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Issue Number: #139
Date: Sunday 22nd September 2002
Editor: Alan Watson
www.magician.co.nz
www.alan-watson.com
e-mail: AW@Alan-Watson.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor’s Message
2. Grand Master of Magic - Burns “DeLarno” Scandrett
3. 70th Anniversary of the South Canterbury Society of Magicians
4. Michael Ammar Lecture - Omaha Nebraska
5. 8-Hour Kidshow Workshops
6. Wedding Bells - Guy Cater
7. The Sun Tec Convention Centre – Singapore
8. GIGANTIC Second Hand Book And Magic Sale
9. I Think I Made A Slight Mistake
10. Jeff Ezell Lecture
11. Theater Off-Broadway Production Of GODSPELL
12. MAGFI’S 2nd Open Stage Magic Competition - Philippines
13. Re: Top 10 Magical Solutions - By Steve Pradell (Alaska)
14. How To Be A Wizard
15. How To Sew In A Hundred Topits In A Hundred Days!
16. Tampa Bay Magic Club Annual Magic Competition
17. Loren Christopher Michaels Magic Teaching Studio
18. The Gallos Magic World Wide
19. Eugene Burger Lecture, Seminar & Book Signing - October 17 & 18
20. The Amazing ‘Orchante’ Saga - Page 124
21. Magic New Zealand e-zine archives
22. Subscription Management

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1. Editor's Message
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Message from Alan Watson - The Magic One

Robert Gallup's Extreme Magic & Deadly Escapes shows at the Auckland
Sky City Casino have been awesome. It is very important that we
support these international performers while here in New Zealand as
we would like to see more international magic acts come downunder.
Every one, be they professionals or juniors, benefits from them
coming – the professionals have the flow-on effect from the
heightened publicity awareness of magic with general public and the
juniors learn from them.

Tickets available now from Ticketek.

Shows will be performed throughout the season Tuesday - Saturday at
8pm and Sundays at 5pm. There will also be matinee performances
Saturday's at 4pm and special school holiday matinees Wednesday 25
September and 2 October at 2pm. Adult tickets cost $59.95 each and
children 14 and under, $29.95 each. Students, senior citizens, adult
matinee tickets and groups of ten or more, cost $49.95 each.

For further information on Robert Gallup go to:
www.GallupExtreme.com

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Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
AW@Alan-Watson.com

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2. Grand Master of Magic - Burns “DeLarno” Scandrett
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Message from Geoff Diggs - President Canterbury Society of Magicians

In 1969 the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians (Incorporated)
established an award, “The Grand Master of Magic”, honouring New
Zealand Magicians who are acknowledged by their peers as having made
an outstanding contribution to the art of magical entertainment over
a period spanning many years.

The Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians has decided to bestow the
award again this year and have selected for this unique honour a man
who has devoted a considerable part of his life to all facets of the
magic scene.

The Canterbury Society of Magicians (Incorporated) is extremely
proud to have supported the selection of their member Burns
“DeLarno” Scandrett as a distinguished master of the art and craft
of magic.

It is widely known that for many years Burns owned and operated a
focal point of magic - DeLarno’s Magic Shop - in Chancery Lane,
Christchurch. At a later time he was also involved (along with
Alfred Hayes) in operating DeLarno’s Magic Shop in Sydney,
Australia.

Burns is a Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star (London,
England), Past President of New Zealand Assembly 250 of the Society
of American Magicians and Past Territorial Representative of the
International Brotherhood of Magicians (USA).

During his forty-seven years as a member (now life member) of the
Canterbury Society of Magicians he has served in virtually every
capacity, including nine terms as President. Burns has always
willingly shared his vast knowledge with all magicians, from those
starting out to the more experienced.

Burns is a national and international entertainer having travelled
the world making guest appearances on live shows and approximately
200 television appearances in many countries. His talent and vast
experience has enabled him to perform in all venues from Department
Stores and Shopping Malls to Trade Fairs and Overseas Cruise Ships,
from Restaurants and Cabarets to Magicians’ Conventions and Touring
Variety Shows.

This award follows a Citizens Award bestowed on Burns in 2001 by the
Mayor of the City of Christchurch, in recognition of his outstanding
contribution to charity. This related mainly to his work in helping
to form the Variety Club of New Zealand (South Island) and Camp
Quality - a Lions project for Children with life-threatening health
problems. He also served several years as Entertainment Director for
Camp Quality and as Organiser of the Annual Variety Club Children’s
Christmas party.

It is very apparent that Burns “DeLarno” Scandrett is a very worthy
recipient of this exclusive award and fully deserves to join the
Roll of Honour as Grand Master of Magic.

The presentation of this inscribed medallion, by and on behalf of
the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians (Incorporated) and the
Canterbury Society of Magicians (Incorporated) to Burns Scandrett
signifies that he is indeed a Grand Master of Magic.

