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Issue Number: #1067
Date: Sunday 12th January 2014
Editor: Alan Watson
www.watson.co.nz
E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1.
Editor's Message
2. David Copperfield Engaged To French Model Chloe Gosselin
3. Magicseen No. 54
4. Combined IBM/SAM Convention
5. This Year In Magic - The Podcast
6. Remarkable Magic #333 - Nick Lewin
7. Photos and Videos at Your Show - #325 - Kyle Peron
8. Blackpool Magicians Convention 2014
9. 2014 January Magic Castle Schedule
10. Fifth Annual Magic At The Beach Convention
11. Ruth Carlsson Passed Away
12. E-Book, The Business Of Table-Hopping
13. Broken Wand Karl Norman
14. John Ferguson Magic Equipment For Sale
15. Australian Public Magic Shows
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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Happy New Year to our Magic New Zealand ezine readers.
The
new private group on FaceBook for New Zealand Magicians
only is proving to be a great success. The group encompasses
news items, lectures, public magic shows, conventions, tours
and television shows. If you are a Kiwi and don't have access
please drop me a line...
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Remember
if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. David Copperfield Engaged To French Model Chloe Gosselin
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Article forwarded by Peter Phillips (US)
Los
Angeles Times
By
Christie D'Zurilla
David
Copperfield has conjured up a fiancée!
He
and French model-designer Chloe Gosselin have been engaged
for a while now, the illusionist revealed in a recent magazine
interview.
"I'm
engaged and in a committed relationship with Chloe in my
mind and my heart," Copperfield told Hello!, after
being nudged about his reputation for dating the world's
most beautiful women back in the 1990s.
That
era, which included six years with Claudia Schiffer, was
"a long time ago," he said.
Gosselin,
28, who met Copperfield, 57, six years ago, is the mother
of their 3-year-old daughter, Sky.
The
magician is the most successful solo performer of all time,
the mag said, having grossed more than $4 billion. And yes,
he does have his own island. Eleven of them, as a matter
of fact, in a Caribbean archipelago known as Copperfield
Bay, which is where the couple live.
And
it sounds like a pretty swell joint.
"Because
of my work I have the privilege of living in extraordinary
places around the world," he said, "and I wanted
to re-create the details of those experiences here - from
the water pressure in the shower to the thread count in
the towels."
Must be magical.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-david-copperfield-engaged-chloe-gosselin-20140106,0,2243669.story#ixzz2poV3TRO7
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3. Magicseen No. 54
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Message by Chris Wasshuber
Vol.
9, No. 6, January 2014; 60 pages
Cover: David Williamson
Welcome - editor's letter
Letters
News
The Kranzilla is Here! - The Comedy Monster that is Nathan
Kranzo - interview by Graham Hey
News
Dealer Shout Outs - Special 'extra' announcements from a
few regular advertisers
The Best of 2013 - best products of the year
Envy-lope - Brandon David & Chris Turchi
Perfect Open Prediction - Boris Wild
Ace - Richard Sanders
Electric Touch + - Yigal Mesika
Inferno - Joshua Jay & Card Shark
Clarity Box - David Regal
Way Out - Marc Oberon
Syd & Fanny - Where Are They Now?
Matt Sterling: Danger Man - interview
The Christmas Show - Humour from Mark Leveridge
News
Club Land - The Magic Circle - Mark Leveridge
David Williamson: Genius - cover article/interview by Graham
Hey
Pro and Cons: It's All a Matter of Opinion - Mark Leveridge
Displaying children's show props - a valuable idea or a
waste of time?
Avoiding The Repeat Performance - How to remember which
tables and groups you've done - Mark Leveridge
Scott Pepper: Carry on Cruising! - Interview
Masterclass
Chair Swindle - Andy Nyman
Card Mark - Ian Adair
Reviews
Tenyo Ghost Card - Effect - Lubor Fiedler
Fate - effect - Manuel Llaser
Tenyo Money Shock - effect - Kenichi Komiya
Envy-lope - effect on DVD - Brandon David & Chris Turche
[sic]
Tenyo Magical MRI - effect - Toru Suzuki
Isabella Star 2 - mentalist effect - Peter Turner
Smoke and Mirrors Bristol - Live Reviews
Vladimir Dimitri Kockov
23rd November 2013 - House Magicians - Richard Newman &
Mark Bennett
KISS-ing IS Good For You - Why Keeping Your Magic Simple
is the Best Way to Go - Mark Leveridge
Next Time ...
