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Issue Number: #1504
Date: Sunday 14th April 2019
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. FISM NACM Quebec City Website Is Now Live
3. FISM Québec, Canada 2021
4. John Thompson's Celebration Of Life Memorial
5. Eric Chien Wins Asia's Got Talent
6. Mark Wilson's 90th Birthday Celebration
7. Masters Of Magic Convention 2019 In Turin
8. The Gypsy Card - John Carey #39
9. Breaking KIDabra News
10. 2020 Las Vegas S.A.M. Convention
11. Broken Wand - Michael K. Sheehan
12. Broken Wand - Harley Day
13. The Assembly Convention 2019 - Brisbane QLD, Australia
14. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
15. E-zine Archives

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1. Editor's Message
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2. FISM NACM Quebec City Website Is Now Live
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Message by Renee-Claude Auclair (Canada)

The 4th North American Championships for Magic, FISM

May 6 to 10, 2020

Quebec, Canada

The Quebec Magic Club will have the privilege of hosting, for the first time in Canada, the 4th North American Magic Championships, FISM, in Quebec, from May 6 to 10, 2020.

Fifty or so wizards from Canada and the United States will have the chance to present their numbers to a panel of international judges in two categories: micro-magic and stage magic. A maximum of 15 spots are allocated to North America to form the team that will compete in the World Championship of Magic, FISM, 2021 taking place in Quebec, July 26-31. A first in America for FISM.

Two other magic championships will be held at the same time: the 2020 Canadian Championship and the 8th International Magic Competition "Michel Cailloux".

For more information and registration go to:

www.fismna2020.com

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3. FISM Québec, Canada 2021
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Message by Renee-Claude Auclair (Canada)

For more information and registration go to:

https://www.fismquebec2021.com/

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4. John Thompson's Celebration Of Life Memorial
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Post in Facebook by Lupe Nielsen (USA)

It was a remarkable event. Yesterday evening, approximately 500 people from all over the world gathered at the Penn and Teller Theater at the Rio Hotel to say good-bye and pay their respects to one of the most remarkable magicians of the 20th century: John Max Thompson - aka Johnny Thompson; aka The Great Tomsoni.

It was a Who's Who of magic personalities. Everyone from David Copperfield to Penn and Teller, to many of the famous magicians from the Las Vegas Strip, to lecturers, creators, consultants, performers, came from far and wide to pay their respects to this man that in so many ways touched our lives.

John was an adopted child who literally "ran away with the circus" at a very young age. Early in his youth he worked for in the sewers of Chicago at the Sanitation Department. Norm told me that there were times when if you wanted to find Johnny, you hollered down a manhole in the city to find him. John spent time with carnies and gamblers, and learned and made a living sword swallowing, fire eating, playing the harmonica (he was part of the Harmonicats which was a famous harmonica group in the 50s), he was an accomplished actor, a gambler, a magic historian, consultant, and of course, consummate magician. The man was a genius in his comedic timing, and his immense curiosity allowed him to learn a wide variety of subjects. He was a true renaissance man.

What made him extra special was that he was willing to share all what he had learned with others, as long as they were genuinely interested in learning and applying the knowledge he had to offer.

Most of the shows in the Las Vegas Strip had his magic touch. He was a consultant for the Penn and Teller Fool Us Show. And the reason he elevated everyone's performance in the show was because he cared about them, about the quality of the show, and had deep respect for the audience.

He was a perfectionist, and never did things half way.

I could go on and on... The little video montage shows the speakers for the afternoon. We all laughed, cried, and were full of wonder in learning more about such a special human being.

Jeff McBride made a profound statement which I will paraphrase: "A man dies three times: When his heart stops; when his remains are interred; when his name is mentioned for the last time." Johnny was one of the most influential teachers and mentors in the world of magic and magicians. His teachings and work will resonate for lifetimes. He will never die as he lives in our hearts and minds through his legacy. Future generations who will study our craft will inevitably study his work.

We are so privileged to have had him as a friend. I will miss his signature big wet kiss he gave everyone (men and women) on the lips and his heartfelt "I love you" every time he said goodbye.

