VOLUME: 42 / ISSUE: 1,260 / Monday – June 11, 2001 |
Nathan Burton and Sarah who areĀ featured in the new Foster production “Whisper” at Harrah’s in Reno are described in a Sacramento Bee as “Nobody has shown such fun with their variations [of routines] since David Copperfield in his early days.” The article also singles out one of their routines, “The opening of their act is unforgettable. Burton picks a newspaper out of a rack, goes to a pay phone and calls the Fantasy Hot Line, picks the ‘low-budget mystery date’ and winds up with only a hand emerging from the paper. But presto! That newspaper rack explodes to reveal Sarah, who with glasses and dreadful wardrobe clearly needs the Beauty Enhancer, a large device that becomes a trash compactor.” To read the Jun. 10 story by Mel Shields titled “Speaking of quality — ‘Whisper’ shows that topless can be top-flight” click:Ā HERE.(6/11) James Ebbrecht, Michael Jacobson, andĀ Ezra Deutsch-Feldman are the recipients of scholarships to Tannen’s Magic Camp this year. The scholarships are awarded every year by The Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund which is part of their continued effort to promote magic.(6/11) The annual Abracadabra show in CincinnatiĀ will take place on Aug. 16-19 this year and will star The Majestix, Norm Nielsen, Eric Buss, and Chris Mitchell. A Cincinnati Enquirer article reported that “Lions and tigers will take the stage at Playhouse⦠marking the first time annual magic benefit Abracadabra has featured big cats.” To read the Jun. 10 article by Jackie Demaline titled “Big cats to appear at Playhouse” click:Ā HERE.(6/11) Dale Salwak’s new book “Faith in theĀ Family” is profiled a the Los Angeles Times where article which quotes Salwak “The book is a celebration of all that a family can and ought to be.” Salwak will hold a book signing and discussion pn Jun. 16 at Barnes & Noble in Newport Beach, CA. To read the Jun. 9 article by Young Chang titled “A celebration of family and faith” click:Ā HERE.(6/11) āTo buy the book from Amazon.com for $11.96 click:Ā HERE. NEW YORK:Ā Paul Wilson lectures for the S.A.M. Parent Assembly on Friday Jun. 15 at 7pm at Fordham University (113 West 60th Street, Room 1124) in New York City. The lecture is free to Parent Assembly members ā no others will be admitted. For more information e-mail:Ā jrmedows@panix.com.(6/11) |
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VOLUME: 42 / ISSUE: 1,261 / Tuesday – June 12, 2001 |
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VOLUME: 42 / ISSUE: 1,262 / Wednesday – June 13, 2001 |
![]() Joe M. Turner (the current videoĀ reviewer for Genii) is featured in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article detailing his upcoming show at the Canada Day festival near Toronto on Jun. 30 and Jul. 1. Turner spoke on the art of Magic, “Magic is more popular today than I’ve ever seen it⦠Of course, it has extremely broad entertainment appeal — just look at how often it’s on television now, compared to 10 years ago. But magic can also be used to effectively communicate important concepts in situations such as trade shows, sales meetings and even in training or academic settings.” To read the Jun. 12 article by Kimberly H. Byrd titled “Suwanee police shifts now overlap” click:Ā HERE.(6/13) Giovanni Livera and Ken Preuss’ newĀ book, “The Amazing Dad: More Than 400 Ways to Wow Your Kids,” and it’s purpose is profiled in the Christian Science Monitor. Livera explains, “Parents are providers and teachers, but they are also entertainers⦠And when parents are gone, the one thing children will remember most with positive memories is how their parents played.” To read the Jun. 13 story by Ross Atkin titled “The magic bond between fathers and their kids” click:Ā HERE.(6/13) Edward Brennam and Roger Jones will beĀ performing close-up magic at Planet Hollywood in Myrtle Beach, SC. To read the Jun. 11 Sun News article titled “FestBet: Summer fun at NMB complex” click:Ā HERE.(6/13) |
VOLUME: 42 / ISSUE: 1,263 / Thursday – June 14, 2001 |
