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April 2-8, 2001 |
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-VOLUME: 40 / ISSUE:
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Monday -
April 2, 2001 |
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David Copperfield acknowledges the attraction
of viewers to
his fiery stunt in an Associated Press story, "People are
very interested in whether you're going to survive something
that's very legitimate and live… I hope that they're not hoping
that I'm going to get hurt… I hope they're rooting for me."
Stressing that this is for real Copperfield said, "When I do
illusions, I say they're illusions - but this has nothing to do
with that… This is 100 percent real, no secrets... The only
secret is getting out." To read the Apr. 1 story by Larry McShane titled "Copperfield To Do Stunt on Live TV"
click: HERE.(4/2)
Daryl, Dimmare, Monte Smith, Woody Pittman, John Shryock, and
Joshua Seth appearing at the Magic
Castle in Los Angeles, on Apr. 2-8.(4/2)
PRESS RELEASE: MARTIN
A. NASH BOOKING FAREWELL LECTURE TOUR.
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-VOLUME: 40 / ISSUE:
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Tuesday -
April 3, 2001 |
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Evgeniy Voronin who is back performing at the Teatro
ZinZanni dinner show in San Francisco is profiled in The Examiner
where the writer caught him after the show at a friend's party and
was fascinated by him. The routine which caught the authors eye:
the card on the ceiling whose impact is described as,
"'Three of spades,' Voronin said correctly, but none of the
guests was listening. They were staring in disbelief at the
ceiling, where, with Bix owner Doug Biederbeck's blessing, the
card remains." Voronin explained, "…the key to
performing a trick successfully is 'muscle memory,' which can be
acquired only via relentless practice. 'When you do a trick maybe
20,000 times, then you can do it always.'" The article also
describes Voronin's career, in detail, which began as a child in
the Ukraine. To read the Apr. 1 story by Toni Logan titled
"Legerdemain's main man" click: HERE.(4/3)
David Copperfield in a slightly sarcastic story on E!
Online has the writer questioning some of the events surrounding
his upcoming stunt. To read the Apr. 2 story by Bridget Byrne
titled "David Copperfield Magically Better" click: HERE.(4/3)
Land of Illusions' magic Kiosk business, created
by
three non magicians who have learned to demonstrate magic on their
own and managed to create a successful retail magic business are
featured in a St. Louis Post - Dispatch story. Dax Aurand
explained, "The dream behind our company is to make our magic
store available to the average individual… Our success and
popularity lies in public interaction. Customers are involved in
demonstrations and entertained by our products." To read the
Apr. 2 story titled "Three From Granite City Believe In The
Land Of Illusions" supplied by Infoseek and YellowBrix click:
HERE.(4/3)
David Copperfield is quoted in a Miami Herald
article,
"It's all examinable and real,'' he said. ``I might be
killing myself on TV.'' To read the Apr. 2 article titled
"Copperfield under fire -- Will he torch ratings?"
click: HERE.(4/3)
Joey Armond featured in a Tampa Tribune article where he
has been learning card manipulations from a John Fedko
instructional video. To read the Apr. 2 story by Lorie Jewell
titled "At 82, man still spellbound by magic" click: HERE.(4/3)
A Copperfield article in Hollywood.com which closes with
"His publicist said that the CBS broadcast will go on despite
the incident. No air date has been set." To read the Apr. 4
story by Jason Alcorn titled "Under Fire: Copperfield
Collapses" click: HERE.(4/3)
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-VOLUME: 40 / ISSUE:
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Wednesday -
April 4, 2001 |
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David
Blaine announced that the rerun of his special which was re-edited
and is newly titled "David Blaine: Frozen in Time: Blaine's
Cut" will air on Monday Apr. 16 at 8pm on ABC-TV. According
to a Zap2it story the new version will include the previously cut
magic segments as well as the aftermath of the stunt. Explaining
why he is redoing the show Blaine said, "I was disappointed
that a lot of the magic had been dropped. It wasn't what I had
worked on. What was seen wasn't what my vision was."
