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Issue Number: #954
Date: Sunday 9th September 2012
Editor: Alan Watson
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E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. Hank Lee Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
3. Al Cohen To Be Honored At S.A.M 2013 Convention
4. Remarkable Magic #49 - Nick Lewin
5. Effective Marketing - The Logo - #272 - Kyle Peron
6. In Conversation with George Schindler - #9
7. IBM British Ring Convention In Great Yarmouth
8. David Stone lecture at Fantasma 9/12/12
9. Magic At The Beach 2013
10. Magicseen 46
11. Innovention 2012
12. Genii Convention Schedule
13. September Genii Magazine
14. Family Comedy Magic Show
15. Gregory Wilson's Exclusive Seminar, October 7-8, Israel
16. Magic New Zealand App
17. e-zine Archives
18. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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For those who would like to read Magic New Zealand in a HTML format go to:
http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2012-Jan-to-Dec-2012/954-Sep09-2012.html

If you are planning to attend the 31st New Zealand International Magicians Convention and want to stay at the convention hotel there is only 7 rooms left!

Registrations for the 31st New Zealand International convention are being closed off at the end of this month. WARNING - please note we will not be taking any walk in registrations.

To register go to:
http://www.ibmring160.com/media/7578/registration%20form.pdf

Credit card payment form for convention registration go to:
http://www.ibmring160.com/media/8357/skmbt_c451f12022209470.pdf

Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. Hank Lee Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
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Article forward on by Steve Pearson

MedfordPatch

Magic Factory Owner Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Credit Card Fraud Harry Levy was sentenced Thursday.

Harry Levy, the owner of Hank Lee's Magic Factory in Medford, was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday for committing credit card fraud and misleading investigators, according to a court official.

Judge Patti Saris handed down the sentence in a hearing Thursday morning at U.S. District in Boston. Levy's attorney unsuccessfully argued for him to avoid prison time and serve six months in a halfway house, six months house arrest and three years' probation instead, according to court filings......

Balance of the story:
http://medford.patch.com/articles/magic-factory-owner-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-for-credit-card-fraud

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3. Al Cohen To Be Honored At S.A.M 2013 Convention
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Message by George Schindler (US)

Producer John Apperson announced today that former magic dealer Al Cohen will be the 2013 honoree at the Society of American Magicians Annual Convention July 3-4-5-6- . Al has the reputation of having been the best and most honest magic demonstrator in the country. He closed Al's Magic Shop in 2004. The Washington, DC convention will be held at the Marriott Hotel Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia. For further information go to www.magicsam.com

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4. Remarkable Magic #49 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)

Americans get 90 seconds of Talent.

I started to write a column in response to the recent article by Wayne Kawamoto about the phenomena of 'America (and almost every other country's) Got Talent' as a showcase for magicians and their talents. It was a well-written article and raised some good points. Before I got to add my thoughts on the topic Michael Finney wrote an excellent response that covered many of the topics that were in my mind. It hasn't stopped me from adding my 2 cents worth though!

Kawamoto commented that he thought the judges were particularly harsh towards the magicians and wondered if perhaps the format of the show was a great deal of the problem. 'No shit, Sherlock!' We have seen a great many pros treated harshly by these judges and I think the basic nature of the show has a huge amount to do with it. I can't help feeling that the 90 second time limit has a great deal to do with the problems, plus the style and role of the judges.

It used to be customary to talk about how the 20-minute playing time of a sitcom had reduced the attention span of TV viewers. Then we grew accustomed tohearing about the MTV impact on the attention span of an audience. If it waslonger than a music video or had less kinetic esthetics than the latest MTV offering, it was too long.

Well, things are really crazy now, with 90 seconds considered a suitable way to judge who does or does not have talent!

I'm not even going to get into the question of whether these judges would recognize magic talent if it jumped up and bit them in the rear! What they are doing is constructing a 'reality' show using performers as their fodder. As we are becoming sadly aware from the world of politics, judging the net worth of a person through tiny sound/video bites is a very different thing from accurately assessing their actual worth or potential value.

The judges need to be entertaining and act according to their 'scripted' character, as the producers want them to. Their comments are part of the scripted direction of the shows; their decisions are designed to move the series along as a commercial success. The performers involved fill in 90-second units of time, and magicians have a particularly tough time achieving any kind of representation of their true talents in the process.

