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Issue Number: #1236
Date: Sunday 20th September 2015
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
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. McBride's Magic & Mystery School - 25th Anniversary
3. MAGIC Live 2016!
4. 255: The Art Of Magic With Peter Samelson
5. The October Issue Of Genii Is Out!
6. Open Letter To Mark Kalin Of The Illusionists Produced By Simon Painter
7. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
8. 2015 October AMA Show Schedule
9. Snowing In September? Now That's Magic
10. Roberto Giobbi Coming To Belfast MagiCon 2016
11. Masters Of Illusion Continues Second Season
12. 24nd Annual New England Gathering Of The Magi
13. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015
14. e-zine Archives
15. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Delighted to hear that the 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015 is very close to being sold out. The committee will soon open a waiting list for those who would like to register in the event of a cancelation. For more information on the convention go to item: 13.
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For all those who would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2015-Jan-to-Dec-2015/1236-Sep20-2015.html

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

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2. McBride's Magic & Mystery School - 25th Anniversary
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)

Can you believe it has been almost 25 years since we started Mystery School? At first people did not understand what we were up to. Some thought we were too progressive, others thought it was a ridiculous idea. Now, 25 years later, we have grown into the world's leader in magic education! What's more, we're still growing.

The Magic & Mystery School 25th Anniversary World Tour

We kick off the World Tour in January 2016.

Jan. 18-24: Mystery School week at the Magic Castle
Jan. 28-31: Magic Fest - Ohio
Feb. 19-21: Blackpool Magic Convention - UK
Feb. 22-28: Mystery school UK Lecture Tour - UK
Mar. 1-3: 3 day Master Class - Glastonbury - UK
Mar. 16-18: 3 day Master Class - Las Vegas
Mar. 20-22 Magic for Speakers & Presenters - Las Vegas
Mar. 24-26 Magic & Medicine - Las Vegas
Contact us for additional open dates in your area! It's not too late.

Drop Abigail an email: abbimcb@gmail.com

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3. MAGIC Live 2016!
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Message by Stan Allen - Editor MAGIC Magazine

Registration is now open for MAGIC Live, August 14-17, 2016. A $100 deposit holds your spot, with a 90% refund available up until May 20, 2016. So even if you're not 100% sure you will be able to this "unconventional convention," you're only risking $10.

Once again, we are returning to The Orleans Hotel. And once again, we have what has to be the best room rate of any magic convention. Sunday through Thursday is just $44, with Friday and Saturday only $84 (plus room tax and resort fee). And that's for double occupancy! The MAGIC Live rates are available August 7-21, should you want to come in early or stay after. Be sure to ask for "MAGIC16" to get the special rate.

To sign up for the convention and make your room reservation, visit MAGICmagazine.com/live

See you in Las Vegas, August 14-17, 2016!

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4. 255: The Art Of Magic With Peter Samelson
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

During the Texas Association of Magicians convention this year, I sat down with Peter Samelson, one of the many great performers/lecturers who headlined the event. We found a quiet corner for about an hour to talk about how he scripts his routines to relate to the audience, how he structures his routines, the evolution of his association with helping produce New York's "Monday Night Magic", working cruise ships, being creative, and more.

You can hear this wonderful podcast, watch a video, see some photos, and download the MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/255-peter-samelson

Also, International Podcast Day is coming on September 30th. If you like The Magic Word, then please vote for us. More info at: http://internationalpodcastday.com/gratitude/

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5. The October Issue Of Genii Is Out!
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Message by Richard Kaufman, Editor

If You're Not Reading Genii,
You're Not Getting the Whole Story!

On our cover: the winner of first place in Card Magic at both FISM and the IBM Convention, the amazing Shin Lim. Let Jon Racherbaumer take you to his special world this month, only in Genii. We also have numerous videos of Shin Lim performing in our digital edition, including exclusive trick content recorded just for Genii.

My own "Genii Speaks" appears in every issue; this time I write about FISM, MAGIC Live!, and why printed books still matter (with a few recommendations along the way).

We have a video interview with Eric Eswin, a video on Marvin's iMagic (something really cool on which we'll have more shortly), audio columns from Max Maven and Jon Racherbaumer, and my own video "More Genii Speaks."

