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Issue Number: #1527
Date: Sunday 14 July 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. Magic Live 2019 Is Sold Out!
3. FISM-North America 2020
4. Uri Geller 500th Episode Of The Magic Word Podcast
5. I.B.M. Convention Updates - The Magic Word Podcast
6. Whispering Ambitions - John Carey #48
7. GC Magic 2019 - Gold Coast, Australia
8. OWOW Festival And Magic Convention In Fergus Ontario
9. New York Monday Night Magic July Schedule
10. Magical Portraits
11. Publication Success For Wardle And Ward
12. Masters of Illusion
13. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
14. E-zine Archives
15. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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2. Magic Live 2019 Is Sold Out!
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Message by Stan Allen (US)
If you're still interested in joining us August 4-7 in Las
Vegas, please add your name to our waitlist at MagicConvention.com.
We do anticipate a small number of cancellations in the
next few weeks, and we will do our best to make these registrations
available to the waitlist on a first-come, first-served
basis.
The sooner you sign up, the better your chance of getting
in.
Hope to see you in Vegas!
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3. FISM-North America 2020
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
I'm
delighted by the number of people who have already registered
for FISM-North America which will take place May 6-10, 2020
in Quebec City. With the number of people who are interested
in competing for a place at FISM, the competition should
be a great success.
Register
at www.FISMNA2020.com to get the best gala seats.
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4. Uri Geller 500th Episode Of The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
Uri
Geller is undoubtedly one of the most interesting, enigmatic,
charismatic, controversial, influential and well-known entertainers
in the world today. His name has become part of our zeitgeist
and, like Houdini, has become part of our international
culture and language. This week we celebrate a milestone
of 500 episodes of The Magic Word Podcast with a conversation
featuring Uri Geller.
Over
the past eight years and with no fanfare, magazine cover
articles nor publicity, The Magic Word Podcast has been
quietly and slowly amassing an archive of conversations
with literally hundreds of interesting and influential magicians
from all over the world. Like Tinkerbell from "Peter
Pan", the faith of you, the listeners, and a very small
group of financial supporters, have kept this podcast alive.
So, I thank you and, with your continued help and support,
we will continue with quality content and lively conversations
that elucidate, entertain, and educate far into the future.
But
this week, you can enjoy this epic episode at https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/500-uri-geller/
And of course, you can listen through iTunes or wherever
you get your podcasts. Thank you again for listening.
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5. I.B.M. Convention Updates - The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
Also,
on the heels of the 500th episode, we will be posting daily
updates from the 2019 I.B.M. Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona
(suburb of Phoenix, Arizona). Episodes 501-504 will feature
conversations with talent, registrants, dealers, organizers
and who knows who else from the convention headquarters.
Whether
you are here at the convention or somewhere else in the
world, be sure to listen daily for updates to hear what
you missed. And go to the website for original photos and
videos from the convention. Visit and subscribe to The Magic
Word Podcast at https://TheMagicWordPodcast.com/
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6. Whispering Ambitions - John Carey #48
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main
I
have always loved the classic whispering card plot. There
are some beautiful versions in print, notably Jerry Sadowitz
version The Whisperers, published in Card Zones and Roy
Walton's Stage Shout in his book the Complete Walton volume
two.
My
humble offering to this genre has some nice moments and
builds progressively to a strong finish. Position three
known cards on top of the deck. I use the Ace of Clubs,
Four of Hearts and Seven of Spades, positioned in that order
from the top down. You also require two identical Jokers,
which lie in the deck.
Take
out the two Jokers and introduce them as the whisperers.
Table them a moment. Execute an in the hands riffle shuffle,
retaining your set up on top. Follow this up by swing cutting
about two thirds of the deck and get a little-finger break
above your set up as you square up.
Execute a dribble force to your break and deal off the three
force cards into a left to right tabled row. Table the deck
and pick up the Jokers and flip them facedown and spread
them slightly. Pick up the card on the left of the row and
raise the hand showing the face of this card to the audience.
Insert it in between the Jokers and square up.
Hold
the packet from above in the right hand and then raise it
to your right ear and say that the Jokers are telling you
the selection is a black card. Repeat these actions, saying
they are telling you it's an Ace. Finally say they are telling
you the card is the Ace of Clubs. Once this is confirmed
you mention that cards can be ambitious, just like people.
Make the moment and then execute a double push off and turnover,
showing the Ace has risen to the top. A few moments later
turn the double face-down and take off the top card and
cut it into the deck.
