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Issue Number: #1602
Date: Sunday 17th January 2021
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. Siegfried Fischbacher, Terminally Ill With Pancreatic Cancer
3. Sawing A Woman In Half On Sunday January 17
4. FISM Crowdfunding
5. 2020 Deaths
6. Vanish Magic Magazine January 2020
7. Penguin Magic Awards 2020
8. Looking For Erdnase | Official Trailer #2 (2021)
9. Dave Magee On The Magic Word Podcast
10. Sean Bogunia On The Magic Word Podcast
11. Romany On The Magic Word Podcast
12. Potter & Potter 2021 Spring/Summer Preview
13. Melbourne Magic Festival 2021 - Applications Now Open
14. The Okito Card Force - John Carey #106
15. Growing Up With Houdini
16.The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
17. E-zine Archives
18. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in HTML format
go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2021-Jan-to-Dec-2021/1602-Jan17-2020.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. Siegfried Fischbacher, Terminally Ill With Pancreatic Cancer
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Article forwarded on by Peter Blake (UK)

Mail Online

Siegfried Fischbacher, 81, is terminally ill with pancreatic cancer and is at home following a 12-hour operation to remove tumor... nine months after Roy died from COVID-19

Siegfriend Fischbacher, 81, is 'terminally ill with pancreatic cancer,' according to a report from German publication Bild.

The famed magician is reportedly at home in Las Vegas following a '12-hour operation' to remove a malignant tumor.

Siegfried was 'released from a clinic at his own request' and is being taken care of by 'two hospice workers' just nine months after his partner, Roy, died from complications following a COVID-19 battle.

Siegfried Fischbacher 'is terminally ill with pancreatic cancer' months after Roy died from COVID-19 | Daily Mail Online

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3. Sawing A Woman In Half On Sunday January 17
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Message by Charlie Burgess AIMC (UK)

David Copperfield, magic's global superstar, will be the headline interview in an online event celebrating the centenary of the first public performance of the art's most iconic illusion - Sawing a Woman in Half. On Sunday January 17 The Magic Circle will host the free event on the anniversary of the day in 1921 that PT Selbit stunned the entertainment world with an effect that has fascinated audiences ever since. The event will be open to all.

Debbie McGee, Paul Daniels' partner on stage and in life, will speak of her experience as the woman who found herself dismembered on numerous occasions. As Noel Britten, the President of The Magic Circle, said this week: "Debbie has been sliced, diced, cremated, crushed, divided and decapitated more than most so has a great story to tell."

Also making a guest appearance will be Sooty, the only non-human member of The Magic Circle. He will be cutting a doll in half.

The evening will chart the invention, history and development of this effect with magicians, magical historians and social commentators giving their take on the twists, turns and variations that have been seen over the years. It has been the cause of numerous feuds, deceptions and downfalls. Would PT Selbit, sawing through a seemingly simple wooden box have envisaged Copperfield sawing himself in half in full view on a Las Vegas stage with a massive chain saw? Magician Simon Drake and historian Mike Caveney among others will give their perspective. The event will be streamed on The Magic Circle Unlocked Facebook page at 6pm GMT on January 17

www.facebook.com/themagiccircleunlocked

Notes to editors:

PT Selbit's real name was Percy Tibbles but a near anagram of that gave him a more serious identity. The public performance was at the Finsbury Park Empire in London and the woman who was sawn in half was Betty Barker.

The Magic Circle, a UK based international society of magicians, has 1,800 members worldwide.

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4. FISM Crowdfunding
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Message by Domenico Dante - FISM International President

The crowdfunding organized by United Magicians for the World ended on 31st December 2020. All the donations were received by FISM (PayPal and bank account) and registered in our accountancy as follows:

Total Amount: Euro 12.104,65 (PayPal € 10.389,00 - Bank account € 1.715,65)

By common consent from the Continental Presidents (FEB) and after consulting also Walter Rolfo, two of our lawyers, Hanno Rhomberg, President of MRA Austria (whose Club did a similar fund raising for Austrian Magicians), and Norbert Ferré (President of a charity organization) it has been decided as follows:

The full amount will be equally split among all the competitors registered in WCM 2022 and aged from 16 to 25 (at the date of the convention in Quebec).

