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Issue Number: #1097
Date: Sunday 1st June 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. Cruise Ship Mentalist Wanted
3. Johnny Depp to Play Houdini in 'Indiana Jones'- Esque
Movie
4. Phil Cass Wins Major Australian Show Business Award
5. Leon Etienne Has Talent
6. June MAGIC Magazine Is Busting Out
7. Remarkable Magic #351 - Nick Lewin
8. Diversity And Equality In Shows - #343 - By Kyle Peron
9. Magic Theatre Festival In Hamburg
10. Monday Night Magic In New York
11. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
12. Magic Domain Names For Sale
13. Timeless Magic Starring Jason Andrews
14. Bev Bergeron On The Road
15. KIDabra International Conference
16. Alan Shaxon's 'Confabulation Deluxe'
17. Michael Grandinetti At Grand Sierra Resort
18. Combined IBM/SAM Convention - Schedule of Events
19. e-zine Archives
20. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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2. Cruise Ship Mentalist Wanted
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Message by Jeff Hobson
I'm
looking for experienced mentalists for my Illusionarium
show aboard the Norwegian Getaway. 6-month contract. 6 days
per week/2 shows per night.
Need
powerful presentation, fast-moving and big "wow"
factors.
Humorous
or serious presentations are accepted. Just need strong
effects and leave on a high note. Approximately 15 minute
set needed.
Only
reply IF you are experienced with years of live performances
under your belt. Only reply IF you have live-performance
video clips of the effects you wish to present and can send
the URL links to me or via dropbox. Do not reply unless
you have experience and the video clips available to view.
Submit to: jeffhobson@mac.com Thank you, Jeff Hobson
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3. Johnny Depp to Play Houdini in 'Indiana Jones'- Esque
Movie
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Article forwarded on by William Bowers
Screen
Crush
For
his next trick, Johnny Depp will play famed magician Harry
Houdini. Continuing his tradition of wearing silly hats,
the actor is in negotiations to star in 'The Secret Life
of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero' (now
that's a title), which is said to be in the vein of an 'Indiana
Jones' story.
According
to THR, Depp will play the legendary magician in the new
film from Dean Parisot, the director of 'Red 2,' which features
Houdini as not just a magician, but an investigator of the
occult - so it's definitely territory with which Depp is
familiar, given that he gets to wear a hat and spend time
in the supernatural realm. Since he's been in several Tim
Burton films, as well as movies like 'The Ninth Gate' and
'From Hell,' he's surely a pro by now.
The
film is based on the book of the same name by William Kalush
and Larry Sloman, though we wouldn't be surprised if the
title gets shortened a bit for the big screen. Depp's last
two films haven't been particularly successful, with both
'Transcendence' and 'The Lone Ranger' failing to impress
critics. He's currently working on 'Black Mass,' in which
he plays notorious criminal Whitey Bulger before he reprises
the role of the Mad Hatter for 'Alice in Wonderland 2.'
Also on the horizon: 'Pirates of the Caribbean 5'and 'Mortdecai.'
No idea where this Houdini film will fit into his schedule,
but maybe he can pull some free time out of one of his silly
hats.
Read
More: http://screencrush.com/johnny-depp-houdini/?trackback=tsmclip
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4. Phil Cass Wins Major Australian Show Business Award
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Message by Adam Mada (Australia)
The
Australian 'MO' Awards acknowledge excellence in live performance
and I am proud to advise that at the 38th Annual 'MO' Award
Ceremonial Dinner held this week, our friend and colleague,
Phil Cass, was named the Australian Specialty Act of the
Year (for the 8th time!) ...and there was more to come...
he was also awarded the biggie... the Gold 'MO' for the
Australian Performer Of The Year, so named in the honour
of Peter Allen. I believe Phil has created history by being
the first magician to win this prestigious show business
award.
Congratulations
go to Phil Cass and Philippa for consistently being at the
top of their field.
Well
done. This is such an honour!
This
is great news for Australian magic and magic in general.