Hold
the two cards at the right fingertips and execute a quick
fingertip frustration count, turning the wrist and flashing
a Joker and then reversing the action, taking off the top
card with the left hand and then flashing the face of the
right-hand card showing another Joker. Place the Joker on
top of the other card and keep the two cards spread slightly
in the left hand.
Pick
up the second card of the row and flash it's face to the
audience, showing the Four of Hearts. Insert it into the
middle of the packet and square up. Hold the packet from
above in the right hand and raise the packet to your ear
three times, ultimately naming the card. Be careful not
to flash the Ace on the face of this packet. Repeat the
ambitious card moment of the effect executing a double turnover
to show the Four of Hearts has risen to the top.
Turn
the double card face-down and lose the top card of the packet
in the deck with a simple cut.
Pick up the final tabled card and flash its face to the
audience, and insert it in between the supposed Jokers.
One final time raise the packet to your ear and do the three-step
whispering divination. Then execute a double turnover to
show the Seven of Spades on top. Ask a spectator to hold
out a palm up hand. Turn the double card face-down and deal
off the top card on their hand. Place the other two cards
on top. Make a magical gesture and show that the Seven of
Spades is back on top.
To
conclude the presentation, you state that sometimes the
Whisperers get an identity crisis. Turn the other two cards
face-up to reveal the magical transformation into the other
selections.
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7. GC Magic 2019 - Gold Coast, Australia
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Message by Helen Coghlan (Australia)
17-20th
October, 2019.
Lecture
and performance from Losander - Master of the art of Levitation
- direct from Las Vegas. He takes you on a journey to discover
the secret ingredient of your magic. On this journey you
will learn the most unusual magic which you can apply to
your show.
You'll
also be able to meet him in the Dealers' Room.
Early
Bird Registration finishes 1st August. www.gcmagic2019.com.au
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8. OWOW Festival And Magic Convention In Fergus Ontario
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
Ontario
Week of Wonder Magic Festival is a seven-day celebration
of magic and illusion held downtown Fergus. The festival
runs the last week in October and coincides with National
Magic Week Oct 24-31.
The
OWOW Magic Festival features immersive magical experiences
by magicians performing table-to-table, around town and
at the historic Fergus Grand Theatre. Families can enjoy
an afternoon of magical experiences that complement existing
October events in Elora and Fergus
during Monster Month.
Sat
& Sun:
Daytime activities
The Fergus Grand Theatre and downtown Fergus become the
place for families to enjoy the art of magic. With magicians
performing table-side at select restaurants and afternoon
magic show and Halloween events around town, there is something
to capture everyone's imagination.
Thur,
Fri, Sat
Evening activities
The Fergus Grand Theatre once again takes centre-stage and
transforms into a world-class venue where some of the most
amazing magicians and internationally acclaimed entertainers
will dazzle you! Who's appearing: Greg Frewin, Jay Sankey,
Stephen Bargatze, Rick Merril, Paul Romany, Carissa Hendrix,
Michael Close and Richolas Wallace
To
learn more and register for the convention: www.MagicFestival.ca
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9. New York Monday Night Magic July Schedule
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Message by Peter Samelson (USA)
Monday
Night Magic July Schedule (All Performers Subject To Change)
July
15th: Lina Liu, Matias Letelier, Peter Samelson; MC Todd
Robbins
Close-up: Patrick Davis, Alexander Boyce
July
22nd: Carisa Hendrix, Nathan Coe Marsh, Michael Chaut; MC
Peter
Samelson
Close-up: Brandon Williams, TJ Tana
July
29th: Alexander Boyce, Jeff Moche, Joe & Carol Givan;
MC David Corsaro
Close-up: Peter Samelson, Eric Brown
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10. Magical Portraits
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Message by Jay Fortune (UK)
Magical
artist Jay Fortune writes: I've just released my latest
set of magician portraits. Recent work includes full paintings
of Vernon, Ricky Jay and Houdini. Recently, I was reading
an old copy of Genii (c1943) and a page came loose. So,
I did what any artist would do and used the page as the
ideal 'canvas' to create an ink portrait of Marlo on!
Following on from this, I drew Vernon and Chung Ling Soo
on other pages.
Each
'Genii Portrait' comes mounted and signed. My limited-edition
Tommy Cooper print has only 4 copies remaining. And there
is currently a Summer Sale of my charcoal portraits including
Richard Turner, Johnny Thompson, Jeff McBride and many others.
