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Issue Number: #1011
Date: Sunday 21st April 2013
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. Breaking News From Vanish Magic Magazine
3. Peter Reveen - "Memorial / Life Celebration"
4. The Melbourne Magic Festival
5. Remarkable Magic #297 - Nick Lewin
6. Corporate Banquets - #294 - Kyle Peron
7. Magic - Art, Craft Or Neither
8. The Magic History Gathering At The Magic Circle
9. In Celebration of Dick Stoner
10. Buying and Selling Vintage & Historical Magician
Goods
11. Broken Wand - Paul Gerber
12. IBM Ring 45, Miami, Florida - One Day Mini Magic Convention
13. 4th Annual One-Day Magicfest Convention
14. 2013 New Zealand Lectures - Diary Now
15. Magic New Zealand App
16. e-zine Archives
17. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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new The Society of American Magicians Facebook page within
24 hours was more than achieved.
Total is now at 3,083.
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2. Breaking News From Vanish Magic Magazine
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Message by Paul Romhany
Editor - Vanish - International Magic Magazine
iPad
Version now ready for Free Download!!!!
Our
dream has come true - Vanish Magic Magazine FREE for iPad
users!!!
Imagine getting a FREE magazine every two months that is
fully interactive with your iPad.
In conjunction with Revizzit e-reader we are now able to
offer this incredible FREE product to every magician around
the world who owns an iPad. This is ground breaking for
the world of magic as we offer a FREE product that is a
professional bi-monthly magic magazine.
Here
are all the details:
The Revizzit Mobile App for iPad is free at the iTunes App
store. Simply intall the APP on your iPad, you login in
with your Revizzit account information and your iPad Vanish
Magic Magazine will be ready to read and interact with you
on your iPad.
Unique
Feature: The app has been specially designed to preserve
the hard drive space on their iPad with a unique, cloud-based
on/off feature that lets them have what they want, when
they want - without having to sync with iTunes!
So
- visit www.revizzit.com today, join in (it's FREE to join
and download the e-reader for iPad and computer) then click
on Vanish Magic Magazine 7 to get your free copy and start
reading and enjoying all the interactive videos. As we grow
we will be introducing more videos including reviews and
effects from the creators so stay tuned.
You
can still download the free magazine from www.vanishmagazine.com
as a PDF for your Kindle, etc.
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3. Peter Reveen - "Memorial / Life Celebration"
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Published with the permission of SAMtalk
This
just in from Norm Nielsen
There
will be a "Memorial / Life Celebration" for Peter
Reveen.
Here
are the details:
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Place: Desert Willow Country Club - 2020 West Horizon Ridge
Pkwy.,
Henderson, NV 89012
George
Schindler
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4. The Melbourne Magic Festival
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Message by Tim Ellis (Aust)
The Melbourne Magic Festival casts its spell across the
Northcote Town Hall from 1 to 13 July 2013 and promises
to take you to the extreme end of visual theatre with over
175 performances of 40 different shows including our special
international guest from the USA, advisor to Criss Angel
and founder of Theory 11, Wayne Houchin.
The
full program of events is now up at www.MelbourneMagicFestival.com
and tickets go on sale from April 22
Last
year over 50% of the shows were completely sold out so book
early to
avoid missing out!
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5. Remarkable Magic #296 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
A
Palace show fit for Royalty.
A
visit to the Magic Castle last week ended up with me seeing
one of the best Palace shows that it has been my pleasure
to witness. It was well planned and booked, and a delight
to watch such skilled performers each making the room their
own; let me give credit to them all.
The
bill was emcee'd by funnyman Tom Burgoon, who started the
show by borrowing a quarter. Doesn't sound like much of
a kick off to a show, does it? Well believe me, he got lots
of laughs and warmed up the crowd instantly - he even set
up a 'call back' for later in the show. He quickly broke
the ice with the crowd and set the stage perfectly for the
first performer - the real job of any MC.
As
the first 'real' entertainer David Sandy performed a smooth
and polished act. He looks, and is, extremely skilled both
in his magic and the relaxed manner in which he presents
it. There was no hurry, no fuss - just smooth magic that
won the audiences heart and mind. There was an also a little
good-natured participation in the show from Burgoon, I always
enjoy this kind of crossover reaction between performers
- as did the Castle audience.
