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Issue Number: #1103
Date: Sunday 13th July 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. I.B.M./S.A.M. Combined Convention Contest Results
3. Jonathan Pendragon's Felony's Dismissed In Court
4. The Simon Lovell Farewell Medical Fund
5. MAGIC Live 2015!
6. Remarkable Magic #353 - Nick Lewin
7. Frozen - #345 - By Kyle Peron
8. 2014 July AMA Show Schedule
9. Las Vegas Magic - July 2014
10. Sorcerers Safari Summer Magic Camp Press Release 2014
11. Bob Cassidy On The Magic Word
12. Paul Daniels BRAVURA
13. Trip to Dean Dill's Barber Shop
14. My Week At The Magic Castle Part One
15. My Week At The Magic Castle Part Two
16. Richard Osterlind's Las Vegas Workshop
17. Magic News Update
18. Great News about Magic Landmark
19. John Carney - San Francisco Lecture/Workshop
20. e-zine Archives
21. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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Great to be back home! Michele and I really enjoyed the
IBM/SAM joint convention in St Louis, Missouri. We caught
up with a number of old friends and made plenty of new ones.
Two magical highlights for us were getting an invite from
Johnny Gaughan to view his workshop and showroom; receiving
an invite from David Copperfield to visit his magnificent
museum. Two special occasions we will never forget.
Delighted
to report that we presented Kyle Peron with an Honorary
Membership Award for his weekly articles on marketing to
Magic New Zealand over the last six years.
I
am now on Instagram and if you would like to follow me my
subscribers name is: alanwatson11
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if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. I.B.M./S.A.M. Combined Convention Contest Results
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Message by Becki Wells
Publicity & Program
I.B.M./S.A.M. 2014 Combined Convention
The
results of the three contests held at the St. Louis convention
are listed below. We thank all the artists that participated
in the contests. Congratulations to the winners!
North
American Champion - Stage:
Trevor & Lorena Watters (Canada)
North
American Champion - Close-Up:
Shin Lim (Canada)
People's
Choice - Stage:
Hun Lee (South Korea)
People's
Choice - Close-Up:
Shin Lim (Canada)
I.B.M.
Stage:
1st Place - Hun Lee (South Korea)
2nd Place - DenDen (Japan)
S.A.M. Stage:
High Score - DenDen (Japan), Award of Honor Gold Medal
2nd
High Score - Hun Lee (South Korea),
Award of Merit Silver Medal, Originality Award
I.B.M.
Close-Up:
1st Place - Michael Dardant (USA)
2nd Place - Alberto Lorenzo (USA)
S.A.M.
Close-Up:
High Score - Seol Park (South Korea), Award of Merit Silver
Medal
2nd High Score - Reuben Moreland (USA)
Invitation
to FISM - Stage:
Christian & Katalina (USA)
Trent James (USA)
The Reed Sisters (USA)
Trigg Watson (USA)
Trevor & Lorena Watters (Canada)
Tim Wright (USA)
Invitation
to FISM - Close-Up
Michael Dardant (USA)
Hannibal (USA)
Shin Lim (Canada)
Alberto Lorenzo (USA)
Reuben Moreland (USA)
Two
other awards were given at the convention to our youth attendees.
They are:
McBride
Magic & Mystery School Scholarship given by the school
- this award went to Nathan Colwell
Sorcerer's
Safari Magic Camp Scholarship given by the I.B.M. Endowment
and Development Fund - this award went to Steffen Banta
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3. Jonathan Pendragon's Felony's Dismissed In Court
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Message by Jonathan Pendragon (US)
On
June 19th, Maurice S Newman petitioned the court on behaviour
of Jonathan Pendragon. Jonathan's felonies were knocked
down to misdemeanors and those were dismissed. The court
considered Doctors reports and the reports of the probation
officer in charge as well as personal letters from Jonathan's
wife West. In her remarks, the judge granted the petition
and wished other could turn their lives around to the degree
I had.
I
can't own a gun, nor do I want, I can vote and must explain
the status to federal, state and local authorities when
asked. Beyond that it's tabula rosa, a clean slate.
I
worked many hard years to achieve this, now I will get on
with inventing new magic.
With
Respect
Jonathan Pendragon
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4. The Simon Lovell Farewell Medical Fund
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Article by Randy Wakeman forwarded on by Mel Kientz (US)
Most
involved in the magic community are quite familiar with
Simon Lovell, through his several books, DVD's, radio and
television appearances, his countless magic convention appearances
on both sides of the Atlantic, and his long-running one-man
off-Broadway show "Strange & Unusual Hobbies."
Back in October, 2013, Simon suffered a severe multiple
break to his right femur, requiring surgical implantation
of titanium rods and some 2-1/2 months of hospital care.
Simon has not been able to function (or work) much since
that time, and recently has been admitted to hospitals five
times over the last few weeks. Presently, he is still hospitalized
for a variety of quite serious conditions. Simon is not
healthy physically, mentally, or spiritually.
Simon's eighty-three years young father, Tony Lovell, who
lives in the U.K., has been working to bring Simon home
to live with him for recovery, for an extended time. Tony
Lovell lives alone near Chelmsford, in the East of England.
Tony Lovell and his daughter have been working towards setting
up proper continuing medical care for Simon, and Tony Lovell
is further trying to absorb all the literal baggage and
costs . . . paying for Simon's return, storage and shipping
of his personal effects, and so forth. There is essentially
nothing left for Simon in the United States, sadly, in terms
of work, tangible assets, or even a suitable place to live.
