Have You Heard...
October 6, 2008
by Maria Ibâñez
(Miami, FL)
Greetings... the financial up and downs continue to plague us, but it makes for interesting days as people seem to be "glued" to the newscasts and Internet news the way many were glued to their radios in the past. This too shall pass, the question is when and how long can some hold out financially. The news came fast and furious this week and due to the nature of what it was, several e-mails went out with regards to losing of friends in magic, surgeries of others, etc. I thank you for your e-mails of gratitude for the news and thank you also for passing the news along so it could be shared. (read more...)
It's is time to start planning for the holiday season which starts with this month's Halloween, a make or break holiday for many. Time to finalize the new shows we've been working on, start (if you haven't already done so) with marketing and selling of your shows, and to look forward to what we hope will be a very busy entertainment season. We can then look forward to a New Year, 2009, and what that will bring.
Until next time,
Keep a dream in the making for you create your tomorrows by what you dream today.
Maria Ibâñez
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IN THIS ISSUE
*GOOD AND WELFARE: Cesareo Pelaez, David Bull & Family, Michael Ellis,
Joe Lefler, Al Roscoe, Greg Bordner
*ALLIED ARTS: Sandra Anderson
*WORD FROM TEXAS
*WORD FROM COLLEAGUES
*MAGICIANS ON TOUR --AND -- SHOWS
*STUDY GUIDE -- HAVE YOU SEEN THIS?
GOOD AND WELFARE
LE GRAND DAVID, CESAREO PELAEZ and THE BULL FAMILY
The Bull family has indeed suffered the loss of their father and while this was not unexpected, it always hits one hard to lose any member of ones family. He passed away peacefully on the 23rd of the month after a few short months of illness. He lived a wonderful full live, raised six wonderful children who all grew up to be productive members of society and two of whom are members of our magical family, David and Webster. Daughter-in-law Katie is a very important part of Le Grand David, as have been Martha and Marion two of the grand-daughters, who still continue to perform with the company when they are in Beverly.
Martha and Webster spent a great deal of time during the past few months interviewing and recording his memoirs. These have been made into a book which was, privately published, bound and the first copy of which was into his hands before he passed away. Copies of the book are now available for members of their family. This next issue of the calendar and newspaper which they publish twice a month will feature a full story on his life --- we look forward to receiving our copies of these.
Cesareo, my dear and beloved friend, is doing well. He did, as we all know, have a stroke quite a while back and it took a great deal out of him BUT, thank God, he is, while still a little frail, very much a part of the magic world and still performs on Thursday at the Larcom and Sunday at the Cabot Theater. My family and I consider ourselves blessed to have such a wonderful family -- yes that is what they are to us -- FAMILY in Beverly, and we are very, very happy that we will have Cesareo as a part of that family for as long as the Lord permits us to which we pray will be a long, long time.
MICHAEL ELLIS It is sad to report the passing of Past International President of the I.B.M., Michael Ellis. Read more on his life and passing here at magician.org at the following link: http://www.magician.org/portal/it/node/533
JOE LEFLER -- Happy to report that Joe is back home after his triple bypass. We have spoken by phone and he sounds chipper and strong and ready to face the world. He reports that last week he even had an opportunity to take his staff to lunch after visiting the Doctor who was very pleased with the progress that Joe is making. Looks like my dear friend will be around this holiday season to thrill and delight young audiences who visit Santa Claus. By the way, have you seen Joe's new communication system that he wears (well out of sight) when he speaks to the children? If you haven't, you really should check it out! http://www.wearefun.com/ or if you prefer a link directly to the page for the item, here it is http://tinyurl.com/3hhf5w
AL ROSCOE -- Al continues to receive chemo and is very, very weak. He is doing his best to fight this liver cancer. He has a strong family support and Phyllis is holding up as well as she can under the circumstances. Please do keep him and the family in your prayers.
GREG BORDNER -- Greg continues to recuperate and hopefully he will be back as his old self as soon as possible. We continue to keep him in our thoughts and prayers as he deals with this heart transplant.
ALLIED ARTS YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED
Hello Dear Clowns......
While many of us were attending TCA 's convention this weekend, sad news came on Saturday morning......Our dear clown friend, Sandra Anderson's husband, Gary, passed away.
