The Wizard's Scroll Newsletter May 15, 2008

Wizard's Scroll

in this issue

:: Bill Goldman in Person!

:: Manuel Meurte 06/04/09!

:: New Products!

:: The Return of "One Night" Stan Waldman Hello Super Friends! I'm going to keep this short and sweet. Consider this a reminder to make sure you are free at 7P.M next Wednesday evening, May 21st. Bill Goldman is delivering his award-winning lecture at The Wizard's Apprentice and it is only 20 dollars to get in the door. I've seen a lot of lectures over the years and Bill's is always one of the best. He has great material, knows how to teach it and he's laugh out loud funny throughout. Jack knows this is short notice but there is no way he was going to miss an opportunity to have Bill Goldman lecture. To encourage a great turnout, Jack is raffling off a $100 Wizard's Apprentice gift certificate provided a crowd of twenty or more. So come on in, bring your magic buds, and learn, laugh and maybe even earn! ********************************** Speaking of Gift Certificates! It happens all the time; I see someone come into The Wizard's Apprentice to buy a present for a relative or friend they know is into the fine art of prestidigitation. The thoughtful person knows magic will make a great gift but doesn't have a clue what the intended recipient needs, wants or already owns. This is the perfect occasion to buy a Wizard's Apprentice Gift Certificate! Available for you in any denomination you like. You can redeem your Wizard's Gift Certificate online or at the shop. Each gift certificate comes attractively packaged with a handful of custom manufactured Wizard's Apprentice "Andes" Candies and a beginner's book of magic. -DBC ******************************************************* June Lecture News! On Wednesday, June 4th, Manuel Muerte makes his only South Florida Lecture stop at The Wizard's Apprentice. Manuel is a true master of misdirection and his work in this area is not to be missed. Seating is limited, the cost is 20 dollars and the time is 7:00 P.M. "Look for more on Manuel Muerte coming soon." ************************************************************ WPT IS HERE! Boris Wild. An amazing, visual and magical transformation that will leave your audience speechless! Five cards are shown to your audience. They represent your poker hand - and a poor one, at that. With a deft turn of the wrist and a snap of the fingers, the mismatched cards instantly and visibly change into the winning hand - a Royal Flush in spades! Click here for a demo and more! ************************************************************************* Final Note... Congratulations to The Wizard's Apprentice's One Night Stan Waldman on his successful tour with Michael Locke & The Repeat Offenders. They played a mix of R & B, the blues and rock and roll to sold out crowds for 2 shows per night. You were missed while you were away, Stan, and this is where I'd usually insert some mildly insulting or sarcastic comment. Instead, let me just speak for everyone and say it's good to have you back! Good Thoughts, Dr. Bill *********************************************** David Solomon's "Thoughts Across" A direct, devious method for the classic Cards Across plot. Two spectators select a card - mentally - from a packet of ten. Without any questions, sleights, or monkey business, both cards vanish from the packet completely, and travel to another packet which has been in plain sight from the get-go. Any cards can be thought of. There are no forces, and no palming is required. On this DVD, you will learn David Solomon''s personal handlings of Thoughts Across, as well as two bonus tricks: Double-Crossed Switchcraft and Pure Vice-Versa. Both bonus tricks can be performed with a borrowed deck. All the necessary cards are provided, custom-printed by the United States Playing Card Company. ************************************************* Well that about does it for this edition of the Wizard's Scroll. I truly thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. If you have any questions or queries do not hesitate to voice your opinion. We'd love to hear from you. Be on the look out for coupons on close-up card magic next edition of The Wizard's Scroll. Until then, we'll see ya' at Billy Goldman's lecture! Jack Maxwell The Head Wizard www.wizardsapprentice.com

Jack Maxwell Performs at SFIMA's Casino Night Charity Event

This past April, Jack Maxwell performed his unique style of magic at The South Florida Interactive Marketing Association's (SFIMA)Night in Monte Carlo Casino Night Charity Event. The entertaining evening raised $10,000 for Broward County's Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Besides Jack's intriguing close up magic routines, event attendees enjoyed great food, a martini bar, DJ & Dancing, and, of course, table casino games!