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Back Issues
To
purchase go to: http://www.lybrary.com/magicseen-no-54-p-411516.html
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4. Combined IBM/SAM Convention
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Message by I.B.M./S.A.M. Combined Convention Team
Happy
Holidays from the I.B.M. / S.A.M. 2014 Combined Convention
Team!
Just
a quick reminder for those planning to go to the 2014 Convention
that have not yet registered for the event. The registration
fee is $495. Don't hesitate - REGISTER TODAY!
The
2014 Convention will be held in St. Louis, Missouri from
July 1 through July 5. The host hotel is the Renaissance
St. Louis Grand Hotel located at 800 Washington Avenue.
Room rates are $115/night single or double plus applicable
taxes. This rate is applicable three days prior and post-convention
(based on availability) if you plan to stay and make it
a vacation. You can reserve your room by going to: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10723061
going to the convention website at www.ibmsam.com, or by
calling the hotel at 1-888-236- 2427. Be sure to tell them
you are with the I.B.M./S.A.M. Combined Convention to get
the convention rate.
Thinking about competing at the convention? You can enter
one, two or all three contests! The I.B.M. and S.A.M. will
be holding their annual stage and close-up contests with
cash awards totaling over $30,000. If you are a member of
both organizations, your act will be considered for the
awards being given by both organizations. In addition, the
Combined Convention will be the host for the North American
FISM Championships. Entry slots available to North America
for the 2015 FISM World Championships of Magic in Rimini,
Italy will be awarded to the TOP North American residents
with a score of 80 or better. This is the ONLY way for a
North American magician to compete at the 2015 FISM. For
more information on all three contests and to register for
the contests, go to the Combined Convention website - http://ibmsam.com/contests-temp/.
Following on the successful presentation of the Lance Burton
Teen Seminar in Phoenix, the Combined Convention will present
the Lance Burton Young Magicians Seminar on June 29-30.
This event is being sponsored by the I.B.M. and S.Y.M. and
is open to all young magicians between the ages of 7-19.
We are planning two different tracts - one for magicians
7-12 and the other for the 13-19 year olds. This is the
MUST ATTEND event for young magicians!
Along with the outstanding competitions taking place in
St. Louis, there will be lectures and evening shows presented
by top magicians from around the world. Enjoy performances
and lectures by our team of Family Entertainers, The Fat
Brothers, The Magic of Germany AND The Magic of Korea. These
events include top artists such as Danny Orleans, Dani D'Ortiz,
Miguel Angel Gea, Christian Engblom, Timo Marc, Gaston,
Lukas, Yu Ho-Jin, Henry Evans, Shawn Farquhar and Xavier
Mortimer to name a few. (Note: Acts are subject to change
without notice.)
Interested in being a Dealer at the Combined Convention
- check with our Dealer Chairman, Obie O'Brien to see if
there any spaces open. Send an email to dealers@ibmsam.com.
As you can see, the 2014 Combined Convention will be an
EPIC event!
Meet Us in St. Louis where IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MAGIC!
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5. This Year In Magic - The Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells (US)
To
close out the year of 2013, we "put the band back together."
Dodd Vickers, Cameron Ramsay and David "Silly Billy"
Kaye join me from our podcast days on the Magic Newswire.
Unfortunately, Chase Goforth (our "fifth Beatle"),
was unable to join us because of the flu.
Find
out what everyone has been doing during this past year as
we give a run down on the world of magic in 2013 from our
perspectives. We talk about magic in the movies, magic conventions,
Las Vegas shows, live magic shows, and magic on television.
On the blog is a list of many well-known (and some lesser
known) magicians and wives who have passed on during this
past year.
This
"after Christmas" special podcast is available
online at: http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com/
Happy
New Year!
Scott
Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
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6. Remarkable Magic #333 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
Magical
Gems in 'The Junkyard!'
Happy
New Year to all off our Magic New Zealand readers!
