Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1704
Date: Sunday 26th February 2023
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. Blackpool Magic Convention 2023
3. March Issue Genii Magazine
4. Patrick "PT" Murphy On The Magic Word Podcast
5. New Magic Society Appears In Amsterdam
6. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 19
7. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #96
8. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #29
9. Time Traveler - John Carey #188
10. Beneath The Trapdoor With Bronson Chadwick #9
11. Magic Castle Performing Schedule - February/March
12. Masters Of Illusion Saturday, February 25th
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 write a regular column for Magic New Zealand or have some magic news drop me a line: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2023-Jan-to-Dec-2023/1704-Feb26-2023.html

Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. Blackpool Magic Convention 2023
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Fabulous time at "Blackpool Magic Convention 2023" this weekend.

First time back in three years and it was phenomenal.

Met and reunited with so many great new people.

https://youtu.be/B-oywl-r7rI

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3. March Issue Genii Magazine
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii Magazine

The biggest bargain in magic is the $35 you'll pay for a one-year digital subscription to Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine. In addition to a new issue each month, you will have access to our digital archive of over 800 back issues of Genii and 300 issues of Magic magazine. Check it out at www.geniimagazine.com

Chipper Lowell is the March issue cover boy. He's refreshing, funny, and a well-seasoned professional - energetic and uproarious. He comes from a family of clowns ... no joke. An honorable and ancient profession. Dustin Stinett takes you to the circus.

About 20 years ago Genii did a cover story on Clayton Rawson, aka The Great Merlini. A notable magician and novelist in the glory days of New York's magic scene in the 1950s, just one of a number of writers who created stories about magician/detectives. These were clever, and often revolved around "locked room" mysteries. This month Neal Tobin takes a look at some of these writers, all well-known, whose books are today almost as notable for their evocative cover art.

In "The Eye," Vanessa Armstrong hits the news, including winners of various contests and The Magic Circle's 2023 award winners, Penn & Teller (the latter having just returned to work after open heart surgery), and the new third-party licensees of the Magic Shop on Main Street at Disneyland.

* Jon Racherbaumer explains how a spectator forces a card on himself in "Exhumations"; Floyd G. Thayer, master woodworker, is declared a "folk artist" by John Gaughan in "Chamber of Secrets"; Rafael Benatar dissects the Elements of an Effect in "Thoughts ..."; David Britland casts a line and catches a ... card (paper clips are involved) in "Cardopolis"; fans of Dai Vernon's "Cone and Ball" are in for a treat in this month's "Artifices" by Roberto Mansilla; David Kaye was overwhelmed by sudden bookings for his kid show this past December, which he describes in "Expert at the Kids' Table"; Shawn McMaster brings us the latest news from The Magic Castle, including the seasonal festivities at the end of December and Founder's Day in January, in "Knights at The Magic Castle"; Chris Beason explains two quick tricks in "Magicana." Joe Stevens, magic dealer, convention organizer, pioneer of magic on both the internet and on video cassettes, died in late January at age 86. He is memorialized by Nick St. Erne. And, finally, videos, books, and tricks are reviewed by Joe M. Turner, David Britland, and Mark Phillips.

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4. Patrick "PT" Murphy On The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Some magicians these days are trying to find a "home" where they can perform nightly in their own theater. Some have found that "holy grail" while others are still dreaming. Patrick "PT" Murphy found success in Chicago performing with David Parr in Chicago at the Magic Cabaret. But ten years ago due to some personal business and family decisions, PT decided to make a break from the big city to pursue his dream of opening and performing in his own theater. It took him hundreds of miles away to Galena, Illinois which is a much smaller pond but rich with tourists.

He is now celebrating his tenth anniversary of his show there and has received Trip Advisor's highest recommendation for the city's attractions. This week we chat with PT who talks about his mentors and those who provided him with inspiration in Chicago. I think this episode might inspire some to go out and follow their dreams and make them a reality in their own magic theater.

You can listen to this week's episode wherever you get your podcasts. But for more content complete with video, photos and links, please visit: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/740-pt-murphy

This week we welcome David Jones as the newest Friend of The Magic Word. Thank you, David, for your donation through PayPal to the podcast. Your financial assistance helps keep this podcast going.

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5. New Magic Society Appears In Amsterdam
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the Amsterdam Magic Society. The AMSociety comes from the desire to have a magic community in Amsterdam, focusing mainly on international magicians.