The printed magazine contains exactly what you want to read about magic: in addition to our article on Shin Lim, we have a review of Penn & Teller on Broadway; The Macabre Magic of the Addams Family; and columns from John Gaughan on the antiquities of magic, Eugene Burger, David Britland, Max Maven, Jonathan Pendragon, the Academy of Magical Arts, Magicana by Andi Gladwin, and an exciting new columnist-one of the finest sleight of hand magicians today, Helder Guimarães.

John Lovick, Danny Orleans, and Joe M. Turner review our books, tricks, and videos.
To stay up to date with the best in the magic world, Genii is your required reading.

Subscribe today at www.geniimagazine.com

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6. Open Letter To Mark Kalin Of The Illusionists Produced By Simon Painter
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Message by Charles Bach

I was shocked yesterday when I saw your name displayed first disclosure of expert witnesses willing to testify against me in Simon Painter's Federal lawsuit to oppose my trademark application for the name of my show, The Naked Magicians. Thus far, my legal expenses have reached nearly $30,000 to protect my creation. Simon Painter has attempted to acquire the name of my show, The Naked Magicians, by any means available to him, except actually calling, asking, and paying for the rights to use it. I am disappointed that you are willing to sell your artistic integrity to the producer providing you the most work.

You were one of the first people I reached out to when I discovered that Simon Painter was using the name The Naked Magicians for a show involving two Australian magicians stripping nude and doing pornographic themed hack magic. Simon never contacted me in any way to discuss an ethical or professional arrangement. I contacted you because I believed you understood the professional ethics and morals that our magic community relies on to protect magicians and their creations.

I also knew that although it is not technically illegal to copy your Fire Spiker and many have, there is a code of ethics that the professionals of our industry follow. Those professionals have paid rights to you with absolutely no legal obligation to do so. They merely respect the art and its creators.

You told me to contact Simon and provided an e-mail. I got in touch and spoke with him on the phone. He was condescending and rude and insisted that I have no right to the name and he was willing to fight me to take it. He offered no amount of money to purchase rights or maintain goodwill in this situation. This behavior was not very becoming of someone who goes to great lengths to hire performers with original illusions and creative talents.

My show, The Naked Magicians, was meant to focus on the performance pure sleight of hand artistry and stage manipulation. It was created and developed in 2006 in my own close-up magic shows on cruise lines around the world and expanded to include more magicians and a hostess in a theater setting.

I created The Naked Magicians to honor fellow magician, Chappy Brazil, who worked with you and me at Caesar's Magical Empire. As you know, he was killed in an accident during the run of that show and this creation was my way of honoring him. That is what our magic community is about. Respect of others and the creative people that pave the way for our art.

Simon Painter hides behind a company known as Asia Live Network and as such has been able to keep his name from being associated with this unethical behavior. His limited experience in magic does not allow him to understand the professional and ethical conduct that most working magicians regard.

I'm pleased to see that not one of the other magicians involved in The Illusionists was willing to be bullied into testifying against a friend in magic or fellow creator. Thank you Dan Sperry, Kevin James, Luis DeMatos, and all the others for your strength in stepping aside from this dispute.

As the lead expert witness for Simon Painter and Asia Live Network, you can use your expertise to encourage them to cover my legal costs and maintain goodwill by making a professional arrangement to use the name for their show.

We must rely on honesty and integrity of the magic community.

Yours is the most unkindest cut of all.

Charles Bach
charlesbach@hotmail.com

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

Latest updates on VanishLive.com include:

- Denny Corby To Make Lexus Appear
- Meet Steven Brundage
- Murray And Chloe File For Divorce
- Up Close With HK Magician
- Harry O'Deeni Is No More
- Houdini Wannabe Almost Dies
- The Surfing Magician
- Mint by Steve Rowe

Video of the Week: Doug Henning with Bill Cosby.

Magic news, articles from around the world and product 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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8. 2015 October AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.