At her request I am sending information regarding arrangements that have been made.
The viewing for Gary Anderson will be on Monday, Oct 6, between 6-8 PM held at the Forest Ridge Funeral Home at the corner of 183/121 & Precinct Line. The funeral will be on Tuesday, Oct 7 at 11 AM and held at their church....The Friendship Baptist Church 1248 W 1st Blvd, Hurst 76053.... the church phone is 817-284-9886.
Although Gary has had heart problems in the past, he seemed to be doing fine. He was in his early 50's so this has come as a shock to all who knew him. May God be with her and look over her, and please keep Sandra, Flutter the Clown, and her family, in your prayers as she deals with her loss.
If you would like to send your condolences her address is:
Sandra Anderson
6950 Cox Lane North Richland Hills, TX 76180
We Love You Sandra!!!
Your Clown Family
WORD FROM TEXAS
Hello Maria, Herb Jacobs here in Texas. Moved from hurricanes in Florida six months ago and got IKE here in Katy Texas. We were spared the worst. We had power all thru. Lost some shingles on our roof, major damage to our daughters new house and major damage to our show barns. (Thoroughbred horse ranch). OTW we are all OK and thanks for all your prayers.
I just uploaded some pictures of my house to my website: www.hebertmagic.com/ike
We have moved into an apartment in Clear Lake and will probably be here for several months. If all goes well we can start the reconstruction soon. My brother-in-law does home remodeling in North Carolina and he will be moving down here for a few months to help with our house, plus I am sure he will pick up many more jobs. He does high quality, so he will be in great demand. Beth is flying him down on Monday to do a site survey. Beth is a Flight Attendant for Southwest Airlines, so we get to fly him down for free, which is good news.
Thanks for all your thoughts,
Rick Hebert
rick@hebertmagic.com
http://www.hebertmagic.com/
WORD FROM COLLEAGUES
From Windy & Sunny
Dear Maria,
You are doing a great service to the magic community with your, Have You Heard.
The economy is really down. The powers that be should own up to it and say that we are in a depression. For my part alone I used to do 5 to 7 birthday shows a week end, and 4 or 5 shows week nights.
Now I am lucky to have 3 shows a week. I see many neighbors losing their homes and moving back in with relatives. Let us pray that the next president will take care of the people in this country first.
Keep up the good work.
WINDY & SUNNY
From Roberto Luas
María Ibañez:
We have not yet met but we hope to remedy that in Peru in 2009.
We are very grateful for the steps you take to keep us informed with news and for the personal flavor you infuse into them as you forward them to us.
Thanks to your writings we are able to learn about idiosyncrasies, values, worries and concerns from a world so far from ours yet so close by our solidarity.
We take this opportunity to let you know that we will be sending a flyer about the next magic event in which we will also celebrate the next anniversary of FLASOMA.
We hope you have received our prior regards and we continue to wish you success and kudos for this publication .
Roberto Luas
Director del CEDAIntern.
FLASOMA Founding Member
From PIN - the Illusionist
Congratulations María Ibañez:
For your work in our art, the sharing of the activities kudos and BRAAAAAVOOO. I send this both personally and on behalf of our club, (Magic Pinacle) PINÁCULO MÁGICO of which I am the director.
At your service, and please continue as you are,
Magically
PIN
el ilusionista
From M Zacchini
Hi. You do a great job of keeping us informed. Thanks a million. MZ.
MAGICIANS ON TOUR --AND -- SHOWS
JOHN & TAMMY CALVERT
Herb, National Tour Director for John Calvert Starting Nov.1st. 2008 from Bowling Green KY out to return engagements in Las Vegas (where he holds the lecture attendance record) and a return to the Magic Castle where he opens Jan 12 for the week. (John performed his full evening show free,many years ago to raise money to open the Magic Castle.)California dates available in Dec. After the castle John will head East, routing will depend on the most area responses, logical routing and the earliest firm bookings. He is set for March 14 Naples FL 2nd Annual Naples Festival of Magic. John will be going to London for the John Calvert Centennial Celebration (John may move to England, book him now, for this may be his last USA tour for awhile.) Available for club activities: lecture, public shows, conventions etc.Don't be left out of magic history contact asap:eddylester@ymail.com PS read
August Linking Ring cover article and review.