Appreciate
you spreading the word,
http://moawards.com/awards/2014-winners/
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5. Leon Etienne Has Talent
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
One
of the hit television shows in the U.S. is "America's
Got Talent" (AGT) which kicked off this week on network
TV. During season eight, Leon Etienne, an American illusionist,
and Romy, finished in a respectable 13th place which is,
I think, higher than any other magician on that program.
Leon sat down with me to chat about his experience and gave
some interesting, back stage insight to his preparations
and performances.
You
can hear it all on this week's podcast on The Magic Word
at: http://TheMagicWordPodcast/scottwellsmagic/leon-etienne
Of course you can listen online, download the MP3 file or
get it through iTunes. Just check out the Podcast store.
Thanks
for your donations. I sincerely appreciate your financial
support via PayPal to ScottWellsMagic@gmail.com And of course,
thanks for listening!
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6. June MAGIC Magazine Is Busting Out
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Message by Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine
Last
month, we launched the MAGIC Magazine Digital Network with
an exclusive Doug Henning interview, the opening of The
Magic Show movie, "Let's Talk
Hecklers,"
and MAGIC Live presentations from Kevin Spencer and Tina
Lenert. There were also video tutorials from Chad Long,
Gregory Wilson, Karl Hein, and Steve Valentine.
If
you're a print subscriber and you haven't signed up, you
really should do so. It's free and it's easy. Just visit
our website, and click on Sign Up.
And
if you're still on the fence about subscribing, either for
the print/digital combo or digital-only, please take a test
drive. For just $4, you can sign up for a month and see
what it's all about.
And
here's just a sample of what it's all about this month:
Garrett
Thomas
Our cover boy performs his Imagination Coins and teaches
The Web Grip, Tilt Get Ready, and The Ring Thing.
L&L
Audience
As an example of just how good an L&L Publishing audience
can be, watch Bill Malone get 'em on their feet with his
Standing Ovation Invisible Deck performance.
The
Tempest
For most of April, Teller's vision of The Tempest appeared
in Las Vegas. See a sampling of illusions presented in the
show, as well as hear commentary from the magician who directed
it.
Magic
to Teenagers
Danny Orleans and communication expert Michael Brandvein
analyze Danny's performance of Paper Balls Over the Head,
including all performance techniques that he uses when presenting
this routine to teenagers.
Let's
Talk
This is the second installment in our original series of
subject-driven videos featuring performers talking about
performing. This time it's "Let's Talk
Volunteers,"
with Kevin James, Mac King, Jonathan Levit, Chipper Lowell,
Justin Flom, Fielding West, and Armando Lucero.
Wayne
Dobson Talks
One of the most talked about presentations at the 2013 MAGIC
Live was Wayne Dobson being interviewed by Jeff McBride.
If you missed it, now's the time to see it. If you were
there, you probably want to watch it again. It will make
you laugh, and it will make you think!
It's
all in the June 2014 MAGIC Magazine experience
plus
a lot more!
Visit
MyBookshelf and M360 at www.MAGICmagazine.com.
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7. Remarkable Magic #351 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
A
little about lectures, past and future.
Last
week Susan and I had the great pleasure of attending the
Martin Lewis magic lecture here in Austin, Texas. Although
I have known Martin for nearly forty years I've never had
the opportunity of hearing him lecture and it was well worth
the wait. There is no area of magic on which Martin is not
a brains trust of knowledge and I was both entertained and
informed by his 90-minute lecture.
There
were many highlights to the lecture with Martin's experience
and creative approach illuminating all the material that
was on display. Many of the items were from his Magikraft
product line and Martin and his charming wife Susi did a
lot of business at their product table. If you couldn't
find an item to fit your style or taste during this lecture
then you just weren't trying!
Martin
was battling a sore throat and potential total loss of his
voice but you would never have known by his witty and entertaining
presence. A top-notch performer and magical thinker Lewis'
lecture was truly a learning experience, even to a gnarled
old road warrior like myself. If you have a chance to catch
him lecturing in your neck of the woods then do yourself
(and your audiences) a favor and make sure you attend---
you will not regret it.