Father Tony and his daughter Sue (who is a career matron
nurse) are going to have their hands full, to say the least.
Retired Constable Tony Lovell is going to have to put his
career law enforcement skills to work once again, this time
working to restore his only son's health. Simon is not capable
of much function at present and is clearly incapable of
managing his own affairs.
Every single nickel of the net proceeds from this little
fundraiser will go strictly to Simon's father, Tony Lovell,
who will use them properly and wisely toward Simon's recovery.
Tony is the type of person that would not ask for help personally,
but Simon has a long road ahead. This isn't a quick process
measurable in days, more like many months to a couple of
years.
This road does not include alcohol or fun to be sure, and
Simon will be accompanying his father to church, and will
be experiencing a healthy lifestyle and continuous medical
treatment for the first time in years, if he has indeed
ever had it. Simon looks to be headed to the U.K. shortly,
perhaps as soon as next week. At this extremely serious
point, having his father look after him is Simon's best
chance at recovery, perhaps his only chance.
Your
expressions of love, support, generosity and good-will be
a huge help and greatly appreciated by the Lovell Family.
Tony Lovell has promised everyone regular updates as to
Simon's progress.
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5. MAGIC Live 2015!
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Message by Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine
The next MAGIC Live will be in Las Vegas, August 9-12, 2015,
with the same registration rate of $385. Alumni Registration
(for those who attended our 2013 event) is now open.
If early numbers are any indication, it looks like "everybody's
gonna be here!" And the MAGIC Live team is already
coming up with some great surprises.
General Registration opens on Monday, June 16, noon Pacific
Time. An $85 deposit holds your spot. Visit www.MAGICmagazine.com/Live
and join the party!
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6. Remarkable Magic #353 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
Think-A-Drink
Revisited.
The
mini break in the publishing schedule of Magic New Zealand
coupled with a three-week tour in Europe has allowed me
to catch up with some reading and research. I would like
to draw your attention to some things that have particularly
caught my attention. It seems I always get nice responses
from my readers when I cast my somewhat jaundiced eyes over
the latest releases to the magic community.
There
are a handful of tricks that are guaranteed to be audience
favorites due to their very nature. These effects become
classics and are generally performed by a great many performers.
Sometimes you get a classic trick that is not often seen
performed live by magicians and its impact is better classified
in the 'legendary' category. Think-A- Drink is one such
effect. I have only seen the effect performed once when
Earl Nelson, presented his version of Alan Wakeling's Bar
Act. It totally knocked me out.
There
are more versions and names for this effect than you can
shake a martini at, but I will continue to refer to it in
this brief article as Think-A-Drink which was the title
given to it by the man who was so identified with it that
it became part of his name---Charles "Think-A-Drink
Hoffman. While Hoffman didn't invent the trick he certainly
perfected it to the degree that he definitively came to
'own' it in a performing sense. However I personally rather
like the title that French magician Ryss gave the effect,
'Le Barman de Satan!"
Billy
McComb always used to say that when a magician was looking
for a signature piece of magic to perform he would do well
to focus on tricks that are complicated to master and rather
painstaking to perform and you would find a lot fewer performers
presenting the effect in public. Think-A-Drink certainly
comes into this category. If you are looking for a classic
piece of magic that will stick in an audience's mind then
this trick comes high on any objective list you could make,
just ask Steve Cohen how he feels about it. Even better
Think-A-Drink has a plotline that can be summed up in a
sentence. "The magician poured out all kinds of drinks
from a single container---and we even got to drink them!"
The best tricks are the ones that can be summed up this
easily.
An
excellent source book of information was just published
that gathers together most of the important aspects of this
routine. The book is called 'Alan Bursky Presents Think-A-Drink,'
and it contains eleven previously published routines, some
fascinating articles and personal memoirs concerning this
particular effect. The book has been meticulously researched
and it does a wonderful job of making its information relevant
and useful to any contemporary magician.
On
a very practical level the final chapter detailing the various
resources needed to perform the mechanics of the trick is
probably worth the price of the book if you decide to add
the trick to your repertoire. If you purchase this book
and read it intelligently you can add the Think-A-Drink
to your show, which is quite something to say about a trick
that has made as many reputations as this one. I am equally
sure there are many magical historians and hobbyists who
will be excited to read the book just to add to their knowledge
about this somewhat forgotten classic.
The
book is published in an electronic edition contained on
a digital disc that can be read in a very effective PDF
format on your computer. The design and graphics in the
book are the work of co-publisher Steve Mitchell and coupled
with the classic magic artwork they make the book a delightful
read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and wanted to share my opinion
with you. I hope there are more volumes in this series to
be released.
The
Think-A-Drink book can be purchased for $33 plus shipping/handling.
For full details go to http://thinkadrink.weebly.com/
I have recently released two great new items for the working
magician. They are Lemon Aid and Ultimate Cards Across and
you can find full details about them at www.lewinenterprises.net
You
can reach me at nicklewin1@mac.com
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7. Business Card Vs Calling Card - #345 - By Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
There are really two approaches to take with a business
card. There is a branded calling card approach, and there
is also a "business" card approach. I have done
both for myself, as well as designed both for magic clients
of mine. Both are different and do different things for
you. The choice is really up to the individual and what
he or she wants to get out of the card.