It
has been a busy holiday season for Susan and myself, as
we moved from Las Vegas to Austin, Texas and settled into
our new home there. I am really looking forward to meeting
up with all the Texan magicians and becoming part of the
thriving magic community that exists in this part of the
world.
If
you live out here in the Lone Star State then drop an email
in my direction to say 'Howdy,' at nicklewin1@mac.com
My first exposure to Texas magic was when I performed and
lectured at the TAOM Convention a couple of years ago, and
I was knocked out at what a friendly bunch they are and
I can't wait to get to know y'all better.
Now
that the move is completed, I am looking forward to spending
some quality time with the three booklets that Susan ordered
as my 'magic present' this Christmas. They look like gems
from the masterful mind of the great Wayne Dobson. I am
eagerly awaiting his new career-spanning book that is scheduled
for release later this year, as Wayne is truly one of magic's
greatest treasures.
Having
shuffled between Nevada and California twice in the last
year, I guess it only makes 'crazy logical' sense that my
first public show since relocating to Texas, is going to
be in Los Angeles! I have only performed for three nights
at the Magic Castle in the last 28 years and this will be
the first time in 25 years that I will be presenting my
full show in California at a public venue.
I
am both pleased and proud to be flying out to LA to perform
the opening night of 'Junkyard Magic,' on 5th February;
this is a brand new venture by my dear friend and colleague
Steve Mitchell. This is a new monthly magic/dinner show
at 'The Junkyard Café' in Simi Valley and it looks
like shaping up to become a fabulous addition to the Southern
California magic scene. It's a great opportunity to catch
top professionals perform the 'long form' versions of their
shows rather than the 'Reader's Digest' versions featured
at the Castle.
The
show will be hosted by the great Pop Haydn who is dropping
into our current time zone to present some of his incredible
feats of magic and amusement. Haydn has been named performing
'Magician of the Year' at the Magic Castle an amazing six
times, Always a delight to watch, Pop and I have been friends
for many years but this will mark the first time we have
had the opportunity to perform together. Watch out 'Junkyard…'
I
will be performing my award winning 'Nick Lewin's Comedy
Magic' show that was featured for 5 years in Las Vegas at
the Maxim Hotel, plus a few new effects that will surprise
even those who caught my Sin City show. I will look forward
to meeting up with old and new friends at the event, so
if you live in the Los Angeles area, I extend a heartfelt
welcome for you to come along and be a part of this inaugural
performance.
A
special dinner kicks off the evening at 7.00pm followed
by the show at 8.00pm. The cost of the dinner and show is
just $30-or as I like to think of it, 'a couple of shots
of Patron at the Castle!' If you get together a group there
are even discounts available. A reservation is required
for the event and can be made by calling 805.520.5865. You
can get full details of this, and upcoming bookings, at
www.junkyardmagic.weebly.com
We
are going to be having a blast on the 5th February at that
debut night of 'Junkyard Magic,' and I sincerely hope that
you join us to be part of the fun, be there or be square!
My
blog is at www.remarkablemagic.com
My web site/online store is www.nicklewin.com
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7. Photos and Videos at Your Show - #325 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
http://www.Facebook.com/perondesign
This will be probably the shortest article I have ever written
and shared. For some of you, that might make you smile a
lot. Enjoy as I hope even in these short few sentences,
it gets you thinking.
Question:
You are at a Birthday party show and the client wants to
take photos or video the show. Do you let them and how do
you handle it?
Answer:
I am very confident in the show that Kelly and I put on.
We spend many hours each week working on it and working
out exactly who we are on stage and off. I know that no
one else can be like Kelly and I or how we present our show.
If a birthday party client is paying me to provide memories,
then I feel it is only right that those memories be allowed
to be captured.
Those memories are going to be shared with family and friends.
If you are confident in what you do, that is free marketing
and advertising for you. It gets folks talking and that
can often leads to more interest which leads to more inquiries
which leads to more paid gigs. A Win-win situation.
