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Sunday, January 3, 2010
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The Latest Magic News from Alan Watson....
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Issue Number: #719
Date: Sunday 3rd January 2010
Editor: Alan Watson
www.magicianz.com
e-mail: AW@Alan-Watson.com
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Hi James here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. Jeff Hobson & Michael Mode Online Joke Contest
3. Magic Castle's Founder's Day Party
4. MAGIC Magazine Preview
5. The Historic Balboa Theatre San Diego, California
6. More Remarkable Magic #23 - Nick Lewin
7. Trouble With Kid's Names - #149 - Kyle Peron
8. Tony Brook In Conversation With....
9. CAMaraderie Convention, Canada
10. Magic Convention To Benefit Children's Museum
11. "Presto-Chango" At The Kent Cummins Magic Camp!
12. David Ginn On Tour 2010
13. The Lecture Your Mother Never Gave You
14. e-zine Archives
14. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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2. Jeff Hobson & Michael Mode Online Joke Contest
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Message by Jeff Hobson (US)
Best Joke Competition
Make a New Year's resolution to be funnier!!!!!!!!
Jeff Hobson and Michael Mode just released Best Jokes Ever, a
joke App that's perfect for entertainers. Looking for the
perfect joke for your show? Your search is over! This App has
everything from the super clean to the super dirty with tons of
special features and PRO joke-telling advice. If that's not
enough, you can win big magic prizes by recording a quick video
of YOU telling one of your favorite jokes from Best Jokes Ever!
Prizes:
1st Place - Hobson Egg Bag & Michael Mode's Bowling Pin
Production. ($250.00 value)
2nd Place - Hobson "Exposed" DVD and his new "Thimple Thimble
Trick" & Mode's "Napkin Rose" DVD, Napkin Rose Refill Packs and
his trick NUN! None. ($100.00 value)
3rd Place - Hobson "2-in-1" Pro Series Lecture CD & 150 count
Napkin Rose CUBE. ($50.00 value)
Rules: All entries must send a video of joke via email to:
joke@funmastersproducts.com
Videos are not accepted in any other way or format.
Joke must be:
*from the iPhone/iPod Touch App Best Jokes Ever now available on
the iTunes App Store. NOTE: Submitters name must match
"purchased" list.
*no more than 1 minute in length
*no more than 8 MB in digital size
*must be converted to .MOV or .MP4 format (or Quicktime
compatible)
*jokes must be told by person submitting
*only one joke per submission
*only one submission per person
*submitted no later than midnight, January 15th, 2010
*all video entries become property of Funmasters LLC and may be
used in future online promotions of the Best Jokes Ever App.
HINT: Real people laughing at your joke in background is a
"plus".
To purchase Best Jokes Ever for your iPhone or iPod Touch, visit
the App Store or follow this direct link
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/best-jokes-ever/id341020106?mt=8
For more information visit: www.funmastersproducts.com
Jeff Hobson and Michael Mode have joined forces to form
Funmasters LLC for the sole purpose of developing fun and
creative products.
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3. Magic Castle's Founder's Day Party
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Message by Milt Larsen (US)
January 2, 2010
5pm to 7:30pm
Palace Of Mystery
There will be a party to celebrate the opening of the Magic
Castle January 2, 1963. It will be a fun occasion and a chance
to meet and thank many of the early members who have worked over
the years to make the Castle a success. Arlene Larsen has
created very special souvenir gifts for every member that attends
and there will be complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvres.
All of our past Presidents will be on hand to receive their past
president pins designed by our member Bob Lynn. (Bill Larsen will
be there in spirit.) All members and their guests are invited.
The party will take place in the Palace of Mystery lounge and
theatre. Please let us know if you plan to be with us. If you
are planning to attend Arlene and I would personally appreciate
an e-mail with your name and the year you became a member (and
how many in your party) send to: magicmilt@aol.com or phone
Arlene at 805-564-1060.
If you wish to have dinner after the party please make that
reservation with the reservation desk.
We hope you will help us celebrate the day it all started 48
years ago.
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4. MAGIC Magazine Preview
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Message by Stan Allen (US)
Each month, we email out the MAGIC Preview, offering a peek at
what's coming in the next issue of MAGIC Magazine. We often
include last-minute news we've received after going to press.
