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Issue Number: #1137
Date: Sunday 28th September 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. Major Announcement From Vanish Magazine
3. Magic From China's Got Talent
4. TGM - A Tribute To Phil Willmarth
5. The Magic Word - Creating The Paranormal Experience
6. Escaping The Hollywood Heat By Going To Las Vegas
7. 2014 October AMA Show Schedule
8. Remarkable Magic #363 - Nick Lewin
9. Chair Suspension Illusion - Magical? #354 - Kyle Peron
10. Las Vegas Magic - October 2014
11. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
12. World Festival of Magic New Zealand Tour
13. Motor City Close-Up Convention
14. Broken Wand - Jim Artle
15. Daytona Beach Festival of Magic
16. David Ginn's UK Tour 2015
17. Wanted One Male White Java Dove
18. Preliminary Schedule - IBM Day of Magic in Auckland
19. e-zine Archives
20. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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On behalf of all our subscribers I would like to thank Nick Lewin and Kyle Peron for their very popular weekly columns.

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For all those who would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format go to: www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2014-Jan-to-Dec-2014/1137-Sep28-2014.html

Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. Major Announcement From Vanish Magazine
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor of Vanish - Magic Magazine

After almost a year of working on the next step for Vanish I am proud to announce we are now an App via the iTunes store PLUS for Androids we are up on Google Play. The APP is Free to download but due to the cost of being an App and Apple charging me per issue I will be charging $1.99 per issue if you want to download and read via the APP or $9.99 a year for subscription.

Vanish - International Magic Magazine is still free if you want to read as an interactive PDF or as an e-magazine.

If you use the Revizzit-e-reader then I have put them all up there for the iPad. The great thing about Revizzit is that you can turn each issue on and off so it doesn't take up any space on your iPad or iPhone.

Visit http:www.vanishmagazine.com to download the FREE APP for your mobile devices.

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3. Magic From China's Got Talent
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Message by David Yee

Check it out….. You will not be disappointed…..

http://viduki.com/video/18937/Where_does_she_keep_it_all

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4. TGM - A Tribute To Phil Willmarth
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Message by Solyl Kundu, Kolkata, India

Hello friends-in-magic around the world;

All of us at The Gimmick MagiZette e-zine (published from India once every two months) have resolved to devote the forthcoming issue of TGM (due end of October 2014) in memory of Phil Willmarth. Consequently, we earnestly request to all the friends and acquaintances of Phil to send us articles, photographs, reminiscences, anecdotes and/or whatever they have on Phil Willmarth to help compile this issue of TGM in a memorable way for Phil Willmarth.

The magic fraternity and all of us at TGM will be thankful to the contributors. We can be contacted at thegimmickmagizette@gmail.com and / or solylkundu@gmail.com

Thanks so much in advance for your valuable assistance!

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5. The Magic Word - Creating The Paranormal Experience
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

As we approach Halloween, "the season of the witch" when things go bump in the night, there is no better time to entertain your audiences with something different…a séance. This week on The Magic Word Podcast, Jamie Salinas and I presented a one hour lecture to our local I.B.M. Scott Hollingsworth Ring #39. The topic: How to Put Together Your Own Séance. This gives the basics on how to produce and perform a séance. Even if you are not interested in putting on a full blown séance, you might want to add a few bizarre things to your repertoire this Halloween season.

This mini-lecture does not necessarily teach any tricks but focuses more on the do's and don'ts of what you should do when you produce a show. We discuss how to present yourself (i.e. Psychic vs. Magician vs. Ghost Hunter), high tech vs. low tech, the element of surprise, and much more. We put together a $10.00 set of lecture notes which you can order for immediate download through the shop on the website. This will be the basis of an expanded book that will give much more detail on this subject plus include many more effects to incorporate into your bizarre entertainment.

You can find this week's #190 podcast on The Magic Word at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/paranormal-lecture where you can listen online or download the MP3 file. You can also see a promo video we recorded last week to encourage people to visit our séance. Also on the website, there are photos plus links to some of the places where we have purchased our effects used in the séance. And of course you can download the podcast through iTunes.

