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Issue Number: #1116
Date: Sunday 17th 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. Abbott's 77th Get Together Podcasts
3. Updates From Successful Performercast
4. Update On The 'Tribute To Tihany' Show
5. Houdini's Spiritualism Scrapbook Could See $20,000
6. Remarkable Magic #357 - Nick Lewin
7. Your Audience - #349 - By Kyle Peron
8. Abbott's Get-Together 80th Birthday Celebration 1934-2014
9. The Innovention And The Liverpool Festival Of Magic
10. Joe Labero Returning To Singapore
11. Jeff McBride's Virtual Magic & Mystery School
12. Atlanta Harvest Of Magic
13. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
14. The Illusionists 2.0 - Auckland New Zealand
15. Squib For The September Issue Of Genii
16. Diamond Jim Tyler Has Released His Sixth Instructional
Magic DVD
17. Cloth By Steve Valentine Review
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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Delighted that Luis de Matos of Portugal (coming to New
Zealand in The Illusionists 2.0) will be presenting a special
Auckland-only lecture in New Zealand on 29th August. More
details to follow shortly.
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if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. Abbott's 77th Get Together Podcasts
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
This
past week, I traveled to the "Magic Capital of the
World", Colon, Michigan for the 80th birthday of Abbott's
and their 77th annual Get Together (convention). This was
a fantastic time that cannot be described in a few words
or any kind of abbreviated report. To capture the essence
of the Get Together, you have to hear the sounds and the
people who make this such a hospitable event.
I
was one of the performers for this year's Get Together and
chatted with many of the other talent and registrants from
the convention both back stage and in the street. You can
listen to the daily updates I posted plus see many photos
I uploaded and view a couple videos from 1984 of Abbott's
and the streets of Colon, Michigan and the other was a guided
tour of the American Museum of Magic given by none other
than the owner/operator himself…Bob Lund. And of course
you can listen to the podcasts, too. All are available as
follows:
Day
Zero (the day before the official start of the Get Together):
http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/ground-zero-abbotts-get-together-2014
Day One: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/day-1-abbotts-get-together-2014
Day Two: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/day-2-abbotts-get-together-2014
Day Three: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/day-3-abbotts-get-together-2014
Day Four: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/day-4-abbotts-get-together-2014
Epilogue: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/epilogue-abbotts-get-together-2014
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3. Updates From Successful Performercast
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Message from Kris Sheppard
Take
a stroll with Paul Green:
Listen in as Paul and I talk about such topics as fear,
finding balance between family and work, and making a positive
difference in people's lives. We also talk about the ins-and-outs
of strolling magic including the difference between "strolling"
and "walk-around," whether or not it's possible
to make a living strolling, and pricing your services.
http://www.successfulperformercast.com/paul-green
Optical
Illusionist, Bizzaro, talks about creativity:
Magician Bizzaro talks his approach to creativity and how
he comes up with some of the crazy things that he does for
his own act and the acts of others.
http://www.successfulperformercast.com/bizzaro
Corporate
Juggler Scotty Meltzer shares his insights on juggling for
corporate markets and writing comedy for his act:
In this interview I talk with Scotty who is an expert at
writing custom scripts for his corporate clients. Scotty
brings us into his process that he uses to incorporate his
clients' message into his show. Also, don't miss it when
he gives some pointers on how he adds jokes and comedy into
his acts. http://www.successfulperformercast.com/scotty-meltzer
Tony
Clark talks about producing shows:
In this interview we talk a great deal about what goes into
producing the kind of variety shows that Tony produces.
Also, hear about what it was like studying under Tony Slydini
and about that one time David Copperfield had Tony stall
the starting of his show in Reno just so he could get in
to see it. http://www.successfulperformercast.com/tony-clark
Take
some tips from Lou Serrano, The Magician Who's Always Working:
Listen in to hear about Lou's journey in becoming a full-time
professional magician. We touch upon such topics as public
speaking, commissions, and how important it is to have a
client and prospect list. Also, listen through to the very
end for a special offer from Lou for Successful Performercast
listeners only!
http://www.successfulperformercast.com/lou-serrano
Download
a Free PDF Show Booking & Debrief Form!
This is a form that will help you to keep track of all aspects
of your shows and get as much as you can out of them to
help improve your act and grow as a performer.
http://www.successfulperformercast.com/go/show-booking-debrief-sheet
I
sincerely hope you find value in these interviews.
