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Issue Number: #1519
Date: Sunday 16th June 2019
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. United States Playing Card Company Is Being Sold
3. Cartamundi To Acquire The United States Playing Card
Company
4. Potter & Potter Auctions' Rawlins Magic Collection
5. Rick Lax On The Magic Word Podcast
6. Scott Alexander On The Magic Word Podcast
7. Michael Close Webinars
6. Triumphant Dream - John Carey #46
7. Monday Night Magic Schedule (June)
8. AMA June Performing Schedule
9. AMA JULY Performing Schedule
10. KIDabra: The Conference Of KIDshow And Family Performers
11. 8th European Magic History Conference
12. Lee Earle Lifetime Achievement Award
13. Masters Of Illusion Returns
14. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
15. E-zine Archives
16. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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The
late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante) a professional
magician from New Zealand would have been thrilled with
the interest that his life story has been generating in
Magic New Zealand ezine.
If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in
HTML format
go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2019-Jan-to-Dec-2019/1520-Jun16-2019.html
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. United States Playing Card Company Is Being Sold
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Message by Lee Asher (US)
United
States Playing Card Company is being sold to Cartamundi,
an esteemed Belgium playing card manufacturer. This is huge!
So
what does this mean for the American playing card giant?
More important, what does this mean for us magicians, collectors
and cardists?
For
now, it's too soon to tell. But it's safe to say that we're
witnessing playing card history in the making.
What
a time to be alive and love playing cards!
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3. Cartamundi To Acquire The United States Playing Card
Company
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Article forwarded on by Lee Asher (US)
Cartamundi
Acquisition
to expand portfolio of products offered by Cartamundi to
customers.
Turnhout,
June 4, 2019 - The Belgian privately-owned group Cartamundi
has signed an agreement to buy The United States Playing
Card Company (USPC) from its parent company Newell Brands.
The acclaimed playing cards maker's focus is on North America
and Spain.
Through
this acquisition, Cartamundi continues to invest in the
global entertainment market.
The United States Playing Card Company, owner of the iconic
brands such as Bicycle®, Bee®, Hoyle® and Fournier®,
is the global standard within the world of playing cards.
The business employs over 350 people and has manufacturing
facilities in the U.S. city of Erlanger (Kentucky) and the
Spanish city of Vitoria (Álava). In 2018 USPC realized
net sales of approximately 112 million US dollars.
"We
are excited about the opportunity and look forward to welcoming
The United States Playing Card Company to the Cartamundi
group. USPC is a globally renowned company and, like us,
has a passion for its products and consumers. The segments
in which USPC operates are perfectly complementary to those
of Cartamundi. This investment will further deliver on Cartamundi's
purpose of sharing the magic of playing together towards
consumers worldwide."- Stefaan Merckx, CEO of Cartamundi
"We
are delighted about the prospect to join forces with Cartamundi
and leverage both companies' rich history and passion of
card making, as well as our complementary global presence.
We look forward to working together in furthering our shared
ambition to delight consumers across the globe."-Michael
Slaughter, CEO of USPC
Local
commitment
Cartamundi
wants to expand its geographic reach through new countries
and new channels. This proposed acquisition is a logical
step forward, as USPC is a strong player in the growing
cardistry, casino and specialty playing cards segments.
The combined company will employ 2,500 people and operate
13 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across four
continents. As such, Cartamundi has a strong local commitment.
A commitment to its customers, but also to the local economy
and the environment.
"Consumers
from different regions have different needs. The best way
to serve them is to rely on the knowledge and experience
of our local teams." - Stefaan Merckx, CEO of Cartamundi
The transaction is expected to close in the second half
of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions, including
regulatory approvals.
Alta
Capital Partners acted as financial advisor and Hughes Hubbard
& Reed LLP acted as legal advisor to Cartamundi on the
transaction.
About
Cartamundi
Cartamundi
is Latin for "Cards for the World". With a history
dating back to 1765, Cartamundi is the world's leading manufacturer
of card & board games and digital solutions. With a
network of owned sales offices, 11 state-of-the-art manufacturing
facilities and a workforce of over 2,200 people, Cartamundi
is a prominent and growing supplier to the global cards,
games and toys industry. In 2018, Cartamundi generated a
revenue of approximately $440 million.
