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Issue Number: #1342
Date: Sunday 4th December 2016
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
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E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. Vanish Magic Magazine Edition 29
3. Vanish Magazine Competition!
4. Nominations for This Year's Allan Slaight Awards Are Now Open
5. Jonathan Pendragon's Assistant Dies after Five-Story Fall
6. The Magic Word Podcast with Todd Robbins
7. Criss Angel V David Copperfield
8. Smile! You're Supposed To Be Having Fun - #426 - Kyle Peron
9. Broken Wand - Harry Riser
10. New Zealand Magic Convention 2017 - Hector Mancha
11. The 'World Festival of Magic' New Zealand
12. FISM 2018 Open For Registration
13. e-zine Archives
14. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2016-Jan-to-Dec-2016/1342-Dec04-20161.html

If you would like to write a regular column for Magic New Zealand or have some magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. Vanish Magic Magazine Edition 29
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine

Monthly Magic Magazine - great news - Vanish is now monthly and still free for the first month each issue comes out!

Edition 29 - Uri Geller unlocking the secret feature story - 150 pages - hard copy, online and download.

An incredible interview and insight in to Uri Geller - and unlocking what might very well be his secret to his incredible success.

Thomas Moore writes about Magic Clones
Show on The Go - Josh Janousky shares another great effect with cards
Coin Grifter - Watch this video on coin magic by Wayne Fox
Honey I'm Home - a new illusion by Chris Stolz
Mr. Right Member - a very funny mentalism piece by Ken Dyne
Material Girl - Jonathan Friedman's card routine
Entertainment Mastery - How to become a successful storyteller
Snow Queen - a fun article by Romany
Bachstage - The immersive magic of VR in THE VOID by Charles Bach
Bill Abbott continues his Dream Show Series
Theatre Skills for Magicians
10 Little Secrets by Timothy Hyde
One-Man Show featuring Ricardo Rosenkranz
A tribute to Paul Osborne by Nick Lewin
Variety Acts by Jimmy Bee
Magic Reviews - the very latest effects are all reviewed

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3. Vanish Magazine Competition!
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine

Five lucky people will get to get a personalized sign copy of the latest edition of Vanish Magic Magazine by Uri Geller. All you have to do is click on the button in the NEWS section of the latest edition and you will go in the draw to WIN a personalized signed copy!!

Don't miss out on the golden opportunity!!!

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4. Nominations for This Year's Allan Slaight Awards Are Now Open
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Nominations are now being accepted for work completed in 2016 for the Allan Slaight Awards. Each year the ASA awards a total of $50,000 recognizing outstanding achievements in the pursuit of the impossible across five different categories:

Sharing Wonder ($15,000) recognizes exceptional magic performed for the public, whether in live performance, on television or online. Past recipients include Darcy Oake (2016) and Penn & Teller (2015)

Sharing Secrets ($10,000) recognizes work that advances the study of magic as a performing art, whether in print, on video or any other medium. Work related to the history of magic and its practitioners will also be considered. Past recipients include Richard Kaufman (2016) and Mike Caveney (2015).

Rising Star - Canadian & International ($5,000 each) recognizes emerging talent in Canada and abroad. Past recipients include Jorge Blass (2016), Luc Langevin (2016), Henry Vargas (2015), and Mahdi Gilbert (2015).

Lifetime Achievement ($15,000) will recognize a person, company or organization that has demonstrated a commitment to advancing magic as a performing art, and made major contributions to that goal throughout their or its lifetime. Past recipients include Ton Onosaka (2016) and Johnny Thompson (2015).

Consider nominating a worthy recipient today www.magicana.com/slaight The deadline for submissions is midnight on March 15, 2017. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of independent judges and the winners will be contacted in the spring.

The Allan Slaight Awards are presented by the Slaight Family Foundation and administered by Magicana, a performing arts organization dedicated to the advancement of magic as a performing art. For more information, visit www.magicana.com.

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5. Jonathan Pendragon's Assistant Dies after Five-Story Fall
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Article forwarded by Peter Williams

Trending

Magician Jonathan Pendragon's Assistant Dies after Five-Story Fall from Building While Stargazing.

Famed magician Jonathan Pendragon's assistant Jacosa Nao Kato has died after falling off a building, falling five stories to her death in Los Angeles.

Related: World's Tallest Water Slide Shut Down After Child's Decapitation
Kato (pictured above) had performed at the Magic Castle on Wednesday night when, afterwards, she went up to the roof of a nearby apartment building in order to stargaze with her boyfriend.

At some point on the roof, she allegedly fell to her death in a horrible accident.
Pendragon is currently one of the stars of the TV show Masters of Illusion that appears on The CW.