A promotional video that a magician used to send to potential clients used to be his act. How quaint that now seems! Nowadays, if you send a video that runs over three and a half minutes, not only will it not get watched but you run the risk of appearing to be a dinosaur for distributing it! The only thing you can do is construct a series of 'reveals' from your show, interspersed with audience response shots to show that the actual show is funny. AGT just wants one easily digestible 'wow' moment and then they will decide how they want to present/handle it. Maybe they should rename the show 'America's Got Wow'.

There is a whole new breed of performers in Las Vegas who want to be Terry Fator, and why not, Terry is talented and has a highly successful showroom career. There is now a bunch of Vegas shows by people who simply don't have a 60-minute show to save their lives. They got them by creating a series of 90 second video bites that are as representative of their talents as chalk is to cheese. That is why there are so many empty (and complimentary) seats in their showrooms.

Murray Sawchuck is an immensely likable and recognizable personality, but if you watch his actual stage show in Vegas, compared to those big illusion effects from AGT---hmmmmm, it just ain't the same. What is needed in a live magic show is pacing, personality, continuity, linkage and the development of an arc in the show. These are certainly not factors in the 'Wham, Bang, Thank You Man' world of AGT. You need a little more time to assess the talents of a magician. It is easier to judge a singer with half a song, but only just!

I really wish well to current semi- finalist Puck and everyone who tries to 'Reach the Stars' via a 90 second AGT spot, however there is one dirty little secret that needs to be fully understood. This new breed of talent shows are only interested in discovering talent. As enticing as it might be for name performers like Rudy Coby to appear on a show like AGT, their chances of becoming an ultimate winner are astronomically low. The key to Terry Fator's success was that no one knew who the hell he was prior to his appearance on the show. That's just good TV.

Maybe I would be a little better disposed towards reality TV if it was more based on reality, and talent shows if they had a little more respect/regard for talent. Most of these shows started to air when a writers strike threatened to decimate the upcoming season. The lack of substantial talent fees didn't harm things either. I guess I'm just a bit of a grouch who hankers back to the days of 'real' (I guess I should say, old fashioned) variety shows.

Check out my website and product line of commercial magic at
www.nicklewin.com

I just added a great video clip of Ron Wilson telling me a very funny story
about Sen. Crandall and Johnny Paul!

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5. Effective Marketing - The Logo - #272 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign

I would like to take this time to talk to you about the most misunderstood promotional piece we magician's can have and should be using. That is the Logo.

Too often we either do not have a logo at all or what we are calling a logo for ourselves, is simply a piece of clip art with top hat, that is the same as numerous other magicians are using.

Keep in mind that a logo should be a representation of you, your style and what your shows are all about. It should brand you as much as your outfit and your act does. It should also help you stand out from the crowd and show that you are different and unique.

Enclosed here are a few of tidbits and help in regards to logo design and creation. I hope these may be of help to you in your own promotional and logo needs.

Save a buck: On a web site, color is "free", but at your local printer, be prepared for "sticker shock." If you will be doing a lot of printing, your costs can be contained by minimizing the number of colors in your logo. Many customers request two-color logos for just this reason. Now in this age of digital printing, multiple colored logos is not so much the issue as cost is way down due to the sheer number of digital printers competing against each other for your money. If you are going to be creating a logo with a designer, make sure you know which direction you will take when it comes to printing so you can keep your cost down and know the proper direction to take.

Styles: Logos fall into three main categories. A strictly graphical symbol may be very elegant in its simplicity, such as the Nike "swoosh." These symbols can be very effective and powerful - most people recognize them at a glance. However, unless you have a huge advertising budget and plan to market nationally or internationally, it will be nearly impossible for such a simple logo to become identified with your business by mere symbol alone.

The second type is the stylized typeface, or font-based logo. A good example is the design used by IBM or Coca-Cola. The treatment is unique and memorable, and many consumers can identify the owner by viewing just part of it.

Most companies, however, opt for the third type - the combination approach. AT&T, for example, uses a wonderful design featuring a stylized globe, and the company name. You don't have to look at one of their ads to visualize it, do you?

Just say "no" to LONG slogans. Your logo is part of your marketing strategy, not a full ad campaign. Adding a long slogan or tag line clutters the design and reduces the impact of your logo. A small and effective one can work if really helps highlight what you do in a very minimal way.