The
centerpiece of Sandy's show was the 'Blaney Levitation,'
which must surely rate as one of the greatest illusions
ever created. It is baffling and beautiful to watch and
fools the eye and mind in an immaculate fashion. The manner
in which David set his audience volunteer at ease was an
object lesson on the topic for other performers. Given the
shortness of the dress his volunteer was wearing---this
could have been a problem!
Burgoon
then reappeared to present his own act, which was original,
fast paced and very well received. He is a genuinely funny
performer, who has spent a great deal of time honing his
material into a seamless attack on his audience's funny
bone. His facial expressions and constant laugh lines were
enough to keep the audience laughing non-stop. His signature
'Toilet Paper From Mouth' (If you haven't seen him---don't
even ask!) was a delightful surprise and it made me laugh
a lot!
Closing
the bill was the 'Classic Contemporary' manipulation act
of Jason Andrews. Elegant and artistic, Andrews brings a
youthful charm and sophistication to this style of magic
that I haven't seen since the early days of Lance Burton.
The classic elements of a manipulative act are the framework
for Jason's tightly knit show, however it is his charm and
sheer presence that seal the deal.
I
have been following Andrews's career for quite a few years
now and the Castle audience just saw his eight-minute manipulative
act. However, I have seen his full-fledged show that incorporates
illusions, comedy and stage magic. Very few performers in
their mid-twenties can carry off an entire two-hour theatre
show the way Jason can.
Andrews
just returned from an extensive tour of Turkey, which included
a residency in the Trump Tower in Istanbul. He returned
with a rush of confidence and experience that has enlivened
his Castle show in no small way. The toughest test of a
magician is often the way he handles his applause and the
reaction to his feats of magic. The casual and knowingly
underplayed manner in which Jason presented his tricks and
accepted his applause resulted in standing ovations throughout
his Castle engagement making.
I
hope I have given you a taste of the great magic and comedy
that was on display at the Castle last week, in nearly 40
years I don't remember a bill that was better balanced and
booked. After 45-minutes the audience left the room discussing
in delighted voices what they had seen and isn't that exactly
what we want in our club.
My
only disappointment was missing out on a birthday drink
with the inimitable Milt Larsen, who had turned 82 earlier
in the week. Happy Birthday Milt - without you none of this
would have been possible!
I
just got a rave review for my 'Cruise Magic 101 How to make
a great living performing on cruise ships' in The Linking
Ring magazine. It is featured in my website.
www.nicklewin.com
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6. Corporate Banquets - #294 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
https://www.facebook.com/perondesign
I
love doing corporate banquet shows and get a lot out of
them. The income potential is usually pretty high because
they have budgets allocated for them. The atmosphere is
usually really nice and I usually get to perform in nice
banquet halls and country clubs. It is also a great way
to network with folks who can refer you to others they know.
I
wanted to list just a few techniques I have used over the
years when working corporate events. These are just simple
tips that have really made a HUGE difference for me in regards
to how well the event goes over. The show tends to be much
better received from simply following a few of these rules/tips
I have implemented a long time ago.
1)
Have your client introduce you to the CEO or the highest
ranked employee at the event. This is just a proper protocol
and not only makes you look good, but does some things for
you as well. I like to shake their hand and say thank you
to them. It also gets them to directly know who I am and
why I am there. In many cases, they are not the ones hiring
you and so there is disconnect. This way they get to know
me and it tends to build a better relationship. It also
allows others to see me talking with the CEO and so people
tend to treat me much better.
2)
I always will ask the client to give me the names of 3 people
who they personally feel are lively, outgoing and the life
of the party. I ask them for names of folks who do not mind
coming up and helping and if I mentioned their names, the
audience would love it. I do this because I want lively
adults helping me. I want folks who are fun and good-natured.
The client loves it because they get to be involved in the
selection and they give me names of people who are just
perfect. When I mention their names in the course of the
show, the audience goes nuts before anything has even happened.
They pay attention and the routine goes so much better.
3)
Meet and greet the banquet staff ahead of time. It is very
important to show respect to the banquet staff or the staff
running the event/meals etc. As much as the client is in
charge and making requests of you, the banquet staff has
to coordinate it all having them on your side is always
a win-win situation. They can help you in so many ways to
ensure you have things you need, proper staging and you
can ensure that you are not in their way. Very important
to take time when you get there to greet them and just go
over some things with them.
