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Issue Number: #1372
Date: Sunday 16th April 2017
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
www.watson.co.nz
E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1.
Editor's Message
2. MAGIC Live!
3. Oscar Munoz Magician Receiving Death Threats
4. Geno Munari On The Magic Word Podcast
5. Pantomime - #442 - Kyle Peron
6. 'Magic On The Mersey' Convention In Liverpool, UK
7. Magicpalooza Coming To Orlando
8. Breaking KIDabra News
9. If You've Always Wanted To Visit 'Middle Earth', Now
Is Your Chance!
10. The Genii Convention In Orlando This October
11. Daytona Beach Festival
12. e-zine Archives
13. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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or have some magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. MAGIC Live!
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Message by Stan Allen (USA)
In last week's issue, we announced our 2018 dates, which
seems to have caused some confusion (sorry about that).
To clear it up:
Next year's MAGIC Live dates are August 5-8, 2018.
This year's MAGIC Live dates are August 13-16, 2017.
If you would like to join our waitlist for the 2017 MAGIC
Live, please visit:
MagicLiveConvention.com.
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3. Oscar Munoz Magician Receiving Death Threats
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Article forwarded Peter Rawson (USA)
Kens5
San Antonio
San
Antonio man receiving death threats after being mistaken
for United Airlines CEO.
SAN
ANTONIO - Oscar Munoz is a magician who performs around
Texas and around the world. Tuesday, he woke up to a phone
call where a caller threatened his life.
"It
was really scary when you wake up to a phone call when people
say they're going to kill you because of the way you treat
people on an airplane," Munoz said.
Munoz
shares the same name as United Airlines CEO.
A
recent viral video posted to social media shows security
officers dragging a bloodied passenger off a United flight
on Sunday.
The
airline randomly selected four passengers they asked to
get off the plane in order to make room for four airline
employees who needed to get from Chicago to Louisville.
United
Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz defended the actions saying the
passenger defied security and became disruptive and belligerent.
Back
in San Antonio, the other Oscar Munoz has been getting dozens
of emails about it from angry people.
"Would
you think that the CEO of a major corporation would put
his phone number, his personal phone number so you can contact
him or his personal email? I kind of doubt it I have yet
to find his email because I would like to send him all the
emails that I've received on his behalf," San Antonio's
Munoz said.
Tuesday
President Trump's spokesperson called the video "troubling".
Several
lawmakers are calling for an investigation into this incident.
http://www.kens5.com/news/local/san-antonio-man-receives-death-threats-after-being-mistaken-for-united-airlines-ceo/430474885
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4. Geno Munari On The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star (US)
As
we continue our Las Vegas Chronicles, we stop by the corporate
headquarters of Houdini's Magic Shop and visit with the
owner, Geno Munari. More than just a magic shop, Geno manufactures
many products including many in the gaming industry and
outside the usual realm of magic. He also has a printing
company there with several presses. And as if this isn't
enough, he also has a fully operational radio station that
broadcasts 24/7 to the downtown Las Vegas community and
online through http://kiyq.org/ Geno is a most fascinating
entrepreneur who knows the gaming industry and was close
friends with Jimmy Grippo. We end the podcast with a little
discussion of the John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy.
There is a ton of topics in this week's podcast.
You
can see some photos, read the blog, enter the contest, listen
to the podcast online and download the podcast at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/geno-munari
Congratulations
to this week's winners of "Nick Trost's Subtle Card
Creations - Volume Two", which is provided compliments
of H&R Magic Books. Be sure to visit The Magic Word
Podcast website this week to enter the new contest for a
copy of Volume Two. Two more winners' names will be drawn
and announced in next week's podcast.
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5. Pantomime - #442 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
The
art of pantomime can be a wonderful tool for any magician
and I would recommend any student of magic to learn and
study it. I never once thought that my years of doing costume
character work would ever have any real purpose later on
with my magic, but it has been very valuable to me.
The
art of pantomime is the ability to tell or express emotion
or a story through the actions and body language of the
performer. There is no spoken word but only music if that.
Red Skelton (amongst others) was a genius of this art form
and literally could not only tell wonderful stories without
word, but his audiences new every single thing being expressed.