Mentioning his upcoming projects the article reported that,
"…he has a stage show in development with Cirque du Soleil,
that may hit the road within the next year or 18 months, along
with another special for ABC." To read the Apr. 3 story by
Kate O'Hare titled "David Blaine: After the Ice Has
Melted" click: HERE.(4/4)
David Copperfield's Dream Portal went live today
at www.tornadooffire.com. The Flash based website is truly magical.
It features five different Copperfield animations, which take over
your screen and show you what the web can do. Some of the clips
are inspired by Fantasia others have a feel of a Star Wars cartoon
and others reproduce a Copperfield illusion. You may even be able
to win a camera while watching. To visit the portal click: HERE.(4/4)
The 2001 edition of R.G. Smith's Comedy & Magic
Tour
features Murray, Mike Miller, Ken Groves, Brackneys' Madcap Mutts,
Winston Helling, Jr. Ardan James and R.G. Smith. The shows are
benefits to fund local child abuse prevention efforts. You can catch
them at: the Eichelberger Centre for the Arts in Hanover, PA on Apr.
6 at 7pm, the Weinberg Centre in Frederick, MD on Apr. 7 at 7pm, and
the Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg, PA on Apr. 21 at 2:30pm and
7pm.(4/4)
David Copperfield told the New York Post after his
ordeal that "It was scary, and it was awesome at the same
time… It was very hot." The article also interviews some
fans who wanted to see the stunt live but were unable to get close
enough. To read the Apr. 4 story by Maria Malave and Kate Perrotta
titled "Copperfield Proves He's Still One Hot
Illusionist" click: HERE.(4/4)
David Copperfield survived his Tornado of Fire and
according to an Associated Press story, "…about twenty
minutes later [after the stunt], he was dressed casually and
speaking to reporters outside the warehouse." To read the
Apr. 3 story titled "Copperfield survives `Tornado of
Fire'" click: HERE.(4/4)
Pat Hazell is featured in a Omaha World Herald story
which looks at his career and his new 8-month old son Tucker. His
"Wonder Bread Years" show also airs on the local TV
station. To read the Apr. 3 story by Michael Kelly titled
"Like Seinfeld, Hazell's a Dad" click: HERE.(4/4)
The Fellowship of Christian Magicians seminar in
Colorado Springs is reported in the Times Union. To read the Mar.
31 article title "Magic Christians share tips" supplied
by Infoseek and YellowBrix click: HERE.(4/4)
EUROPE: Rich Marotta will be lecturing in Germany, Sweden
and Denmark during April. You can catch him in Copenhagen (Apr.
7), Malmo (8), Norrkoping (9), Stockholm (10), Horsens (12),
Goteborg (15), Arhus (17), Berlin (18), Neustadt (19), Hamburg
(20), Braunschweig (21), Oelde (22), Hannover (25), Munich (26),
and Kornwestheim (29). For more information you can e-mail Maratta
at: rich@palookaproductions.com.(4/4)
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-VOLUME: 40 / ISSUE:
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Thursday -
April 5, 2001 |
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"Copperfield! Tornado Of Fire" received a rating of
9.1 (depending on who you believe it was also reported with an 8.4
rating) and a 14 share. The overnight TV ratings can be adjusted
by the end of the week but as of now it looks like around 9
million households and 13 million viewers tuned into the special.
The special, which was seen by 14 percent of the viewing public,
came in second for the timeslot behind "Who Wants To Be a
Millionaire." In a related story Copperfield commented,
"I'm much better… Only one part of me got really, really
hot, but I'm cool. Everything's OK." The Zap2it article
concluded, "It's seems, however, that the danger was
worthwhile. The special, which aired Tuesday (April 3) a strong
8.4 rating/ 14 share in fast-national ratings, pulling 13 million viewers."To read the Apr. 4 story titled "'Millionaire'
Douses Copperfield's 'Fire' As ABC Wins Tuesday" click: HERE.