You can visit the Shop to order your copy of our lecture notes, "Creating the Paranormal Experience" at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/shop/ or by PayPal at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/paypal-shop/

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6. Escaping The Hollywood Heat By Going To Las Vegas
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Message by Milt Larsen (US)

Believe it or not a couple of days ago it was hotter in Hollywood than it was in Las Vegas! Luckily Dale Hindman got his new air conditioner in his MCI office in time to return to a freezing office. Arlene and I were here for Paul Stone's tribute to 98-year-old master magician Tihany.

Franz was obviously moved by the showing of love and respect in magic and circus variety. The show was a blockbuster. The stars of the variety world resulted in at least a dozen standing ovations including a two-minute one for Tihany himself.

The show was also a tribute to the late Joanie Spina who passed away last month. It was a benefit for Joanie's favorite charity the "Heaven Can Wait Animal Society."

I won't list the acts but I can only say all thirteen of them were so professional and talented that the show zipped by in just a little over two hours. A great credit for keeping the show moving was due to host and emcee Ben Stone. Ben is well known in the UK. He is a dynamic singer and entertainer. A highlight was the appearance of Lance Burton whose Miser's Dream with a kid is still a classic of modern magic. Great seeing one of the world's most sensational jugglers Kris Remo and old pals Kevin James and Stan Allen, but every act was a winner, tops in their field and a great tribute to Tihany and Spina.

For those of you who may not know the name Tihany that's because his fabulous magic circus never played North America. His show is a major attraction in South America and is currently playing in Brazil. It plays in a tent but it is a tent that you have never imagined: Upholstered theatre seating, carpet on the aisles, crystal chandeliers, spectacular dancing water in the orchestra pit, and a stage that would rival any showroom in Las Vegas. The show features spectacular illusions and production numbers and a line of beautiful showgirl dancers. All that plus top variety acts and comedians.

When I had the Variety Arts Center in downtown Los Angeles there was a full undeveloped block that would have been great for the Tihany Show. The city was excited about the idea. (This was in the 80's before the success of Cirque du Solie tent shows.) Then we got into the complications of the health department, police and fire departments, Building and Safety etc.) Sad but the show never happened.

We're all looking forward to another Tihany Tribute, especially the one for his centennial.

Incidentally plans are jelling for the weekend of magic celebration in the fall of 2016 to honor the 60th Anniversary of the IT'S MAGIC! Show. The all-star show will be held at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles where the shows started and played for the next 20 years before moving to our own Variety Arts Theater in 1977. Since 2000 Terry Hill joined me as producer and our annual shows play some of the West Coast's finest performing arts centers. Our next shows will be in the spring of 2015. Stay tuned.

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7. 2014 October AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.

September 29 - October 5th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: John Lovick
Early: Etienne Pradier
Late: Eric Jones

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Robert Baxt
Late: Tim Shegitz

Palace of Mystery
John Carney
Jorge Blass
Mike Caveney

Peller Theatre
Jon Armstrong
Rob Gould

W. C. Fields Bar
Jack Medlevine

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Etienne Pradier

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
"Wacko"

Lecturer - Sunday 5th
Mike Caveney

October 6th -12th - "Women In Magic" - Tribute to Gerri Larsen

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Sisuepahn
Early: Lupe Nielsen
Late: Alba

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Lisa Cousins
Late: Joan DuKore

Palace of Mystery
Becky Blaney
Malin Nilsson
Circe Martinez

Peller Theatre
Ali Shelley
Kimberly Bornstein

W. C. Fields Bar
Kayla Drescher

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Lupe Nielsen

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Lisa Cousins

Lecturer - Sunday 12th
Rachel Colombini

October 13th -19th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Mark Wilson & Nani Darnell
Early: Jamy Ian Swiss
Late: Jon Armstrong

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: JNeal
Late: Francis Menotti

Palace of Mystery
Tony Clark
Eric Buss

Peller Theatre 17-19
Joel Ward
Blake Vogt

W. C. Fields Bar
Tim Wise

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Jamy Ian Swiss

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
The Magic Genie (Tim Wise)