They
loved the characters he came up with and they felt sadness
and emotional responses just through the body language red
was giving to them. Although spoken word was never used,
props, expressions of the face and body language were. In
many cases these are the exact same things a magician uses
and can find him or herself with as well.
There
has been a lot I have learned over the years through the
study of pantomime. It started when I was doing costume
work and I came across it by accident. Basically I was never
allowed to talk while in costume or while in "character".
So I naturally had children wanting to know what I was doing
and I wanted to express things to them like hunger, excitement,
happy, sad, and laughter.
I
had no idea how to do this but started to try different
things. I realized that if I could not talk, I must express
my intentions through body language and movement. I soon
realized just how much could be expressed without saying
anything at all.
There
was an exercise that I used to do to train myself into creative
thinking with pantomime. With any art form we use for our
magic, you only get better at it if you study and practice
it. This exercise really has helped me to express my intentions
while on stage. It may help you.
The
basic idea is to write down single words that you think
may need to be expressed while on the stage or in your act
or show. These words may be such things as: sadness, confusion,
happiness etc. Tare literally thousands of words and ideas
you may want expressed, but I am sure you get the idea.
Now you start to figure out one word at a time. This focuses
your mind and keeps you on track. Do not get so overwhelmed
by trying to say or tell too much at once. Break it down
to its simplest parts.
Take
a single word on your list and video tape yourself doing
something in your show that expresses that word or idea.
I know this sounds weird but trust me here for a second.
Perform the idea and section onto video. Then watch it on
TV with one very big exception. Turn The Volume Off!
Watch
what you are doing and really study your movement. In many
cases you will start to realize that the body reacts and
moves in certain ways naturally to what you are saying and
doing. Study those movements. These movements are the things
that the body does in subtle ways to express certain ideas.
The idea now is to realize how the body reacts when it is
happy, sad, or confused.
The
problem then lies in the fact that the body knows that people
use many parts to convey an idea or feeling. Voice works
alongside of sight and body movement to easily convey ideas
to people. The problem then lies in what happens when you
take some of those "helpers" away.
What
you end up realizing is that you can take the subtle movements
you studied, by watching yourself on video, and learn that
by amplifying those moves they can be expressed even without
voice.
For
example:
When you are confused, watch what your face and body does.
In most cases the head may tilt slightly, the eyes and eyebrows
may squint and you may hunch a bit in posture. If you amplify
this, then you can exaggerate these common traits and learn
to add tell-tale signs to them to send the right singles
to the audience.
In
this case you would exaggerate the above signs but may add
to them. You might bring your hand up to your chin and rub
it in the state of pondering. You may switch your stance
and do it with the other hand as well. All of this adds
up to expressing an idea or emotion without voice.
So
how does this apply to magic? Well it can be used to tell
the audience your intentions on stage and send those intentions
to the person even in the farthest seat in the back.
If
you are doing diminishing cards, without word you can take
a card and use your index finger and thumb and start off
far apart and as you make them get closer, you hunch a bit
and you show a bit of expression of force. Just this simple
sign can be seen by the audience to say you are going to
make them smaller before anything else is even done.
I
hope this is of help to some and may get folks talking about
other ways in which you can tell your audience what you
are doing. If anyone would like me to go over some other
methods that I mentioned above, just let me know. It would
be my pleasure.
Because
I am also partially deaf, I have realized even more the
importance of being able to convey my magic to anyone at
any time. It has helped my magic a lot and allowed me to
share it with many others.
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. 'Magic on The Mersey' Convention in Liverpool, UK
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Message by Paul Stone
I'm
delighted to announce that another top-class Headline performer,
Nick Lewin has been added to the outstanding line-up at
the 'Magic on the Mersey' Convention taking place in Liverpool
on September 14th and 15th. Nick will be making his first
appearance at a British Magic Convention for over 40 years!
One
of Ken Brooke's star pupils, Nick moved from England to
USA in the late 1970's and made his mark in a big way. He
was the first magician to have his own Headline afternoon
show on the Las Vegas Strip at Maxim's Hotel & Casino,
paving the way for many others including Mac King.
For
many years Nick has been one of the busiest professional
magicians in America performing in Cabaret, at Comedy Clubs,
Corporate Events and on all the major cruise ships where
his act is still in huge demand.
