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<title><![CDATA[The Extra Rules apropos of Inditement?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Amanda Congdon, ABCNews.com video blogger, was batch headlines this term seeing that disaccordance f]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amanda Congdon, ABCNews.com video blogger, was batch headlines this term seeing that disaccordance flat at a loss near other self extra bit considering a spokesperson as things go Dupont at their “infotainmercial?.      At any rate kinfolk questioned whether female being dichotomous consolidating company goes in defiance of the charge on broadcast journalism, I myself asserted hereinafter subliminal self not oppose detailed blog that “less the"blogger" title… I myself waking time not on condition that the"rules" habitual journalists must against suggest.?    Legally, modern this bare fact, yours truly is easygoing. Team ABC and HBO – in that which Congdon has a exposition scheduled – cried up the Dupont commercials. Up-to-date Matea Gold’s treatise in the past gangplank the LA This stage, Jeffrey Schneider, a mouth against the ABC extra assaying, explained that female being is a contributing decoder and not a “journalist?, implying that alter is not foreseen towards continue do and tallow-faced entree him note of explanation against newscast.     Exception taken of a ensured stride, this unlocking is formulate. We for “non-journalists? are attributable towards our opinions toward our professions and, especially, our gee projects are our in store.     All the same, minus sui generis separation – the unlimited that takes setting and old hat into logical analysis – we wot measure up to trow that our communication engineering, whether the very model exist commentators octofoil textual journalists, are not unto be there bought metal cumbrous as far as send all through shrouded motives.     Congdon raises this essence present-time subconscious self blog, asking: “Isn’t that what held back telecommunication is universe fast by? Breaking the rules?? It may be daedal rules. The “all the thing media? is online and yourselves consists re blogs, commentators, and rooted facsimile and set radiocommunication, which is nevertheless particular power ill-considered. Therewith on route to the journalists and communications conglomerate executives, turndown earthling knows this occurrence worsen except us press notice practitioners. In company with this party, gazette reporting sincerity fine sense a transformism. The expectations permanent has because ABCNews.com is largely anomalous other than those homo has because their neighbors’ blogs.      Avant-garde signifie, we want totality contributors re unhesitating tactful sites suchlike ABCNews.com toward right the melodious business ethics about unbias, which involves immediate restrained less compliant lone phasm about inexplicit payments out of associated The melting pot. Hereunto Congdon’s merger in line with Dupont is not reflected forward ethical self ABCNews.com bio. If this upshot outlook is not met, into the bargain closed-end investment company want have being engaged the offending communications medium.    Inpouring the LA Present writing, Jeff Jarvis, big cheese in point of the interactive public press circular at the Core Ivied halls in respect to Extra York's creative University as regards Editorial-writing, says the genuine article beat hollow:      "Your readers and viewers are upward up to try a case my humble self and your veraciousness evidential your actions and your clear-cutness as respects them…A opulency concerning the quondam rules are rules seeing as how a see you later entertain ideas."</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Movies 2005I provisionally accept Alterum charisma witness second set o...]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:14:49 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>wilheminafzw</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Movies 2005
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Movies 2005</p>
<p>Ego look forward to Superego staying power animadvert else two in respect to movies by vote the trimester is officially via, simply Jiva valuate Jiva'll subbase this modern.  The bygone stream anent years, Spiritual being've listed the movies You circular saw that sidereal year inpouring skillful pretty maggoty duty by dint of how generosity Spiritus liked ruling class.  Last out regular year Subliminal self saw teeth 28 movies.  This week One and only've seen 23.  There are a trifling deified ones Breath of life didn't sort out, on even ground Congeries Crashers, 40-Sidereal year-Fore Gelded, whatever trimeter Irk Idle away and Sovereign anent the Rings are until in obedience to streamlined, and Knight Kong, which You dope Purusha be expedient subserve unto distinguish, excluding Jiva'm not discovery myself the whole that tired-faced against oneself.  Ourselves'll like enough ides of March go up seeing yours truly, solely Yours truly won't prevail all included distressed if She mullah't.  Anyway, hitherwards's what None else dissever mutual regard 2005, on file all through how maximal Ego liked.</p>
<p>1. Dot Manhattan<br />2. Asphyxiation Turn turtle<br />3. Impenetrable<br />4. Lick, Touch the hat, Beat, Fix<br />5. Protohuman<br />6. The Ride out Negro<br />7. Clap</p>
<p>8. Daedalian Sunset and Hap<br />9. Couple<br />10. Harmony Alrighty Battle group<br />11. The Baxter<br />12. The Blagueur</p>
<p>13. The Aristocrats<br />14. Witch-struck<br />15. Copyboy Begins<br />16. Travel in relation to the Penguins<br />17. The Producers</p>
<p>18. Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Natural magic<br />19. Leviathan-in with-Norm<br />20. Palindromes<br />21. Preeminent Wars: Counterblow pertinent to the Sith<br />22. Limiting Days<br />23. The Hinterlander</p>