Lecturer - Sunday 19th
Shoot Ogawa

October 20th-23rd (Pre Halloween Group A - split week) November 1-2nd, 2014
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Tricky Devil (10/23, 11/ 1&2)
Early: Bob Bolivar (10/20-23) and (11/1-2)
Late: Bill Goodwin (10/20-23) and (11/1-2)

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Tom Ogden (10/20-23) and (11/1-2)
Late: Mark Haslam (10/20-23) and (11/1-2)

Palace of Mystery - Shimada In Concert (10/20-21st, 2014)
Pop Haydn (10/22-23)
Shoot Ogawa (10/22-23)
Dale Salwak (10/22-23)

Peller Theatre 11/1-2
John Carney
Lindsay Benner

W. C. Fields Bar
Tom Frank (10/23 & 11/1-2)

Saturday & Sunday Brunch 11/1-2
Tom Ogden

Lecturer - Sunday 2nd
Tom Ogden

October 24th- 31st, 2014 (Halloween week Group B Friday to Friday)
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Chef Anton
Early: Deadeye (Rich Cowley)
Late: Rob Zabrecky

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Dave Cox
Late: Georges-Robert

Palace of Mystery
Greg Wilson's "The Golden Age of Horror"

Peller Theatre 24-26
Paul Draper
Scott Land

Inner Circle (27-31st)
The MUMS

W. C. Fields Bar (24-26th)
Bijan the Magijan (David Gabbay)

Friday Luncheon - CUG 24th
Deadeye (Rich Cowley)

Friday Luncheon - CUG 31st
Rob Zabrecky

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show 25-26
Dave Cox

Lecturer - Sunday 26th
Dave Cox

Performers are subject to change due to circumstances and availability.

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8. Remarkable Magic #363 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)

The care and feeding of your act.

I thought it might be interesting to talk a little bit about a topic that most of us spend a great deal of our time talking about and learning to do, without ever thinking too closely about our relationship with. That ever present and forever changing aspect of our being is our "act."

Here are some of the definitions of the word act from the dictionary.
act |akt|
Verb ( no obj. )
1 take action; do something
2 ( with adverbial ) behave in the way specified: they followed the man who was seen acting suspiciously | he acts as if he owned the place.
3 take effect; have a particular effect: bacteria act on proteins and sugar.
5 perform a fictional role in a play, movie, or television production: she acted in her first professional role at the age of six.
Noun
1 ( in sing. ) a pretense: she was putting on an act and laughing a lot.
2 a main division of a play, ballet, or opera.
o a set performance: her one-woman poetry act.
o a performing group: an act called the Apple Blossom Sisters.

That is a lot of descriptive word power for a tiny three-letter word. Especially when in the magic world we normally just mean a list of tricks that we perform in a particular order, most of the time. I think those definitions above are rather interesting and are worth quietly meditating on for a moment or two.

It is the role of any novice performer to just throw a few tricks together and hope that they function as an act. Once the act has been performed enough times they begin to make some changes and improve the impact of what is being presented. It is important to experiment until something is achieved that is really effective and coherent. When this begins to occur it is vital not to freeze up and mistake the process of success for the result of success.

It is very easy to get mentally stuck just as the act really begins to click. The actions and words we employ "onstage" begin to coalesce and form a cohesive identity and we perceive of an 'act' as being complete and finished, instead of a permanent transition towards something different and better. It is human nature to be satisfied when what we perform achieves a smooth life of its own, however it isn't the place to stop, or slow down, if you want to achieve your maximum potential as a performer.

We have all had the experience of watching a magician who has performed the same act for so long that the lack of variables and risk have just sucked all the life out of his show. He may not know it but we do. On the other hand it is usually very exciting to watch a performer who is comfortable enough in his own skin to spontaneously re-invent himself. It doesn't matter if his malleability leaves a rough edge or two; it is only by exposing, exploring and experimenting in this way that one can turn a rote action into a work of art.

It is a good thing to occasionally remind ourselves that our "acts" are not something separate from us, which we perform at specific times. Our "act" is an aspect of our being that extends a very specific window into who we are ----at that very moment we are performing it. Every show we must search for a way to do something a little different and better. It is selling oneself short to have some "frozen" checklist of what we are going to do and fail to realize that our audiences do not have that same goal in their minds. They enjoy being along for the ride and not just arriving at the destination.

