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Issue Number: #1113
Date: Sunday 3rd August 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. Catalog Now Online - Houdini Auction
3. Joanie Spina Is Awaiting A Liver And Double Lung Transplant
4. Steve Marshall Japanese National TV Show
5. Michael Dardant - Bitten By A Wizard
6. Rumors Of Abb Dickson's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
7. Your Audience - #347 - By Kyle Peron
8. Penn & Teller Challenge Magicians To 'Fool Us'
9. Jeff Prace And John Stessel Lecture
10. Tribute To Alan Alan By Simon Drake
11. Unbelievable - Magic-Fest Convention
12. The Illusionists 2.0 - Auckland New Zealand
13. The Illusionists 2.0 - Performers
14. Innovention 2015
15. Circus Legend Tihany Celebrated His 98th Birthday
16. Daytona Festival Of Magic
17. John Luka Motor City Close-Up Convention
18. The Shore City Magicians Club Celebrating 40th Anniversary
19. e-zine Archives
20. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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A very BIG thank you to Rosemary McCarthy, Managing Director
of International Entertainment for renewing sponsorship
of the Magic New Zealand e-zine for the next twelve months.
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Remember
if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. Catalog Now Online - Houdini Auction
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Message by Potter & Potter Auctions
Catalog
Now Online
The catalog for our August 23rd auction of Houdiniana
and magic memorabilia is now online and available for
download (or better yet, for purchase) http://www.potterauctions.com/auctions/upcoming.
This outstanding offering includes unpublished photos,
posters, handcuffs, autographs, books, and a Houdini scrapbook
uncovered last year which has been lost for over 80 years.
The Houdiniana is complemented by a strong selection of
magic ephemera, props, and posters.
For
those who can't wait until auction day, the catalog has
been posted on our partner website, Liveauctioneers.com.
Register to bid, browse lot-by-lot, and even leave absentee
bids.
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/58662_houdini-auction-posters-handcuffs-ephemera/page1
Important
Note: Many additional and detailed photographs are posted
on Liveauctioneers which are not in the printed catalog.
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3. Joanie Spina Is Awaiting A Liver And Double Lung Transplant
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Message from Walter Zaney Blaney
Hi
friends in magic,
Joanie
Spina is one of the top names in the magic world. Most
know she was the original assistant and choreographer
to David Copperfield when he was on his way to becoming
the star that he is with his many national TV Specials
, and worldwide road show tours. A performer herself,
she starred with my daughter Becky Blaney some years ago
in the Claridge Hotel Casino show in Atlantic City for
several months with their "Women in Magic" stage
show. Joanie also has been" a behind the scenes director"
of many top acts, helping them up a notch higher on the
ladder to success on the world magic stage. Last month
in Los Angeles at the latest AMA Awards Show she was awarded
a prestigious Magic Fellowship, and she managed to make
a live acceptance appearance to a long standing ovation
in spite of her serious illness.
Many
know that Joanie is awaiting a liver and double lung transplant,
which will take place at Methodist Hospital at the famous
Medical Center in Houston as soon as the organs become
available. During the wait she is an hour away from the
operating room 24/7 and staying in the home of Daniel
Summers, who has opened his home to her, and is taking
her to the hospital every other day so she may be monitored
and prepared for her surgery when the time comes.
Joanie's
birthday is this August 4th, and it would be great if
you and her many, many friends around the world could
take the time to send her a card and good wishes from
you personally. Please snail mail (with a Forever stamp)
to:
Joanie Spina (c/o Dan Summers)
20727 Great Laurel Ct.
Kingwood, TX 77346
I
know Joanie and her friends appreciate so much the many
checks that have been sent to her to go toward the considerable
medical expenses involved.
Thank
you for your thoughtfulness. Please do it today and she
should get it in time for her birthday? It will make a
real difference.
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4. Steve Marshall Japanese National TV Show
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Message from Steve Marshall
Magician
Steve Marshall is being featured in a comedic TV show
on Japan's national NHK network.