![]() K.M. Meacham performs at the Illinois FamilyĀ Heritage Weekend on Jun. 23-24 where a Monmouth Daily Review Atlas pointed out that he will be, “Following in the tradition of internationally famous Monmouthmagician Nicola the Great.” To read the Jun. 13 story by Tracie Raymond titled “Roseville Museum will feature Iowa magician” click:Ā HERE.(6/14) Zigmont opens in “Forbidden Magic: SecretsĀ of the Mummy’s Tomb” on Jun.16 in the Paramount Theatre at the Paramount Kings Island Theme park Ohio. The 30-minute Egyptian themed illusion show will run through Aug. 12 and is free with admission to the park. For more information click:Ā HERE.(6/14) |
VOLUME: 42 / ISSUE: 1,264 / Friday – June 15, 2001 |
![]() -To buy the book from Amazon.com for $19.16 click:Ā HERE. The Canadian magic shop, PerfectĀ Magic, in Vancouver, BC officially closed on Jun. 5 after eight years of serving magicians in the area — it seems that the owner, Brian Matlin, is getting married later this month and moving to Pennsylvania in the U.S. The remaining stock was consolidated with the main Perfect Magic store in Montreal which continues to prosper under the direction of Phil and Evelyn Matlin.(6/15) Joel Ward who appeared on LanceĀ Burton’s “Young Magician’s Showcase” is profiled in a North County Times article which looked at some of the special 2001 High School graduates in the area. To read the Jun. 14 article by Adam Kaye titled “Faces of Graduates – Six seniors represent 1,500 grads of 2001” click:Ā HERE.(6/15) CALIFORNIA:Ā Tony Clark lectures at Mind Over Magic (2214 Burbank Boulevard) in Burbank, CA on Monday Jun. 18 at 7pm. Admission is $25 per person. For more information phone: 818-562-1921.(6/15) PRESS RELEASE:Ā FREE AUTOGRAPH WITH ZARROW SHUFFLE VIDEO PURCHASE. |
VOLUME: 42 / ISSUE: 1,265 / Saturday – June 16, 2001 |
![]() Aaron Radatz will be handcuffed, chainedĀ and nailed into a wooden crate, which will be submerged into a pond at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant, MI on Jun. 24 at 2pm. Radatz will then attempt to escape from the restraints and crate before drowning. Once out he will bring his full evening show to the hotel showroom. The crate will be on display in the hotel lobby for one week prior to the stunt. For show tickets and information phone: 888-7EAGLE7.(6/16) Jeff McBride’s upcoming show at theĀ Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, NY on Jun. 21-24 gets a plug in the Poughkeepsie Journal. To read the Jun. 15 story by Rebecca Rothbaum titled “Weekend winners” click:Ā HERE.(6/16) Jim Lenz who performed at the OrfordvilleĀ Public Library is featured in a Gazette Extra story. To read the Jun. 15 story by Jennifer McKee titled “Teacher joins tricks with kids’ lessons” click:Ā HERE.(6/16) Dewayne Hill’s career as a magician sinceĀ graduating high school five years ago is profiled in a Charleston Gazette story. To read the Jun. 14 article titled “Young magician making his mark locally and out-of-state” supplied by Infoseek and YellowBrix click:Ā HERE.(6/16) |
VOLUME: 42 / ISSUE: 1,266 / Sunday – June 17, 2001 |
![]() Nicolette Kintz who performs atĀ The Firkin Restaurant is featured in a Daily Herald where she explains, “I’m having a great time⦠Working at an adult bar, it’s all about the reaction. If the customers see a trick they really like, their reactions are more realistic than what you might find with children.” To read the Jun. 14 story by Kate Grusich titled “Gurnee woman spreads her magic across the suburbs” click:Ā HERE.(6/17) Randy Thompson who performs asĀ “Professor Longhair Extraordinaire” is described in a State Journal Register article as a “ā¦social worker, therapist, magician and ventriloquist whose long flowing black wig, floral shirt, white pants and neon duck shoes could be seen from down the street on a sunny day.” To read the Jun. 11 story by Kimbre Chapman titled “Therapist uses magic, puppets to reach patients” supplied by YellowBrix and Infoseek click:Ā HERE.(6/17) Michael Chaut, Will Shaw, and Rocco appearĀ atĀ Monday Night MagicĀ on Jun. 18 at 8pm in NYC. For tickets call Ticketmaster at: 212-307-4100.(6/17) |
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