The
next best thing to attending a Martin Lewis lecture is taking
a digital stroll through his website and ordering some of
the audience tested routines that you will find there. You
can access his online store at www.magikraft.com
I
am delighted to say that I am going to be giving a rather
unusual two-day teaching experience myself on June 9th and
10th in Cupertino, Northern California. The event is presented
in association with the Society of American Magicians Assembly
#94 and is rather interesting in the way that it has been
constructed. The activities kick of with me giving a full-scale
public performance on Monday the 9th at the De Anza 3 Auditorium
beginning at 7.00pm. The show will be followed by a magicians
only lecture scheduled to begin at 8.00pm in the same location.
I
love the fact that attendees of the lecture will actually
get to see a performance before I move into lecture mode.
It is a wonderful way to allow the attendees to get an overview
of the ideas that I will be presenting during the lecture.
I think this is a very innovative and effective way to present
the lecturer to his full potential. The price for the lecture
is a mere $25 for non-members and $5 for SAM 94 members.
My
lecture is a chance not only to teach some great magic but
also to distill a great deal of performance information
into an entertaining package. I do not lecture on a very
frequent basis and am happy to say that it has proven extremely
successful when I do. I give some priceless information
during the lecture that was imparted to me by my three wonderful
mentors Ken Brooke, Billy McComb and Maurice Fogel. I hope
all my friends in the Northern California area will attend
as I have some really great surprises in store.
On
the evening of Tuesday June 10th I am presenting a hands-on
Master Class between 5.00pm to 7.00pm and I will be going
into considerable detail on some very specific effects for
those present. Attendance is going to be limited to 8-12
people and I think this will prove to be a really enjoyable,
highly productive, one of a kind, event. From 8.00pm -10.00pm
that same evening I will be presenting a Performance Critique
Workshop and working with attendees on material from the
own repertoires. I am really looking forward to this segment
and feel it will prove to be a wonderful learning experience
for everyone participating.
Full information on this two day event are obtainable by
contacting Phil Ackerly at ackerlymagic@gmail.com or by
calling 408 246 8422. I certainly will be looking forward
to meeting old friends and making new ones during this rather
unique two-day event.
My
blog is at www.remarkablemagic.com
My web site/online store is www.nicklewin.com
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8. Diversity And Equality In Shows - #343 - By Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
As a deaf person and deaf magician, I feel that I personally
have to tell my audiences (in different ways) that I am
deaf. Many comedians talk about this as breaking the ice.
Audiences get uncomfortable because they do not know what
to do and how to react. The moment I poke fun at myself
and my deafness, they are totally OK with it because I AM
OK with it. It allows them to forget about it and accept
me and get on with having fun.
It
also opens me up to being able to answer questions they
may have after my shows. I encourage it because that is
how people learn.
Now
in regards to ethic and racial diversity within a show performances,
I think it should be done. However, this does not mean you
have to hit the audience over the head with it.
I
really feel that audiences can learn this and see this through
your example. It is how you behave and how you act that
sets the tone.
For
example, if I am doing a routine using multiple helpers,
I make sure to choose a good selection of ethnic diverse
kids. Now it does not mean I pick a child acting bad simple
because they are ethnic. Any child can be good or bad regardless
of the color of their skin etc. It just means that I can
choose diverse helpers without drawing attention to it.
If
I am doing a routine using pictures, I do try to make it
more ethnic diverse. Many tricks already come this way.
I am a designer, so I often customize my tricks and routines
and make them diverse for me.
Once
again I am drawing attention or focus to it. I am showing
through simple example and the audiences will appreciate
it.
You
can draw focus to it if your show is all about anti-bullying
or if it is on accepting everyone or equality. If you have
a themed assembly show, then yes, you want to draw attention
to it as that helps get the message across.
I believe in empowerment. I empower myself every time I
openly tell an audience that I am deaf and they end up being
so cool about it. It eases their minds and makes them relax.
If I do not, they question things and feel tense. It makes
an audience uneasy because they are not sure how to react.