4)
Do your homework. What I always will do is check out the
website of the company I am performing for. I read up as
much as I can on their history, what they do and even names
of their board officers. This information is so helpful
as I will always customize the show and the routines and
the patter I use to reflect what their company does. They
love it because it is directed to what they know and can
relate to the client loves the effort you put forth to customize
the experience for them. If I hear a person's name or see
a name tag, I will usually already know who they are within
the company.
5)
Corporate based comedy is something I always do in my scripting
for corporate events. People want to laugh but they are
unsure of who you are or what they are to see. Jokes and
patter that ties in to corporate culture just plays really
well. They can relate to it and it always get them laughing
and engaging me. For example when you bring a person up
on stage you could say, "You're probably wondering
why I brought you up here. Well two words sums it up rather
well.....Human Resources." It always get a huge laugh
and usually gets a funny response from the helper you can
improvise off.
These
are just a few tips and techniques that I use that make
a huge difference for me. I hope they may help you as well
or at least remind you of important things you can do.
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.
Entertainers,
please visit:
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
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7. Magic - Art, Craft Or Neither
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Message by Anthony Darkstone - USA/Europe
At
the beginning of this series, I mentioned that I would be
including thoughts & musings from various guests who
have kindly shared their perspectives. This week I am delighted
to continue to welcome Ivonne Perez Montijo
For
just over 3 decades, has been active in Film & TV. She
is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and has also written
and produced independent short films and theatrical productions.
Her "day job" has been as "Pinky the Clown",
performing magic and entertaining young children all over
Los Angeles. Ivonne has a B.A. in Spanish Literature with
a minor in Theatre & Film from U.C.L.A. and a M.A. in
Religious Studies from C.S.U.L.B.
She
is currently studying music theory, piano, and guitar at
Long Beach City College. Ivonne is first and foremost a
writer and a story teller. She has written numerous poems
over the years and her work can be found on:-www.ivonnemontijo.wordpress.com.
I have not read all her written work but from the writings
that I have perused, itis indeed praiseworthy. Her conceptual
thinking and phraseology are superb. I have publicly stated
that some aspects of her work flow in a similar vein to
Kahlil Gibran. She is also currently developing her thesis,
"Mary Magdalene: Beloved Wife and Disciple of Jesus
of Nazareth" into a book. I am eagerly looking forward
to this as the topic has interested me for some 50 years.
She also has a page dedicated to inspiring thoughts on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ForTheLoveOfYou.April2012
For
reasons that will become apparent as you read the following
words, I am both deeply appreciative & delighted that
she responded to my request to contribute to the topic.
Of necessity, The Editor and I have chosen to publish it
in installments over the next few weeks.
The
Art of Magic - Part 3
By Ivonne Perez Montijo, M.A.
Mircea
Eliade states, "For of course, the shaman is also a
magician and medicine man; he is believed to cure, like
all doctors, and to perform miracles of the fakir type,
like all magicians, whether primitive or modern. In ancient
Egypt and biblical days, the priests were magicians. Go
back to Moses battling it out with the magicians of Pharaoh
in his attempts to free the Hebrew slaves. In Exodus 8:7
it states, "But the magicians did the same by their
secret arts and made frogs come up on the land of Egypt."
In
Acts 8:9-13 we find the following, "But there was a
man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the
city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself
was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from
the least to the greatest, saying, 'This man is the power
of God that is called Great.' And they paid attention to
him because for a long time he had amazed them with his
magic."
Johnny
Thompson, has stated that, "At one time we held a lot
of power until they caught a guy switching bricks at the
last second, a gold one for a real one, you know. But till
then we were held in pretty high esteem now we have had
to turn it into an art form instead of a religious form
- End of Part 3
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8. The Magic History Gathering At The Magic Circle
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Message by Dr. Edwin A. Dawes (UK)
The
renamed Magic Circle Collectors' Day will be held at the
Centre for the Magic Arts, London, on Saturday, 1 June 2013.