-Kris
Sheppard: Successful Performercast http://www.successfulperformercast.com
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4. Update On The 'Tribute To Tihany' Show
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Message by Paul Stone
The
line-up for the Tribute Show at the Orleans Hotel &
Casino on Sunday September 14th for Circus legend TIHANY
has now been finalised.
The
show features Master Magician Lance Burton, the incredible
quick change artists Sos & Victoria, Wolfgang on the
German wheel, the Hula artistry of Yelena Larkina, Illusionist
Star Kevin James, Legendary Juggler Kris Kremo, the unique
hand shadows of Sonny Fontana, from the MJ One Show Xavier
Mortimer, Las Vegas Headliner Jan Rouven, Magic Magazine's
Stan Allen, American Idol Star Jasmine Trias, and hosted
by British singing sensation Ben Stone. The Show starts
at 8pm.
All
tickets are $30 including tax and are available from the
Orleans Box Office Direct number on 702 365 7070 or by visiting
the Orleans Box Office. Tickets are also available online
at www.orleanscasino.com
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5. Houdini's Spiritualism Scrapbook Could See $20,000
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Article forwarded on by Mel Kientz (US)
Antique
Trade
Chicago
- A scrapbook kept by master magician Harry Houdini - lost
for over eight decades - was discovered by an antique dealer
in California in 2013. Now this historic relic is heading
to auction August 23 at Potter & Potter Auctions.
The
auction will be held at the Potter & Potter Auctions
showroom, 3759 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 121 in Chicago.
Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com.
Compiled by Houdini in 1925 and 1926, the scrapbook is filled
with his personal notes and clippings related to spiritualism
and spirit mediums - individuals who claimed they could
talk to the dead. Houdini devoted the last years of his
life to investigating and debunking fraudulent mediums.
Finds
of this sort are once-in-a-lifetime occurrences," said
Gabe Fajuri, president of Potter & Potter Auctions.
"Its stories like these that fuel the current trend
of antique-themed TV shows and keep all collectors and dealers
on the hunt for elusive, valuable finds."
In this case, the value is substantial. The scrapbook's
pre-auction estimate is $15,000 to $20,000.
The
contents of the scrapbook show Houdini's deep interest and
study of spiritualism, as well as the seemingly endless
amount of publicity he garnered by his association with
it. In Houdini's most famous investigation of all, in 1925,
he exposed the Boston medium Margery as a fraud. The scrapbook
includes a considerable amount of material on the famous
Margery case.
Other
sale highlights include a massive lobby board standing nearly
9 feet tall, used to advertise Houdini's performances at
various theaters (estimate $25,000-$35,000); the only sketches
of the secret workings of an illusion in Houdini's hand
ever to come to auction ($5,000-$7,000); Houdini's Double
Fold Death Defying Water Mystery Escape device, a unique
wooden crate from which Houdini would escape ($20,000-$25,000);
as well as a variety of Houdini-signed books, Houdini-owned
handcuffs, unpublished manuscripts, private correspondence,
family photographs, costumes and silent film memorabilia.
During
the three days leading up to the auction, a museum-like
exhibition of the lots will be available for public viewing.
A full-color auction catalog is available from Potter &
Potter.
For more information, visit www.potterauctions.com,
call 773-472-1442 or email info@potterauctions.com.
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6. Remarkable Magic #357 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
Magic
in the Air (waves)
I
am interested to notice how much magic is popping up on
the television in America these days: other variety arts
are not seeing anything like as much airtime as the magical
arts. It isn't quite the kind of magic we were seeing on
the airwaves a decade ago, but it is interesting to track
the changes in what is being presented. It is also educational
to spot the change in demographics that the networks are
aiming for. Magic is now being aimed at a decidedly youthful,
but not a kid's audience: I like that.
The
most traditional show on the air is the new season of "Masters
of Illusion" on the CW Network. It is a very solid
show that features a bunch of excellent magicians who have
been brought into a studio and then let loose to film a
couple of TV segments to be edited together for future episodes.
These are nicely produced shows that will be airing for
many years to come and delighting viewers. The intrinsically
old fashioned approach of this series in no way handicaps
it's success or longevity.