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8. Blackpool Magicians Convention 2014
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Message by Derek Lever (UK)
The
complete line up of artistes for the Blackpool Magicians
Convention on 21st, 22nd, 23rd February, 2014 is as follows:-
Jeff McBride, Dan Garrett, Hayashi, Woody Aragon, Rick Merrill,
Henry Evans, Aldo & Rachel Colombini, Mel Mellers, Tabary,
Jordan Gomez, Daryl, Oscar Munoz, Shoot Ogawa, Paul Gertner,
Mathieu Bich, Jay Sankey, Rocco, Clive Webb & Danny,
Valerie, Attraction, Supertells, Claudius Spect, Graham
Jolley, John Martin, Wayne Dobson, Michael J. Fitch, David
Ginn, Ian Rowland, Anson Lee, Colonel Custard, Patrick Redford,
Men In Coats, Paul Derek, Erwan Bodiou, Jupiter, Oliver
Tabor, Boris Wild, Obie O'Brien, Joan Caesar.
The
competitors in the British Children's Entertainer's National
Championships on Saturday morning are:-
Silly Scott, Magic George, Mr Merlin & Okey Dokey The
Dragon, David Tomkins, Brian Daley, Colonel Custard. The
compere is Oscar Munoz.
There
are THREE GALA SHOWS with a total of 26 artistes, 20 Lectures,
16 Close-Up Performers, 8 Magic Speed Daters and 6 Master
Class presentations plus over 100 Magic Dealers from all
over the world.
Visit
www.blackpoolmagic.com and download a Registration Form
or contact the Registration Officer Arthur Casson on E.mail:
arthurcasson@aol.com
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9. 2014 January Magic Castle Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
January
6-12th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early-early: Chef Anton
Early: Bjorn Hanson
Late: Georges-Robert
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Jack Nasher
Late: Mark Shortland
Palace
of Mystery
John Shryock & Mari Lynn
Dana Daniels
Peller
Theatre
David Gabbay
Jimmy H.
W.
C. Fields Bar
Rich Cowley
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Bjorn Hanson
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Frank Thurston
Lecturer
- Sunday 12th
Jeff McBride & Eugene Burger - Hosted by: Dr. Larry
Hass
January
13-19th - Jeff McBride's Magic & Mystery School Week
Close-Up
Gallery
Early-early: Bill Cook
Early: Jordan Wright
Late: George Parker
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Lawrence Hass
Late: Bryce Kuhlman
Palace
of Mystery
Jeff and Abigail McBride
Peller
Theatre
Eugene Burger
Michael Carbonaro
W.
C. Fields Bar
Tim Wise
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
George Parker
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
The Genie of Good Luck
Lecturer
- Sunday 19th
George Parker
January
20-26th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Fitzgerald
Early: Garrett Thomas
Late: Toto
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Collins Key
Late: Kozmo
Palace
of Mystery
Kyle Knight & Mistie
Michael Goudeau
Peller
Theatre
Chris Mitchell
Greg Wilson
W.
C. Fields Bar
Jack Medlevine
Friday Luncheon - CUG
Garrett Thomas
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Frank Thurston
Lecturer
- Sunday 26th
Garrett Thomas
January
27 - February 2nd
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Chris Korn
Early: Jared Kopf
Late: Jonathan Pendragon
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Peter Samelson
Late: Chris Capehart
Palace
of Mystery
Kerry Pollock
Mr. Mysto
Christopher Hart
Peller
Theatre
Phil Van Tee
Pop Haydn
W.
C. Fields Bar
Patrick Heitkam
Friday Luncheon - CUG
Jared Kopf
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Chuck Jones
Lecturer
- Sunday 2nd
Peter Samelson
Performers
are subject to change due to circumstances and availability
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10. Fifth Annual Magic At The Beach Convention
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Message by Mike Heidtman
Hurry
!! There's still time to register for Magic at the Beach
being held January 16-18th, 2014 in Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
at the Ocean Dunes Resort & Conference Center. All rooms
are $59USD/night and all rooms are ocean front.
Talent
will include Fukai from Japan, both Gaston and Timo Marc
from Germany, Pilou from France, Woody Aragon from Spain,
and Eric Buss, Tom Burgoon, and John Carney from the USA.
Beginning with the awesome Welcome Reception Dinner Show
through the weekend filled with workshops, lectures, in-house
shows, Dealer's Room, prizes, ending with the Champions
of Magic show being held at the Carolina Opry, this is an
event that is not to be missed.
Visit
us at www.MagicattheBeach.org for all the latest information.
We'll see you at the beach !!