So by doing this, I tell them that I am OK with it so you
can be too let's move on and have fun. It always works.
I
would rather empower and educate than hide.
Kids
want to feel included. They do indeed know what they look
like and are very aware of who they are when they see a
picture they can relate to. This is why I try to show equality
and diversity in my shows.
I
still feel that I do not have to beat them over the head
with it. I can really show by doing. It's almost like treat
with respect to gain respect. I show then diversity in simple
ways and not draw attention to it.
Equality
is supposed to be something we do not have to think about.
So in this light, I make diversity just a normal part of
what I do and the audiences and adults appreciate it.
Now
with having a double handicap myself, I can clearly state
that we want what everyone wants and that is too simple
be treated as everyone else. We want to be treated with
equality and not be treated special. We want people to see
us as "normal". Just another person on this life
enjoying it and doing what we have to do. Certainly it may
be harder for us, but we manage and we get by.
We
appreciate folks who simply treat us fairly. I think people
can go overboard trying to be TOO nice to us with a handicap
or ethnic diversity. This is OK but it sends this single
that we need help and that you must help us. In most cases,
we really do not need help at all because we have taught
ourselves how to adapt. We just want to have a good time.
I am happy to announce that my newest book, "FESTIVAL
MAGIC", is finished and is NOW available at http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
This 112pg book is filled with the most up to date information
on how anyone can work and succeed in the festival and fair
markets.
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.
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9. Magic Theatre Festival In Hamburg
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Message by Wittus Witt (Germany)
The
fourth "Hamburg Magic Nights" will take place
in Hamburg from August 22nd to 24th this year. After having
played in smaller theatres during the past three years it
will now be hosted by a larger theatre.
The
cast:
Markus
Zink, Germany's premier theatre magician with his spectacular
show called "Schrott" (Trash).
Markus
plays his programme at least once a month in a "real"
theater in the south of Germany. He will be performing his
show for the first time in the North right now. Have a look
at his fantastic website: http://www.zauberzink.de (see
also MAGIC, issue May 2013)
Sebastian
Nicolas, Germany, 2nd Price winner manipulation in Beijing
2009 has created a new full evening show which he is going
to present in Hamburg. see him at: http://www.sebastian-nicolas.de/
Peter
Honegger from Switzerland is a professional actor in the
first place. His magic theatre show is called "Secrets"
and has been played very successfully in his country many
times.
Here you can get an impression: http://www.peterhonegger.ch/schauspieler.html
Finally
even Wittus Witt will present a new one hour show, named:
Magic-Game-Magic.
And
it is him who organizes the festival.
If
you happen to be in Hamburg around that time send an email
to abc@zaubernaechte.de
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10. Monday Night Magic In New York
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Message by Joyce Basch, "Ms.gician"
Monday Night Magic, in the Village part of New York City,
is a fabulous addition to the entertainment in the "Big
Apple."
Harrison
Greenbaum is a top-notch Master of Ceremonies, keeping the
audience laughing and responding with each word and each
magic effect. The show included four Magicians and a Juggler.
Michael Chaut, the closing act, was a Magician par excellence!
His unusual Egg Bag routine, his book prediction, and his
engaging patter kept the audience alert, alive, attentive.......
and laughing. During intermission, Close Up Magic is presented.
After the show, it was a treat to join the performers and
other visiting Magicians at a nearby restaurant. Of course,
we shared Magic effects!
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11. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
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Message by - Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
Latest
updates on VanishLive.com include:
-
Video: David Copperfield On Amazing Race Finale And More
- The Silent Treatment Digital Edition By Jon Allen
- Derren Brown: Master of Illusion
- SAC Vasanth Has Tricks Up His Sleeves
- Steve Mayhew - What Women Want By John Lovick
- GP Magician Retires With West End-Style Farewell
- Neil Patrick Harris Announces Choose Your Own Autobiography
- Business Cards and Online Printing - Kyle Peron
- Hand Picked Astonishments, Card Forces
- What I Learned from Mark and Nani: Steve Spill
DAILY
magic news, articles from around the world and reviews from
working professional magicians.