This
is a contest right now against 35 other shows and they
need to get the most votes by August 6 to win.
All
you need to do it click on the link below to see the 5
min. show and have your vote cast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kENMejjtxsc
You
don't have to sign up for anything, just please click
the link above.
This is not a magic show but Steve used all his performing
experiences to create the character of "Prof. Chuck
Fastener" insect expert.
Thanks
for all your help. With the vast readership of Alan's
great e-zine helping out it will provide a huge boost
for us!
Please
feel free to pass this along or post it on other sights.
Domo Arigatou!
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5. Michael Dardant - Bitten By A Wizard
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
Award
winning magician, Michael Dardant, recently competed a
nationwide lecture tour of the U.S. It was heralded by
most as one of the better lectures this year. His material
is strong and he has an engaging personality both on stage
and off. He exemplified that personality as he sat down
for a scotch and a chat with me after his lecture here
in Houston, Texas. This podcast was recorded before he
competed and won in the I.B.M. / S.A.M. Joint Convention
in St. Louis. He also won a spot to compete at the next
FISM.
We
talked about entering contests, why he does it and why
he encourages others to do the same. He also talked about
working in comedy clubs, the street, and the movies plus
he told a funny story about Sylvester Stallone. He regularly
performs magic with a burlesque troupe plus a body painting
convention so he discussed that, too. All of this and
more made for a thoroughly enjoyable conversation that
I think you, too, will enjoy.
You
can see some of the photos from his lecture, plus some
of his body painting pictures, too. Of course the podcast
is on the web page at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/michael-dardant
As always, you can download and listen to the podcast
on iTunes or through your favorite podcatcher. You can
always keep up on what's coming by "Liking"
us on Facebook at http://Facebook.com/TheMagicWordPodcast/
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6. Rumors Of Abb Dickson's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
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Message by John Chappell
As
in the case of Mark Twain, rumors of Abb Dickson's death
have been greatly exaggerated. For a number of years Abb
has suffered from severe kidney failure requiring frequent
dialysis, and many a magician had told me he was dead.
Turns
out that was a considerable overstatement, though Abb
is not really in good shape.
When
I visited him in the old family home near Jonesboro, Georgia,
only a few years ago, Abb was a frail echo of his former
ebullient self, yet still Abb.
At
that time he was attended by a nurse and needed dialysis
every other day. Later attempts to reach him by telephone
reached only disconnected lines. I feared his departure
from this life, but could find neither an obituary nor
any report of a broken wand ceremony.
Finally,
last month searching online archives, I found a 2012 newspaper
report indicating the Pope Dickson funeral business had
closed.
It
was in its cavernous basement where Abb stored his vast
store of illusions and odd collections - like his collection
of magician's suitcases, begun I seem to remember when
a European lecturer visiting IBM Assembly 9 left one behind.
That
basement may indeed be where finally reposed Duke Stern's
famous metal suitcases - the ones he garishly marked with
bright yellow X-tapes on every side so that legally blind
wizard could pick them out at baggage claims.
After
Duke's sudden death I met Abb at the airport in St. Louis
and together we took Dukie's ashes to Colon for the final
ceremony. There's a YouTube video of Karrell Fox at that
grave recalling his old pal.
From
that news report I was able to reach a former employee
of the Dickson's who told me Abb still lives, but is in
a care facility. He thought Abb would like to have a card
now and then from magicians, and said he get me the name
of the place.
A
week later I received an email with the information. Abb's
mailing address is:
Abb Dickson
c/o Kindred Care & Rehab Lafayette
110 Brandywine Blvd.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
So that's the story.
John Chappell
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7. Your Audience - #347 - By Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
I
am a firm believer in getting to thank my audiences and
giving them a chance to meet me after my shows.
