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CraigMitchell

"Regarding the “Tee Pee” Illusion I do not want to bury the lead. So let me say right here up front to those people who have expressed concern and were offended by my Native American number, I hear you. I am retiring the “Tee Pee” illusion and it will no longer be part of the show. I am sincere...

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Be sure to speak to Tim Ellis who has done a large amount in this area including a one-man show about aspergers and magic.

CraigMitchell

Anyone have any insight into the Broadway tradition of disclosing occupancy & revenue figures ? It doesn't happen in the West End for example ...

CraigMitchell

https://blooloop.com/news/lionsgate-theme-park-rides-retail-food/ "Now You See Me – Iong’s Magic Shop: Experience the mystery of magic at Iong’s Magic Shop and take home some magical souvenirs." "Now You See Me – Macau Night Markets: To create an immersive new world with a magical twi...

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https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-conventions/the-retreat-2020/default.aspx "We're proud to announce that the 2020 Retreat will be held in Phinda, South Africa, on safari. You'll see, truly, some of the most influential magical artists in the world, alternating between luxury safari adven...

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Hans Klok returns to Vegas - this time in the very intimate 400 seater “Thunder from Down Under” theatre at Excalibur ...

https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertain ... p-1674330/

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It seems Blaine’s promoters severely over estimated his commercial appeal in Europe ( or Ireland at least ) With 10 days to go - he has switched venues from the 10000 seat 3 Arena in Dublin to the 2000 seat Bord Gais Theatre. “Technical issues” is the official reason - but with tickets still readily...

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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/revie ... ew-1211217

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/a ... story.html

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David Berglas recently received his MBE for his enormous contribution to the art of magic. https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1123961918996340736 https://twitter.com/MarvinBerglas/status/1124234042449199104 Congratulations to the one and only International Man of Mystery - David Berglas! A true ...

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And seems Mr Angel couldn’t resist a dig at his former employers Cirque ... Ever on the ball - their retort “Need an opening night invite? See what a full house looks like again?”” https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/criss-angel-fires-a-shot-at-cirque-as-r-u-n-is-a...

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In the sign of the times - Cirque's latest show is dropping the acrobatics, is down to just 75 minutes and promises to attract a different type of audience. https://www.latimes.com/travel/lasvegas/la-tr-travel-las-vegas-cirque-du-soleil-new-show-without-acrobats-20190430-story.html ---- “If you’re b...

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Tom, you have great insights into the industry & entertainment in general. You really should consider writing more about the trends.

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Now thats funny!

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Criss Angel has just interestingly announced the cancellation of all 930 pm performances. He blames his injured shoulder - but such an enormous reduction of ticket capacity ( so soon after opening ) and for the indefinite future - would appear that he, too, may be unable to sustain demand for two pe...

CraigMitchell

On the developing entertainment landscape - Caesars are also overhauling the Colosseum following Celine's departure https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/makeover-coming-for-colosseum-at-caesars-on-las-vegas-strip-1637739/ Interestingly they are removing the fixed se...

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To play devils advocate - they are thronging to the night clubs and are "required to stand there the whole time"

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Good article on the state of Vegas entertainment ...

https://vegasunfiltered.blog/2019/04/08 ... HPVRaAxiD0

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A few pics on Twitter et al - it's a massive production including the production of a Monster Truck! Comments seeming to be mostly positive all round: "@EhrlichBrothers interval - it’s completely OTT - completely cheesy- completely camp - I’m loving it! " https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D3gCMZ...

CraigMitchell

Can anyone in the UK shed light on the Ehrlich Brothers playing the Wembley Arena ? It's a 10000 seat arena ... they've reduced that to half-capacity, the show is on Saturday and there are hundreds of seats still available to buy. I'm assuming no one in the UK knows who they are ( compared to their ...

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The full USDA report - which contains multiple eye-witness and staff accounts - was extensively covered in 2005: https://www.today.com/news/why-did-tiger-attack-roy-horn-2D80555372 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roy-horn-tiger-mauling-case-closed/ There is very little difference between this "new...

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No Richard, the allure of the imaginary cover-up certainly has the press excited. It's a non-event. @Leo - "Siegfried & Roy trainer blames showman for tiger attack: 'Roy’s not the only one that suffers'" is distasteful. 16 years post fact you run the TV show circuit and attempt to garn...

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This happened in 2003 - 16 years ago. How this is somehow "news" is bizarre ... and more specifically, what this animal handler stands to gain after all this time besides the salacious allure of a "cover-up" ... No one conclusively knows what caused the tiger to go off script. An...

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The show is INCREDIBLE. Go see it!

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@Angelo - thanks so much for sharing! That looks fantastic!

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FB is reporting the passing of Hugo Wei ... Hugo was a mainstay behind the scenes during the World Magic Seminar days.

Does anyone have any confirmed details?

So many people leaving us.

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Here's a fun one:

"Magicians Randy Pitchford, Gene Urban, and Jordan Gold (owner of Genii magazine)"

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Thanks Andrew ... I've NEVER heard of the expression before. Seems to be most popular in the US ...

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Really Vanish Magazine ? You called your award the Goat Award ? "Greatest of all Time Award" ... out of all the imaginary awards you can conjure up - that was the best title you could think of ? Unless of course this is just a big inside joke at Vanish? ( on a side note - i have heard good...

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Thanks Ian!

Angelo's latest creation sounds intriguing!

CraigMitchell

>I take it you're not there?

As appealing as winter in Blackpool is - couldn't get the schedules to align this year

Interested if there were any standout performers or dealer items that had everyone abuzz ... ( besides the wristbands

)

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Any Blackpool highlights this year?

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Dustin - as always, your "year in review" is a much awaited highlight to finish off the year.

Thank you for putting this together.

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An incredible accomplishment and honour! What a fitting tribute to the international man of mystery.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/201 ... nours-list

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'But the heartbeat of the show is David Williamson’s ringmaster Willy Whipsnade engages with the audience as well as his young volunteers in a manner that is warm, inviting, spicy, spiky and hilarious. He has the voice and charisma of US actor Sam Elliott. There is no higher praise." https://ww...

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Brad,

You need the FISM card membership number ... not your AMA number in order to qualify for the reduced registration.

CraigMitchell

Hi Brad

You need to sign up for a FISM membership card. See here:

https://fism.org/fism-card/fism-card-request/

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Hi all

Can anyone give some current benchmarks on what the entry level weekly salaries are for cruise-ship magicians ?

Thanks

CraigMitchell

DMC's Death by Magic series is now streaming on Netflix ...

https://www.netflix.com/title/80191074

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Richard Robinson - one of the early pioneers of magic online - has also passed.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytim ... fVJgIXqS2Q

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If you haven’t watched the Kickstarter video - do so. Nicholas has assembled some great fresh ideas here - I hope the concept takes off.

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