So,
one thing you have to determine is if you want your card
to be a true "calling card" or more "business"
card. There is a difference between the two, and they both
can work for you. It really is a matter of personal preference
and what you want your card to do for you.
A
calling card is mainly a continuation of your brand message
and brand identity as carried across all forms of your marketing.
It may have your logo identity on it, as well as your various
contact information, website, phone number, etc.
A
business style card is one that will have this information
on it but will actually work as a way to generate business
for you. It becomes more of a marketing vehicle and might
include using the back of the card in some sort of way to
give the person an incentive to take action to call you,
go to your website, etc.
Also,
business cards do more than convey the information that's
printed on the card. A card that's ugly, dirty, printed
on perforated paper, or full of corrections screams loud
and clear that you're an amateur. No matter how many wonderful
services you offer, if your card brands you as unprofessional,
you lose business. A clean, creative, professionally printed,
and visually attractive card on the other hand, conveys
a positive first impression that lingers long after your
initial meeting.
Still,
a savvy business person knows that adding your unique marketing-oriented
text to a business card, in addition to contact information,
pays off. One strategy is to add text that gives your unique,
specific customer benefits.
For
example:
1)
Easy to PAY "Credit Cards Accepted"
2) Easy to get AHOLD of "Requests handled within 24hrs."
3) Easy to get ADVICE or INFO "Use our simple Information
form."
4) "Present or mention this card for a free magic trick."
5) "Receive your first show at 25% off by requesting
a promo kit."
6) "Log onto kyleandkellymagic.com for current discount
coupons!"
7) "Free upgrade to our deluxe package by mentioning
the number on this card."
8) The back of the card can be a useful calendar.
9) Survey, redeemable for a free gift - could direct them
to a web page survey, where they fill it out and get a free
gift or discount.
10) Punch card for frequent clients - acts as a referral
rewards system.
11) A fun optical illusion, magic trick, or question where
they can be directed to your website for more like it or
for the answers.
12) A calendar of your upcoming public performances.
13) The card could be a magnet to be used and seen on the
fridge by the prospect.
14) Could have a listing of most common measurement conversion
chart - gives them a reason to hold onto it for their use.
15) A list of your top 5 tips for a successful event.
Keep
in mind that there is nothing wrong with having your card
be just a "calling card". If you have other marketing
materials that have a call to action that you use, then
a calling card may not be a bad way to go as it is a continuation
of your brand identity. However, you could have your business
card doing double duty by not only listing your contact
information, but by having an effective call to action as
well.
No
matter which direction you go in, always remember that your
business card is a direct representation of what you do,
what you are about, and the services you provide. Do not
settle for second best or for a card that looks "cheap".
A professional and high-quality card will say a lot about
your services long before they even begin to read it. Make
your card work for you.
It
is hard this day and age to get folks to understand that
the first impression you often ever make on a prospect is
in the materials you send out to them. If this is the case,
why wouldn't you want these materials to be designed in
the best way possible?
Too
many folks have PCs and desktop publishing software. It
is too easy to create artwork and get them done up that
everyone thinks they can do it. What they forget to realize
is that graphic design and communications through graphical
means is a learned skill, and one that takes a long time
to understand and to do well.
I
take pride in the fact that I spent 5 years in art school
getting a double degree in graphic design and illustration.
Those hard 5 years were spent studying, learning, and applying
design ideas and principles to give me the knowledge I need
to design print material that communicates the message of
my clients the best that it can. Design is not about making
something look pretty. There is so much more to it than
that. This is why I take pride in the designs I create for
my clients. It is a process where I really find out what
makes the person, service, or business unique, and then
create graphics that communicate this message clearly to
his or her marketplace.
If you have any design needs from logos to business cards
to banners, posters etc., please check out and "LIKE"
my design fan page at http://www.facebook.com/perondesign.
I have many samples there of what I am talking about above
and other tips you may enjoy. I would love to hear from
you at magic4u02@aol.com. Thanks.
Kyle Peron
Magician and Illusionist
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
Facebook (Magic): http://www.facebook.com/kyleandkellymagic
Twitter (Magic): https://twitter.com/KylePeron
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and offers.
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8. 2014 July AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
July
7-13th - Soapy Smith Night 13th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early-early: Matt Vizio
Early: Jonathan Pendragon
Late: David Gabbay
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Pop Haydn
Late: Georges-Robert
Palace
of Mystery
Joseph Gabriel
Mark Merchant
Peller
Theatre
Brandon Scott
Phil Van Tee
W.
C. Fields Bar
Chef Anton
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Jonathan Pendragon
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Phil Van Tee
Lecturer
- Sunday 13th - Soapy Smith Night
NO lecture
July
14-20th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early-early: Fr. Jim Blantz
Early: Tyler Wilson
Late: Chris Mayhew
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Dale Hindman
Late: Gregory Wilson
Palace
of Mystery
Luna Shimada
J. Neal
Peller
Theatre
Ron Saylor
Rob Watkins
W.
C. Fields Bar
Terry Lunceford
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Tyler Wilson
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Jersey Jim
Lecturer - Sunday 20th
Gregory Wilson
July
21-27th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Mike Elkan
Early: Allan Ackerman
Late: David Yee
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Rob Zabrecky
Late: Leandro Morgado
Palace
of Mystery
Chipper Lowell
Losander
Peller
Theatre
Dave Cox
Bill Chott
W.
