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Issue Number: #947
Date: Sunday 19th August 2012
Editor: Alan Watson
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. Cruise Magic 101 Review
3. Paul Daniels Launches New App
4. Historic North Theatre To Reopen
5. Remarkable Magic #46 - Nick Lewin
6. Fairs vs Festivals - #269 - Kyle Peron
7. In Conversation with George Schindler - #6
8. Innovention 2012 Convention
9. Magic At The Beach 2013
10. Trading Of Unwanted Magic And Magic Collectables
11. Broken Wand - Al Loeffler
12. Magic Capital Of The World!
13. Cafe Culture Shows - Elio Simonetti
14. Wellington (NZ) Magic Club - First Meeting Announced
15. 31st New Zealand International Magicians Convention
16. Magic New Zealand App
17. e-zine Archives
18. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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2. Cruise Magic 101 Review
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Message by Richard Webster (New Zealand)
Cruise
Magic 101: How to Make a Great Living Performing Magic on
Cruise Ships by Nick Lewin
It's
more than forty years since Nick had his first cruise ship
gig, and he's learned absolutely everything you need to know
to become a successful cruise ship magician. In this book,
he shares what he's learned over the years. He starts by telling
you how he began, and follows this with how to get booked,
getting to the gig, life onboard, before, during and after
the show, technical matters, and questions and answers about
everything relating to cruise ship work. Nick even includes
a favorite routine that he performs on every cruise.
Reading
this book is like chatting with Nick Lewin, as his personality
and wonderful approach to life is apparent on every page.
This book is essential reading for anyone contemplating a
career as a cruise ship magician.
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3. Paul Daniels Launches New App
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Message by Paul Daniels (UK)
I
have launched an app to app-eal to the magicians of today.
In its basic form it does the work of the old 'Add a Number'
pad, but after a couple of sessions with the developer, he
went away and added in all the ideas I had dreamed up. It's
already getting me lots of new Twitter followers who are giving
it good reviews and comments.
Go
to: http://www.apple.com/uk/itunes/affiliates/download/?id=535535914
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4. Historic North Theatre To Reopen
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Message by Wayne Alan (USA)
The
Historic North Theatre
Performing Arts Center
Est. 1947
Main Theatre, Balcony Mini Theatre,
Restaurant & Bar, Gallery, Gift Shop and Celebrity B&B
629 North Main Street, Danville, VA 24540
Phone 434-793-SHOW (7469) www.TheNorthTheatre.com
Contact:
Wayne Alan-410-956-8132
The
Secret Is Out
The Historic North Theatre to Reopen
August
15, 2012-Danville, VA-Celebrity magician and World Champion
Illusionist Wayne Alan, the new owner of The Historic North
Theatre, announced that the Gala Grand Reopening will take
place on August 25th. That is the 65th Anniversary, to the
day, of the opening of the North in 1947. The grand reopening
will feature Mr. Alan's own show-Magic of the Masters-the
World's Most Famous Illusions-a modern look at Magic's Golden
Oldies. It is a family friendly show with a touch of Broadway,
Las Vegas and Branson combined. This big stage magic show
will be the theaters' resident show (Like Shear Madness at
the Kennedy Center which has been there for over 20 years.)
and will be presented on the second Saturday of each month.
In
addition to the public being invited to the gala reopening,
invitations are being sent to city, county and state dignitaries
and officials. In addition, Mr. Alan, who has performed thirteen
times at the White House, will be sending a personal invitation
to President Obama. Prior to the gala on August 25th the theatre
will have a soft opening, beginning on August 23rd, featuring
Mr. Alan's Close-Up Magic Show in the Balcony Mini Theatre.
Tickets
can be purchased on the theatre's new website:
www.TheNorthTheatre.com or by calling the box office at 434-793-SHOW
(7469).