Look at some logos in magazines. Dell doesn't say "We're big" or "We make computers" in their logo. Are you really sure that you want say, "We sellstuff" in yours? That makes you look like a small company trying to act like a big company. Why not fool 'em from the start and leave the LONG slogan at home?

A slogan can be used once the logo is created. Save the long slogan for use on flyers and posters where you have more room.

No, you don't want your product in the logo. Remember that your logo is meant to differentiate you. If all companies in an industry use similar symbols or clip art imagery, that differentiation is lost. You want to stand out from your competition, not become confused with them. Consider some real-life examples.

Prudential doesn't own the Rock of Gibraltar, but this is a powerful image for a company that needs to project an image of strength. It also sets them apart from the rest because there logo is different. In regards to magic, this means stay away from the classical top hat and tails logo that is too often used when people go to the printers. A top hat can surely be used, but it needs to be handled differently so that you stand out from your competition.

"ABC" or "American Broadcasting Company"? The length of your company name will have a pronounced influence on our efforts. Long names or those with multiple words are often better expressed with initials, accompanied by the spelled-out name elsewhere, often in smaller characters. "ACINA" is a lot easier to include in a logo than "Amalgamated Consolidated Industries of North America." It is a good rule of thumb to keep your logo name small and to the point. Make it something that can be remembered and that flows off the tongue.

Andrew Wyeth Doesn't Work Here. Remember, too, that a logo that has too many visual elements can distract the viewer. A logo that is too complex is ineffective. You want customers to remember your company's name, not the pretty picture they once saw with a barn and a cow and a field of wheat and a windmill and an airplane and a road and a sports car and a pretty girl.

Your logo is part of your advertising and a part of your style. Make it effective!

As always, I look forward to anyone's comments, suggestions or replies based on the above posted information. I can be reached directly at: magic4u02@aol.com. If anyone has any questions.

Thanks, and I look forward to your reply.

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6. In Conversation with George Schindler - #9
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Message by Anthony Darkstone Brook - Europe/USA

Anthony Darkstone In Conversation With George Schindler - Part 10 (end)

AD: And the rest as they say is history...and we have to await the rest of that story another time .. You have been in the business a goodly while and you've been there, done that . and then some! . You have seen it all . care to say a few words that may help someone starting out .

GS: Magic is a wonderful tool to use to entertain people. You need not be a professional entertainer, but just be careful not to bore your audiences. Best piece of advice is to be yourself. Don't try to be a comedian if that's not your style. You can do funny tricks without the gags. Sometimes we forget that magic should look like magic and doesn't need to have a gag.

AD: Thank you George. It has, as always, been a joy spending time with you.
GS: My pleasure Tony, come back soon. we have brown sugar, pastrami, rye-bread and bagels. Nathan's and Coney Island awaits.

Additional Words
When an article/transcript is done - that's it! I don't always add any more. However, there are those rare times, because of the caliber of my guest it
is not only necessary but also somewhat mandatory to add a few more words. I've only done that twice before. Once with Walter "Zaney" Blaney and then again
with Jon Racherbaumer.

It is not an exaggeration to state that George knows so many people all over the world. George & Nina are much loved and respected. He and I have many mutual friends and they all would be happy to add a tribute.

Unbeknown to George, I've asked two mutual friends to add a few lines to this conversation. They kindly and eagerly obliged. I believe their words not only speak volumes but echo the sentiments of all those who love The Schindlers.:-

"George Schlinder has been an inspiration to me since I was a young man. I recall first meeting him at his lecture in BC, Canada in the late 80's. His magic was thoughtful, direct and easy in method. He had so much material one might say it should be called "Schlinder's List". When I first discovered his effect Sealed Surprise I knew it was an effect for me. I owe him a debt I can never repay, but I'll do my best to remind the world that George Schindler is "da man". I am proud to call him The Dean and my friend." - Shawn Farquhar - FISM Champion

"What did you have for lunch yesterday? For many of us, it can be a struggle to recall. Not George Schindler. On a recent tour of Brooklyn and Queens, he could recall the variety performers and their venues all over these boroughs in NYC. Not just over the past decade, but back in the 50's and 40's. He is a New York Institution, a S.A.M. Treasure and a credit to The S.A.M. Houdini Fund. He was a huge help during my term as President of the S.A.M., and I am glad I can call George and Nina my friends. - PNP Mark Weidhaas

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7. IBM British Ring Convention In Great Yarmouth
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Message by Geoffrey Newton PRO (UK)

The IBM British Ring Convention in Great Yarmouth will be here very soon and one of the features is a series of three workshops by Michael Vincent. They all take place at the Marina Centre only a walk of a few minutes from the Britannia Pier theatre. Michael will present an interactive workshop on expert card handling and will share his knowledge and experience in the hope that it will support you taking your magic and card magic to the next level. Michael will have support material available in both the printed form and his DVD's at each session.

