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Issue Number: #1250
Date: Sunday 06th December 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. The Long-Lost Houdini Movie Escapes Extinction
3. Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee - 'Intimate Magic Show'
4. Add This To Your Magic Arsenal: The "Can I Call You?" Trick
5. Top Ten Of 2015
6. Two Podcasts: Scott Hollingsworth On The Magic Island And Billy
7. Conveying And Using Personality - #385 - Kyle Peron
8. Vanish - International Magic Magazine Edition 23
9. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
10. Fred deCampe, 104, Passed Away
11. STIMF - 2016 - England
12. Final Melbourne Magic Night For 2015
13. Martin Gardner's Impromptu
14. J-Day!!
15. e-zine Archives
16. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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2. The Long-Lost Houdini Movie Escapes Extinction
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Message by Gary Meyer (US)

Houdini made a film called THE GRIM GAME and until recently on a few minutes were known to exist. But now the entire film has been found and restored. Scheduled to show at the Castro Theatre in SF on Saturday, Dec. 5, magician/filmmaker Teller writes about it . http://eatdrinkfilms.com/2015/11/26/the-long-lost-houdini-movie-escapes-extinction/

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3. Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee - 'Intimate Magic Show'
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Message by Paul Daniels (UK)

As so many of you had told us how much you enjoyed my Max Malini shows, we have decided to put together a smaller, more intimate show.

We have been touring since May and it is going great!

If you can spread the word… thank you.

Dec 4th - Norden Farm, Maidenhead
Dec 17th - Public Hall, Beccles
Dec 19th to Jan 4th - Aladdin Pantomime, Ipswich

2016
Jan 22 & 23rd - The Fisher theatre, Bungay
Feb 5th - Brookside theatre, Essex
Feb 12th - Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead
Feb 18th - Just the Tonic, Leicester
Feb 19th - Just The Tonic, Nottingham
Feb 25th, 26th & 27th - Plaza theatre, Romsey

March 3rd - Hot Water Comedy Club, Liverpool
March 4th - Duchess Theatre, York
March 5th - Glusburn theatre, Yorkshire
March 10th - Orchard Theatre, Kent
March 11th - Trowbridge Civic Centre, Wiltshire
March 17th - The Wardrobe, Leeds
March 18th - Walton Playhouse, Walton On Thames
March 24th - Gloucester Guildhall, Gloucester
March 25th - Westcliff Theatre, Clacton

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4. Add This To Your Magic Arsenal: The "Can I Call You?" Trick
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Message by

1. Add This to Your Magic Arsenal: The "Can I Call You?" Trick

Link: http://magictricksforkids.org/can-i-call-you/

Want to learn a simple card trick that comes across as mentalism-type magic? Then check out the Can I Call You? Magic trick. Best done with a borrowed set of cards and in a social setting, this trick gets the most wow when you get a stranger for a volunteer. Learn how to pull it off at http://magictricksforkids.org/can-i-call-you/

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5. Top Ten Of 2015
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Message by Dal Sanders MIMC
The Society of American Magicians
Past National President

I am compiling an article (or maybe even several articles) for The Magic Compass and I need your help. This will be a "Top Ten" of 2015 list that deals with magic similar to the one that Wayne Kawamoto did for about.com.

In your opinion, what were the Top Ten magic events for 2015? Please don't just say The SAM Convention or MAGIC Live or anything general like that. What part, show or lecture of the Convention made it memorable? If you can't think of 10 that's OK. This email is going out to several people.

Another question is what were the Top Ten magic videos, shows or films of 2015. If it was another ensemble effort (like Masters of Illusion or Penn & Teller Fool Us or even America's Got Talent) which magicians were the best.

While we're at it, let's also name the top 10 magic acts.

What else is there? Top Ten places to see magic?

At this point I have only sent this to a few people (like you) that I thought would give me thoughtful and interesting answers. I look forward to hearing what you think..

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6. Two Podcasts: Scott Hollingsworth On The Magic Island And Billy
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with God Star

Two Podcasts: Scott Hollingsworth on the Magic Island and Billy - Kidd, Wizard Wars Woman

Last week we celebrated Thanksgiving which took some of my attention away from letting you know about the latest podcast on The Magic Word. For those of you who subscribe or follow us on Twitter (#MagicWordPod) or like us on Facebook (at http://Facebook.com/TheMagicWordPodcast) or subscribe to the podcast, you already know about the interview I had with Scott Hollingsworth, the Entertainment Director of Houston's former Magic Island. It was a star in the celestial sky of magic that burned brightly for 25 years until the hurricane ended its days in 2008. For those of you who might have missed it, here is the lowdown. It's never too late to catch up. Everything is always available 24/7 through the archives by using the simple "Search" function on the website.