Nick
is also well known throughout the world of magic for his
many excellent articles in Magic New Zealand and more recently
in Vanish Magazine.
At
'Magic on the Mersey' Nick will lecture and be a part of
several other sessions and will also perform in the 'World
Stars of Magic & Variety' Show at the lovely Victorian
Epstein Theatre.
Nick
will be joining a terrific line-up of talent that includes
Mike Close, Armando Lucero, Paul Zenon, Bob Kohler, Marc
Paul, Mandy Muden, Trevor Liley, Seth Kramer, Paul Stone,
Freddie Davies and legendary juggler Kris Kremo.
And
as an extra bonus for anyone who has signed up for the one
time only 'Corporate & Trade Show Workshop' taking place
on Wednesday 13th September immediately before the 'Magic
on the Mersey' Convention, Nick will also be part of the
expert panel to share his vast experience gained from working
hundreds of Corporate Shows. A life changing opportunity
not to be missed for any working performer.
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7. Magicpalooza Coming To Orlando
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Message by Dan Stapleton (USA)
May
12-14 is Magicpalooza's FCCC (Florida Close-Up/Parlor Conference
& Competition), Orlando, Fl.
Starring:
Jon Racherbaumer
John Cornelius
Dan Fleshman
Kostya Kimlat
Jon Armstrong
Dan Stapleton
Paul Hallas
Antony Gerard
Jafo
Chastain Criswell
Nathan Coe Marsh
Greg Soloman
Brent Braun
Mark Fitzgerald
Jim Vines
Here
are a few "extra's" to expect:
A. The Dealer's Room is open to Everyone/Anyone...(even
those not attending the FCCC). This is our "thanks"
to our vendor's for showing what's NEW in magic.
B.
The first night (Friday) Welcome Get-Together is also open
to Everyone/Anyone who might want to meet the Stars of the
FCCC.
C.
1000 magazine give-away. This was a big hit at last years
convention. Genii, MAGIC, MUM, Linking Ring, Tops all for
the taking (be respectful and don't take large amounts,
please).
D.
Four performers who were on Penn & Teller-Fool Us will
be present as a Forum in discussing how you can get on the
show and what to expect if you do.
E.
Jon Racherbaumer will regale stories and show films of some
of his legendary friends Friday night, May 12 (open only
to those registered).
F.
Jon Cornelius, two time FISM winner will be having his own
show and lecture, not seen in fifteen years!
G.
All the performers will be signing the FCCC souvenir poster
during the Welcome Get-Together...don't miss this opportunity.
H. Greg Soloman will be conducting a "Restaurant Magic"
forum Saturday morning.
I. Remember...all kid's under the age of Twelve get free
FCCC registration (one per paid parent)
J.
The Dealer's Show is back...first night...Friday.
K.
If you can't attend the Conference, we have two Public Shows,
Saturday and Sunday evening (tickets only $20 each).
L.
All lectures and shows projected on large screens for better
viewing.
M.
Sunday, May 14, Mother's Day Magic-Brunch in the hotel.
Bring Mom for a good time.
N.
Preferred seating for FCCC Banquet attendee's. Banquet (served)
dinner and show is only $33.
O.
Only 80 hotel rooms left at our special $94 price...don't
delay.
P.
Some very nice items will be raffled off (tickets: $1, $5,
$10).
Q.
The Sheraton has one of the coolest Irish Pubs around...very
cool!
Register
at www.magicpalooza.org
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8. Breaking KIDabra News
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Message by Mark Daniel (USA)
The
Tony Award Winning Star of The Two and Only, and part of
the ground breaking ensemble TV Comedy Series Soap, Jay
Johnson comes to KIDabra Conference for the First Time!
Whether
on Broadway, at The Magic Castle, Brookledge Follies, or
hosting Its Magic you'll find a World Class and very humble
everyman with extraordinary powers in Jay Johnson! Come
meet, learn from, and enjoy one of the best, who Ken Scott
calls a "Rock Star!"