You can register for the convention on www.magicconvention.co.uk and please remember to book your accommodation through Greater Yarmouth Tourism on 01493 846485 as that way the British Ring receives a commission.

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8. David Stone lecture at Fantasma 9/12/12
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Message by Ulises Beato

Fantasma Magic presents
A lecture by David Stone
Wednesday, September 12, 7pm
Fantasma Magic
421 Seventh Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001

$25 (advance), $35 (day of), $50 VIP (front rows)

About David
David Stone is one of the brightest rising stars in magic today, having collected an impressive number of prizes and awards from top competitions. David won the 3rd prize for Micro-Magic at FISM in Stockholm, Sweden in 2006 and was voted in April 2008 the TMW Award for Best Magician. In 2010 the FFFF convention voted David to be Guest of Honor for FFFF in 2012.

His most recent book, Close-up: The Real Secrets of Magic is a best-seller in France and was sold out in less than 15 days after its release. His DVD, The Real Secrets Of Magic adapted from this book was nominated Best Magic DVD 2006 by Genii and Magic Magazines. He has also produced two best-selling videos on coin magic.

What Will You Learn
Effects from this lecture are possible standing-up and can be applied in real working conditions.

The first half of David's lecture consists of magic effects created using coins and cigarettes: easy tips and easy subtleties, accessible tricks and other techniques: some coins routines from his videos, card routines, and surprises.

The second half is dedicated to "table hoping." After having asked several people to sit around his table, as if in a restaurant, David performs his entire routine from table to table. He then talks about what is written in his notes, "Table Hopping Secrets" by illustrating each effect with explanations. This is about practical side of "table hopping" and related to professional situations (the verticality of effects, setting up the effects, approaching a table, the opening trick.)

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9. Magic At The Beach 2013
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Message by Mike Heidtman
Event Coordinator, MATB2013

Magic at the Beach is pleased to announce the addition of two incredible acts to our already awesome lineup.

Unexpectedly magician Dana Daniels has had to step back from our line-up, but we will continue to add some of the World's Greatest Magicians to make Magic at the Beach an unforgettable event!

For our first addition we welcome Andrew Goldenhersh.

Andrew Goldenhersh ranks among today's elite masters of magic, drawing thunderous acclaim around the globe. His skill and style have mesmerized audiences from Hollywood to the Far East, and all points in between. A perennial honoree at the legendary Magic Castle, Andrew has received accolades from the prestigious Academy of Magical Arts. Having been voted the Academy's "Parlour Magician of the Year" in 2009 & 2010, Andrew is the only magician to have been nominated for both Close-up Magician of the Year and Parlour Magician of the Year for twelve years in a row.

Andrew is held in high esteem by his peers in entertainment, including Las Vegas superstar Lance Burton (who calls him a "genius") and the world renowned David Copperfield (who licensed and performs one of Andrew's signature routines). The celebrity list of whom Andrew has entertained includes Johnny Depp, Ringo Starr, Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rod Stewart, Dustin Hoffman, Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Demi Moore, Teri Hatcher, Tony Shalhoub, Steve Carrell, Jane Fonda, Robin Leach, Michael Ovitz and many more. You too can join the list by registering for Magic at the Beach 2013.

Our second act to be added is Michael Trixx, America's favorite Rock N' Roll
Magician. With a background in music Trixx combines his two passions, Rock N' Roll and Magic to give an unforgettable performance. With live doves and parakeets appearing and vanishing from thin air, levitations, confetti blizzards, fire
magic and more all make for a rockin' good time.

Trixx has been seen on NBC's America's Got Talent and at clubs all over the States and London and is the 2009 Florida State Magic Convention's Stage Show Contest Champion. In addition, Trixx holds two First Place Stage Magic Awards from Magic at the Beach. Be sure to catch The Rockin' Magic Of Michael Trixx, in the "Champions of Magic" Gala Show.

For all the information about this fantastic event, the artists, the shows, the dealers and more visit www.MagicAtTheBeach.org .