The
rest of the magic currently being seen on the television
networks fits more readily inside the mantle of "reality
programming," and can be broken down into two basic
models, talent contests and specialty programing. It is
safe to say that the legacy of David Blaine and The Masked
Magician has not been entirely lost on the studio executives
when you look at this specialty programing. Currently we
are not seeing any outright exposure of magic such as Valentino
brought when Fox TV updated The Mystery Magician format,
however we are seeing some decidedly updated takes on magic.
The
highest profile magic slots are those being featured on
NBC's America's Got Talent. Unlike England, where fast paced
and testosterone drenched illusions are ruling the roost
in Britain's Got Talent; the American spin off from the
British show is currently discovering the joys of smaller
magic. The "break-out" magicians on AGT this season
are Tomas De le Cruz (AKA "Smoothini The Ghetto Houdini,")
David & Leeman and Mike Super. All are doing a nice
job of representing quite different schools of magic. As
previously noted none are presenting any mega-sized effects,
very refreshing in my personal opinion. Will any of them
win the big prize on AGT? I suspect not, but reputations
will definitely be made and careers launched.
Penn
& Teller can currently be seen on the CW Network in
a re-run of their British series "Penn & Teller:
Fool Us." I am guessing that if the British series
catches on with viewers there might well be an American
version of the show. This would work better for me, I must
have been away from England too long because I totally fail
to "get" host Jonathan Ross-I know he is a giant
in English television but to me his appeal is as big a mystery
as Russell Brand.
Watching
Penn & Teller deconstruct a series of lesser magicians
is a lot more entertaining than I first assumed it would
be and it will be interesting to see whether the series
crosses over to an American audience. The biggest rival
to the success of P & T: Fool Us may prove to be the
dynamic duo's new "magical reality" series Wizard
Wars debuts on August 19th on the Syfi Network. It sounds
rather intriguing to watch teams of magicians creating magic
illusions from random props.
Add
Michael Carbonaro's hit series The Carbonaro Effect, on
truTV, into the mix and that is a lot of magic available
for viewers. The Candid Camera meets Street Magic take on
a magic show has proven to have a wide appeal to viewers.
Soon to be appearing on the airwaves is a new variety series
by the talented and likeable Justin Willman, which is sure
to feature some magic. I have a hunch that this newly announced
project might shape up very nicely and could prove to be
a real ratings winner for the Cupcake Wars host.
Yikes,
we seem to be entering an exciting new golden era of TV
magic. We just need to be able to find all those cable channels
that are offering these new shows! I guess that is what
Tivo is all about…..
You
can check out my online store at www.lewinenterprises.net
You can reach me personally at nicklewin1@mac.com
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7. Your Audience - #349 - By Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
Have
you ever watched another entertainer and just realized something
seemed off? The show was good and the tricks worked and
the routines were good. However, you just realize that they
do not seem to be into it. There seems to lack that energy
or that drive. Maybe "going through the motions"
is a way to describe it.
I
think we all have. But if we are honest with ourselves,
we will admit that we often do this ourselves. Be truly
honest and you will have to admit there has been a time
or two when you have done it.
It
happens as we are all human. We have bills to pay. We get
sick and may not feel well. We had a fight with a loved
one. We would rather be someplace else because maybe we
missed a fun concert etc. Whatever the case or situation
might be, we sometimes are not in the right mind-set for
the show we are doing.
Sometimes
even burn out from doing so many shows can affect the way
we present them.
However,
one thing we have got to remember is the fact that we need
to be a professional at all times. Being a pro means we
do not become one part of the time. We do not become one
when the curtains open and stop when they close. We do not
turn it on sometimes and turn it down or off at others.
Being a pro means we are one at all times every time no
matter how hard it must be.
The
reason for this is a simple one. We owe it to our audiences.
An old mentor of mine always would say, "Treat your
audiences like they are kings and queens cause without them
you are a lonely person on stage by yourself."
He
was right. My audiences are everything to me and I owe it
to them to give 100% effort every time out all the time.
It is not fair to them or the client for me to "call
it in" or give only 80% cause of any circumstance.
Every
show must be treated as the most perfect show I can perform
and I must focus and be in it. Sometimes this may be difficult
and I understand that. But we must remember this fact.
