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Issue Number: #700
Date: Sunday 11th October 2009
Editor: Alan Watson
www.magicianz.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. 53rd Annual It's Magic!
3. Tenyo Still Alive And Well
4. Anniversary Of The Death Of Harry Houdini
5. More Remarkable Magic #13 - Nick Lewin
6. A Really Bad Experience - #139 - Kyle Peron
7. We Are All Connected - Tony Brook
8. Traveling with Paul Romhany
9. IBM British Ring Convention
10. 30th New Zealand International Magicians Convention
11. Radnevsky - 3 Week Run At La Mama
12. Latest Update On MINDvention
13. Mental Epic Book Underway
14. 2010 Blackpool Magic Convention
15. "Pyro Palms" Is Now Available, Once Again!
16. Review For Samraj Show in NZ
17. Geoff Williams Awarded "Top Contributor Award."
18. Copperfield's Magic Underground Theme Restaurant
19. Magic Capital Of The World - Colon, Michigan
20. e-zine Archives
21. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Registrations are now open for the 30th New Zealand International 
Magicians Convention in Auckland, New Zealand.   Michele and I 
will be attending and for more detail on the convention refer 
item 10.

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

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2. 53rd Annual It's Magic!
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Message by Milt Larsen (US)

Milt Larsen and Terry Hill will present the 53rd Annual It's 
Magic! All-Star Live Stage Revue at Hollywood's famed Kodak 
Theater, home of the Academy Awards. Starring from Las Vegas 
Lance Burton . Mac King . Rudy Coby . Joseph Gabriel, Kevin James 
& Co. and from Spain: Jorge Blass and from Japan: Shimada with TV 
star Neal Patrick Harris

One Night Only - 7pm Sunday November 8, 2009

It's Magic! is a full evening magic revue featuring the top award 
winning magicians. It is a show for the entire family and 
features the finest stars of magic in comedy, sleight of hand and 
stage illusions. It offers the general public a chance to see 
many of the magicians that perform at the exclusive private club 
in Hollywood, The Magic Castle. For information www.itsmagic.org

This will be a magical week in Hollywood with a two day 
celebration to acknowledge the centennial of the 1909 mansion 
that the Larsen's turned into a club for magicians in 1963. The 
sold-out two day bi-annual Magic History Conference will also be 
taking place at the Beverly Garland Hotel. www.magiccastle.com

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3. Tenyo Still Alive And Well
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Message by Yuki Kadoya (Japan)

I can say Tenyo is still alive and well.

I have my friends at Tenyo and they just released their new 
product line for 2010. This year's product line is much better 
than the last few years.

Here's the link (in Japanese):
http://www.magicpierrot.com/smds/

Tenyo also produce small tricks with some famous Japanese 
animation characters in 2010 (this product line just sell in 
Japan.)

My great friend, Steve Cohen also translated Japanese 
instructions into English.

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4. Anniversary Of The Death Of Harry Houdini
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Message by George Schindler - Dean of the Society of American 
Magicians

New York- October 3, 2009 - Mike Miller, National President of 
the Society of American Magicians, proclaimed the week of October 
25 to October 31 as National Magic Week throughout the United 
States and Canada.

For more than forty years the Society has recognized the 
anniversary of the death of Harry Houdini with a special "week" 
of events to highlight the charitable work of the Society 
throughout the year.

More information at http://www.magicsam.com/magicweek.asp

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5. More Remarkable Magic #13 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)

Steve Dacri: Master Close Up Magician.

Before I begin I would like to correct an error I made in last 
week's column. The correct web address for the highly talented 
Jason Andrews is www.jasonandrewsmagic.com
I was delighted how many people emailed me to tell me that I am 
not alone in my opinion that Jason is a magic star in the making.

The first time I heard Steve Dacri's name was when I was working 
the 'Magic Cellar' in San Francisco back in the mid '70s. Along 
with Daryl and Martin Lewis he was a big favorite in the club. It 
was a couple of years till I met him in person and we have been 
good friends ever since.

The first time we actually met was at a Magic Castle 'Friday 
Lunch' and Steve has never let me forget it! He had dropped by 
prior to a business meeting and I innocently introduced him to 
the joys of a 'Kamikaze.' The trouble with those darn shots is 
that they are way too easy to drink and far more potent than they 
have any right to be.

After a while I noticed that Steve was missing from our group, I 
assumed he had left for his appointment. This was far from 
correct as it turned out. Steve had wandered upstairs to Bill 
Larsen's office and deciding he might be better served to have a 
quiet lay down rather than continue our party downstairs.

Once inside Bill's office, Steve stretched out on the sofa and 
went into a deep sleep. When Bill came upstairs to his office 
(possibly with the same idea in mind) he found Steve doing his 
best Rip Van Winkle impression. Always a man of compassion and 
understanding Bill left him to sleep it off. Needless to say 
Steve missed his meeting that afternoon.