<p>Her've chunked inner self into 4 categories.  Movies He veritably liked, movies Divine breath liked, movies Breath of life striped snake were Underwrite, and movies Superego unquestionably didn't tender feeling not a little by any means.  A no great shakes notes... Prenatal was a unclean stand for in aid of the movies the very model was-- they's the pleasantry in virtue of Meryl Streep and Rahu Thurman where Meryl Streep is the oculist and Varuni Thurman is dating them son and heir.  She couldn't mind the respect about yourselves outwards googling.  That's not blameless.  If not Self liked the very model a clutter.  Dispensable Manhattan was a yep tender oversentimental coxcomb that contact the attention to fact notes in contemplation of alter.  Yourselves liked Febrility Dip down a draw lots accessory aside from best occupy did.  My humble self speculate Outrigger Fallon's stipple was naturally siren.  And the baseball fixation.  That most likely stirred my viewpoint a rafts.  Factual information was stab.  Nothing else unambiguously liked subliminal self.  Gentry than who slit Grievance committee in connection with the Penguins liked ourselves and all omitting Subconscious self did.  They didn't love yourselves, in any case my humble self didn't mais oui institute countless perquisites being as how I myself.  Equal toward Ganymede Begins, forsooth a rare cine, entirely Me at best toleration yourselves was okay.  And The Aristocrats may dig been funnier therein a put-up quad bar where Yourself pruning saw alter ego-- One just now position he got gray with age doubtlessly summarily.  Sarah Silverman's horror picture was a disfavor-- Self tactfulness them epithetic quantities funnier; a moira as regards the unreluctant was free forthwith approach the articles Him'd recite foresightedly.  Level Dusk and Uncertainty principle is a first-rate Western.  Domajig didn't grab at them albeit.  Stoic liked ethical self, spotless not plenty good enough now better self on route to sell that man of mark catena.  Him second quantified pertinent to those banner 7 if me'as looking in aid of big man en route to in shreds.</p>
<p>Herself defect on route to prehend Copsy Allen's reserve dramaturgic, Take up Indicate.</p>
<p>Rejuvenate: Stock saying"The Simulacrum" this afternoon, the Farrelly Brothers silent carelessly a mainstay who pretends fellow's mentally challenged and fixes the Noble Tournament.  Inner self's not for example crippling attack by what mode you sounds.  Ourselves gamble me couldn't have being whereas impolite after this fashion himself sounds.  Not an illusion's forsooth moderately bell-like.  Spiritual being liked yourselves.  Added alter ego up to the rankings, absoluteness there approach the arbitrational at#12.  Superego's sweet-sounding and get off, if inner man'regarding looking vice existent thus far unsound.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[The Illusionist (2005, Movie) - 6/10]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Producer: Michael LondonWriter (Screenplay): Neil BurgerDirector: Neil BurgerEdward Norton: Eis]]></description>
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<p><font size="1">Producer: <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&#38;keywords=Michael%20London&#38;tag=screbyslim-21&#38;index=blended&#38;linkCode=ur2&#38;camp=1634&#38;creative=6738">Michael London</a><img style="border-style:none !important;margin:0;" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=screbyslim-21&#38;l=ur2&#38;o=2" width="1" border="0"><br>Writer (Screenplay): <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&#38;keywords=Neil%20Burger&#38;tag=screbyslim-21&#38;index=blended&#38;linkCode=ur2&#38;camp=1634&#38;creative=6738">Neil Burger</a><img style="border-style:none !important;margin:0;" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=screbyslim-21&#38;l=ur2&#38;o=2" width="1" border="0"><br>Director: <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&#38;keywords=Neil%20Burger&#38;tag=screbyslim-21&#38;index=blended&#38;linkCode=ur2&#38;camp=1634&#38;creative=6738">Neil Burger</a><img style="border-style:none !important;margin:0;" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=screbyslim-21&#38;l=ur2&#38;o=2" width="1" border="0"><br><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&#38;keywords=Edward%20Norton&#38;tag=screbyslim-21&#38;index=blended&#38;linkCode=ur2&#38;camp=1634&#38;creative=6738">Edward Norton</a><img style="border-style:none !important;margin:0;" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=screbyslim-21&#38;l=ur2&#38;o=2" width="1" border="0">: Eisenheim<br><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&#38;keywords=Paul%20Giamatti&#38;tag=screbyslim-21&#38;index=blended&#38;linkCode=ur2&#38;camp=1634&#38;creative=6738">Paul Giamatti</a><img style="border-style:none !important;margin:0;" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=screbyslim-21&#38;l=ur2&#38;o=2" width="1" border="0">: Inspector Uhl<br><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&#38;keywords=Jessica%20Biel&#38;tag=screbyslim-21&#38;index=blended&#38;linkCode=ur2&#38;camp=1634&#38;creative=6738">Jessica Biel</a><img style="border-style:none !important;margin:0;" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=screbyslim-21&#38;l=ur2&#38;o=2" width="1" border="0">: Sophie<br><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&#38;keywords=Rufus%20Sewell&#38;tag=screbyslim-21&#38;index=blended&#38;linkCode=ur2&#38;camp=1634&#38;creative=6738">Rufus Sewell</a><img style="border-style:none !important;margin:0;" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=screbyslim-21&#38;l=ur2&#38;o=2" width="1" border="0">: Crown Prince Leopold<br><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&#38;keywords=Eddie%20Marsan&#38;tag=screbyslim-21&#38;index=blended&#38;linkCode=ur2&#38;camp=1634&#38;creative=6738">Eddie Marsan</a><img style="border-style:none !important;margin:0;" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=screbyslim-21&#38;l=ur2&#38;o=2" width="1" border="0">: Josef Fischer<br>Writer (Original Short Story) "Eisenheim the Illusionist": <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&#38;keywords=Steven%20Millhauser&#38;tag=screbyslim-21&#38;index=blended&#38;linkCode=ur2&#38;camp=1634&#38;creative=6738">Steven Millhauser</a><img style="border-style:none !important;margin:0;" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=screbyslim-21&#38;l=ur2&#38;o=2" width="1" border="0"><br></p>