I always like to generalize the difference between a comedian and a variety act by pointing out that just when a comic gets a joke perfect---he drops it from the act. A variety act gets something perfect---it stays in his act forever! I think this is one of the factors in making comedy as vibrant and vital as it is to audiences, while magic remains perennially a more niche entertainment.

The goal of evolution (whether in life or art) is not perfection but to keep evolving. Perfection is a goal and can never be reached or it ceases being a goal. I always think of the wonderfully funny/sad moment in the seminal showbiz movie "Mr. Saturday Night" when the old veteran performer, played by Billy Crystal, after a lifetime of performing says to his brother, "I never got the act quite right…" None of us do.

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Subscribe to my blog at www.remarkablemagic.com

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9. Chair Suspension Illusion - Magical? #354 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

I have heard many times magicians talking about the Chair suspension and ending their conversation with, "It's just not that magical."

This IS magical and SHOULD be magical to an audience. =) The problem is in the way people are doing it and more importantly all the little things that are often times done wrong or not done at all. If this is done correctly, this will get reactions and this will fool and this will get applause. I know because I do it all the time and it works.

Now this is not meant (what I am about to say) as an ego thing. It is to prove a point only.

I was performing my chair suspension routine at a birthday party outside and yes even with people at weird angles. I have done this so many times that I have the ability to handle all of that without issue. As I was performing the illusion, the adults STOPPED dead in their tracks and started watching. Every person there was focused on it.

At the end of the routine we had people not just clapping but standing up, clapping and going NUTS. This is no lie. After the show this BIG biker looking guy comes up to me and says the following "Dude great show and really awesome. However, how the BLEEP did you do that chair thing? How in the world did that just happen? That was CRAZY cool!".

No lie. This happened and it happens a lot for me and my wife. This guy was not joking and was genuine in his response to me. He was not the only one.

My point is this DOES work. Do not get frustrated with the illusion because you think 1) it is obvious to a lay person or 2) it presents poorly. Both are not true IF you take the time to research, practice, ask questions and understand how the illusion is supposed to be done and create a routine that works the right way.

There should also never be any safety issues or problems with this. NONE. If you go through the safety measures and checks that I list in my ebook and talk in detail, you will never have an issue with it. It becomes a habit you just do every show just like anything else in your show. And the best part about it is it is not hard to do and learn.

Do not expect to get this illusion and just put it in your show the next day. You MUST do your homework, practice, research and make sure you 1) know how to properly set it up. 2) you know how to properly get a child on and off, 3) know how to perform it the right way and proper way, 4) have a good routine for the illusion and 4) practice the illusion until you are comfortable with it.

I hear so many times about movement or sag. When I perform this illusion, there is NO sag and NO movement. None at all. That is because of the handling of it. If you learn once again how to handle the illusion properly and setting a person on it in the proper position, there should be no movement or sag. Also, you yourself have the power to control that.

Proper positioning of the helper is just one area where folks have the most issues or problems with. Allow me to help a little on this. The proper positioning should be that the helper's shoulders are parallel to the back edge of the chair. Their head should naturally be off the board and placed lightly and gently down. This does not hurt the child or the helper. It is a relaxed position. Not you may have to adjust this ever so slightly depending if you have a person who is taller than the shoulders get moved upward just a bit. Very easy to do.

Now a GOLDEN secret is how can you do this so it happens naturally without you having to adjust the helper? Simple. The usage of a small plastic step stool. It is placed usually in the center and helps the helper to easily be placed gently on the board first in a sitting position and then later in a laying position. The placement of the stool will determine where the help's bottom will end up on the board.

When the person lays down, their bottom does not move as they lay down from that spot they are seated at. IF you know this, then it becomes easy to adjust the placement of that stool to account for a helper of any size. I can visually know where to place the stool so that the person is seated on the board where I need them to be. Once they go into the laying down position, it happens naturally and correctly without me having to adjust anything.

Now this does take practice and you need to do this a few times to get the hang of it. However, once you do, it becomes second nature and it saves you a lot of headache and grief. It also makes the illusion flow smoother for you and for the helper and audience.