Is the AMSociety only for magic enthusiasts in Amsterdam? No. Like the Magic Castle in Hollywood and Magic Circle in London, one can become a member while living in a different city or country.

Besides meeting each other every second Monday of the month, we also release a monthly magazine "The Buzz" with magic news in Amsterdam, Europe, and the world.

"We'll have our launch party on Monday, March 13th at Theater Mascini in Amsterdam." writes Fritz with a Z, president of the AMSociety. "We hope this is the beginning of connecting of magicians in Amsterdam and around the world."

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For more information, feel free to email us at amsterdammagicsociety@gmail.com or find us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/amsterdammagicsociety and Facebook www.facebook.com/amsterdammagicsociety

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6. Magic Museum Bellachini - Episode 19
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Message by Wittus witt (Germany)
Since the museum opened, not a day has gone by without visitors, which makes me very happy. Guided tours of the Bellachini Museum have also been booked several times in the meantime. These tours are always particularly fun for me, because I love to tell people about the art of magic.
The guided tours also include the "Museum Rallay". This is a popular way in museums to involve visitors even more intensively in the exhibition. The visitor is given a questionnaire about some of the exhibits, which have to be guessed correctly. From three given answers, one has to choose the correct answer and write down a certain letter from it. Finally, all the letters from the answers make up the solution word.

By mid-February, a total of around 100 guests had taken part in the museum rally, which I will evaluate next Thursday. There are 10 magic books to be won. These are books I published a few years ago about the current magic scene.

After that, there will be a new museum rally with new questions and a new solution word.
At the end of February, the loan contract for the Goethe Magic Box (1830) will come to an end. On the one hand, this reassures me, because I had to insure the box for a very high sum, but on the other hand, I am pleased that this gave me the opportunity to make a kind of "replica" of the box. So I will still be able to show the Goethe magic box, which is indeed different from all other magic boxes I know from that time in many props. By the way, some of the parts that I had rebuilt were quite expensive ...

I will show some pictures of it later.

Anyone who wants to see the evaluation of the museum rally can do so on my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Wittus+Witt+channel

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7. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #96
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Message by Paul Stone (US)

So, another Blackpool Convention has come and gone, and over 4000 attendees were once again treated to an amazing variety of magic. This convention, aside from being the world's largest magic convention by some considerable distance, also manages year on year to deliver top quality sessions on every conceivable type of magic to satisfy even the most specialised tastes.

The credit for this must go to the organisers, Russ Stevens, Russ Brown and Guy Barratt, who work for months putting the event together, and tirelessly during the convention to ensure it runs smoothly.

It's always nice to meet up with old friends, and just a few of the names I reconnected with were Gaetan Bloom, Phil Hitchcock, Aaron Crowe, Andy Nyman, Chris Hart, Kevin James, Mike Caveney, Tina Lenert, Paul Zenon, Romany, Craig Christian and Elizabeth.

I'm not going to do a full report of the convention, but just pick out some of the highlights or contentious issues of a packed program of events.

A new initiative this year was 'THE ONE,' a competition billed as 'Magic's Biggest Prize', with a first and only prize of 30,000 British Pounds, or $40,000 U.S.

Personally, I've never been a huge fan of magic competitions, probably because wearing my Show Producer's hat, I always choose the most commercial and entertaining act, and invariably they never win! But that's the difference between the real world and 'Magicland'!

The judges are of course on a hiding to nothing, and I wouldn't want to be one. On this occasion, the three judges were Kevin James, Mike Caveney and Andy Nyman and they chose Hyunjoon Kim as the winner.

Whilst he is undoubtedly a supremely talented card manipulator, in my opinion it was like watching an exhibition and not a performance. I didn't feel that he engaged the audience, which is so important, particularly in a large theatre like the Opera House which seats 3,000 people.

It's very unlikely that I would book him, partly because of the reason I've mentioned above, and partly because one of my biggest peeves is the littering of the stage with dozens of cards and other objects, because it looks a mess, and inevitably slows a show down, whilst it all has to be cleared up.

Again, I stress that this is my opinion, and certainly he received a strong ovation at the end of his act.

For what it's worth, there was one act in the competition that I thought stood out head and shoulders above the rest, for his originality, entertainment value and stage presence, and that was Adrien Quillien. Now I'd book him in a heartbeat!

