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Issue Number: #1485
Date: Sunday 13th January 2019
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. January Edition 2019 - Vanish Magic Magazine
3. "Houdini's Last Secrets" - Science Channel's New 4-Part Series
4. The Magic Word Podcast - Chad Long
5. The Magic Word Podcast - Mind Shark
6. Lazy Man's Mystery - John Carey #26
7. David Berglas appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire
8. Las Vegas Magic - January 2019
9. Richard Webster Mentalist Workshop - Las Vegas
10. Monday Night Magic January Schedule
11. MagicFest Is January 19th
12. The Assembly Convention 2019, Brisbane, Australia
13. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
14. E-zine Archives

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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/2019-Jan-to-Dec-2019/1485-Jan13-2019.txt

If you would like to write a regular column for Magic New Zealand or
have some magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. January Edition 2019 - Vanish Magic Magazine
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine

Free download and online publication or purchase your printed copy>

Feature artist is Ray Anderson and The Esther Follies. Nick Lewin has written an incredible story on one of the most success shows in modern history. This long running show has been getting acclaim from every magician who has seen it - and Nick Lewin sits down with Ray and gets an in-depth story.

Magic Tricks - by Gregory Wilson, David Cripenwaldt, Louie Fox, Chiam Yu Sheng and Harvey Raft.

Bob Fitch shares memories of the late French Master of Magic Jean Fare.

Chistina Nyman interviews FISM 2018 act Nathalie Romier who is fast making a name for herself in the world of magic.

Thinking about becoming a full-time magician? Then you must read Jason Ladanye article on how he made the jump.

Magic Is Education - Jeff Christensen continues his series on Education and Magic.

Product Highlight includes P.G Balloon by Victor Voitko - an ingenious way to produce a fully inflated balloon and Timeless - our pick for 2018 as the Top Magic Trick.

Reaching the Next Level by Jim Sisti

Reviews - the very latest magic tricks, books, downloads and DVDs.

And More …. over 106 pages -

www.vanishmagazine.com

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3. "Houdini's Last Secrets" - Science Channel's New 4-Part Series
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Message by Rob Thomas

https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2018/12/first-promo-for-houdinis-last-secrets.html


And a there's a review of the first episode...

No, that's NOT the secret of Houdini's Water Torture Cell

https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/

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4. The Magic Word Podcast - Chad Long
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

We conclude our "Cuban Conversations with Conjurors" this week with a "Chat with Chad" Long. Most of you are familiar with his work and his humor having seen him at countless magic conventions around the world. Chad Long is serious about his silliness and you can see influences of David Williamson in his comedy style of magic. This week Chad talks about meeting David Williamson and how he influenced his magic and how he creates routines.

You can watch a video of Chad, see some candid photos while we were in Havana, Cuba, read the blog, listen online to the podcast and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/469-chad-long

And be sure to subscribe to the podcast and the weekly newsletter. Details on the website.

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5. The Magic Word Podcast - Mind Shark
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

This week we visit with a successful attorney who closed his practice to pursue a successful career as a mentalist/mind reader for the Corporate Market. Joe Curcillo examined his options very carefully and planned every step of his egress from the law profession to the entrée into the entertainment market for corporate executives as a full time, professional mentalist and public speaker. Along the way and over a period of years, Joe wrote and published several books which include secrets on how one can make similar transitions. In this week's podcast, Joe reveals some of his ideas on planning and focusing on success. There is a lot to hear and lot to learn in this episode.

You can watch a video of Joe performing mentalism at a comedy club, see some candid photos taken in Havana at MagiCuba, read the blog, listen online and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/468-joe-curcillo

And if you haven't yet ordered your 2019 Magic Calendar, then you can order one on Amazon through the link on our website. Each time you purchase something through Amazon.com by clicking on the link we provide helps The Magic Word Podcast through their Affiliate Program.

Also, if you haven't yet subscribed to our weekly newsletter, then visit the website and sign up today. You'll be glad you did. Thank you for listening!

