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Issue Number: #1017
Date: Sunday 12th May 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. Memorial/Celebration of the Life and Career of Peter
Reveen
3. Vanish Magic Magazine New Website Launch
4. Doc Eason: Connecting With Magic
5. Remarkable Magic #300 - Nick Lewin
6. The Ringleader - #297 - Kyle Peron
7. Magic - Art, Craft Or Neither
8. 2nd Leg Of The Terra Maya Tour
9. 77th Annual Convention Buxton 2013 - Programme Of Events
10. An Important Note From Walter Blaney
11. Broken Wand - Jim Lord
12. Broken Wand - Dennis Richard Loomis
13. Broken Wand - Dr. Bob Escher
14. Magicseen 50
15. 2013 Magician Of The Year SAMPA1
16. Illusion Dream Team Set To Thrill Auckland, New Zealand
17. Magic New Zealand App
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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Any Kiwi's that have not yet booked your tickets to see
the international show The Illusionists - do it now or you
will miss out seeing a fabulous show.
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
For more information go to item 16.
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2. Memorial/Celebration Of The Life And Career Of Peter
Reveen
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Message by Bill Smith (US)
Memorial/Celebration
of the life and career of Peter Reveen.
Sat.
March 18, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Sun
City McDonald Ranch Community Center, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge
Parkway, Henderson, Nv. 89012. Ph. (702) 270-7000.
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3. Vanish Magic Magazine New Website Launch
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Message by Paul Romhany Editor - Vanish Magic Magazine
We
are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website
- check it out - browse around at www.vanishmagazine.com
- you can still sign up for the newsletter we send out letting
readers know of any updates and when each issue comes out.
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4. Doc Eason: Connecting With Magic
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Message by Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine
"At
first I thought bar magic was all about the magic. And then
I realized it was not so much about the magic as it was
about selling whiskey. And then I realized it wasn't so
much about selling whiskey, it was making memories, and
then after that it kind of evolved into: it is really about
connecting people. Making connections is really the most
important part of what I do. The tricks are secondary; the
trick is not the thing. For me, it's very personal."
And
so begins our cover story tracking Doc Eason's 35-year journey.
Also in the May issue of MAGIC Magazine is the story of
what happens when documentary filmmakers (whose mission
is to probe, explore, and reveal) take as their subject
one of the world's greatest living magicians, whose life
and art are basically off limits to probing, exploration,
and revelation? The results can be fascinating, as they
are in two new documentaries focusing on North American
conjuror Ricky Jay and South American conjuror René
Lavand.
And
that's just the beginning. There's Wittus Witt's profile
of Markus Zink, a student of magic, art, and the art of
magic; and Arthur Mose's story of the complete known voice
recordings of Harry Houdini. Plus reports on the Academy
of Magical Arts Awards Show, Penn & Teller's Star on
Hollywood Blvd., the Madrid Magic Fest, Flasoma, remembrances
of Hans Moretti, Johnny Lonn, and Peter Reveen, as well
as columns by Gaetan Bloom & Kevin James, Mark Kornhauser,
Joshua Jay, Ian Rowland, Mike Bent, Payne, Milt Larsen,
and Tracy Atteberry & David Parr.
All
this and more in the May 2013 issue of MAGIC Magazine. Visit
www.MAGICmagazine.com.
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5. Remarkable Magic #300 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
People
you will meet up with as your career develops.
Here
is a brief primer on some of the useful, not so useful,
necessary and not so necessary people you will meet up with
as your career moves along in the entertainment world. It
is often easy to forget exactly who does what and who does
not. Sound a little nebulous so far? Good - it usually is!
Everything
in this little article is liable to vary dramatically from
performer to performer in the various situations in which
they find themselves. Therefore a few definitions are in
order:
An
Agent.
Noun.
1 a person who acts on behalf of another, in particular:
. a person who manages business, financial, or contractual
matters for an actor, performer, or writer.