Various reports list Kato as Pendragon's step-daughter, as well as an assistant of some sort - but what's clear over everything is how close the magician was with the 34-year-old.

Right now, TMZ is reporting the cause of death is being investigated as "accidental," with an autopsy pending.

http://perezhilton.com/2016-11-26-jonathan-pendragon-magician-assistant-jacosa-kato-death-fall-five-story-building-stargazing-investigation

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6. The Magic Word Podcast with Todd Robbins
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Todd Robbins turned eating glass into a real job. More than just a "sideshow entertainer", Todd was one of the original "Long Beach Mystics" growing up and learning along with several other magicians who have grown to enjoy successful careers. Todd is currently starring as the host of Discovery Network's TV series, "True Nightmares" which just completed its second season. Not letting grass grow under his feet, Todd is working to bring "Play Dead" to a "theater near you" sometime in the (hopefully) near future. "Play Dead" is a play that was co-written by Todd and Teller (of Penn & Teller fame) and played off Broadway in New York for several seasons. Todd is also one of the producers and regular hosts of "Monday Night Magic" in New York City which is celebrating its 19th year in business.

In this week's podcast, Todd talks about "Play Dead", developing a stomach for "geek magic" (sword swallowing, fire and glass eating, etc.), working with the Big Apple Circus, his journey to working with the Discovery Network, plus several delightful stories along the way.

You can watch a couple videos of Todd (one with Teller and the other of him eating a light bulb), see some photos, read the blog, listen to the podcast online and download the MP3 file by visiting: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/333-todd-robbins

It is getting close to the New Year so don't forget to order your 2017 Magic calendar. There is a link on The Magic Word Podcast website where you can order through Amazon. Clicking through this website to make your purchase on Amazon helps support The Magic Word.

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7. Criss Angel V David Copperfield
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Article forwarded by Roger

Vegas's Two Biggest Magicians in Epic Wand-Measuring Contest

By Amy Zimmerman

When two grown men fight over the title of world's greatest magician, everybody wins. Predominately the purview of children's parties and particularly depressing midlife crises, magic is also the chosen career of a handful of professional illusionists. This 2016 alliance of magicians is helmed by two powerhouses: Criss Angel and David Copperfield. For years, Angel and Copperfield have maintained a seemingly tranquil relationship as the two most popular magicians on the Las Vegas strip. But according to recent events, it appears that this harmonious relationship was nothing but a perfect illusion.

Particularly bold dye jobs and otherworldly command of supernatural forces aside, magicians are just like us: they're vain, petty, and love to stir up drama on Twitter. Back in May, Criss Angel decided to engage in some light social media PR, retweeting an article deeming him "The biggest name in Las Vegas Magic." The article came courtesy of Bloomberg Businessweek, which Angel referred to as "the most respected business magazine".

Unfortunately, Angel's self-proclaimed supremacy was short-lived - on October 27th, Forbes named Copperfield the highest-paid magician in the world. Needless to say, Criss Angel was irked. For a man who has had metal suspension hooks inserted into his back, the magician has surprisingly thin skin...

Balance of the article go to:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/11/30/criss-angel-v-david-copperfield-vegas-s-two-biggest-musicians-in-epic-wand-measuring-contest.html

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8. Smile! You're Supposed To Be Having Fun - #426 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

How many of you carry with you some sort of lucky charm? Maybe it's a lucky quarter or a certain deck of cards. Maybe it is that magic wand that has special meaning to you. The items that you carry for good luck can be as vast as your own imagination. They also may be silly to others, but to you, that have a special meaning.

There are even rituals all magicians go through before a show. Some meditate while others can't sit down. Some may have to rehearse a certain routine in their mind while even others may say a certain prayer. We all have our own ways in which we deal with things and they simply are a part of the preparation for performance.

But why do we carry such objects? Why do we go through such rituals? Maybe it is to bring us good luck in any performance we do. Maybe it is to help us calm our nerves before we hit the stage. Maybe it is even out of sheer habit. Whatever the reason, I would like to think we do these things because we feel it has a direct benefit for us as entertainers.

I also have rituals I go through before every performance. I also have objects that are dear to me because of the history associated with them. However, the one object that has the most meaning to me is something others would find pretty funny. There is no real cost to it and it certainly is nothing fancy. It is a simple sign that I have inside my cases. The sign simply reads...

"Smile! You're Supposed To Be Having Fun."

This one single sign has more meaning and importance to me than any rituals I do or objects I carry for good luck. It is there to serve a HUGE purpose for me. It is there to always remind me of WHY I perform magic.

I think too often we forget just why we are magicians and the impact our shows can have on people. We get so lost in the realities of life that we forget that we are there to entertain. We are there to put smiles on faces, make people feel good or simply bring a laugh or two.