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3. 70th Anniversary of the South Canterbury Society of Magicians
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Message from Geoff Diggs (NZ) President Canterbury Society of
Magicians

Venue: Ashburton (New Zealand’s scenic South Island)
Date: Sunday, 15 October

Occasion: 70th Anniversary of the SCSM (South Canterbury Society of
Magicians)

Over 50 magicians and friends arrived early morning from distant
parts (including overseas), to be welcomed by a delightful ‘morning
cuppa’ and a variety of scrumptious home made delights.

Social fraternization started the day long celebration conclave, and
continued throughout. After the official, and mandatory, opening, 70
tricks were presented by an almost equal number of prestidigitators
in less than 50 minutes. It was a fun frolic, smoothly setting the
events to follow. Michael Woolfe, publisher and editor of New
Zealand’s popular Magicana magazine, presented a thoughtful talk on
Stage Behavior, embellished with audience participation.

Immediately following the lunch pause (during which time registrants
were able to offer their ‘tired tricks’ a new home), the hall
overflowed for the well paced community show. Variety was spiced and
energetically seasoned by: El Grego (Christchurch), Roderick Mulgan
(Wellington), Barry Brook (Palmerston North), DeLarno
(Christchurch), Geoff Diggs (Christchurch) , and Grant Campbell and
Company (Christchurch).

TV3 recorded the event for the national evening news. After the
general public ‘disappeared’, a non-competitive “My Favourite
Effect” session concluded the day’s events. The banquet dinner at
the Ashburton Hotel was exceptional – an interesting history of the
SCSM was whimsically given by Graham Dockerill, followed by the
President Bill Watson, and Secretary Russell Hendry, cutting the
celebration cake.

Next came a rare, remarkable, presentation. Geoff Diggs (President
of the Canterbury Society of Magicians) took centre stage to give a
brief panorama of the mystical life of Burns Scandrett (DeLarno),
being honoured by his peers with New Zealand’s exclusive epithet
“Grand Master of Magic”. The presentation was authoritatively made
by Miriam Montagu (CSM Patron). Miriam was tour and business manager
for The Amazing Mr Rooklyn and The Great Levante productions
throughout Britain, Australia and New Zealand. DeLarno was the
eleventh recipient in thirty two years (of whom six are deceased).

Messages of congratulations were read from far and wide, including
‘The Magic Circle’ (London), ‘Zodiac Club’ (London) and ‘IBM Ring
Singapore’. The pleasurable day was rounded off with a smashing
fire-works display … leaving all, many magical memories.

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4. Michael Ammar Lecture - Omaha Nebraska
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Message from Richard Petrashek (USA)

Michael Ammar will lecture to SAM assembly #7 in Omaha Nebraska.

The lecture is FREE to SAM members!!

The date is November 19, 2002

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5. 8-Hour Kidshow Workshops
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Message from David Ginn (USA)

After seven years of touring with our 8-hour kidshow workshops,
Sammy Smith, Steve Taylor, and I, David Ginn, are "wrapping up the
tour."

"Since 1996 we have presented versions of the Komedy Kidshow Klinic
for magicians and clowns and family entertainers in every major USA
and Canadian city, and many smaller cities as well. (The original
version is available for sale on three 2-hour videos, sold only as a
set.) It's time we took a rest from the airplane flights, rental
vans, and hotel rooms . . . and did some other things independent of
each other. We are still all friends want to keep it that way!"

If you live in the continental USA, or if you're visiting, here is
the final schedule for the fall, ending with Workshop #147 on
November 17th:

 Sept. 20 San Diego, CA
 Sept. 21 Hollywood CA
 Oct. 12 Yorktown Heights NY
 Oct. 13 Worcester MA (Boston)
 Nov. 2 Orlando FL
 Nov. 3 Tampa FL
 Nov. 16 Stafford MD (Wash DC)
 Nov. 17 Frederick MD (near Baltimore)

These are our FINAL WORKSHOPS with the newer version, called the
CREATIVE KIDSHOW CONFERENCE. We each do two lectures plus an
inspirational wrap-up at the end.

Saturday workshops run 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday workshops go 1-9 pm.

Tickets are $35 single in advance; $50 for a couple (husband/wife,
father/son or daughter, magician/assistant). At the door everyone is
$45 USD. We allow up to a dozen well-behaved children (of attendees)
free to help in demos of routines; just email David Ginn to get
child's name on the comp list. DAVID GINN is:
ginnmagic@mindspring.com

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6. Wedding Bells - Guy Cater
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Message from Guy Cater (NZ)

On September 29th I am to marry my delightful Widow from Wyoming
Cynthia. The service will be held at 6pm at Kiwi Valley Function
Centre in Henderson and that will be followed by a small reception
and from 8pm the party stars. This is an invitation to kiwi
magicians to come along and enjoy the party from 8:00pm.