Learn the Magic Tricks Featured on Celebra Cadabra

Magical Effects from Celebra Cadabra Episode One:

Hal Sparks is mentored by magician Rocco, a personal friend of our resident wizard, Jack Maxwell. Jack highly recommends Rocco's book: If it Fits, Sleeve It!

Rocco's famous D'Lite


C. Thomas Howell performs a close up magic illusion where he floats a dollar bill right in front of your face!

Master this effect: The Art of Levitation DVD


Connie Wilson flubs up a trick, but it will work for you! A spectator draws a card, throw the cards against the window and only their card will stick!

Get this trick now: Card Thru Window


Guest Judge, Metalist Max Maven's Book: Prism

While a sizable literature devoted to mentalism was produced in the past hundred years, little has stood the test of time. Among the scant amount that has is that of MAX MAVEN.

Writing under the name of Phil Goldstein, MAVEN has created one of the largest, cleverest and most influential bodies of work in the field, stretching from the latter part of the twentieth century into the twenty-first. His star rose early, with the publication of five slim collections, each packed with innovative and performance-caliber mentalism. More on Max Maven

If you you are looking for a particular trick or effect you saw on the show and would like to find out more about the tricks or performing silimar magic effects, call The Wizard, Jack Maxwell: 888-920-1475

Bill Goldman Magic Lecture Coming to Wizards Apprentice!

For more than two decades Bill Goldman has been wowing crowds throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and the Far East. He has been a return performer for such companies as IBM, Unisys, 3Com, Motorola and Sun Microsystems. In addition to performing his unique magic on American television and the BBC, Bill's magical creations are performed by many of the World's Greatest Magicians. "Bill is a professional trade show magician, an excellent performer, and a very very funny man. Bill is the creator of Monkey In The Middle, which in my opinion is probably the best, cleanest, and easiest sandwich routine ever created. Bill also has many more creative and commercial items to show us. His lecture however is not based on the items he sells. His lecture is funny, entertaining and can make you a better performer. Don't miss his lecture May 21, 2008 at Wizard's! Contributing Editor- MAGIC MAGAZINE Columnist- "Traveling Tales" GENII MAGAZINE

Hello Super-Friends! Please be our guest at The Wizard's Apprentice Magic Shop 7:00 PM, May 21st for a lesson in "Magic and Entertainment". An evening of education in the "Magic Arts" as taught by Mr. Bill Goldman. Mr. Goldman is in a class of his own. His ideas and approach to magic is second to none. On this very special night we will learn the effects that have supported a career in magic. I had the great pleasure to study under and work with Bill for a little over a year. During this time, I learned how to think "outside the box" and was passed down the little secrets that made my magic BIG! What I learned was a priceless addition to my magic repertoire. Do not miss this rare opportunity. Tickets are on sale right now. Pick yours up, before they vanish into thin air! See you at the show, Cheers, Jack Maxwell The Head Wizard Here's What They Say About Mr. Goldman Behind His Back! "BILL GOLDMAN is a high-flying trade show magician . . . his magic is simple and straightforward with the impact of a Joe Lewis punch, and a line of patter to keep even the most hardened audiences amused and entertained." Linking Ring Magazine Creator of Monkey in the Middle, KONA, The Stooge Deck, Mental Yarn, Magic Shoes, World's Greatest Card Trick and More. One man Linking Ring Parade. Winner of IBM Best Effect (two years) Performed and lectured throughout North America, Europe and the Far East. Bill has a unique style and very logical, straightforward approach to magic. His magic yields great reaction without difficult sleight of hand. Definitely High-Impact/ Low-Maintenance magic!!! For All of Bill's Magic Click Below... Bill Goldman's DVDs Bill Goldman's Tricks Bill Goldman's Books New Magic at Wizard's Monkey In The Middle Trick. Billy Goldman''s best-selling sandwich effect! A spectator freely selects a card from a completely normal (even borrowed) pack and signs their name across the face to eliminate the possibility of duplicates. The spectator''s selection is then returned to the pack. The magician sets the deck down and displays two cards from a different deck, which are freely shown then placed on top of the deck face-up. He snaps his fingers and with absolutely no moves or funny business whatsoever, spreads the face-up cards. Sandwiched in between is one face-down card! When the spread is turned over, the sandwiched card is seen to be the spectator''s signed selection! -Resets easily -Straightforward, visual effect -Ends with an ungimmicked deck ready for your next trick Click the picture to buy "Monkey in the Middle"!