In
most shows there are kids or adults that may be seeing a
live magician for the very first time and YOU are it. YOU
represent the art of magic and you alone can make a person
love magic or hate it or not care about it at all. YOU alone
have that power. You owe it to yourself and to all entertainers
to go out there and do your best regardless of what may
be going on in your life.
One
way I can always do this is to remind myself in a humorous
way that appeals to me. In my cases I have a sign and so
when I open any case at any show I see the sign and it reads,
"Hey stupid, smile…you're supposed to be having
fun."
That
sign always makes me smile and it is my personal reminder
that I am there to have fun and a good time and to create
that for the audiences watching me.
When
you go out and perform, remember these things. Always be
a pro at all times. You owe it to yourself, to your magic
peers and most importantly to the audience.
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. Abbott's Get-Together 80th Birthday Celebration 1934-2014
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Article forwarded on by Mel Kientz (US)
Colon,
MI - Whether you are a magician, amateur, or just someone
who loves good magic this is the event for you and your
family this summer. Many of the biggest names in magic will
be participating including Jeff Hobson, Joshua Jay, Losander,
Outerbridge, Chris Mitchell, Shoot Ogawa, Pat Davison, Chris
Blackmore, John Shryock, George Schindler, and Fred Becker
just to mention a few. In addition, some of the best magicians
and entertainers under 25 years old will be performing at
Tuesday's evening show including Matt Schick, Bill Cook,
Timothy Cripe, Mabelle, and Trigg Watson! Find out more
about these entertainers and many others at our Performers
Page.
On Friday morning magicians will get a chance to perform
in front of a real stage audience at our Talent Contest.
They will work with our professional stage crew, the absolute
best in the business, and compete for cash prizes in the
same event where Franz Harary, Lance Burton, and Mac King
participated as teens. Everyone is a winner because the
experience you gain from performing in a magic competition
is priceless!
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9. The Innovention And The Liverpool Festival Of Magic
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Message by Paul Stone
14th
-18th July 2015
The
Innovention and Liverpool Festival of Magic will be the
magic event of 2015. There are a several big magic conventions
taking place in 2015 with thousands of magicians attending,
dozens of competitors and lectures galore, but none of them
will be like the Innovention. The Innovention is different
from any other magic convention. We deliberately limit the
number of attendees so that everyone is treated like a VIP,
and everyone has a great seat for every show, lecture and
workshop.
The
Innovention is an intimate event where you will see the
best shows, the best performers, the best lecturers and
the most innovative sessions. There are a variety of excellent
hotels all within a 5 minute walk of the superb Playhouse
Theatre, where all the events take place. Next week we will
be announcing the first few performers names, so watch this
space. Liverpool is a fantastic city to visit with its own
special magic, and we are planning some exciting surprises!
So
don't wait, register now and take advantage of our very
special early bird offer. For full details and to register
go to info@innoventionliverpool.com
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10. Joe Labero Returning To Singapore
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Message by Joe Labero
Returning
to Singapore after the spectacular success of "Incanto"
at the Resorts World Sentosa in 2013, Joe Labero presents
a night of magic at Raffles. With illusions as awe-inspiring
as they are mind-blowing and spectacular, watch this three-time
Merlin Award Winner's hypnotizing illusions, as he dazzles
us at the beautiful Jubilee Hall theatre at the Raffles
Hotel in Singapore.
Witness
Labero's exclusive brand of magic, which includes illusions
that are altogether unbelievable, outrageous, impossible,
and death-defying as they are stunning in their slick and
beautiful execution.
With
thousands of sold out arenas and theatres across the world,
Joe Labero is coming to the Raffles Hotel in Singapore for
his brand new, all exclusive show this August.
We
invite you to witness the absolute impossible. We invite
you to Joe Labero's world of magic.
Are
you ready to believe?
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11. Jeff McBride's Virtual Magic & Mystery School
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)
New
things are happening with our online Magic School. I sincerely
do hope you will consider becoming a member of our All-New
online. Please look at the video at our "Virtual Magic
& Mystery School.