To view the work online and read global reviews from international
collectors, please visit www.jayfortune.co.uk.
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11. Publication Success For Wardle And Ward
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Message by Chris Wardle (UK)
The
new book by Chris Wardle and James Ward 'Creating the Impossible
- Methods for Magic' has received amazing reviews and great
comments since its release, including a 5-star review in
VANISH magazine. Chris and James have been delighted that
such respected magicians and creators as Paul Hallas, Angelo
Carbone, Jason Goldberg, Paul Romhany, Walt Lees and Dan
Garrett have all given it such positive reviews.
The
book includes a foreword by Geoffrey Durham and it is available
from your favourite dealer. Chris and James have also been
the featured cover stars in The Magic Circular - the magazine
for members of The Magic Circle in June and July respectively.
Chris in June, being interviewed on his prolific magical
output and creativity and James in July on penning the winning
entry for the Hoffmann Memorial Lecture Award.
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12. Masters Of Illusion
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Message by Steve Moyer (USA)
Masters
of Illusion returns for week five of sixth anniversary season
on the CW network
Hosted
by Dean Cain, the series returns Friday, July 5th with two
30-minute episodes airing back to back, starting at 8/7C.
Hollywood,
CA (June 29 2019) - Masters of Illusion, produced by Associated
Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will return
for Week Five of their sixth anniversary season on The CW
with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back on Friday,
July 5, 2019 at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central, with two Encore
episodes. Masters of Illusion features amazing magic performed
by 40 cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers.
Masters
of Illusion will be preempted on Friday, July 12, 2019 and
will not air that week. Masters of Illusion will return
with Week Six on Friday, July 19, 2019 with an original
30-minute episode airing from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET. The show
will then continue through the remainder of the Season Six
airing 30-minute original weekly episodes from 8:00 - 8:30
p.m. on Friday nights.
This
week's episodes will include:
"Masters of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Human Voodoo Doll and a Séance" (Content
Rating TBD) (HDTV)
VOODOO MAGIC - 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, Murray SawChuck,
Chris Funk, Joel Meyers, George Iglesias, Billy Kidd and
Greg Frewin. (#604). (Encore Presentation). Original airdate
6/21/2019.
To
view performance highlights of the July 5th Encore episode
from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m., please visit: https://wbproductions.box.com/s/qj2ccsh9sxup1az8w0l5vta0j0nfz1k3
"Masters
of Illusion" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Putting Our Cards on the Table" (Content Rating
TBD) (HDTV)
Challenging Your Brain - 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 Jeki Yoo, Greg Gleason,
Joshua Jay, Bill Cook, Shoot Ogawa, Chipper Lowell, Jibrizy
and Jonathan Pendragon (#605). (Encore Presentation). Original
airdate 6/28/2019.
To view performance highlights of the July 5th Encore episode
from 8:30 - 9:00 p.m., please visit: https://wbproductions.box.com/s/wzxwsy4h1xvl3ii9dguh1k029ev4vrfc
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)
www.chrisfunkmagic.com, .@chrisfunkmagic, https://plus.google.com/+chrisfunkmagician-thewonderist
Chris Korn (Venice Beach, CA) www.chriskorn.com, .@kornkeezie
Dan Sperry (Las Vegas, CA) http://dansperry.com, Facebook:
http://facebook.com/dansperryofficial, Instagram: http://instagram.com/dansperry
Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich (Las Vegas, NV) https://douglasleferovich.com,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasLeftyLeferovich/,
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/douglasleferovich
Ed Alonzo (The Misfit of Magic) (Toluca Lake, CA) www.edalonzo.com,
.@edalonzomagic
Eric Buss (Los Angeles, CA) https://ericbuss.com/, .@ericbuss
Eric Jones (Philadelphia, PA) www.ericjonesmagic.com, https://www.facebook.com/ericjonesprestidigitator
Francis Menotti (Philadelphia, PA) http://francismenotti.com/,
https://www.facebook.com/francis.menotti
George Iglesias (Lima, Peru) www.MagoGeorge.com, .@MagoGeorgeOf
Greg Frewin (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada) www.gregfrewintheatre.com,
.@GF_Theatre
Greg Gleason (Las Vegas, NV) www.gleasonmagic.com, #GregGleason
Jarol Martin (Las Vegas, NV) https://www.facebook.com/jarolmagic/
Jarrett & Raja (Jarrett Parker and Raja Rahman from
Las Vegas, NV) www.jarrettandraja.com, .@jarrettandraja
Jason Andrews (Las Vegas, NV) www.jasonandrewsmagic.com,
