Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1696
Date: Sunday 4th December 2022
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. Vanish Magic Magazine #101 - December 2022
3. Max Maven Poster
4. Wig Worn By TV Magician Paul Daniels Sold For £2,100
5. Pictures Of The First Years Or Presidents
6. Santa's Book Giving Suggestions - The Magic Word Podcast
7. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 12
8. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #88
9. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #21
10. Colour Me in! - John Carey #181
11. News From The Academy Of Illusions
12. Potter & Potter Auctions' December 10th
13. E-zine Archives
14. Privacy Policy And Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

READERS PLEASE NOTE: As we are going to Australia to visit family (first time since Covid) the last issue for the year the Magic New Zealand e-zine will be published on Friday 9th December New Zealand time. The first issue of Magic New Zealand for 2023 will be published around 14th January.

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go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com
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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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3. Vanish Magic Magazine #101 - December 2022
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine

Printed & Digital

Max Maven Tribute - This issue is dedicated to the memory of Max Maven.
We have 45 contributors who all share their memories and admiration for the amazing Max Maven. Filled with original photos taken throughout his illustrious career this tribute is 49 pages and is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest minds in our business.

Also features an original cover designed by Paul Romhany which utilizes the last words of Max and his striking image. This artwork took over 40 hours of intricate work and is now available as a poster from Lupe Nielsen.

Contributors:
Penn Jillette
Uri Geller
Nick Lewin
Jeff Hobson
David Regal
Michael Finney
Gary Plants
Joe & Mark Stevens
Magic Christian
Bill Smith
Mac King
Diana Zimmerman
Jon Racherbaumer
Liberty Larsen
Richard Webster
Jennifer Sils King
Allen Zingg
Lupe Nielsen
Steve Schlanger
Marc DeSouza
Sara Ballantine
Sandy Marshall
Mark Holstein
Steve Valentine
Michael A. Perovich
Steve Mitchell
Connie Boyd
Bill Malone
Sergey Mochuloskiy
Ray Anderson
Jamy Ian Swiss
Howard Hamburg
Steve Spill
Shawn McMaster
Paul Gartner
Najee Williams
Ryan C. Reed
Ben Robinson
Jeff McBride
Stan Allen
Zabrecky
Luis De Matos
George Tait/Patrick G. Redford
Gaston Bloom

Other articles in this issue include:
Product Highlight - Illuminati Scribe & Second Sight
Celebrating 4 years of Wonder by Charles Bach
Breaking the magicians code part 2 by Gustav Kuhn
Helen Coghlan - Five Time Fooler by Connie Boyd
Illusion Design by Nigel Harrison - Cut-lass Cutlass - full illusion plans
Pockets Subterfuge by Patrick Kuffs - trick
Knot Unexpected by Jim Steinmeyer Product Highlight - review by Nick Lewin
Spring Card Fan Reveal by Louie Foxx - trick
Double Your Fees - Dave Attwood
Reviews - the latest reviews of tricks, books, and downloads.

Download now from www.vanishmagazine.com

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3. Max Maven Poster
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Message from Lupe Nielsen (US)

This special poster was designed by Paul Romhany and it is the cover of December 2022 issue of Vanish Magazine.

Paul designed this image to commemorate the amazing life of the late Max Maven (December 21, 1950 - November 1, 2022). Paul was touched by Max's last words on social media, that he created his portrait out of them.

Max's message was: "I made my life about words, reading them and writing them. I wish I had a more elegant way of telling you all that I love you. I had a good run, made wonderful friends, shared many laughs, and I learned a great many things. I learned that magic allows us to be so much bigger than we are. I learned we should be kind to one another and forgive people for being flawed and prideful. The one thing I know is that we can all do better, and I think we will."