Thanks again to Walter Rolfo for this great initiative. We estimate that there will be around 50 young magicians that will compete in WCM 2022 but we will inform you in detail when registrations have been made.

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5. 2020 Deaths
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Message by Bernard Reid (New Zealand)

It is important we remember those that preceded us and in many cases opened doors and enriched our art.

Here is a list of performers we lost in 2020 and it is a surprisingly formidable list.

James Randi
Roy Horn
Marvyn Roy
Norm Nielsen
Walter Blaney
Bev Bergeron
David Maas
Ken Klosterman
Windy Douton
Paul Cummins
Gabi Pareras
Jerry Foley
Bradley Fields
Howie Schwartzman
Roy Walton
Matt Field
John Star
Ger Copper
Janis Van Heesbek

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6. Vanish Magic Magazine January 2020
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor, Vanish Magazine

Feature Artist - Kevin Beathea shares his story of how he got in to magic and his work with Trade-Shows.

The Year 2020 that almost vanished - a look back at 2020 and how it affected magicians around the world.

Bev Bergeron Tribute by Ben Robinson with never seen before photos by H. Rick Bamman
A Tribute To Bev - Paul Romhany teaches Bev's Watch Force that was shown to Paul by Bev himself.

Magical Women - Connie Boyd interviews Jen Kramer and what she is doing during lockdown.

Let's TACO about it - a new series on family magic shows by Christopher T. Magician

Magic Is Education by Jeff Christensen - #positivity

A Squib In The World - Keith Fields takes over the column this month and shares his views on virtual magic.

Product Highlight - Unplugged XLR - an amazing variation of Pavel's Walking Knot by Ruben Vilagrand.

Luis DeMatos - his new show #conectados - review and photos

Times Have Changed - Nick Lewin shares his views on the latest issues at The Magic Castle.

Louie Foxx - Flaming Jalapeno - a great routine that is very hot and spicy

A Great Trick by Colin Underwood featuring a mini cheese grater and a deck of cards.

Maxi Twisted Location by Kelvin Ng. A four ace routine.

Password Mystery- A mentalist routine using a locked safe.

David J Attwood - What would Eric do?

Magical Wisdom - this month we focus on Will Bradshaw.

Product highlight - The Book Test Book - the best resources for book tests available.

Reviews on the latest effects, books, downloads and more

Top 10 Tricks of 2020 - A look back at the best tricks of 2020.

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7. Penguin Magic Awards 2020
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Penguin Magic Awards 2020

The first ever Penguin Magic Awards ceremony, honored all the magic released in 2020.

It took place on January 8th, 2021, at the P3 Magic Theater in Columbus Ohio. During the ceremony, Penguin Magic presented awards in 8 categories.

Hosted by Nick Locaapo & Erik Tait. Special guests include: Bizzaro, Eric Buss, Lance Burton, Lucy Darling, Marci & Lawrence, Nick Diffatte, Paul Draper, Shawn Farquhar, and The Shocker. Live performance by Jon Armstrong.

https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14886

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8. Looking For Erdnase | Official Trailer #2 (2021)
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Official Trailer for "The Expert at the Card Table - Looking for Erdnase" Directed by Hans-Joachim Brucherseifer A Fourmat Film Production

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK3Hcliay1Y
https://www.facebook.com/ErdnaseMovie/

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9. Dave Magee On The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

This week's guest on The Magic Word Podcast is a hard working magician who has no doubt flown under the radar of most magicians in the world. But he wasn't overlooked by the Johnny Thompson. Dave Magee was a morning radio talk show personality who migrated to magic and found success in trade shows and Indian casino showrooms to his own one-man show.