. a person or company that provides a particular service,
typically one that involves organizing transactions between
two other parties. ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense
'someone or something that produces
an effect')
An
agent is the person who should have the contacts that will
bring in work for you. He is also the person who should
handle the contacts and work offers that come into you directly.
He should keep an overview of your career and keep your
datebook filled, he should also handle the contracting.
The
normal fee for an agent is 10%-15%. There may be occasions
when he splits a fee with another agent, what he should
NOT do is take a slice off the top and then receive a commission
as well. This is known as 'double dipping' and happens all
the time.
A
Manager.
Noun.
. a person who controls the activities, business dealings,
and other aspects of the career of an entertainer, athlete,
group of musicians, etc. She left it to her manager to deal
with the canceled concerts.
It
is not a manager's job to supply you with work. His job
is to oversee your career and have contacts i.e. agents
who will make job offers. He gives personal and professional
advice that will assist you in advancing both personally
and professionally in your career. For this service he generally
receives 15%-20%.
A
danger inherent with both agents and managers is that they
will take contacts that you present them and then disperse
them to the other acts they represent. Of course, if you
are receiving benefits from their other clients that outweigh
your contribution then this is no real danger. It does remain
something that needs to be carefully evaluated throughout
your working relationship.
I
particularly like this definition, which states 'it is left
to a manager to deal with the cancelled concerts.' When
you reach a certain performance level elegantly and painlessly
cancelling dates can be well worth the percentage you are
paying!
A
Producer.
Noun.
1 a person, company, or country that makes, grows, or supplies
goods or commodities for sale: an oil producer.
. a person or thing that makes or causes something.
A
producer is the person responsible for the gig you will
be working at. He may be a show producer, a corporate producer
or the representative of the production company that is
hiring you. It is the job of your agent and manager to bring
in some producers to hire you.
The
performer never pay money to a producer, he gets his money
from the production fee, and not the performer. If the producer
wants, or expects money other than this it is called a 'kickback.'
Giving 'kickbacks' is a long slippery slope that is very
difficult to stop once you have started. I strongly suggest
you avoid doing so ever.
Publicist.
Noun.
1 a person responsible for publicizing a product, person,
or company.
This
is a fairly easy concept. It is the publicist's job to present
you to the world in a good light and make it easier for
you to get booked. He does this primarily through the means
of print, multimedia and television exposure. A publicist
will usually expect a monthly salary but not a percentage.
He will often be able to book you onto television interviews
etc. due to his rapport from booking previous clients. Usually
these bookings will be unpaid.
Promoter.
Noun.
a person or thing that promotes something, in particular:
. a person or company that finances or organizes a sporting
event or theatrical production: a boxing promoter.
If
you land yourself a one man magic show in Las Vegas (about
a 75% chance, the way things are going currently!) then
you may well need the services of a promoter. If you have
a good producer then he will probably act as promoter, or
hire one. The promoter's job is as difficult as it is simple
- getting people to sit in those chairs front of house.
A
promoter is usually paid a monthly salary, although it is
not uncommon to organize a deal that could involve a percentage
of the 'house.' Most Las Vegas shows are fighting for the
same audiences, a good promoter could well be the key to
success. Of course, an effective publicist may be able to
do much the same thing - but don't bank on it. It is one
thing to write about how good a show is and quite another
to have 'bums in the seats' to prove it.
Next
week I will give some personal stories and thoughts on how
to juggle these elements into a cohesive whole.
I
have some great products and videos online. Check them out
on my web site.
www.nicklewin.com
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6. The Ringleader - #297 - 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
If
you have ever done children's shows, then you know the reason
you are there is for the birthday child and to make their
day and event extra special. After all, the parents are
your clients paying for this event. This is not to say that
you entertain only the birthday child. Obviously the entire
audience of children and parents should enjoy your show
equally.
However,
it is the birthday child's day and focus is placed on that
child throughout the show in various ways. Their name is
the magic word of the day. They become involved in special
routines during the show and perhaps receive a special gift
from you.