Ever since I have followed Steve's career with interest, as he is 
one of the few performers who has really managed to turn close-up 
magic into a big time magic attraction. Steve thinks big, 
performs big and delivers the goods big time. His act is really 
worth studying for anyone interested in making a full time (and 
highly lucrative) living performing
close-up magic.

You never see Dacri following where other performers have been 
performing; he is the kind of guy who opens rooms and creates 
opportunities. A lot of close-up performers are kind of' passive 
but not Steve, he defines the term 'Go Getter.'

Steve realizes that breaks come to those who create them.  He 
recently set his sights on Vegas and has been performing his show 
at a number of venues that probably never even thought about 
hiring a magician until he pitched and sold them on the idea.

Once the door is open Steve steps right in and does the vital 
second stage in selling a show - he really delivers the goods. 
When lay people see him perform they are fully convinced that 
they have seen the best. His combination of self-promotion and 
performance are a winning ticket that has kept him at the top of 
his chosen field for decades.

Check out Steve's www.magicwebchannel.com and you will see what I 
mean. It is not easy to take small magic and sell it big and 
Steve accomplishes it superbly - even if he is a bit of a 
lightweight in the 'Kamikaze' department!

I have been receiving some great reaction to my new blog 
'Remarkable Magic' and the various stories, photos, interviews 
and videos that I have been featuring. The link is
http://nowmagic.info/nowmagic/ why not bookmark it or better 
still RSS it and check out what's going on there on a regular 
basis.

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6. A Really Bad Experience - #139 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com

"How was your show this weekend?"

"Do NOT ask!!!"

Ever have a conversation with a fellow magician or friend that 
sort of went this route? Chances are we all have. It is 
inevitable that every performer at some point in time will come 
across what I refer to as the client from hell. It is that client 
that no matter what you do or how professional you are, they 
simply do not know you exist and yell at you for taking up too 
much of their oxygen. The only good that ever comes from the 
experience is the fact that you have a great story to share at 
the next magic convention.

I recently had such a client like this and in over 22+ years of 
performing magic, I can safely say I have never met anyone or 
organization so completely clueless in my entire life. So if you 
will, this is my story..well more of a rant or vent but they 
always say to heal you must first get it out.

Kelly and I were scheduled to perform 7 shows over 2 days for a 
large festival/fair style event. We have done these numerous 
times and it is a perfect fit for the niche family-style markets 
we tend to perform for. So what could possibly go wrong you ask? 
Allow me to explain my own horror story. Feel free to laugh 
hysterically or stare at your monitor in disbelief. The only 
thing I will say is that every one of these happened to us over 
the span of 6 hours.

- I call the client up and no one picks up the phone after 2 
weeks of trying. I finally call and tell the person who I am and 
he hangs up. Odd I think but I press onwards.

- I decide to send an email as perhaps that is a better way this 
client may like to work. After 4 attempts of trying to get 
answers to some basic questions (to allow us to meet their needs 
for the event) I get a response back that basically makes me 
realize a monkey or kindergartener must have hijacked this guys 
computer and wrote the answers for him.

- I am then told to contact his friend as he can handle the 
details. Finally I am getting somewhere. NOPE. I call this new 
contact and he says to me, "why are you calling me? He told you 
to call me? Why would he do that? I do not have any information 
at all. Call him back." Confused I press forward.

- I arrive at the event on day 1 and approach one of 7 guys on my 
way to finding my parking spot. Each person's conversation went 
something like this, "who are you? A magician? Musician? Oh magic 
shows? We have a magic show today? No one told me that. Where to 
park? I have no idea. Your contact? I am not sure where he is? 
Parking? Um...er go and see the next guy up there." Yeah this is 
going to be a fun day.

- I finally pull up to a parking spot and realize my stage is 2 
blocks away. After lugging my equipment to the stage area I 
realize my stage is a 4 inch high by 8 foot by 4 foot platform 
constructed by what must have been 4th graders. However, the show 
must go on.

- After setting up, the client finally shows up an hour later. Ok 
great I think. I can introduce myself and get things squared 
away. WRONG. Instead of being introduced to the client, I had to 
stand there and listen to him rant on for 10 minutes about some 
clown who was horrible and whom he did not even see that day and 
whom he apparently was upset about.

- As he turns to walk away I hear him ask a question I thought 
kind of strange for a client, "Oh what times are your shows?" I 
thought to myself that is was rather odd that the client who 
hired me had no idea of the show times he even told me about. But 
I told him what we agreed upon and he moved on.