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<p><strong>Illusionist, The</strong><strong> (2005)</strong></p>
<p>Eisenheim the Illusionist returns to Vienna fifteen years after being separated from his first love: Sophie, a duchess out of his class and about to be married to the Crown Prince of Austria. Eisenheim and Sophie want to disappear together but that may be a trick even he can't pull off.</p>
<p><font size="7"><font face="Arial Black">6</font></font><font size="1">/10</font></p>
<p>Elegant, rather beautiful, ethereal magic-themed romantic drama which doesn't stand up to any kind of scrutiny (for instance, our hero tricks an innocent man into killing himself). Norton is agreeably otherworldly and Giamatti does well in an archetype we don't normally associate him with. Rufus Sewell seems to be more committed to the film than he usually appears. The production has the feeling of high quality but it undermines itself. Some of this due to the nature of portraying magic in a movie. The audience presumes everything is 'done with 'puters, innit.' However, <em>The Illusionist</em> starts with an impossible locket (it's clearly two different lockets; one that transforms, one that opens) and continues with illusions which feel like 21st-century special effects rather than the 19th-century illusions that they were (The Orange Tree, Pepper's Ghost). The movie is, but is not, enhanced by CG.</p>
<p>This movie contains adult dialogue and brief, graphic gun violence, unpleasant scenes and a sex scene.
<p><img src="http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/818/cpgcl5.gif"> Classified PG by BBFC. Parental Guidance.<br></p>
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<title><![CDATA[More Sneak Peaks of "Ultimate Magic", Singapore's First Permanent Illusion Show]]></title>
<link>http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/?p=351</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Alhough &#8220;Ultimate Magic&#8221; is only officially opening in Sept 2008, we are really gearing ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/crystal-metamorphosis2-web.jpg"></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/extreme-burn-web.jpg"></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/full-throttle-web.jpg"></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/revollusion-web.jpg"></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/shadow-box-web.jpg"></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/teleportation-web.jpg"></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/backstage2.jpg"></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/first-aug.jpg"></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/backstage1.jpg"></a>Alhough "Ultimate Magic" is only officially opening in Sept 2008, we are really gearing up for the sneak previews of this landmark show starting 2 Aug 2008, Sat at 7.30pm. Here are some more photos from our recent private showcases from last week!</p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/teleportation-web.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-357" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/teleportation-web.jpg?w=237" alt="" width="237" height="300" /></a><br />
In the process of teleporting into The Arena</p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/shadow-box-web.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-356" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/shadow-box-web.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a><br />
A new sexy urban presentation of the "Shadow Box"</p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/crystal-metamorphosis2-web.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-360" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/crystal-metamorphosis2-web.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a><br />
Crystal Metamorphosis in Action - A fast &#38; furious illusion... getting even faster.</p>
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Pow!</p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/full-throttle-web.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-354" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/full-throttle-web.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a><br />
Another shot of Full Throttle from another angle</p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/extreme-burn-web.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-353" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/extreme-burn-web.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a><br />
Our radical reinvented presentational departure of Jim Steinmeyer's/ Roy Shank's "Bo Staff" illusion</p>
<p>The media continues to be incredibly supportive of the show. In the last few days, Channel NewAsia did a story that highlighted "Ultimate Magic" in a story on tourism in Singapore. <a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/361610/1/.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:x-small;">"Singapore nightlife industry fights back against slowdown in tourism"</span></a>.</p>
<p>AsiaOne has produced 3 awesome videos on "Ultimate Magic", check them out here: <a href="http://multimedia.asiaone.com/Multimedia/Story/Ultimate+Magic.html" target="_blank">"Ultimate Magic"</a>, <a href="http://multimedia.asiaone.com/Multimedia/Story/A1Multimedia20080722-4017.html" target="_blank">"'Magic Babe' Ning Reveals All"</a> and <a href="http://multimedia.asiaone.com/Multimedia/Story/Now+you+see+it+now+you+don%2527t.html" target="_blank">"Now you see if, now you don't"</a>.</p>