Visit
us today at:
http://www.VanishLive.com
-
Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
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12. Magic Domain Names For Sale
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Message by Magic Mike
Magic
Domain Names For Sale
The
below domain names have been running successfully online
for more than 15 years and have helped to turn over a fortune.
www.magician.com.au - $50,000
www.magicshop.com.au - $50,000
Any interest please contact Mike in Adelaide at magic.mike@bigpond.com
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13. Timeless Magic Starring Jason Andrews
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Message by Jason Andrews (US)
For
the last several months since returning from China I have
been working to re-brand my name and my magic as "Timeless."
On June 27th in Mesquite, NV my new show "Timeless
Magic" will premiere at the Casablanca Resort. This
show, still in its infancy, is in the work-shopping stage;
trying out new ideas, vignettes, costumes, illusions. I
would love for YOU to come and see what we have been spending
all of our time creating. Tickets start at $15 for General
Admission & $30 for VIP.
For
Tickets:
Fri. June 27th
Sat. June 28th
www.startickets.com/events/item/timeless-magic-featuring-jason-andrews
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14. Bev Bergeron On The Road
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Message by Bev Bergeron (US)
We
just when through a whirlwind of a weekend at the Double
Tree Hotel/Convention Center.
The
Florida Magic Convention was honoring me for my years of
performing and my creation of my clown character, Rebo.
I created this character for the first videotaped TV show
in 1959 and the next year began 5 years of weekly network
performing first at CBS-TV and then ABC-TV.
After
about an hour of interviewing by Dan Stapleton, I set at
a makeup table, told stories of my early days and put on
my clown makeup. After my wife, Alouise, assisted me into
my wardrobe, the music started from our old TV show "The
Magic Land of Allakazam" and I performed an act that
I created in 1962. After several crazy clown gags Rebo blows
up a round balloon and he starts to "fly" about
the stage, while playing with the balloon it burst. When
the balloon burst Rebo begins to cry and the music builds
with "Send In The Clowns" - blackout. Finish and
so is Rebo and this act. The only way I will do it again
is for $25,00000000000. and the price may be higher by tomorrow.
Three
hours later I was on the stage again in the banquet room
with my people face performing a comedy magic act and finishing
with another old gone act - my pantomime cigarette act.
I'm
happy to say that I received a standing ovation for each
of these two acts. I could not have pulled off these acts
if it were not for my Wife, Alouise, children and their
kids. One drove all the way from Norfolk (he is in the Navy)
just to help out. My old makeup was thrown away and Jim
Green and his helper, Robert (Bob) supplied me with new
- anyone need clown makeup?
For
those who have not gone through some form of torture today
and wish to have some, they can go on FaceBook and someway
or other view pictures of my Rebo act. You can start by
bringing up >Bev "Rebo" Bergeron<on Facebook.
That is all I know - I have been shown scores of pictures.
If you are really sick, you can watch a video made by Carmel,
my daughter. It is in two parts. Go to Facebook and type
in Carmel Bohlen.
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15. KIDabra International Conference
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Message by Mark Daniel (US)
August
11-15, 2014 in The Resort Town of Pigeon Forge, TN
The Music Road Hotel Complex and Conference Center
The Year of Wow!
Starring this year: Paul Osborne, TX - The Great Zucchini,
DC - Julian Mather, Australia
David Kaye, NY - Tommy James, MA - Donald Dunphy, BC - Ken
Kelly, UK
Michael Rosander, NC - Marcela Murad, FL - Tommy James,
MA - Danny Orleans, IL
Rachel Cloumbini, FL - John Reid, NY - Todd Neufeld, NY
- Kevin Heller, IN
Joe Romano, VA - Terry Evanswood, TN - Ken Scott, GA - Barry
Mitchell, TN
Todd McKinney, TX - Bruce Amato, TN - Max Howard, GA - Chris
Weed, AZ, Gary Shelton, NC
Tate Elliott, NC - John Bobik, PA - Skip Way, NC
And your Hosts Mark and Tami Daniel, plus more to come!