- Time for our sound check before our first show. I decide to 
keep the music very low when doing the sound check just to make 
sure I am not interfering with the band music going on. 3 minutes 
was all the time my sound was on for the check. Within that time 
period, 10 people came over to complain and voice their opinion 
of 1) how it is too loud 2) that I cannot be using music at all 
3) who am I 4) why am I there and 5) can you not do that. Sad 
part was 6 of those people were the client's own staff members.

- I decided to be a solutions provider and ask for a schedule so 
that I can arrange my shows during the band's downtime or breaks. 
Well we find out there is no schedule, we are not even scheduled 
anywhere and the bands apparently are playing nonstop for the 
solid 7 hours we are there.

- When I suggested that we perform during their breaks or for 
them to turn down the music for my shows I received a comment 
back much like this, "well we cannot do that. We have music all 
day long and have it loud for people. They like it that way.". Um 
yeah gee thanks.

- I end up doing all 4 shows that day without my show music at 
all. I end up performing to whatever the band played on the stage 
40 yards from us.

- During the 3rd show the client walks across my stage and moves 
my speaker and starts to tamper with the plugs. He then walks 
over to my sound system counsel area and starts to TRY and monkey 
around with it. The only reason he did not was because he could 
not get to it. Shocked at the fact anyone would even do that, I 
remain in character and finish the show.

- Then comes the crowning moment of the entire event. Before my 
4th show the client comes over and asks me in a sarcastic and 
rude tone, "Can I give you some advice?" I listen to this client 
basically belittle my entire show and tell me how I should run 
and do my show for the next 10 mins. He then proceeds to tell me 
what I should do for the last show step by step. All of this 
while he never even saw my show in the first place.

So why am I sharing this with you? Well to prove a few important 
points. No matter how experienced you are as a performer or how 
many shows you have done, you are going to have moments like 
this. It is simply bound to happen. But to me the power of being 
a professional is in the ability to adjust to things beyond our 
control. We simply must learn to find the right attitude in spite 
of the conditions we may find ourselves in.

When trials come your way, you have a choice. You can throw up 
your hands in total frustration, give up, redo your entire show, 
wallow in self-doubt and be filled with resentment. Or you can 
learn from the experience and move ahead trusting that you did 
the best you can and will continue to do so. Our capacity to 
adjust to situations like this is the real secret to success in 
magic.

As always, I encourage you the readers to let me know your 
thoughts. So if you have any thoughts on my articles or 
suggestions or comments, please feel free to e-mail me directly 
at magic4u02@aol.com. I would love to hear from you.

- I would like to let everyone know that I just released a NEW 
book and E-Book to the magic Community. "Blue and Gold! The 
Complete Guide to Working The Scout Market!" is now available as 
a soft cover printed book as well as an ebook download.
- "Encore! Creativity in the Art of Magic" Ebook. Order online 
now at:
http://www.magicenhancer.com/Encore.html
- "Tips and Techniques on the Chair Suspension" Ebook. Order 
online now at:
http://www.magicenhancer.com/ChairSuspension.html

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7. We Are All Connected - Tony Brook
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Message by Anthony Darkstone (Tony Brook) Europe

In last week's issue, the Editor's message mentioned my upcoming 
lecture in Vegas & that I would be starting a regular column in 
January 2010 and that is indeed true. However, there are moments 
that bring the Spirit of International Magic in close connection; 
I couldn't wait until January! I just had to send a few words in 
advance.

I've never met Nick Lewin but I hope to remedy that in a few 
weeks when I arrive in Vegas. I know of Nick via his many 
writings & via several mutual friends. Indeed both he and I were 
privileged to be 'tutored' by the legendary Ken Brooke. I'm sure 
both Nick and I share very similar memories of that wonderful 
Magic studio in the Soho district of London, England. In the good 
old days when Soho had real character. In those great days, Pat 
Page, my 'mentor' worked the counter at the original Davenport's 
location opposite the British Museum. Those memories will make 
for another article in the future.

Back to Nick Lewin. Formidable Magician. Excellent Magic Writer. 
Yes. But more! Check out www.magicwebchannel.com my dear pal 
Steve Dacri's latest FAT BOY movie; it has a link there. Nick's 
in the movie. I already told Steve that someone should give Nick 
a BAFTA. For the uninitiated, that's the British equivalent of an 
Oscar. Some would say even better! In Nick's last piece he 
mentioned a young upcoming performer, Jason Andrews. I've met 
him. I've seen him perform.

I have only superlatives to aptly describe him. If Kellar, 
Dunniger, Devant, Thurston, Pollock (who actually did and called 
him excellent) and the like were seated in the front row they 
would give him a standing ovation. Tiny Bubbles, who is a Vegas 
icon, & a good friend of my family, knows a great deal about the 
Art of Entertainment in Magic. One his students was Jason 
Andrews.