Instagram: .@ImJasonAndrews, Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImJasonAndrews
Jeki Yoo (South Korea and North Hollywood, CA) www.jekiyoo.com,
http://www.instgram.com/jekiyoo, http://www.facebook.com/jekiyoomagic
Jibrizy (Chicago, IL) www.jibrizy.com, .@jibrizy
Joel Meyers (Brooklyn, NY) www.meyersmagic.com, .@joelmeyersmagic
Jonathan Pendragon (Londonderry, Vermont) http://www.jonathanpendragon.com/,
.@jpendragonmagic
Joseph Gabriel (Las Vegas, NV) www.gabrielmagic.com
Joshua Jay (New York, NY) www.joshuajay.com, .@joshuajaymagic
Miss Katalin (Las Vegas, NV) https://misskatalin.com, https://www.instagram.com/misskatalin/,
https://www.facebook.com/missKatalin/, .@missKatalin, https://www.youtube.com/misskatalin
Matt Marcy (Los Angeles, CA) https://www.mattmarcy.com/
Michael Turco (Wayne, NJ) http://turcomagic.com/, .@michaelturco
Murray SawChuck (Las Vegas, NV) www.murraymagic.com, .@MurraySawChuck,
www.facebook.com/MurrayFanPage
Naathan Phan (Las Vegas, NV and Orange, CA) www.magicasianman.com,
.@naathanphan
Rick Smith Jr. (Cleveland, OH) https://www.facebook.com/RickSmithJrpage/,
.@RickSmithJr1
Shaun Jay (Raleigh, NC) http://shaunjaymagic.com/, http://facebook.com/shaunjaymagicofficial,
http://instagram.com/shaunjaymagic
Shoot Ogawa (Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, CA) http://www.holyshoot.com
Spidey (Montreal, Canada) www.spideymagic.com, .@spideyhypnosis
Steven Brundage (Las Vegas, NV) https://www.stevenbrundagemagic.com/,
https://www.facebook.com/brundagemagic, .@brundagemagic,
https://www.instagram.com/brundagemagic/
Tetro (Los Angeles, CA) https://tetromagic.com/, Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/tetromagic/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/tetro,
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tetromagic/
The Evasons (Jeff and Tessa Evason) (Annapolis, MD) http://www.theevasons.com,
https://www.facebook.com/TheEvasons,
https://twitter.com/TheEvasons, .@TheEvasons, https://www.instagram.com/mentalistduo/
Titou (Baptiste Molard) (Paris, France and Las Vegas, NV)
http://titoumagic.com, https://www.facebook.com/TheMagicOfTitou,
.@MagicianTitou, https://www.instgram.com/titoumagician/
Tommy Wind (Las Vegas, NV) www.tommywindmagic.com, .@tommywind
Masters
of Illusion is produced by Associated Television International
with returning Executive Producers David McKenzie ("The
38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," "Marie"),
Gay Blackstone ("The World Magic Awards" 2007-2009),
David Martin ("The World Magic Awards" 2007-2009,
"Marie"), and Al Schwartz ("The 38th Annual
Daytime Emmy Awards," "The Golden Globe Awards"
2013 and 2014), along with Co-Executive Producer Jim Romanovich
("From Rocky To Creed," "The 38th Annual
Daytime Emmy Awards").
Associated
Television International (ATI) is an Emmy Award-winning
company that has been the world's largest producer of magic
for both stage and screen for over three decades. ATI's
television series, specials and feature films have aired
on all U.S. broadcast networks, major cable channels and
with television partners all over the world. Current series
in production include: "The Hollywood Christmas Parade,"
"Masters of Illusion," and the Emmy Award-nominated
"Laura McKenzie's Traveler." ATI has also been
Emmy Award-nominated for its various television specials
and series. For more information, please visit www.associatedtelevision.com
To
view a Sizzle Reel of Season Six of Masters of Illusion
on The CW, please visit: https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/338343631/ac14f5fc12
To
learn more about Masters of Illusion, please visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion/
Network with us at:
https://www.facebook.com/cwmastersofillusion
https://twitter.com/cw_illusion
https://www.facebook.com/MastersofIllusion
https://twitter.com/Mastersofillus
@cw_illusion
#MastersOfIllusion
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13. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
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The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
Written
by the late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)
June
1958 - Goodbye Raupunga/Wairoa - Hello Auckland
My
father is transferred to Manurewa, a town 14 miles south
of Auckland city, as Officer in Charge of the local police
station. The police house was filthy, run down, and in a
dilapidated condition. Mum 'exploded' - understandable considering
we had just left a police house in Raupunga which was only
4 years old! Mum was on the warpath! The New Zealand Police
Department didn't know what hit them, (made a nice change
- it had been me in the 'firing line' for the last 18 months
or so). We were re-located to Papakura - the next town,
5 miles south of Manurewa, into rented accommodation - courtesy
of the Police department, while a new Police house was being
built. 18 months later, we finally moved into the new house.