The
KIDabra Dealer's Room is one of the Top KIDshow Resources
in one room on Earth this August: Joining us for the first
time: Dan Wolfe's Smoky Mountain Magic
Along with Axtell Expressions, Barry Mitchel Products, Tommy
James Magic, magicbackrops.com - Jeff Jones, touchofclassformals.net
from Branson, Mingus Magic Feather Flowers, Showtime Magic:
The Home of The Joe Lefler Table, Wild-Columbini Magic,
Bruce Amato Magic, Todd Neufeld, Michael Messing Photography,
The Guest Lecturers Booth and more to come!
KIDabra
Conference happens in one of the Top Tourist Destinations
in the US: Pigeon Forge with DollyWood, Terry Evanswood's
Wonder's of Magic, The Titanic Exhibit, WonderWorks, Live
Music and Comedy Shows every direction like The Comedy Barn,
The Lumberjack Show, and The Dixie Stampede, along with
some of the Best Outlet Shopping on the Planet!
Tons
of restaurants are in the area and Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville
Restaurant opens this Summer just down the street from The
Music Road!
Nearby
Gatlinburg is amazing and is home of The Ripley's Aquarium.
America's Castle The Biltmore House is less than a 2 hour
drive. The Pigeon Forge/ Sevierville/ Gatlinburg area borders
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the most visited
in the US.
Info at mypigeonforge.com
Join
us this August for the Year of Wow!
Info on KIDabra Conference, Pigeon Forge, August 2014 is
at www.kidabra.org
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16. Alan Shaxon's 'Confabulation Deluxe'
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Message by Paul Stone (US)
Good
News .. Alan Shaxon's 'Confabulation Deluxe', one of the
most commercial and impressive mindreading and mentalism
effects in magic, is finally available again, although in
limited supply. We have been waiting to get this item back
in stock for a few months. These wallets are made in the
same superb high quality leather as the original Ken Brooke
Collectors Range, which we believe is unmatched.
The
bad news is that after honoring existing customers' orders,
we have just 25 of these outstanding wallets left to sell.
'Confabulation' is perfect for the working performer, and
is featured by many of the world's top professionals. It
guarantees you 5-8 minutes of solid, strong magical entertainment
with a knockout finish.
'Confabulation'
can easily be customised for corporate shows and personalised
for private bookings. There's a quick set up and it fits
into your jacket pocket. It is also the ideal trick for
any close-up workers who are asked to perform a stand-up
effect for a larger audience.
We've
kept the same price as for the last 5 years, $175, plus
$25 for the Confabulation DVD featuring the late Past President
of the Magic Circle, Alan Shaxon, performing his signature
trick in two different shows, and explaining his set up
and handling. This DVD is only available to purchasers of
'Confabulation Deluxe'. S&H is $10 within the USA.
'Confabulation
Deluxe' is a genuine reputation maker! If you are interested,
contact us at qualityevents@aol.com quickly. These 25 will
go fast, and it will be several weeks before we will be
receiving any more.
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17. Michael Grandinetti At Grand Sierra Resort
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Message by Michael Grandinetti
Michael
Grandinetti to appear for 8 weeks at Grand Sierra Resort
In Reno Nevada June 19-August 10
It
is a busy summer ahead for The Magic of Michael Grandinetti.
Starting on June 19, Michael will be appearing nightly at
the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV in "Masters of
Magic". On what is the world's largest stage (with
over a full acre of space), Michael will present his original
grand illusions, including making a brand new 500lb Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle appear in mid-air, cutting a girl in half with
a 24" circular saw, and vanishing from 15ft above the
stage. Michael will also present original magic vignettes
and audience interactive stage and close-up magic. The show
runs through August 10.
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18. Combined IBM/SAM Convention - Schedule of Events
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This is a preliminary schedule. Times and events are subject
to change.