Here are two items from the January 2010 MAGIC Preview:
Conveying the Magic
In the old days, men and women had to look for potential dates
the old fashioned way: by interviewing three unseen strangers on
The Dating Game. But thanks to modern advances in technology and
the ridiculousness of reality television, there are new ways of
selecting a partner. For example, watching them glide by on a
conveyor belt like dim sum in a Chinese automat.
That's the premise of Conveyor Belt of Love, where thirty
bachelors each have one minute to do whatever they can to impress
five women while being conveyed across the stage. The women then
hold up signs to indicate if they are interested or not. Among
the assortment of assembly-line bachelors is Jethro, a
Southern-California magician, who presents a bit of magic in
hopes of enticing the ladies.
The one-hour special will air in the United States on Monday,
January 4 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on the ABC network, produced by
Endemol USA. This is the same company that several years ago
produced the short-lived series Chains of Love, in which a
contestant would spend 24 hours a day literally chained to four
members of the opposite sex in an attempt to see with whom they
would be most compatible.
Does Jethro end up with one of the Conveyor Belt of Love
contestants? Participants are forbidden to reveal the outcome of
their appearance until the show has aired, so you'll have to
watch and see. But seriously, has any woman ever failed to get
turned on after witnessing a guy chop off his own hand?
Street Magic
A thirty-second commercial for the Ford Mustang featuring Steve
Wyrick performing an escape on the Las Vegas Strip is promised to
start airing nationally after the New Year. The effect, which was
taped just before Thanksgiving, was the brainchild Steve and Don
Wayne, with Doug Leferovich. A three-minute version is also part
of an Internet campaign and can be seen on Ford's website (#10 of
the "10 Unleashed" videos).
http://www.fordvehicles.com/the2010mustang/
If you would like to receive our monthly MAGIC Previews, please
send an email to: preview@MAGICmagazine.com.
To Subscribe to Magic Magazine go to:
http://www.magicmagazine.com/subscribe/
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5. The Historic Balboa Theatre San Diego, California
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Message by Mel Kientz (US)
The 82nd Annual I.B.M. Magic Convention will be held in San
Diego, July 6-10 next summer. One of the highlights will be the
theatre used to present three very special one-of-a-kind Gala
Shows. I thought you would be interested in a bit of background.
Following a lengthy "intermission," San Diego's historic Balboa
Theatre has been newly restored to its original Mediterranean and
Spanish revival-style splendor and is once again taking center
stage in the city's downtown arts and culture scene.
Built in 1924, the Balboa played host to hundreds of famous
Vaudeville acts and ushered in the era of talking motion
pictures.
Today, the 1,400-seat theater, which is located at Fourth Avenue
and E Street, adjoining Horton Plaza and the Gaslamp Quarter of
the city, is listed in the National Register of Historic
Locations.
Its colorful tiled dome, elaborate arched ceilings and two unique
waterfalls on either side of the stage make the theater a
dramatic venue not only for the performing arts, but for
corporate functions and other convention-related activities.
The Balboa Theatre is managed and operated by San Diego Theatres,
Inc., which also manages and operates the 2,967-seat San Diego
Civic Theatre.
It took 22 years and $26.5 million, but the curtain rises again
on the historic Balboa Theatre in San Diego, California. The
vaudeville-era theatre has been restored to its original 1924
splendor, including the decorative ceiling and walls, original
chandeliers and working waterfalls. Enhanced public amenities
and state-of-the-art mechanical, electrical and performance
systems were installed. The 1,339-seat structure is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. This will be an amazing
venue for the International Brotherhood of Magicians!
To register for this convention click on over to:
www.magician.org
History - San Diego's Balboa Theater
Birth to Rebirth
1924: Birth. The theater opened and thrived as it hosted
nationally known vaudeville acts including the Sunkist Beauties
and Fachon & Marco who performed on opening night.
1930: Change of pace. Modest renovation to enhance the Spanish
Revival architecture ushered in the next phase of the renamed El
Teatro Balboa. For ten years, the theater showed Spanish-language
cinema and stage shows.
1942(?): Patriotism. The theater gave itself over to the U.S.
Navy in early days of World War II. The office space was
converted to housing to help accommodate the swelling ranks of
the U.S. military. America as a whole recovered quickly from
WWII, but the Balboa struggled.