It was interesting that he was the first of the 8 acts in the show, and Hyunjoon Kim was the final act.

The performer at the convention that everyone was talking about was Mike Hammer, who was appearing for the first time at any UK Convention, direct from his hugely successful one-man comedy magic show at the 4 Queens Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas.

Mike performed his show in the late-night spot on both Friday and Sunday, and brought the house down with his sharp wit, and hilarious presentation. And his strong magic scored well too.

Mike was also the emcee of The One competition. With long set up times between every act, there are very few performers who could fill these slots in an entertaining way, especially without doing a single trick, but Mike did it superbly.

However, he drew criticism from some quarters for a couple of comments about, and interactions with, a disabled gentleman in a wheelchair, and a lady who worked in a children's hospice. Whilst not many people would have done this, Mike's vast experience of performing five nights a week for 12 years means he always checks that the people in question are having fun and are not offended, or else he moves on.

In both these cases the individuals concerned enjoyed themselves so much that they came to see Mike's one-man show twice!

Like me, I suspect the vast majority of the 4,000 attendees thought Mike was terrific, and did a brilliant job.

One of the competitors, Mario Lopez, who is well known on the magic scene, used the 'F' word continuously throughout his act along with a few 'Mother F's', and there wasn't one comment anywhere about this.

Personally, I found that to be much more offensive, and unnecessary, than anything Mike Hammer said. Clearly double standards at play!

Another old friend and comedy great, Freddie Davies, was also at the convention. He was promoting a show he's producing titled 'Legends of Variety', starring several 'legends' including Bernie Clifton, Billy Pearce, The Grumbleweeds and Anita Harris. There are several dates around the country between May and October. For a full list of show dates and booking details, check out legendsofvariety.com

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8. Tales From The Fantastic Magic Center - #29
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Message by Kent Cummins, Director (US)

The La Mansion Tree Production

Sometimes, there is an opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind illusion, one never seen before, using a unique method. On April 8, 1983, David Copperfield did it when he made the Statue of Liberty disappear.

I am not putting myself in the same class as David Copperfield, but on a much smaller scale, later that same year, I also had an opportunity to create and perform what I believe was a unique illusion.

The La Mansion Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, was building their first property in Austin. The building shell was completed, and they wanted to make the "topping out" a media event. But it was a boom year for Austin, and the fact that yet another building was topping out was not really news.

Someone suggested that they bring in a magician to make the event more memorable (and more newsworthy), and Magic Hotline got the call.

We created a spectacular event on the roof! The elevators and stairs were not yet complete, so guests were brought up in a gondola hoisted by a giant crane. There were magically-themed drinks and snacks, plus a Mariachi band while people looked out at traffic on Interstate Highway 35.

When the time came, we raised a curtain, and in a puff of smoke, when the curtain dropped, there was a six-foot live Cedar tree, ready to be "topped out".

The Austin Business Journal said, "Kent Cummins, a magician par excellence, materialized the traditional tree on the top floor of the La Mansion hotel ..."

It made the six o'clock news.

Photos, press clippings, and notes are now on display at my Fantastic Magic Center, and a complete description of the event is available in a previous podcast episode.

The Fantastic Magic Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing the art of magic.

Check out my free weekly podcast at:
www.FantasticMagicCenter.com
kent@magichotline.com

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9. Time Traveler - John Carey #188
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

I've always loved time themed effects. Jay Sankey's Back In Time and Ed Marlo's Time Machine being two particular favourites of this genre. Here's a very simple approach which is basically the classic wrong card/right card dressed up in a time travel theme.

Have the deck shuffled and upon return have a card freely selected and signed. Let's say it's the Three of Hearts. Place the signed card face-up on the table and make a face-down ribbon spread behind it. "It's always fascinated me how a deck of cards has a lot in common with a calendar
and time. You have the four suits, representing the four seasons, the twelve picture cards that represent the twelve months of the year and even more fascinating, if you add up the values on all the cards and include a Joker as one, you get three hundred and sixty five, the number of days in the year. I'd like everyone here to make a mental screenshot of the image on the table. Your face-up signed card and the deck spread behind it."