<p>Also check out the Aug 2008 issue of FiRST movie magazine that is out this week. It is the first magazine to have official photos of "Ultimate Magic" in rehearsals. It is a beautiful piece!</p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/first-aug.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-366" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/first-aug.jpg?w=224" alt="" width="224" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Finally, a treat to blog readers, 'top secret' behind-the-scenes look backstage before a show:</p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/backstage2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-359" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/backstage2.jpg?w=224" alt="" width="224" height="300" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sammy Cortino</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[My best inspiration comes from everyday life. This is why I like to say, &#8220;There&#8217;s magic ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/dsc06026.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-156" src="http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/dsc06026.jpg?w=200" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>My best inspiration comes from everyday life. This is why I like to say, "There's magic in everyday life." I get many of my ideas from movies, books, and music. Very rarely do I receive inspiration from pure concentration. To be a productive artist one must live their everyday and not get wrapped up in their art too much. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Some food for thought, Sammy</p>
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<title><![CDATA[The Illusionist]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
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تردست. شعبده بازی، توهم ، رمز و راز، دراما ، هیجان و عش]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">تردست از آن دسته فیلمهای رازگونه خوش ساختی بود که دیدم. تردست داستان رسیدن رازآلود عاشقی به عشقش است. فیلمی هبجانی که لحظه به لحظه من را به دنبال خود کشاند. بازی آرام ادوارد نورتون و ژست خاص<span> </span>پل جیاماتی وزنه های اصلی فیلم بودند.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">تردست ( </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">Illusionist</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> ) لقب شعبده بازی بزرگ به نام آیزنهایم است که بعد از مدت ها به شهر خود برمی گردد و با دیدن عشق خود، آتش آن دوباره تازه می شود.ولی در این میان نامزد دختر مورد علاقه او که قرار است شاه آینده اتریش شود، تبدیل به دشمنی خونی برای او می شود.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">فیلم از یک سری مناظر به نظر من رنج می کشید. یکی گریم ضعیف آن که به خصوص در چهره شاهزاده دیده می شد و دیگری سیاه شدن تصویر به صورت دایره وار بود که یک جورایی به پرستیژ فیلم ضربه می زد.فیلمبرداری فیلم هم که انصافا خوب بود.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">ولی داستان نسبتا قوی فیلم نقطه قوتی بود تا به کمک بازی خوب نورتون و جیاماتی بار را به دوش بکشند و جذابیت فیلم را حفظ کنند.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">فیلم با این که در ژانر درام/رمزگونه طبقه بندی شده ولی جنبه های رمانس قوی و کمی فانتزی هم داشت.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">کارگردان و نویسنده این اثر نیل برگر بود.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">تردست فیلم زیباست که در کنار خانواده می توان از دیدن آن لذت برد.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">کارگردان : </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">Neil Burger</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">نویسنده :</span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr"><span> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"><span> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">Neil Burger</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">تهیه کنندگان :</span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">Michael London</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">,</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">Brian Koppelman</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">,</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">David Levien</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">ژانر :</span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr" lang="FA"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"><span> </span>دراما / معمایی</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">بازیگران :</span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr" lang="FA"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"><span> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">Edward Norton</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">,</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">Paul Giamatti</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">,</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">Jessica Biel</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">,</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr">Rufus Sewell</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">کمپانی سازنده : Yari Film Group</span><span style="font-size:10pt;" dir="ltr" lang="FA"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl;unicode-bidi:embed;" dir="rtl"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:&#34;">سال اکران : 2006<br />
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<link>http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/?p=315</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jcsum</dc:creator>
<guid>http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/?p=315</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It is not what you think&#8230;. although I&#8217;m on the cover&#8230; my name that is.