1959: Near Death. The historic Balboa was slated to be demolished
to make room for a parking lot. It was saved by Russo Enterprises
who operated the theater as an action-movie venue.
1972 Saved. The City of San Diego places the building on the
local Register of Historical Places.
1985: City Property. The city acquired the Balboa Theatre through
eminent domain and placed it under the control of the Centre City
Development Corporation (CCDC). The CCDC was charged with saving
the Balboa building but did not have the funds to renovate. The
building sat, protected but neglected.
1986: Community Support. A volunteer organization, The Balboa
Theatre Foundation, was created to get a renovation project
funded and started.
1992: Registered. The Foundation successfully lobbied to get the
Balboa on the National Register of Historic Places and
fundraising began in earnest.
2002: City Moves. After numerous attempts from 1985 to begin
privately-funded renovation and operation, the CCDC stepped up to
the plate in October of 2002 and authorized rehabilitation.
2003: Architects Chosen. In August 2003, CCDC hired Westlake Reed
Leskosky (Phoenix, Arizona) as the project architect and the
design phase began.
2005: Work begins. In April of 2005, hammer was put to concrete
as selective demolition and abatement-construction officially
began.
2005: Earthquakes? Here? A major hurdle in the restoration was a
required seismic retrofit. All were concerned that the difficulty
of bringing the building up to modern seismic safety codes might
doom the project. However, in July of 2005, the hurdle was jumped
and the building's future was assured.
2006: Craftsman and Artisans. In January of 2006, renovation and
restoration began. An extraordinary effort to bring the theater
back to its opening finery -- including two waterfalls -- is
underway.
2008: Opening Night. In the Winter of 2008, the beautiful Balboa
Theatre once again opened its doors to provide San Diegans and
visitors with great performances. The Balboa Theatre shines
again. In July 2008, the Foundation presented "Act II", allowing
supporters the opportunity to see the restored Organ console for
the first time.
2009: "Act III". The 1929 Wonder Morton Organ -- one of only four
such instruments remaining in existence -- makes make its debut
performance on September 27, 2009.
2010: I.B.M. The International Brotherhood of Magicians take over
the Balboa Theater July 8, 9 and 10 for three very special shows
that are part of the greatest annual magic convention on earth.
You should be there!
Balboa Theatre
868 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
619-570-1100
www.sandiegotheatres.org/
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6. More Remarkable Magic #23 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
New Year's Resolutions.
With the passing of another year I have arrived at the point when
I make my magical New Year's resolutions. I always do this, as I
am very persistent in my habits. I know I am persistent because I
have been making most of these resolutions year after year. This
year I am really going to follow through though. Really.
I thought I would share my list this year and it might inspire me
to less consistency and more success. There is something about
the 31st of December that gives one the fresh page in a fresh
book feeling. With a new confidence in my heart I will set forth
these resolutions before February when they become automatically
relegated to suggestions.
Resolution #1
I really, really am going to make up my rope tricks with new
rope. I sometimes look at my set of three to one ropes and gasp.
I have always been a sentimental performer with a strong streak
of superstition. This results in a passionate desire never to
change any of my working props unless I really have to when they
fall apart. Sometimes I look at the various ropes, cards and
silks I use in my show and I am shocked at the state they are in.
The only excuse for props that look dirty is extreme poverty and
not superstition.
Resolution #2
I will not send out any more working photos that are seriously
out of date. There is an increasing tendency on my part to use
older photos of myself and also to avoid new photo sessions. I
don't know why it is but since I turned fifty I feel that photos
of me in my forties are a more accurate reflection of the way I
look than ones taken after I was fifty. There seems to me there
is a reverse Dorian Gray effect to my 8x10 glossies. While I am
at it I will discard the mountains of brochures promoting my act
that are clogging up major arteries in my closets. Let's face it
I will never send any of them out and if I did I wouldn't want
any show they would bring in.
Resolution #3
I am finally going to discard all the old Norm Nielson rubber
doves that I keep in my cupboard in a cardboard box. None of them
still look remotely like any dove you could encounter anywhere
but in a horror movie. They do however still appear real enough
to look extremely creepy if you unexpectedly open the box. In all
honesty I am pretty darn sure that this box is the reason our
last two housekeepers quit. On an associated note I will promise
never again to bitch about the price of Norm's latex doves. They
are a truly superb product even if the eyes do fall out.