Along the way he employed the consulting work of the Great Tomsoni and their relationship evolved to become very close friends. In this podcast, Dave also talks about working for charity (see: FREE) shows and how they can benefit your career if you select the right ones. It was because of his work with these shows that he became friends with celebrities from stage and screen and New York to Los Angeles.

You can listen to great stories and advice in this episode wherever you get your podcasts. But for more information, then be sure to visit: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/593-dave-magee

There you can also enter the contest that is going on for one more week for a chance to win one of three eBooks being offered by Romany, "Spun Into Gold." And while you are at the website, be sure to sign up for the weekly podletter where you will be among the first to know about our contests, learn who is on this week and next week plus suggestions from the archives.

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10. Sean Bogunia On The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

While traveling to Michigan from Texas last Fall to deliver Walter "Zaney" Blaney's two dogs, I spent time with Sean Bogunia recording a podcast episode. Many of you know him as being the creator of the Dancing Hank in the Bottle, but he has many other creations as well. In this week's episode, Sean talks candidly about his emotion (some might say "traumatic") journey to becoming a full time magician and creator. This episode probably has more stories than any other episode we have broadcast. From his grandmother's death to David Copperfield leaving "the smell of royalty" behind him.

You can listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts. But for more content including videos, photos and to read the blog, please visit: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/594-sean-bogunia This week we also congratulate the winners of our recent contest for eBooks of "Spun Into Gold" by Romany: Jeroen Wijs, Tom Cerny and Richard Killion. We also welcome our newest Friend of The Magic Word, Chuck Arkin. Welcome, Chuck and thank you for your donation to the podcast.

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11. Romany On The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Happy New Year, listeners. Thank you for staying up to date in the magic world over this past year by continuing to listen to The Magic Word Podcast. We have broadcast 55 episodes (including convention coverage of the S.A.M. convention in Las Vegas) over this past year with nearly 75 hours of listening pleasure. If you missed any of the episodes, you can always look through our archives to see what you may have missed.

This end-of-the-year episode wraps up 2020 with a fun conversation with Romany, the Diva of Magic, from England. This week, Romany talks about her career and how she came full circle to doing what she once dreamt of when a young girl. Her twists and turns along the way gave content to her book, "Spun Into Gold" which recounts her life ventures from street magic to Las Vegas and cruise ships. She also talks about her struggle with bulimia and her "shape" and gives advice to young girls who might have similar issues.

You can listen to this episode (and others) through Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. But for videos, photos, and more, please visit: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/592-romany There you can also enter the new contest for a chance to win one of three eBooks offered by Romany. Also at the beginning of this podcast, you can hear a prediction for 2021 by Max Maven.

Be sure to sign up for our weekly podletter so you can keep up with all of the activities from Facebook and YouTube interactive video meet-ups plus who will be on the podcast each week with suggestions from the archives for others you may have missed.

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12. Potter & Potter 2021 Spring/Summer Preview
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Auction dates:
January 30 - Ante Up: Gambling Memorabilia
February 27 - Select Secrets o Rare & Important Magicana
March 13 - Fine Books & Manuscripts
April 24 - Magic Collection of Bill Trotter
May 15 - Vintage Posters
May 29 - Coin-Op & Advertising
June 19 - Magicana
June 26 - Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
July 30-31 - Disneyana & Pop Culture
August 28 - Fine Books & Manuscripts

We welcome 2021 with a big piece of news, and an exciting slate of auctions. This month we relocated to a larger building, with a far more spacious gallery, at 5001 W Belmont Avenue in Chicago. The calendar above outlines the diverse array of sales we will conduct from our new space. Hopefully, before too long, we'll be able to see some of you there.

This year presents bidders and consignors more opportunities than ever to buy or sell with us. We encourage you to contact us about consigning to an upcoming auction, and look forward to bringing fine and compelling collections to the market.