C. Fields Bar
Masahiro Yanagida
Friday
Luncheon - CUG
Allan Ackerman
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Dan Jordan
Lecturer
- Sunday 27th
Allan Ackerman
July
28- August 3rd - 2014 Future Stars of Magic Week
Performers
are subject to change due to circumstances and availability
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9. Las Vegas Magic - July 2014
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Message by David Neubauer (US)
Criss Angel - Believe
7 pm (except Wed. & Thurs.) & 9:30 pm (Dark Sun.
- Mon.) - Luxor.
www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/believe/default.aspx
David Copperfield - An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion
7 & 9:30 pm nightly, also 4 pm Sat. - MGM Grand.
www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/david-copperfield.aspx
Gerry McCambridge - The Mentalist
7:30 pm (Dark Wed.) - Planet Hollywood.
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10005
2 for 1 Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponthementalist.html
Illusions - Jan Rouven
7 pm (Dark Fri.) - Starlite Theater - Riviera.
www.illusionsvegas.com
Jeff McBride's Wonderground
3rd Thurs. each month 7:30 to midnight - The Olive (3850
E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance Art.
A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
LaughterNoon - Adam London
4 pm, (Daily) - The D.
tickets.thed.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=7
Discount Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponlaughternoon.html
Mac King Comedy Magic Show
1 & 3 pm, (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Harrah's.
www.harrahslasvegas.com/casinos/harrahs-las-vegas/casino-entertainment/mac-king-detail.html
Free tickets (buy 1 drink) usually available at the concierge
desk or handed out by showgirls.
Magical Mix - Christopher Karpiak
7-10 pm (Dark Tues. - Wed.) - Mix Lounge, Mandalay Bay.
www.mandalaybay.com/dining/mixlounge.aspx
Free to locals until 10 pm.
Mike Hammer Comedy Magic Show
7 pm (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Four Queens.
tickets.fourqueens.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=35
$14.95 discounted tix + free drink: www.vegas4locals.com/couponmikehammercomedymagic.html
Murray - Celebrity Magician with Douglas "Lefty"
Leferovich.
4 pm (Dark Fri. - Sat.) - Laugh Factory at the Tropicana.
www.troplv.com/entertainment/events/murray-sawchuck
Two for One Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponmurray.html
Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Show
4 pm, (Dark Mon.) - Saxe Theater - Planet Hollywood.
Current Guest Star: Russ Merlin.
Armando Vera's Up-Close "VIP Experience" is performed
pre-show @ 3:00 pm
www.nathanburton.com/Tickets.php
$40 Off: www.vegas4locals.com/couponnathanburtoncomedymagic.html
$22.50 Double Feature: www.vegas4locals.com/couponnathanburtondoublefeature.html
Penn & Teller - DARK JUNE 8-27
9 pm, (Dark Thurs. - Fri.) - Rio.
www.riolasvegas.com/casinos/rio/casino-entertainment/penn--teller-detail.html
Rose. Rabbit. Lie
Piff The Magic Dragon
10 pm Canto, 12 am Breakfast at Piffanys - Cosmopolitan.
www.roserabbitlie.com
Tommy Wind - A Unique Magic and Music Experience
7:00 pm. (Dark Wed.) - The Tommy Wind Theater
(Vegas Blvd between the MGM and Planet Hollywood).
www.tommywindmagic.com/vegas-magic-show-2013
Magic In Production Shows
Bram Charles
2 sets between 10 pm - 2 am (Dark Mon. - Thurs.)
The Can Can Room on Industrial.
Crazy Girls
Tony Douglas - 9:30 pm (Dark Tues.) - Riviera.
www.rivierahotel.com/las-vegas-entertainment/crazy-girls.aspx
Haunted Vegas Show and Tour - Jac Hayden, Robert Allen.
9:30 pm, picks up at the Royal Resort.
www.hauntedvegastours.com
Michael Jackson - ONE by Cirque du Soleil
Xavier Mortimer - 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm, (Dark Thurs. -
Fri.) - Mandalay Bay.
www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/michael-jackson-ONE
Sapphire Las Vegas Comedy Hour
Comedians, Burlesque, Magicians, Variety Acts
Magicians: Mon Dre with guests: Chloe Louise Crawford
8 pm, (Dark Sun.- Thurs,) - Sapphire Gentleman's Club, 3025
Industrial Rd.
www.sapphirelasvegas.com/las_vegas_vip_services/sapphire_comedy_hour
V The Ultimate Variety Show
Featuring Melinda - First Lady of Magic
7 & 8:30, V Theater, Planet Hollywood
www.vtheshow.com/home.htm
Zombie
Burlesque
Featuring Steve "Tiny" Daly as "Tiny Bubbles".
8:30, (Dark Sun.) - V Theater, Planet Hollywood
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10032
Vegas
Public Close-Up Magic
Caesars Palace - Pure Nightclub: Cameron Shadow - Resident
Magician.
Excalibur - Dick's Last Resort Craig Keith performs bar
magic, various times.
Fremont Street: Adam Flowers and Chris Randall.
Hard Rock - 2nd Floor Bar Café: Smoothini - Wed.
to Sun. 8 pm-10:30.
Mandalay Bay: Ben Seidman - Resident Magician.
New York New York - Pour 24: Smoothini - after 2 am.