When I am not on stage or TV, I stay well away from the 
Prediction business! However, I must join Nick Lewin, Johnny 
Thompson, Jeff McBride and other major names who have predicted 
great things for Jason. Another very good Vegas pal of mine, 
Frank Zak, who is a World Class Photographer and leading 
Magician, has taken a truly Magical and Technically brilliant 
shot of Jason. Check it out on www.fzphoto.com. Is this a plug? 
Yes. Unashamedly. We are all connected and must support and 
praise talent in all its forms.

Another good friend, Jon Racherbaumer (an article on him is in 
the works) always rightly states that we must spread good Karma, 
especially in the International World of Magic. Yes indeed. We 
Are All Connected.

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8. Traveling with Paul Romhany
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Message by Paul Romhany (NZ)

What a hectic time it's been these past few weeks. We flew out of 
Vancouver, Canada a few days ago, and are currently in New 
Zealand for a few days until we fly over to Asia for a few months 
performing and lecturing. All our household goods and magic props 
are in storage in New Brunswick for a few months until we find a 
place in Auckland where we want to live. I am so used to having 
access to all my books and props it can be frustrating at times 
when I want to work on an idea or routine only to realise it's 
not handy.

Last week, while in Vancouver I did get to meet up with some very 
good friends and catch up on the latest magic products. My good 
friend Andrew Gerard, who is the only person to actually be a 
consultant for Chris Angel, David Blaine and Keith Barry was in 
town for a few days so spent some time with him. He is such a 
genius when it comes to creating magic, and anybody who has a 
major television show is now contacting him as their lead 
consultant. His ideas are truly ingenious and he has such a fresh 
approach to his magic and his innovative way of thinking.

Over coffee he showed me his version of Three Fly and while I 
perform and am familiar with most of the versions out there, his 
blew me away. He let me film him with my iphone so I could 
practice it on the fourteen hour flight to New Zealand. I feel 
very honored to call Andrew a close friend and while he may not 
be a household name, his effects are certainly being performed by 
magicians all over the world. If I were to have my own TV special 
he is the first person I would call upon to be the consultant. He 
is now moving in to the producing and directing side and is 
currently in LA filming the new Keith Barry TV special.

The other friends I managed to catch up with included Tony Chris, 
Matthew Johnson and Christopher Taylor. All of them very 
productive and busy in their own fields of magic. Matthew and 
Christopher showed me their latest release which will be launched 
in November called Alone. It is one of the most incredible 
devices I have ever seen for a mentalist. The possibilities are 
endless. Christopher is well known for his electronic effects, 
and this is by far the best thing I've seen. The gimmick is 
concealed inside something so ordinary that you actually get the 
spectator to hold on to it. They are doing all the work and yet 
have no idea. I was very fortunate to get one of these gimmicks 
and I've been playing around with it ever since - and absolutely 
fooling everybody with it. As I said, this will be launched at 
MindVention in November and if you are there, be sure to check it 
out. You can find out more by going to TaylorImagineering 
website.

Product wise things have been busy with the new release of The 
Amazing Twenty Dollar Bill Trick. This is a routine I released 
with professional comedy writer Hal Spear. This is based on the 
Vanishing Bandanna idea but without the mess!! It is a signed 
borrowed bill routine and has a comedy voice over. It is 
available from all good magic shops around the world.

As you can see, between our busy performing schedule, traveling, 
selling our house and putting everything in to storage and 
releasing products on the market life is never dull.
So far it's looking to be one of the busiest seasons ever from 
October until January with almost every night completely booked 
out with corporate work overseas. My cruise ship agent is a 
little annoyed because he wants us to do the cruise season down 
this part of the world. Perhaps when we get back in February 
we'll do a few months - or just play golf!

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9. IBM British Ring Convention
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Message by Barbi

The 73rd annual convention was held 23 - 27 September 2009 @ 
Southport, Lancashire.

President Trevor Lewis created a first by singing his specially 
written official opening of the convention and Secretary John Pye 
welcomed the officials and overseas visitors including 
International President of FISM Eric Eswin and IBM Past 
International President John R Browne lll who was standing in for 
President Jack White who had been taken ill and hospitalised just 
days before his trip to the convention - and sent his greetings. 
In welcoming the overseas visitors John forgot to mention NZ - 
but still thinks I'm a Yorkshire lass even though I have been 
away from UK for 24 years.

No sooner had the dignitaries left the stage than the curtain was 
up on the first show and the convention was in full swing with 
compere Paul Ray introducing Mark Shortland, Johathan Shotton and 
Sean Haydon. Dave Cass providing music and Neil Roberts Stage 
Director (as they did for the majority of the convention events).