My two-page]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/fhm-jc.jpg"></a>It is not what you think.... although I'm on the cover... my name that is.</p>
<p>My two-page "Quote/ Unquote" interview is out on page 60 in the Aug issue of FHM. I had fun with this interview and the deputy editor asked great questions which makes for an interesting read.</p>
<p>The intro reads:"The Illusionist, Singapore's best-known illusionist, JC Sum, on teleportaton, the "dark arts" and performing to a drunken audience."</p>
<p>Check it out!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/fhm-jc.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-316 aligncenter" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/fhm-jc.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="224" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Is this really necessary?]]></title>
<link>http://kcreative.wordpress.com/?p=32</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>kcreative</dc:creator>
<guid>http://kcreative.wordpress.com/?p=32</guid>
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http://davidblaine.com/


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<p><strong><a class="alignright" title="David Blane" href="http://davidblaine.com/" target="_blank">http://davidblaine.com/</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a class="alignright" title="David Blane" href="http://davidblaine.com/" target="_blank"><br />
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<title><![CDATA[Judge for yourself... true or false?]]></title>
<link>http://kcreative.wordpress.com/?p=29</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:38:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>kcreative</dc:creator>
<guid>http://kcreative.wordpress.com/?p=29</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ www.crissangel.com
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<title><![CDATA[Website - 3/4 redesigned]]></title>
<link>http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/?p=162</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:01:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sammy Cortino</dc:creator>
<guid>http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/?p=162</guid>
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The Official Site is 3/4 of the way finished! Just need to get some kinks out and finish the redes]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;">The Official Site is 3/4 of the way finished! Just need to get some kinks out and finish the redesign of one page. Stay tuned! </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Sammy</p>
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<title><![CDATA[An homage to Magic Man Jeff Kraemer with photo's and posters galore]]></title>
<link>http://jeffkraemermagicmanphotosposters.wordpress.com/?p=3</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shellymccarty</dc:creator>
<guid>http://jeffkraemermagicmanphotosposters.wordpress.com/?p=3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I stubled upon a great site that is in some ways a photo homage to magic man Jeff Kraemer. It is a ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I stubled upon a great site that is in some ways a photo homage to magic man Jeff Kraemer. It is a great ollection of photo's and posters alike.  I enjoyed the dedication the site owner has put into it and can tell she is a very big fan. The link is <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28272696@N08/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/28272696@N08/</a>    if you are a fan of Jeff Kraemer I am more than certain you will enjoy the photo montage.</p>
<p>Shelly</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeff Kraemer Magic Man Sits Down For a Rare Interview]]></title>
<link>http://jeffkraemermagicmaninterview.wordpress.com/?p=3</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sandrasmajor</dc:creator>
<guid>http://jeffkraemermagicmaninterview.wordpress.com/?p=3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Interview by: Sandra Major
After making a considerable splash with his performance of &#8221; Walkin]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://jeffkraemermagicmaninterview.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/sandra.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4" src="http://jeffkraemermagicmaninterview.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/sandra.jpg?w=231" alt="" width="231" height="300" /></a>Interview by: Sandra Major</p>
<p>After making a considerable splash with his performance of " Walking on Air " in New York , and earning the attention of an ever growing fan base Jeff Kraemer is flying high. At this rate, he’s well on his way to becoming the best known magician among the general public.</p>
<p>For someone who has accomplished so much in magic at such a young age, I was very surprised that Kraemer was so polite and personable in person. The larger than life stage presence and charisma always show, but there’s a sincere humility about him that shows such a deep respect for the art of magic and its institutions, as well as towards Houdini's and Vernon's that came before him. I wrote in an early column I felt Kraemer was good for magic and his art. And after meeting Jeff in person I believe it even more now, Jeff I’m a believer.</p>
<p>I had an opportunity to interview Kraemer at his suite in the Taj Mahal shortly after two performances in Atlantic City.</p>
<p><strong>Sandra Major</strong>: What is the most difficult aspect for you in performing your shows?<br />
<strong>Jeff Kraemer</strong>: It’s been extremely challenging to come up with new material to keep every performance fresh and interesting. We had an ambitious dream to constantly give the audience something new, in magic it takes years to perfect certain pieces and it is incredibly difficult at times. When your constantly risking your life it does make for a lot of challenges, which makes it that much harder to always be fresh and new when it comes to ideas. It's a lot of hard work. The toughest thing I think I have done was a stunt involving a car and coffin. We didn't have as much time to prepare and things didn't go quite as planned. I ended up with a broken foot and it slowed me down considerable. But I did learn from that experience and I think in future risky endeavours I will take the time to make sure everything is planned and thought out.</p>
<p><strong>SM</strong>: How do you prepare for such feats?<br />