- Show quoted text - Eddy Lester, National Tour Director for John Calvert and Producer of Naples Festival of Magic
HOCUS POCUS FESTIVAL
There are only 48 days left for the very highly recognized and awarded magic event of our country to take place. This year, for 10 days, Granada province, will be turned into GranHada (great fairy godmother). Will you miss it? www.hocuspocusfestival.com
Miguel Puga
Artistic Director
HocusPocus Festival
DUANE LAFLINSpecial DUANE LAFLIN event
Saturday, November 15, 2008 and Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Tyler Magic Club (IBM-SAM-FCM) is honored to present a special Duane Laflin event.
Duane Laflin will give two lectures in Tyler TX on Saturday, November 15.
The program will begin at 9:00 AM with registration, socializing, coffee, donuts, and shopping. At 10:00 AM, Duane will present a 2-hour lecture on Kid Show Magic.
We will adjourn as a group to Ci Ci's Pizza (now serving wings) for lunch.
A 2-hour lecture on Holiday Magic will follow lunch (~1:00 PM).
Stay over and worship with us Sunday morning. Duane Laflin will be the speaker.
Registration and lectures will be at Trinity Baptist Church, 604 W 4th Street, Tyler TX 75701.
Registration fees are unbelievably economical: $25.00 per person, $35.00 per family.
Each $25.00 registration includes the lectures, lunch at Ci Ci's, and a free book from Duane.
Each $35.00 registration includes the lectures for your whole family, one (1) lunch, and one (1) free book.
(Lunch for your family will be at your expense; however, Ci Ci's is NOT very expensive.)
As a inducement to early registration, we make this special offer:
Register before October 15, pay before October 15, get $10.00 off the family registration;
PLUS... as an early registrant, you may invite one (1) interested (non-magician) leader to the lectures FREE. Interested leaders include those who might find in magic a way to enhance their particular skills and functions. Examples include ministry officials, teachers, nursing home activity directors, public relations coordinators, and others.
To register, send your name, address, phone number and
check for $25.00 (payable to: East Texas Court of Magic) to:
Mark Kilsby
710 W 6th Street
Tyler TX 75701
mkilsbyhdw@sbcglobal.net
TAYLOR MARTIN -- INDY MAGIC MONTHLY Once again it's time for Indy Magic Monthly, Indianapolis's Original Magic and Variety series. And, we have 2 shows this month: Oct. 2 with Pat Smith and Robert Sode and Oct. 28 with Robert Charles (Magic Chicago) and the Andrea Merlyn Magic Show: Glamour Redux. The latter is themed for Halloween fun and should be a great evening.
If you're out and about this weekend, Fishers' Renaissance Faire is happening at Conner Prairie in Noblesville. I'll be performing 3 shows a day on the High Street Stage. This is a really great event and we hope to have lots of magic fans in attendance. There are 2 other magicians besides myself and I think you'll find the music and food to m'lady's liking.
Of note, there will be no November show as it's Election Night. Don't fool yourself, get out and vote!!
For information and details go to the website at Indy Magic Monthly. See you at Theatre On The Square this Tuesday.
Yours,
Taylor Martin
Producer, IMM
Indy Magic Monthly
FROM CARLOS ARCE HELMS - CHILEAN MAGIC CIRCLE
Dear Magic Friends:
The Chilean Magic Circle is happy to invite you to the Third Magic Circuit to take place between October 18 and 19th. This time we will have two international conferences, dealers room and two shows open to the public.
Special guest performers includes Daniel Ketchedijan from Uruguay who will be presenting his Parlour Magic with a brand new lecture. Daniel Garber from Argentina, First Place winner for Comedy Magic of FLASOMA and winner of Best Children's Magician in 2007.
Sincerely,
Carlos Arce Helms
Treasurer
Chilean Magic Circle
FROM STERLING DIETZ
I am happy to share with you this month's news from the Wonder Boy of Magic -- Sterling Dietz. Jay and I are VERY PROUD of Sterling and all his accomplishments and are VERY HAPPY to call him a friend. Keep up the good work Sterling and God Bless you and the family.