Resolution #4
I will once and for all go through my act and remove any stock
lines that are in there. It is beneath my dignity to still be
doing them in my act. This will not apply to any gags that I
wrote for my act and have become stock lines since I started to
sell my performance DVD's to magicians. I will remove the
offending lines and replace them with something witty that can
eventually become a laugh line. This is the way that contemporary
comedy is created. I will however preserve my Robert Orben joke
books as prized magic memorabilia. In fact I might just keep my
Milton Berle joke books handy just in case I break this
resolution. You never know.
Resolution #5
I will force myself to realize that I never am going to perform
any illusions again. I was never that great at them to begin with
and only performed them in the 80s and 90s because everyone
expected them. Plus my back is still in pretty bad shape since
that era and I couldn't stand having to read any more of those
old magazines in the chiropractor's office. If I weaken in my
resolve I will repeat my mantra 33 times 'Five minutes of comedy
can replace 75 pounds of excess airline baggage.'
Resolution #6
I will throw away that old tuxedo in the back of my closet that I
never wear. If I hadn't figured it out before I had better do so
now- not everyone really does look better in a tux! More often a
magician in a tux is either a cliché- don't get me started on
jumpsuits! In a tux you often get mistaken for a Maitre 'D and
even worse sometimes a pit boss. No matter how good Lance Burton
looks in formal wear I am never going to look that good. An
expensive well cut and tailored suit is going to make me look
much more contemporary and well dressed.
Resolution #7
I must stop buying items from Joe Steven's catalogue just because
they look so cool with that picture of Joe holding them or
standing next to them. I also have to be much more discerning
about believing Joe's quotes about his own items. Just because he
says that this trick is a new classic and every magician should
own one doesn't mean it is actually the case - I am beginning to
think he may not be totally objective. Make a mental note to
check Levent's website for his new releases as they really are
working routines from a real pro.
Resolution #8
Stop making snarky comments in my columns about issues in the
magic world. The art of self-deception is at least as important
as fooling an audience and it is best I keep that in mind at all
times. On a related note I must remember to book more dates
performing to all magician audiences so that I can get a more
realistic idea of what lay audiences will enjoy and appreciate in
my act.
A very Happy New Year to everyone and my sincere wishes for a
joyful and productive upcoming year.
Say hi to me @ nicklewin@me.com
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7. Trouble With Kid's Names - #149 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
Here is an interesting scenario that may sound all too familiar
to a lot of you. You are at an event and performing a routine
that utilizes a child. The child comes up to a nice applause and
you proceed to ask the child his or her name. The name that comes
out from the child is one in which Klingon makes more sense. You
ask the child again and you state the name wrong. This then
provokes the child to become the Hulk and scream his name at the
threshold of pain. You then resort to trying not to mention the
child's name at all by simply dancing around it.
Sound familiar? I think we all have experienced this before. This
is what I refer to as the "Trouble with Kid's Names" syndrome.
There are many reasons why this may happen. It could be that the
child is speaking too softly, not pronouncing the word correctly,
you are having a hard time hearing the child or the fact that the
name is just not common. As I get older, I have started to
realize that the names like Mike, Chris and James have become
boring and new names like Latoya and Iona have become the popular
trend.
Because I am a deaf entertainer, I have problems hearing the kid's
name and any helper that comes up on stage to assist. I read lips
very well and have ever since a young child. However, reading
kid's lips is harder because they do not pronounce the words as
well as they should. Any ways, I have always had problems hearing
kid's names when they come up to help. Because of this problem I
was faced with, it allowed me to start coming up with creative
solutions to solve it.
The solution...."Hello My name is" stickers. Sounds silly but it
works wonderfully. Before the show starts I have them with me and
I have the parents and the children put them on. In fact when I
get there, I often give them to the client to hand out as kids
come in.
I tell the client that it is an easy way for the kids to all get
to know who each other and also so the ones who do not know, do
not feel left out. It also is a great way for the adults to get
to know each other as well. Often times the adults are meeting
each other for the first time. I am also honest with them in that
it makes it easier for me to select my helpers without
mispronouncing a name.
They usually are more than pleased with this approach and
sometimes wonder why they did not think of it themselves. They
always help me out with it and I never have any problems. It then
becomes super easy to spot kids in the audience. I can then call
and select the child to come up by their name on their name tag.