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6. Lazy Man's Mystery - John Carey #26
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

For more years than I can remember, I've always loved performing C.O Williams Lazy Man's Card to Pocket, from The Encyclopedia of Card Tricks. Recently, it dawned on me that it makes a pretty nice mystery card too.

The Jokers start out on top of the deck. Mention that you will place three mystery cards onto the table. Push off the top 3 cards of the deck and supposedly table all of them. In reality steal back the third card and table just two cards. Hand out the deck for mixing and, upon return, ask your helper to call out any number from five to ten inclusive. Let's say they call out seven.

False count five cards as six into your right hand and table this packet. Push off the top card of the deck and hand it to your helper to look at and then sign. Have them drop it back on top of the deck and then pick up the tabled packet and drop it on top of all.

Ask your helper to hold out a palm-up hand and then place the deck onto it. Make your mystical motions over the deck and ask the spectator to begin dealing and counting to their thought of number. Stop them when, in this example they get to six. Then ask them to turn over the seventh card, where they will see that their signed card has vanished. As they do this you have perfect shade to top palm their card into full right-hand palm. Table the packet and then let the right hand descend over the mystery cards and add on the palmed card as you scoop them up off the table and drop them into your left hand.

"These three cards were placed on the table before we started. Let me show you two of them. A Joker, a face-down card of mystery and another Joker. Jack, they do say that you cannot be in two places at the same time. But maybe, just maybe, you can!"

Suiting actions to words, execute a stud bottom deal, dealing a face-up Joker onto the table. Then deal the next card face-down on top of it, followed by dealing the remaining Joker face-up on top of those, forming a sandwich. Then build it up and bring it home, extracting the face-down card from between the Jokers and revealing that inexplicably it is their signed card :-)

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7. David Berglas appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire
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Message by Charlie Burgess (UK)

David Berglas has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year Honours List for services to Magic and Psychology. It is believed that this is the first time the honour has been presented to anyone for their contribution to the art of magic.

Berglas, 92, said: "I am delighted to accept this honour but even more pleased that the art of magic has at last been recognised. I have spent over 60 years entertaining people in person, on radio and television -"reading their minds" - but I certainly didn't see this one coming."

Berglas has been an inspiration to magicians worldwide. On hearing of the award Derren Brown said: "This honour recognises one of our greatest living magical performers. Generations of magicians owe him a debt of gratitude. Each of my shows is indebted to his artistry and astonishing body of work. I thank him for his constant inspiration."

The Magic Circle president Scott Penrose said: "I am sure our members both in the UK and around the world will join me in congratulating David Berglas' on receiving this award which recognises his immense contribution to magic. As our former president he was deeply involved in the successful development of our permanent HQ in London. His influence on magic and magicians has been profound for over 60 years and many magicians owe him a real debt of gratitude."

Berglas' extraordinary career started in the 50s. Six weeks at the Windmill Theatre in London in 1953 was followed by a whirlwind tour of variety theatres where he often topped the bill.

He became a household name with his regular performances on radio, conducting "Nationwide Psychological Experiments" involving millions of listeners. He received the largest collection of fan mail ever for a BBC radio series. In the 70s he hosted a late-night phone-in programme on LBC.

He had his own BBC television show "Meet David Berglas" in 1954 which had an audience of over 19 million and then hosted the first ever commercial TV series in 1955. In the 80s his series "The Mind of David Berglas" on Channel 4 he entertained celebrity guests such as Omar Sharif, Britt Ekland and Christopher Lee.

Dubbed the "International Man of Mystery" Berglas was renowned for creating big stunts - among them, driving a car blindfold around central London, hurtling blindfold down the Cresta Run, stopping the traffic - and people - in Piccadilly Circus. He also confounded the magical profession with his pulse stopping routine and with his ability to persuade strangers to levitate a heavy table.