Legendary
games such as Monopoly® and Pokémon® run
off the Cartamundi production lines, as do many different
varieties of playing cards and card games for consumers
as well as casinos.
With its strong brands such as Color Addict®, Shuffle®,
COPAG® and Grimaud®, Cartamundi created a compelling
range of playing cards, children's card games and family
games which can be found in all major retailers across the
globe. All contributing to fulfilling the Cartamundi purpose
of "Sharing the Magic of Playing Together".
Cartamundi's
corporate headquarters are located in Turnhout, Belgium.
Manufacturing facilities are located in Japan, India, Poland,
Germany, France, Belgium, United Kingdom, Ireland, United
States of America and Brazil.
For
the balance of the article go to:
https://cartamundi.com/en/press/cartamundi-acquire-united-
states-playing-card-company/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm
_medium=email&utm_content=We+Are+Witnessing+Playing+Card+
History%21&utm_campaign=USPCC+is+sold
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4. Potter & Potter Auctions' Rawlins Magic Collection
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Message by Rebekah Kaufman
I
am excited to announce Potter & Potter Auctions' Rawlins
Magic Collection II Auction to be held on Saturday, June
29th, 2019 starting at 10am at the company's gallery, located
at 3759 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613.
This
event includes 450 lots of finely curated apparatus, books,
stage worn costumes, ephemera, and memorabilia from Harry
Houdini, Edgar Bergen, and other popular 20th century magicians
and performers.
Gabe
Fajuri, President, Potter & Potter Auctions, is happy
to speak with you in greater detail about the sale. He can
be reached at gabe@potterauctions.com or 773-472-1442.
My
contact information is below if you need higher resolution
images, or if I can be helpful in any other way.
Thank
you for your interest!
Best,
Rebekah Kaufman
Potter & Potter Auctions
617-955-7215
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5. Rick Lax On The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
This
week on The Magic Word Podcast we welcome Rick Lax, co-creator
of the SyFy TV Network "reality" series, "Wizard
Wars". Rick talks about the creation of this program
and, despite its high ratings, was canceled. Learn why in
this episode. Also Rick talks about working with Penguin
Magic and creating new magic. But his new project is another
video production called "Making Magic" and is
featured on Facebook. With millions of viewers, this new
series is directed towards the general public and is looks
a little like the Netflix series, "Comedians Getting
Coffee in Cars, with Jerry Seinfeld", except he features
magicians. Also, these videos are tight and run about 12-15
minutes in total length.
You
can learn more by visiting the website at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/495-rick-lax
This week we also congratulate the winners of last week's
contest for the DVD sets offered by Danny Orleans: Charles
Morgan and David Kenward. Stay tuned for future contests.
You can always stay in the loop by subscribing to the weekly
newsletter. Info on the website.
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6. Scott Alexander On The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
This
week we talk with Scott Alexander who tells us about the
development of MAJOKE, the parody of MAGIC Magazine that
he helped produce, MAJOKE is probably the most hilarious,
controversial, offensive and downright funny thing to come
out in the magic world...ever!
Similar
to the "Weenie" parody of Genii Magazine a few
years back, but nowhere near as reserved. We also talk about
immediate gratification with immediate digital downloads
like the new Magicflix, and the difference between males
and females doing magic, the book he is writing on the life
of Denny Haney, how he landed his job at Caesar's Magical
Empire,working with Penguin Magic, how he thinks and creates
magic and so much more.
You
can learn more by visiting the website at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/496-scott-alexander
This week we also start a new contest for a set of lecture
notes offered by Scott Alexander: You can always stay in
the loop and find out about upcoming episodes and new contests
by subscribing to the weekly newsletter. Info on the website.
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7. Michael Close Webinars
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Message by Michael Close (US)
Lisa
and I have been hosting webinars on various magic topics.
They
have been well received.
Previously
I have scheduled a time convenient for North American viewers.
I have scheduled one for magicians in Australia, New Zealand,
and Japan. Although it's possible to register for the webinar
and watch it at a later time, I think part of the value
is the ability for the viewer to ask questions.