Treasure Island - Señor Frogs: JungleJosh - House
Magician (Dark Mon.), 5 pm to 1 am.
Table-hopping and Comedy Magic on the stages. No Cover,
No Min.
Wynn/Encore: Shimshi - Resident Magician.
Zingers: Smoothini - 3743 Las Vegas Blvd. 11 pm to 2 am.
Jamie
Porter's Radio Side Show Sat @ 5 am, KLAV FM 1230.
Las Vegas Magic Organizations
Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257, 7 pm - 8:45, 1st Monday each month
at Denny & Lee's Magic Shop, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102.
Free Children's Classes at 5:45. No meeting if the 1st Monday
is a major Holiday. ($24 a year to be a member). Current
President and contact: John McClenahan, doctormagiclv@embarqmail.com
or 702-395-3856. www.ibm257.com
Darwin's
Magic Club 9 pm each Wed. at Boomers, 3200 Sirius Ave.
Upcoming Special Events
July, 2014
July 17: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
July 21: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by
Devin Knight. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean
Martin Dr. #102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Members
free, Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com
August,
2014
August 8: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by
Wayne Hardin. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean
Martin Dr. #102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Members
free, Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com
Aug. 17-23: 7-Day Master Class presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger and the
full faculty.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Aug. 21: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
September,
2014
Sept. 1: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by
Christopher Hart. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115
Dean Martin Dr. #102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Members
free, Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com
Sept. 18: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
October,
2014
Oct. 4-5: Focus on Street Magic presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Jeff McBride, and special guest Mario
Morris.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Oct. 9-11: Master Class for Mentalism presented by McBride's
Magic & Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger
and special guest Ross Johnson.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Oct. 11: ZomBEERfest Seth Grabel (location to be announced).
www.zombeerfest.com
Oct. 15-18: Magic and Meaning 2014 presented by McBride's
Magic & Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger
and the full faculty with special guest Kenton Knepper.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Oct. 16: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
November,
2014
Nov. 20: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
December,
2014
Dec. 18: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight
- The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety
Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegasWonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
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10. Sorcerers Safari Summer Magic Camp Press Release 2014
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Message by Magic Mike
Asi
Wind Special Guest at Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp this Summer
Asi
Wind travels all the way from New York City to the Sorcerers
Safari Summer Magic Camp in Ontario, Canada. (Asi comes
for the kids, but stays for the magic; "Love it,"
say Sorcerers Safari staffers.)
Toronto,
Ontario. - June 27th, 2014 EST - Amidst rampant magic forum
speculation, Sorcerers Safari Summer Magic Camp announced
it is bringing in a world renowned mentalist as the special
guest at Magic Camp this summer.
With
several best selling DVDs & downloads, a one-man show
'Concert of the Mind' under his belt, and a ton of great
unpublished ideas - Asi Wind has lots to offer the campers.
Asi Wind is famous for his exceptional performances, he's
also known for consulting on David Blaine's latest special,
which has received international acclaim. Now imagine what
it would be like to spend a camp session with him?!
The
inspiration for asking Asi Wind to spend time at magic camp,
recalled Mike Segal, owner of Sorcerers Safari, "He
simply loves magic and would be a perfect fit for camp and
the kids," Segal said. "And there is no better
way to spend time immersed in the art of magic than with
one of your heroes. Who doesn't love Asi Wind? He's awesome!"
The
idea of having celebrity magic stars as special guests at
camp is always one of the hot debates at the annual executive
staff meetings. (Sorcerers Safari Summer Magic Camp chooses
only the best of the best to come up as special guest.)
After unanimously agreeing Asi Wind was a perfect fit, we
asked and he gladly accepted.
"Asi
Wind is going to have a great time up here, and so are all
the campers and staff. Imagine all of the experiences he
can recount about performing his one man show in NYC, hanging
out on set with David Blaine, and the rest of all the legendary
things he's done," said Sorcerers Safari veteran staffer,
Ben Train. "This is going to be our seventeenth year
in operation, and I can't remember a time when everyone
was so excited about a special guest like Asi Wind."
Train
adds, "I met Asi Wind early in his career and it's
now nice to see him blossom into a powerful, artistic force.
Having him at camp is a win-win for everyone. We welcome
him to our camp family with open arms. Having Asi is like
having a long-lost brother come up for the week. I love
it!"
According
to Mike Segal, Sorcerers Safari is growing exponentially
with a high rate of return campers and return staff. With
luck, Asi Wind will love camp so much, he too, will return
repeatedly.
Are
you ages 8-20 or know someone who is and would benefit from
a week at Sorcerers Safari?
Learn
more about attending Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp with Asi
Wind this year - please visit:
http://sorcererssafari.ca/about/register-for-magic-camp-2014/
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11. Bob Cassidy On The Magic Word
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
In
this fourth installment (we're almost finished
one
more to go) of "My Week at the Castle" we start
off with enjoying lunch from In 'N Out and a chat with Master
Mentalist, Bob Cassidy. We talk about pre-show, Q&A
and more. Back at the Castle, we talk with John Carney and
later with David Deeble.
You
can hear this week's podcast plus see photos, read the blog
and get time stamps for the podcast at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/part-4-my-week-at-the-castle-2014
You can of course download MP3 file through this link or
find it through iTunes in the podcast store where you can
subscribe and never miss another podcast.