Kids love hearing their name called.
It can also play to a larger school or venue as well. Here is how
you do it. You send the school a promotional show package a week
or so ahead of time. This gets passed out to the teachers. Inside
are the stickers. They are told to pass them out to their
students before the show. It makes it easier.
Now if you really want to have fun with it, and want the kids to
really WANT to wear them, place a number on each one. Then you
can use it as a raffle at the show for a magic kit or something
of value or importance.
Now if you are a savvy marketer, you can create your own
customized name stickers. These can be printed easily and cheaply
at many online digital printers. On these can have your website
or contact information and your name. Now it becomes something
that everyone is wearing that brands you at all times. People
cannot help but look at it.
This becomes a very easy solution to a problem I was having due
to my handicap. However, this solution can also help anyone out.
Instead of trying to guess what the name is, you can handle it in
such a way that adds both value to your show and also value to
the client as well. I hope it helps you and that it can be a
possible solution that elevates your magic.
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.
- I would like to let everyone know that I just released a NEW
book and E-Book to the magic Community. "Blue and Gold! The
Complete Guide to Working The Scout Market!" is now available as
a soft cover printed book as well as an ebook download.
- "Encore! Creativity in the Art of Magic" Ebook. Order online
now at:
http://www.magicenhancer.com/Encore.html
- "Tips and Techniques on the Chair Suspension" Ebook. Order
online now at:
http://www.magicenhancer.com/ChairSuspension.html
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8. Tony Brook In Conversation With....
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Message by Anthony Darkstone Brook - Europe/USA
A couple of months ago, the Magic New Zealand e-zine carried a
piece that I would begin a new series in 2010. The working title
was "Tony Brook In Conversation With....". After much
soul-searching and considerable writer's block in coming up with
and subsequently rejecting various other titles, I decided on the
advice of several good Magical friends to retain the working
title.
It is the title I have used for the past 16 years for my live
talk shows, radio shows and indeed written articles. I am very
honored to have had those articles published in several
prestigious publications and sites. The idea for the title began
as a remark that the legendary Bob Blau made to me in his home in
Pearland, Texas many years ago when he was literally the first
subject of my first series. Anyone interested can read the
article on www.magicwebchannel.com.
It may also be interesting to note that one of the articles from
my original series was "Tony Brook in Conversation with Walter
Zaney Blaney". It was published in several places including this
very e-zine. Because of its depth our Editor ran it over three
issues. The same will apply to this new series.
In 2008, at Walter's request I sent the article to Rory Johnston
who used it as a basis for his article on Walter in the July 2008
issue of MAGIC magazine. Later that year , I was honored to
produce and host a Live Talk Show at the 2008 TAOM entitled "Tony
Brook In Conversation With Walter Zaney Blaney". The show
featured many top names as guests including a live phone call
from David Copperfield.
There's an old saying-"If it ain't broke don't fix it". So,
starting next week I shall be starting "Tony Brook In
Conversation With.." I shall be conversing with many names in
Magic. Some you will have heard of, others maybe not, some
famous, some not so famous, but whichever applies I can promise
you some very interesting insights on some of the World's best
magicians.
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9. CAMaraderie Convention, Canada
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
April 28-May 1 2010
I am delighted to announce our lineup of performers for our 2010
convention in Kitchener, Ontario just north of Buffalo, NY.
FISM Winners:
Tim Ellis and Sue-Anne Webster, FISM winners from Australia
Henry Evans FISM winner from Argentina
Shawn Farquhar, the only Canadian Grand Prix FISM winner
Lennart Green, FISM winner from Sweden
Marc Oberon FISM winner from England
along with:
Bill Abbott, 'maestro extraordinaire'
Tim Drake, highlights stage illusions with original magic effects
Charlie Frye and Company the funniest duo in North America
Dick Joiner, comic magician all the way from Toronto
Ryan Joyce, return appearance of one of Canada's top illusionists
Mark Mason from England lecturer and dealer extraordinaire
Mike Robinson, 4F performer, returning to his cruise ship after
CAMaraderie
Bob Sheets, internationally known magician from USA
Stoil and Ekaterina quick-change artists from Bulgaria
Steve Walker comedy magic from Australia
Lennart Green will be available Wednesday evening, May 28 for an
extra charge workshop for CAM registrants.