A variety of lectures where on offer with Hayashi - close up, 
Brando & Sylvana - explaining their thinking on creating the 
'character' of the act, Mike Stokes and Gerry Luff - baloon 
workshop, Sean Taylor - mentalism, Terry Herbert - Entertaining 
Children, Henry Mayol - close up and parlour magic, Ed Ellis - 
close up, John Kimmons - comedy magic and vent, Thom Peterson - 
close up, Tyler Wilson -  Pavel - 'Best of' from his many 
ideas/effects through the years. David and Dania in conversation 
with John Pye answered questions submitted and from the floor re 
their lives and careers. The Jeffery Atkins Memorial lecture was 
given by John Styles MBE and was an illustrated talk covered his 
life in magic.

Eddie Dawes again organised and presented his 'Thanks for the 
Memories' show combining some of the history of our art with fine 
magic from his performers - Jonathan Shotton, Bertie Pearce, Alan 
Shaxon, James Long and Louise. Unfortunately this had to be Eddie's 
swansong - due to family circumstances - and it was to a well 
deserved standing ovation with loud applause that Eddie left the 
stage.

For those of us with an interest in the history, collecting and 
preservation of magic Eddie Dawes also again organised and 
presented 'More History of Mystery' where we were able to enjoy 
illustrated talks on The Great Carmo by Trevor Dawson, 
Katterfelto by David Patton-Williams, Milton Woodward by David 
Budd and The Great Chefalo by Marco Pusterla.

The British Ring Shield Competition - Stage - and Zina Bennett 
Trophy Competition - Close Up - were also part of a packed 
calendar or events as was Ali Bongo Micro Marathon (an 
opportunity for anyone who wants to present a short show to 
anyone who wants to watch), followed by the Thursday night 
(stage) show.

For those wanting late night action there was, as always in 
recent years, The Fringe.

As always there was a willing band prepared to volunteer their 
services to entertain on Thursday afternoon at the hospital and 
special venue shows. Ladies were catered for (and a few men by 
special permission for the first time in its history ) at the 
Ladies Afternoon. The reason for the mens interest was the guest 
speaker Duggie Chapman presenting an illustrated talk 'From 
Musical to Variety' showing some of the stars of the 1960/70's 
entertaining and sometimes performing tributes to stars of the 
past.

A convention banquet - for those wishing to attend - was followed 
by a Late Gala show of Brando & Silvana, Pavel, Soma, and Peki, 
compered by Tony Rix. The International Close Up Gala featured 
our lecturers Ed Ellis, Hayashi, Henry Mayol, Thom Peterson, and 
Tyler Wilson with the addition of John an der Put from UK.

The International Gala Show was hosted by Aonghus McAnally (and I 
was not the only one surprised to hear that he is son of the well 
known actor Ray McAnally). Dania Kaseeva (half of David and 
Dania) showed her hoola hoop act from circus days as well as 
later partnering her husband David in their quick change act. 
There was mentalism with Sean Taylor, manipulation with Timo 
Marc, a blindfold Samurai sword performance by Hayashi, 
mystifying production with Necheperenko, and illusion by Martyn 
James.

Interested in Childrens Magic there was the annual 'Showtime' 
with Doug Gregg, John Kimmons, High Jinx and Richard Cadell and 
Sooty, and the IBM Clowns. Even Juniors were catered for with a 
special Juniors workshop organised specially for them - no-one 
over 18 admitted. It was also heartening to see the closing show 
of the convention a 'Stars of the Future' from juniors.

Those wanting to purchase new items for their shows there were 
many dealers (from UK and overseas) offering a wide range of 
magic and ancilliary props in the spacious Dealers magical trade 
fair area throughout the convention. In aid of the British Ring 
Welfare & Benevolent Fund there was also an auction of props 
donated, some bargains to be had and a good sum raised for the 
cause.

The incoming president Shirley Ray, along with her consort Dave 
Cass closed the convention and asked all present to reassemble in 
Easterbourne next year.

My main reason for going to this convention was to catch up with 
many of the magical friends from UK and around the world I have, 
thankfully, had through the years and to meet new ones. I was 
able to do this but there were regulars missing due to health and 
other circumstances, and some attending with increasing age and 
health problems which was a reminder to me of how valuable our 
magic friendships are.

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10. 30th New Zealand International Magicians Convention
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Message by Mick Peck
President Shore City Magicians Club Inc
www.scmc.co.nz

The Incredible 30th NZ International Magicians Convention June 
5-7, 2010  Auckland, New Zealand

Registrations are now open for The Incredible 30th New Zealand 
International Magicians Convention!

Our phenomenal lineup of talent includes multiple Magician Of The 
Year award recipients Whit Haydn and John Carney and 
international superstar magician Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee.

Plus special guest - Darren Carr is recognised as Australia's 
number one stand up ventriloquist. He has been honoured with 
numerous entertainment awards, in 2007 and 2008 winning 
back-to-back Mo awards as Speciality Performer of the Year. He 
has twice accepted invitations to appear as a headliner at 
international ventriloquist conventions in the USA, now he's 
bringing his cast of hilarious characters to you.