There are so many things I can find to complain about during a gig. The weather can be too hot. The client could not be as friendly as we like. The setup is taking too long. I am tired and not feeling well. The list goes on and on. However, remember being a magician is something one should be proud of. It is also not something we should be taking lightly.

So no matter what is going on in your head or in your life, you need to rise to the occasion and be a professional every single time out. Being a professional does not mean giving 50% effort. Being a professional does not start when the curtains open and stop when they end. Being a professional happens all the time. It is who we are, what we are and how we react and interact with people.

So the next time you are upset, angry or frustrated at a gig, remember that there may be a kid in that audience that is seeing their first magician EVER and YOU are it. That is a huge thing. You owe it to yourself to bring your A game every show. You also owe it to your magic brothers and sisters.

So when you are setting up your show take a moment to simply remember to "Smile! You're Supposed To Be Having Fun."

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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9. Broken Wand - Harry Riser
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Article forwarded on by James Petterson

Indy Star

Renowned Indy magician, jazz host dies at 88

"Huck" Riser was a business executive, expert magician, author and jazz impresario. Oh, and art collector.

He may have been one of the most versatile, multifaceted Hoosiers who ever lived: business executive, expert magician, author, jazz impresario, family man.

He collected art, too, focusing on the Hoosier group. At one time he was president of the Hoosier Art Salon. Oh, and he was a sports enthusiast, the tennis chairman at Highland Country Club.

Harry Edward "Huck" Riser died Nov. 26 at age 88.

"The last time I saw a list of the 10 best card men in the world, he was on it," Frank Dailey, a former president of the Society of American Magicians, told IndyStar in a 2005 interview. Riser was inducted into the society's Hall of Fame earlier this year.

"In the underground world of magicians, especially among those who enjoy sleight-of-hand, Harry is something of a legend." Stephen Minch, a publisher of magic books, told IndyStar in 2005. Riser wrote two books on magic, "The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser" and "Secrets of an Escamoteur."

Riser worked in the insurance business, finishing his career as executive vice president for Indianapolis-based Nyhart Co.

Then he devoted himself to jazz music, producing and hosting "The Grand Big Band Radio Hour" on WICR-FM. With his warm baritone voice, Riser signed off each show by saying: "Keep on digging the good stuff." He was inducted into the Indianapolis Foundation Jazz Hall of Fame in 2013.

Riser was married for 62 years to Mary Margret Shroyer who died in 2013. He is survived by two children and a grandchild.

His calling is 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday at Crown Hill Funeral Home with the funeral at noon and then burial. The family is planning a celebration of life at Highland Country Club at a later date to be announced.

http://www.indystar.com/story/life/2016/11/29/most-versatile-hoosier-dead-88/94614902/

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10. New Zealand Magic Convention 2017 - Hector Mancha
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Message by Nopera Whitley, New Zealand

FISM Grand Prix winner, Hector Mancha will be a headliner at the NZ Magic Convention in Wellington, October 2017.

He'll be performing in both the Public Stage Show, and Convention Close-up Show and he will present a lecture as well.

Always wanted to visit New Zealand? Now you have the perfect reason!

Places are strictly limited to 180 registrations. Avoid disappointment and register before it's too late!

Registrations are now open at www.magicconvention.co.nz See other headliners at www.magicconvention.co.nz/headliners/

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11. The 'World Festival of Magic' New Zealand
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Message by Rosemarie McCarthy
Managing Director, International Entertainment Ltd (New Zealand)

Chuck Jones & Company tours New Zealand continues:

Friday, 2 December 2016 - Dunedin - 1.30pm & 6.30pm
Saturday, 3 December 2016 - Timaru - 4pm
Saturday, 10 December 2016 - Wellington - 11am, 2pm & 5pm
Sunday, 11 December 2016 - New Plymouth - 6pm
Monday, 12 December 2016 - Taupo - 6pm
Tuesday, 13 December 2016 - Rotorua - 5pm & 7.30pm
Thursday, 15 December 2016 - Hamilton - 5pm & 7.30pm
Saturday, 17 December 2016 - Auckland - Day 1 - 11am, 2pm & 5pm
Sunday, 18 December 2016 - Auckland - Day 2 - 11am, 2pm & 5pm
Monday, 19 December 2016 - Whangarei - 4.30pm 7pm

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12. FISM 2018 Open For Registration
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

FISM in South Korea

The 2018 FISM website is now open to take reservations. It will be continually updated with information about the convention. Now is the time to book your reservation in order to take advantage of the lowest fee and to be given the best seat possible for the Gala Shows:
www.2018fismbusan.com

I look forward to seeing you there.

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13. 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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