We'll see you in Myrtle Beach at Magic at the Beach 2013 !!

Being held on the 17th - 19th of January 2013 in Myrtle Beach, SC, USA at the Ocean Dunes Resort and 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

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10. Magicseen 46
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Message by Chris Wasshuber (US)

Vol. 8, No. 4, September 2012; 64 pages

Cover: Uri Geller

Welcome - editor's letter
Readers' Letters
FISM 2012 Winners and Awards!
In The News
It's All In Your Approach - Part 1 - Tables - Mark Leveridge
How to be Dynamo - Magician Impossible
Celebrity Bit: Lina Leandersson - asked a few questions
Gone In 60 Seconds! - One minute quizzing of the one and only (Thank God)
Wayne Dobson
Sean Alexander: The Confusioinst! - interview
In The Phone Box - Graham Hey interviews Marvin Berglas
Masterclass
Wild Card Reverse 2 - Alexandr Erohin
The Parrot - balloon model from Graham Lee
Live Review - Ghost - The Piccadilly Theatre - reviewed by Mark Leveridge
Uri Geller: Mystifyer! - cover article/interview by George Luck
Running Away With The Circus - article by Mark Leveridge
Shaun McCree: Top of the Class! - interview
Reviews
Smiley - card tick with DVD - Laurent Mikelfield
Compressed - card effect Bob Solari
The Mystic Menagerie - The Journal of Bizarre Magic - Issue 9 - e-magazine
Visions from Vegas - book test - Steve Gore
UBT for Professional Mentalists and Magicians - Ultimate Book Test - iPad /
iPhone App - Steven Skindell
Ring Flight Revolution Torch - effect with DVD - Dave Bonsall
Drawn In - Invisible Deck routine - Oliver Meech
TKO 2.0 - prop and DVD - Jeff Kaylor
Make Your Own Magic - DVD - David Tomkins
Knock Out Prediction Outdone - card effect - Wayne Fox
The Magic Wand Book - Ian Adair
Jumpink - blister pack effect - Rizki Nanda
Let's Go Dutch - DVD - Fritz Alkemade
Audio Transportation - effect - Daryl
In The News
Club Land -Leamington & Warwick Magic Society - Mark Leveridge
Next Time .
Advertisers
Listings Section

To purchase go to: http://www.lybrary.com/magicseen-no-46-p-209615.html

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11. Innovention 2012
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Message by Paul Stone (US)

We've added another Star Presenter to the line-up of talent at the Innovention Convention, taking place in less than a month from September 30 - October 3 at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino here in Las Vegas!

Diana Zimmerman rarely, if ever, speaks at a Magic Convention, but she is one of the most successful Corporate Event Producers in USA, with a hugely impressive background in Magic.

Her talk is titled 'Ten Stupid Mistakes Magicians Make', and The first mistake you'll make is not hearing Diana Zimmerman speak at Innovention 2012, September 30 - October 3rd. The other nine she will explain.

Why do a few magicians become stars, while most don't-even though they may be equally as talented? Hint: It's not the tricks. It is about creating a strong identity-a.k.a. a captivating personal brand.

You'll leave her highly interactive presentation with your own dynamic brand guide. You'll also learn what does and does not work; why most branding fails; how to market yourself with your new powerful identity; and how to instantly go from invisible to invincible. It's all based on her newest business book: "Why Most Branding Fails to Captivate: What Stanislavski Knew."

This may well be the ONLY time you get to hear Diana speak-unless of course you're lucky enough to attend a business conference for Toshiba, HP, Siemens, or any one of the other Fortune 1000.

Diana joins an outstanding list of performers and lecturers including The Great Tomsoni & Co, Jeff Hobson, Armando Lucero, Paul Vigil, Michael Goudeau, Sos & Victoria, Amazing Johnathon, Michael Holly, Fielding West, Bob Kohler, Kyle & Mistie Knight, Seth Kramer, Ben Stone, Farrell Dillon, Scott Alexander, Mike Douglas, Sos Jnr, Bill Smith, Christopher Hart, Gabrielle Lyster,and Adam Flowers.