Should be a whole lot of fun as so many great performers other than
magis will be attending and performing. All coming should slip 'a
little something' in their pocket!!!

Please ... we do not want any presents.. just your presence from 8
onwards ... just buy your own drinks. Ta!

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7. The Sun Tec Convention Centre - Singapore
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Message from Guy Cater (NZ)

Had an amazing evening at The Sun Tec Convention Centre in Singapore
on Saturday evening. I was loath to return to that wonderful country
to perform as it is so difficult to run a successful Hypnotism Show
there (ask Grant Boddington or Paul Royter) but the offer of a LOT
of money shows just how shallow I really am ... and I went.

The show was for the Ministry of the Interior and as they wanted a
meeting with me the day before they flew me over early and put me up
in the superb Pan Pacific Hotel (very very nice).

But what a shock at the meeting ... I was told 'Can't say Hypnotism
Lah!!". I said 'WHAT?" and they repeated that they wanted me to do
my show but at no time was the word Hypnotism to be used or any
reference to an altered state mantioned. I said it was like booking
a magician and saying 'Don't do tricks'.

Not so bad though ... it only took a little thought to realise I
could replace the word Hypnotism with RELAX. Did the show and it
turned out well. It was a bit of a strain not to go into my usual
patter ... when you have been performing one way for over 20 years
and then have to be constantly alert to the words that normally pop
out without thought ... it can be difficult. However, a happy
ending. The clients were thrilled and I got paid and had a lovely
weekend. Can't really ask for more than that.

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8. GIGANTIC Second Hand Book And Magic Sale
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Message from Paul Diamond (USA)

I am selling all this Magic and Books for other people at no charge
to them.

Being Retired for me was no fun this has put some life in these old
bones. If you have a bunch of magic for sale let me know I'll sell
it for you at no cost to you.

Would you like a GIGANTIC list of Magic No charge
Would you like a Gigantic list of BOOKS No charge

Reserve what you want to buy, let me know. I'll get back to you with
the total including Post...

I must know your Zip Code..!! Or Country

e-mail: mrhumble@prodigy.net

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9. I Think I Made A Slight Mistake
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Message from Jose Cruz (USA)

Oops,

I think I made a slight mistake. Hopefully you can correct it for
me.

In article #9 of your Magic e-zine #138 we indicated at the end of
the article for people to check out Magic 4 Morons by going to
www.library.com

This address is incorrect. The address is actually
www.libraryvideo.com

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10. Jeff Ezell Lecture
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Message from Jeff Ezell (USA)

I have just sent the postcards for the Jeff Ezell lecture. Keep your
eyes peeled for it.

The lecture will be held on Monday September 23rd @ 7pm @ the Ramada
INN-Burbank. Please call 818 843 5955 for directions.

Here is a general overview of my history:

Jeff Ezell has been a performer at the Magic Castle in Hollywood
since 1998. He is also one of the few performers that have worked
all 3 showrooms at the Castle. He has done restaurant magic,
strolling, and numerous stand up acts as well as cruise ships. In
addition, he is the owner of Mind Over Magic in Burbank, CA.

Since his first appearance at the Castle, he has had many original
ideas that have entertained other professionals such as David Regal,
Whit Haydn, Loren Christopher Michael's and many more. Some of these
ideas are X-ray Eyes, Card Morph, Quick Sticks, Visible
Invisibility, McDonalds Blankety Blanked, The Ezell Shuffle Control
and many more.

Jeff Ezell's desire to take the road less traveled, to create the
most visual magic with a powerful climax that anybody can do, has
made him a well sought after teacher of magic as well as a
performer.

Recently, with the help of Nick Beyer, Jeff Ezell has devised an
entire 2 man routine that packs a punch at the end that surprises
the whole crowd and you can learn it in just a few minutes.

Furthermore, Jeff Ezell has been lecturing locally at IBM rings. He
has had rave reviews with future bookings already made for other
rings. We look forward to seeing you there.

The seats are $25 each. Please call now @ 818 562 1921 to reserve
your seat for next Monday night.

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11. Theater Off-Broadway Production Of GODSPELL
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Message from Louise Stuart (USA)

New York magician Louise Stuart, life member of the SAM and Second
Vice President of the J. Marberger Stuart Foundation, has been cast
in the Columbia University Theater off-Broadway Production of
"GODSPELL." Performances are Nov 7-10. "GODSPELL" is a musical
written by Stephen Schwartz, who also wrote Doug Henning's "THE
MAGIC SHOW.

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12. MAGFI’S 2nd Open Stage Magic Competition - Philippines
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Message from Dr. Ronaldo B. Moraleta (Philippines)

Hello! Come September 26, 2002, Thursday at 7:00 P.M., The Magicians
Foundation, Inc. will be holding its Second Annual Open Stage Magic
Competition at the Amoranto Stadium, Multi-purpose Hall, Roces Ave.
Q.C.