The theatre will be booking top celebrity touring concerts
and shows to perform in this beautiful 500-seat venue. They
will also host a number of other productions, festivals and
special events. The goal is to provide top quality, wholesome
and family friendly entertainment. The new owner said, "We
will strive to live up to the North's first advertisement
in the 1947 newspaper: "Visit Danville's new and finest
theatre for the best in entertainment."
Since
owning this performing arts center in January (Friday the
13th was his first full day of ownership), Mr. Alan has overseen
much restoration and renovation to the theatre in preparation
of the reopening. He said, "Ronnie Dillon of the localfirm
Dillon Construction has done a beautiful job of replacing
the façade of the middle building that fell last fall.
I think he especially did a great job by matching the historic
look of the theatre."
The
schedule of shows includes:
Thurs.,
August 23-Preview Show-Magic of the Masters Close-Up Magic
Show starring celebrity magician Wayne Alan in the Balcony
Mini Theatre. Only 100 seats will be available for this intimate
show of world class sleight of hand.
Sat.,
Aug. 25-Gala Grand Reopening-this is 65th Anniversary of the
opening of the North in 1947. The feature show will be celebrity
magician and World Champion Illusionist Wayne Alan's big stage
show Magic of the Masters-the World's Most Famous Illusions.
This modern look at Magic's Golden Oldies will appear there
once a month.
Friday,
Sept. 7-Country Boys Gone Too Soon-Branson superstar and master
impersonator Dave Ehlert stars in his touring show. As the
man of 1000 voices, Dave portrays Hank Williams, Roy Orbison
and Elvis. A great tribute show not to be missed!
Sat.,
September 8-Celebrity magician and World Champion Illusionist
Wayne Alan's big stage show Magic of the Masters-the World's
Most Famous Illusions. This modern look at Magic's Golden
Oldies will appear there once a month.
Sat.,
Sept. 22-It Was A Very Good Year starring Tony Sands-the top
Frank Sinatra Tribute Show. Mr. Sands regularly appears at
the world famous Tropicana Casino and Resort Hotel in Atlantic
City and has been dazzling audiences throughout the United
States for many years. His silky, mesmerizing and tantalizing
renditions of the "Chairman of the Board's" song
stylings has caught the eye of the entertainment community
and audiences from around the country.
Additional
touring shows and concerts will be announced in the near future.
Due to the nature of theatrical bookings, all shows, dates
and times are subject to change.
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5. Remarkable Magic #46 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
Magic
and Mentalism.
I
have been a fan and student of mentalism since I was a teenager,
studying the performers and literature of this genre very
carefully. I grew up watching Al Koran, Chan Canasta, The
Great Fogel and David Berglas on British television, and consider
them powerful early influences. I was lucky enough to become
a friend of the great Maurice Fogel and learned much from
him. Mentalism has come a long way since I sat watching those
performers on our old black and white 'telly' in England.
At
this time mentalism is probably the fastest growing and most
commercial form of magic. There I said it! However, in spite
of my love for this branch of magic, I have never been tempted
to become a committed 'Mind Reader.' I guess it largely falls
back on a slightly abstract and existential belief/observation.
If
you construct a show entirely of 'mental magic' it is easy
to get caught up in an, 'I'm smarter than you, and have powers
you don't'--- kind of syndrome. This has never felt comfortable
to me; I find it somewhat distasteful, rather like the 'I'm
fooling you......' school of magic. If you are not careful
you can end up looking strangely precious and pretentious,
without even knowing it.
I
have seen many lesser mentalists bask onstage in the reflected
glory of non-existent powers that their audiences just don't
buy into. In fact sometimes it looks like the 'Mind Reader'
is fooling himself more than his spectators. When this happens
it makes me highly uncomfortable.
Most
of those early mentalists I used to watch perform in the 60s,
made quite a deal of proclaiming that there was nothing supernatural
or indeed psychic about their work. A disclaimer early on
in their shows would impress upon their audiences that everything
they accomplished was done so by purely natural means. My
guess is that they didn't want to be confused with some of
the charlatans populating the fringe areas of their world.