Celebra Cadabra Reality Magic Show on VH1

Performing magic is getting a reality show twist over on Vh1 with Celebra Cadabra. Celebra Cadabra is a reality show in which stars are teamed up with professional magicians who teach them how to perform different magic tricks, magical effects and illusions. Each week the celebrities learn a different type of magic and a celebrity magician is voted out and literally disappears from the show. Celebra Cadabra is filmed at the world famous Magic Castle in California. Tune into VH1 Sunday nights to see which celebrity will become the ultimate celebrity magician.

Street Magic, Children's Magic, Comedy Magic, Cabaret Magic, Strolling Magic, Phobia Magic -- our celebs do it (or at least attempt to do it) all. Their work will be judged by a panel of 3 superstar magicians. Each week, one of the celebrities will be eliminated, until the final two battle it out in Las Vegas for our Grand Illusion finale.

The celebrity "magic students" appearing on the show are: Singer: Carnie Wilson, Comedian: Ant, Actor: C. Thomas Howel, Rapper: Chris "Play" Reid, Actress & Comedienne: Lisa Ann Walter, Actor & Comedian: Hal Sparks, and Pussycat Doll: Kimberly Wyatt.

The show features magicians that are celebrities in their own right: Judge: Jeff McBride, Host & Judge: Jonathan Levit, Judge: Max Maven, Magicians: Murray SawChuck, Simon Lovell, Derek Hughes, David Regal, Silly Billy, and Rocco Silano.

Each week the celebrities are taught magic tricks and illusions that you can learn too! Check out Wizards Apprentice Magic Shop to find the same tricks from the show and stay tuned to the blog for details!

A Simple Magic Trick Gets Teacher Fired!?

What a sad day for magic when a simple toothpick disappearance trick costs a Florida substitute teacher his job. Magic and creativity should be a vital part of schooling and lessons, rather than forbidden. According to the TampaBays10.com website:

Substitute teacher Jim Piculas does a 30-second magic trick where a toothpick disappears then reappears.

But after performing it in front of a classroom at Rushe Middle School in Land 'O Lakes, Piculas said his job did a disappearing act of its own.

"I get a call the middle of the day from the supervisor of substitute teachers. He says, 'Jim, we have a huge issue. You can't take any more assignments. You need to come in right away,'" he said.

Piculas was charged with "Wizardry"! Imagine that!? I wonder if punishment for that is detention at Hogwarts!?

I would hope that teachers would be applauded and congratulated rather than shunned or fired for finding creative ways, such as magic, to keep the attention of students and aide in lesson plans. There are many ways for teachers, parents or day care providers to entertain and teach with magic.

Number Magic Book (Math)

Jumbled Numbers Silk Trick - Call Wizards Apprentice Magic Shop: (Toll Free) 1-888-920-1475

Needle thru the Balloon (Science)

Professor Wow's Bizarre Science Set

Learning magic is a great hobby for children which can aide in dexterity, counting, math, colors, public speaking and discipline for practice. For more information on how you can encorporate magic tricks into your curriculuum, contact Jack Maxwell, The Head Wizard at Wizard's Apprentice Magic Shop in Hollywood, FL (Toll Free) 1-888-920-1475 or email tricksupport@wizardsapprenticemagicshop.com