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Written by Ray Haddad
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008 |
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I get asked two questions at Perth Magic on a regular basis. One is if there's a magic shop in Perth. Regretfully, there's not and it doesn't look good for one to open in the future. We have to rely on the magic shops "over east" or the traveling magic vendor to stop by Perth. Don't laugh. That does happen more than you might  imagine. There are at least 4 magic shops from over east that make the trip here on occasion and they'll keep doing ot as long as the word gets out that they're in town. The second question is whether or not there's a magic club in Perth. There is and it's the subject of my next column here. Watch for it.
Many of you visit this site and are also on a mailing list to be kept informed of magic news here in Perth. At least twice monthly, the mailing lists get active with news of upcoming magic club meetings, lectures in Perth or about visiting magicians passing through Perth. Public shows by local magicians, magic on the television or events sponsored by the West Australian Society of Magicians(WASM) are always being passed on to those interested. If you're reading this and want to be added to a mailing list about the goings on of magic in Perth, send me an
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using this link
and I'll put you on the list most appropriate for you desires. Be sure to let me know what your interest in magic is so I can best help. Don't worry about being flooded with e-mail. It's a low volume list with only very relevant magic related information.
Magic shops on the Internet have by and large replaced the local magic shop in many cities. I lament the passing of those shops which were almost all established as a labor of love rather than with a strict profit motive. Sure, they all want to make money but some were actually created by magicians with no need of income from a magic shop. A case in point is the magic shop Martinka's in New York City, which was originally founded by Harry Houdini, one of the most famous magicians in history. For nearly 100 years now, Martinka's has been trading under a number of different owners, some of whom are nearly as famous as Harry Houdini.
In Perth, the lack of a magic shop is due in large part to the small number of professional and serious amateur magicians. There just aren't enough to support a magic shop but that hasn't stopped some rather heroic attempts. It's been over 10 years since the last shop closed its doors for good and now, the best Perth has to offer is a magic club. But what a club it is!
In my next installment of On Magic, I'll discuss the local club and what it means to me and I hope to other magicians here in Perth. Just to whet your appetite for more, this club is one of the most active clubs I have been a member of in my nearly 50 years of performing magic all over the world. It's been an active club for over 80 years now and it grows better every year.
See you next time!
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 August 2008 )
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Written by Ray Haddad
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Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
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Magic
in Perth!
 Perth Magic proudly presents a one-day 2008 Mini Magic Convention
to be held on 2 August 2008. The function centre behind the
Stringy Bark Steakhouse at 18 Dundebar Rd just off Wanneroo Rd at the traffic light in centre of town, will host this gala event. The convention is
divided into daytime lectures of interest to magicians and a Full
Evening Magic Show beginning at 7:00pm. This show is a family event
that will engage and entertain audiences from 8 to 80!
This
star studded convention begins at 9:00am with information-crammed lectures by 6 Top
Professional Magicians and an award winning Balloon Modeler! A buffet
lunch is included in the Mini Convention fee. The lectures are expected
to conclude around 4pm. The event is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
 The
evening Gala Show is a performance featuring the talent of 8 International
Magicians including Christopher Taylor of Canada, Barry Mawson of Sydney, Hey Presto! of Rockingham, Graham
Justice of the UK, Magic
Ross of Singapore, James
Sleight from Perth, Lynda Harrison of Perth and Ray Haddad from the USA! Experience
Magic
of the Mind, a demonstration of Voodoo Magic, a Truly Dangerous Salad
Demonstration, Card Magic, Vanishing Acts, Puppetry
and much, much more!
Over 2 hours of Terrific, Old-Fashioned Family Entertainment!
Refreshments are available at the venue during both the Convention and the Gala Show!
Convention Tickets (inc. Buffet Lunch) $60 – booking essential; see below
Evening Show Tickets – all seats $15
– may be purchased at the door
Both are available for pre-purchase below.
Don’t
delay! Book NOW!! Pre-booking will close on 31 July, 2008.
Press
passes are available by contacting the event coordinator, Melissa, at
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 July 2008 )
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Written by Ray Haddad
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Thursday, 21 February 2008 |
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This year, on Australia Day 2008, Max
Cramer was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his work in
Maritime History and the Community of Geraldton which Max calls home. For those of you
who are new to the West Australian Society of Magicians, Max is a
long time member of the club and a practicing magician in
Geraldton. He's also the author of Treasures, Tragedies and Trimphs of The Batavia Coast which details just a small portion of his marine archealogy work. You can contact Max for a copy using his
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or phone (08)9921 1354.
Max has been a diver, diving instructor and wreck diver for decades now.
Max, along with the noted historian and newspaper columnist Hugh Edwards , was responsible for discovering and
documenting the history surrounding the Batavia - one of
Australia's most famous shipwrecks. He also helped to document the
first automobile driven in Western Australia when he recovered one
of the wheels to the original machine. The book, Pioneers of the Road, by
the late John Clydesdale, tells the story.
Max, PerthMagic wishes to congratulate you personally for this important and well deserved
recognition of your life's work. Well done!
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 01 March 2008 )
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