Goodbye for now, John! May our paths cross again in the future!

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5. Eric Chien Wins Asia's Got Talent
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The Straits Times

Taiwanese magician wins third season of Asia's Got Talent

SINGAPORE - Taiwanese magician Eric Chien was crowned the champion of Asia's Got Talent Season 3 on Thursday (April 11).

The results show of the talent competition was held at Marina Bay Sands' Sands Theatre and televised on AXN channel.

"I had a lot of doubts about myself but winning this has given me a lot of confidence. I will continue to share my magic with the world and I know I will do even better next time, " said Mr Chien after his win.

The 26-year-old defeated eight other acts from around Asia to clinch the grand prize of US$100,000 (S$135,335) and complimentary flights on Vietjet Air for up to one year.
Other finalists included Malaysian mathematics whiz Yaashwin Sarawanan, Filipino contemporary acrobatic dance duo Power Duo and Taiwanese dance crew Maniac Family.

The results were based on public votes.

https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/taiwanese-magician-wins-third-season-of-asias-got-talent

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6. Mark Wilson's 90th Birthday Celebration
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Mark Wilson is 90 Today!

But we are celebrating with EVERYONE on April 13th, Saturday starting at 2pm PDT.

Please join us online for the fun! Check back here for more info:

https://www.facebook.com/MarkWilsonMagic

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7. Masters Of Magic Convention 2019 In Turin
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Message by Angela

This year the Masters of Magic World Convention 2019 (May, 16-19)
www.mastersofmagicconvention.com/en/index.html has been moved from Saint-Vincent to Turin, due to financial problems connected with the Casino which used to be the Venue where all the events were held.

Here is the location where the Convention will be held, one of the Royal Palaces from the King of Italy Family, UNESCO Heritage.

PHOTOS VENARIA
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rh5sLNJVwwHfMQ8YCXLJa8yF5ecs-flOh

This beautiful location is part of the heritage of the Municipality of Torino and of the Piemonte Region which are supporting Masters of Magic and the Convention.

We're looking forward to having you with us at the Masters of Magic World Convention May 16-19 2019.

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8. The Gypsy Card - John Carey #39
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

"Just last week on holiday, I was sitting in an outside cafe with friends, drinking and entertaining with my cards and generally having a good time. And then a rather craggy looking old man approached me and smiled. 'I used to read the cards' he said. I was fascinated by this, and he told me that every card had a meaning. Before he left, he reached into his pocket and handed me this very worn and faded old card. He told me not to turn it over until my intuition told me the time was right.

I think that time is now guys. First though let's mix these cards. You take some please and you and you too sir and together let's shuffle. Drop yours on the table, mine go on top and would you two other guys drop on top.

Shannon, pick up the deck and cut off about a third and table them. Now cut off about half the cards you are holding and table them too. Finally place the remaining cards next to the other packets and then gather them up and square up. So, from a deck shuffled by you all, we are in a situation where it would be impossible for me to know how many cards are in each packet or indeed anything about the cards.

They say there is power in words. I want you to spell the word impossible, dealing one card for each letter and place the last card on top of the gypsy card. One card less and we would have arrived at this card, the five of Spades. One card more and we get the Joker. Shannon, please turn over your card. Ah the lady of Hearts. A very colourful and memorable card. Now for the first time let's turn over the gypsy card. Impossible!"

Method: The inspiration for this effect comes from two sources. Larry Jennings effect Impossible from the classic magic of Larry Jennings and my friend Dani DaOrtiz effect invisible speller on a Dan and Dave download. Dani's ingenious spectator shuffle and placement concept in that effect got my gears rolling.

You require an old antique style playing card. I like to use the Queen of Hearts. Keep this in your wallet back outwards until you want to get into this piece. During the relaxation at the end of another effect manage the Queen of Hearts to the bottom of the deck. Table the deck as you remove your wallet and take out the old card and talk about the Gypsy in the street cafe. Place the card face-down on the table.