—To read the Apr. 4 story by Kate O'Hare titled
"Copperfield: The Day After the Fire" click: HERE.(4/5)
Copperfield Studios has just entered into an
agreement with XingMail, Inc. which will allow all his fans to get a free e-mail
account using their own name (i.e. webster@davidcopperfield.com).
The free account also includes 10 Megs of storage, an online
calendar with David's tour dates, an address book and much more.
To sign up for the free service click: HERE.(4/5)
According to a Kansas City Star article, David Blaine and Josie Maran have separated. The article quotes a Blaine rep, "…a
mutual thing. They are still good friends. They still care about
each other." To read the Apr. 4 article by Brian McTavish
titled "Stargazing for April 4" click: HERE.(4/5)
Magic websites are the subject of a St. Louis Post – Dispatch
story which featured the websites of: The International
Brotherhood of Magicians, The Society of American Magicians,
International Magicians Society, Society of Young Magicians, The
All Magic Guide, Magic Library, Magic Tricks.Com, and Brad Burt's
Magic Shop. To read the Apr. 4 story by Neil Joellenbeck titled
"Web Watch : Finding a good Web site on magic is simple
trick" click: HERE.(4/5)
David Copperfield is compared to David Blaine in a USA Today
story which also asks about the validity of his magic. Copperfield
responded, "E.T. is a puppet, and Kojak isn't really a cop.
You can either go with it, or not. If I just went out there and
did traditional magic, I wouldn't have the interest I have. The
audience likes to be taken on new journeys." To read the Apr.
3 story by Jefferson Graham titled "Copperfield will fight
ice with fire" click: HERE.(4/5)
David Copperfield's survival of his Tornado Of Fire stunt is
summarized in a Zap2it article. To read the Apr. 3 story by Brill
Bundy titled "Copperfield Still Alive" click: HERE.(4/5)
Magician and student Seth Konkel in an Associated Press story
announcing his winning a seat on his local school board. What
makes this unique is that he is still a student. To read the Apr.
4 story titled "Whistle-Blower Wins Student Election"
click: HERE.(4/5)
ENGLAND: The Magic Circle will be holding a "Duvivier
Day" on Sunday Apr. 8. The special one-day seminar by
Dominique and Alexandra Duvivier includes two lectures, two
workshops and two shows. The event takes place at The Center for
the Magic Arts in London from 10:30am – 6pm.(4/5)
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-VOLUME: 40 / ISSUE:
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Friday -
April 6, 2001 |
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Tony
Clark stars in "Intimate Miracles" which opens at the
Fremont Centre Theatre (1000 Fremont Ave.) in South Pasadena, CA on
Apr. 6. The show combines magic, comedy and dance to tell a story
about a magician and a dancer. It is described as, "A family
show of true life stories told through magic and illusion. Unusual,
Outstanding, Imaginative, Magical." The show, which is directed
by Lance W. Lane, runs every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
through May 13. Tickets are $14-$16 per person and are available by
phoning: 626-441-5977 or by clicking: HERE.(4/6)
David Copperfield, appearing via video, helped in the
renaming of the Blockbuster-Sony Music Entertainment Center to
"Tweeter Center." According to a Philadelphia Daily News
story Copperfield will also appear at the inaugural event at the
new Tweeter on May 18-20 with his new show the "Portal."
To read the Mar. 5 story by Jonathan Takiff titled "Presto!
It's now Tweeter Center" click: HERE.(4/6)
Uri Geller told The Christian Science Monitor that
criticism does not bother him, "The real magic is in the
mind… I'm pretty cool about the skeptics; there's a mass of
incontrovertible lab evidence that proves I'm for real, if people
want to look it up." To read the Apr. 5 article by Lane Hartill titled "Whatever happened to "Paranormalist"
Uri Geller?" click: HERE.(4/6)
Jody Baran & Kathleen and Jordon Hahn star in
"Black Rock Illusions" a 70-minute illusion show at the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel in Maui, HI. The show features 12
illusions, which are integrated with a Hawaiian feel. The dinner
show which opened on Feb. 20 runs Thursdays through Sundays. For
more information phone: 808-661-0011 or check the Live
Magic Guide.(4/6)
NEW JERSEY: George Schindler will present his
"Entertainment First" lecture for SAM Assembly #161 on
Monday Apr. 9 at The Willows (1013 Washington Ave.) in Greenbrook.