PLUS :

* Professional Tech Crew - Pro Sound and Lighting throughout the 
whole convention.

* Competitions for Stage, Closeup, Quick Trick and Children's 
Entertainer

* Best-ever Waipuna Hotel discount rate!

* World-class public show featuring our International Stars of 
Magic and headlined by Paul Daniels

* Banquet meal with a professional show featuring comedy, magic 
and variety entertainment!

* Optional "Inside the Mind of Paul Daniels" full-day performance 
and showmanship masterclass on Friday the 4th of June - first 
time ever in the Southern Hemisphere!

* Free Registration Draw : One of the first 50 registrants will 
win their convention registration back in full! Registrations are 
flowing in to us now - get your registration details in to us and 
be in with your chance to win it!

For more exciting information visit the convention website at :

www.scmc.co.nz/convention.html

The Incredible 30th NZ International Magicians Convention June 
5-7, 2010 : Auckland, New Zealand

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11. Radnevsky - 3 Week Run At La Mama
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Message by Peter Samelson (US)

Radnevsky's Real Magic

For the past year, Peter Samelson has been developing a very 
unique theatre piece in conjunction with the experimental theatre 
company The Talking Band and magician, Dennis Kyriakos.

Not just a magic show, not just a play with magic, the piece is 
actually a sophisticated collaboration between the two arts. 
Entertaining and funny with great musical and multimedia effects, 
the play explores the shadow side of an artist's life, touching 
on themes of mastery, mentoring, aging and death. Based on 
Peter's signature style of storytelling magic, Radnevsky's Real 
Magic will be making its world premiere this Friday at LaMaMa 
Theatre and will continue through October 25th.

Please join us there and share this email with friends you may 
think would enjoy the show. The details are below.

If you plan to attend, do let me know so we can visit at the 
show!

What: Radnevsky's Real Magic
Co-created by magician Peter Samelson and the award-winning 
experimental troupe, Talking Band.

Starring Peter Samelson and Dennis Kyriakos, as Radnevsky and 
Telkhines.
This show marks Peter's return to the NY stage and combines 
illusion with surreal and compelling experimental theatre.

Check out the websites: www.talkingband.org/radvesky for 
information about the show
and www.talkingband.org to learn more about this terrific theatre 
company.

For more about Peter's work - www.samelsonmagic.com

Where: LaMaMa Theatre 74 East 4th Street - NYC

When: October 9 - 25, 2009

Opening this weekend on: Friday, October 9 - 8pm
Saturday Oct 10 5pm & 8pm
Sunday Oct 11 2:30pm

Continuing through Oct 25:
Thursdays through Saturdays 8pm
Saturday matinee 5pm
Sunday matinee 2:30pm

Tickets: (212) 475-7710 or visit: www.talkingband.org/radnevsky 
Tickets are available for pre-order with a discount code for 20% 
off (full price is only $20) - use "MAGIC09 "

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12. Latest Update On MINDvention
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Message by Danny Archer (US)

On Sunday the first attendee show will start at 1:00 pm. This 
will lead into what promises to be an interesting panel 
discussion. Sean Taylor and a few of his mates from Australia 
will be attending MINDvention again. These gentlemen, created, 
produced, marketed and performed their own full evening mentalism 
show down under.

The show is called Out Of Your Mind (A four man, two hour 
mentalism show with almost entirely original material). They kept 
copious notes on the development of the show and they have agreed 
to present a panel on the nuts and bolts of how they took their 
concept from the page to the stage. They will show a few clips, 
answer some questions and fill you in on how they did it, and how 
you can do it as well.

We are doubly fortunate in that Mr. Taylor will also be the 
Master of Ceremonies for the All-Star Show. For those of you who 
saw Sean when he lectured and performed at the 2007 MINDvention, 
you know what an accomplished and professional entertainer he is.
The moving up of the schedule will also allow us to give more 
time to the two mini-lectures scheduled for Sunday. Devin Knight 
is well known for his many, clever magic and mentalism effects 
that he has created and released to the community.

I heard from enough people telling me that one hour was not 
enough time, so we have increased his lecture time by 50%! Devin 
will also have a table in the dealer's room showing off his line. 
Sharing his spot is Berk Eratay.

Berk is probably not as well known in the US, but in his native 
Turkey where he was the winner of the Phenomenon TV program that 
is not the case. As last year's MINDvention Berk blew everyone 
away in the attendee show and now he back to lecture and share 
some of the secrets that led to his TV success. His specialty is 
Horror Mentalism and I for one can't wait to see what he has in 
store for us.

We have also pushed the start of the Christopher Carter show up a 
few minutes. Chris will be performing the very same show he does 
several times a week for colleges and corporate audiences around 
the country. It will be so great to see a real mentalism pro 
doing his bread and butter routines.