The Awards Banquet highlights a different performer at each
table, so everyone has an opportunity to sit with a star. It will
also be the only occasion to see 4F entertainer, Mike Robinson,
perform a hilarious act before he returns to his cruise ship.
There will be 8 lectures, as well as Close Up and Gala Show
Shows. Don't miss this opportunity to see many of the best
performers, from 4 continents come together in Canada.
Close-up and stage competitions and a great dealer's room will
complete the convention.
Visit our website www.CanadianAssociationOfMagicians.com or
e-mail JCaesar@sentex.ca for more information.
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10. Magic Convention To Benefit Children's Museum
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Article sent in by Obie Obrien (US)
By Dave Baity - For The Sun News
Five pros at the art of prestidigitation will headline a
Champions of Magic show at the Palace Theatre that will benefit
the Children's Museum of S.C.
The January 16 benefit show is part of Magic At The Beach, a
convention to be held January 14-16 at the Ocean Dunes Resort and
Convention Center. The convention is expected to draw more than
300 magicians from across the nation to Myrtle Beach for the
first time, said Roman LePree, one of the convention organizers,
and Mike Heidtman, co-producer of the benefit show.
The show at the Palace Theatre is a public performance, whereas
convention workshops, lectures, an escape theme show, and a
dealer's room featuring the latest materials that magicians use
in their performances is geared more toward "those with a strong
interest in magic," Heidtman said.
Heidtman said organizers already had booked Shawn Farquhar of
Vancouver, British Columbia, and Soma of Budapest, Hungary, for
the Palace Theatre performance before they appeared at the
Federation International Society of Magician's convention held in
Beijing last October.
Both have been in high demand since winning top awards after
performances at that gathering, LePree and Heidtman said.
Farquhar took first place for his card magic routine and Soma,
first place for his stage magic performance. Judges at the
international convention also accorded both Grand Prix Awards.
"That means they were regarded as the best of the best in the
world," Heidtman said, "and they will be coming to Myrtle Beach
for the first time ever for our event."
Master of ceremonies for the Champions of Magic show will be Ken
Scott, a frequent performer at the world famous Magic Castle in
Hollywood. Also on the bill are David Kaplan of Columbus, Ohio,
and Murray SawChuck of Las Vegas, both of whom combine comedy and
magic in their performances.
Heidtman said the show at the Palace Theatre is family oriented
and, like the Children's Museum which will receive part of the
proceeds, should have special appeal for children. Each child
ticket holder will receive a free magic trick to take home, he
said.
Bringing a magician's convention to Myrtle Beach has been a
long-time dream of co-chairmen Dave Tanner and LePree, both of
whom are involved in international marketing of magic materials
and supplies.
And when looking for an organization to benefit from the
convention's public show at the Palace, the Children's Museum
proved a natural because magic has such appeal to children,
Heidtman said.
"This is the first time we've ever done anything like this,"
Heidtman said. "It's been a labor of love, and we're ready to see
the fruits of our labor in just a few short weeks."
Being the beneficiary of the Champions of Magic show is a boon
for the Children's Museum, said Executive Director Pam Ross.
After museum board members put a campaign to raise funds for a
new building on hold last year because of the recession, the
organization, like other nonprofit groups, has sought innovative
ways to finance day-to-day operating costs, Ross said.
"Like all nonprofits, we've seen a decline in donations and
available grant money," Ross said, "and had to turn to creative
fundraising. We're really excited to work with the magicians and
really glad the group decided to come to our area. We hope
bringing the convention here will continue and grow year by year,
not just because of its benefit to us but also to the community."
Funds raised by the benefit performance will go into the
operating budget to expand the museum's ability to book traveling
exhibits like its current offering. Children from throughout the
area have been flocking to the museum recently to enjoy "From
Here To There," an exhibit that explores modes of transportation
through the ages that was compiled by the Ithaca, N.Y. Science
Center, she said.
The fundraising boost from the magic show will come at a time
when museum attendance is increasing because parents are seeing
affordable entertainment for their children.
"Bringing children here helps relieve the stress of dealing with
the economic downturn," she said.
To register by phone, call Broadway Magic at 843-626-8191
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11. "Presto-Chango" At The Kent Cummins Magic Camp!
