08 December 2012
Gwyn Auger in Vanish magazine
Check out the article by Gwyn Auger in the Dec 2012 / Jan 2013 edition of Vanish International Magic Magazine. Gwyn's article starts at page 80. It looks like Gwyn will be starting a feature on assistants. When you're flipping through the magazine, you may also see an ad from one of our sponsors on page 57!
07 December 2012
Trevor Moore on the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation Christmas Telethon
Watch on YouTube, Trevor Moore's appearance on the 16th Annual Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation Christmas Telethon, December 2, 2012.
06 December 2012
Lee Asher on The Magic Broadcast
Updated Dec 6 at 4:16pm EST to add:
Listen to Lee Asher recap the Curiosidades tour at noon PDT on TheMagicBroadcast.com.Miss the live show today? No worries, the archive of @leeashermagic 's interview is now available: bit.ly/VKAewd
— TheMagicBroadcast (@MagicBroadcast) December 6, 2012
RT @magicbroadcast: Lilsten to @leeashermagic tomorrow (Thu 6th) at 12noon PDT recap the Curiosidades tour on TheMagicBroadcast.com
— Steve Johnson (@Grand_Illusions) December 5, 2012
Update on the Wayne Houchin story
Reminder: Donations can be made to assist Wayne through either Paul Harris' Matical Arts Fund or through the Acacdamy of Magical Arts.
This was sent to me last night from Clara Coto-Shepardson, Executive Producer of the Curiosidades Show:
Franklin Barazarte, TV host who set magician Wayne Houchin on fire, is now officially a fugitive of the law.
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - December 5th, 2012 - At 10am (AST), American magician Wayne Houchin held a press conference with his lawyers at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel in response to Franklin Barazarte fleeing the Dominican Republic. While it's unclear how Mr. Barazarte avoided capture with an active criminal warrant out for his arrest, he managed to travel to New York city to be with his wife Adriana Azzi. As a result of ignoring serious charges, he's now officially considered a fugitive of Dominican law.
Houchin and his lawyers have asked the United States to arrest and extradite Barazarte to the Dominican Republic, to face prosecution for his crimes as well as civil litigation. Houchin and his lawyers said Barazarte's actions were completely unexpected, and consider it a criminal attack.
Last night, in an exclusive interview with Univision (New York), Franklin Barazarte surfaced from hiding to respond to allegations of attempted murder. He referred to his act of pouring flaming liquid on someone as "a blessing" which was something he'd done for a "long time in private." While he casually admits it was an "accident gone wrong," Mr. Barazarte goes on at length to explain how he feels hurt by all the "propaganda" surrounding this case, and the insinuation that he's even considered a criminal. Barazarte also discounts the gravity of Houchin's injuries by mentioning that Houchin "left the clinic the same day."
Meanwhile, Houchin is still in the Dominican Republic and recuperating slowly. Riddled with 1st and 2nd degree burns on his head, face, ears, neck and right hand, he hopes to return home to Chico, California soon.
An Iphone clip, taken by a member of the group of magicians Houchin worked with has gone viral on the Internet. It clearly shows Barazarte intentionally setting the American magician ablaze. The later part of the clip shows Houchin in shock on the ground, paralyzed with pain.
- - - -Univision coverage of the 12.5.2012 Press Conference:
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Reminder: Donations can be made to assist Wayne through either Paul Harris' Matical Arts Fund or through the Acacdamy of Magical Arts.
Harry Houdini in Vancouver
Harry Houdini performing outside the Sun building on Pender in 1929. #vancouver #history instagr.am/p/Sw0sEEh3tJ/
— Nine O'Clock Gun (@nineoclockgun) December 3, 2012
[via: MagicPedia]
05 December 2012
Magic 'n Miracles: Fabulous!
Kidlet and I caught day one of Murray Hatfield's Magic 'n Miracles tour and had a fabulous time at the show! (Unfortunately, due to unexpected scheduling issues on our part, we were only able to see the last half of the show. I imagine that I'd be saying it was a super fabulous time, had we been able to see it from the start!)
In addition to Murray's wonderful magic, Michael Goudeau's impressive juggling, and the delightful work of Miles Meechan and Magdalaina Tamasik, I was tickled to see Billy Hsueh on stage! Billy was taking advantage of Murray's offer to bring a young magician with him on tour. I first had the pleasure of meeting Billy at Sorcerers Safari magic camp a couple of summers ago. I'm sure Billy is learning an incredible amount on this tour!
The show was expertly produced by Steven Kline. I was delighted he had the time and energy to have a quick chat with us when all was said and done! Equally delightful was a chance encounter with Julie Eng and Suley Fattah, who were also in attendance.
I encourage you to catch the show and support a good cause in the process!
P.S.: Next time you see any of the people involved in the show, be sure to ask them about the pre-show smoke alarm!
In addition to Murray's wonderful magic, Michael Goudeau's impressive juggling, and the delightful work of Miles Meechan and Magdalaina Tamasik, I was tickled to see Billy Hsueh on stage! Billy was taking advantage of Murray's offer to bring a young magician with him on tour. I first had the pleasure of meeting Billy at Sorcerers Safari magic camp a couple of summers ago. I'm sure Billy is learning an incredible amount on this tour!
The show was expertly produced by Steven Kline. I was delighted he had the time and energy to have a quick chat with us when all was said and done! Equally delightful was a chance encounter with Julie Eng and Suley Fattah, who were also in attendance.
I encourage you to catch the show and support a good cause in the process!
P.S.: Next time you see any of the people involved in the show, be sure to ask them about the pre-show smoke alarm!
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