In the podcast, Scott Hollingsworth talked about the history of the building and some of the performers who worked there over the years. It is a great step "back in time" to learn about a great place that featured magic in a fashionable environment for the public. On the website, there is a link to a one hour video that is a guided tour of the Island filmed in 2007. There is also a teaser trailer for Scott Hollingsworth's upcoming DVD due out in January 2016. You can watch the videos, see some exclusive photos, listen to the podcast and download the MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/265-scott-hollingsworth

In the latest podcast released this week, we talk with Billy Kidd. When Gazzo came through Houston for a lecture (and to record a podcast), he brought along Billy. So I got two for one recordings during that visit! Billy is a street performer who might be better known to the general public because of her association with Rick Lax's television show, "Wizard Wars". Billy competed in the first year then returned in the second (and final) season as one of the "Wizards".

Billy not only talks about Wizard Wars and how to work with the TV cameras for the best effect, but also about being a woman in magic. It is not easy being one of the extreme minority in our craft. She suggests some do's and don'ts and advice for all of her male counterparts.

You can watch a video of her mentor, Nick Nickerson, see some photos, read the blog, listen to the podcast and download the MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/266-billy-kid

Of course, you can download, listen, and subscribe through iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein and Feedpress. Next week will feature a podcast with MAGIC Magazine editor, Stan Allen.

Be sure to visit the Amazon Affiliate tab on the website (http://themagicwordpodcast.com/amazon-affiliate-page/) and see if there are some items in the Amazon store you want to buy for the holidays. By ordering through the affiliate links, you can also support The Magic Word. And we appreciate your support and thanks for listening.

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7. Conveying And Using Personality - #385 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kylekellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

I posted recently on Facebook asking a simple question. What is one of the best qualities or traits you feel makes for a good magician and why? It was an interesting discussion that brought about a lot of great answers and opinions. However, one item kept coming up by many people. It is a single word called "personality". It was so great seeing so many folks give value to personality over other things.

I really think personality is so underrated in magic today. People just simply forget the power it has in everything we do. A trick is just a trick. The people want to like you. If you take the same trick and place it in the hands of someone who has and conveys personality and then someone who does not, it looks like a totally different effect to a lay audience. It really is that stunning to see happen.

Tricks alone do not really mean anything by themselves. A trick will not happen or work without the magician. Place a deck of cards on a table and they are not going to start doing an ACR routine by themselves. If they do, then start to run real quick. It is YOU that makes the difference and it is YOU that makes the magic happen. If this is the case, then focus should be on you and not the prop or trick you are presenting.

But what is it about you? It is your personality that really makes the audience enjoy the experience and enjoy you in the process.

I honestly feel that people want to be entertained way more than they want to be fooled. People want to walk away having had fun with the experience of what they just saw happen. Take some of the best acts out there today. Take a look at the ones that you really love to watch perform. It is safe to say that you enjoy them because 95% of their act is not solely based on the magic alone. There is more to what they provide isn't there? The good entertainers are that way because a majority of their act is interacting with the audience in a comical entertaining way, engaging, dialogue, connecting, talking. etc. It is the essence of their personality that makes you enjoy what they do.

It is interaction and expressing personality. It is taking the audience on a journey and getting them laughing and having fun instead of just seeking the WOW only.

I think that is key. If you could take away the trick in any performance, and safely say the routine is still entertaining, then I think you have something. Take away the props and the trick and then look at what that performer does. I can safely say the entertainers that "get it" are the ones who without any of these props, can still entertain and audience and have them enjoying every minute of it. This is the essence and importance of personality in magic.

There is a quote that was shared to be by my good friend Dan Birch. Dan said the quote goes like this. "If they walk away saying remember the trick that the magician did, then I have failed. But if they say remember the magician who did that trick, then I have succeeded." I was so glad Dan shared this with me because it got me thinking that it is your personality that makes them remember you.

I think that is a key to developing a likeable character. Some magicians try to focus so much on the trick only that they are void of any personality at all. I want the audience remembering me not my deck of cards.

No one is saying not to have the tricks. What we are saying is that the focus of any performance should not be on the trick itself. The trick is just a prop. The focus should be on personality and using that personality to truly take the effect to an entertaining level. It is giving the audience more to enjoy. You add personality into what you do and I guarantee your audiences will thank you for it.

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. Vanish - International Magic Magazine Edition 23
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine

178 pages - Free

Download your free issue from www.vanishmagazine.com - there is also a free e-book in this issue.

