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News from the World of Magic>
School's out! Magic's in!
May 28, 2010
A big "thank you" to everyone who came out to see me perform at the Black Lotus as part of Touring the Town on Tuesdays this past month. I had a lot of fun and the good fortune to perform for you without a display case in the way. The next opportunity you have to see me perform live (outside of the shop, of course) will be at the Clawson Farmer's Markets on June 6, July 11, July 25, and August 8. It's a great chance to get fresh food and see a magic show. That way if you don't like the show, there will be plenty of ripe tomatoes nearby.
Hello, I'm Paul from Wunderground Magic with fresh magic for your summer satisfaction, because there's nothing sadder than spending the summer with stale sponge spheres. Why not pick up a cool new trick to amaze your audience?
This month I'm excited about a new Tuesday Tutorial where we explore entertainer arts, such as juggling, face painting, and balloon animals. This is the kind of material that could be used to create an act in itself or as an extension to your regular performance for additional income. The first Tuesday of the month (June 1) will be the new Entertainer Tutorial, the second Tuesday (June 8) will be the Adult Magic Tutorial, and the third Tuesday (June 15) will be the Advanced Magic Tutorial. Come to the Wunderground and help us help you become more entertaining.
Finally, before getting into the body of the newsletter I want to take an opportunity to thank everyone who came out to help celebrate my birthday and enjoy the savings. Rest assured that everyone involved with the announcement has been fined, flogged, and fired , and it will never happen again. (A birthday that is - I may still continue to offer discounts from time to time and may leave my computer unattended for long periods of time so people can sneak in through the back and abuse it, but I don't intend to get any older anytime soon.)
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Tuesday Tutorials
Make a date with the Wunderground for Tuesday Tutorials on Tuesdays from 6:30PM until 8PM in the secret dungeons deep under the halls of Wunderground Magic where the shadows lie. Tuesday Tutorials are open to those 14 and older. Reservations are not necessary (though you may entertain reservations of your own.) Pay at the door.
Entertainer Tutorial
First Tuesday - June 1
Topic: Beginning Juggling
Learn to juggle scarves as they flutter through the air at the speed of - well - a parachute. That gives you time to react and judge the position of the scarf so that you can concentrate on learning juggling patterns.
Cost is just $20, which includes a set of scarves.
Adult Magic Tutorial
Second Tuesday - June 8
Topic: Impromptu Magic
If someone came up to you and said, "You're a magician. Do a trick." What would you do? This month we explore magic that you can do anytime, anywhere with ordinary objects.
Cost is just $20, which includes all necessary props except money.
Advanced Adult Workshop -
Third Tuesday - June 15
Topic: Money Magic Part II - Mo' Money
We'll take off where we left off last month with several effects including switches, restorations, penetrations, transpositions, vanishes, appearances, and more. It's solid material that you can mix and match to create cool routines. If it's their money in play, you'll have a captive audience.
Cost is $30 and does not include any props
Children’s Magic Classes
Every Saturday morning from 10 until 11 AM
Classes for children ages 7 through 13 are held in the Wunderground Magic Academy. When you sign up you will get a wand, a performance mat, and a box to hold the magic props we will give you as you progress through the course. Because children are active, we use a punch card system, so they can get all the lessons you've paid for, even if they can't come every week. Sign up today because the one who must not be named isn't getting any weaker.
Thursday Sessions
Every Thursday Evening
We’re open until 8 on Thursday evenings. Come out and share, learn, watch, or just discuss magic. Bring your own props. We’ll supply common items such as cards, rope, rubber bands, mats, and a mysterious place to gather.
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Events
Flea Market at Wunderground West
June 12th will be the second annual flee market at Wunderground West in Garden City from 1-6pm. Free entry; $5 for table space; call (734) 422-2322 to reserve.
Josh WIlde - Performing at the Torch with a Twist Show
Saturday June 5th. Magic and fire juggling. City Theater in Detroit. 9PM - 1AM. http://torchwithatwist.com/
Marv Long Lecture
Marv Long is a native Detroiter transplanted to Florida. This is a Ring 22 lecture so more details will be available at
http://www.ibmring22.org/
ABBOTT'S 73rd MAGIC GET TOGETHER..AUG 4,5,6,7 2010
Look who also is already booked for the 73rd Get Together: The Saturday show is set with...David Williamson, John Carney, Tina Lenert, Mike Caveney, and Chris Hart!!!! Also set are Mark and Sheila Cannon in a rare midwest appearance with their escapes, Louisville's TV Weatherman Paul Emmick, and Maria, who will add the female side to our Close Up Show. The Magic Kat Himself, Bob Brizendine is getting off the cruise shipslong enough to make one of his rare magic convention appearance.He'll surprise the Colon audience with his original comedy routines. Tim and Robin Balster present shows that are nonstop quality entertainment. Each of their artistic productions feature an awesome display of magic, illusion, audience participation and comedy, skillfully woven together with music, special effects and dance, to create an incredible performance experience. Keith Fields is new to the Abbott Stage, but this comedy magician from England is bringing a stage act, close up act and lecture to Colon. Keith was also the Close Up Magician of the year in The Magic Circle Contest a few years ago. David Williamson, John Carney, and Mark Cannon will also lecture and Williamson and Carney will also perform Closeup.