Organised
by Chairman Eddie Dawes and Peter Lane, the Programme is
composed of the following contributions:
The
Enchanted Parcels: A Wartime Tale of Magical Friendship
Devised
and presented by James Hagy with a supporting cast
As
in many nations engulfed in the struggle of World War II,
British citizens experienced shortages of food, clothing,
and other basic necessities. Rationing continued after the
War, extending well into the 1950s. Paper for printing was
scarce; transatlantic exchanges of printed matter and conjurers'
apparatus all but impossible.
Yet
the families of several English magicians enjoyed relief
from an unexpected source. As an accomplished economist
and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Paul
Gemmill theorized about the depravations of the War and
the merits of rationing. As a magician and publisher, under
his stage name Paul Fleming, he worked at a practical level
to alleviate these shortages for his friends, including
Robertson Keene, Bert Pratt, Wilfrid Johnson, and George
Jenness. They also collaborated across the Atlantic, kindling
the spirit of conjuring creativity through the exchange
of props, dreaming of new publications, and sharing visits
by the Flemings in the immediate post-war years.
In
this presentation, the voices of Fleming and his English
magical colleagues will tell their own story based on their
wartime correspondence.
75
Years of Genii by Richard Kaufman
Last October Genii, launched in 1936 by William Larsen Senior
and now the longest-running commercial magic magazine, celebrated
its 75th anniversary with the 'Genii Bash' in Washington.
It was masterminded by Editor/Owner Richard Kaufman, and
acclaimed by all attendees as a truly memorable event.
It
seemed highly appropriate therefore that the Magic History
Gathering at The Magic Circle should recognise this historic
occasion and invited Richard to present the story of these
75 momentous years. Breslaw's Last Legacy by James Smith
James is a book collector and keen amateur researcher from
the UK. In this talk he will take us on a journey back to
the 1780s when the Prussian magician, Philip Breslaw, was
performing at his prime. An apparent untimely death led
to the publication of his "last legacy".
James
will unveil his research on the story behind the publication
of Breslaw's Last Legacy and reveal the contemporary influences
that shaped the book. Along the way he will introduce us
to other magicians of the period as well as a number of
other contemporaneous conjuring publications. This is not
only a story of one book but a snapshot of magic at the
tail-end of the eighteenth century.
Three
Conjurers and the Vanishing and Reappearing Maidservant
by Ian Keable
A
print purchased on an impulse buy from the Bob Read sale,
entitled The Conjurers 1753, led Ian Keable to investigate
an 18th century unresolved mystery. The maid servant Elizabeth
Canning vanished in 1753 and then made a miraculous reappearance
one month later, claiming she had been held in a house of
ill repute without sustenance. The truth, or otherwise,
of her story embroiled, amongst others, the author Henry
Fielding in its wake and became as celebrated a 'hoax',
with its depiction in numerous prints and books, as the
Bottle Conjurer and Mary Toft, the 'rabbit breeder'.
Some
Seldom Seen Tricks from Hoffmann
By Will Houstoun
A
selection of items from the works of Professor Hoffmann
will be presented.
Exhibition
The
Works of Hoffmann
Mounted by Will Houstoun
Philip
Breslaw
Mounted by James Smith
In
addition to his talk, James will also be displaying a small
collection of books and newspapers relating to his research
that will help transport us back to the late 18th century.
Coffee
will be served from 10.00 a.m.
Tickets (including lunch and afternoon tea) £40
Available from The Magic Circle, The Centre for the Magic
Arts,
12 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD
Tel. 020 7387 2222
Email cma@themagiccircle.co.uk
Payment may be made by cheque (payable to 'The Magic Circle')
or by Visa /
MasterCard.
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9. In Celebration of Dick Stoner
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Message by MikeD (US)
It
was a great day, despite the less than perfect weather.
It had been difficult, but everyone had managed to keep
the secret, so when things kicked off with Tom Henry the
Mayor of Fort Wayne presenting Dick Stoner with the proclamation
of "April 13th 2013 as Dick Stoner Day", Dick
was, for the first time since I have known him, speechless.
Later
we had a celebratory dinner for Dick at Don Hall's Guesthouse
that evening. International Secretary of the International
Brotherhood of Magicians, Don Wiberg, was there to install
the new Ring 221 officers . the pretext that had been used
to keep Dick in the dark about the day's events. Ron London
was there to 'oversee' the mayhem.Rick Fisher and Jim Snapp,
along with Don, provided the entertainment.Ron Danielwicz,
many IBM members from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois
all made the trek to help Dick and Dee Celebrate.