Feature story is this issue is Ning Cai: Magic Babe Ning who talks about life after magic. Nick Lewin also has a feature story on Jade: The Beauty of Magic. David Penn reviews the latest live performance recently of Dynamo and continues to tour across the UK. Nick Lewin also reviews the latest touring illusion show of Masters of Illusion LIVE.

A great selection of original tricks you can learn from Diamond Jim Tyler, Thom Peterson, Butzi, Paul Gordon, Kieron Johnson, Randy Wakeman, Josh Janousky, Johanthan Friedman, and Louie Foxx.

Do your promo photos suck? Find out some great tips from Bizzaro on how to take photos that will help make you stand out from others.
Timothy Hyde takes a look at Trade Show Magic in his series Tne Little Secrets.
Charles Bach finishes his series on Epic Fails with 20 Ways to not have an epic fail during a show.
Looking to choose a convention for next year - Paul Romhany shares his experience with smaller conventions Married In Magic looks at David and Abi Haines and their views on being married in magic.
Making The Invisible .. Visible - Brainstorming with Majinx Ever thought of building your own theatre? South African magician Wolfgang Riebe shares his experiences and photos of how he turned his home in to a theatre.
Magic Reviews - over 25 of the very latest releases in the past two months.

Plus many more …

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9. 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:

- Crist Connects With Inner Child
- Two Brothers One Mind
- Gambler Vs. Gambler by Peter Woerde
- 50fifty by Brian Kennedy
- Madison Dazzles With Magic
- BS Reddy Best Illusion Act
- Yu Ho-jin Stars In Broadway Illusionists
- Gareth An Inspiration For Recovering Addicts
- Another Award For Damian

Video of the Week: Willy Waivers.

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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10. Fred deCampe, 104, Passed Away
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Message by Ray Haddad (US)

I was wondering if anyone from Perth had told you about two tragic losses from there.

Cathy Tulp, 47, otherwise known as Pinky the Clown passed away unexpectedly. Known for her bright, cheerul costumes and matching personality, she was a long time member of the West Australian Society of Magicians.

Fred deCampe, 104, passed away. A founding member of the West Australian Society of Magicians, he was an avid designer and builder of magic. He remained active in the club until recent days. He once told the club he had seen Houdini perform when he was a child and Houdini was in Australia.

If you need the exact dates for each, contact Andy Brown there. andy.brown@wurth.com.au

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11. STIMF - 2016 - England
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Message by Gunnar Kr. Sigurjónsson (US)

Relaxed, fun and friendly Magic Festival

South Tyneside International Magic Festival has been named as the maximum relaxed, greatest fun and most friendly magic conference in the whole world.
At STIMF-2016, which will take place Friday 11th March to Sunday 13th March 2016, at The Customs House in South Shields, England, there will be:

From the USA: John Carney and Chad Long.
From Belgium: Rafael.
From Germany: Alana Moehlmann.
From Sweden: Malin Nilsson.
From the UK: Paul Wilson, Michael Vincent, Dr. Will Houstoun, Chris Rawlins, Steve Rawlings (Juggler), Peter Clifford, Paul Megram (Children's show & lecture), Phil Butler, Men in coats, Andi Gladwin and John Archer.

£65 covers all lectures, two Gala Shows and Close Up sessions - Plus a Midnight Show on Friday night.
No overlapping lectures and Master Classes on Sunday afternoon.
There's a Facebook group here: www.facebook.com/groups/29920799525
You can register by sending an e-mail to:
Karri.Prinn@southtyneside.gov.uk or by calling Derek on +44 (0)191 424 7821.
Nearest airport is: Newcastle International Airport. (NCL)

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12. Final Melbourne Magic Night For 2015
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Message by Tim Ellis (Aust)

On Tuesday night, December 8, Tim Ellis will be hosting the final Melbourne Magic Night for 2015 at Dane Certificate's Magic Theatre. (859A Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Rear of computer shop, enter via Houdini Lane).

It's a sensational night of new and improvised magic performed by some of Melbourne's top magicians in a truly unique theatre space AND it's only $10. (Plus, come along at 6pm and see the AIM Juniors performing their End-of-year-show absolutely free!)

For bookings and more information:

Go to:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1671741326440693/

Book online:
http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=170220

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13. Martin Gardner's Impromptu
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Message by Todd Carr

This may be of interest to your readers

http://wordplay.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/11/30/gardner-impromptu/?_r=1

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14. J-Day!!
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Message by Mandy Davis (UK)

It was that time of year again! It was J-Day!! I got up at 8 o'clock, which for me is very early on a Sunday, eager to watch and learn some crazy magic.