During
the first week of July, I will updating the website with
daily updates from the floor of the I.B.M. / S.A.M. Combined
Convention. If there is something you would like me to cover
or someone you want me to seek out to interview, then please
drop me a note on Facebook at http://Facebook.com/TheMagicWordPodcast
or send me an email or a Tweet to @MagicWordPod
Thanks
for listening. Scotty out!
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12. Paul Daniels BRAVURA
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Reviewed by Quentin Reynolds
"Paul
Daniels is the greatest British magician of the last quarter
of the 20th Century." So said John Fisher (TV producer)
at the Magic Circle Centenary in 2005.
Many
years earlier, at a British Ring convention, as I was heading
back to my hotel there was a large group of magicians in
the foyer and Ali Bongo was walking up and down in a tizzy
saying, "It's too much, he's giving away too much."
Wondering what he was talking about, I joined the group,
the centre of which was Paul Daniels talking about magic
and answering any questions put to him in great detail and
with very frank views. No wonder Ali was upset.
If
Ali were still with us he would probably spontaneously combust
at what is on this DVD set.
It
is very rare for a working pro to give away his full act.
Many have published the explanation of their tricks but
rarely the real secrets, the nitty gritty, the minute details
that have come from years of performing experience and make
a huge difference to the presentation.
Paul's
early professional years were the workingmen's clubs in
the north of England. If you didn't get them in the first
thirty seconds, you were dead in the water. After achieving
great success in the clubs Paul went on to do a number of
summer seasons, theatre shows in the West End (the first
in 1981 ran for nearly 18 months), fifteen seasons of The
Paul Daniels TV show on BBC1 prime time Saturday night viewing.
Did I mention the touring show, the thousands of private
shows and being a quiz show host? Enough! He's more than
paid his dues.
So
what's in store with BRAVURA?
Disc
One: Fortunately for us and future generations the performance
of Paul's act on the first DVD is not flawless. Were it
so it would be much more difficult to learn from. Here,
Paul is performing for an audience whose first language
is not English, so little hiccups arise and you can see
how he handles these keeps the everything flowing. That
alone is a masterclass. The show runs for fifty minutes.
Disc
Two: Paul goes into great detail explaining all these routines
and the psychology behind them and though I have seen him
many times and knew 'basically' how the tricks were done
I was swept away by the psychology and attention to detail.
I did not know that an extra ball was used in the Chop Cup
routine and you will know what I mean when you watch the
explanation. I did not realise the Electric Chairs was being
set up at least fifteen minutes before it was presented.
The explanations which run for two hours were still somewhat
of a revelation.
Technically
there is nothing more difficult than a very basic bottom
palm or a false transfer. Yet there is so much thought and
planning behind every little detail to ensure smooth running
of the show and maximum entertainment value without sacrificing
the magical effect.
While
Paul refers to the Electric Chairs as his signature trick,
it's only fair to point out that all the routines in his
act could be signature tricks as the presentations are so
closely associated with him.
Now
that these routines have been taught and explained in great
detail there is nothing to stop you or anyone else going
out and doing them but if you do you will be missing the
whole point of this four DVD set. It is not mentioned anywhere
on the DVDs or the promotional material but there is a theme
that permeates right through over and over again. I'll come
back to that point in a minute.
Disc
Three covers a number of other stand-up routines that I've
seen Paul use over the years, particularly in his full evening
theatre shows. His six-card repeat is a masterclass in turning
a classic card trick into a stage-filling piece of entertainment.
Sadly, his brilliant handling of the 'Block Thru Head' is
not included.
You'll
also discover his work on the Classic Force, including the
timing and misdirection for the 'Behind the Back Force'.
In the impromptu section you will find the full presentation
with gags for 'The Vanishing Saucer' which is worth the
price of admission. Not to mention a whole range of tips
and handlings for tricks you probably already know but don't
perform. Yet!
Disc
Four has sections on the business of magic and again is
crammed with practical, real world advice. He gives a technique
used by Judy Garland to generate energy before going on
stage. She must have passed it on to her daughter Liza Minelli
because at the 1988 Sinatra/Davis Jr/Minelli concert in
Landsdowne Road rugby ground Liza burst onto the stage as
though she had been plugged in and that energy flowed right
across the pitch up to the back of the stadium. Truly awesome.
Paul
has covered a fair portion of this advice in his Masterclasses,
of which I have attended a few. Yet there is still quite
a bit I hadn't heard before and again, this DVD alone is
worth far more than the cost of the set.
Each
DVD contains an interview with Paul, all filled with stories
and sound advice. The lovely Debbie McGee (Paul's wife and
assistant) is interviewed on Disc One. Debbie is a trained
dancer and her perspective is refreshing, especially on
people who put tricks in their show without proper physical
rehearsal. It shows.
Luis
de Matos has done his usual excellent job with the production
and packaging. He's also the interviewer and has obviously
done his homework (with the help, I suspect, of David Britland)
with the detailed questions he asks both Paul and Debbie.
The
boxed set comes with a code which after you contact the
EMC, they give you a link to download some software and
get access to some further material. I tried this with a
previous boxed set from EMC and haven't been able to get
any of them to play. I found the process complicated, frustrating
and unnecessary. There must be easier ways.
These
DVDs will bear many repeated viewings and each time you
will learn something new. There is no padding here, no fluff,
just solid, practical routines and advice from, as John
Fisher said, "
the greatest British magician of
the last quarter of the 20th Century."