The poster measures 16.5" x 20.5"
(Note: We can make larger, custom sizes of this image. Please email us to find out the costs for another specific size.)
It is a fine giclee printed with UV Inks on CANVAS.
Cost: $80

Posters require special packaging. These are the shipping costs that will be charged:
Domestic shipping and handling: $10
International shipping and handling: $25

https://nnmagic.com/

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4. Wig Worn By TV Magician Paul Daniels Sold For £2,100
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Article forwarded on by David Hartnell (MNZM)

Wig of legendary TV magician Paul Daniels sells for a whopping £2,100 at auction

A wig once worn by legendary TV magician Paul Daniels sold at auction yesterday for £2,100 - seven times the estimated sale price.

The hairpiece had a pre-sale estimate of just £300 but there was a fierce bidding war to get the locks.

According to his widow, Debbie McGee, Daniels started wearing wigs at 30 before he even went bald so audiences would not notice his gradual hair loss.

Debbie, 64, said: 'Magic collectors love anything and everything belonging to famous magicians.
It seemed sad to just throw it away. Whoever purchases it is guaranteed to have a great talking point at any gathering.'

The hairpiece was part of her late husband's lifetime collection of magic memorabilia, being sold at Special Auction Services in Newbury, Berkshire.

Although the wig had a pre-sale estimate of £300, previous hairpieces of his have sold for three times as much.

In 2011, Daniels sold another of his wigs for £1,100.

Daniels, who once did a show called Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow, died in 2016, aged 77. He had an incurable brain tumour.

For the balance of the article go to:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11467089/Wig-legendary-TV-magician-Paul-Daniels-sells-whopping-2-100-auction.html

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5. Pictures Of The First Years Or Presidents
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Message by Magic Christian (Austria)

Thank you so much for the overwhelming feed-back on Information On Magic Clubs Over 100 Years Old.

My further request: If there are any pictures of the first years or presidents please let me know or send them in and I hope I am allowed to use them.

The article is much longer than I thought.

Best regards
Magic Christian
magicchristian@chello.at

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6. Santa's Book Giving Suggestions - The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells M.I.M.C. with Gold Star (US)

As we enter the gift giving season and we are thinking of others, Santa Claus (aka Scott Wells) chats with three authors of books that are ideal for youth. First up, Amy Kimlat tells us about her new book, "Hocus Pocus Practice Focus" which is geared toward 4-8 year old children but perfect for the parent to read to their child. It inspires and encourages children to focus their efforts and not get discouraged when they fail. It is about a young girl who wants to learn magic, but it can be applied to any other endeavor.

Next we chat with Allan Kronzek about his book, "Grandpa Magic" which is written for adults who have children in their lives. This teaches adults some great tricks that are easy to learn but perfect to show children when the need arises. Finally what would a Magic Word Christmas Podcast be like without a visit with Murray Sawchuck? He just released his new book, "At Nighttime We Are All The Same Size" which is a fun book for children aged 4-8 with delightful illustrations and talks about how we are all the same size when we lie down to sleep at night, whether a small dog or a large giraffe.

All of these books are available on Amazon.com which also offers a sneak peek inside with a few pages so you know what to expect. And speaking of that, Amy Kimlat generously offered a "no obligation" FREE PDF download of her book to all listeners of The Magic Word Podcast. The link is on this week's blog so be sure to visit https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/726-santas-book-suggestions for that link, plus you can get more content like watching the video, seeing some photos, and more. You can listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts. So please "share the Word" and let your friends know about this podcast. After all it is the season of giving!

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7. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 12
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Message by Wittus Witt (Germany)

Only 20 more days, then I will open the first German museum for magic art, Bellachini. Next Sunday, the last art exhibition will come to an end. At 5 p.m. it will be dismantled. That generally doesn't take very long. Dismantling is always quicker than building. Afterwards I will remove all the nails from the walls and close the holes. That's always a bit of work. The next morning, on Monday, the painters will come and paint the walls a nice blue and the display cases green. They have exactly 5 days to do it. Then I start decorating.

I have already framed most of the pictures and posters. In total, I have four large cabinet showcases and six table showcases that I have to fill with magic material. Of course, I also have to label each piece to explain what you see. In addition, there are two video stations where you can watch magic films with headphones. One wall remains without pictures, on which I project a large film about magic with a beamer.