This is the organization's most ambitious project to date. MAGFI’S
2nd Open Stage Magic Competition will highlight some of the
Philippines’ top magic performers with free balloon, cotton candy
and face painting from 7:00PM - 8:00PM. Show proper will commence at
8:00PM. The said event expects an audience of more than 400 people
at a venue that can accommodate more than 600.

This project is sponsored by Destiny Cable, Magic 89.9, The Daily
Tribune, Beverly’s Catering, Tamayo’s Catering, Shopperville’s
Bakeshoppe, Kiddie-Party.Com, Balloon Creations and other minor
sponsors and donors.

This event is the biggest competition so far in Philippine Magic
History. It is unique since other things are happening on the sides.
This will definitely make history, so join us, as we all make
history!

We would like to invite you and your family, especially the kids, to
enjoy fully this fun-filled event! A lot of surprises awaits you!
Tickets are affordable at only P100.00.

Check our website at: www.geocities.com/wizzo_magic/magfi
And click on the LATEST!

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13. Re: Top 10 Magical Solutions - By Steve Pradell (Alaska)
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Message from Bert Harmsma (Holland)

I would like to ad the next, so maybe nr. 11:
Always take with you a pair of gloves. If your car brakes down, flat
tire or something, your able to fix the problem without getting
dirty, greasy hands.

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14. How To Be A Wizard
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Message from Terry Herbert (UK)

Last April a video was issued in the UK for public consumption
featuring yours truly as Mr Woo the Wizard entitled HOW TO BE A
WIZARD.

It is aimed at the 6 to 9 age group and set in a Wizard's School
similar to Hogwarts in Harry Potter. I arrive flying on a broomstick
as the Headmaster and transform into the Wizard and teach a class of
children various simple tricks which of course are also learnt by
the young viewers. I also perform various classics of magic without
explanations of course. It has proved very popular and has had some
very good reviews in the magic press over here.

The good news is that I have just heard that it is due to be
released in New Zealand and Australia and distributed by a company
called Video Unlimited. I think also it will be available in DVD.
For anyone interested in stocking it the email contact is Jamie
MacKinnon on jamie@videounlimited.co.nz

The other bit of news is that the British Ring of the IBM will be
having their 66th Annual Convention in Eastbourne on the South
Coast. It promises to be a great event with a fantastic
international line up of acts. The dates are the 25th to 29th
September 2002.

As you have already reported we have recently tragically lost our
President Elect the late dear Peter Laing from Aberdeen, so doubt
our present President Mike Gancia will have to serve a second term.

If any of your readers plan to be in the U.K at that time I know
that they will be made most welcome.

More information can be found on www.britishring.org.uk

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15. How To Sew In A Hundred Topits In A Hundred Days!
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Message from Lisa Richards (Aust)

What I did on my vacation or... How to sew in a hundred topits in a
hundred days!

It's a glorious day. I'm on the road to Montreal, typing this in the
car on the laptop. It's really the first chance I've had to write
about my adventures over the Summer... I mean Winter, I mean...well,
since June. I had a whirlwind visit back to Australia in May. What I
thought was going to be a relaxing break from touring turned out to
be a manic time of sewing costumes and clothes for all the people
who had been waiting for me to come back! So much for R&R. Less than
four weeks later I flew directly back to LA to reconnect with Jay
Scott Berry. Straight off the plane and out to Santa Monica Pier,
and a couple of hours taking in the sights of the famous boardwalk.
The weather was quite cool, still, for Summer, but a very pleasant
change from the wintry conditions back home. Because of my earlier
travels I have been following the cold weather around the world, so
it was nice to get some sun!

Vegas was a bit of a shock though, with temperatures in the mid
forties (yes that is Celsius folks)! I had a week to recover from
the flight, and get my act together for the first magic convention
of the trip. And when I talk of recovery I mean it. A very full
plane, and I, unfortunately, stuck with a middle seat, wedged (I
mean it!) between two rather large gentlemen with body odour, and no
idea of personal space boundaries. Add in a crying baby behind and
I'm sure you get the idea.

After a few days rest we took a redeye flight into Baltimore for the
Phoenix Gathering. There were a couple of days before the convention
started so Jay and I drove down to Atlantic City to catch Johnny and
Pam Thompson perform in a new illusion show, Untamed Illusions,
starring the Fuercos. Johnny and Pam are still as sharp and polished
as ever, and it was a great chance to catch up with them. I nearly
got to meet the tigers that performed in the show also, but ran out
of time. A few late nights and early mornings later, it was back to
Baltimore and the Phoenix Gathering.