The
link to the webinar:
https://www.michaelclose.com/products/demystifying-the-memdeck
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8. Triumphant Dream - John Carey #46
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main
I
think most of us would agree that Dai Vernon's presentation
for the triumph effect, involving the story of a guy at
the bar trying to mess you up is timeless. I've used it
since my teens. However, recently I starting thinking about
an alternative presentation. It soon dawned on me that the
classic dream presentation, used with success by Darwin
Ortiz in his dream card effect would work beautifully. I
will outline my presentation and then briefly discuss the
very simple method and handling.
"Sarah,
last night I had a dream and you were in it. I dreamt I
was working at a function in a beautiful hotel in central
London and I approached you and your friends during cocktails.
I took out a deck of cards and spread them and then did
something crazy. I proceeded to divide the deck into two
portions and shuffle face-up cards into face-down cards.
I can remember right now you smiling just as you are at
this moment in time. Some cards face-up, some face-down
and some face-up
cards facing every which way. Next
I asked you to put the thought of a card in your mind. Got
one? Get one? Good.
Next
I placed the deck onto your hand and slowly and mysteriously
read your mind. The 4 of Hearts, the 4 of Hearts, the 4
of Hearts, right? I can recall you reacting then just as
you are right now. I was about to continue and then suddenly
the image of you, that deck of cards and that beautiful
hotel seemed to fade away. Suddenly I heard my alarm clock
go off and it jolted me out of my dream. As I got up to
go downstairs, I saw a deck of cards on my table. I spread
it in my hands and all the cards were face-up, except for
one face-down card, standing out like a stranger in a busy
crowd. I took it out and turned it over and it was the 4
of Hearts!
Let
me spread these cards. Look! Every single card is facing
the same way, except for one. Wow. I guess dreams really
can come true!"
Method:
Secretly manage the 4 of Hearts face-up on the bottom of
the face-down deck. Hand to hand spread, showing a face-down
deck, keeping the reversed card hidden. Next proceed to
execute the Tenkai optical revolve move from Tarbell and
faro shuffle supposedly face-down cards into face-up, leaving
your force card face-down on top.
Now
a very simple show or display: Holding the deck from above
in Hindu shuffle position in the right hand, the left hand
pulls out a block from the centre and allows it to settle
in the left hand. Next pull off a block from the top of
the right hands cards and let them drop on top of the first
packet. Finally place the remaining packet on top of all,
keeping a pinky break beneath it. Riffle force to your break
and push off the top card of the left hand packet (force
card) and raise your left hand to show the 4 of Hearts.
Lower this hand and square up the deck. The rest is pure
presentation. Do the divination, spread to show the deck
all facing up except one card. Remove it, turn it over and
conclude the mystery.
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9. Monday Night Magic Schedule (June) - New York
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Message by Peter Samelson (US)
June
3rd: Mike Patrick, Throwdini, Peter Samelson; MC Todd Robbins
Close-up: Brandon Williams, Harrison Kramer
June
10th: Noah Levine; Carl Mercurio, Jon Stetson; MC Peter
Samelson
Close-up: Kevin Kapinos, Brandon Williams
June
17th: Alexander Boyce, Ben Nemzer, Michael Chaut; MC David
Corsaro
Close-up: Patrick Davis, TJ Tana
June
24th: Torkova, Denny Corby, Jason Suran; MC Todd Robbins
Close-up: Michael Chaut, Eric Brown
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10. AMA June Performing Schedule - Hollywood
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June
10 - June 16, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Mike Elkan
Early Performer
Jeff McBride
Late Performer
Frankie Foti
The
Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Zabrecky
Late Performer
Henok
Palace
Of Mystery
Lucy Darling
Nick Paul & Kristen
Stuart MacDonald
Library
Bar
Danny Magic
Thursday-Sunday
Peller
Theatre
Brent Arthur James Geris
Nader Hanna
Wednesday-Sunday
Friday
Lunch
Jeff McBride
Sat.
& Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Tricky Tim
June
17 - June 23, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Tyler Rabbit
Early Performer
Joycee Beck
Late Performer
Bob Sheets
The
Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Hannibal
Late Performer
Blake Vogt
Palace
Of Mystery
Joaquin Ayala
Library
Bar
Mad Tad
Thursday-Sunday
Peller
Theatre
Joseph Tran
Griffin Barry
Wednesday-Sunday
Friday
Lunch
Bob Sheets
Sat.
& Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Tim Mannix
June
24 - June 30, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Mark Furey
Early Performer
John Carney
Late Performer
Juan Luis Rubiales
The
Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Alan
Late Performer
Steve Marshall
Palace
Of Mystery
Mark Haslam
Hillel
Luna Shimada
Library
Bar
Mark Collier
Thursday-Sunday
Peller
Theatre
The New Bad Boys of Magic
Wednesday-Sunday
Friday
Lunch
Juan Luis Rubiales
Sat.
& Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Alan
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11. AMA July Performing Schedule - Hollywood
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July
1 - July 7, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Jeff Parmer
Early Performer
Diamond Jim Tyler
Late Performer
Lou Serrano
The
Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Bob Dorian
Late Performer
Johnny Ace Palmer
Palace
Of Mystery
Kevin James
Les Bubb
Rudy Coby
Library
Bar
Jeff Black
Wednesday & Friday-Sunday
Peller
Theatre
Matt Vizio
Tom Frank
Wednesday & Friday-Sunday
Friday
Lunch
Diamond Jim Tyler
Sat.
& Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Jeanine Anderson
July
8 - July 14, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Paul Draper
Early Performer
Pop Haydn
Late Performer
Boris Wild
The
Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Aye Jaye
Late Performer
Chef Anton
Palace
Of Mystery
Jason Bishop
Library
Bar
Georges-Robert
Thursday-Sunday
Peller
Theatre
The Charlatans
Wednesday-Sunday
Friday
Lunch
Boris Wild
Sat.
& Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Aye Jaye
July
15 - July 21, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Kevin Li
Early Performer
Ed Ellis
Late Performer
Adrian Vega
The
Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
The Sentimentalists
Late Performer
Rob Gould
Palace
Of Mystery
Chris Mitchell
Greg Gleason
Library
Bar
David Gabbay
Thursday-Sunday
Peller
Theatre
David Zirbel
Andy Amyx
Wednesday-Sunday
Friday
Lunch
Ed Ellis
Sat.
& Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Joel Ward
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12. KIDabra: The Conference Of KIDshow And Family Performers
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Message by Mark Daniel (US)
August
21-24, Atlanta
Sonesta Hotel and Conference Center Gwinnett Place
Last
Call for Lelfler Schollarship Applicants
If
you know young performers 15 to 21, be sure and have them
apply for the Joe Leffler scholarship worth $1000 towards
attending KIDabra conference. Due June 15.
https://www.kidabra.org/lefler-scholarship.
Just
Added to The Powerhouse KIDabra Atlanta Vendors Room:
Steve Hart!
Yes,
the Steve Hart who invented Wiz Cote- The Burnt and Restored
Sneaker Illusion, the show staple Spelling Bee, and more!
See
Steve, plus Axtell Expressions, Silly Magic with David Kaye,
Dave Risley with Tommy James Magic, Wonder Imagery and Tim
Sonefelt,
Practical
Magic from the UK Gary Dunn, David Ginn Magic, Duane Laflin
Magic, Barry Mitchell Products,
Showtime
Magic (Joe Lefler Tables from Chris Weed and Cesar Cortes)
The Magic Dollar Store with David Hill, Michael Messing
Photography, Jim Austin, WOW Creative Connection, and Jay
Rumple!
You're
Invited to Join Us For The First Ever Appearances at KIDabra
of: Gary Dunn, Scotland; Dave Cox, SoCal; Lee Andrews, Atlanta;
Brian Hoffman, Santa Clarita, CA; and Chad Jacobs (Chef
Bananas) St. Louis!
Visiting
for the First Time in Many Years: David Ginn, Atlanta; Duane
Laflin, Branson; David Kaye, NY; Dal and Cinde Sanders,
Dallas; Tommy Johns, Atlanta; Dave Risley, Wilmington NC;
Tim Sonefelt, Anderson SC; and Steve Kissell, Virginia Beach
VA.
Plus
the Newer Voices of KIDabra: Joe Selph, Glendale CA; Yasu
Ishida, Myrtle Beach SC; Clark Sides Raleigh NC; and Dorian
LaChance, Biloxi MI.