His version of the Any Card at Any Number routine has been known for many years as the Berglas Effect and magicians consider this the holy grail of card magic.

He has also acted as a creative consultant on many major films, most notably five Bond movies.

Berglas has entertained most members of the Royal Family and a host of celebrities including Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson . At one time he was the opening act for the Rolling Stones.

In the magic world Berglas has received most major international honours. He was President of The Magic Circle, the world's premier magic society, from 1989-1998 and helped revitalise the society. During his tenure The Magic Circle admitted women as members, established the Young Magician's Club and acquired and refurbished the old warehouse in Euston that became their first permanent HQ.

He has helped raise huge amounts for charity and was voted "King Rat" of the Grand Order of Water Rats, the leading show business charity.

For further information please contact: Charlie Burgess 07941 371440

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8. Las Vegas Magic - January 2019
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com

Adam Martinez - The Man of Many Mysteries
Between 2-4 pm weekends - Free - Lost Worlds Myth & Magic, 1450 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, #435, Henderson.
http://lostworldslv.rocks/

Black Magic Wednesday - Dan Sperry
10 pm (Dark Thur. - Tues.) - The Griffin, 511 Fremont St.
www.eventbrite.com/e/black-magic-wednesday-with-shock-illusionist
-dan-sperry-tickets-50016455565?fbclid=IwAR0WcUzY5wjACxmG5vb2Kxr
DLHfoPCat1BAK4LfJesQo7LMISR-xxZoZ9oo

Criss Angel - Mindfreak Live!
7 pm (Dark Mon. - Tues.) - Criss Angel Theatre - Planet Hollywood.
www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/criss-angel

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
Tickets from $78: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/david-copperfield/

Gerry McCambridge - The Mentalist
7:30 pm (Dark Wed.) - Planet Hollywood.
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10005

Hollywood Stars Of Magic - Up Close
Opening: January 19
2 & 4 pm (Dark Sun. - Fri.) - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
Special Guest Performer each week, check website for latest schedule.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

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

Ilusión Mental - Santiago Michel
Note: This is an all Spanish show.
5:30 pm (Dark Tues.- Wed., Fri.) - Sin City Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/ilusion-mental#.WrU5un8h34c

LaughterNoon - Adam London
4 pm, (Daily) - The D.
thed.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=13
$12.48 Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/laughternoon/

Mac King Comedy Magic Show
1 & 3 pm, (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Harrah's.
www.caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/mac-king-comedy-magic-show
Free tickets (buy 1 drink) usually available at the concierge desk or handed out by showgirls.

Martinis & Magic - Naathan Phan
7 pm (Dark Fri. - Sat.) - Pegasus Showroom, Alexis Park.
www.martinisandmagicshow.com
Facebook Phans get 25% off their tickets when they use the promo code: "MMNAA"
AMA Members: MM20

Mat Franco - Magic Reinvented Nightly
7 & 9:30 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 The Magician
With Guest Act: Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich.
5 pm: Sun. - Wed.; 7 pm: Thurs. & Sat. (Dark Fri.) - Laugh Factory, Tropicana.
www.laughfactory.com/MurraySawChuck
www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=4&id=324&City=
Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=murray-celebrity-magician

Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Show
4 pm - Saxe Theater - Planet Hollywood.
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 Wed. & Thurs.) - Windows Showroom, Bally's.
www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/paranormal#.VTaCb2dFA-w
Half-Price Tickets:
www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=14&id=246&
City=Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=paranormal

Penn & Teller
9 pm, (Dark Thurs. - Fri.) - Rio.
www.caesars.com/rio-las-vegas/shows/penn-and-teller#.WZuOuHGQx6k
Discount Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/penn-teller/

Peti & Taller - The Hooligans of Magic
Mateo Amivea and Christian Ford
9 pm, (Dark Tues. - Thur.) - Night Owl Theater, Hooters.
www.petiandtaller.com/about-the-show