This was an amazing boutique style convention produced by Alain Nu.
The unique angle of this convention is that it focused on the art
and presentation of magic with a great deal of attention placed on
teach- in sessions and discussions. Jay's lecture opened the
convention, and it was neatly bookended to close with the new Topit
Workshop. The new JSB Topits and their installation continues to
draw great interest and this convention was no exception. I was
completely overwhelmed while I was there, the magicians piling their
jackets on me almost literally. I was so inundated, I saw
practically nothing of the convention, and did not sleep for the
entire three days in order to get all the jackets done, literally
sewing right up until the time to leave the hotel for the airport,
and the flight back to Vegas. I did however, get to see the main
Gala show, masterfully MC'd by Alain Nu, and featuring Jay, Kevin
James, Gaeton Bloom, Torkova and Hiawatha.

The big surprise of the convention for me was the presence of an
Australian television crew from the ABC'c Foreign correspondent.
They were producing a special feature on the Convention, and shot
extensively throughout the weekend, taking interviews from many of
the conventioneers including Jay and myself. All in all a very
impressive and well organized event and my sincere congratulations
go to all those involved in its creation.

From there we flew straight to Vegas. Well, not exactly. It was
actually rather a nightmare round of boarding, waiting on the
tarmac, deplaning, waiting in the rebooking queue, and tracking down
mysteriously lost luggage. How do they manage to lose luggage before
it even leaves the terminal? Over twelve hours later, we were
finally back in Vegas and about to depart directly on to my biggest
convention to date, the 74th Annual IBM in San Diego. And I mean
big. Over 1400 registrants!

My first impression was of the venue - The Town and Country Resort.
Basically a self contained resort and a little slice of paradise. It
was a dream venue for a convention of this magnitude, as almost
everything was within a few minutes walk of the rooms, through lush,
landscaped gardens brimming with roses in full bloom. Once again, I
was kept pretty busy by the magicians and their jackets, but I had
time to catch a couple of lectures, and gala shows. Bob Fitch's
lecture was awesome. The man has true insight into the skills of
performing, and I gained some really valuable information. Bob runs
an intensive workshop, which I now have at the top of my "must do
this lifetime" list. His knowledge of the skills of
characterization, movement and all that goes into making "stage
presence" is invaluable. 

I also caught Gaeton Bloom's lecture. No doubt about it, the man 
is a genius! He uses often really simple
(but incredibly innovative, and totally surprising) principles to
create truly mind-blowing and memorable magic. Also a really nice
guy. I am hoping we can spend more time with him on the upcoming
French tour.

With less then a day to recover, it was straight on to the Magic
Castle and a series of 8 master classes, and a week in the Parlour
of Prestidigitation. The master classes are special hands on
intensives set up by Mark and Nani Wilson specifically for the
members of the Academy. They were very well received, in fact, so
much so, that we have been rebooked for December. I was once again
overwhelmed with jackets - at one point there were 22 hanging in my
room and I just had to take a photo, because I thought no one would
believe me! While there we found time to hang out with Christopher
Hart, who was performing in the Palace, along with the Hamners, and
a very creative young artist from Germany named Julius Frack.

We were also very fortunate to catch the Lion King Musical. It was
truly the most spectacular, amazing, magical production I have ever
seen. Everything was perfect- costumes, music, dance, singing and
puppetry. I had goosebumps through most of the performance. This is
a definite must see! We also got to see the Chieftains at the
Hollywood Bowl, performing live with the Hollywood Philharmonic
Orchestra and the Pipe Band, concluding with a spectacular fireworks
finale. A terrific experience. Back to Vegas for a weekend with Jeff
McBride, Eugene Berger, and Alan Ackerman at Jeff's Summer School.
This exclusive event was presented at Jeff's studios for a limited
number of participants arriving from all corners of the globe. The
highlight for me was the opportunity to see Jeff and Abbey and
Eugene performing their stage show, which was the main event on
Saturday night.

Two days later we were on a plane to London, and Phantom of the
Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre. These few days respite were our
reward for all the hard work so far. It was amazing - our Hotel was
only a short walk from Hyde park and Notting Hill. We were able to
spend a wonderful morning browsing the world famous Portabello
market, and the afternoon feed the squirrels in Hyde park. From
there we hired a car and headed west across to Stonehenge, Salisbury
and on to Glastonbury. This medieval town cradles Glastonbury Tor,
the mythical Isle of Avalon. There is definite a magical feel to
this place. When the early morning mists roll in you can easily
imagine yourself walking in the footsteps of Merlin and Arthur. From
the summit of the Tor you can see across the Vale of Avalon in all
directions. Below the Tor are the Chalice Well Gardens, a place of
beauty, tranquillity and solitude with legendary links to the Holy
Grail.