September 28- October 4th

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Greg Otto
Early: Bob Bolivar
Late: Bodine Balasco

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Alfredo Marchese
Late: Henok Negash

Palace of Mystery
Stoil & Ekaterina
Fielding West

Peller Theatre
Christopher Hart
Rob Gould

W. C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Bodine Balasco

Saturday &Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Christopher Lopez

Lecturer - Sunday
Alfredo Marchese

October 5-11th

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Newell Unfried
Early: Justin Miller
Late: John Fealey

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Thommy Ten & Amelie van Tass
Late: Dave Cox

Palace of Mystery
Rich Bloch
David Zirbel
Dale Salwak

Peller Theatre
Eddie Medrano
Michael Rangel

W. C. Fields Bar
Terry Lunceford

Friday Lunch
Justin Miller

Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Greg Wilson

Lecturer - Sunday
Justin Miller

October 12-18th - (Members Only Night, Wednesday, October 14th, 2015)

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Paul Green
Early: David Minkin - Harry Anderson
Late: Toto

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: John Steiner
Late: BJ Hickman - Harry Anderson

Palace of Mystery
Mark Kornhauser
Mark Kalin

Peller Theatre
Kerry Ross
Chuck Jones

W. C. Fields Bar
Masahiro Yanagida

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Toto

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
The Amazing Geebo

Lecturer - Sunday
BJ Hickman

October 19-25th

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Harrison Lampert
Early: Rmax
Late: The Phil Factor

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Aye Jaye
Late: Eric Buss

Palace of Mystery
Michael Rayner
Rory Johnston
Arthur Trace

Peller Theatre
Shawn McMaster
Mad Tad

W. C. Fields Bar
Kayla Drescher

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Rmax

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Shawn McMaster

Lecturer - Sunday
Martin Mercy

October 26- November 1st

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Rich Cowley
Early: Bijan
Late: Francis Menotti

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Misty Lee
Late: Simon Coronel

Palace of Mystery
Rob Zabrecky
Conjure

Peller Theatre
Tom Ogden
Georges-Robert

W. C. Fields Bar
Alfonso

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Francis Menotti

Saturday &Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Brandon Scott

Lecturer - Sunday
Francis Menotti

Performers are subject to change due to circumstances and availability

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9. Snowing In September? Now That's Magic
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Message by Gordon Drayson (UK)

Filling a theatre stage with a snowstorm this September was just one magic trick which won South Croydon magician Gordon Drayson the trophy in the Kidology UK Children's Entertainer of the Year Competition held in Wolverhampton on the 8th September.

Winning a trophy and automatic entry to the UK Children's Entertainer Of The Year competition to be held at the Blackpool Magic Convention in February 2016, Gordon performed his act, specially created for the event, to about 25 children and 100 other children's entertainers.

Votes were cast by the adults in the audience, so to be voted best by his fellow entertainers is a great accolade. Gordon said "I was surprised and pleased to win this competition and now have to prepare my act to perform in Blackpool, in the Winter Gardens Opera House, which has a capacity of nearly 3000 people and is one of the biggest in Europe, so no pressure there!"

His act for the Kidology Competition took his audience back to their childhood, asking the important question "Do you believe in magic?" and featured a talking drawing board and the snowstorm that filled the stage.

Caption for Photo 1: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7689394/1-Snowstorm.jpg
Gordon filling the stage with snow during his award winning performance.

Caption for Photo 2: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7689394/2-Trophy.jpg

Gordon holding his "Kidology UK Children's Entertainer of the Year" trophy

Notes for Press Office:
As a skilled magician Gordon Drayson has lived locally all his life and is an associate member of the Inner Magic Circle. He has also won awards for his close-up table magic and performed in many prestigious venues. He is well known in the area for his work as a Children's Entertainer.

Contact Details:
Telephone: 020 8651 2127 - www.disbelieving.com - Gordon@disbelieving.com

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10. Roberto Giobbi Coming To Belfast MagiCon 2016
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Message by James Hobart

Convention organisers, Nicola Cunningham and Caolan McBride together with The Ulster Society of Magicians will be hosting the next
International Brotherhood of Magicians, Ring 85, Irish Magic Convention
2016.

They are delighted to tell you all that Belfast's headliner for the weekend will be non-other than Roberto Giobbi who will be performing, lecturing and providing many other little surprises that weekend for conventioneers. Over the course of the Bank holiday weekend, Friday 29th April, Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May 2016, they will host a range of local and top international acts in which, hopefully will be an exciting and intimate convention held in the heart of Belfast's most happening district, the Cathedral Quarter.

There will be lecturers, dealers, performances from world class circus acts too plus public shows on Friday Evening, Saturday afternoon and the Gala showcase on the Sunday evening. You do not want to miss this convention. Get the dates into your diary.