To
me, the audience is EVERYTHING. Without an audience who
are we really? We are just lonely people on a stage by
ourselves. THEY are why we do this and it is them who
makes us who we are. We cannot forget them nor ignore
them. We certainly cannot take advantage of them or show
a lack of disrespect.
Meeting
the audience after a performance is a great way of letting
them know I appreciate them. It is also a means in which
to have kids meet an entertainer in person. It can really
make an impact on them.
Whenever
I bring this topic up, folks ask me if I sell my autograph.
In other words am I making money off of it? I never sell
my autograph at all. My feeling is that if not for the
audience, I would be out of work. I owe them.
Greeting
my audiences and allowing them to get free autographs
also does other important things for me. For starters,
it allows the client/s to see crowds of people engaging
me afterwards. It just simply looks good in their eyes.
It
also allows me to hear the comments coming from the audience
and a chance to engage them with questions I can freely
ask. This exchange of information is a learning experience
and is a very valuable one.
Also,
if I have a BOR table selling my products, this is a great
way and method of getting them over to it. I have one
part of the table where I am standing to meet the audience
and sign autographs for the kids who want them. This leads
folks over in droves to my BOR table and creates an atmosphere
where they are much more willing to spend money while
they are over there.
Now
one method to get folks over to want an autograph is by
offering them something totally for free in which you
can sign for them. There are many options here. One of
the easiest is to make a Magicians Assistant Certificate
and give them out to any and every child. You can also
provide book marks for library shows or posters. The options
are up to you.
They
get the certificate (etc.) from you after the show and
you sign it for them right there. Not only does it give
them something they want, but you get them to your BOR
table and they go home with something special that also
brands you and has your contact information on it. This
can easily add up to more shows for you later on.
Other
things you can give out for free and sign could be postcards,
your own trading cards or even free photos of you. The
idea is to give something to them of value and do so freely.
So
we can't forget our audiences we perform for. We can't
forget what they mean to our business and what they mean
to magic in general. We are a performing art. That in
essence means we exists to perform for others. The more
we respect them, the more they will respect us and the
art we love.
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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8. Penn & Teller Challenge Magicians To 'Fool Us'
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Article forwarded on by Mel Kientz (US)
Home
Of The Chicago Sun-Times Blogs
By Bill Zwecker
Veteran
magician and entertainer Penn Jillette - the vocal half
of the hugely-successful Penn & Teller act - along
with his partner Raymond Teller, is bringing to the U.S.
and the CW Network a TV competition show that has been
popular across the pond in Britain.
Beginning Wednesday"Penn & Teller: Fool Us,"
will launch a 9-episode run, with magicians literally
attempting to pull-off a trick Penn & Teller cannot
figure out. The aspiring magicians who achieve that win
the opportunity to perform with Penn & Teller at their
enormously popular show at the Rio Hotel & Casino
in Las Vegas.
Jillette called the other day to chat about it all.
Q:
What did you enjoy about putting this particular show
together?
A:
You get into magic because you love being fooled. You
love the feeling of wonder and awe and being tricked.
You kind of chasing that first 'high' because the more
you learn about magic, it's harder and harder to be fooled.
So you end up, as Teller and I are, as professional magicians
- all the years we've been performing together and before
that individually, knocking on 100 years! So, as a result,
not much fools you.
What
was fun here, with this show, was throwing down the gauntlet
in a playful way - and saying, 'Come on TV and fool us!'
Q:
What are your hopes for this program?
A:
We shouldn't get ahead of ourselves here, but if U.S.
audiences like this, and the ratings justify it, the CW
tells us we'll do a second American season - with American
magicians. Although there are wonderful, wonderful magicians
in the U.K., there quite simply better ones - and more
of them - in the U.S.A. It's simply that America is a
bigger country with more magicians out there. That's all
it is.
Q:
Of course, the obvious question: Do you guys get fooled
a lot here?
A:
Not to give too much away, but a few people really do!