Gather up the deck and have the signed card returned and control it to second from the top. I use a top card cover pass as its immediate and I can then table the deck. Of course feel free to substitute any other control you're happy with. Turn the deck face-up and hold in left hand dealers grip. Execute a pinky pull down getting a break above the bottom card. "Now let's go on a little journey back in time. Firstly let's just use any random card like this one." As you say the above, transfer the deck to your palm-down right hand and also take over the break with your right thumb.

We will now use a little talked about card switch of Bro John Hamman, called the Lolapalooza Switch, published in his book written by Richard Kaufman. Swing cut about half the deck into the left hand and call out the name of the face card of that packet (1). "Let's isolate that card on the table." Bring the right hands packet over this card and apparently lift it off the left hands section (2). Actually though, as the two packets kiss, you secretly offload the card beneath your break. Bring the right hand away and turn it palm upwards. The left thumb peels off the top face-down card of this packet onto the left hand packet (3) and the left thumb clamps it in place (4). Bring the left hand down to the table and allow the switched in card to slide face-down onto it. Slowly assemble the deck (5) and then ribbon spread it face-down behind the tabled card (6).

"So now we have a mirror image of how we were a couple of minutes ago. With one card isolated on the table and the deck spread behind it. But what if we could turn back time? Right back to where we started. In order to both do that and prove that I would have to summon mysterious forces and change that card on the table" Pause a few seconds and say nothing, in order to build suspense and make the moment. Then slowly turn over the card on the table to reveal their signed card. "And that my friends is time travel!"

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10. Beneath The Trapdoor With Bronson Chadwick #9
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Message by Bronson Chadwick (US)

All Hail the Road Warrior Part I

Being a magician also means being an accomplished road warrior. As performance artists we must be prepared to travel great distances on restrictive schedules. It's often the travel time that
separates the professionals from the amateurs. If you've ever worked full time in magic then you
know you are being paid not just for your performance but for your travel time. In this edition of
Beneath the Trapdoor we will discuss a few helpful hints for traveling by car. In the following piece I'll discuss traveling via plane and public transportation.

Recently I was in the phone with a friend of mine who shall remain unnamed. Needless to say he's a fairly well-known act in the magic world and a very successful performer. "Bronson, let me call you back! I'm adding coolant to my engine." Indeed no matter how good we are at magic, none of us are too important to take care of our own vehicles.

I write this to you now from the magical land of Discount Tire. This has been a hard couple of weeks. First my wife's car broke down, and then my car broke down. Then upon borrowing a car to avoid interruption in my performance schedule, the third car gave way to a flat tire! Ah well, you can't win them all. Thankfully I was able to flex the schedule a little for the show tonight.

Having this down time though brings these useful tips to mind. Here are my rules for traveling by car on the way to magic events:

The Rural Drive Rule - For every hour of drive time through the countryside, allow at least
fifteen minutes of pillow time for tire changes, road closures, detours, getting stuck behind a
school bus, etc.

The Urban Drive Rule - For every hour of drive time through urban areas, allow at least
forty minutes of pillow time for traffic. If you've ever had the misfortune of driving to a show
in New York City gridlock traffic then you know that distance is deceiving!

Cash - Have enough money in cash (yes paper currency) to get a ride to the nearest city in
the event of a breakdown.

Assistance - Have a good roadside assistance plan through your insurance company or a
third party company such as AAA. It's better to pay a nominal fee of $10 or so each month for
up to six tows than to have to have to fork over $300 or more for a single tow!

Spare Parts - Keep spare parts on hand! Have a full-size spare tire in the vehicle. A donut
tire will help but having a full size spare will allow you to go full speed and get to work on
time. You should also have enough engine oil, coolant/antifreeze, brake fluid, transmission
fluid, a funnel, a quality tire jack, jack stands, gloves, headlight lamps, basic tool kit, etc in the
trapdoor of your hatch. It's also worth investing in a battery powered impact wrench and floor
jack to expedite a tire change. A small scissor jack will do but it takes much longer to change
a tire in this way. You should also keep jumper cables and a small gas can in your vehicle.

Supplies - You should have bottled water, an emergency blanket, a flashlight, paper towels,
spare food (energy bars work well), and a first aid kit in your vehicle at all times as well.
Hopefully you will never need these items but you never know.

Navigation - Keep a paper map handy and know how to read it! The GPS apps on phones
are of course our go-to tool for navigation but technology sometimes fails and it helps to be
able to get around the old-fashioned way.