Sunday
June 29
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Lance Burton Young Magicians Seminar
Monday
June 30
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Lance Burton Young Magicians Seminar
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration Open
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dealer Fair Early Bird Open
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm I.B.M. Board Meeting
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm S.A.M. Magic Endowment Fund Trustee Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm S.A.M. Magic Center Board Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm All Contestant Briefing
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Opening Night Welcome Party
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm Henry Evans Lecture
Tuesday
July 1
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Open
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Convention Welcome and Kick-Off Gala
Show:
Stars of Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolics
Farquhar, Stone, Evans and more
12:00
pm - 6:00 pm Dealer Fair Grand Opening
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm FISM North America Stage Contest #1
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm David Stone Lecture
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm CloseUp Show: The Fat Brothers
DaOrtiz, Gea, Engblom
10:00 pm - 12:00 am Midnight Mingle with Richard Turner
Wednesday
July 2
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Open
8:00 am - 9:30 am S.A.M. Life Member Breakfast with Shawn
Farquhar
9:00 am - 6:00 pm Dealer Fair Open
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Korea College of Magic - In Session
Casa, Yasuda, Kim, Gun, Ho-Jin, Yoo, EK, Ki-Moon, Lukas
1:00
pm - 4:00 pm FISM North America Close Up Contest #1
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Miguel Angel Gea Lecture
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm I.B.M. Annual Meeting
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Buses Load for Peabody Opera House
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Gala Show: Show Me the Magic
Xavier Mortimer, Alex Ramone, Sylvester the Jester, and
more
9:30 pm - 10:30 pm Buses Return to Renaissance Hotel
10:30 pm - 12:00 am Midnight Mingle with Richard Turner
Thursday
July 3
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Open
9:00 am - 6:00 pm Dealer Fair Open
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Family Entertainers - In Session
Danny Orleans, Doug Scheer, David Kaye
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm FISM North America Stage Contest #2
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Christian Engblom Lecture
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm S.A.M. National Council Meeting
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Buses Load for Peabody Opera House
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Gala Show: The Magic of Germany
Timo Marc, Gaston, Sebastian Nicolas, Trust, Martin Eisele
9:30 pm - 10:30 pm Buses Return to Renaissance Hotel
10:30 pm - 12:00 am Midnight Mingle with Richard Turner
11:00 pm - 12:00 am Invisible Lodge Meeting
Friday
July 4
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration Open
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Dealer Fair Open
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Magic of Germany - In Session
Marc, Gaston, Eisele, Nicolas, Timothy Trust and Diamond
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm FISM North America Close-Up Contest #2
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Steven Kline's Tech Sheet Lecture
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Cocktail Social
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm I.B.M./S.A.M. Gala Banquet, Milbourne
Christopher Awards
and Introduction of Presidents
* Due to construction at the Gateway Arch, the St Louis
4th of July Fireworks display has been moved to Forest Park
this year.
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm I.B.M./S.A.M. and People's Choice Stage
Contest Championship
10:30 pm - 12:00 am Midnight Mingle with Richard Turner
Saturday
July 5
8:00 am - 10:00 am I.B.M. Order of Merlin Breakfast (extra
cost event)
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Dealer Fair Open
9:30 am - 12:30 pm Registration Open (I.B.M. 2015 convention
registration opens)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Fechters Finger Flicking Frolics - In
Session
Farquhar, Stone, Evans, and more
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm I.B.M./S.A.M. and People's Choice Close-up
Contest Championship
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Dani DaOrtiz Lecture
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm I.B.M. Board Meeting
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Buses Load for Peabody Opera House
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Gala Show: The Magic of Korea
Yuji Yasuda, Ted Kim, Haon Gun, Yu Ho-Jin, Zeki Yoo, E.K.,
Do Ki-Moon, Lukas
9:30 pm - 10:15 pm FISM North American Championship of Magic,
I.B.M., S.A.M.,
and People's Choice Awards Presentation
10:15 pm - 11:15 pm Buses Return to Renaissance Hotel
11:00 pm - 12:00 am Final Midnight Mingle and autograph
party
11:30 pm - ?? Fat Brothers Seminar (extra cost event)
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