You
are there to make them feel special. But we must also be
aware that this focus placed upon the birthday child also
can cause said child to act in ways. Every child is different
and we as performers should be aware of that.
We
should also know that children act differently when at the
center of attention or the main focus. They are indeed the
ringleader. They are the person the other children watch
closely. Chances are the other children at the party are
relatives or close friends of the child. In order for the
children to fit in or feel comfortable, they watch what
the birthday child does and how he/she reacts.
This
is important to realize as it can make or break your show
if you are 1) not aware of it and 2) don't know how to handle
it. The children mimic the birthday child. If the birthday
child is polite, then the others tend to fall inline. If
the birthday child is hyper or out of control, the other
children act up in a domino effect.
There
are a few things you can do to help yourself when at children's
events that you do. When I get there, I always have the
mother or father introduce me to the child. It is important
for me to have this immediate interaction between the parent,
child and myself. It is the first interaction and it sets
the tone for the rest of the party.
I
try and show an interest in the child but that interest
is genuine and sincere. It is congratulating them on their
birthday. It is finding out what their hobbies are. Small
talk in this manner can keep a child calm but also get them
to know you better before the show starts.
When
the show starts, I make sure the birthday child is seated
front and center. The reason for this is not only to make
the child feel special, but to give you more control. If
the child is behind other children, they have a tendency
to not focus or pay attention. Having them front and center
allows you to have eye contact on them and a better control
when situations come up.
During
my show I also try and focus on the child and keep them
engaged. If they are engaged with me, they have less time
to act up. This does not always mean that they are up with
me helping out. In many cases, it is me drawing attention
to them by asking them a question or having them interact
from where they are seated.
I
also always request at least one of the parents to be present
and near the child during the show. I say one as I know
that most times one parent is busy with the cake or setting
up the next event. The parent being there is important because
it is a family show meant to be seen as a family. It is
also important because I am not there to discipline their
child. That is not my job. Having the parent there close
to the child calms the child down and gives me better control.
The
birthday child is indeed a ringleader. However, if you follow
some of these simple tips and techniques, you can have that
ringleader making not only him or herself special, but the
rest of the children as well.
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, it is 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 chose to publish it in installments
over the last few weeks. This is the final installment.
The
Art of Magic - Final Installment
By Ivonne Perez Montijo, M.A.
Art is the experience that the participant walks away with.
It is that moment in time however brief where one feels
connected to the mysterious, to the divine via one soul
to the other. Magic is the most ancient and mysterious of
arts. It was via the shaman/magician that the tribes connected
to the mysterious. This tradition continues with modern
day artists.
Yes,
Magic can be an art in the hands of an artist. The best
thing that we can do as artist is to rip off our masks and
to expose the soul that lies underneath and there we find
the words, the songs, the music, the art, the poetry and
the magic. And in that communion and sharing we uplift the
planet and others. Our experiences are merely the point
of reference for our art. It is in that creative space that
we find resonance and transcendence with life.
The
Art of Magic - End
By Ivonne Perez Montijo, M.A.
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8. 2nd Leg Of The Terra Maya Tour
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Message by Jay Scott Berry
Hey
everyone! I'm happy to report that the 2nd leg of the Terra
Maya Tour is about to commence. The first one, which began
in January at The Magic Castle, spanned 10 countries in
10 weeks. Highlights included over 70 shows at many of the
world's top magic venues as well as The Blackpool Convention,
where I emceed the International Gala show for over 3400
magicians!
This
next tour will continue that momentum with headline spots
all the way from the AbraCORNdabra Convention in Iowa to
the Spanish National Convention in Spain. In between are
encore shows at The California Magic Dinner Theater and
The All American Magic Theater. I'll be the guest star at
Maxwell Blade's Theater in Hot Springs before heading through
the Heart of Dixie with shows and lectures from Atlanta
and Asheville to Raleigh, Charlotte, Chattanooga and Myrtle
Beach.