Folks, you do not have to fear this illusion. You do not have to think it does not play well. This is a classic of magic for a reason because it does work. You just have to be willing to spend forth the effort to learn before doing.

If I can be of any help to anyone, PLEASE let me know.

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I hope this information has given you an idea of what can be done with this illusion. If you would like additional and detailed information on this illusion, please see my ebook at: http://kpmagicproducts.com/Chairs.html

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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10. Las Vegas Magic - October 2014
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com

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
$9.95 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

Murray - Celebrity Magician
With Guest Act: Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich.
4 pm & 7 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 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

Paranormal
4 pm, (Dark Mon. - Wed.) until Oct 31. Mentalist Fredric Da Silva - Ballys.
www.ballyslasvegas.com/shows/paranormal.html#.VB3T_5RdVAI
2 for 1: www.vegas4locals.com/couponparanormal.html

Penn & Teller
9 pm, (Dark Thurs. - Fri.) - Rio.
www.riolasvegas.com/casinos/rio/casino-entertainment/penn--teller-detail.html

The Naked Magicians
4:00 pm Oct. 17-31 only. Starring Chris James, Andrew Goldenhersh and Jason Baney, produced by illusionist Charles Bach - Tommy Wind Theater (Vegas Blvd between the MGM and Planet Hollywood).
www.nakedmagicians.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
X Burlesque
Featuring Chris Randall
10:00 pm. - X Showroom, Flamingo
www.flamingolasvegas.com/shows/x-burlesque.html#.VBtuspRdVAI
$10 off: www.vegas4locals.com/couponxburlesqueshow.html

Zombie Burlesque
Featuring Steve "Tiny" Daly as "Tiny Bubbles".
8:30 pm, (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
September, 2014
Sept. 26 & 27:-Americas Got Talent LIVE
Featuring AGT Winner Mat Franco, 8:00 pm - Planet Hollywood
www.planethollywoodresort.com/shows/americas-got-talent-live.html#.VBsvBJRdVAI

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. 12-14: Danny Archer and Robert Allen present: MINDvention. Special Guest of Honor and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Richard Osterlind, featuring: Michael Weber, Peter Turner, Luca Volpe, Pete Poskiparta (Peter Burnside), David Thiel, Sheree Zielke, Eric Samuels, Zamora, Marc Salem, Mark Sherman, Sheila Lyon, and Charles Gauci. - Palace Station.
www.mindvention.net

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

Oct. 17-31:-The Naked Magicians, 4:00 pm Starring Chris James, Andrew Goldenhersh and Jason Baney, produced by illusionist Charles Bach - Tommy Wind Theater (Vegas Blvd between the MGM and Planet Hollywood).
www.nakedmagicians.com

November, 2014
Nov. 14-16:-Magic Summit - Elevating the Club Experience, sponsored by the Society of American Magicians and MAGIC Magazine featuring Michael Ammar, Brian Brushwood, Jamie D. Grant, Mac King, Jeff McBride, Michael Mode and More! Produced by Stan Allen, Brian Daniel, and Vinny Grosso.- Sam's Town.
www.MagicSummit.com

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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11. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
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Message by - Mick Peck (NZ)
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com

Latest updates on VanishLive.com include:

- Matt Franco's Secret Weapon Revealed by Jay Sankey
- Pocket Change By SansMinds
- New Escape Show On Travel Channel
- The Magic of Bill Blagg
- David Blaine Astounds Manila In Live Show
- Dynamo Teaming Up With One Direction?
- Spoken by Rus Andrews

Video of the Week: Rare Footage of Tommy Wonder's act from 1977.

DAILY magic news, articles from around the world and reviews from working professional magicians.