And
the KIDabra Foundation Team: Ken Scott, Atlanta; Barry Mitchell,
Pigeon Forge; Max Howard, Atlanta; Christopher T. Magician,
SoCal; Buster Balloon, SoCal; Annie Banannie, SoCal; Chris
Weed, Phoenix; Andrew Remnet, AL; Jim Austin IL, Dave Hill,NC
; Tim Gaines, LA; Clark Sides, Raleigh NC; Tate Elliott,
Raleigh, NC; and your hosts Mark and Tami Daniel, NC, Wow!
Wait, we're never complete until you're there!
There
are seminars for you on Show Development, Hands on Workshops,
Lectures, New Routines, Theming, The Business, Marketing
and Branding, a Live KIDshow, Late Night Jams, The Saturday
Night Gala, the informative KIDabra KID Talks, and the most
Powerhouse Vendors room in years with tremendous resources
for performing pros!
See
the Schedule https://www.kidabra.org/2019-schedule
Atlanta,
Georgia is served by one of the World's Best Airports and
the area is easily drivable too. ( If you're flying in jump
on the Marta Train right in the airport ($6.00 round trip)
and travel the Goldline to Doraville, we'll have scheduled
pick up times from the Doraville train station to the hotel
complementary!)
The
Sonesta Gwinnett Place has fabulous conference space, free
parking, no resort fees, in-house restaurants and bar, a
complimentary shuttle to surrounding restaurants and shopping,
plus a great Special Conference room rate, just tell them
you're coming for KIDabra!
Hotel/Travel
https://www.kidabra.org/hotel-travel-2019
We
can't wait to see you in Atlanta where the KIDshow World
will gather to Learn, Network and Share!
Join
us for KIDabra Atlanta, August 21-24 and ShowSkills! https://www.kidabra.org/register-kidabra-atl
kidabra.org
Follow
us on Facebook at KIDabra International Members and Friends
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13. 8th European Magic History Conference
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Message by Magic Christian
Conference
22-25-August 2019 - Vienna
Concerning
the 8th European Magic History Conference, August 22nd-25th
2019, I would like to remind you in case you did not register
already.
There
is a Limit with 100 participants, and we are now around
82. There are 18 spots open.
The official homepage is https://emhc2019.com/ and you can
read in the next days the speakers bios and the titles.
under https://www.facebook.com/Emhc2019-560123187774830/
we are on Facebook as well.
The
hotel in which this special conference will take place is
a wonderful **** (4) star hotel and the oldest in Vienna,
founded in 1600! 419 years there was always a boarding house,
or hotel on this spot of Taborstraße 12, in the second
district. Of course it has the standard of today.
Please
book the hotel on time and mention in Hotel Stefanie or
the City Hotel that you will take part in the Conference.
Maybe they will give you still the special prices
With
best regard, magically
Magic Christian
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14. Lee Earle Lifetime Achievement Award
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Message by Danny Archer (US)
The
MINDvention mentalism convention, is pleased to announce
that the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for
2019 will be Lee Earle. For over 50 years, Lee Earle has
been a professional entertainer, first in Magic, then in
Mentalism, and finally in corporate workshops.
Lee's
work has included; Mentalism In New Directions (M.I.N.D.),
First Impressions, On Second Thought, Melange a Trois, and
several others. He has released many props and routines,
primarily for Mentalists, over the past 30 years which include
the MicroThin Clipboard, Clone Pad, Silver Bullet, Hidden
Agenda, No Brainer Bags, Double Vision, Center Tear Teach-in,
Q & A Teach-in, Swami Gimmick Teach-in, Manifestations,
Szechuan Sampler, Texas Fool'em, and many, many more.
For
6 years Earle was the editor and publisher of SYZYGY - the
Journal of Contemporary Mentalism, subscribed in 26 countries
around the world and considered to the publication against
which others are compared. Over 120 well-known practitioners
of the art contributed to SYZYGY including John Riggs, Max
Maven, Tony Andruzzi, Danny Archer, Banachek, Larry Becker,
Bruce Bernstein, Ray Grismer, Craig Karges, Richard Mark,
Kenton, Docc Hilford, Mark Strivings, Dick Steiner, Scott
Shoemaker, and the list goes on
Retired
from active performing, Lee now finds pleasure in mentoring
younger performers in the essence of the Art of Contemporary
Mentalism, lecturing in almost every English-speaking country
and - with the help of interpreters - in dozens more, from
Europe to Canada, New Zealand, Australia, India, Hong Kong,
Singapore, and Manila. His approach is to instill theatrical
ethic into what is essentially a hobbyist's art form and
illustrating how to get better reactions from audiences
everywhere.