I can understand this, but can't help feeling it was a little
counter intuitive to their best results.
I
liked the easy authority that Koran brought to the art when
he blended magic and mind reading into one show. He saw no
problem mixing the two together and neither did his audiences.
In fact the mentalism was strengthened by his synergistic
approach to the mixing of the two elements and it never weakened
the audience's reaction to his feats. Here was a remarkable
man who did remarkable things. Isn't that enough!
The
opening words to Koran's show were, " Tonight I'm going
to read your minds, but some of you may think it's a trick,
so what I'm going to do is show you a trick and then read
your minds, and let you tell the difference." I really
like the attitude and style contained in these words. They
left some 'wriggle room' in the mind of his audience. This
approach remains my preferred way to create a powerful impact
without backing yourself into a corner.
I
would have to say that Uri Geller has been the most important
and pivotal figure in the steady transformation of mentalism
as a contemporary force in magical entertainment. He did something
very simple - he pretty much implied that what he did was
real!
Once
the initial uproar over Geller's claims to legitimacy was
over, for the most part, things moved in different direction.
Magician/mentalists began to suggest that their ability to
influence ongoing events was due to a superior understanding
of psychology and psychological processes.
Max
Maven, for whom I have the utmost respect as a thinker, performer,
person and magical philosopher, created a truly elegant framework
for his persona based on his (pretty darn realistic) statements
about his psychological and linguistic skills. He made the
presentation of mental magic seem more realistic and reasonable
without ever allowing his effects to be less devastating in
their impact. His exploration and transformation of mentalism
has revolutionized the field. Max's books, treatises and video
output is a phenomenal gift to the magic world - study them.
Recently,
in England, Derren Brown has captivated an entire nation with
his contemporary take on mental/psychological magic. He looks
and acts in a highly effective manner, which allows his viewers
to ascribe any skills or powers to him without being hokey
for even a nano-second. He acts, speaks and dresses like a
successful young businessman and entertainer. Does this mean
that large segments of the public do not believe him to be
a true psychic? Of course not!
Suddenly
every magician seems to want to be a mind reader! However
I am a firm believer that the future of mentalism, lies not
in every magician proclaiming himself to be psychic, but in
a steady progression of intelligently combining these two
aspects of our craft. Currently mindreading is a highly commercial
act for a buyer to book, but I think this is a golden goose
waiting to become an overworked cliché with overexposed
golden eggs.
Check
out my website, which contains a product line that includes
magic and mentalism! It is also going to feature some neat
ways to combine them, in what I consider to be a highly commercial
manner. I am uploading two very cool items; a TV interview
with Max Maven from my 90s Fox series 'The Entertainment Files'
and excerpts from an audio interview with the incredibly smart
and talented mentalist Marc Paul. The website can be found
at www.nicklewin.com
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6. Fairs vs Festivals - #269 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
Before
you decide to dive into performing at fairs and festivals
it is important that one discuss is the differences between
each. Often times these terms get used together when in reality
they really are two totally different markets and must be
treated, handled and marketed to differently.
In
a nutshell, festivals are usually no more than 2 day local
events and in most cases are usually done in a single day
on the weekend. The budgets are usually smaller then the fairs.
Fairs, however, are much bigger in scope and size and often
run about a week or more. Their budgets are much bigger in
size as they have more needs to attend to and address each
year.
Festivals
are perfect to start out in because they are smaller in scale
and because you will find there are much more of them in the
area or areas where you want to work. Generally speaking,
every township and municipality has several festival-like
events each year. if this is the case, then multiply every
township in your area by about 3 festivals a year and you
get some good idea of the amount of festivals you can really
tap into. Pretty staggering isn't it?
Fairs,
on the other hand, tend to be larger is size, but there are
also fewer of them in your location. It may mean traveling
greater distances to acquire the fair you may want to work.