A
hearty thank you to all my friends and colleagues for your
kindness and support. To keep up with dates and stories
from the tour, please visit me on: www.Facebook.com/Illusioneering
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9. 77th Annual Convention Buxton 2013 - Programme Of Events
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Message by Geoffrey Newton (UK)
IBM
British Ring No. 25
77th Annual Convention Buxton 2013
Wednesday September 4th - Sunday September 8th
(Programme of events - subject to alteration)
Wednesday
September 4th
12.00 noon to 5.45pm - Dealers and Registration Open - Octagon,
Pavilion
Gardens
2.30pm - Official Opening & Show - Buxton Opera House
4.00pm - Dealers Showcase - Octagon
4.30pm - Lecture - Tim Wright U.S.A. - Octagon
7.30pm - Ali Bongo Micro Marathon - T.B.A.
9.00PM - 'Gala of Youth' - Buxton Opera House
Thursday
September 5th
9.30am - 5.45 pm. - Dealers and Registration Open - Octagon
10.00am - Close-up Competition - Pavilion Arts Centre
10.15am - Ladies Day Visit to Chatsworth House
12.30pm - Lecture - Ricky McLeod - Octagon
2.00pm - Lecture - Paul Gordon - Octagon
2.00pm - Hospital & Special Venue Shows -
2.30pm - Face painting workshop - Pam Cooper - Octagon
3.30pm - Balloon Workshop - Graham Lee - Octagon
4.30pm - An Audience With - Ian Adair/Steve Short - Pavilion
Arts Centre
8.00pm - Stage Competition - Buxton Opera House
Friday
September 6th
9.15am - Annual General Meeting - Pavilion Arts Centre
9.30am - 5.45pm - Dealers and Registration Open - Octagon
10.30am - Jeffrey Atkins Memorial Lecture by Fergus Roy
- Pavilion Arts Centre
12.00noon - Lecture - Oliver Tabor - Octagon
2.30pm - Tribute to Alan Shaxon by Michael Bailey - Buxton
Opera House
4.00pm - Dealers Showcase - Octagon
4.30pm - Lecture- Richard Pinner - Octagon
6.30pm - Convention Gala Dinner - Palace Hotel (High Peak
Suite)
8.00pm - Nostalgia by Bob Hamilton - Buxton Opera House
10.00pm - Presentation of Awards and Late Night Show - Buxton
Opera House
Saturday
September 7th
9.30am - 4.30pm - Dealers and Registration Open - Octagon
10.00am - Lecture - Peter Wardell - Octagon
10.30am - Childrens Magic Showtime - Buxton Opera House
12.00 noon - International Close-up Gala - Pavilion Arts
Centre
1.00pm - Grand Charity Auction - Octagon
2.15pm - History of Mystery by Eddie Dawes - Pavilion Arts
Centre
4.00pm - Junior Workshop with Rick Tynan - Pavilion Arts
Centre Studio
7.30pm - Gala of Magic and Variety - Buxton Opera House
Sunday
September 8th
10.15am - Convention Service - Palace Hotel, Derby Room
11.15am - Lecture by Richard Cadell - Palace Hotel, High
Peak Ballroom
12.30pm - Stars of the Future - Palace Hotel, High Peak
Ballroom
1.30pm - Lecture - Diamond Jim Tyler U.S.A. - Palace Hotel,
High Peak Ballroom
Followed by Presidential Handover and close of Convention
- Palace Hotel, High Peak Ballroom
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10. An Important Note from Walter Blaney
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Message by Walter Blaney (US)
I
have a good magician friend in Massachusetts many in the
Northeast USA already know about, Lyn Dillies. She is a
long time, full time professional magician, probably the
premiere lady stage illusionist in our business. Among her
many venues, she has an illusion show that works with many
of the top Symphony Orchestras around the country. Several
years ago I drove to see her appear with the San Antonio
Symphony and was quite impressed with her magic, and how
she uses the beautiful music and the conductor himself in
her illusions. So I learned that Lyn is indeed a very good
ambassador for magic wherever she goes.