Lee's
work in the field of mentalism is long and varied and we
hope you will join us in recognizing him for his contribution
to the art.
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15. Masters Of Illusion Returns
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Message by Steve Moyer (US)
Masters
Of Illusion returns for week two sixth anniversary season
on the CW Network
Hosted
by Dean Cain, the series airs on June 14th, starting at
8/7c
Hollywood,
CA (June 8, 2019) - Masters Of Illusion, produced by Associated
Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will air
twice this coming week and then later on Friday, June 14,
2019 with one Original and one Encore episode airing back
to back at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central. Masters Of Illusion
features amazing magic performed by 40 cutting-edge illusionists,
escape artists and performers.
Airing Friday, June 14, 2019:
Masters Of Illusion
"Card Darts, Speed Magic and Figaro" - (8:00-8:30
p.m. ET)
(Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
Unexpected Surprise - 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: Rick Smith, Jr. (Card
Dart), Michael Turco (Fast Transformation), Jason Andrews
(Ice Cola Separation), Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich
(Goofball Magic), Alexandra Duvivier (Pieces of 8's), Matt
Marcy (Zip Tie Bondage) and Naathan Phan (Full of Hot Air
Predictions). (#603). (Original Airdate 6/14/19).
Masters Of Illusion
"Goth Magic, Deceptive Antics, and Water Submersion"
- (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)
(Content Rating TBD) (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: Dan Sperry (Goth Birds), Joshua Jay (Cards),
Anna DeGuzman (Cardnastics), Shoot Ogawa (Classic Tricks,
News Twists), Naathan Phan (Classic Bird Cage), Jeki Yoo
(Joke's on Her!) and Greg Frewin (Chained Water Tank) (Encore
Presentation, #601). Original airdate 6/7/2019.
To
view performance highlights of the June 14th episode from
8:30 - 9:00 p.m. please visit: https://wbproductions.box.com/s/7begjkwwybm86kj9lix0c7cycttxf2s9
Dean
Cain, host of Masters of Illusion, is an actor, producer
and writer. Cain also appears in the hit CW series, "Supergirl,"
in which he plays the role of Supergirl's adoptive father,
Jeremiah Danvers. Later this year, in October 2019, Cain
will serve as Co-Chair, along with Montel Williams, of the
Inaugural Impact Humanity Television and Film Festival in
Yerevan, Armenia. Dean Cain has also collaborated with Montel
Williams on several other projects, including, executive
producing the upcoming documentary film, "Hate Among
Us," also with Montel Williams, as well as the critically
acclaimed documentary film, "Architects of Denial."
Recent film credits as an actor include "Gosnell"
and "Angry Men." 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."
The
roster of award-winning magicians from around the world
appearing in Season Five of Masters of Illusion is a virtual
who's who in the field of magic.
Alexandra
Duvivier (Paris, France) https://www.alexandraduvivier.com/,
https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.duvivier.1
Andi Gladwin (Gloucester, UK) www.illusionist.co.uk, .@WhoIsAndi
Anna DeGuzman (Hollywood, CA) Instagram: .@annadeguzman,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsAnnaD/
Bill Cook (Chicago, IL) www.billcookmagic.com, .@billcookmagic
Billy Kidd (London, UK) www.billykiddshow.com, .@billykiddshow
Chipper Lowell (Fullerton, CA) www.chipperlowellexperience.com,
.@chipperlowell
Chris Funk (The Wonderist) (Chilliwack, British Columbia)
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasLeftyLeferovich/,
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/douglasleferovich
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.@edalonzomagic
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www.facebook.com/MurrayFanPage
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.@MagicianTitou, https://www.instgram.com/titoumagician/
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16. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
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The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
Written
by the late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)
The White Yogi and the Canadian Magician
'THE
WHITE YOGI' - FAKIR EXTRAORDINAIRE - real name was Maurice
Jarvis - fire eater, sword swallower, bed of nails, - and
swallowed neon light tubes. These tubes have to be specially
made, in a 'U' shape, so that both connectors are at one
end - this means you are swallowing double the width - a
lot more difficult than a mere sword blade! In those days
they were filled with a gas, which was poisonous. Not a
problem if it broke in the atmosphere, but inside your body.........!