Piff the Magic Dragon
8:00 pm (show days vary, check site) - Bugsy's Cabaret, Flamingo
Piff's Private Party (pre-show meet & greet): 7:00 pm
www.caesars.com/flamingo-las-vegas/shows/piff-the-magic-dragon

The Magic of Jen Kramer
6:00 pm. (Dark Sun. - Tues.) - Westgate Cabaret, Westgate Resort
www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/nevada/las-vegas/westgate-las-vegas-resort-casino/the-magic-of-jen-kramer/
Half-Price Tickets:
www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=12&id=322
&City=Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=jen-kramer-show

The Magic of Mike Aslan
8:00 pm. (Dark Tues. - Sun.) - Majestik Theatre, 99 Convention Center Dr.
www.aslanmagic.com/upcoming-shows.htm

The Magic of Seth Grabel
4:00 pm. (Dark Mon. - Sat.) - Kohiko Room, Tahiti Village
www.tahitivillage.com/resort/seth-grabel/

Xavier Mortimer's Magical Dream
7:00 pm, (Dark Fri.) - Sin City Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/Xavier_Mortimers_Magical_Dream#.W061AMInb4c

Half Price Tickets: www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=4&id=270&City=
Las%20Vegas&State=NV&Name=xavier-mortimers-magical-dream

Magic and More
Crazy Girls
Tony Douglas - 9:00 pm (Dark Wed.) - Crazy Girls Theater - Planet Hollywood.
www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/Crazy-Girls#.V7X7GXn6t6k

Dixie Dooley - The Mystifier
2:00 & 4:00 pm every Saturday & Sunday - Center Stage at the Boulevard Mall.

Haunted Vegas Show and Tour - Jac Hayden
9:30 pm, picks up at the Royal Resort.
www.hauntedvegastours.com
Half-Price Tickets:
www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=10&id=3&City=
Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=haunted-vegas-tour-and-ghost-hunt

Redneck Comedy Magic - James Michael
6:00 pm. (Dark Tues. - Wed.) - LA Comedy Club, Stratosphere
www.redneckcomedymagic.com
Half-Price Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/james-michaels-redneck-comedy-magic/

Sapphire Las Vegas Comedy Hour
Comedians, Burlesque, Magicians, Variety Acts - Mondre
8 pm, (Dark Sun.- Fri,) - Sapphire Gentleman's Club, 3025 Industrial Rd.
www.sapphirelasvegas.com/las_vegas_vip_services/sapphire_comedy_hour
Half-Price Tickets:
www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=12&id=219&City=
Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=sapphires-comedy-hour

Séance - Dixie Dooley
8:00 pm every Saturday & Sunday - Majestik Theatre, 99 Convention Center Dr.
Attendees receive a free tour of Dixie Dooley's Houdini Exhibit.

Tape Face
Featuring Michael Valladares as "PuppetFace" (who performs Magic and Puppetry throughout).
7 pm (Dark Mon.) - House of Tape - Harrahs.
www.caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/tape-face#.WzwTOMInb4c

V - The Ultimate Variety Show - Jason Byrne
7 pm & 8:30 pm, sometimes 4 and 5:30 - The V Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
www.vtheshow.com

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
Las Vegas Strip Street Magic: Grndl, Jungle Josh, James Kelsey.
Linq: Magic Mike (Michael Moretti) - 7:30-9:30 pm nightly - Chayo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.

Mandalay Bay: Magical Mix - Christopher Karpiak 7-10 pm (Dark Sun.. - Mon.) - Skyfall Lounge, Delano Hotel.

New York, NY: Mr. Magic (Wayne Eady) 7-9 (Dark Mon. - Tues.) - Toms Urban.
The Fremont Street Experience: Adam Flowers, Chris Randall, Will Bradshaw.
Wynn/Encore: Shimshi - Resident Magician.