Most states have and run their own fair annually and that
is a good place to start if you are ready for this larger
market.
Another
important difference between festivals and fairs is in the
way they operate annually. Festivals tend to be organized
and run by local township and community patrons. They are
usually set up as volunteers who agree for the year to fill
the roles of entertainment chairperson, vendor chair etc.
They have several meetings prior to the event to get things
organized and then each chair person spends the time setting
up and meeting the requirements set out for them at the meetings.
These people sometimes change each year as new people come
on board and volunteer to take over.
Fairs,
however, tend to be run and organized by the fair organization.
These are usually hired and employee people whos job it is
to get the fair set up and organized each year. The names
and people do not change as much each year since they operate
more like a company would.
Just
because the festivals may seem a bit more mis-managed or done
on a lower level, should not discourage you. In fact it actually
is a blessing for you in a lot of ways. Because these people
are volunteers, it means you have more knowledge on entertainment
then they have. This means that you can become a "solutions
provider" for them. You can understand their needs and
wants and better be able to offer them the solutions they
are after. This then increases your value to them and can
mean not only landing the gig, but also making additional
income by MCing their shows or even finding other entertainers
to fill the other spots they need to fill.
I
would suggest staying away from fairs when first starting
out in this market. I know they last longer and that means
more paid days, but they really do not take "unknowns"
and it is much harder to get your information into the proper
hands who make the decisions. You also usually have to belong
to the IAFE (the main fair and expo organization) or to your
local state fair organization. You also have to spend the
time and money to be at their annual conventions where you
can make the contacts and get your name out to these decision
makers. It may also take several years before the exposure
will yield the kind of response you are after. There is always
time to venture into the fair market after you have spent
the time learning the festival market in your area.
Start
with the local festivals in your immediate locale. This is
a great way to make good money, good contacts and learn the
ropes through trial and error and the mistakes you will make
along the way. You need to get your feet wet first by doing
these local festivals and learn through the process. As you
do more, you will get more comfortable and will get better
known to these festival committees. Festival organizations
tend to talk to one another. If you do well at one, you can
be sure your name and information will get passed along to
others in your area.
As
always, please feel free to contact me at magic4u02@aol.com.
I would love to hear from you. If I can be of any help as
you enter the festival market, please just let me know. It
would be my pleasure to help.
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7. In Conversation with George Schindler - #6
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Message by Anthony Darkstone Brook - Europe/USA
AD:
Last year, Shawn Farquhar and I hung out and one evening over
dinner at my house we talked about The S.A.M 2000 Convention
in New Orleans. I was, together with my pal, Jon Racherbaumer
a Close-Up judge. Shawn performed a version of Sealed Surpise
there . he took joint first with Joe Cole from Nebraska .
fast forward to when he performed it on the Penn & Teller
"Fool Us" show in England; he credited you publicly
with the invention.
Later
that year together with Michael Finney, Jason Andrews and
Joe M.Turner he was a guest on my Live TV style Talk Show
at the IBM British Ring Convention and we talked about it
again on the show.
You
kindly gave me a video of yourself performing it . it is an
effect that has intrigued me and indeed many Magicians for
several years. Care to chat a bit about that effect? Obviously,
I am not asking you to reveal the workings but tell us a bit
about how that came about and how long ago you came up with
the concept.
GS:
I came up with 'Sealed Surprise' in 1950 when I worked at
Max Holden's Magic shop in N. Y. I fooled Milbourne Christopher
with my signed card in a sealed deck. He suggested I put it
on the market. It's a great effect and I remember seeing Ricky
Jay doing it on the Johnny Carson Show. I sold it to his grandfather
Max Katz forty years earlier. It was nice of Shawn to give
me a credit line. I do a simpler version. It's funny, at a
recent FFFF event a Japanese performer did a version and Shawn
reminded me.." Hey, he's doing our trick."
AD:
He! He! ..that's Shawn . as I said before you have played
many venues in many countries. You have played the Castle,
please share with us some of the stories and your memories
there ..