Spend
Quality Time at KIDabra with Jay, Ken Scott, Barry Mitchell,
Christopher T. Magician, Niels Duinker, Mario the Magician,
Gary Shelton, Carisa, Scott Green, Chris Weed, Jim Kleefeld,
Hiawatha, Jeff Wawrzaszek, Bruce Amato, Dave Risley, John
Bobik, Tate Elliott, your hosts Mark and Tami Daniel and
a Host of Extraordinary People at The Amazing KIDabra!
KIDabra
is The Global Epicenter for KIDshow and Family Performers!
It is the go to gathering place, and resource center for
the KIDshow and Family entertainment world. This August
it is going to be Amazing! Performers arrive from all over
the world to share in this important week of the KIDshow
community and industry!
KIDabra
happens August 7-10, in one of the World's Top Family Entertainment
destinations: Pigeon Forge,TN home of Dollywood, Terry Evanswood,
Barry Mitchell, and Darren Romeo. A popular show/tourist
area, Pigeon Forge/Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and The Great
Smoky Mountain National Park, are a family performers study
arena whose "magic" settles on you like a warm
comforter.
The
KIDshow Stars will Shine! Make your plans to join us today!
We are never complete until you're there!
Register
Here http://www.kidabra.org/register-kidabra-tn-b
Schedule http://www.kidabra.org/2017-schedule
Hotel/Travel http://www.kidabra.org/hoteltravel
Full info www.kidabra.org
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9. If You've Always Wanted To Visit 'Middle Earth', Now
Is Your Chance!
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Message by Nopera Whitley (New Zealand)
New
Zealand Magic Convention - Wellington, 20-23 October 2017
Taking
place in Wellington, the Capital of New Zealand, join Shin
Lim, Rob Zabrecky, Hector Mancha, Colin Cloud and Charlie
Frye for the 33rd New Zealand International Magic Convention.
The
beauty of NZ conventions is that they are small and intimate
and there are plenty of opportunities to interact with the
headliners one-on-one. Not to mention, you will be in one
of the most beautiful locations this planet has to offer.
Registrations are limited and there are less than 90 places
left. Act quick so you don't miss out!
Register
online at www.magicconvention.co.nz - it only takes a couple
minutes!
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10. The Genii Convention In Orlando This October
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Message by Richard Kaufman (US)
Don't
Miss the Event of the Year: The Genii Convention in Orlando
this October.
The
third Genii Convention will be held in Orlando, Florida,
on October 4, 5, 6, 7 (with extra charge workshops on Sunday
8th) at the wonderful Florida Hotel and Conference Center.
There
are 25 artists booked for the four-day convention, including
John Bannon, Pit Hartling, Bill Malone, Jared Kopf, John
Carney, Bernard Bilis, Jean-Jacques Sanvert, Michael Weber,
Jean Merlin, Dai Vernon, Jim Steinmeyer, David Ben, Max
Maven, Guy Hollingworth, Dana Daniels, Peter Samelson. Harrison
Greenbaum, David Regal, Chris Hannibal, Shintaro
Fujiyama, Chad Long, Lindsay Benner, Brett Loudermilk, Robert
Ramirez, Naathan Phan, and John Gaughan.
You
don't have to choose between events at The Genii Convention:
you will be able to see every performance and lecture on
9 x 16 foot hi-definition video screens in our main showroom,
which has tiered seating, with close-up magic performed
in intimate venues around the hotel.
There
are three extra charge workshops available: the first with
Michael Weber, the second with John Carney, and the third
with Tom Stone, Håkan Berg, and Axel Adlercreutz.
Genii
Conventions are held on an irregular basis-don't miss this
one!
Attendance
is limited. Register Now for only $375.
Visit
www.geniiconvention.com for more details.
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11. Daytona Beach Festival
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Message by Harry Allen (US)
Hello
Magic fans
Daytona
Beach Festival Of Magic keeps getting better and better!!!!
November
3rd to 5th 2017
www.daytonamagic.com
(click on "convention")
We
will be honoring legendary performer, dealer, inventor Bob
Little.
We
have more talent ready to sign.
Check
the website for up to date signings.
Other
talent you don't want to miss:
Nick Lewin
Mike Michaels
Jarol Martin
Niels Duinker
Joseph Young
Fred Moore
Erik Olson
Harry Allen
Ben Zabin
David And Dania
This
all takes place in Beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida.
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