Our gambling memorabilia auction, featuring the collection of Robert Eisenstadt, will be held on January 30th at 10am CST.

Place your bids now at potterauctions.com

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13. Melbourne Magic Festival 2021 - Applications Now Open
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Message by Tim Ellis (Australia) - Director, The Melbourne Magic Festival

Applications for the next Melbourne Magic Festival close at the end of January …

Here is the online application for those wanting to produce a show in the new Festival Hub, right in the heart of the city: https://forms.gle/j9LdbWMr22KYU43R8

The 2021 Producer Guide can be found here: https://melbournemagicfestival.com/.../PRODUCER-GUIDE-MMF...

Pics and Videos of the Hub can be found here: https://melbournemagicfestival.com/about-the-arrow-hub/

If you'd like to produce a show in a satellite venue please contact me directly and I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.

Be aware there are limited spots available this year and applications close at the end of this month.

If the MMF is cancelled because of Covid Restrictions, any fees paid will be refunded. As always, we want to make this as risk free as possible for our producers so you can focus on creating and showcasing amazing new works.

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14. The Okito Card Force - John Carey #106
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

You can never have enough tools in sleight of hand. I'm particularly addicted to card forces. Each have their strengths and weaknesses. The Okito card force is so named because it uses the clean up move one normally uses to righten an Okito coin box. I was inspired by Roberto Giobbi who had a method for cleaning up the deck in the context of a Triumph routine. He published it in his book Secret Agenda. Pre-set the deck by having five or six cards reversed on the bottom of the deck. The Ten of clubs which will be our force card is lowermost. Execute any false shuffle or false cut and then table the deck.

Ask a spectator to reach over and cut away a fair size packet. Extend your palm up left hand and take that packet from them. The right hand picks up the remaining cards from above with the palm-down right hand. The right third finger held against the right edge of the packet and protruding below the cards. Bring this packet about ten inches over the left hands cards and let it drop on top. The packet will flip over mid flight and then land on top of the other packet just like the Okito coin box move. Deal the card they 'cut to onto the table and let them remember it. Add the card to the deck and read their minds ;-)

Notes: This does leave you with a dirty deck so obviously you would apply this force where no further use of that deck is required.

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15. Growing Up With Houdini
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Message by George Schindler (US)

"Growing Up With Houdini" a book by David J. Muller is offered "free" to S.A.M. Magic Endowment Fund" donors.

By special arrangement with the author, the son of Henry Muller, former owner of the Houdini Magical Hall of Fame in Niagara Falls, Canada. This book is a tribute to Henry and is a family history and contains many details about the opening of the Museum which was sadly destroyed by fire in 1995.

"Growing Up With Houdini" is a private limited publication and is not for sale. The hardcover book (136 pages in 10x10 inch format) is of interest to Houdini fans and Collectors and was written in memory of David's father. The offer was made during a podcast with Bruce Kalver at https://www.magicsam.com/page/podcast (Scroll to Growing Up)

Donors of $100 or more to the "S.A.M. Magic Endowment Fund" made in memory of Henry Muller, will receive a free copy of the book. Members will receive a letter reflecting the amount of their (tax deductible) donation to the MEF." Offer expires May 10, 2021.

Send payment to -SAM- MEF c/o Richard Bowman, 445 Brandywine Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

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16. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
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Written by the late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)

Trevor King - QSM, A Living Legend!
{Q S M - 'Queens Service Medal' - For Services Rendered In A Particular Field Of Endeavour}

If you were to ask the average New Zealander, "Who Is Trevor King?" - more than likely you would get a blank stare, a shrug of the shoulders and a "Dunno!" in response. Yet His Name - The Man Himself, is held in great esteem and, is highly respected by some of the biggest names in Show Business throughout the world! In attempting to record Trevor King's entire life-story, I may have bitten off a lot more than I can chew! Only Trevor himself and, several large volumes I would think, could possibly complete it!