Those that fooled us, fooled the pants off us! It was
the exact feeling I had when my mom did the first magic
trick for me when I was 6! I got that same feeling with
this show. It's a feeling of your whole world being discombobulated
for a moment. It's just glorious!
Q:
Since this really is a reality competition show, how do
you compare it the others out there?
A:
So many of the competition shows are essentially contentious.
What's different and wonderful about 'Fool Us,' is that
it recreates what happens at our show in Vegas, when we're
backstage. Pretty much every magician in the world ends
up at our Vegas show at one time or another. So, after
the show, they come backstage to say hi, and we sit with
snacks in the green room and invariably somebody will
pull out a deck of cards or a coin, and say, 'Hey, you
guys - you seen this?' What they're really doing is actually
playing a game as it is now on TV with 'Fool Us.'
And,
after watching it, we go, 'Yeah, we have seen that and
we know how you did it,' or we go, 'Wow! No! That was
terrific!'
Q:
Was this a tough sell to the TV executives who would have
to give it the go-ahead?
A:
When we first were explaining it to the television executives,
they said, 'How do we decide whether they fooled you or
not?'
And
I just said, 'We'll know, and they'll know. … We
don't really have to say anything. We can kind of look
at them and that's it. We all will know, both us and them.'
Q:
Do you think it's fun that unlike other competitive reality
shows, yours is focused on magic alone?
A:
That's part of it. We have so many of the singing competition
shows or variety act competitions and it ends up with
the question always, about the judges - who the hell are
they?! What does Howard Stern, for example, know about
jugglers [on 'America's Got Talent'] When it comes to
the music shows, you sometimes wonder, if Miles Davis
was coming along now - would he win one of those shows?
I could just hear the judges saying, 'I don't know. He
was a little pitchy.'
With
this we're not ever commenting on their showmanship, or
how enjoyable they are. It's a very, very simple thing:
Did. You. Fool. The two of us. Not, did you fool everybody
else in the world. Not would you fool David Copperfield.
It's did you fool Penn & Teller.
Q:
Is there anything else you'd care to share about doing
the 'Fool Us' show?
A:
We never really say this, but I think people will be aware,
once they watch it - it's an excuse to do magic on TV,
where you know there's no camera tricks. No matter how
much the other (reality competition) shows swear to you
there are no camera tricks, there always are.
But
on this show, because they're doing tricks for us, there's
no motive to do camera tricks. You really know [when you're
watching] you're seeing what's happening in the theater.
That to me is what makes it really wonderful.
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9. Jeff Prace And John Stessel Lecture
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Message by John Bukowski
Jeff
Prace and John Stessel Lecture August 21st @7:30pm
Jeff
Prace has become recognized in the community for his unique,
offbeat style of magic. At only 20 years old he's worked
with top magic production companies, been published in
every major magic periodical, performed live on NBC's
The Today Show, and now he's sharing all of this in this
lecture.
John
Stessel is an accomplished sleight-of -hand artist and
creative creator. By the time he was a teenager, he released
five DVD's into the magic community, and many of these
have become best sellers. John's 'Magic Phone Stand' received
over 35.000 and garnered impressive feedback through crowd
funding. His inspired thinking led him to become a featured
magician on Softy's Wizard Wards and in this lecture John
will take you into his world of imaginative magic.
Two
of the hottest and most forward young thinkers in magic
are sure to provide a fun and interactive lecture for
all magicians.
Price:
$25.00
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10. Tribute To Alan Alan By Simon Drake
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Message by Simon Drake (UK)
Our
dear friend Alan Alan passed away last night. I knew him
for over 40 years and he was not just a truly great and
innovative performer but also a valuable teacher in the
craft of magic and a generous, kind man. Along with the
other professional magicians I benefitted greatly from
Alan's constructive critiques.
He
knew and passed on to us lucky few the old 'rules' of
stagecraft; timing, beats, pointing and much more that
most young bucks have no clue about these days. He described
those unfortunates as 'nonentities' who would just buy
a trick and go out and perform it the next day. A fortunate
handful of us who listened, owe him a great deal of thanks,
love and respect.