Flexibility - Have flexibility in your contract to be able to reschedule shows in the event of
an emergency. If you're working without a contract, even for an unpaid performance, you're
asking for disaster.

Overnight Rule - When traveling more than six hours to a show happening before 12 PM,
consider coming in the night before to allow plenty of travel time to a gig.

Backups - Have a backup transportation plan such as taking an Uber, taxi or public mass
transit option in the event of an emergency.

Emergency Act - Keep a miniature, grab-and-go act handy. This briefcase of magic
supplies should always be in your vehicle. In the event of a breakdown, grab the small act and
don't worry about the larger equipment. Inside should be your thumb tip, silk hanks, a pack of
cards, paper/T&R magic effects and other pack-flat, stage worthy effects.

Routine Maintenance - Keep your vehicle clean and in good working order. Change
engine oil no less than every 5,000 miles, preferably every 3000 miles. Keep windshield wiper
blades fresh, tires inspected and rotated and filled to the correct air pressure level.

Stay Alert - Stay awake on the road! Allow time to stop every couple of hours and walk
around for a bit and drink some coffee, especially after a show when we are most tired!

Weather - Beware of seasons changing. When the weather changes quickly from hot to cold
weather it's hard on your battery and other electrical components. Get a car battery with a good warranty and change the battery every year as routine maintenance.

Breakdown Rule - If you break down, notify your agent or client immediately if you think you risk being late. This is not the time for ego.

Voicemail Tip - Also, when you break down and have to hoof it, change your voicemail
message to reflect the place you broke down, the year/make/model of your car and the direction in which you are headed on foot and what you're wearing so that if the authorities or a tow truck need to locate you on the highway they will know what to look for. Car breakdowns and low phone batteries tend to come in tandem so be prepared to know what to do if your phone battery is low.

Minor Repairs - Know how to change a tire and make minor repairs safely.

The Receipt Bag - As a working professional it's important to keep track of your expenses on the road. It's easy to lose receipts so I invested in a pencil bag that I Velcro attached to the dash board. Whenever I fill up on fuel or stop for lunch etc, the receipt goes into this bag. I empty the bag at the end of the week and attach my receipts to blank paper I'm a binder like photos in a scrapbook so it speeds up my accounting come tax time.

The Parking Rule - When headed into a large city where you may not be able to park your vehicle close to the venue you may need to find a parking garage. Have three garages pinpointed and listed on your GPS app and once you've driven past the entrance of the venue head to the nearest parking garage. Being stuck in traffic while searching for a parking garage can stress you out so much that you will be unable to offer a good magic performance. Once you've exited your vehicle, take your ticket with you! Also, take a picture of your car in the area where it's parked and of the face of the garage so you remember exactly where you've parked.

Tollways - Many tollways still accept cash payments. Keep some $20 in quarters handy for
tollways and parking meters. It's worth investing in a tollway pass if you're going to use a
certain roadway frequently.

And that's it! With those twenty tips you can avoid those ugly Clark Griswold moments out on the open road. Just don't be distracted by that red convertible passing you on the left and you'll be ready for the gig. Travel safe, drive peacefully and kindly and have a great show!

What are your thoughts? Email me at bronsonchadwick@gmail.com You can also read more at
BronsonChadwick.com/trapdoor

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11. Magic Castle Performing Schedule - February/March
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February 27 - March 5
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Brence Platner
Early: Benjamin Barnes
Late: Jeff Corn

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Robert Ramirez
Late: Carl Christman

Palace of Mystery
Rick Thomas

Peller Theatre
Zabrecky

Library Bar
HUBB

Friday Luncheon Close-Up Gallery
Jeff Corn

Saturday & Sunday
Brunch Palace Show
Rick Thomas

Saturday & Sunday Brunch
Parlour Kids Show
Robert Ramirez

March 6-12, 2023
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Brian Markenson
Early: Siegfried Tieber
Late: Makoto

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Stan Gerson
Late: The Mind Noodler

Palace of Mystery
Kalin & Jinger

Saturday & Sunday
Palace Show
Kalin & Jinger

Peller Theatre
experimental

The Hat and Hare
Nick Dopuch
?Mike Pisciotta
?Bob Gebert

Library Bar
HUBB

Friday Lunch
Siegfried Tieber

Saturday
Parlour Kids Show
(Kids of All Ages)
Steve Tyler

March 13-19, 2023
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail: Cydney Kaplan
Early: Jamy Ian Swiss
Late: Andost