After
the installation of officers, Ring 221 President Terry Owens
presented Dick with a 'Lifetime Membership' to the Ring
he helped found so many years ago, the ring named in honor
of his father A.H. Stoner as well as celebrate his 60 years
in the IBM and longer still in magic.
Next
Ron presented Dick with a collection of letters from friends
of Dick's that couldn't be there . The Academy of Magical
Arts, Gary Franks, The Statler Brothers, Past International
Presidents Jack Brown and Bev Bergeron. Friends Rick Wilcox,
Tony Brent, Walter Blaney and Paul Gertner sent letters,
as did many of the 'young' folks Dick had encouraged over
the years, Mac King, Lance Burton and Michael Close (remember,
compared to Dick, everyone is young . except, maybe, Ron
London). Then Jim Snapp, Rick Fisher (and Riley Rabbit),
Ron London and Don Wiberg entertained us. It was a great
day . in spite of the less than perfect weather.
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10. Buying and Selling Vintage & Historical Magician
Goods
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Message by David Haversat
We
are looking to purchase photos, lithographs, letters, postcards,
certain books and antique magic apparatus. Please contact
me for prompt, confidential services.
Are
you looking to consign your magic? Have duplicates? Many
items on are lists are consignment pieces from various collectors.
Call or e-mail me to find- out how we can sell your magic.
We
buy collections.
We
appreciate your interest-
Always Buying And Selling-
Please call (203) 828-8058 with any material you may wish
to sell.
Best,
David
antiquemagicprops@gmail.com
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11. Broken Wand - Paul Gerber
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Message by Bob Durante
For
anyone who follows the Cleveland Magic Scene Paul Gerber
wowed Kids and Adults alike for many years with his great
magic and comic skills.
He
passed away after a brief bout with cancer. Paul was a great
guy and an excellent performer.
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12. IBM Ring 45, Miami, Florida - One Day Mini Magic Convention
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Rick Del Vecchio
IBM Ring 45 President
Miami, Florida
Elks
Lodge 1676 and IBM Ring 45, Miami, Florida are hosting a
one day mini Magic convention on May 11th. The full day
includes a magic flea market, lunch, two lectures, close-up
show, appetizers followed by an Italian dinner, Stage Show
and silent auction.
Part
of the proceeds go to Elks Charities. The Dinner Show is
open to the public. Click here for details:
http://www.ring45.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/May-Magic2.pdf
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13. 4th Annual One-Day Magicfest Convention
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Message by Ken Spanola, Convention Chairman
The
Warren Hamilton I.B.M. Ring 175 will host the 4th annual
one-day MagicFest convention in Tampa, FL on June 22, 2013!
This
year's event will feature mentalist Richard Osterlind in
a rare Florida appearance. Richard will be giving a fantastic
lecture and he will perform in our Parlor Show as well.
Geoff Williams and Samuel Patrick Smith will also be lecturing
and performing in what is sure to be an unbelievable full
day of magic! Harry Allen (from Daytona Magic) will also
be doing his unique and always fun-filled lecture.
Please
feel free to make copies of the attached convention flyer
and show it your magic club and magic friends. Convention
Registration is only $35 for a FULL Day of Magic. We're
expecting a sold-out convention this year and to avoid a
delay at the registration desk, call Melissa Spanola, 813-885-2449
(we take credit cards) to make your reservation in advance.
The
convention will once again be held at the beautiful Embassy
Suites hotel, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, FL.
Convention
Registration begins at 8:30AM with the Dealers/Flea Market
Room doors opening at 9:00AM. The first lecture starts at
9:30AM. For a full schedule, go to our website - "Convention"
link for additional information:
http://tampamagicclub.com/
There will be a large Dealers Room, packed with Great Dealers
from all over Florida. We will again have Flea Market tables
in the Dealers Room that will be loaded with lots of outstanding
magical treasurers. There will surely be something for everyone.
If you would like to have a Flea Market table, while they
last, call Ken Spanola, 813-885-2449. A flea market table
is only $10 for paid convention registrants.