Keep up to date on our website www.belfastmagicconvention2016.webs.com where we will announce further acts, location, hotel rates and fees. Get live updates via email too by signing up to our free mailing list by sending us your email to belfastmagicconvention2016@gmail.com

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11. Masters Of Illusion Continues Second Season
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Message by Steve Moyer (US)

Masters of Illusion continues second season on the CW hosted by Dean Cain on Friday evenings at 8:00 p.m. pacific/eastern/7:00 p.m. central 38 of the World's Greatest Magicians Appear in Television Series

Masters of Illusion produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain ("Supergirl," "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman") continues its second season on The CW on Friday evenings airing at 8:00 p.m. Pacific/Eastern/7:00 p.m. Central. The fast-paced 13-week 30-minute variety show features 38 of the world's greatest magicians.

Here's a brief description of the episode airing this Friday, September 18, 2015:

"Masters of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Deadly Desires And Non-Sensory Sensibilities" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
A Pressure Cooker For Your Mind - Hosted by Dean Cain, "Masters of Illusion" features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Greg Frewin, Michael Turco, Mike Caveney, Angela Funovits and Barry and Stuart. (#210) (Original Airdate 9/18/15)

To view a trailer of promotional footage of Masters of Illuison, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JsV3z4KKjc

To learn more about Masters of Illusion, please visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion/

Network with us at https://www.facebook.com/MastersofIllusion and https://twitter.com/Mastersofillus

@cw_illusion #MastersOfIllusion

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12. 24nd Annual New England Gathering Of The Magi
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Message by Dan Terelmes

The 24nd Annual New England Gathering of the Magi takes place this year on November 12, 13, 14, 2015 at The Crowne Plaza in Southbury, CT.

Guest honorees this year is Psychic Sideshow (EvilDan and Colleen the Sideshow Queen)
Magical Guests: Geoff Williams, Lothar Malmberg, Charlie Hayden, David Corsaro, and Jimmy C.

From the UK, Leslie Melville will be in attendance. To see Leslie perform is to love him. His story telling and magical skills blend into a presentation of sheer perfection. He can take an ordinary effect and turn it into an entertaining show stopper.

The longest running bizarre magic convention has grown over the years and expanded to include mainstream magic as well. Come spend a weekend recharging your magical batteries by witnessing some of the best and some of the most original magic you'll ever see.

The Gathering hosts a number of lectures, a works in progress session, a Friday night bizarre show and a Saturday night evening dinner show.

One of the most talked about and anticipated events of The Gathering is the hospitality suite. Loaded with food and drink, this space is opened after the last event of the day is over and is open until the last soul leaves. A friendly place where invaluable magic talk takes place as well as catching up with old and new friends while discussing life. A great place to hang, relax, and recharge with anyone and everyone.

For more info: http://www.icbmmagick.com/the-gathering/

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13. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015
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Message by Nopera Whitley (NZ)

Join the Wellington Magic Club on Labour Weekend 2015 for three days of magic is heading towards a SELL OUT.

When: 24th - 26th of October, 2015
Where: James Cook Hotel, Wellington City, New Zealand

Registration is Open

Register online at www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz or to download the registration form go to: http://www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz/register.pdf

Venue and Accommodation
The convention will be held at the Wellington James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Headliners already confirmed include:
- Phil Cass and his partner Philippa
- Charlie Frye and his partner Sherry
- Nick Nickolas
- Paul Romhany
- David Merry
- Mike Bent
- Reg Blackmore
- Lukas

New confirmed headliner - Lukas
"Poetic. Artistic. Lukas elevates the art of magic with every card he produces." - Jeff McBride

In 2011, Lukas Lee took the world by storm winning the FISM Asia Stage Magic Championship and then placing second in Manipulation at FISM 2012 Blackpool.
His expert sleight-of-hand is a marvel to witness and he is fast becoming one of the most sought-after magic acts around the globe.

Lukas is a Professor of Magic at the Dong-Ah Injae College and has been a Magic Director in South Korea for over 10 years.

In his live lecture he revisits stage techniques of the past and brings them into the modern age. He will give tips on practising magic, structuring magic acts and much more. He will also be performing his award winning stage act at our public gala show.

"Lukas is one of those rare souls who elevates the art of magic to the level of fine art. Prepare to be inspired!" - Charlie Frye

For more information, or to get in touch, visit us at
www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz

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