Not
only will you receive special benefits at each level of
membership, but you are also helping the School fulfill
its mission of improving the art of magic one magician at
a time! Learn more right here: http://www.magicalwisdom.com
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12. Atlanta Harvest Of Magic
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Message by Ken Scott (US)
Ken
Scott is hosting the Atlanta Harvest of Magic September
11th to 13th www.atlantaharvestofmagic.com
The
talent is strong and unique with Rob Zabrecky, Harry Anderson,
Jay Johnson and Bob (ventriloquist) from the hit TV show
SOAP, Ice McDonald, Jon Armstrong, Lee Asher, Steve Kline
productions, Nathan Kranzo, Charles Pecor, Christopher Hart,
Ken Scott, Jon Racherbaumer, and Mark Mason.
There
will be 10 lectures, close-up shows, close-up/parlour contest,
Amazing Dealers, Gala show. The Crowne plaza is literally
1 mile from the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport.
Room
rates are crazy low at 87.00 per. Registration for this
great little/BIG convention is only 126.99.
Come
be a part of the fun. Atlanta is known for its southern
hospitality. Stan Allen says, "The Atlanta conventions
are so fun with so much hospitality, family feel, and party
atmosphere!" That is what is being planned for at this
year's Atlanta Harvest.
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13. 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:
-
Something From Nothing by Michael Murray
- Magic in the Moonlight
- Aurora Theatre to Christian Cagigal in OBSCURA
- Ice McDonald Sees The Light In The 'Dark' Arts
- Vanish 15 Now Available!
- Magicians Convention in Oz Aug 29-31st Osasco SP Brasil
- Paul Daniels' Trigger Finger Injury
- David Blaine - A Remarkable Phenomenon: Nick Lewin
- Cool Balloon Guy Under Pressure: Matt Johnson
- India Biennial Magic Convention
- Spinnerets by Steven X
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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14. 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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15. Squib For The September Issue Of Genii
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Message by Richard Kaufman, Editor of Genii, The Conjurors'
Magazine
Our
new digital system is online, enabling Genii to offer 1
year digital-only subscriptions for the unbelievable price
of only $35 (which includes access to every single issue
of Genii published since 1936--60,000 pages). Get the largest-selling
magic magazine in the world for the incredible price at
www.geniimagazine.com/subscribe-now
The
digital version of Genii's September issue is now live at
www.geniimagazine.com
This
month we feature Peter Samelson on the cover, in an article
written by Stephen Minch, that delves into what makes a
thinking-man's magician. One of Peter's signature effects,
a slow-motion coin vanish, follows the piece (along with
a video of the performance), and there are two more tricks
from Peter explained only in the digital version of this
issue on pp.97 to 104. There are also many video clips of
Peter performing the effects discussed in the article, both
new and vintage, so make sure to watch them!
I
visited our printing plant Ovid Bell in Fulton Missouri
while in St. Louis, and wrote briefly about it, as well
as shot a video of Genii on press.
We
have audio columns from both Max Maven and Jon Racherbaumer.
This
month we also feature coverage of the Combined I.B.M./S.A.M.
Convention in St. Louis by Dustin Stinett; columns from
David Kaye, Roberto Giobbi, and Jonathan Pendragon, and
the issue closes, as usual, with reviews-this month from
David Britland, Dustin Stinett, and David Oliver.
My
friend Alan Alan passed away, and we have three video clips
of him performing, and I wrote a nice piece about my friend
Alan "Ace" Greenberg which you'll find in Genii
Speaks.
That's
just some of what you'll find in the September issue of
the largest selling magic magazine on the planet. Hope you
enjoy it.
If
you're a subscriber to Genii you are entitled to a visit
to The Magic Castle each year--just one of the many perks
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16. Diamond Jim Tyler Has Released His Sixth Instructional
Magic DVD
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Message by Diamond Jim Tyler
Diamond
Jim Tyler has just released his sixth instructional magic
DVD QUADRARE CAAN OPUS that retails for $29.95 and it can
be found on his site at http://diamond-jim.com/product/quadrare-caan-opus/
When
you buy it now he will include the ebook card magic USA
(a $30 value) for FREE!
Diamond
Jim Tyler has married two amazing effects into one stellar
stand-up showpiece. While the title may seem like a Latin
magic incantation, it actually refers to The Magic Square
and Card At Any Number. Knowing DJT there is lots of comedy
built in and he shows you how to milk each moment.
A
card is freely selected and a number between 20 and 50 is
freely thought-of. The card, with the number on it, is placed
back into the ordinary pack and shuffled. The magician proceeds
to perform The Magic Square revealing their thought-of number
about twenty different ways.