I've known and have been friends with my 'Uncle' Trevor since 1960 - we met in Christchurch when I was with: 'Joe Brown's Nationwide Search For Stars, Finalists on New Zealand Tour'; I was only 16, going on for 17, years of age at that time. Oh my silvery /grey hairs, that was 42
years ago! Fortunately, Trevor has remained in contact with me over all these years and even more importantly, I have kept every single one of his postcards and letters (carefully stored away in a big box) - most of which are of two or three pages, often more, in length. Each one covers the news of the time and detailed information about Who Is Doing What In New Zealand and, 'juicy' inside information that, I can promise you, many would wish I didn't have! (So, behave yourself - you just never know what I might know, about you!)

From the Beatles to the Vienna Boys Choir, he knew them all, and they all - 'loved' him! So much so, than an amazing array of famous (and not so famous) International 'Show Biz' Stars, that reads like a - 'Who's Who', have chosen to remain in contact with him over the years
and, continue to do so to this day (except those who have 'kicked the bucket')! Following, is a list of Theatrical Shows and internationally famous 'Names' (in no particular order - that way you don't offend anyone) that Trevor has been associated with, in his capacity as: Tour, and or Advance Manager, during his 40 plus years with: 'Kerridge-Odeon Theatres Ltd., The Largest Theatrical Organisation In The Southern Hemisphere' (I don't know if that title still holds these days)! Also, JCW Theatres Ltd. and the Tivoli Circuit!

The Beatles, Kenneth Mckellar, The Welsh Choir, Rolf Harris, Cliff Richard, Gene Pitney, The Dave Clark Five, Ray Columbus And The Invaders, Chinese Acrobatic Troupe, The Vienna Boys Choir Tours, The Seekers, The Luton Girls Choir, 'Franquin' (New Zealand Hypnotist),
Sir Harry Secombe, Kenny Ball, Grahame Bell Jazz Band, Kingston Trio, Ronnie Ronalde Show, Freddie Bell And The Bell Boys, Tex Morton Country Show, Frankie Stevens Pop Show, Patrick O'hagan, The Village People, Andy Stewart, The Platters, Bill Haley And The Comets, Ted Heath Big Band, Nat King Cole, Whirlings All Star Circus, Wirths Circus, Engelbert Humperdinck, Max Merritt And The Meteors Show (NZ), Sir Howard Morrison Show (NZ), Dutch Swing College Band, Louis Armstrong Band Tour, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (NZ) Tour, Shelly Berman, Roy Orbison Tour, Tom Jones Concerts, Mr Acker Bilk Jazz Band, Maurice
Till Concerts (NZ), Nina And Frederik Show, Black And White Mistrel Show, John Rowles Show (NZ/Hawaii), Val Doonican Show, Danish Gym Tours, The Bachelors Show, Everly Brothers Show, Modern Jazz Quartet, The Rolling Stones Tour, The Maori Volcanic Showband, Rodger Fox Big Band Tour, Des O'Connor, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs Show, Vera
Lynn Show, Eddie Calvert, Roger Whittaker, Alan Jones Four, Yehudi Menhuin, Danny La Rue Show, 'Dormia' (N.Z. - Worlds First Lady Hypnotist), Toni Williams (NZ), Dinah Lee (NZ), Peter Paul And Mary, The Irish Rovers, Herb Alpert Band, Dusty Springfield Tour, The
Hollies, Frank Ifield Tour, Dave Clark Five N.Z. Tour, Cliff Richard Tour, Johnny Ray Show, The Trapp Family Tour (Sound Of Music), The Harlem Globe Trotters, Ice Follies, Judith Durham (Seekers) N.Z. Tour.

The list of names and shows is never ending. From the 'few' that I have listed here, it becomes rather obvious - to say the least, that Trevor King's credentials are impeccable!

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17. E-zine Archives
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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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