Only
this week I learned of a very special event she created
several years ago. It was for a one-time non-partisan political
rally in New Bedford, Massachusetts to promote just how
important it is for everyone to vote in our free country.
She created the highlight of the big event with a spectacular
magic stage illusion. The thousands there gave her a standing
ovation, and you can see it in a video at: www.yourvoteismagic.com
But
more importantly, Lyn has just published a small book that
tells the full story of her plan, from its first conception
to its final successful conclusion. And what a story it
is. I had no idea how much was involved for a full year
to make everything work. I was hanging on every word to
see if it was going to finally materialize. It reminded
me of my days of creating a new illusion, but this story
was bigger and grander, and I found myself cheering for
Lyn at the end. It's a fast and easy read, told from the
heart, and everyone in magic would do well to experience
for themselves the inspiration it produces deep down inside
every magician who wants to excel. I think you will be glad
you did. You can learn how to get the book at the above
video link.
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11. Broken Wand - Jim Lord
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Message by Stephen Weiss (Guam)
Sad
to report that Jim Lord, a resident magician in Guam passed
away April 22, 2013 from complications of diabetes. He entertained
many generations of children in Guam during his 40+ years
on the island. Originally he was an acrobat in a circus
and performed with his family. After a fall from the high
trapeze, he took up magic as a second career.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QatDOb8jKKo&list=PLC381EEFCA6ABAC30&index=5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlfCwBLjQLw
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12. Broken Wand - Dennis Richard Loomis
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Message by Dale Lorzo forwarded on by Geoffrey Hansen
Dear
Friends in Magic,
Dennis
Richard Loomis, a friend who we had recently talked with,
has gone on ahead without us, to join all his buddies on
the great celestial stage, where pain and suffering are
no more. It is with heavy heart that I am passing along
the updated news of the death of one of the most talented
and caring magicians of our times. Dennis or as his friends
lovely referred to as Denny or Doc, was born on August 31,
1943 in Manistee, Michigan and died on the afternoon of
April 26, 2013 at the age of 69 years seven months and twenty-six
days in Bay Point, California.
Except
for his first five years, magic and music were always a
part of Dennis's life. He started playing piano at age five
and got his first magic kit at age seven. Neither of these
two interests was ever far away during the next sixty-four
years. Besides doing the usual birthday party, Cub Scout
and Rotary shows, at age sixteen he presented his first
school show assembly
He
was part of the Manistee High School band where he graduated
Summa Cum Laude. He went on to the University of Michigan
where for a year he played the symbols in their marching
band, before transferring up state to Alma College to play
in their Scottish Kilt Band. Magic was a very good teacher
and taught him how to keep secrets. Dennis never would reveal
what they wore under those kilts. While at Alma College,
he also commuted for two years to play in the Saginaw Symphony
Orchestra. When he left Alma College he had graduated with
a double major in English Literature and Psychology. Both
of which would later be most useful in his magic career.
Loomis
was inspired by the elegance of Neil Foster's magic and
the versatility of Karrell Fox, who suggested that he become
a general practitioner magician, which he did. His mentor,
from a very early age was another professional magician
from Michigan, Dick Oslund. Dennis met many wonderful magicians
early on in his magical career at Abbott's Magic Get-Togethers
in Colon, Michigan. He became a close friend and confidant
to Doug Henning, Gene Anderson, Abb Dickson, Ormond McGill
and David Copperfield to mention a few. Dennis was equally
at home and comfortable with the intimacy of close-up magic
to the grand scale of large stage illusions.
Dennis
Loomis was very knowledgeable in the many aspects of his
craft and was a perfectionist. All his props were stored
in numbered boxes labeled by named and listed by cross-reference
on a master list, so he could easily find whatever he needed.
When learning a new routine, he said that you had to do
it a thousand times correctly. Dennis kept track while practicing
by putting hash marks on a sheet of paper for each correct
accomplishment, until he had learned the new magic effect
by doing it correctly one thousand times. When you saw him
perform you knew this system really worked for Loomis.