I
am feeling especially sad for and send warmest wishes
to Mike Vincent who was like a son to him. Alan patiently
coached Michael from a lad to become one of the greatest
sleight of hand practitioners on the planet. I also feel
a sense of relief that he is now free and at peace having
painfully and most frustratingly for him waited for 'the
ferryman' for a long time.
So
long dear fellow ....until we meet again.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Alan
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11. Unbelievable - Magic-Fest Convention
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Message by Ken Spanola, - Convention Chairman
Unbelievable
- Magic-Fest Convention is only less than one week away.
Saturday August 9th, 2014
Avoid
the registration lines. Register Online at www.TampaMagicClub.com
Click
on the "Registration" tab and then the "MagicFest"
hyperlink. For additional Convention information, click
on the "Convention" tab. What Is MagicFest?
Simply the Best One Day Convention In Florida.
Here's
what's scheduled:
3 Fantastic Lectures!
John Bannon will be our feature lecturer. This will be
no ordinary lecture. First, John rarely lectures and this
will be his only Florida lecture. He's flying back to
Illinois after the workshop on Sunday. Second, this will
be a 2 hour lecture by one of the best magicians in the
country.
Ryan
Schlutz is an exciting young performer who has released
several highly acclaimed DVDs. Ryan has some very clever
self-working magic that are "workers" that will
go right into a working professional's repertoire. Don't
miss this lecture by one of magic's rising stars.
Terry
Ward is one of the best entertainers in magic today. He
has performed for the most prestigious audiences, such
as Coke-a-Cola, Nestle Carnation, GE, AT&T and Walt
Disney World. Using his dynamic personality, Terry brings
the artistry of magic to a new dimension. By combining
magic, comedy, and audience participation, Terry will
keep everyone laughing and well entertained throughout
his lecture.
Don't
miss this rare opportunity to learn from a real entertainment
master.
Close-Up
Show
What a lineup - John Bannon, Ryan Schlutz and Terry Ward
will all perform in the show. If that wasn't enough, the
very talented Cameron Francis has been added to the show.
We
will have a jumbo screen and projector for all lectures
and the Close-Up show, so everyone can see the magic.
Our
very special MC for the day will be Geoff Williams. Geoff
is an outstanding magician in his own right and he is
sure to keep the day moving right along with his comedic
talents.
Dealers
Room and Flea Market Tables
Good News & Bad News! The Bad News is -- there are
no more Dealers or Flea Market tables available - we've
sold out. The Good News is we've sold out -- so the Dealers
Room will be the place to hang out as we've lined up some
wonderful Dealers as well as 10 Flea Market tables where
you are sure to find some magical treasures!
Convention
Location
We are having the convention at the same hotel as last
year -- the beautiful Embassy Suites, 3705 Spectrum Blvd.
(off Fowler Ave.) in Tampa, FL.
Hotel
rooms are available at $129 per night. Just be sure to
say that you are attending the "MagicFest" convention
to get that rate.
Cost
The registration fee is still only $35 (same price as
last year)!
Unbelievable - 3 Fantastic Lectures, a Close-Up Show with
4 Outstanding Magicians and a jam packed Dealers Room
with Flea Market tables. All for ONLY $35.
You
can pay online at www.TampaMagicClub.com and pay with
Pay Pal or call Melissa Spanola at 813-885-2449
Schedule
Registration opens at 8:30 AM.
Dealers Room Opens at 9:00 AM and our first lecture (Ryan
Schlutz) is at 9:30 AM.
The convention ends at 6:00 PM. So this is a full day
of fun and magic that you don't want to miss.
Check online for the full schedule.
If
you have any questions, give me a call.
Magically,
Ken Spanola, Convention Chairman
813-885-2449
Bonus
- Extra Charge Workshop
The Magic Emporium is hosting an Extra Charge Event on
Sunday, August 10th - a John Bannon Workshop.