After a forty-minute train journey to Euston station I reached The Magic Circle HQ joining onto a long queue of bubbling YMC members prepared for another great day. I spent a small amount of time inside socialising with fellow members before going to the theatre. There, we had a warm welcome from Kevin, which included a quick talk filling us in on the superb line up ahead, a couple of "fantastics" and a nice little video giving us a peek of what the day would hold.

Then we had our first lecture of the day, Dave Loosley. As a regular lecturer at YMC workshops I knew to expect nothing but good things and I wasn't wrong! In Dave's lecture there was great, unique workable material. He opened with a trick where a selected, signed card from a deck of red backed Bicycles was then found in his back pocket - except the back of the card was now blue! The method was genius! Dave then moved on to show us a way to perform a crazy, casual prediction trick using just a pack of cards and a lottery ticket! The last trick was personally my favourite - a set of cards, with various sweets on the faces, had a tuck shop logo on the backs. One card was selected from the pack. It showed fruit pastilles, yet the prediction shown was a pack of skittles! The trick moved on. The skittles pack was opened and just a few were poured out into a glass on the table. Dave asked the spectator, who had chosen the fruit pastilles, to hold the packet. The spectator then poured out the remaining contents which, to everyone's amazement, was fruit pastilles!

As things had started late, we moved swiftly on to the close up competition where we saw six finalists from eighteen entries earlier in the year.

Amos Wollen based his act on Dr Who. With the theme music playing Amos did tricks with cards and biscuits which was great fun. Dean Leavy had a nice manner and was very good with his assistants, making them at ease. He performed some coin appearances and disappearances using a small box. Several card tricks followed, some with regular decks and some with cards depicting rabbits, carrots and hats. Joshua Hennes had good performing skills which were shown well with his card routines which included a high tech computer which proved to be a Lidl plastic bag! Callum McClure was professional and skillful as he performed coin and thimble appearances and vanishes, Coins Through Table, changes to Chinese coins and coin from Sharpie. Joe Olyade also started with coins to music, the last transforming to a deck of cards! He then performed a card restoration and a triumph routine.


When all the talented close up finalists were finished it was time for lunch and our first visit to the dealers. I was excited to go and see them - Wayne Fox, Big Blind Media, Kaymar Magic and Alakazam !

After lunch the stage competition commenced. Fletcher Ransberry bound onto the stage and used the theme of a French restaurant for his act. His well-rehearsed accent charmed us as he performed a bottle production, then turned its contents, water, into wine while pouring it in and out of a magazine! He continued with frog caviar - the production of blue sponges from his mouth ending with a frog! A flash of his old Tommy Cooper act came through during his bottle and glass routine; then he used all kinds of ingredients and a dove pan to produce toffees to bribe the judges!

Callum McClure gave us the Tommy Wonder version of the Hold Up trick, coin productions, Coins to Glass, Coins to Pocket, Frances Menotti's Shuffled Words routine, and a final card trick involving cards in two wine glasses.

Billy Roche Menezes gave us a silent act, using Junior Masterchef as his theme. He had a table full of props and did all kinds of tricks including a rope to hanky, a salt vanish and pour. Billiard balls represented eggs for manipulations, ending with one ball becoming a real egg. After many food related tricks he ended with the appearance of a cake.

It was Theo Mellor's first J-Day and he spoke about holidays. We saw sand and stones from his shoe, some ring and rope moves and a final trick based on bingo where the whole audience played along.

Oliver Paice's funny opening line set the tone of his act. He used a spectator's twenty pound note for a Russian Roulette routine - which failed! He also performed a take away meal prediction, the note being found inside the food container.

The final act was Luke Oseland. This silent act contained a colour changing tie,

After a Dealers' room break, it was time to go back to the Theatre to watch something I had been looking forward to all day! The President of The Magic Circle, and YMC, Scott Penrose was to be interviewed by illusionist and popular podcaster, Richard Young! The interview included extremely valuable information such as how Scott got into magic and some awesome advice! My favourite thing was a fascinating story about how, one day, he was looking through a very popular magic book when he came across an extraordinarily complicated goldfish illusion which had not been performed more than a maximum of five times publicly! It took him months to construct and when it came to the performance in The Magic Circle's theatre, it earned him his first standing ovation.

When Scott's interview was over we moved straight onto Ex-YMC member and co-owner of Vanishing Inc Magic, Andi Gladwin. His lecture was very relaxed, casual and was very much dictated by what we wanted to learn so he ended up teaching us a load of cool slights and revelations.

Following Andi was our last chance to see the dealers and I spent my time interviewing Jamie Raven which was amazing. You can read the results on page number. I

The break ended and we went back up to the theatre for the awards ceremony followed by the
spectacular Gala Show.

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