Slip shuffle retaining the Queen of Hearts on the bottom and then say would like to try something that goes beyond good or great and is maybe even impossible. Now Dani's wonderful spread and group shuffle: Push off three cards and casually drop them in front of spectator 1 and then drop three more and then three more again. Make this messy and very casual. Ask them to shuffle their cards.

Go to spectator two and drop a few cards in front of them and then almost as an aside spread your cards and have them reach into the spread and pull out a bunch and then shuffle all their cards. Direct attention to a third spectator and sloppily push off a packet of cards and hand them to that person for mixing. This leaves you with a packet of cards with the Queen of Hearts on the bottom. Shuffle it to the top as you encourage the group to really shuffle well so it's impossible to track anything or indeed know anything about the cards.

Ask spectator 3 to drop their packet on the table. You drop your packet on top. Then ask spectator 1 who has 9 cards to drop their packet on top. Reach over the deck and cut off some cards. Have the remaining spectator drop their cards into the gap and then dribble the cards you hold casually on top. The above sequence should seem very loose and liberated and executed casually. Your target card has been covertly set to tenth from the top but everything looks so fair.
Ask one of the group to pick up the deck and cut about a third of the deck to the table.

Then have them cut off another third and table them to the right of the first packet. The final packet is tabled furthest to the right. Pause a beat as you state that it's impossible to know how many cards are in each packet and remember, they shuffled. Have the spectator gather up the packets from left to right and square up. This spectator false cut is of course the classic Jay Ose cut, published in Harry Lorayne's book close up card magic. Jim Swain should get credit I believe for the great idea of having the spectator make the cuts.

To finish the effect, have one of the group spell the word impossible, dealing one card for each letter out loud. Take the last card dealt and turn it face-up to disclose

the Queen of Hearts. Look over to the gypsy card and smile. Have it turned over to end with an impossible matching of the cards.

Notes: to get the most from this effect, the word impossible has to be stressed multiple times during the presentation. This really does amplify the final revelation for the people.

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9. Breaking KIDabra News
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Message by Mark Daniel (USA)

From Scotland and Trix in The Stix joining is for The First Time: The hilarious and creative Gary Dunn!

Gary will lecture and have The Practical Magic Booth!

You're Invited to Join David Ginn, Duane Laflin, Gary Dunn, Christopher T. Magician, Barry Mitchell, Dave Cox, Ken Scott, Chef Bananas (Chad Jacobs) Annie Banannie, Max Howard, Dal and Cinde, Sanders, Yasu Ishida, Buster Balloon, Christopher Weed, Lee Andrews, Brian Hoffman, Dorian LaChance, Tommy Johns, Jim Austin, Clark Sides, Tim Gaines, Tate Elliott, and your hosts Mark and Tami Daniel and more at KIDabra Atlanta!

There is seminars for you on Show Development, Hands on Workshops, Lectures, New Routines, Theming, The Business, Marketing and Branding, a Live KIDshow, Late Night Jams, The Saturday Night Gala, the informative KIDabra KID Talks, and the most Powerhouse Vendors room in years with tremendous resources for performing pros!

See the Schedule https://www.kidabra.org/2019-schedule

Atlanta, Georgia is served by one of the World's Best Airports and the area is easily drivable too. (If you're flying in jump on the Marta Train right in the airport ($6.00 round trip) and travel the Goldline to Doraville, we'll have scheduled pick up time from the Doraville train station to the hotel complementary!)

Today, Atlanta is one of the most diverse places on the globe, so much so, that it has becomes Hollywood's second home with major movies and TV constantly in development there. For instance, just across the highway from our KIDabra Hotel is the Gwinnett Place Mall, where much of the interior was converted to vintage stores for the hit series "Stranger Things!" "The Walking Dead" shoots down on the south end of Atlanta! Even Marvel's "Black Panther" was shot in Gwinnett County near where we'll be!

The Center for Puppetry Arts in MidTown is a must do before or after KIDabra, housing one of the largest collections of original Jim Henson puppets and puppets from around the world, including some from our late friend Rene! (whom many of you met at KAX!) See a show while you're there too, it's nothing short of magical!