Visit us today at:
http://www.VanishLive.com

- Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com

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12. World Festival of Magic New Zealand Tour
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World Festival of Magic
Proudly presented by
International Entertainment Ltd (New Zealand)

Saturday, 15 November - Tauranga - 4.30pm 7pm
Monday, 17 November - Gisborne - 1pm & 5pm
Tuesday, 18 November - Napier - 6pm
Wednesday, 19 November - Palmerston North - 6pm
Saturday, 22 November - Dunedin - 2.30pm 6pm
Thursday, 27 November - Invercargill - 4pm & 7pm
Saturday, 29 November - Timaru - 4pm
Sunday, 30 November - Christchurch - 11 am 2pm 5pm
Saturday, 6 December - Wellington - 11am 2pm & 5pm
Sunday, 7 December - New Plymouth - 6pm
Monday, 8 December - Taupo - 6pm
Tuesday, 9 December - Rotorua - 5pm 7.30pm
Wednesday, 10 December - Hamilton - 5pm 7.30pm
Saturday, 13 December - Auckland - 11am 2pm 5pm
Sunday, 14 December - Auckland - 11am 2pm 5pm
Monday, 15 December - Whangarei - 4.30pm 7pm

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13. Motor City Close-Up Convention
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Message by John Luka (US)

The Motor City Close-Up Convention will be here in less than two months. With the help of The Wunderground Magic Shop we made sure that the line-up for this year's event would be AWESOME. We are featuring Shoot Ogawa, Tony Cabral, David Gabbay, and Curtis Kam. You will have an opportunity to interact with four of today's top close-up performers in an intimate setting. Being a small convention you will get the opportunity to see close-up magic Close Up. You will see some terrific magic in the three scheduled close-up shows plus a chance to see a great deal of close-up magic being performed in casual situations. You will also get a chance to meet the performers and get to attend four great lectures.

All events take place at the Best Western Woodhaven Inn (http://www.bestwestern.com/woodhaveninn) located at 21700 West Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183. (Metro Detroit Area) 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.

The workshop information and the schedule are now posted on the website. It is very easy to register for the convention. Simply click HERE and click on the "Add To Cart" button. Registration is only $125.

We have a lot of surprises planned for this year's event. This is going to be a great opportunity to see a lot of good magic. In addition to the formal shows, there will be informal sessions going on. The new hotel is very session friendly. Don't forget the party! Another opportunity to see more magic.

Besides our featured performers, we also have some very talented guests who will be attending the convention. Garrett Thomas and Kainoa Harbottle will be there. Eric Jones, Chris Capehart, and Tom Gagnon will also be there. Register now so you can look forward to having a great time and a fun filled weekend. Stay tuned. You never know who else might be there.

Those who have attended the convention in the past know that the line-up of performers has always been outstanding. You can view a list of past performers by clicking HERE. I am very proud of that list. I am also very happy that performers for this year's Motor City Close-Up Convention number among the very best I have had.

The dealers will include: Wunderground Magic, ABC Magic, Benz Magic, Pattrick's Magical Surfaces, Kozmo Magic, Chris Capehart Magic, Roy Kueppers Magic, Eric Jones Magic, BJW Jewelers, and Gordon Miller Magic.

Mark your calendars and plan on attending this year's event. I look forward to seeing you there. -- John Luka

Three Close-Up Shows, Four Lectures, Optional Workshop, Dealers, Party, & a lot of good magic and fun.

For more information go to: www.johnlukamagic.com

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14. Broken Wand - Jim Artle
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Message by Craig

I lost a great friend yesterday, the world lost a treasure. James was a great bar magician, given the passion to entertain behind the bar from his mentor and friend Scotty York. But James was so much more. Everything he did, he did with passion, dedication, and love. A Broken Wand Ceremony will he held at 7:30 PM, Saturday. Details are below. Farewell my friend, I will see you later.

Earl "Jim" Artle, age 63, of Highlands died Thursday, September 18, 2014 at home in Highlands. Jim was born in West Union, WV and grew up in Warren, OH he later lived in Hoboken and then settled in Highlands. Jim was a Paramedic for 43 years beginning in Warren and continuing in Hoboken and Highlands. He was a lifetime member of the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

During this time of literally saving lives, he also wanted to share more laughter. As a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and the Magic Castle Membership in Hollywood, CA where he was also a performer, Jim intrigued thousands with his close up hand work for over 30 years. He so loved to entertain and fascinate that his sister Debbie recently published his work in "A Fifth of Card Tricks -with coin trick chasers".