GS:
I worked the Castle for the first time in the 1970's and then
not again until the early 2000's. I try to go back to the
Parlor at least once a year. The audiences are great, your
ego is fed and 15-20 performances as week really keep your
adrenaline level high. My early remembrances were spending
time with great people like Dai Vernon, Joe Cossari , Jules
Lenier and Kuda Bux. I remember watching Kuda as he was having
trouble crossing the street. I kidded him, "Can't you
see the light?" He replied, "Not without my blindfold."
The Castle week is a vacation for us. We have great accommodations
at the Hollywood Hills motel next door, with a terrific view
of Hollywood. My Castle fee covers part of the cost and as
Jay Marshall used to tell me, "If you want to play the
Castle save up for it!
End
of Part 6
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9. Innovention 2012 Convention
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Message by Paul Stone (US)
Whether
you are a full time professional, a semi-pro, or only do the
occasional show, if you perform magic, you should be at the
Innovention Convention taking place at the Gold Coast Hotel
& Casino in Las Vegas from September 30 - October 3.
Why?
Because the impressive line-up of talent is almost exclusively
made up of many of the top working pro magicians and speciality
acts around today. The workshops and lectures have been carefully
planned to cover all the main areas of potential work for
magicians, Cruising, Tradeshows, Cabaret, Close-up, TV, and
even 'Street Performing', and will be presented by the best
in their particular fields. These include Kyle & Mistie
Knight, Scott Alexander, Seth Kramer, Johnny Thompson, Michael
Goudeau, Paul Vigil, Armando Lucero and Adam Flowers.
The
two Cabaret style Shows feature top class, commercial performers
from across Europe and USA, including Jeff Hobson, Sos &
Victoria, Christopher Hart, Michael Holly, Farrell Dillon,
The Great Tomsoni & Co, and Ben Stone.
So,
if you want to be inspired, and learn how to dramatically
increase your potential earnings, you should register today
for the Innovention. It is not only magic's best kept secret,
but also the 'best value for money' Convention anywhere!
Remember
too that we deliberately limit the number of attendees to
ensure that everyone who is there enjoys a special experience
and unrivalled access to the performers and lecturers. So
don't wait, book now whilst there are still places, and take
advantage of the special discounted offer!
Contact
info@innovention2012.com for full details and to register.
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9. Magic At The Beach 2013
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Message by Mike Heidtman (US)
Les
Arnold and Dazzle to appear at Magic At The Beach 2013 !!
From
the moment they step onstage, you realize something's not right
here...
Whether
this seasoned magician knows it or not, his flamboyant assistant
is stealing the show.
Les
Arnold and his daughter, Alex, have show biz running through
their veins.They come by it naturally. Les' grandfather, The
Great Leon, was a vaudeville headliner,his mother was a dancer
in vaudeville and performed in a 1930's bicycle act, and his
uncle Leon Leon, was a magician and sound engineer.
Les
started performing magic when he was only 10 years old. Alex
caught the magic bug at the age of three making her the fourth
generation magician. The act (Les Arnold and Dazzle) was created
with the idea of strong magic being used, but keeping a comedic
flair dating the act in the 1930s.
The
act has taken Les Arnold and Alex to Canada, Mexico, Argentina,
England, Japan, China, Germany, and Malaysia. They have been
seen on the famous French variety show, Le Plus Grand Cabaret
Du Monde. They are regular performers at the Magic Castle
and have been featured in the world's largest magic publication,
MAGIC Magazine. With Les Arnold and Dazzle anything can happen
at any time and usually does!
This
is Les and Dazzle's premier performance at a magic convention
on the East Coast! See Les and Dazzle entertain with their
silent comedy acts in the ALL STAR Cabaret Show and the Champions
of Magic Show at Magic at the Beach 2013.