Audiences are always amazed by this.
The
spectator is asked to count and deal to their thought-of
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17. Cloth By Steve Valentine Review
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Reviewed by Quentin Reynolds
With
all the controversy about the high price of one-trick DVDs,
it's a bit of surprise for me to review a three DVD set
that deals with one trick. Or to be precise - one magical
effect. Many one-trick DVDs on the market detail effects
that have not been properly researched or audience tested
and before the era of self-publishing would, at best, ended
up as a magazine article.
Fortunately
for you and me Steve Valentine is a pro and has done his
research and this set is well worth your investment in time
and money.
My
interest in the venerable Card Through Handkerchief was
piqued when I read Billy McComb's Five Card Selection routine
in one of the Ireland Year Books. It wasn't known as the
Multiple Card Selection back then. Billy's routine climaxed
with the Card Thru Hanky.
In
Disc One of this nicely produced and edited set, Mr Valentine
takes us though the basic handlings and sleights and offers
non-sleight versions as well. While not encyclopaedic it
is very thorough and teaches some of the best handlings
and routines from the literature.
A
plethora of routines and techniques are shown, all basically
being the same plot, a card penetrating through a handkerchief.
Sometimes it is the traditional effect, sometimes it pops
through, occasionally it rises through and even floats up
a la Zombie.
I'm
assuming that Steve approaches learning a new trick in similar
fashion to the way I do. Namely, research everything you
can find, work on it, delete bits, add bits, think about
it, change it, perform, change, add, edit and eventually
come up with something worthwhile once you have visualised
the effect you want to achieve. In Steve's case it was a
short paragraph about Nate Leipzig that spurred the development
of his method.
Steve
has done all that work for you, which is literally a huge
amount of research and I'd say, equal to a university semester.
From
this disc alone you have your money's worth if you are looking
for a routine to add to your professional repertoire. The
Card Thru Hanky is an excellent way to finish a card set
as it is visual and the magic should happen at face level.
If you are careful about your angles and blocking, you should
be able to do this strolling and table-hopping. I'd also
refer you to Tommy Wonder's books and DVD set for some extra
tips and handling.
Disc
Two covers tricks, stunts and gags to do with the handkerchief
you carry with you. Steve prefers a white bandana rather
than a men's pocket handkerchief as it is a little larger.
Google 'white bandana' and you can buy them quite cheaply,
singly or in bulk. Steve covers a number of ideas and routines
where the bandana's corners are held by participants, making
a little stage, allowing you to do a range of tricks that
would normally require a table. He teaches a coins through
handkerchief using the Little Hand gag - as sold by Michael
Ammar - as its premise. Another routine that would work
well, though it isn't mentioned on the DVD is Bob Swadling's
Double Deception, sold by Mark Mason.
I
was delighted to see Hankyrise, a routine of Len Belcher's.
Len, a creative magician contributed many tricks to British
magazines such as The Gen and Abracadabra.
For
further uses of a handkerchief or bandana I refer you to
Billy McComb or Charlie Miller's routines for the 'Seven
Cornered Handkerchief' or my own 'Five Minutes With a Pocket
Handkerchief' DVD, all of which is totally different to
what is taught here.
Disc
Three is dedicated to Cloth, Steve Valentine's own routine.
Three cards are chosen by the audience and shuffled (by
them) back into the deck. The first two cards penetrate
through in an amazing manner, the wrapped deck being shown
on both sides and the material of the handkerchief being
checked by the audience. The third card is even more amazing,
as it visibly appears under the handkerchief before popping
right through the material.
You
need to make some special gaffs for Cloth, all easy to make
and fully detailed instructions are given. You don't have
to do all three phases either if you don't want to.
There
are considerations for the professional worker with regards
to pocket management as the gaffs have to be introduced
in performance and stored when not in use. Steve covers
palming and non-palming methods and strong misdirection
is built in to cover the moves. There is no heat on you
as the audience are totally unaware of the gaffs.
Would
that all who rush to bring a DVD to market take as much
time and effort to research and teach as Steve Valentine
has done with CLOTH. It will come as no surprise that this
set is highly recommended
Cloth by Steve Valentine $50.
Full
details and trailer at http://www.stevevalentine.com/store/p31/CLOTH_By_Steve_Valentine_
IN_STOCK_AND_SHIPPING!.html
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