For more information click: HERE.(4/6)
PENNSYLVANIA: Eric Paul presents his "How To Become
Your Area's Top Children's Entertainer" lecture for IBM Ring
#6 on Apr. 9 at 7:30pm in Springfield. For more information click:
HERE.(4/6)
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Saturday -
April 7, 2001 |
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The
$1.5 million, "Magic: The Science of Illusion," exhibit
from the California Science Center has moved to the Franklin
Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Consultants on the project included
Penn & Teller, Max Maven and Goldfinger & Dove. Part of
the opening ceremonies on Saturday will be a magic contest for
kids and several strolling magicians were also hired for the
event. The exhibit is slated to run through Aug. 26. To read the
Apr. 6, Philadelphia Daily News, story by Rose DeWolf titled
"Tricks are for kids Science, fun magically appear at
Franklin Institute" click: HERE.(4/7)
Lance Burton was consulted on the flashy appearance of
the flamboyant Prince Naseem Hamed who will be boxing on
pay-per-view on Saturday against Marco Antonio Barrera. According
to a USA Today article about the appearance, '''You can expect a
good one, but I won't spoil it,' says Hamed, who consulted with
magician Lance Burton on the spectacle." To read the Apr. 6
story by Dan Rafael titled "No belts, just big bout for Hamed
vs. Barrera" click: HERE.(4/7)
Rudolf Braunmüller died on Apr. 2 at the age
of 66. Braunmüller
who was born in England was a longtime magic publisher and dealer
in Munich, Germany who used to translate many American books into
German.(4/7)
Will Shaw, David Kaye, and Jeff Moche appear at Monday
Night Magic on Apr. 9 at 8pm in NYC. For tickets call
Ticketmaster at: 212-307-4100.(4/7)
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Sunday -
April 8, 2001 |
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Sue-Anne
Webster is featured in New Idea Magazine where she describes the
highlight of the show; "…I lock my husband [Tim Ellis] in a
box and 'saw' him in half with a real chainsaw -- something I do
night after night. Women in the audience love it, and after the
show a lot of them ask me where they can buy a chainsaw like
mine!" To read the Apr. 2001 article titled "Want the
world's best jobs? I saw people in half" click: HERE.(4/8)
David Regal, who's three-volume set of magic videos was
just released by L&L Publishing, wrote the special Easter
episode of Everybody Loves Raymond titled "The
Canister." You can catch the show that TV Guide called,
"…one of its best episodes," on Monday Apr. 9 at 9pm
ET on CBS-TV.(4/8)
Warren Kaps, president-elect of the SAM, said of David
Copperfield in the Apr. 7 issue of People, "The way he
thinks, the illusions he creates – David is 10 years ahead of
everyone else. …He's advanced magic more than anyone."(4/8)
Kudroli Ganesh will hold a one-week workshop on Magic,
for children under the age of 15, beginning on Apr. 23 in Kadri
Bal Bhavan in Mangalore, India. According to The Times of India,
"Ganesh hopes to teach a variety of magic tricks by roping in
other stalwarts in the magic industry like Prahalad Acharya,
Pradeep Soori, Lolaksha, Inaya Paul, Swarna Sunder, Nakul Shenoy,
B.H. Raju, Kasargod-based Prof Madhav and Kampa Gopinath Rao. To
read the Apr. 8 article titled "Magic workshop for
children" click: HERE.(4/8)
Billy McComb, Bruce Cervon, Daryl, Allan Ackerman, John Shryock, Brandon Scott, Brian Dow, and Doug Hoover appear at the Magic
Castle in Los Angeles, on Apr. 9-15.(4/8)
André Kole signs autographs after his show on March 24 in Union, New Jersey. (Photo: Meir Yedid).(4/8) |
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