Magic New Zealand
Issue Number: #645
Sunday March 15, 2009
Editor: ALAN WATSON

A SHORT NOTE ON
ALI BONGO
by Dale Salwak (US)

Ali Bongo's reputation - as a gentleman, as a man with an encyclopedic knowledge of magic and theatre, and as an encourager of the youth - preceded our meeting in January 1973.  I had arrived in London for ten days.  Knowing this was my first trip, Ali promptly took me under his wing and showed me around - including the London Magic Society and the London Magic Circle. (read more)

Magic New Zealand
Issue Number: #644
Sunday March 15, 2009
Editor: ALAN WATSON

Nick Lewin's Farewell to the Shriek of Araby. - There was a moment in magic's history recently, a worldwide sigh when the magic world came together to say goodbye to Ali Bongo - one of our most quietly accomplished elders. A great many people in a great many places felt the same sadness at the passing of one of most loved and respected men in our fraternity. Growing up in England in the 60s, you didn't need to be on the magic scene for too long before you discovered Ali Bongo.  (read more)

Magic New Zealand
Issue Number: #642
Sunday March 1st, 2009
Editor: ALAN WATSON

The Magic New Zealand World Report is published weekly and Sponsored by Int'l Entertainment.  If you have any magic news, please drop me a line by clicking here: Alan Watson. Update on Ali Bongo from Rob and Mandy Davis (UK) who have been visiting Ali in hospital he had his first real meal yesterday.  Keep sending those cards.  Ali has significantly improved over the last few weeks and been having speech therapy.  His IV which was put in his "good" hand he pulled out so it was put in his "bad" hand and he managed to pull it out with his legs so his determination and will power very much in evidence! (read more)

Magic New Zealand
Issue Number: #641
Sunday February 22, 2009
Editor: ALAN WATSON

The Magic New Zealand World Report is published weekly and Sponsored by Int'l Entertainment.  If you have any magic news, please drop me a line to: Alan Watson. Happy Birthday wishes and congratulations go to Norm Nielson who celebrated his 75^th birthday this week. Messages of congratulations to Norm on this major mile stone can be sent to him click here. . Nick Lewin's note below will give you a bit of background on his celebration. Also click here to check out The Magic Circle new website . (read more)  

Magic New Zealand
Issue Number: #640
Sunday February 15, 2009
Editor: ALAN WATSON

The Magic New Zealand World Report is published weekly and Sponsored by Int'l Entertainment.  If you have any magic news, please drop me a line to: Alan Watson. Latest Update on Ali Bongo in Hospital in London - Rob and Mandy Davis report that Ali Bongo was airlifted to a prominent London hospital, visiting is limited, but Mandy (who is off to the Blackpool convention very soon) has emphasized that he really looks forward to receiving mail which his neighbor Stewart brings to him at the hospital and reads to him daily.  At this stage his condition seems to have stabilised after having the stroke. (read more)

Magic New Zealand
Issue Number: #639
Sunday February 8, 2009
Editor: ALAN WATSON

The Magic New Zealand World Report is published weekly and Sponsored by Int'l Entertainment.  If you have any magic news, please drop me a line to: Alan Watson. We have received a large number of e-mails asking for an update on ailing Ali Bongo, current President of London's famous Magic Circle Magician's Organization and where they can send messages of support. We have been in contact with Jack Delvin, Vice President of The Magic Circle, and he said emails can be sent to: d.krellenstein@free.fr in France. See Jack's update below. In the meantime, we will all keep our thoughts and prayer for his recovery (read more)

Magic New Zealand
Issue Number: #637
Sunday February 1, 2009
Editor: ALAN WATSON

The Magic New Zealand World Report is published weekly and Sponsored by Int'l Entertainment.  If you have any magic news, please drop me a line: Alan Watson.  On another sad note the passing of Heinz Nikolas "Nick" Stolk. Known as Marconick, here are a few notes from Whaley's Who's Who In Magic: (The Hague, Holland: 30 Mar 1930) Practiced magic since 1945. He gave over 400 shows in the military 1950-56. He won many awards since 1952, including 1955 FISM 1st prize in manip & 1961 FISM 1st prize for general magic.  Hope to have more information later. (read more)

Magic New Zealand
Issue Number: #635
Sunday January 25, 2009
Editor: ALAN WATSON

The Magic New Zealand World Report is published weekly and Sponsored by Int'l Entertainment.  If you have any magic news, please drop me a line: Alan Watson. If you are attending the South Tyneside Magic Festival UK in March 2009 make sure you also attend Paul Daniels Master Class - I can highly recommend it having attended his Master Class here in New Zealand. As of January 25th, Magic New Zealand has reached 14,232 subscribers worldwide. The New Zealand magic magazine Magicana will be including an in depth editorial and photos on the 29th New Zealand International Magicians Convention and this is due out first week of February 2009.  If you would like to subscribe to this magazine click their link above. (read more)

Magic New Zealand
Issue Number: #634
Sunday January 18, 2009
Editor: ALAN WATSON

The Magic New Zealand World Report is published weekly and Sponsored by Int'l Entertainment.  If you have any magic news, please drop me a line: Alan Watson. 
This week: Congratulations to Stan and Marie Goudge who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary last night at a special party which was attended by all their family and special friends. Unknown to Stan, Michele and I presented midway through the night a Lifetime Achievement Award from Magic New Zealand. The citation read: In recognition to his major contributions to the magical arts for New Zealand. There is more to read inside so have a look... (read more)

Magic New Zealand
Issue Number: #633
Sunday January 11, 2009
Editor: ALAN WATSON

The Magic New Zealand World Report is published weekly and Sponsored by International Entertainment.  If you have any magic news please drop me a line: Alan Watson.  This week: The Marvels Of Technology • IBM Convention 2009 Talent • Registration Pricing Extended For The 2009 I.B.M. Convention • Remarkable Magic by Nick Lewin • Working A Dead Audience by Kyle Peron • Cruising With Paul Romhany #51 and Entertaining On Cruise Ship • Larry White Notes by Walter Blaney... (read more)