The journey continued north and on to the Highlands of Scotland.
What can I say. I love Scotland! From the shores of Loch Lomond to
the heights of Glencoe, on to the Coastal town of Fort William and
across to our main event just North of Edinburgh, in Falkland, and
the Palace of Magic. To enter the village of Falkland is to be
transported back in time. Cobblestone streets, beautiful stone
buildings, the village fountain, and at it's heart, the majestic
Palace itself.. This 14th Century Royal Residence was the site of
the first Annual Palace of Magic Festival, a weekend of magic,
mystery and merriment. This truly unique event was produced by Mark
Fisken and Lewis Barlow and featured Ali Bongo, Jay, myself and many
of the performing magicians from the Edinburgh Magic Circle. The
atmosphere was wonderful, with performers throughout the palace
rooms and grounds, displays of Falconry, Storytelling, Face
painting, Balloon Modelling and even a Harry Potter look-alike
contest.

The weekend was an extraordinary success with over 2000 kids of all
ages coming from miles around to join in the festivities. Of special
significance, as part of the event, was the birth of the newest and
most exclusive Magic Circle, "The Circle of Palace Magicians". Ali
Bongo was installed as the patron, Jay as the honorary president.
The only way to become a member is to be one of the invited
performers at this event. Needless to say I am honoured to be a part
of this group, and am looking forward with great anticipation to
next years Festival. Did I mention that I love Scotland?
Then it was a quick dash back to London, then straight back to LA,
where Jay was performing in the Magic Under the Stars gala show.
This special edition of Milt Larson's It's Magic was presented in
the Hollywood Hills at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre. The show
featured many well known artists including Whit Hayden, Goldfinger
and Dove, and Chuck Jones.

Since then, the last week has taken us across the US for workshops
and lectures in Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Hamilton Ontario. In
just a few days we will be off to Germany and the beginning of an
extensive European lecture tour taking in 25 cities in less than a
month.

All in all it has been an incredible journey - it is difficult to
believe only three months have passed. While Jay seems to think I
have taken rather well to this life on the road, I have to admit
that on occasion I wake up a little homesick and not exactly sure of
where I am. A year ago I could never have imagined that I would have
seen so many amazing places, and met so many wonderful people. So it
seems a fair trade.
And so the journey continues........

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16. Tampa Bay Magic Club Annual Magic Competition
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Mark and Michelle Byrne (USA)

Last chance!!!

Deadline: The video and registration fee must be received no later
than September 20th, 2002 or they will not be considered

October 12th 8:00 pm
Tampa Bay Magic Club Annual Magic Competition

The Tampa Magic Club and the Largo Cultural Center is hosting its
first annual Magic Competition. See magicians from across the State 
and the country competing for over $600+ of cash and prizes. This is 
an open competition for magicians of all ages.

If you would like to be considered to enter the competition you need
:
A stage act no longer than 10 minutes in length
A video or DVD Demo of a performance of yours (not necessarily the
act you are doing)
A $20 entrance fee. Refundable if you are not selected to compete
Also include a short letter with your name, telephone and address so
we may contact you.

Tapes and entry fee can be mailed to:
Tampa Bay Magic Club
1225 Hermitage Ave
Clearwater, FL 33764

Deadline: The video and registration fee must be received no later
than September 20th, 2002 or they will not be considered

This performance is open to the public, see these stars of magic
before they hit the big time. Our masters of Ceremonies will be 
James Songster and Joseph Vecciarelli finalists in the IBM stage 
competition last year.

Admission is $10 at the Largo Cultural Center box office Call (727)
587-6793. Catch this ticket before it disappears .....

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17. Loren Christopher Michaels Magic Teaching Studio
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Message from Kelley (USA)

Loren Christopher Michaels has open a magic teaching studio located
in Long Beach, CA. called STUDIO 2.

He builds custom props and illusions for some big magic names and
for any magician, professional or amature.

He does lessons in person and also does video lessons.

 Loren Christopher Michaels
STUDIO 2
email4info@aol.com

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18. The Gallos Magic World Wide
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Message from Jahn Gallo (Sweden)

Hello from Jahn Gallo – The Gallos Magic World Wide -
www.gallos.cjb.net www.gallos-lecture.cjb.net

Being a professional magician for 30 years I am not so well known in
the “Magic Club Land” as I have been busy doing magic in the real
world...

During the last years I had the possibility to take part in some
magic conventions and some club meetings and to be part of all the
fun you can find there!

I also started to lecture at conventions and club meetings and will
be lecturing in Germany during October. Next year I will do a
Scandinavian lecture tour.

Last weekend I had the great pleasure to present my new lecture for
two magic clubs in Örebro Sweden and for The Swedish magic Circle in
Stockholm Sweden.

The comments at the Internet really made me happy! Extracted and
translated from Sett Hört & Hänt (Seen, Heard and Happened )

Editor Christer Nilsson
http://w1.155.telia.com/~u15503543/setthorthant010428.htm
Jahn started the lecture by telling the magicians that people do not
like to be fooled by the Magician!!! The magic must be mixed with
lots of entertainment – a fact you will learn very quick if you
become a professional Magician...Jahn’s bank note production” the
Osaka Bills ” was explained. It is a very effective and yet easy to
learn effect where you can produce lots of bank notes out of thin
air.http://www.lurup.com/~persson/lecture.html

How to overcome the weak parts in a routine was demonstrated in
“Signed bank note burned and later on found in a wallet” Cheeky and
well thought out in smallest detail.