For more info and to register go to info@innovention2012.com

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12. Genii Convention Schedule
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii Magazine

With the Genii 75th Anniversary Birthday Bash just four weeks away, I wanted to share our incredible schedule with everyone in case you're still on the fence and haven't made the decision to attend one of the best conventions ever. Our schedule is below. Please join us at www.geniiconvention.com

AND some great news: we've moved Sunday's Juan Tamariz workshop to a larger room so more folks can attend. The workshop runs on Sunday October 7 from 1 pm to 5:30 pm. Registration ($100) is only available to those who are attending the Genii convention, and seats must be reserved by calling the Genii office at 301-652-5800 during east coast business hours.

Note that our early bird dealer room hours on the evening of Wednesday October 3 are open to ALL LOCAL MAGICIANS, not just convention registrants.

Richard Kaufman

Wednesday Evening (Early Bird Registration and Dealers)
4 to 9: Registration Open (Mezzanine East, 2nd Floor)
6 to 9: Dealers Open (cash bar in the dealer room) (Legacy North, 2nd Floor)
OPEN TO ALL.

Thursday Morning
8 to 8:45: Basic Training Breakfast with Ian Kendall: Part 1 (Forum East 4,
2nd Floor)
(Bring your own coffee and danish from Starbucks in the lobby)
9 to 5: Registration Open (Mezzanine East, 2nd Floor)
9 to 12: Dealers Open (Legacy North, 2nd Floor)

Thursday Afternoon
12 to 1: John Carney Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)
1:30 to 2:30: Michael Weber Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)
3 to 4: Eugene Burger Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)
4:30 to 5:30: Charlie Frye Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)
Dinner Break

Thursday Evening
7 to 7:30: Welcome Reception: Group 1 (Legacy South, 2nd Floor)
Matthew Field is Your Host
Richard Kaufman, Irene Larsen, and Erika Larsen
8 to 8:30: Welcome Reception: Group 2 (Legacy South, 2nd Floor)
Matthew Field is Your Host
Richard Kaufman, Irene Larsen, and Erika Larsen
6 to 9: Dealers Open (cash bar in the dealer room) (Legacy North, 2nd Floor)
9 to 10:30: Stage Show 1 (Legends, 1st Floor)
Jonathan Levit is Your Host
Yumi
Eugene Burger
Thurston Rising Cards
Peter Samelson
Sonny Fontana
Dr. Sawa
Alex Ramon
11 to 12:30 Jamy Ian Swiss Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)

Friday Morning
8 to 8:45: Basic Training Breakfast with Ian Kendall: Part 2 (Forum East 4, 2nd Floor)
(Bring your own coffee and danish from Starbucks in the lobby)
8:30 to 9:30: Dealers Open (Legacy North, 2nd Floor)
7:30 to 2: Registration Open (Mezzanine East, 2nd Floor)
9:30 to 11: Uri Geller Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)
11:30 to 12:30: Parlor Show: Group 1 (Legacy South, 2nd Floor)
Max Maven is Your Host
Eric Mead
Michael Weber
David Ben
Rob Zabrecky
11:30 to 1:00: Guy Hollingworth Show and Lecture: Group 2 (Legends, 1st Floor)
Lunch break
12:30 to 2: Dealers Open (Legacy North, 2nd Floor)

Friday Afternoon
2:00 to 3:30 : Close-Up Show 1 (Legends, 1st Floor)
Jon Armstrong is Your Host
Roberto Giobbi
Alba
Tomo Maeda
Paul Wilson
Woody Aragon
Yumi
John Carney
Tom Stone
4 to 5: Parlor Show: Group 2 (Legacy South, 2nd Floor)
Max Maven is Your Host
Eric Mead
Michael Weber
David Ben
Rob Zabrecky
4 to 5:30 Guy Hollingworth Show and Lecture: Group 1 (Legends, 1st Floor)
5 to 7: Dealers Open (Legacy North, 2nd Floor)
Dinner Break
Friday Evening
7 to 9:30 : Juan Tamariz Show and Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)
9:30 to 10:30: Dealers Open (Legacy North, 2nd Floor)
10 to 11: Max Maven Lecture on Equivoque (Legends, 1st Floor)
11:15 to Midnight: Christian Engblom Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)

Saturday Morning
8 to 8:45: Basic Training Breakfast with Ian Kendall: Part 3 (Forum East 4,
2nd Floor) (Bring your own coffee and danish from Starbucks in the lobby)
9 to 1:30: Dealers Open (Legacy North, 2nd Floor)
9 to 10:30: David Ben Lecture on the Coin Magic of Ross Bertram (Legends, 1st Floor)
11 to 12:30: Roberto Giobbi Show and Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)
Lunch Break