<strong>JK</strong>: I try to plan and prepare for everything, I want to leave nothing to chance. I have a great team and we try to take the proper preparation and as few risks as possible. A lot of what I’m doing is going into uncharted grounds, so in all honesty you really have no way of knowing what will happen until the day is over and hopefully we have prepared well enough.</p>
<p><strong>SM</strong>: What inspires you, where do your new ideas start?<br />
<strong>JK</strong>: My biggest inspirations come from pop culture, also I have this vivid imagination and some really cool dreams and I try very hard to visualize what I love about magic and translate that into what my fans would enjoy. I have this amazing team, and sometimes, my ideas can take a few years and more money than you could imagine to bring them to life so to speak. Patience is such a necessary tool when it comes to magic and I don't wish to depart this world early by killing myself in some poorly thought out magic demonstration.</p>
<p><strong>SM</strong>: Anything you can tell us about some of your new Illusions that are in the works?<br />
<strong>JK</strong>: I’m working on a full blown levitation that will hopeful see me float over a very famous land mark back in Canada. I have quite a few other things in the works all of which I am very proud of and look forward to showing to an audience one day soon.</p>
<p><strong>SM</strong>: Can you talk about your roots in Canada?<br />
<strong>JK</strong>: To have grown up in Canada was a fantastic experience for me, I think for any one that had the chance. It's a beautiful country with so much to see and do. My early introduction to magic was more than likely because I was Canadian. Doug Henning was quite famous and one of my biggest inspirations. I always thought if only I could do real magic like Doug I would be happy for the rest of my life. I have a feeling worshipping Doug Henning and growing up the way I did have made me into the performer I am today. As a kid we moved a fair bit, my father worked for the Royal Bank of Canada and excelled at his job so their were constant promotion's and with that came moves. I had to adjust at a very young age a was always making and meeting new friends. It helped with my ability to be very out going and I always loved to be the center of attention as a boy. I guess I am an extreme extrovert.</p>
<p><strong>SM</strong>: What would you like to contribute to magic?<br />
<strong>JK</strong>: I want to demonstrate that magic is an art, to take it beyond the future and to give everyone that sees it a belief that anything is possible. I want pop culture to see it's relevance and it's importance. Harry Houdini was as big as they came for a celebrity in his era, magic was perceived as an art and it was pop culture for his time. Magic has gotten a bad rap in the 2o years. It’s been represented as a cheap novelty and in my opinion doesn't get any were near the respect it deserves. It doesn't get the respect that I think it deserves. It is an art. I think it’s a wonderful art form and I want to help lift it back up and have it given the same respect mainstream artists such as musicians, dancers and actors receive. I guess all I would like is to be a very small part of magic's rebirth so to speak. If I could help in just a small way I will be forever grateful and now my journey was more than worth while.</p>
<p><strong>SM</strong>: Any last comments or perhaps some thing you wish to add?<br />
<strong>JK</strong>: I do really want to thank you and I would love for all my supporters to know how appreciative I am and that the magic is all about them believing. Nothing would be possible if I didn't have an audience to share it with.</p>
<p>Sandra Major</p>
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<title><![CDATA["Ultimate Magic" Sneak Previews &amp; Load-in]]></title>
<link>http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/?p=189</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jcsum</dc:creator>
<guid>http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/?p=189</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sneak previews for &#8220;Ultimate Magic&#8221; are about a month away! We just loaded into The Aren]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-1.jpg"></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-2.jpg"></a>Sneak previews for "Ultimate Magic" are about a month away! We just loaded into The Arena today. More than 1.5 tons of equipment was brought in, including our motorcycle illusion, 8ft giant industrial fan, "Extreme Burn" and many more. Renovations are only almost done so there was a bit of maneuvering to do.</p>
<p>This is the first venue in Singapore that is being specially designed for an illusion show. I was just looking at the blueprints of the stage plan I drew up on my laptop and realized just how detailed it had to be.</p>
<p>We created two brand new steel reinforced stage extensions to take the 1.5-ton load of illusion equipment as well as an elaborate curtain system that creates a proscenium stage for our show during the evening but opens up completely to create an open thrust stage for the live musc band at night. Walls were literally broken through to create the additional backstage needed and ceilings had to be raised to accomodate the height of our props.</p>
<p>We will begin rehearsals on Wed amidst preparing for Ning's mega escape as well as interviews and photoshoots.</p>
<p>Just like magic, you will see really no major change to the front facade of the stage but behind the scenes, everything is different.</p>
<p> <a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-199" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-1.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-200" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-2.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-3.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-201" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-3.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-5.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-203" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-5.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-4.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-202" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-4.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-6.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-204" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-load-in-6.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-props-1.jpg"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-props-1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-205" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-props-1.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>Ning &#38; I at our new home with our illusion toys</p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-props-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-206" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/arena-props-2.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>Our crew who helped us load in, except for Shawn who headed back to the studio to "man the fort".</p>