Jahn Gallo use Willy Wesssel’s Ring and rope routine as a starting
point in a presentation which has become a very strong piece of
magic. Cut and restored tie with no stooge and no extra tie is
really clever and worth a lot for the professional performer.

We also saw Jahn's version of Mc Donald's aces, Cut and restored
rope with audience participation, a stand up card trick with more
audience participation – a gambling effect where according to Jahn
the work is zero... and still the effect is very strong. Intercepted
in the lecture were lots of tips and advice’s drawn from Jahn’s 30
years as a professional magician. All effects are from Jahn’s
professional routines – Do not miss this lecture if you have a
chance to attend.

Jahn’s lecture notes is on a CDR and contains not only text and
pictures there is also video clips demonstrating the moves.

From The Swedish Magic Circles web
site:http://www.komikerklubben.se/smc/
Editor Kell Svanholm “Svasse”

..McDonalds aces, where Jahn introduced “Valerino’s Rumba Count” An
effect worth the whole evening!!!

Breather card with some interesting applications and the importance
of a well rehearsed move (second deal ) finished of the evening. In
my opinion one of the very best lectures we had at SMC for a very
long time. Not since Jeff McBride lectured at Magic Weekend have we
got so much value for our money!

If there is any one out there, in this wonderful word, who is
interested in organizing a lecture tour please contact
jahn.gallos@bredband.net

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19. Eugene Burger Lecture, Seminar & Book Signing - October 17 & 18
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Eugene Burger Lecture, Seminar & Book Signing - October 17 & 18

WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 8 p.m. - The Lecture
Friday, October 18, 6:30 p.m. - The Seminar

WHERE: Michael Canick Booksellers, L.L.C.
200 East 82nd Street, #3B (corner of 82nd Street)
New York, NY 10028

CONTACT:
Phone: (212) 585-2990
Fax: (212) 585-2986
E-Mail: canick@panix.com
Website: www.canick.com

WHAT:
Michael Canick Booksellers is pleased to announce two exciting
events featuring internationally renowned magician and teacher
Eugene Burger. Mr. Burger has given thousands of performances,
lectures and seminars throughout the world. He was voted one of the
"100 Most Influential Magicians of the 20th Century" in Magic
magazine and Stagebill magazine proclaimed that "Eugene Burger is
universally recognized as perhaps the finest close-up magician in
the world." He is a regular columnist for Genii Magazine and is the
author of numerous top-selling books on the art of magic.

THE LECTURE
On Thursday, October 17, Mr. Burger will give a brand new lecture
entitled "Constructing a Show." This lecture has previously been
delivered to only one audience! The lecture will begin w/ a short
performance, after which Mr. Burger will discuss his thinking on how
to create and maximize the impact of a short or impromptu show. He
will discuss his philosophy of what makes a good opener, middle and
closing effect, ideas which of course can be adapted to a full-length 
Magic show as well.

Guests are invited to arrive at 7 p.m. for refreshments, socializing
and shopping. After the lecture, Mr. Burger will sell a number of
his magical products, including a book that is not available through
any dealer! Attendees may also purchase Mr. Burger's other books
(see below). We strongly encourage advance reservations to avoid
disappointment.

Admission Charge: $25 in advance; $30 at the door (if space
permits); $20 for members of our Book Club.

THE SEMINAR
On Friday, October 18, Mr. Burger will give a 4-hour seminar for a
small group of participants. The seminar will feature what Mr.
Burger refers to as "the magic show I carry in my wallet." He will
first perform the show and then teach attendees the tricks and
presentations. Attendees will receive hand-made (by Burger) gaffed
cards as well as a handout on "The Magician's Choice." The remainder
of the seminar will be devoted to questions and answers on any
topics that attendees may choose. Attendance at the seminar will be
limited to 15 people. Attendees are invited to arrive at 6 p.m. and
dinner will be served about 6:30. Attendees will receive: dinner,
the seminar, the gimmicked cards & notes, plus FREE admission to the
lecture on the prior evening. Fee: $100.00 per attendee. Please
bring your own paper/pen if you wish to take notes.