Las Vegas Magic Organizations
Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257, 7 pm - 8:45, 1st Monday each month at Top Hat and Wand Magic Shoppe, 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

Hang at the Magic Lounge! Free Pizza & Sodas the 2nd Tuesday each month at 6 pm. Top Hat and Wand Magic Shoppe, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102. Come in for food & drink and hang out with your friends, all are welcome to socialize, watch or perform.
Darwin's Magic Club 8 pm - Midnight. Each Wed. at Tommy Rockers at Dean Martin & Flamingo.

Upcoming Special Events
January, 2019
January 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

January 19: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: Paul Vigil
- Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

January 23: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Nathan Kranzo. 7 pm. Top Hat and Wand Magic Shoppe, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102, Fantasma Ring 257 members free, others: $20. Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com

January 26: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - UP CLOSE Starring: Johnny Thompson
- Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

February, 2019
Feb. 4: Tarot Super Session with Kenton Knepper, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Kenton Knepper.
www.magicalwisdom.com

February 5: Mental Magic with Kenton Knepper, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Kenton Knepper.
www.magicalwisdom.com

February 6: Staff & Sphere Techniques with Kenton Knepper, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Kenton Knepper.
www.magicalwisdom.com

February 19-24: 6-day Magic & Mystery School Winter Training presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

February 19-20: 2-day Winter Training - Part 1: Introduction to Card Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

February 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

February 21-22: 2-day Winter Training - Part 2: Impromptu Magic / Everyday Objects presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

February 23-24: 2-day Winter Training - Part 3: The Basics of Standup and Parlor Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

March, 2019
March 16-18: Master Class presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride, TBA and special guest Dr. Richard Nongard.
www.magicalwisdom.com

March 18-20: Medicine and Magic Seminar, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D., Special Guest will once again be Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz.
www.magicalwisdom.com

March 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

March 22-24: 3-Day Master Class, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D. and Tobias Beckwith.
www.magicalwisdom.com

March 25-26: Real-World Close-Up Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructors: Jeff McBride & Lawrence Hass.
www.magicalwisdom.com

April 2019
April 5-7: Focus on Street Magic with Mario Morris presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructors: Mario Morris & Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

April 8-8: Focus on Mario's Finales & The Straitjacket Escape presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructor: Mario Morris.
www.magicalwisdom.com

April 9-14: 6-day Magic & Mystery School Spring Training presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

April 9-10: 2-day Spring Training - Part 1: Focus on Card Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

April 11-12: 2-day Spring Training - Part 2: Focus on the Classics of Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

April 13-14: 2-day Spring Training - Part 3: Focus on Grand Illusions presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

April 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

May, 2019
May 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, 2019
June 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

June 21-27: 7-Day Master Class presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructors: Jeff McBride, Larry Hass & Tobias Beckwith.
www.magicalwisdom.com

July, 2019
Jul. 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

August, 2019
MAGIC Live!
August 4-7, 2019 - The Orleans.
www.MagicConvention.com

August 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

September, 2019
Sep. 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

October, 2019
Oct. 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

October. 30-Nov. 2: Magic and Meaning Conference 2019 presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructors: Jeff McBride & Faculty of the Magic & Mystery School.
www.magicalwisdom.com

November, 2019
Nov. 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

December, 2019
Dec. 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

January, 2020
The Society of American Magicians National Convention
January 18-21, 2020 - Golden Nugget.
Mac King Roast with: Amazing Johnathon, Chris Kenner, Clint Holmes, Derek Hughes, Earl
Turner, Michael Close, Johnny Katz, Mike Hammer, Nick Diffatte, Piff the Magic Dragon, Stephen Bergatze and a few surprise guests pay tribute to Mac King (extra charge for this event).
Register at www.SAMconvention.com or email SAMregistrar@yahoo.com or call Anne: 719-338-8169.