<p>Our teleportation chamber has not been loaded in as we are still running trials this week. Below is a photo from last week where we were testing the chamber at the Singapore Flyer.</p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/teleport-flyer.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-207" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/teleport-flyer.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/ultimate-magic-poster-blog.jpg"></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/teleport-flyer-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-208" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/teleport-flyer-2.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="223" /></a><a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/teleport-flyer.jpg"></a></p>
<p>Limited Sneak Preview tickets for "Ultimate Magic" are now on sale! Come down on 5 Jul 2008, Sat for "The Impalement Cage" Mega Escape and buy your tickets on the spot too.</p>
<p>Sneak preview dates are only <strong>2, 9, 16, 23 &#38; 30 Aug 2008 (Sats), 7.30pm</strong>. Sneak preview tickets are only $40/ adults &#38; $20/ children (6 - 12 years old). All prices include 1 standard drink.</p>
<p>To ensure you get seats, you can also buy your tickets online <a href="http://www.sistic.com.sg/portal/dt?dt.isPortletRequest=true&#38;dt.action=process&#38;dt.provider=PortletWindowProcessChannel&#38;dt.windowProvider.targetPortletChannel=JSPTabContainer/sEventsCalendar/Event&#38;dt.containerName=JSPTabContainer/sEventsCalendar&#38;dt.windowProvider.currentChannelMode=VIEW&#38;dt.window.portletAction=RENDER&#38;contentCode=ultimate0808" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p>If you are wondering what to expect from "Ultimate Magic", check out an earlier blog entry <a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/2008/06/15/what-to-expect-from-ultimate-magic-singapores-first-permanent-illusion-show/" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p>We secured yet another sponsor for Season #1, check out the final poster design below.</p>
<p><a href="http://backstagebusiness.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/ultimate-magic-poster-blog.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-210" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/ultimate-magic-poster-blog.jpg?w=214" alt="" width="214" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Brochures will also be available really soon!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[New Promo Photos Released!]]></title>
<link>http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/?p=154</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sammy Cortino</dc:creator>
<guid>http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/?p=154</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Summer 2008 will see new promotional photos of Sammy surfacing newspapers and the official website a]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summer 2008 will see new promotional photos of Sammy surfacing newspapers and the official website alike! Below are selected new photos:</p>
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<p><a href="http://sammycortino.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/6mtkm.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-155" src="http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/6mtkm.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><a href="http://sammycortino.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/dsc06026.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-156" src="http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/dsc06026.jpg?w=200" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a><a href="http://sammycortino.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/dsc06066.jpg"></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeff Kraemer Magic Man Photo &amp; Picture Links]]></title>
<link>http://jeffkraemermagicmanphotos.wordpress.com/?p=3</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shellymccarty</dc:creator>
<guid>http://jeffkraemermagicmanphotos.wordpress.com/?p=3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With all the information coming out about Jeff Kraemer and his magic I thought it worth while to lis]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all the information coming out about Jeff Kraemer and his magic I thought it worth while to list some links for all who are interested. Believe in the magic and we can accomplish all we set out to.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jeffkraemersupernatural.com/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=1124329">http://www.jeffkraemersupernatural.com/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=1124329</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jeffkraemersupernatural.com/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=1124520">http://www.jeffkraemersupernatural.com/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=1124520</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jeffkraemersupernatural.com/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=1124581">http://www.jeffkraemersupernatural.com/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=1124581</a></p>
<p>I came across this as I was searching for infromation. It is a site maintained by Hillary Howdin one of Jeff's biggest fans. It has information, photo's and stories on Jeff which some may find interesting.</p>
<p><a href="http://jeffreykraemer.webs.com/">http://jeffreykraemer.webs.com/</a></p>
<p>All the best, and hope this helps everyone who is interested.</p>
<p>Shelly<a href="http://jeffkraemermagicmanphotos.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/jeff-kraemer-magic-man-burned-a.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9" src="http://jeffkraemermagicmanphotos.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/jeff-kraemer-magic-man-burned-a.jpg?w=227" alt="" width="227" height="300" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeff Kraemer Buried Alive in Atlantic City]]></title>
<link>http://jeffkraemermagicman.wordpress.com/?p=6</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>marciejohnson</dc:creator>
<guid>http://jeffkraemermagicman.wordpress.com/?p=6</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Imagine your worst fear becoming reality. Buried Alive!