So
join Les and Dazzle along with Juliana Chen, Daryl, David
and Dania, Dana Daniels, Losander, Shin Lim and more, all
at Magic at the Beach 2013.
MATB2013
is being held the 17th - 19th of January 2013 in Myrtle Beach,
SC, USA at the Ocean Dunes Resort & Conference Center.
All
rooms are ocean-front and are $59/night USD.
Information
for the Ocean Dunes Resort & Conference Center is available
on our website or call 1-800-599-9872 to book your room today.
Be sure to mention Magic at the Beach to get the special rate.
Registration
is limited. Register early and save!
Register
Today - www.MagicAtTheBeach.org
or call Broadway Magic at 843-626-8191
Yours
in Magic,
Mike
Heidtman
Event Coordinator/MATB2013
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10. Trading Of Unwanted Magic And Magic Collectables
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Message by Timothy Hyde (Australia)
Magic
Emporium Australia was recently set up as a FaceBook group
page for the trading of unwanted magic and magic collectables.
There is no cost to participate or use the group. Primarily
for Australians to buy, sell and trade, non Australians are
welcome to join and buy from the group. Please note prices
are in Australian dollars and you will need to negotiate postage
costs with each seller.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/magicaustralia/
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11. Broken Wand - Al Loeffler
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Message by Joe Shoes and Gale forwarded on by Mark Wroblewski
(US)
Hello
All. I have a bit of bad news. Joe Shoes and Gale sent me
this info about Ring 81
Al
Loeffler, the past President of the ring has passed away.
He's been suffering for a long time with cancer that invaded
his body practically into every organ. He had had all kinds
of treatments and finally decided enough is enough. After
waging a long and courageous battle with cancer, Al passed
away on Saturday, August 4th. A memorial service was held
on Sunday, August 12th - 1:00 pm at Unity Church of Venice,
125 N. Jackson Rd., in Venice (34292). We held a Broken Wand
Ceremony, and, of course, we will do the same at the next
meeting.
Best
regards, Gale
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12. Magic Capital Of The World!
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Message by Rick Fisher (US)
We're
rockin' in the Magic Capital Of The World! There is a reason
Colon, Michigan Is The Magic Capital
October
26th & 27th - FAB Magic Annual Magic Daze featuring Joshua
Jay & Tom Craven with Nite Before Party at FAB Magic on
the 26th. This fun filled day of magic features lots of surprises
too! We are limited to only 70 people and we are nearly half
full so don't delay come enjoy the magic and Colon, Michigan!
Register
here at www. fabmagic.com
Announcing
- FAB MagiCelebration 10th Anniversary Celebration - July
31-August 3rd in beautiful Colon, Michigan. Events to be held
at the air conditioned Colon High school and elementary school
and FAB Magic Shop/Showroom. 4 Giant Stage Shows.
Already
booked: Losander, Dick Stoner, Sonny Fontana, Sylvester Jester,
Devlin & Company, Aaron Balcom, Baffling Bill, Norm Barnhart
and many more to come!Registration is only $125.00 for adult,
$75.00 for spouse and children 16 years of age and younger.
This
includes all lectures, seminars, mad auction, contests, special
family events and 4 stage shows! Special motel arrangements
to come! The best value for your buck ! Salute To The Military
Night Show on Wednesday. This is the magic gathering you won't
want to miss. Lots of surprises! Only from The FAB Magic Company
in Colon, Michigan - "A New Era Of Old Traditions In
The Magic Capital Of The World!" Register now...www.fabmagic.com
- Keep an eye out for special events and complete schedule
at www.colonmichiganmagic.com and magiccapitoloftheworld.com
Rick
Fisher, President, FAB Magic
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13. Cafe Culture Shows - Elio Simonetti
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Message by Elio Simonetti (Australia)
This
week's Cafe Culture Shows details
Eva
and I will be doing a series of one hour shows throughout
regional Victoria.