BOOK SIGNING
Preceding and following BOTH the lecture and seminar, Mr. Burger
will be available to sign and inscribe his books at our store.
Michael Canick Booksellers will offer Mr. Burger's three in-print
books for sale as well as single copies of some of his out-of-pint
books. Those who can't attend, but wish to purchase the books from
us and have Mr. Burger sign or inscribe them may do so. PLEASE
contact us IN ADVANCE if you would like to reserve books. P&H is
additional. The books are: Mastering the Art of Magic. $45.00 The
Performance of Close-up Magic. $40.00 Strange Ceremonies. $35.00

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20. The Amazing ‘Orchante’ Saga – Page 124
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Message from Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)(UK ex-pat Kiwi)

THE ‘VOODOO’ GIRLS
At various times in the Saga I have mentioned the name David McKee,
a promoter and record producer from Auckland. I don't know what
David is doing these days or even if he is still around, but I would
sure like to get in touch and have a chat about the ‘Good Old Days’!
What a character, about 5ft 8in – long fair hair and a face that
reminded me of an impish pixie. He looked like he had never seen the
light of day, and I always imagined that if he ever tried to
sunbathe, he would vanish in a puff of smoke - he was also an
inveterate chain smoker!

He came up with some really great ideas at times - well, HE thought
so. One of the ‘classics’ that I ‘fondly’ recall was when he decided
that my ‘Yogi Act’ needed some ‘spicing up’ – which entailed getting
me not just One, but TWO - ‘Make The Men Drool All Over The Place’,
very attractive, Very Naked stage assistants, courtesy of Rainton
Haistie, the infamous owner of the two equally infamous strip joints
on Karangahape road, the ‘Pink Pussy’ and the ‘Pink Panther’ clubs!

During this ‘moment of madness’, Dave also came up with a ‘New Title’ 
for my act: ‘THE HELLFIRE SHOW’ with the Psychic Witchdoctor
ORCHANTÉ And His – ‘VOODOO GIRLS’! To make absolutely sure that
every body knew what they were getting, in this ‘Unprecedented
Presentation’, he ‘tastefully’ had large black dots inserted in the
middle of the ‘O’s of the word - ‘VOODOO’, in all the publicity
posters and leaflets – It was most, TIT-illating. ‘Psychic
Witchdoctor? – I ASK YOU!’ “Bloody hell Dave, what were you thinking
of, even worse, why did I let you get away with it! Perhaps it had
something to do with us both being - ‘NUTTERS”!

I’m not quite sure, even to this day, just exactly how these two
‘strippers’ were supposed to ‘assist’ me, all they had to do was
bump, grind and gyrate their voluptuous bodies in time to my music;
Now if they were to have done this during my magic show - I mean,
just think about the ‘misdirection’ possibilities, I could have
created miracles!

The first show that David organised, that incorporated ‘The Girls’,
was at the Great Northern Hotel, which was situated down the bottom
of Queen St. just up from, and on the opposite side of the road from
the main Post Office. With all the rebuilding that has gone on in
downtown Auckland City since ‘I left home’, I wouldn’t be surprised
if it has long since been torn down. Now I had worked that hotel on
many occasions in the past - and it was also where I used to meet my
old friend Al Horobin (now deceased), for drinks. With two
characters like Al and I, it didn’t take long for the Manager to get
to know us and vice versa, especially with my close - up magic
sessions in the bar, that just seemed to ‘kinda’ happen, apart from
my shows in the main lounge room.

The thing is, the ‘Great Northern’ was a very nice hotel, with a
very respectable clientele, which included various International
guests staying in the house. It wasn’t until an hour or so before
‘Show Time’, that the Manager (whose name I can’t recall) became
aware that TWO STRIPPERS were in the show as well. He nearly had a
fit! He grabbed hold of Dave and told him there was: “No way the
show was going on, with those ‘Two Birds’ In It’!” “Orchanté can do
HIS show, but NOT with those ‘Slappers’, in it!” OOPS, PANIC
STATIONS!

‘What ya gonna do, for help within minutes?’ ‘Call ‘Ghostbusters?’
‘NO, call Sally Phillips!’ I have mentioned elsewhere in my saga
that, back in the sixties, Sally occasionally stepped in as an
‘emergency’ assistant for a few select artists/magicians when the
need arose. Following a frantic telephone call, Sally arrived at the
‘Northern’ in record time, dressed to kill and looking every bit the
Lady she is. After a very quick rehearsal - of sorts, the show went
on. No problems - well what do you expect, when you’ve got two Pros’
on hand! I MUST relate Sally’s story one day, and that of her
husband Derek Metzger, a very well known N.Z. singer. Sally and
Derek now reside in Sydney.

Delving into the depths of my ‘bottomless’ aluminium trunk, (which
holds over 35 years worth of magazines, newspaper clippings,
posters, leaflets and God only what else), a poster ‘floated’ up,
advertising The ‘Hellfire’ Show - complete with the ‘Naked Voodoo
Girls’, at the Thunderbird Valley Inn, together with the
‘Impressions’ Show Band. I guess the Girl’s, and their ‘knockers’,
finally got to - ‘knock the punters socks off’ – I don’t think
anybody really noticed me, even though I did try to keep ‘abreast’
of things! Think I had finish this now, before I make any more -
‘boobs’!

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