Saturday Afternoon
1:30 to 3: Close-Up Show 2 (Legends, 1st Floor)
Jamy Ian Swiss is Your Host
Peter Samelson
Jonathan Levit
Eugene Burger
Christian Engblom
Bob White
Eric Mead
Dr. Sawa
3:30 to 5: Jim Steinmeyer Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)
5:30 to 6:30 pm Tomo Maeda Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)
3 to 8: Dealers Open (Legacy North, 2nd Floor)
6:30 to 8 pm Real Secrets Party for RS Members Only (Traditions, 1st Floor)
Dinner Break

Saturday Evening
8 to 10: Stage Show 2 (Legends, 1st Floor)
Max Maven is Your Host
Lukas
Jonathan Pendragon
Scott Land
Bob White
Tom Stone
Charlie Frye
11 to 12:30: Tom Stone Lecture (Legends, 1st Floor)

Sunday
9:30 a.m to Noon: Michael Weber Private Workshop (limited to 50: extra
charge event) (Forum East 4, 2nd Floor)
1 p.m. to 5:30: Juan Tamariz Private Workshop (limited to 50: extra charge
event) (Forum East 4, 2nd Floor)

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www.geniimagazine.com
www.geniiconvention.com

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13. September Genii Magazine
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii Magazine

The September issue of Genii, the largest independent magazine in the world devoted to magic, has now reached most of its subscribers in paper form (the FREE digital edition has been available to subscribers at no cost since the middle of August). This issues features yet another free DVD for our subscribers, courtesy of Luis de Matos and the Essential Magic Collection, which features one of Woody Aragon's favorite routines which has never appeared anywhere else, either in print or on DVD.

The issue also features my coverage of FISM 2012 in Blackpool: titled "FISM Fiasco". I've already received many letters commending my truthful reporting of this embarrassing event. I'm also pleased to welcome new columnist, David Kaye, with his "Expert at the Kids' Table" every other month. Here's the rundown of the issue:

Features
Woody's Wonderland by David Britland
A Mysterious Occurrence by Robert Byrnes
FISM Fiasco 2012 by Richard Kaufman

Columns
Genii Speaks by Richard Kaufman
On the Slant by Jon Racherbaumer
Now Performing
The Chamber of Secrets L'Escamateur Bronze Inkstand by John Gaughan
Memoirs of a Magic Dealer Mr. Gray Finishes the Story by Al Cohen
DaOrtiz a la Carte! Some Thoughts About The Magician's Choice by Dani
DaOrtiz
The Expert at the Kid's Table My Child is Sooo Smart by David Kaye
The Genii Session The 13 Golden Rules of Magic by Roberto Giobbi
Cardopolis Rorschach Revelations by David Britland
Magicana by David Acer
Angry Birds Live! by Neil Croswell
iProduction Box by David Gabbay
Schrodinger's Bottles by Master Payne

Light from the Lamp
Books Reviewed by Jamy Ian Swiss
Cryptical Envelopment: Five Gentle Frauds for the Close-Up Performer by John
Hostler
Noteworthy: A Magical Lecture by David Gabbay
Making the Cut: A Peek Into the Magic of Ryan Schlutz by Ryan Schlutz
Magic Words by Gerald Kolpan
Videos Reviewed by Dustin Stinett
ChardShark by Daniel Chard
Al Koran's Secrets by Graham Jolley
Monster by Mott-Sun
Recall by Tom Crosbie
New York Coin Magic Seminar, Vols. 14, 15, 16 by David Roth, Dr. Michael
Rubinstein, Mike Gallo
Tricks Reviewed by David Oliver
Sudden Deck 3 by David Regal
Spineless: A Unique Book Test by Chad Long
Flash: Color-Changing Flash Drives by Chad Long
The Trilby Deck by Liam Montier
Wings by Matt Mello

Don't forget to help Genii celebrate its 75th anniversary at the most exciting convention this year on October 4, 5, 6 in Orlando, Florida:
www.geniiconvention.com

* Every month Genii gives you more pages than any other independent magazine: a 96 to 104 page paper magazine mailed directly to you.