Tickets are available at the door or by calling the numbers
listed below. Here are the dates and venues for this week's
performances:
7pm
on Friday 17 August
Forestech Auditorium, Princes Highway, Kalimna West
Bookings at Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale Visitor Information
Centres
Telephone 5155 1966
8pm
on Saturday 18 August
Orbost Exhibition Centre, 6 Nicholson Street, Orbost
Bookings at Orbost Exhibition Centre
Telephone 5154 2634
5pm
on Sunday 19 August
Mudbrick Pavillion, (adjacent to park in middle of town), Mallacoota
Bookings telephone 0422 988 890
Hope
to see some magis there - Elio Simonetti.
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14. Wellington (NZ) Magic Club - First Meeting Announced
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Message by Nopera Whitley (New Zealand)
Wellington
Magic Club - First Meeting Announced
Wellington
City (NZ) now has a magic club with the official regular meeting
time for the club being the first Wednesday of every month.
The
first meeting will be held on the 5th of September, 7pm at The
Catalyst
Building (150 Willis Street, Wellington CBD, NZ: http://tinyurl.com/willis-st).
There is no fee, and drinks and snacks will be provided.
We
have people from all ages and all skill levels attending,
so this will be a great opportunity to meet other people interested
in magic. If all goes well, this group will be a great place
to share, learn and motivate. In the first meeting we will
discuss the purposes of the club, a possible direction for
the club and then we will break for meet and greet.
This
will hopefully be a venue where you can showcase what you're
working on and get constructive feedback. So feel free to
brings some coins, a deck of cards or anything you are working
on, however there will be no pressure to perform if you don't
want to.
All
are welcome (hobbyists to professionals) so please let me
know if we should expect you, or if you have any questions
or suggestions. Also please pass this information on to anyone
you think may be interested in attending.
Kind
Regards,
Nopera Whitley
Ph:
04 476 9116
Cell: 0277870137
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15. 31st New Zealand International Magicians Convention
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Magic at the Chateau
31st New Zealand International Magicians Convention
Christchurch
New Zealand Labour Weekend
2012 (19/10/2012 to 22/10/2012)
Convention
starts on Friday night 19th October and finishes on Monday
22nd October at 2.30pm.
Visa
and Mastercard are now accepted for payment for your convention
registration fee
Warning
registrations for the 31st New Zealand International Magicians
Convention will be closing off on 30th September. If you are
planning to attend register NOW by going to:
http://www.ibmring160.com/media/7578/registration%20form.pdf
Credit
card payment form go to:
http://www.ibmring160.com/media/8357/skmbt_c451f12022209470.pdf
Do
I want to stay at the convention hotel?
If
the answer is YES then it's best that you reserve your room
NOW!
**As
rooms are now very limited**
Christchurch
Free phone: 0800 808 999
(Within New Zealand) Toll (03) 348 8999
No
deposit is required
But they need a credit card number, valid at date of stay, i.e.
October 2012
The
convention hotel is The Chateau on the Park,189 Deans Avenue,
Riccarton,
Christchurch.
When
booking convention hotel accommodation make sure that you
tell them that it is for the "Magicians Convention"
and then you will pay the special convention rate of $115
for a double room.
If
you try and book online on their website you will end up paying
their full room rate.
You
have a choice of either a King or Queen size bed and Twin
rooms consist of two double beds.
The
headliners confirmed are...
Shawn Farquhar (Canada), Mark Mason (England), Ken Scott (US)
Felix (Spain)
and the Gillam Family (US). This is a convention that you
will not want to miss!
**Book
your accommodation NOW**
Christchurch
Free phone: 0800 808 999 (within New Zealand)
Overseas: +64 3 348 8999 Toll
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16. Magic New Zealand App
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Magic New Zealand now has its very own app that can be launched
on any
tablet.
Go
to: www.app.cat/magicnewzealand on your tablet to download the
FREE Magic
New Zealand app.
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17. e-zine Archives
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www.magicnewzealand.com click on the red button center right
"Archives"
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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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