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11. Ruth Carlsson Passed Away
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Message Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
It
is with sadness and regret that we inform you long time
member, Vaudeville Star and beyond, Ruth Carlsson, has passed
away Tuesday, December 17 at 2:30 pm.
She
was 93 years young. Ruth performed all over the world for
over 60 years with her husband Carl. She recently performed
at The Magic Castle with her famous plate spinning act along
with Milt Larsen on the Palace of Mystery stage for the
fiftieth anniversary, January 3rd, 2013.
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12. E-Book, The Business Of Table-Hopping
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Message by Paul Lelekis (US)
I
have a new e-book out at Lybrary.com (just came onto the
site today!) called The Business of Table-Hopping.
This
e-book covers just about every topic involving table-hoping
that would help either a currently working professional
or someone who wishes to enter this very lucrative career!
Here
is the link for Lybrary.com to get to this, and my other
12 e-books:
http://lybrary.com/paul-a-lelekis-m-163788.html
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13. Broken Wand Karl Norman
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Message by Tony Weiland
It
is with a very heavy heart that I must tell everyone of
the passing of Karl Norman. He passed away on Christmas
after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his
wife Norine and many many friends who all loved him dearly.
His contributions to the world of magic are many, from helping
Gene Gordon build his magic shop and manufacturing many
of the tricks he sold.
To
all the years of working behind the bar at the legendary
Forks Hotel with Eddie Fechter. He always had time to share
a story, joke, or trick with people and usually left them
laughing. He lectured throughout most of the continental
United States and also in Canada and twice in Europe.
For
years he has been considered the "Dean of Western New
York Magic" and his influence will be felt for many
generations to come. Karl would not want people to be sad
but to celebrate the times we had together. Although today
I feel the world is just a little bit less magical.
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14. John Ferguson Magic Equipment For Sale
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Message by John Ferguson (New Zealand)
Alan
I have discussed this with you before ( a few years back)
- but never wanted to sell anything - however I am moving
to a smaller house and realise it is time to say goodbye
to my Stage illusions ( which I haven't used for 20 years
!!).
Can you assist me or point me in the right direction to
sell the following items:
Substitution Trunk (Excellent condition built in 1970 by
Percy Bishop, Magician Napier)
Don
Rose Dolls House (Excellent condition built by Jack Hannah,
Cabinet Maker, Napier in 1968)
Super
X levitation (complete except for actual board (table) which
has been missing in transit).
Zig
Zag Illusion New bought in London in 1990 used probably
no more than 20 times. Excellent condition.
If you could give me some idea what these items would be
worth that would also be of assistance.
I
have also many magazines, books, etc dating back to early
1900's many of which came originally from the closure of
the 1945 Hawkes Bay Magicians Club, which was all passed
on to me in the 1960's.
I have also just about every 'trick" imaginable which
I will also sell, but too large a collection to list here
!!
Perhaps
I should have an "auction weekend" here in Napier
with everything on display ?
Any
suggestions or ideas would be great. I have always said
I would not sell any of my precious Magical Equipment, even
though I haven't been active for some 20 years now - but
reality tells me I should. None of the Family have any interest
in taking the lot - so here go's.
John
Ferguson
Ph 0800 546430
motel_1@hotmail.com
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15. Australian Public Magic Shows
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Message by Tim Ellis (Australia)
Jan
9 to 11: Melbourne - Mickey's Magic Show
Jan 10: Adelaide - The Magic, The Illusion with George Stas
Jan 10 to 19: Sydney, Riverside Theatre - Band of Magicians
with James Galea
Jan 14 to 18: Perth at the Subiaco Arts Centre - Pip the
Comic Illusionist
Jan 15: Wollongong -Mickey's Magic Show
Jan 17 to 20: Sydney at Carriageworks - Bullet Catch with
Rob Drummond
Jan 18 to 26: Perth - The Illusionists
Jan 19: Adelaide - Mickey's Magic Show
Jan 19 to 25: Brisbane - The Illusionists 2.0
Jan 21 to 23: Melbourne at NICA - Magic Class with Anthony
DeMasi
Jan 29 to Feb 1: Melbourne at Gasworks - In 2 Minds with
Cath Jamison
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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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"Archives"
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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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