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As many of you know the summer months of June, July, and August were filled with many opportunities for me to perform and hone my skills in magic. After performing at the Northwest Washington Fair and Island County Fair, I was asked to perform for 600 Boys and Girls Club leaders from eight states in the southwest region. Jessica, my dad, and I, flew to Dallas to be the entertainment for their week long leadership conference event. We made lots of new friends, and put together a great show for them.
We also had time to visit with friends and magicians Bronson Chadwick & Jeb Sherrill in Dallas.
While we were there we were able to visit the Six Floor Book Repository Museum. It was a most fascinating tour of the events that took place on the sad day that President Kennedy was assassinated. Jessica and I looked behind the grassy knoll, and tried to imagine the chaotic scene that fateful day.
A few days later I performed for the Matrix Corporation at their annual event for the employees and their families.
The annual "Everett Day of Magic" was held this year with several professional magicians performing and lecturing. It was really nice to just go and enjoy spending time with my friends in magic, and not perform. I am so fortunate to have such great friends and mentors in the field of magic and entertainment.
Eric Buss, Michael Vincent, and Reed McClintock lectured during the day, and gave an incredible performance, along with Master Payne, that night.
The Whatcom Newcomers had their event titled "A Night of Magic" It was a full dinner show filled with fun and laughter. The Newcomers is an organization whose mission is to bridge the transition of new residents, by providing a forum for friendships, information, and activities. http://hatcomnewcomers.org/index.htm Cheryl Kelly was such a joy to work with, and the members were a hoot!
Saturday night we finished two shows for the Lynden High School Senior Class of 2009. The Senior class parent group along with Senior Class President Amanda Kayser, and other officers organized a great event. The Lynden Middle School auditorium was transformed into a magical place for the day. Families came and enjoyed being taken for a magical journey, if only for an hour and a half of music, movement, and magic. The show opened with a hip hop performance by the dance team from "Dancing for Joy" http://www.dfjbellingham.com/ Their routine culminated with a surprising magical production of me and the start of the show with my new illusion called "Portal" built and designed by magician and close friend, Brian Cook.
Brian was also the stage manager for the show, and did a tremendous job setting up the lights, effects, and the directing of the show.
Special thanks: to Rich Kayser on sound, Brittney on the light board, and Thomas and Jake, on spotlights. Backstage was handled by Jimmy, Jayme, and Clark. My Dad, Rich, directed the stage crew and set up and tore down all of the illusions as the show progressed. My Mom, Rochelle, and Jessica's Mom, Julia Gassman, took care of feeding the performers & crew all day, and Mom also acted as the show photographer & historian. Joan Kayser, Amanda Kayser, and their team of senior officers & parents took care of ticket sales, sponsorships, ushering, concessions & decorating. As you can tell by now it takes a great team to pull off a great show and a great event.
My dear friend, and mentor in magic Mr. John Walton performed, and amazed the audiences with close-up magic before, and after the show.
Another great thing happened with Sunshine Whitton and Absolute Technology, http://www.absolutetech.com/ who came up from Seattle, and filmed both shows. It is our hope to acquire some great footage to be used in our new magic promo video. Sunshine Whitton- Producer/Director, Jen Forbes-production coordinator, and Anthony Tomes-cameraman were shooting footage from many different angles. I can't wait to see what comes out of post production.
This past Saturday, September 27, Jessica and I had the honor of performing at the Broadway Center for the Arts Opening Night at Pantages Theatre in Tacoma. It was a great vaudeville show with several amazing performers. Jessica and I performed our illusion called "Human Origami," and I closed our portion of the show with my signature "Torn and Restored Newspaper." It was the 25th anniversary of the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, and the 90th anniversary of the Pantages Theatre which has just been beautifully decorated.
I'm still writing notes on my amazing experience last July in Louisville at the IBM/SAM convention.
More on that later...
Sterling Dietz
The "Magic of Sterling"
Professional Entertainer
360) 752-5780
http://www.magicsterling.com/
STUDY GUIDE -- HAVE YOU SEEN THIS?
Opie Houston has, for the past several years, worked on a great resource for magical research. He titles it the "Study Guide" and if you haven't seen it, you should pay a visit. Here's a link to where it may be found http://austinmagic.org/sam/studyguide.html
Thank you Opie for your hard work in keeping this going and for sharing it with us.
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