John
will hold a very rare hands-on workshop for a limited
number of magicians. This unbelievable workshop will start
at 1:00PM at The Magic Emporium.
The
cost is only $50 and seating is limited. Don't be turned
away!
Call
Gary Barker at 813-265-WAND to reserve your spot before
this event is sold out.
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12. The Illusionists 2.0 - Auckland New Zealand
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The future of magic IS HERE!
2 to 13 September
Live at The Civic, Auckland
The
next generation of magic is coming to town! The Illusionists
2.0 -- a stunning sequel to the box-office smashing 2013
season of The Illusionists - is announced for Auckland's
The Civic theatre this September.
Featuring
seven masters of mental and optical illusion, The Illusionists
2.0 is a brand new production that will propel New Zealand
audiences into the future of magic and illusion, using
cutting-edge visual effects.
A
fast-paced, high-energy powerhouse performance, The Illusionists
2.0 gives audiences the chance to witness the magical
genius of the world's greatest stars and their genre,
each with a unique skill that has won them countless fans
globally.
Whether
it's the deadly arts of The Warrior, or the high-risk
tricks and stunts of The Deceptionist, The Illusionists
2.0 will leave audiences rubbing their eyes in disbelief.
Edgy, exciting and most of all fun, it's the perfect live
entertainment show.
'Forget
abracadabra and rabbits jumping out of hats because The
Illusionists 2.0 will make you question whether Harry
Potter really is the chosen one.'
Adelaide Advertiser
Venue
- The Civic
Season - From Tuesday 2 September to Saturday 13 September
Times: - Tues & Sun, 6.30pm, Wed to Sat 7.30pm,
Matinees - Sat, 2.30pm, Sun, 1pm
Bookings - 0800 111 999 or ticketmaster.co.nz
Tickets: - From $69.90*
Family and Under 16 ticket prices available
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13. The Illusionists 2.0 - Performers
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The Master Magician - Luis De Matos
He's the king of conjuring, a superhero of stage illusion.
Prepare to be astonished as one of the most renowned magicians
of all time pushes the boundaries of the believable with
a series of spectacular tricks and stunts that will redefine
your idea of what is real.
Hailing
from Portugal, he's a multi-award-winning performer and
host of the BBC's "The Magicians" - a superstar
of sorcery and a maestro of mentalism with a flair for
the theatrical. His use of cutting-edge video techniques
makes him truly one of a kind. You'll be bewitched by
The Master Magician!
The
Warrior - Aaron Crow
He's the ultimate strong, silent type - the man who has
mastered some of the most dangerous acts of mentalism
on stage without uttering a single word!
Using
swords, paintball guns and highly powerful crossbows,
Belgium's foremost international magic sensation creates
acts that are as unusual as they are entertaining, leaving
you on the edge of your seat in anticipation. Little wonder
he took the planet by storm after winning first place
at the World Championships of Magic. Prepare to defend
yourself against The Warrior.
The
Deceptionist - James More
He's dark, handsome and a master of modern magic - combining
a powerful stage presence with an outstanding talent for
the art of illusion.
One
of the rising stars of the scene, this British-born, enigmatic
character has a smart, slick approach, delivering fast-paced,
high-risk tricks and stunts that have been witnessed by
millions of people around the world. His many charms have
seen him win over international audiences through appearances
on major television shows that include ITV's primetime
entertainment extravaganza, Fool Us, where he performed
for Penn & Teller and Jonathan Ross.
Prepare to fall for the dark arts of The Deceptionist.
The
Manipulator - Yu Ho-Jin
He's renowned as one of the most masterful sleight-of-hand
artists in the world, with dazzling dexterity and the
ability to fool even the fastest eye. You'll never figure
out how he does it, because he'll always keep his secrets
up his sleeve.
Originally
from South Korea, he has conquered stages around the world,
winning multiple international illusion competitions,
the highlight being 2012's FISM - the Golden Globes of
the magic community. His act has become the benchmark
of illusion.