That will leave us just enough time to squeeze in one more 
fascinating presenter. As Special Artist Consultant to The Next 
Uri Geller television series, Joe Atmore has traveled around the 
world consulting for the franchise in such countries as Germany, 
the Netherlands, Russia and Turkey. Atmore's first experience on 
the series was consulting for a mentalist on the American version 
of the show, NBC's Phenomenon.

During the run of that show, he was signed up to consult, not 
just for a single competitor, but to assist with the entire 
television production in Europe (and even making a guest starring 
appearance in Russia). This has lead to hundreds of hours of live 
broadcast time under his belt, and even more hours of behind the 
scenes happenings in the making of the series. In his lively talk 
for MINDvention, Joe will provide attendees a rare glimpse into 
the world's most popular mentalism show.

And that's Sunday's schedule. On Monday we have added in a late 
presentation by Jim Callahan after the Andy Nyman lecture. Here 
is what Jim told me you can expect; "Much of what I cover has to 
do with the creation of reality, audience programming, compliance 
techniques, promotion, compliance based hypnosis, and 
disclaimers. My personal promotional tool that might be called 
the opposite of a disclaimer, The integration of light 
presentations into a mentalism show and the concept of 
presentation/scripting/backstory being a large part the method 
and also the value of being a presenter opposed to being the 
exhibit."

Whew! That's it. I can't add one more event or presenter to what 
promises to be an incredible mentalism convention.

There is still time to book a flight to Las Vegas. rooms at the 
hotel start as low as $39 a night. so what are you waiting for? 
You can register on line at MINDvention. See  you in Las Vegas.

PS   We still have room for a few more acts for the two attendee 
shows.

Peace,

Danny Archer

The 6th gathering dedicated to the
Art of Mentalism... MINDvention
November 8-10th, 2009 in Las Vegas.

Featuring; Larry Becker, Max Maven, Christopher Carter, Bob 
Cassidy, Berk Eratay, Alain Nu, Andy Nyman plus, many more very 
special guests en, Christopher Carter, Bob Cassidy, BAlain Nu, 
Andy Nyman, plus, many more very special guests & performers

1139 S. Brentwood Street
Lakewood, CO 80232
303-321-6267 www.dannyarcher.com

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13. Mental Epic Book Underway
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Message by Paul Romhany (NZ)

Recently I started collecting routines from magicians around the 
world relating to Hen Fetch's Mental Epic Board. This also 
includes any routines using the one ahead principle. So far I 
have gathered a great source of material from people such as Dan 
Garrett, Banachek, Richard Webster, Matthew Johnson, Andrew 
Gerard, Ed Fowler, David O'Connor to name a few. I am still 
collecting routines and if you would like to be a part of this 
book then please email me your routine to paul@chaplinmagic.com

I would love to hear from any magicians who have performed or 
come up with ideas, twists and full routines using this principle 
in magic. It doesn't have to be the Mental Epic board but ideas 
pertaining to the basic idea.

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14. 2010 Blackpool Magic Convention
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If you have not already registered for the 2010 Blackpool Magic 
Convention (19 - 21 February) you are advised to do so quickly 
for the signs are that it is going to be yet another sell out. 
Among the stars already booked are Franz Harary, back by popular 
demand, and Blackpool's star illusionist Russ Stevens.

Also appearing will be the ever popular David & Dania, the crazy 
duo Clive Webb & Danny, as well as Henry Evans, Banachek, Yigal 
Mesika, David Williamson, David Penn, Mark Mason, Jay Sankey, 
Andy Nyman, Juan Mayoral, Joe Mogar, Steve Axtell, Tony Stevens, 
Dave Allen, Han Seol Hui, David Kaplan, Huang Zheng, Levent, Yo 
Kato and, of course, the irrepressible Ken Dodd. Talks are 
underway with Max Maven to present his one man show and other 
artistes are also in the process of being booked.

Convention organiser Derek Lever says that the emphasis of the 
wizard weekend will be on laughter to cheer everyone up during 
this recession. You need to book now! Contact Arthur Casson at 44 
Bryan Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 9BE, England. Phone/Fax: 
01253 393688, E-mail arthurcasson@aol,com or download a 
registration form from the Blackpool Magicians' Club website 
www.blackpoolmagic.com.

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15. "Pyro Palms" Is Now Available, Once Again!
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Message by David Evangelista

Visual Magic, a major manufacturer of magic in the USA has some 
news. After constant requests from our loyal customers, our 
incredible Pyro Palms gimmicks are now available one again. They 
will be available to ship on October 21st, 2009. This item is 
only available directly through "Visual Magic". These superior 
fire gimmicks will sell complete out very quickly, so please 
place your order now to reserve your set of Pyro Palms.