One
could say that Dennis was a magic renaissance man. He did
close-up magic, had a touring illusion show; Magic Capades,
was a writer and inventor plus manufactured his own magic
effects; all while working the library and school circuits
for pre-school to college age students. He could also play
the piano with the best of them and was always willing to
offer a helping hand to another magician to solve a problem.
An example of which can be seen in his two thousand plus
posts on The Magic Cafe. The last one of which was posted
just a few hours before his death on April 26th.
A
celebration for Magical Life of Dennis Loomis was held Friday,
May 3, 2013 in Bay Point, California. A small group of family
and friends gathered to share their memories of how Dennis
had influenced their lives. Such as the time on 9/11 when
Dennis setup his full magic show, complete with the sound
system out in the street in front of his home, to entertain
his neighbors in the mobile home park to help ease their
pain of that tragic day.
One
of his mother's care home providers was most impressed with
Dennis. He was the rare individual who really loved and
cared about his mother's welfare. He was always doing little
things for her and performing little magic shows for all
the residents of the care home to help brighten their days.
The
father-in-law of Dennis' brother, Kim, shared many of the
family stories revolving around Dennis. Several magicians
also attended to help share their love for Dennis; Chuck
Mignosa, Mary Mowder, Tom Allen, Roy Porfido, Lance Snead,
Ric and Kara Ewing, Sue Kellogg, Rick Allen and Dale Lorzo.
Lorzo the California Deputy of the Society of American Magicians
performed the Broken Wand Ceremony.
His
mother, Charlotte Roonan, brothers Kim and Vern Eppard and
his sister, Claudia LaGuardia plus many relatives, survive
Dennis Loomis. Condolences may be sent to Dennis's family
c/o Mr. Kim Eppard, 504 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, California
94566 or via e-mail to kimeppard@gmail.com<mailto:kimeppard@gmail.com.
The life of a brilliant
magician has been cut way too short.
Rest
in peace dear friend, rest in peace.
(More
details about the life of Dennis Loomis may be found in
January 2013 issue of the M.U.M. magazine put out by the
Society of American Magicians where he is featured on the
cover.)
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13. Broken Wand - Dr. Bob Escher
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Message by Dennis Schick (US)
Dr.
Bob Escher, Past International President of the International
Brotherhood of Magicians (2001-02), died at 4 am, Friday,
May 3, 2013, in hospice care in Little Rock, Arkansas. He
was 71. He was surrounded by his family: wife, Sandy; brother,
Bill; and three daughters.
Two
members of Ring 29 in Little Rock -- Jimmy Rhodes, a mortician
(Rhodes Funeral Home in Augusta, Arkansas); and Jim Henson,
owner of Mr. Magic -- will accompany the body back to Louisville
tomorrow (Saturday). The family will go back to Louisville
today (Friday).
Funeral
arrangements are being handled by Nunnelley Funeral Home
in Louisville, Kentucky, owned by Bob's close, personal
friend, Sherrell Nunnelley, and an IBM member. Their address
is 4327 Taylor Boulevard, Louisville, Kentucky 40215. (502)
368-3396. An obituary and funeral arrangements will be posted
on their Web site probably by late Sunday evening: www.nunnelleyfuneralhome.com
Bob,
a retired orthodontist, came to Little Rock regularly for
his cancer treatments and check-ups. He was diagnosed with
multiple myeloma in 1995, and at that time was not given
long to live. But survive he did for over seventeen more
years. After two bone marrow transplants, total body radiation,
and chemotherapy, the cancer went into remission. But it
was during the most recent visit to Little Rock that additional
lesions were discovered, and his condition worsened rapidly.
The hospital would not release him to travel, but only to
hospice.