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Scott Wells
Late: Ron Saylor

Palace of Mystery
The Evasons
David Kovac
Dale Salwak

Saturday & Sunday
Palace Show
David Kovac
?Dale Salwak

Peller Theatre
Greg Wilson
Chris Mitchell

The Hat and Hare
Nick Dopuch
?Mike Pisciotta
?Bob Gebert

Library Bar
David Gabbay

Friday Lunch
Jamy Ian Swiss

Saturday & Sunday
Parlour Kids Show
(Kids of All Ages)
Ron Saylor

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12. Masters Of Illusion Saturday, February 25th
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Message by Steve Moyer (US)

Masters of Illusion returns for week three of ninth anniversary season on the CW network
hosted by Dean Cain, Masters of Illusion continues Saturday, February 25th with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back, starting at 8/7C

8:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Original Episode) "Flash, Shine, and Wonderland"
Starring Alexandra Duvivier, Ruby Coby, Joshua Jay, Anna DeGuzman,
Chipper Lowell, Andi Gladwin and The Clairvoyants
8:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Encore Episode): "A Magical Musical"
Starring Bill Cook, Alex Ramon, Eric Buss, Greg Gleason,
Jeff Hobson, Trino and Paige Thompson

(Hollywood, CA - February 18, 2023) - Masters of Illusion, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, returns for Week Three of its Ninth Anniversary Season on The CW Network with back-to-back episodes airing on Saturday, February 25, 2022 8/7 Central. To view a Sizzle Reel of Season Nine of Masters of Illusion on The CW, please visit: https://vimeo.com/792034027/cf820000a4

Hosted by Dean Cain, Masters of Illusion features amazing magic performed by 40 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. Season Nine consists of 18 new episodes.

Dean Cain is a multi-faceted, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and actor. An All-American football player at Princeton University, he transitioned to film when an injury ended his (NFL) Buffalo Bills career.

He starred as Clark Kent/Superman in "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" (4 seasons), produced and hosted "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" (4 seasons) and has made well over 100 films, including "Out of Time" "The Broken Hearts Club," God's Not Dead," "Vendetta," and "Gosnell."

A strong believer in Human Rights, Cain received the prestigious Order Of Armenia for producing the anti-Genocide documentary film, Architects Of Denial. His newest documentary, Hate Among Us, won an Emmy Award. HATE AMONG US shines a light on the current rise of anti-Semitism throughout the United States and Europe.

Original Episode
Masters of Illusion - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Flash, Shine, and Wonderland" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
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: Alexandra Duvivier with Dean Cain, Rudy Coby (Magic Wash-O-Matic), Joshua Jay (Diamonds in Your Future), Anna DeGuzman (Magic with a Flare), Chipper Lowell (Chipper Stickers), Andi Gladwin (Mind Magic Wonderland) and The Clairvoyants (Thommy Ten and Amélie Van Tass) (Out of the Box Magic). (903) Original airdate 2/25/2023. To view performance highlights of the February 25th original episode airing from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m., please visit: (Highlight Clip of Magician Alexandra Duvivier and Dean Cain) https://vimeo.com/792072737/0565488543

Masters of Illusion - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)
"A Magical Musical" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
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: Bill Cook with Dean Cain, Alex Ramon, Eric Buss, Greg Gleason, Jeff Hobson, Trino and Paige Thompson. Encore Presentation (817) Original Airdate 9/10/2022.

Masters of Illusion is produced by Associated Television International (ATI) with returning Executive Producers David McKenzie, Gay Blackstone and David Martin. ATI is an Emmy Award-winning company that has been the world's largest producer of magic for both stage and screen for over three decades. ATI's television series, specials and feature films have aired on all U.S. broadcast networks, major cable channels and with television partners all over the world. Current projects include: "World Funniest Animals," "The Hollywood Christmas Parade," "Masters of Illusion," and the Emmy Award-nominated "Laura McKenzie's Traveler." ATI has also been Emmy Award-nominated for its various television specials and series. For more information, please visit www.associatedtelevision.com

For more information on Masters of Illusion, please visit:
Website: http://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwmastersofillusion and https://www.facebook.com/MastersofIllusion
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cw_illusion and https://twitter.com/Mastersofillus

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