* Every month Genii gives you a FREE digital issue with supplementary video and audio columns that can be viewed on ANY computer, desktop or laptop, as well as on any tablet or smartphone, and we have special apps for both the iPad and iPhone. We do NOT limit you to the iPad or iPhone. We do NOT charge you a penny extra for your digital copy of Genii, and unlike other magazines we give you the entire magazine in digital form for free.

* Every month Genii gives you, absolutely FREE, online access to all 75 years of our back issues via a searchable database. That's tens of thousands of pages of tricks, reviews, and news going all the way back to 1936 at no charge.

No other independent magazine gives you what Genii does!

Visit www.geniimagazine.com and subscribe today! Subscriptions start at only $56 for both US and foreign customers.

Digital-only subscriptions are available for $56 to residents outside the United States:
http://geniistore.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=35&product_id=57
If you are a subscriber and haven't sent us your e-mail address yet, please do so to: genii@geniimagazine.com). If you want to access to all of this astounding material and you are not a subscriber, please join us as we make available to you untold magical riches at www.geniimagazine.com. All digital content is free when you subscribe to Genii.

And we've got a great offer for anyone who wants to subscribe or renew: the three-DVD set "Houdini The Movie Star" from Kino is now available from us for a limited time for 50% off the retail price of $40. YOU pay only $20, postpaid anywhere in the US. (Add $11 postage anywhere else in the world.) This 3 DVD set includes most of the surviving films and footage of Houdini. We don't sell it separately: subscribe today or renew your existing subscription for one year and you can receive this extraordinary value.

If you subscribe to Genii for 3 years, or renew your existing subscription and bring it up to a total of 3 years, you can purchase our brand new book, Talisman, for only $15 (or you can select The Lost Notebooks of John Northern Hilliard). Details here:
http://geniistore.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=36&product_id=59

Remember that the price of Genii drops from the $6 cover price to only $4.50 per issue when you subscribe for one year AND new subscribers get a free copy of the Harry Anderson/Jon Racherbaumer 32-page Jinx). Please visit the Genii website and subscribe today at www.geniimagazine.com.

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Visit MagicPedia, the most complete online encyclopedia of magical information with almost 5,000 entries. It's a living encyclopedia to which you are welcome to contribute! www.magicpedia.net

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14. Family Comedy Magic Show
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Message by Mick Peck (New Zealand)

The "Shore Is Magic!" family comedy magic show features performances by some of the top magicians in New Zealand. Magic and illusion, comedy and ventriloquism, join us for a wonderful family-friendly show suitable for all ages.

The best value family entertainment in town! Adults just $15 each, children just $10 each, special family concession saves $10.

The must-see "Shore Is Magic!" show is on for two days and three performances only -

Friday September 28th 7:30pm
Saturday September 29th 2:30pm and 7:30pm

The venue is the lovely Rose Theatre, School Road Belmont, North Shore.

Cash door sales available, there were several sell-outs last year so we do recommend that you reserve your tickets by visiting www.scmc.co.nz or call toll-free on 0800 385 167.

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15. Gregory Wilson's Exclusive Seminar, October 7-8, Israel
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Message by Roy Zaltsman

Gregory Wilson's exclusive seminar, October 7-8, Israel

Would you dare to miss a two-day workshop with Gregory Wilson? After all, he is a two-time FISM award-winner and probably most known for his best-selling instructional DVD's.

For the first time ever Gregory does a full two day seminar, which is a combination of his latest and greatest. This covers his collection of old and new tricks, including impromptu and formal routines. (sleight of hand, gambling demos and mentalism).

Be the first to fool your audiences and fellow-magi with effects that Greg has never-before-published and are straight from his professional performances. Plus, the workshop is a two-part structure of scheduled tricks and personal requests (if people are familiar with his work). In other words, he's holding nothing back!

All in all, it's very hands-on and everyone will walk away with full and complete routines in their memory banks and hopefully their own working repertoire.

The workshop will take place on October 7-8, 2012 at Hasharon Hotel - Netanya, Israel

Details and registration:
http://www.telepathy.co.il/unpublished/gregory.htm

P.S This would be Gregory's second trip to Israel and he would consider it a pleasure and privilege if you would join him on his multi-city journey to visit the historical sites of the Holy Land.

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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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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e-zine go to:
www.magicnewzealand.com click on the red button center right "Archives"

When you enter the archive the e-zines are in issue order in folders for each year and are Coded, e.g. 001 Nov06 1999.txt first three numbers (001) denote issue number, then the date (Nov06) and the last figures the year (1999)

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