I
mentioned earlier that there is a theme that runs through
this DVD set even though it is not mentioned or specifically
referred to.
BRAVURA
is not about Paul Daniels or his act or the other tricks
or magic in general.
It
is about The Art of Presenting Yourself To An Audience.
This
DVD set is about YOU and how YOU can best present YOURSELF
and YOUR magic to YOUR audience.
It
is an extraordinarily generous gift from a man at the top
of his profession to us and to future generations and in
my opinion the most valuable DVD set yet released in magic.
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13. Trip to Dean Dill's Barber Shop
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
In
this week's third installment of "My Week at the Castle",
I got my hair cut by magician and hair stylist, Dean Dill,
in Glendale, California. I turned on the microphone and
let it run as the discussions flowed from Alan Bursky and
Pete Biro. Pretend that you are sitting in the corner listening
to all of this along with all the sights, sounds and smells
of the barber shop.
Back
at the Magic Castle, I chatted with "Close-Up Magician
of the Year" Bill Goodwin who is also the librarian
for the Castle. Finishing up the evening, we have a long
talk (and drink) with the creator of the Magic Castle, Milt
Larsen.
See
the photos, read the blog and listen to the podcast on The
Magic Word at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/part-3-my-week-at-the-castle-2014
You can listen online, download the MP3 file or have it
sent direct to your portable device through many of the
podcatchers by subscribing to The Magic Word Podcast. Of
course, it is available in the iTunes podcast store and
through the free AppCat app. All the podcasts and more are
available and searchable through The Magic Word at: http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com
Thanks
for listening.
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14. My Week At The Magic Castle Part One
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
There
is so much magic taking place in and around The Magic Castle
that I cannot contain it all in one podcast. I tried last
year and ended up with over three hours of a single podcast.
I already have more than that and I still have a few days
left before my week is up. So, I am breaking up the podcasts
into more manageable bits over the coming month.
This
first offering includes a chat with Sue Dion, the resident
manager of the Nirvana Apartments where Castle performers
are housed. This is an interesting historical building complete
with its own spirits. Up next is Joan Lawton who is the
widow of Don Lawton, one of the former hosts at the Castle.
She is also the publisher of the Don Lawton Autograph Book.
And finally we go out to eat with Rafael Benatar, from Spain,
who worked the close-up room last week but is featured in
the late night slot in the Parlour this week.
You
can hear it all at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/my-week-at-the-castle-part-1
plus view some photos from Hollywood, too.
On
a related note, please accept my apologies for giving you
a bad link last week for the Leon Etienne podcast. The correct
direct link is: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/leon-etienne
But
if you subscribe to The Magic Word, then you never missed
a thing. IF you haven't yet subscribed, then you can do
it through the website or on iTunes.
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15. My Week At The Magic Castle Part Two
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
This
week on the Magic Word, we continue our podcast from Los
Angeles, California, while I was working in the Close-Up
Gallery at The Magic Castle. I traveled the short distance
over to Studio City, CA where I visited one of the real
brick-and-mortar magic shops that sells only magic and not
costumes or adult novelties: The Magic Apple. There I chatted
with proprietor, Brent Geris, about the importance of reading
instructions and the status of brick-and-mortars.
While
there, Jason Latimer stopped by and we had a chance to talk
about his new projects that include the new TV series, "Wizard
Wars" plus some other exciting projects at the university
and museums. Before I left, Jonathan Levit came in and I
grabbed him for a little while. We talked about working
in the film industry as it relates to magic and consulting.
You
can hear Part Two of "My Week at the Castle" on
The Magic Word at: http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/part-2-my-week-at-the-castle
There
you can see photos and videos plus read the blog and get
time stamps of when the guests come on and in which order.
You can listen online or download the MP3 or of course,
get it from iTunes. You can subscribe and the RSS feed will
come straight to your phone, tablet or computer.
In
case you missed last week's Part One of "My Week at
the Castle", then you can go directly to: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/my-week-at-the-castle-part-1
More
to come from the Magic Castle in upcoming weeks plus I will
be reporting daily updates from the I.B.M./S.A.M. Combined
Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. Stay tuned
and thanks
for listening and supporting The Magic Word.
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16. Richard Osterlind's Las Vegas Workshop
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Message by Danny Archer (US)
Richard
Osterlind has been a professional mentalist for over 40
years and he has been acknowledged worldwide as a master
of the artform. He has performed his unique approach to
mentalism in every conceivable performing situation. His
full day workshop will be devoted to teaching, in depth
to a limited number of students, many of Richard's top ideas,
effects and presentations. You will not only learn the How,
but he will share with you the all important emphasis as
to Why they work and are so appealing to discriminating
audiences. A few of the many topics covered will be:
o
Richard's latest thoughts on the use of billets in mentalism
including the center tear and billet work. This contains
new thoughts on Annemann, Reese, etc.
o
A hands-on discussion of the use of the swami gimmick both
for close-up and stage.
o
Metal bending including spoons, keys and coins. No one does
this better and you will learn all the fine points that
will make this a highlight of your performances.
o
The use of playing cards in mentalism including Richard's
own Breakthrough Card System and other fascinating ideas
and techniques.
o
A detailed and in depth look at one of the cornerstones
of his stage show; the Q&A act.
o
The real work on contact mind reading.