Now you see it, now you don't - meet The Manipulator.
The
Futurist - Adam Trent
He's a star for a new generation of magic fans, fusing
classic techniques, dancing, comedy and technology in
a show that shatters stereotypes for those who think they've
seen it all.
His
edgy, fun style has been described as 'Justin Timberlake
meets David Copperfield' and has put him on a fast-track
to global fame. He's performed more than 300 live shows
in 19 different countries over the past year and his star
is still rising, with two major television shows set to
air in the United States this October. He's the next big
thing - bring on The Futurist.
The
Trickster - Jeff Hobson
The showman of all showman returns to Auckland, he stole
everyone's hearts and a few watches last time and now
he is back trickier than ever.
The
host of Las Vegas and is the epitome of glamour and showmanship.
He leaves audiences laughing long after the curtain goes
down. Don't be fooled by his innocent appearance.
The Trickster will get you every time...!
"Hobson
steals the show like a slick bank robber." New York
Daily News
"A
whirlwind of fabulousness that simply cannot be contained."
Las Vegas Review Journal
The
Unusualist - Raymond Crowe
He'll make you laugh, cheer and gasp. He's a home-grown
hero - an entertainer extraordinaire of the most unconventional
kind. Magician, comedian, mime artist, inventor and master
of illusion, he's a multifaceted Aussie genius who keeps
you guessing until the last moment.
He's
performed alongside Bon Jovi and Russell Brand, and for
David Letterman, earned a standing ovation from more than
3,000 magicians at an international convention, and was
the only Australian chosen to perform on the famous NBC
television special, The World's Greatest Magic. Expect
a rare treat with The Unusualist.
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14. Innovention 2015
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Message by Paul Stone
After
two sold out Innovention Conventions in 2010 and 2012,
both in Las Vegas, we are delighted to announce that Innovention
2015 will take place in Liverpool, England, from 14th
- 16th July, and will be part of the first ever Liverpool
Festival of Magic.
The
Innovention is totally unique. Ask anyone who came to
Las Vegas in 2010 and 2012 and they'll tell you why this
convention is unlike any other magic convention. The reason
could be that we carefully limit the number of attendees
so that everyone has a great seat for every lecture, workshop,
and show. It could be that it is such an intimate event
and everyone is treated like a VIP! It could be that the
line-up of talent is always outstanding. Just some of
the star names who have appeared at the Innovention include
Teller, Siegfried & Roy, Lance Burton, Mac King, Jeff
Hobson, Johnny Thompson, and the Amazing Johnathan. It
could also be that the professional production values
are unrivaled.
Liverpool
is a friendly and vibrant city, and July is the perfect
time to visit. It is one of the UK's best kept secrets,
with its superb Albert Dock overlooking the River Mersey,
the exciting Liverpool ONE Centre with great shops, bars
and restaurants, and of course Liverpool is the home of
the Beatles, and the world famous Cavern Club on Mathew
Street.
The
venue for Innovention 2015 is the beautiful Playhouse
Theatre right in the heart of Liverpool's City Centre
where there are several excellent hotels in every price
range, all within easy walking distance, so there's no
need for any transport, expensive taxis, or lining up
for buses, as everything is right there.
If
you are planning a trip to FISM in Italy (6th - 11th July)
then you should come to Liverpool too. It's all happening
the following week (14th - 16th July). If FISM is not
in your plans then you should definitely come to Liverpool
for Innovention 2015.
Registration
for Innovention 2015 is £195, but if you book and
pay in full by 31st August 2014, then you will qualify
for our special early discount booking offer and pay just
£155. An incredible 20% saving!
For
full details and to register, send your name and contact
information by email to info@innoventionliverpool.com
If
you are only going to one magic convention in 2015, make
it Innovention 2015 in Liverpool. It will be an unmissable
experience!