So
as soon as you finish reading this:
Call Melissa Spanola at 813-885-2449 to make your Convention
Registration
If
you need a Flea Market table or would like to be a Dealer,
call Ken Spanola at 813-885-2449. He'll even take your Convention
Registration at the same time.
The
Warren Hamilton I.B.M. Ring 175 thanks you for your help
and we look forward to seeing you at MagicFest on June 22nd.
Magically,
Ken Spanola, Convention Chairman
813-885-2449
PS.
Richard Osterlind will be holding an extra fee event on
Sunday, June 23rd at The Magic Emporium. The 4 hour Workshop
will feature some of Richard's most outstanding items and
has a limited number of attendees. The fee for this workshop
is only $50.
Call
ASAP to make your reservations at The Magic Emporium - 813-265-WAND.
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14. Illusion Dream Team Set To Thrill Auckland, New Zealand
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We hear magicians from all over New Zealand are planning
to come to Auckland
to see one of the biggest selling magic shows on earth today.
The
Illusionists.
22th
May - 2nd June | The Civic, Auckland
Tickets: www.buytickets.co.nz
Or 0800 Buytickets
Performance Times
Wed to Sat 7.30pm, Saturdays 2pm,
Sundays, 11am & 3pm. Tues 28 May, 6.30pm
******If
you are planning to see this fabulous magic show make sure
you also attend the Kevin James & Jeff Hobson Joint
Lecture in Auckland on Monday 27th May.*******
The
Illusionists:
* The Anti-Conjurer aka Dan Sperry - Shock illusions
* The Enchantress aka Jinger Leigh - Skills of grace and
gravity defiance
* The Escapologist aka Andrew Basso - Death defying escapes
* The Gentleman aka Mark Kalin - Classic magic reimagined
* The Inventor aka Kevin James - Magic inventions and ground
breaking illusions
* The Mentalist aka Philip Escoffey - Master of the unexplained
* The Trickster aka Jeff Hobson - Comedy magic. The biggest
selling magic show on earth will appear on The Civic stage
in May for a two week season featuring seven world grand
master magicians in The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible.
The
Illusionists: Witness the Impossible launched in January
2012 with a sell-out season at Sydney Opera House reaching
an audience of 31,000 in nine days, followed by a Mexico
City eight-day season with an audience of 42,000.
More
recently the show packed out Adelaide Festival Centre and
Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and will visit Auckland
before a launching world tour from London's West End.
The
hand-picked cast of internationally renowned illusionists
together create a blockbuster stage show featuring a stunning
mix of their most outrageous and unbelievable optical illusions
including nail-biting Russian roulette, jaw-dropping acts
of levitation, mind-reading, disappearance and escapes.
This
show sees the magicians take their cue from the showmanship
of the great illusionists of the past - such as Houdini
- and combine it with contemporary sets, costume design,
technology and live band Z, best known as touring band for
Hip Hop legend NaS, to create a spell-binding family-friendly
blockbuster. Creative Producer Simon Painter says the show
is a world first, with each of the seven international illusionists
the best in their niche and together creating a 21st century
stage spectacular that will leave audiences spellbound.
"From
Dan Sperry's shock illusions to comedy magician Jeff Hobson
to Escapologist Andrew Basso who performs the Houdini inspired
underwater escape live on stage, there is no other group
of magicians who can deliver the mind-blowing entertainment
that The Illusionists do at every show.
"Kevin
James, The Inventor, is the man who created most of the
famous illusions and tricks that you'll see performed anywhere
in the world by top magicians, and we have him bringing
his favourite illusions to life as part of the show."
Robbie Macrae, Director of THE EDGE Performing Arts Centre
says that The Illusionists is a magic show like never before
seen in New Zealand and another major stage show for Auckland
and the rest of New Zealand to enjoy.
"We're
incredibly excited to have secured The Illusionists for
a season at The Civic.
We haven't had a blockbuster magic show of this kind in
Auckland before and we know that the theatricality and artistry
of the show will completely astonish our audiences."
To
book or for more information go to:
http://www.the-edge.co.nz/illusionists.aspx
YouTube
clip - The Illusionists - Witness the
Impossiblehttp://youtu.be/nAqq_OCC-3Y
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15. 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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16. 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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