He was hired to entertain the street crowds surrounding Barnes & Noble in NYC for the new Releases of the Harry Potter Series; Jim performed his magic to delighted young Muggles. In 1984, Jim found his way to Macy's where, as Senior Balloon Technician, he was the proud caretaker of a great American Tradition- The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. He worked the Parade for 33 years and started each by announcing his signature line through his bullhorn, "Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a Balloon". He is one of the original "Balloonatics" to be taught by Goodyear Engineers.

He retired in 2013. Jim truly lived life with love, dedication, passion, joy, and constant laughter; always sharing his knowledge with everyone. Jim's love of life will carry on with those he mentored and befriended.

He is the son of the late Joseph James and the late Dorotha Lee (Robison) Artle. Jim leaves behind his great love, Sandy Rafferty; daughters, Casey Artle-Christiernsson (Michael) and Kaitlin Faler; brothers, Sam and Joe Artle; sisters, Lana Artle, Debbie Wilson (Michael) and Bev Reyes (Joe); grandchildren, Sarah and Caleb; and nieces and nephews, and The Visitations will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 4-7 pm at the John P. Condon Funeral Home in Leonardo with the Funeral Services following at 7 also at the Funeral Home.

Cremation Services will be Private. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Joan Dancy and PALS, P.O. Box 8157, Red Bank NJ 07701.

The organization is a local support group helping individuals with ALS and tirelessly assisted Jim throughout his illness; or please support your local Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=earl-artle-jim&pid=172502546&fhid=21800#sthash.4P16cjYK.aoOOaiPk.dpuf

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15. Daytona Beach Festival of Magic
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Message by Harry Allen (US)


(Lectures- Shows- Contest-Large Dealers Room- Auction)

Friday dinner incl. with full reg.

November 7-9 2014
Rudy Coby
Gregory Wilson
Fielding West
Dan Sperry
Rich Bloch
Eric Jones
Suzanne The Magician
Silly Billy
Harry Allen
David Ferman (Agt)
Don Baggett
Erick Olson
Scott Humston
and just added Disney World's Terry Ward

November 7-9 2014
Daytona Beach, Fla.

Call 386-252-6767
800-346-2442

http://webmail.daytonamagic.com/a/webmail.php?wsid=57a64c976fb4e507b217069d2128c9b908c09068

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16. David Ginn's UK Tour 2015
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Message by David Ginn (US)

UK tour 2015. Here are the confirmed dates and cities for my last KIDBIZ MAGIC tour of the UK. This doesn't mean I won't return to England/Scotland; it only means no more long tours! I will also be at Blackpool in Feb. 2015 with a dealer stand. Come see me either way!

April 7 - Arrive in UK
April 8 - Wolverhampton
April 9 - Airdrie, Scotland
April 10 - Dundee, Scotland
April 11/12 rest in London
April 13 - Portsmouth
April 14 - Northampton
April 15 - Leamington
April 16 - Dunstable
April 18 - Manchester FCM-UK
Kidbiz & Christian Workshop 10 am - 3 pm
April 20 - LSM Davenports in London

Also . . . I am considering a short 4-5 day Final Eastern Canada tour for Sept.2015 and a Final Europe tour in spring 2016. If you are interested in seeing me, email me at ginnmagic@comcast.net.

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17. Wanted One Male White Java Dove
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Message by Tony Wilson (New Zealand)

Wanted one male white java dove to join a solitary white female white dove for companionship and possible mating.

Please contact Tony Wilson in NZ on 09 5769581 or 027 4771240. In anticipation (on behalf on the female white dove!)

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18. Preliminary Schedule - IBM Day of Magic in Auckland
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26th October

9.15 - Welcome and poss crazy photo screening
9.30 - My Favorite Three Minutes - on stage
10.30 - Morning Tea
11.00 - Adam Mada Lecture
12.00 - Lunch
1.05 - Wayne Lecture Workshop
2.00 - My favorite Three Minutes - close up
2.45 - Juno Lecture
3.45 - Afternoon tea
4.15 - Adam Mada workshop
5.30 - Sale Tables
8.00 - Public Show

Register NOW by go to: http://www.ibmring160.com/media/11692/dayofmagic-adammada-registration.pdf

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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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