For more information please follow this link: 
www.visualmagicshop.com

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16. Review For Samraj Show
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Message by Dave Upfold (NZ)

The Magician Samraj's - World of Illusion Show took place at the 
Westlake Boys High School Auditorium Theatre on Saturday night in 
front of a sellout crowd.

Never before in New Zealand has a Magician / Illusionist show 
recently attracted such a huge door/pre sales only paying 
audience.

His show is truly professional-The amount of preparation and 
props is staggering 3 different levitation Illusions, Shadow Box 
Illusions to name a few & a fabulous mentalist routine that had 
the audience totally engrossed, a costume chance with every one 
of his 15 plus Magic / Illusions added to the spectacle 2 Indian 
Rope acrobat's doing their act hanging from a rope suspended 10 
meters about the stage.

Magician Samraj, Magic assistants and dancers put on a Show that 
would not be out of place at any Theatre or Casino around the 
world.
The lighting, sound effects and backdrops, changing with every 
act were world class and a pleasure to see reminiscent of golden 
age touring shows of years gone by but with a modern theme.

The just over 2 hour Show had the audience on the edge of their 
seat. One effect had him vanish a small silk, and then from a 
small first shown tiny empty container he produces a 1 meter wide 
silk/ sari that his assistances pull out and walk into the 
audience to the back of the auditorium and back again, a distance 
of at least 40 meters.

Truly an amazing show that was advertised widely to the public 
and was appreciated by all that where there to see this Indian 
Super Star in Action.

More Shows of this high standard, I know will be greatly 
appreciated and supported by a New Zealand public that have never 
seen such Theatrical Magic and Showmanship recently.
.
After the show I went back stage to meet the man, what a humble 
and fantastic person who introduced me to his fellow entertainers 
and crew, his only regret was not meeting any NZ Magicians while 
touring.

Come back soon Magician Samraj. You have shown New Zealand that 
Magic is appreciated by the people of this country.

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17. Geoff Williams Awarded "Top Contributor Award."
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Message by Wizzbang the Wizard (AUS)

Last weekend at the Carolina Close-Up Convention in Charlotte, 
North Carolina (which included talent the likes of Eric DeCamps, 
Aaron DeLong, Nathan Kranzo, Tyler Wilson and Steve Beam)

Geoff Williams was honored to receive the "Top Contributor 
Award."
Everyone in attendance voted for the performer/lecturer who 
contributed the most to making the convention extra special to 
them.

You can meet Geoff and see him lecture and perform at Australia's 
Friendliest Convention, the Adelaide Magic Convention on October 
16th-18th 2009.

Details at http://www.bombsheltermagic.com/

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18. Copperfield's Magic Underground Theme Restaurant
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Message by Adam Steinfeld

I just uploaded on YouTube, rare footage I shot of; exterior of 
the Martin Beck theatre on Broadway starring David Copperfield 
"Dreams & Nightmares" on October 27, 1996, a few weeks before the 
show opened.

And also video of, Copperfield's Magic Underground (theme 
restaurant) under construction, in 1996, (it sat on the southeast 
corner of, Broadway and West 49th Street), in Manhattan, Times 
Square, in New York City, it was 85% complete in January, 1998, 
but never opened, what started out as a budget of 18 million, 
blew up to $34 million.

Go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qn8GIqxKHc

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19. Magic Capital Of The World - Colon, Michigan
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Message from Rick Fisher (US)

 News From the Magic Capital Of The World - Colon, Michigan

Autumn is arriving in Colon quicker than expected but it hasn't 
cooled off the enthusiasm for our upcoming 3rd annual day of 
magic on Halloween, October 31st. FREE Magic show and daring 
upside down straight jacket escape. The fun starts at 1:00 pm in 
the FAB Magic Theater!

Elsewhere: One of magic's best hidden treasures lies in Colon. It 
is the historical museum where hundreds of artifacts about magic 
and magicians in Colon over the past 75 years resides. Over the 
next several months we look forward to helping out with some 
special magic projects so that magicians and the public can view 
some one of a kind treasures here in our magic capital. Stay 
tuned!

Did you know that 75 years ago Lester Lake coined the phrase "The 
Magic Capital Of The World" for Colon?

Read this and many other up-coming stories in our new book to be 
released next year - Percy Abbott: Magical Years - in 
commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Percy's death. Hard 
cover with dust jacket and some amazing photographs! There will 
be a prepublication sale at the beginning of 2010.

Also, FAB Magic Company is announcing their new magazine - The 
Deceiver - which begins publication November 1st, 2009. $20.00 
annual subscription in the USA $30.00 overseas - with coupons 
worth 3 times the amount of the magazines. Timely articles about 
close-up, stage, magic for the junior magician from jr. 
magicians, ventriloquism and so much more!

Check out news and views at
www.fabmagic.com
www.bestusedmagic.com

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