Additionally
there will be a great emphasis placed on creating and projecting
a professional attitude and what is necessary to leave a
lasting impression on your clients,
All
the material in this full day event will be "hands
on" and no one is too experienced or inexperienced
to learn! All necessary materials will be supplied to the
group.
Each
participant will receive three books free of charge (a $100
dollar value). A copy of The Perfected Center Tear and the
Breakthrough Card System as well as Richard's very latest,
brand new book (as yet untitled) outlining his years of
experience and giving you personal advice and guidance that
will be invaluable as you continue down the paths of mentalism.
This
is your golden opportunity to attend and participate in
a full day workshop taught by one of the masters of the
artform. Don't miss out on your chance to absorb and utilize
many of the effects, presentations and marketing tips that
Richard has amassed in the course of his amazing 45 years
as one of the world's leading mentalists!
Registration
for the full day workshop is $249. You must be registered
for MINDvention to take part in the workshop. For more info,
please contact danny@dannyarcher.com
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The
Michael Weber Workshop
When
was the last time someone fooled you, inspired you, made
you laugh, made you think and most of all made you proud
to call yourself a mentalist?
For over three decades, Michael Weber has performed his
own brand of original, award-winning mentalism that delivers
astonishing entertainment for thinking audiences. He is
one of mentalism's most influential thinkers, performers
and creators in the mystery arts today.
Michael
Weber Workshop:
This special Workshop event will be just that - A special
eyes-on, minds-on experience like no other where a select
group of people will be given access to rare secrets, insights
and information and then shown how to implement that knowledge
to create their own personal miracles. This is a very rare
event to study with one of the most respected and best thinking
mentalists in the world.
Michael
Weber promises an amazing blend of original insight and
powerful mentalism. His thought process and philosophy on
structure and presentation is something we can all learn
from and aspire to possess. Join Michael Weber and press
the reset button on the way you think about mentalism.
Registration
for the 3 hour workshop is $79. You must be registered for
MINDvention to take part in the workshop. For more info,
please contact danny@dannyarcher.com
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17. Magic News Update
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Message by Rick Carruth
Below
are some of the magic related news features published during
the past ten days to Magic News. We scour all the major
news agencies to hand-pick stories we hope will appeal to
magicians everywhere. (The only stories we don't publish
are those detailing appearances by performers which will
become outdated a few days after publication. We do publish
a few - if they include interesting interviews with the
performer.)
-
Stephen Fry salutes Swedish illusionist..
- Now You See Me 2: Will Eisenberg and Ruffalo Return?
- Smoothini on America's Got Talent - video
- Magician extraordinaire
Peter Marvey
- That's not magic: Penn, Teller and Derren Brown reveal
all (or do they?)
- SNEAK PEEK: Fresh tortilla chips made to order- on the
Carbonaro Effect.-video
- How Magic Can Help Underprivileged Israeli Teenagers Get
Ahead..
- Daniels receives award for services to magic..
- The art of magic gets its turn in the theatre
- A New Magic Roadshow and a Milestone..
- TED Talks About Magic - videos
- Michael Carbonaro: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know..
- Now You See Them
On Broadway! The Illusionists-Witness
the Impossible is Coming to New York..
- There's a Reason a Magician's 'Most Exciting Magic Performance'
Didn't Even Feature Him As the Main Star..
http://MagicNews.org
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18. Great News About Magic Landmark
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Message by Neil Tobin
Great
news regarding the original home of Schulien's!
Alderman Smith reports via her newsletter of May 30, 2014-
Willow-Halsted Redevelopment
Proposal Withdrawn
As reported in earlier newsletter and on our website, a
development team proposed to tear down the orange rated
building at 1800 N. Halsted and another old building to
redevelop the site as condos and storefronts. After a community
meeting, the strong neighborhood consensus was to preserve
the 1800 N. Halsted, which has a rich history. In fact,
Preservation Illinois designated the corner of Willow and
Halsted as an historic gateway to Lincoln Park and one of
its "Ten Most Endangered Historic Places" for
2014.
As a result of strong community opposition to the plans
and these preservation concerns, the developer has withdrawn
the proposal. I remain committed to bringing the best development
possible to our neighborhood after full and transparent
community review. I am confident that a better proposal
can be brought to our community.
Thanks
to magicians everywhere for contacting Alderman Smith with
your messages of support for preserving this magical landmark,
and to David Parr for initially bringing this issue to my
attention.
A
new plan isn't on the table just yet (nor is there a bronze
plaque on the building marking Matt Schulien's legacy).
So we still have a way to go. But we've sidestepped the
immediate prospect of a wrecking ball at 1800 N. Halsted,
and for that we can all be thankful.
Congratulations!
Best,
Neil
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19. John Carney - San Francisco Lecture/Workshop
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Message by John Carney
August
24
Ft.
Mason Center
Lecture
1-3
Material from John's CARNEY 2013 series, and some classic
items from his books.
Workshop
4-7
Get help with your magic! Beginning or Advanced
In
this workshop, we will work on whatever you want to work
on: Specific techniques, new routines you are working on,
current routines you want to make better, or developing
new material.
Space
limited to just a few people.
More
details coming soon.
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20. e-zine Archives
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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e-zine go to:
www.magicnewzealand.com click on the red button center right
"Archives"
When you enter the archive the e-zines are in issue order
in folders for each year and are Coded, e.g. 001 Nov06 1999.txt
first three numbers (001) denote issue number, then the
date (Nov06) and the last figures the year (1999)
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