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15. Circus Legend Tihany Celebrated His 98th Birthday
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Message by Paul Stone
A
Tribute To Tihany at Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
on September 14th 2014 at 8pm
Circus
legend Tihany (Franz Czeisler) celebrated his 98th Birthday
at the end of June.
On
Sunday September 14, I am producing 'A Tribute to Tihany'
in the Showroom of the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in
Las Vegas. Tihany has not enjoyed the best of health recently
and we are hoping that this Tribute Show will be a timely
boost for him.
We
are still finalising the line-up of performers who will
be appearing in the show, but so far definitely appearing
are: Master Magician Lance Burton, Wolfgang (on the German
Wheel), the hilarious act of The Great Tomsoni & Company,
Sensational quick change artists Sos & Victoria, and
Award winning illusionist Jan Rouven. We are also expecting
a number of show business celebrities to attend.
Franz
Czeisler is not only a true icon of the circus world,
indeed the name Tihany is synonymous with the greatest
circuses ever seen, but he is also a wonderful human being
whose generosity and kindness to his friends, as well
as performers, is unmatched. He has led a remarkable and
unique life, and this Tribute will be an opportunity for
his many friends from around the globe to show their affection
and respect for him.
We
really want to make this a memorable evening for a very
special gentleman, and so your support will be greatly
appreciated. Please spread the word to anyone who is known
to Tihany. We want to fill the Showroom to capacity. If
you would like to send a greeting to Tihany in the special
souvenir program we are producing, please email me at
qualityevents@aol.com, Thank you.
Paul
Stone
Executive Producer
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16. Daytona Festival Of Magic
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Message by Harry Allen (US)
Very
exciting news!!!! November 7,8,9 2014 Daytona Beach Florida
www.daytonamagic.com click on "convention"
Daytona
Festival of Magic just got better if that is possible.
Just
added to an unbelievable line up:
Dan Sperry
He will join:
Rudy Coby
Gregory Wilson
Rich Bloch
Fielding West
Eric Jones
Harry Allen
Silly Billy
Suzanne
Don Baggett
Erik Olson
Scott Humston
David Ferman (Juggler) Act
Lectures, stage and close-up shows, dealers, auction,
(full sit down dinner Friday night dinner show)
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17. John Luka Motor City Close-Up Convention
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Message by John Luka (US)
I
am very excited to announce that this year the Motor City
Close-Up Convention is being co-produced and sponsored
by The Wunderground Magic Shop. This year the convention
features Shoot Ogawa, Tony Cabral, David Gabbay, and one
more performer yet to be named.
It
is very easy to register for the convention. Simply go
to
http://www.johnlukamagic.com and then navigate to the
registration page. The registration is $125 USD PayPal
accepted.
All
events take place at the Best Western Woodhaven Inn
(http://www.bestwestern.com/woodhaveninn) located at 21700
West Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183. Phone (734) 676-8000.
Call the hotel for room reservations or hotel information.
There is a special room rate of $73 plus tax per diem
for the convention. To qualify, when you make your reservations
request the Motor City Magic rate.
As
you can see, the line-up for this year's event is already
awesome with one more performer to be named. Stay tuned
to see who that might be.
I
look forward to seeing you there.
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18. The Shore City Magicians Club Celebrating 40th Anniversary
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The Shore City Magicians Club Inc. was established in
1974 to encourage the arts and traditions of magic and
the allied entertainment arts, with a focus on encouraging
youth.
We
would love to extend an invitation to all past members,
associate members and other local magicians to attend
this very special occasion.
When:
Tuesday 5th August
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: The Shore City Magicians Club Inc. club rooms,
Senior Citizen Hall, back of the Takapuna Library, The
Strand, Takapuna, Auckland.
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
To attend this FREE special event you must pre-register
RSVP's for the SCMC 40th event is event@scmc.co.nz
As
part of the evening celebration Timon Krause the Dutch
Champion of Mentalism in 2014 will present a lecture.
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19. 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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