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Message by Kent Cummins (US)
Kent Cummins, founder of The Kent Cummins Magic Camp in 1993, is
stepping
down as Executive Director of the 501(c)(3) Texas nonprofit
corporation, effective January 1, 2010. Aaron Parker-Fasel,
formerly the camp's Project Manager, is the new Executive
Director. Kent will remain active with the organization as
Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Kent explained the rationale behind the change: "After 17 years,
it's time to let your children find their own way. At Magic Camp,
we talk to parents about roots and wings. I have done my best to
give the camp roots as a nonprofit organization; now is the time
to give it wings."
Aaron, the new Executive Director, had this to say: "Magic Camp
has been one of the most important Central Texas institutions in
the lives of literally thousands of youth who have grown up
learning skills of self esteem and social development during
Magic Camp's seventeen summers.
My background as a teacher, a magician, and a team leader have
been the perfect training for this new job of taking Magic Camp's
reins. I couldn't be more excited and honored to work with its
extraordinary team members, all of whom came through the ranks of
Magic Camp, share a core value system in which I strongly
believe, and who love working with and helping children as much
as I do."
To learn more about The Kent Cummins Magic Camp, go to
www.MagicCamp.com.
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12. David Ginn On Tour 2010
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Message by David Ginn (US)
Here are the KIDBIZ LIVE January workshop dates, with more being
added. See www.GinnMagic.com this month (see appearances on home
page). Please come see me in person . and pass this info on to
your friends in Southern California & North Florida.
Saturday, January 16 . 2 - 6 pm . Los Angeles CA
Mark Twain Middle School * 2224 Walgrove Ave * Los Angeles CA
90064
Hollywood, California IBM RING 21 sponsor * Contact:
Lois Harmeyer 626-358-2637 or Gerry Schiller 805-657-8921
Sunday, January 17 . 2 - 6 pm . San Diego CA
Jack's Magic Place * 4275 University Ave * San Diego CA 92105
IBM Ring 76 sponsor * Contact: Jack White 619-299-9037
Saturday, January 30 . 10 am - 3 pm . Jacksonville FL
Best Western Hotel * 4660 Salisbury Road * Jacksonville FL 32256
IBM Ring 130 sponsor * Contact: Simone Marion 904-838-9897
Workshops include things like Cane Wrap Magic, Flip Flop Spots,
Sponge Ball Surprises, Disbanded on Stage, Pulling a Rabbit out
of a Hat, Laughter Legacy, Blendo Magic, ExSalted, Magic Belt
Hook, Magical Dog Puppet, Amazing Snake-Go, Spotted Shoelace
FREE, Caterpiller/Butterfly on Stage, 5 Balloon Animals with One
Balloon, Jumbo McDeck, David's Library Magic Kit (and why it
sells), What is KIDBIZ All About, and much, much more!
Registration: $35 advance or $45 at the door. Only one person
registers per family. Spouses & children FREE. Each registrant
receives a FREE book, three FREE tricks, and a FREE David Ginn
Magic Kit plus 3 hours of magical show & tell. Register with
local sponsor or at www.GinnMagic.com website.
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13. The Lecture Your Mother Never Gave You
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Message by Geoff Williams (US)
January 2010
5 - Birmingham, AL
7 - Nashville, TN
8 - Huntsville, AL
12 - Houston, TX
14 - San Antonio, TX
16 - Midland, TX
17 - Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
18 - Tulsa, OK
20 - Indianapolis, IN
21 - Chicago, IL
There might be one or two more dates that get scheduled in there
somewhere.
Some Legends in magic (Fantasio, John Mendoza, J.K. Hartman, Bob
Wagner, Tom Daugherty and others) have given permission for
variations of some of their miracles to be included in this
lecture. No pipe dreams or untested, confusing disappointments to
waste your time - these are polished gems I rely on for my
professional stand-up and close-up gigs. Super easy to do but
have a major impact on lay audiences and magicians alike, I
guarantee you'll find things you can put to use immediately!
If you happen to be near any of these cities during these dates,
please stop in to see me, say Hi and make me feel loved.
Geoff Williams
website: GeoffWilliamsMagic.com
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14. Magic New Zealand e-zine Archives
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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e-zine go to
www.watson.co.nz/fezine.html
Both the User Name and Password MUST be entered in lower case to
gain access.
User Name: magic
Password: kiwi
When you enter the archive the e-zines are in issue order and are
coded. Eg 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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