Because of the tube's shape, the bottom of the 'U' bend
is very fragile, the glass itself quite thin.
The
slightest twitch - inadvertent swallow (gulp) and "SNAP!"
To perform this feat is rather tricky - quite apart from
being able to swallow the thing in the first place. You
need a transformer, usually off stage, the power lead runs
from it to an on-off switch which is fixed to your belt
or cummerbund; from the switch two leads run up to the connections
at the top of the tube. Having this switch on your person
gives you instant access and total control returning the
power on and off. A bit of trivia - it is very difficult,
if not impossible to swallow the tube if it's very warm
or hot - Why? - because it 'kind of' sticks to your insides,
and, if you try to force it, "SNAP!" Not many
people know that - (Michael Caine).. An awful lot of Sword-swallowers
who included the neon light tube in their acts, wound up
seriously ill, or worse - you know, 'kinda' dead!
The
usual presentation is, - dim lights - turn tube on - show
it works - turn off to cool down - position it just inside
your mouth - turn on via switch on belt - and slide it carefully
down - pull it out before it gets too hot - otherwise you
have to leave it inside and stand dead still until it cools
down. One poor chap died because as he touched the switch
it shorted, giving him an electrical shock. He jumped, and
"SNAP!"; the tube shattered - electrocuted, and
gassed, the entire length of gullet and throat riddled with
splinters of glass. Not Nice!
From
a sword-swallower's point of view, the Neon tube act is
the ultimate stunt. I've always wanted to do it - could
never find a manufacturer in New Zealand or Australia to
make them for me - afraid of adverse publicity if things
went wrong. However when we were living in
Sydney, I found a chap called Otto Butkus (retired) who
had performed a Fakir act years ago, including the Neon
tubes He had several he was willing to sell to me - but
insisted I practised with one first, to find out if I could
swallow the thing before committing myself. Now, I've been
swallowing swords for years, but swallowing the Neon tube,
by comparison, was like trying to push a very thick broom
handle down, because of the double width of the tube - (they're
in a 'U' shape, remember).
At
that time, things were going pretty well in Australia I
had a regular slot every morning on Sydney's Channel 10
Television, performing 'Close-up' magic. The programme 'Good
Morning Australia', was a Live Nation-wide broadcast, so
no room for mistakes; was also working the
'Close-up' 3 or 4 nights a week at Sydney's most exclusive
restaurant, 'The Manor House' (you had to be driving at
least the latest 'Jag' to be able to afford to dine there.
Several 'Rollers' were always parked outside da joint!),
as well as performing our act in the RSLs (Returned Services
Leagues) Clubs and Football/Rugby clubs - they were good
times.
But
I digress: Veronica, my wife, partner, assistant, etc. (it
is she who types all this, and corrects my spelling and
grammar) - stamped her little foot, and said "No"!
Veronica was well aware of the dangers involved with the
Neon light tube, and the deadly "SNAP" factor,
so, THAT WAS THAT!
THE
CANADIAN MAGICIAN - real name Joe Stuthard - I didn't know
his name until years later when I met him at Maurie and
Connie Rooklyn's home (we lived about 10 minutes away and
it was my second home) at one of Maurie's many 'Magic Get-together'
parties. Joe invented the Trilby deck (the name Trilby was
the lady who was hypnotised by Svengali in Daphne
DuMaurier's book) which was a tapered Svengali deck. In
London, Kaymar Magic was started by Harry Baron & Joe
Stuthard - Joe's wife was Kay, and Harry's wife Margaret,
hence Kaymar. (Thanks, Burns).
Next
week - Major Marshall and the bus - Wairoa College, Hypnotism
and 'The Great Benyon'.
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17. E-zine Archives
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"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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