For
all you New Zealand magicians in Auckland, who work Shopping
malls, the South Mall shopping complex at Manurewa is where
the new Police house and Station was. They, and a very,
very large amount of lawn, took up that entire area. A tall
Pine tree grew on the front lawn (perhaps it's still there?).
Every
weekend, starting Saturday morning around 10 a.m., I cut
the grass - got finished some time Sunday (I was allowed
meal breaks and a night's sleep) so, next time you're performing
at South Mall, take a good hard look at the size of the
place - think of me pushing a lawn mower - then, bow your
head and shudder! And, what did the New Zealand Police Department
give me for months of my blood, sweat and toil - sweet F.A.
As far as I was concerned, slave labour was alive and well
in New Zealand.
Sure,
most kids mowed the 'family lawns' for pocket money - usually
done in an hour - not two bloody days on Government owned
property! Phew - I am sorry, but all that grass has been
'mulching' in my system for 43 years. The only thing I gained
from mowing the lawns was access to the 2-stroke fuel in
the mower, to practice fire eating and blowing 2 stroke!
It tasted disgusting, but I persevered! (More of this later!).
Where
were we? Can't see for grass clippings - oh, yes - Papakura.
Lived there for 18 months, by which time I've turned 15
years old, and have developed a Magic Act. The routine was
- reach into the air, and a 'silk' pops magically into appearance,
it's in the crook of your arm, in a
single fold of your coat sleeve. By throwing your arm straight
out, the natural springiness of the silk propels it into
the air. Having caught it, I rolled it up, blew on it, and
it 'changed' into a red ball, which I bounced on the floor
and then caught - (not too difficult, if you've got a ping-pong
ball painted bright red, with a hole in it), and switched
it for a real one.
I
then rolled it up and down between my fingers, 'vanished'
it, then re-produced it from behind my knee - popped it
in my mouth, pretended to swallow, tapped my head, and produced
it apparently from my backside. (That always got a laugh).
Apparently bang ball on the back of neck, then show ball
in mouth. Apparently take from mouth, then place ball in
a clear container. Tap head again, and 'another' ball appears
between the lips. I repeated this very quickly - producing
around 6 - 7 balls - with the last one, I did a couple of
'moves', then went into the multiplying (billiard) ping-pong
balls.
(I had two ball holders made out of socks, with elastic
in the open end at just the right tension to hold the balls,
but not too tightly). The last ball I blew on, and it turned
blue - 'vanished' it - 'picked' something from the air -
stroked the invisible 'something' 3 or 4 times, then, on
the last stroke my fingers pinched the corner of the silk,
(which was in the ball, of course) and instantly, a blue
silk 'materialises' as I rapidly stroke downwards throw
silk into air (for misdirection) and drop blue ball into
my coat pocket and palmed a thimble.
I
passed the silk over the finger, whipped it away, and showed
the thimble had 'appeared' on my fingertip. I then went
into a thimble manipulation routine, and finished up with
a thimble on each finger of both hands (I had thimble holders
under my coat lapels - made them myself from cardboard).
I then 'changed' one thimble into a coin, and went into
a 'Miser's Dream' routine - did the lit cigarette in the
coat, (no explanation necessary) and finished with a simple
but extremely
strong piece of magic which always was my finale, no matter
how much the act itself was changed. The effect (coat off,
sleeves rolled up) - a small piece of tissue paper, about
the size of one piece of toilet paper - set fire to it,
at all times showing both hands empty - rub ashes between
palms, and produce a bank note in later years, I would have
10 $20 (or £ notes) appear - now, that fooled the
magicians! Sometimes, on a good week, it was 10 £50
notes - not for long though - food, petrol, Mr 10% etc.
took care of most of it!
Whoops!
I've run out of room - 'the Saga' continues next week -
(that is, if I've sobered up by then)
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14. E-zine Archives
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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e- zine go to:
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"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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