the exciting part ... the cost is only $299, but you get a $30 discount if you're one of the first 125 registrations (making the registration cost only $269)!

Registration is strictly limited to only 200 participants in order to keep the event intimate! Don't miss out it's sure to fill up quickly. We also have a special hotel rate of $84/night.

For complete details, visit www.ring129workshop.com or call David Sandy at (816) 233-4177.

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13. Bernard's Magic Shop Online E-Commerce Website
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Message by Kristina (Australia)

Bernard's Magic Shop is finally moving into the world of modern technology!

As of 2017, Bernard's will have a fully-fledged, online e-commerce website.

This means you will be able to buy 24/7, from the comfort of your own home.

Thank you to all our customers who have taken the time to come into the
shop over the past 79 years. We will still have email, Facebook,
Instagram and our usual phone number for many of you who continue to
seek our advice and guidance in buying products.

Kristina.
Bernard's Magic Shop
Australia
www.bernards.com.au
Facebook: bernardsmagicshop

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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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The opinions and statements expressed therein are those of the individual contributors and not necessarily those of Magic New Zealand®. Neither Magic New Zealand® nor Alan Watson QSM vouch for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, message, statement, or other information reported via Magic New Zealand® E-zine.

Subscribers to this publication and authors who contribute to it by doing so agree they will not hold Magic New Zealand® or Alan Watson QSM, jointly or individually liable or responsible in any way for the opinions or statements contained therein.

Magic New Zealand® reserves the right to alter, correct or disregard any articles submitted.

Readers are encouraged to submit timely articles or news items which may be of interest to subscribers. By submitting articles to this e-zine, the authors grant Magic New Zealand® the right to publish such articles and such authors confirm their copyright of the material submitted.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, this publication may be freely redistributed, but not sold, to other magicians if copied in its entirety, including the copyright notice below and the above disclaimer.

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