More Must Dos: The Georgia Aquarium, The World of Coca Cola, Six Flags Theme Park, and near the hotel, Medieval Times and Stone Mountain State Park!

Food: Sample International Cuisine in every direction around us including Southern Comfort foods. A thriving nearby Korea Town offers a chance to have some of the best Korean style meals anywhere!

The Sonesta Gwinnett Place has fabulous conference space, free parking, no resort fees, in-house restaurants and bar, a complimentary shuttle to surrounding restaurants and shopping, plus a great Special Conference room rate, just tell them you're coming for KIDabra!

Hotel/Travel https://www.kidabra.org/hotel-travel-2019

We can't wait to see you in Atlanta where the KIDshow World will gather to Learn, Network and Share!

kidabra.org

Follow us on Facebook at KIDabra International Members and Friends
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10. 2020 Las Vegas S.A.M. Convention
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Message by Mark Weidhaas
SAM Conference Executive Director

Stephen Bargatze is an internationally acclaimed comedian and magician who will be part of the Comedy Cabaret and the Mac King Roast at the 2020 Las Vegas S.A.M. Convention coming up in January.

Stephen Bargatze has over 25 years of stage experience with audiences from around the world at theaters, casino showrooms, performing arts centers, cruise ships, and corporate events as well as colleges and high schools. He's performed throughout the United States, Canada, England, and Australia.

Stephen Bargatze is a rare talent among entertainers. His genuine personality endears him to any audience, and he quickly develops a strong, positive relationship with the crowd. No longer merely spectators, audiences find themselves caught up in the comedy and amazement of Stephen's zany performance. He sticks with direct, simple effects that are easy for the audience to understand. His personal story of overcoming an alcoholic home life as well as a childhood accident that left him with a speech impediment touches men and women on an emotional level.

Everyone is looking forward to Stephen Bargatze's performances at the S.A.M. National Convention in Las Vegas, January 18-21, 2020 at the Golden Nugget.

You know you're going...register at www.SAMconvention.com

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11. Broken Wand - Michael K. Sheehan
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Message by Trudy Monteith (USA)

Unfortunately, we have lost another friend in the St. Louis Magic community. Michael Sheehan was known simply as a lawyer that helped our members often with basic law needs, from traffic court, to wills, estate planning and he just wanted to help anyone in need.

He consistently showed up at the Round Table on Saturday, asking people to sign in, he kept the books in order and maintained them as if they were his prize possession. He always shared a magic trick to anyone walking by, he asked to learn from anyone who would share, he was always working on the newest thing that was unique to him but always kept us fascinated, like the Gordian Knot, the Perpetual motion machine, balancing a number of nails or forks in an unexplained manner.

All in good fun, always excited in his very honest way to see you every time he did. But alas our last time was our last time. We will miss him and are extremely sad to see him move on and wish his family the best.

Harry Monti will be conducting a Broken Wand Ceremony at Kutis Funeral Home on Lemay at 7:00pm on Wednesday 10th.

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12. Broken Wand - Harley Day
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Message by Trudy Monteith (USA)

Harley Day (Gilmore Harley Hartzog) passed away past Friday, 3/29/19, in Pensacola, Florida. Harley evidently had a brief illness but had been quite recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. His memorial service will be 4/12 and he will be buried at the VA facility in Pensacola.

Before retiring to Florida, Harley was a very active member of S.A.M. & I.B.M. in St. Louis, MO. He worked as a magician for Dave Sinclair Auto Dealership doing shows all over St. Louis under his sponsorship and he traveled the country with the Home Show.

He was a driving force behind the St. Louis Round Table lunch that has met every Saturday for over 30 years. A Broken Wand Service will be arranged by St. Louis SAM Assembly No. 8.

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13. The Assembly Convention 2019 - Brisbane QLD, Australia
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Message by Sean Piper (Australia)

Less than 30x spots remaining to attend the biggest weekend of magic in Australia this year... The Assembly 2019

Lectures and workshops from some of the biggest names in the business:

Dan Harlan
Jason Ladanye
John Carey
& guest of honour Phil Cass!

Plus, a Saturday night stage show with an all-star lineup. Don't miss out!!

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