Advanced registration $150.00 (Price Goes Up to $160 in May) http://www.magicgettogether.com/
MagiCelebration 2010 - August 4 - 7th
This competing convention is run by one of the other magic shops in Colon, MI (population 1227) at the same time as the Abbott's Get Together described above. I wouldn't miss any part of the Get Together to see this, but as long as you're in town, you might take a look during the slow times. And while you're there, stop by to see if Sterlini has his store open.
http://www.colonmichiganmagic.com/Home_Page.html and http://www.sterlinimagic.com/
Motor City Close-Up Convention
Save the dates November 12-14, 2010 for The Motor City Convention, featuring Danny Archer, Michael Vincent, Caleb Wiles, and Steven Youell. This year's line-up is awesome. They all do excellent magic. More information is on the website: http://www.johnlukamagic.com
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Wunder What's New?
Extreme (Human Body Stunts) 4-DVD Set by Luis De Matos - $189.99
A four DVD set, containing twelve different stunts as used by Luis de Matos in his stage, corporate and television work. These are the kinds of stunts that are reputation makers. Not for sale to anyone under 18 years of age.
The Complete Ganson Teach-In Series by Lewis Ganson and L&L Publishing - $79.99
Classic magic...
legendary magicians...
and they're now all in one place
for the very first time!
The Complete Ganson Magic Teach-In Series gathers together the following titles:
Matching the Cards • Rovi Reveals • The Three Card Monte as Entertainment Bernard's Lesson On Coin Magic • A New Look At the Okito Box Colombini's Cups and Balls • Two in the Hand and One In The Pocket Bernard's Lesson On Dice Stacking • The Hindu Thread Trick A New Look at Card Fans • A Fantasy In Thimbles • Three Chinese Rings Weston's Continuous Cigarette Production • The Floating and Dancing Cane The Sympathetic Silks • Zombie: The Floating Ball • Colombini's Rings Supreme.
Hardcover, 570 pages, cloth binding with gold-foil stamping, matching end sheets and full-color dust jacket.
Magic Set - Card Kit
Designed by professional magicians, this magic set is the perfect introduction to card magic.
It includes:
* 125 Tricks Magic Tricks With a Regular Deck of Cards Booklet
* 101 Card Tricks With Trick Cards Booklet
* Royal Magic Universal Deck (deck of trick cards)
* Deck of playing cards
* Royal Magic Miracle Card Case
Previously Viewed DVDs
Wunderground Magic has purchased several magic collections featuring a multitude of DVDs on a wide range of topics. Some of these are rare and difficult to obtain, but all of them are available at very attractive prices. Unfortunately they are one of a kind and sell fast, so I can't list what we have in stock. Instead I invite you to come out and see them for yourself.
Mojoe by John Kennedy Magic - $59.99
You're in a coffee shop, relaxing with friends and sipping your favorite cup of joe. You're waiting until the moment is just right for some...MOJOE! "Watch," you say as you hold the coffee cup between your hands. Suddenly you turn it upside down and then crush it!
MOJOE sets up in seconds and the durable gimmick lasts for years! You will receive the revolutionary MOJOE gimmick along with a DVD video teaching John Kennedy's favorite vanishes and changes.
Mindfreak Ultimate Magic Kit by Criss Angel - Back in Stock!
Includes over 500 Mindfreaks you can perform, each hand selected or created by Criss Angel.
This is a very comprehensive kit that contains beginner, intermediate, and advanced mind blowing illusions, such as the Penetration Glass which was the second trick Criss ever performed, and Christopher's Nightmare which he performed at private parties in his teenage years. There's even a Secret Utility Device Criss uses to this day on MINDFREAK.
"Winner - The Best Magic Kit" - International Magicians Society
Forgetful Freddie - Fantastic Kid Show Favorite is Back Again! - $139.99
Tell the kids about Freddie always forgeting his head. One day Freddie went to school headless, pretty forgetful!
The teacher blew up a balloon, painted a face on it and attached it to a bow tie. “Hi, meet Mr. Airhead Freddie”
Freddie thought "if I get back my head I’ll never forget it again.” POP goes the balloon and BACK comes his head! Kids go CRAZY!
Lift off the head. The balloon/face is already attached to the bow tie. Set it in place.
Vanish his head in an envelope or paper bag. The balloon pops his head is back!
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And Finally
The Wunderground Magic Street Performers and Rubber Chicken Wranglers is off to an auspicious start. As one member remarked "'em chickens 'er bouncy thangs."
The next event for The Wunderground Magic Street Performers and Rubber Chicken Wranglers will be Cinema in the Streets. Held right smack in the middle of the streets of Clawson on Saturday, July 10. This year they will be showing Ghostbusters, so imagine effects you can do with a haunted theme. I'm going to build a "Slimer." If you have an unlicensed nuclear reactor you can wear on your back, that would be great, and if you have a forty foot Stay-Puff Marshmellow Man costume bring that too.
Seriously, if you would like to work the crowd from five in the evening until it gets dark enough to show the movie send me your email address, and I will let you know more specifics of the events as they are about to occur.
The movie is free, but if you don't bring your own chairs you may end up sitting on pavement. The entertainment is free as well, but I have awesome Wunderground shirts for the performers. The jokes are free and worth every penny.
Take care,
Paul
P.S. Call Wunderground Magic, Inc. to make your next event magical. Hurry, magicians are disappearing quickly!
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