In the meantime, I have also tackled the advertising. I was able to win Hamburg's biggest daily newspaper as a sponsor. It provides me with a quarter page at a very, very reasonable price.
There will also be posters and here too I was able to negotiate a very favorable price with the company. From 5 December, around 400 posters will be put up in Hamburg.

You can see the motif of the poster on the first page of the Magic-Pedia:

http://www.zauber-pedia.de

By the way, if you go to the museum's homepage

(https://hamburger-zaubermuseum.com)

and then click on the "Kurator" button at the bottom, you can see many pictures of exhibitions I have shown in other museums since the 1980s.

In the meantime I also have an Instagram account and I would be happy if you could follow me there: https://www.instagram.com/belllachini/

So, that's it for today. Next time I might be able to show pictures of the new rooms.

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8. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #88
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Message by Paul Stone (US)

First, a bit of sad news from Las Vegas. Siegfried & Roy's 'Secret Garden' at the Mirage Hotel & Casino has now closed permanently. I understand that the remaining animals are being relocated to zoo's around the country.

For over twenty years it has been a hugely popular tourist attraction, and Siegfried & Roy both used to visit regularly, and held several memorable events there.

It follows the closure of the iconic volcano outside the front of the Mirage which has wowed millions since the hotel opened in November 1989.

The Mirage has recently been bought by Hard Rock International, and the volcano will soon be replaced by a giant guitar, yet another sign of the ever changing face of the entertainment capital of the world.

Thanksgiving is an opportunity for reflection, and to step back and be thankful for the many blessings we enjoy. Personally, I am thankful for the friendships that magic has given me, all around the world.

Over the past 50 years I have been privileged to meet some of the most talented magicians on the planet, and it was only when I was looking through a box of photos that I realised just how many of them are no longer with us. Special friends like Peter Reveen, Hans Moretti, Johnny Paul, Johnny & Pam Thompson, Norm Nielsen, Ken Brooke and Siegfried & Roy to name just a few.

Life goes by so fast that there is a danger of us forgetting not only the great names in magic that have gone before us, but also, and equally as importantly, the mentors, in hundreds of local magic clubs across the globe, to whom we owe our start in magic, for kindling our interest in this very special art.

I remember fondly members of the Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle in Liverpool, one of the oldest magic societies in the world, who were so generous with their time and encouragement.

Without them, my own magic journey which has taken me from Liverpool to Las Vegas would never have happened. I'm sure every magician who reads this article will also be able to relate, and will have their own magic 'mentor' to be thankful for.

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9. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #21
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Message by Kent Cummins, Director (US)

Illusions: A Flying Carpet!

Pulling a coin from someone's ear is a trick; producing a rabbit is a bigger trick. But producing an elephant is an ILLUSION!

I have always loved Illusions. I think my first really Big Trick was the Burling Hull Dream Levitation, a variation on Abbott's Super X. Burling Hull's advertising was absolutely amazing. As a teenage magician, I wanted everything he sold!

I was in high school when I bought the plans, and took a portion of them to a local metal worker in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where I lived with my family. I told the metal worker that it was a special holder for my workshop, not wanting him to know that it was a magician's secret.
Technically, the "Dream Levitation" is merely a suspension. In other words, the girl is suspended without any apparent means of support, but does not rise into the air. My mom made a purple satin drape with gold fringe to cover the board where the girl lay, making it sort of a Magic Flying Carpet.

My brother Carter made two dragon tables that supposedly held up the carpet before they were pulled away to reveal the miracle. I then passed a Hula Hoop over her, to prove that there were no wires, mirrors, or other secret devices.

Sometimes when performing I would hear the audience gasp, and it was all I could do to keep from grinning. If they only knew the simple secret!

Despite its simplicity, the effect dazzled audiences. And it made for some great publicity photos! One of my favorite photos is a picture of my floating Judy, my younger sister, on the beach in front of the Gulf of Mexico. It looks like trick photography!