During
all those visits to Little Rock over the years, Bob became
a virtual member of the area's magic family. He attended
Ring 29 meetings, including special meetings, and even performed
at some. He hung out at Jim Henson's Mr. Magic -- one of
the largest magic stores in the country -- just to be around
magic and magicians. They helped keep him going. He developed
close friendships with several Ring members, especially
Jim Henson and Jimmy Rhodes, who will take him home.
Here
is a write-up on him on the IBM Web Portal with more details
of his life:
DR.
BOB ESCHER. Bob Escher has been a member of the I.B.M. for
over three decades. He was inducted into the Order of Merlin
in 2002. Bob has served on numerous committees over the
years in the I.B.M. He served as a member of the Ballot
Committee and several years on the Convention Committee
in many capacities (1995-1998 Activities Chairman, 1999
& 2000 Registration Chairman, Convention Chairman in
2000). He also served on the I.B.M. Executive Committee
1996-1999 and has been a member of the Endowment and Development
Foundation Committee since 1999. Bob served as International
President in 2001-02. Bob enjoys performing close-up, parlor,
and stage. Bob is a retired orthodontist. SMILE! He was
Territorial V.P. for Kentucky for years, and served 20 years
as president of Okito/Burton Ring 64. He also is a member
of SAM Assembly 215.
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14. Magicseen 50
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Message by Chris Wasshuber
Vol.
9, No. 2, May 2013; 64 pages
Cover:
Steve Cohen
Welcome - editor's letter
Letters
News
It's the Celebrity Bit - Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito
Brilliant Blackpool! - report on the Blackpool 2103 convention
All In Character, Part 1 - Morgan and West
Jay Fortune, The Secret Agent
The Agent Equation: Agent = Volume Paid Work
Stefan Olschewski, Mesmerizing!
Quickies!
The 7 Deadly Sins . of Table Hopping - Mark Leveridge
1.
Bad Timing
2. Too Much Clutter
3. Angle Poise
4. Overstaying Your Welcome
5. Avoiding Resets
6. Projection and Attention
7. Contracted Time
Meanwhile
in Florida - Marks Mason's pool
News
Mac King, A Quick Catch Up! - interview by George Luck
Steve Cohen, The Millionaires' Magician - cover article/interview
by George Luck
Mel Mellers, The Cruise Missile! - interview
The South Tyneside International Convention - personal highlights
from
Stuart Bowie, Paul Preager and Chris Payne
Masterclass
The Great Escape - John Breeds
More ESP - Arun Bonerjee
Reviews
The Dwarfs - Stefan Olschewski - DVD and PDF of his FISM
act
Medallion - Martin Adams - card effect on DVD & gimmick
H.O.W. - Harry Robson - wallet
Booked - Steve Valentine - book test DVD
Gold Dust - Paul Gordon - book
Emotional Mentalism - Luca Volpe - book or PDF
The Ultimate Control - portable sound system
Connection - Jon Allen - 3 DVD set
AKA - 'Also Known As' - Rus Andrews - card effect e-book
Frankly Dis-Illusion-ed - Dean Metcalfe - Kindle e-book
The Grid - Richard Wiseman - DVD and special cards
Mentalities - Stefan Olschewski - 2 DVD set
The Butterfly Effect - Dave Forrest - DVD or instant download
More Than Just a Pretty Face - What it Takes to be a Top
Magician's
Assistant - Mark Leveridge
Club Land - Harrogate Society of Magicians - Mark Leveridge
Next
Time .
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15. 2013 Magician of the Year SAMPA1
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Message by Doug Edwards
Doug
Edwards has been selected by the SAMPA1 as their 2013 Magician
of the
Year. This award will be given to Doug at their annual Salute
to Magic on May 09 2013. Bob Friedhoffer will be performing
his one man "Magic and Science" show at this gala
event.
It
will be held at The Producers Club Theatre, 358 West 44th
Street, NYC 10036. Starts at 7pm. It is almost sold out
and tickets (only $20) will be available at the door.
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16. 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. TheIllusionists.
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
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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17. 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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18. e-zine Archives
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"Archives"
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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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