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9. Richard Webster Mentalist Workshop - Las Vegas
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Message by Bob Kohler

March 8 - 10, 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada USA

A Masterclass With The World's #1 Cold Reader

Limited To Only 20 Attendees

Day One
Mentalism & Psychic Routines for Stage & Close Up

Day Two
Cold Reading
Master Integrating Cold Readings Into Your Act & Routines

Day Three
The Mentalist Cash Register
How You Can Generate Multiple Income Streams

The Workshop is at The Catherine Hickland Dream Theater just 3 minutes from Strip hotels!

Full details at www.bobkohlermagic.com

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10. Monday Night Magic New York - January Schedule
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Message by Peter Samelson (US)

January 14th: Torkova, David Corsaro, Harrison Greenbaum; MC Peter Samelson
Close-up: Luis Carreon, TJ Tana

January 21st: Alexander Boyce, Jeff Moche, Eric Dittelman; MC Todd Robbins
Close-up: Rich Cohn, Michael Chaut

January 28th: Noah Levine, Throwdini, Jason Suran; MC David Corsaro
Close-up: Brandon Williams, Alexander Boyce

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11. Carey's Way: Pre-order Now
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Message by John Carey (US)

Carey's Way: pre-order NOW and get the discount price!

A roadtrip through the card, coin and close-up magic of John Carey

New for January 2019, the all new, exciting collection of eclectic material from magic creator John Carey is finally available for pre-order: Carey's Way is a 186-page hardback book just absolutely crammed with 80+ incredible magic pieces covering cards, coins, mentalism, mental magic, sleights, themes, ideas - it's bursting at the seams (although not literally, the binders do a really good job)!

John has made a name for himself with material that is approachable, accessible, doable and super commercial - John focuses on strong, deceptive magic that is easy and fun to do, and that audiences will love to see just as much as you'll enjoy doing it.

Carey's Way will be launching on the 25th January - all pre-orders placed between now and then will ship on the 25th, so if you were thinking of treating yourself (and let's be honest, you deserve it) this is the best way! The normal retail price will be £35 (+P&P), but as a special preorder bonus, the prepublication price will be £30 (+P&P). To sweeten the deal, every pre-order will ALSO receive the ebook edition of his 2017 release Me, My Cards & I, for a low low additional cost of… £ZERO! Nothing! That's another 70+ items for absolutely nothing extra - for you, enjoy

To find out more about this brilliant new book, head over to www.careysway.co.uk There, you'll be able to watch videos of a few of John's favourite effects from the book, read some more red hot sales copy just like this, and even register your interest to receive a FREE pdf with three effects in plucked straight from the pages of Carey's Way!

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11. MagicFest Is January 19th
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Columbus, Ohio

The best One-Day Convention is right around the corner. Register Today!

MagicFest is Saturday, January 19th and here is the schedule:

8:30 Registration Opens
8:30 - 9:15 Dealers Open
9:30 - 10:30 Michael Kaminskas Lecture
10:30 - 11:30 Dealers Open
11:30 - 12:30 Joe M. Turner Lecture
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 Dealers Open
2:30 - 3:30 Bello Nock Lecture
3:30 - 4:00 Dealers Last Call
4:00 - 5:00 Showcase of Magic
5:00 Convention Ends

If you haven't registered, call today (Ken Spanola 813-249-7325) or register online at https://tampamagicclub.com/registration/?action=evregister&event_id=8 with PayPal.

Registration is only $50.

https://www.magifest.org/

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12. The Assembly Convention 2019, Brisbane, Australia
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Message from Sean Piper (Australia)

June 21, 2019 - June 23, 2019 · Eatons Hill Hotel · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Here at The Assembly HQ, we're putting the finishing touches on our Saturday night stage show which promises to be a spectacular line-up of both local and international talent.

If you haven't already registered for the convention, what are you waiting for? The EARLY BIRD RATE is available only until the END OF JANUARY 2019, and includes no less than:

- 4 x lectures
- 3 x intensive workshops
- 2 x world class stage shows
- 1 x amazing venue

https://www.theassemblycon.com.au/

Numbers will be limited due to the size of the venue, so ensure you get in early or you might miss out!

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13. 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 centre 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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