The Fantastic Magic Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing the art of magic. Check out my free weekly podcast at:

www.FantasticMagicCenter.com
kent@magichotline.com

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10. Colour Me In! - John Carey #181
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

The following approach to the classic colour changing deck was inspired by Paul Wilson's version, called The Odd Card, from the Unreal Sessions videos. I really liked Paul's version, but being the tinkerer I am I played around with some variants. As with Paul's handling, there is
no over-proving or stating the obvious with my variation. You also hide the dirt at the end in full view!

Method:

You will require a rainbow deck, two blue backed Jokers and one other blue backed card. Place the odd blue card on top of the deck, place the Jokers in different parts of the deck, and place everything inside a blue card box.

Bring out the deck and remove from the box. Casually place the box aside. Tip the deck up on its side and execute a face-up slip shuffle, retaining your odd blue card on top. Square up tilting the deck up slightly to flash blue, without over-proving. State that you are going to play a game with
your helper and that you have hidden an odd card in the deck. Mention that it isn't one of the Jokers, as you spread the cards in hand face-up and strip out the two Jokers, again flashing blue as you pocket them. The next sequence is illustrated overleaf: Up-jog three random face-up
cards (1). Take them out, adding the blue card underneath with a breakless strip-out addition. To do that, your left hand simply presses up against the rear card of the deck (2) and drags it underneath (3) as you strip out the three up-jogged cards (4).Turn that packet face-down and place it side jogged on the face-up deck. Then flip the packet face-up onto the deck.

Deal off a row of 3 face-up cards and then take off the face card of the deck and use it as a pointer, as you ask them to make their choice. This again flashes a blue back. Place that blue card back on the face and casually cut the deck and complete. Ask your helper which one is the odd one? Allow her to think and point to the odd valued card. State that sometimes things get even odder... Turn over the card indicated to reveal an odd backed card. A moment later ask her to turn over the other two cards to display a mix of colours. Ask everyone in the audience to think of a colour. Make a magical gesture over the deck and then turn it face-up. Make a half moon ribbon spread across the table to conclude with a rainbow of colours!

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11. News From The Academy Of Illusions
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Message by Jay Scott Berry (Australia)

In the classic book, "Our Magic", Neville Maskelyne describes the unique process of creativity and originality required to raise the craft of magic to the "High Art of Magic." Anyone can copy another, and that's how most begin, just as a beginner at piano starts with "Chopsticks".

In Magic, we begin with the foundations of Sleight-of-Hand and Conjuring, just as the pianist learns Scales and Chords. Performing Classic magic effects is like playing traditional music. Once a solid foundation of skill and knowledge is established, the real journey of the Artist begins.

As Maskelyne says, even a perfect copy of the Mona Lisa will always be just a copy. This is what he refers to as "Low Art". Many are content to remain at that level, as we see with most musicians and magicians. The real challenge is creating an effect that is original, in style and performance. But it's not just about originality either. One might randomly string notes and words together to compose an original song, but that doesn't mean it will be pleasing to the ear.

So what's the secret that raises the craft to High Art? Ultimately, all Art is a unique expression of creativity. So, what is it that you can do better than anyone else? Being you, of course! As I tell my students, you don't become an Artist until you lose the fear of being yourself. Lose the fear, find yourself, release the inner Artist. The secret ingredient is you.

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12. Potter & Potter Auctions - December 10th
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Message by Rebekah Kaufman for Potter & Potter Auctions
617-955-7215 is my contact information, if I can be helpful in any way.

rebekah@potterauctions.com

I am excited to announce Potter & Potter Auctions upcoming 500+ lot sale to be held on Saturday, December 10th starting at 10am CST. This final magic sale of 2022 also features strong selections of Houdiniana, posters, and antique books.

Gabe Fajuri, President of Potter & Potter Auctions, is happy to speak with you in greater detail about this sale. He can be reached at gabe@potterauctions.com or 773- 472- 1442.

My contact information is below if I can be helpful in any other way.

Thank you for your time and interest!

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13. 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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