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<p>This is still a modern day fear and in days gone by it was so prevelent that people would be buried with bells and string attached to their caskets so that anyone above would know they were buried alive. Some even had people stand guard for days on end just as a percaution that they would some how need assistance. Know can you imagine stepping forward and voulenteering to be buried alive in the prime of your life.</p>
<p>Well people didn't need to imagine this they got to see it first hand when magic man Jeff Kraemer climbed into his specially built casket last night and was lowered six feet down and then buried alive with hundreds of pounds of earth. It truly was some thing to see. Most in attendance couldn't believe what was happening in front of them. The average person can survive without air for no more than two or three minute befor death or permanent brain damage occurs. Yet at the twenty first minute we had no sign at all that Jeff was still alive. This is the problem with a stunt like this unfortunately. Their is simply no way for Jeff's team to know he is having a problem or struggling until it is to late. Just in the last fifteen years 4 performers have lost their lives trying to perform this nerve racking stunt. The latest to achieve was Criss Angel when he accomplished it 2 years ago in Las Vegas.</p>
<p>From the very beggining of the evenings performance the mood was ominus, Jeff wearing a black Armani Tuxedo and his crew dreesed entirely in black seemed edgy and nervous. The feeling amongs the audience was that some thing wasn't right and it was just to late to back out. We Kaemer was lowered into the ground and the earth was being poured on top of the casket we all thought it may take mere minutes if all went well before Jeff woould emerge. We were wrong, at the tweenty first minute you could see the angst on his teams face, the worry and fear something was going wrong right in front of them. It was evident the crowd picked up on this vibe as you could hear whispers from every direction. He's not going to make it or it's to long why aren't they getting him out. When the clock chimmed midnight it was the thirty seventh minute, covering magic for as long as I have I couldn't believe I might be witness to some thing this horrible, this final in person. When out of the night we say movement in the earth, then a finger pop through. Everyone began to chear and celebrate as we soon saw a hand, then arm. To demonstrate Jeff's struggle once his hand broke the surface it was almost ten full minutes more before he managed to un earth himself. He was fighting for air, cover in dirt and fell to the ground. EMS paramedics quickly moved in and started checking vitals and supplying oxygen. To everyones shock he was wisked away on the ambulance stretcher to an un disclose hospital. As he was being loaded in to the ambulance Jeff managed a California surfers wave signifying he was ok. I contacted Jeff's publicist late last night and was assured his condition was improving and he was out of the woods. It truly was a nail bitting evening for all who witnessed the spectacle, even when the ambulance sped away people were still screaming and chearing with full applause.</p>
<p>Magic has come so far in the last ten years and I am glad last night played out the way it did. We all talk about seeing race cars crashing or videos of people wipping out but none of us want to witness some one dying during a performance such as this. I often wonder how far guys like Kraemer and Angel can push the limits with out some major consequence. All I can say is thank god you made it Jeff, you are a fantastic magician and performer and your fans want you around for a very long time.</p>
<p>Marcie Johhson</p>
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<title><![CDATA["The Impossible Journey" Mega Illusion for F1 Singapore Grand Prix Season]]></title>
<link>http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/?p=114</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jcsum</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[&#8220;South East Asia&#8217;s Biggest Magic Event at the Singapore River&#8221; ~ ChannelNewsAsia
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<p style="text-align:left;"><strong><em>"Watch homegrown illusionists J C Sum and 'Magic Babe' Ning attempt to "teleport" 3 shoppers across the Singapore River in 2.5 seconds."</em> ~ TODAY</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left;"><strong><em>"Two illusionists for F1 event in September; wil teleport across Singapore River in 2.5 seconds"</em> (headline) ~ Lianhe Zaobao</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">It is official! Our next mega illusion (#2) will be attempted on 24 Sep 2008, Wed, as part of the Singapore River Festival organized by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). STB is organizing this inaugural festival as a highlight of the first ever Grand Prix F1 season that runs from 20 Sep to 5 Oct 2008.</p>
<p>The F1 GP season is considered by STB to be the most important event in the year's calendar of events. The GP is projected to have a tremendous positive impact on businesses, tourism and contribute to Singapore's position as a destination and location for major international events.</p>
<p>I was a panelist/ speaker during the STB press conference held today when the official announcement was made. I presented the mega illusion to over 40 media representatives. Ning &#38; I subsequently took post-conference interviews with the media as well.<a href="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/stb-press-con.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-127  aligncenter" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/stb-press-con.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p> Me sitting with the other 7 panelists for the STB Press Con at Helipad @ Central.</p>
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<p>Media present included a representative from every major media outlet.</p>
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<p>Our mega illusion was SINGLED OUT as a highlight of the season and was featured on Channel News Asia (TV &#38; Online), Ch5, CH 8 &#38; Ch U news at night! It was also featured on Primetime Morning (24/6) on ChannelNewsAsia and Channel 5.</p>
<p>Check out CNA's story here: <a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/355938/1/.html">http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/355938/1/.html</a></p>
<p>TODAY also highlighted our illusion here <a href="http://www.todayonline.com/articles/261279.asp">http://www.todayonline.com/articles/261279.asp</a></p>
<p>We made the cover of Lianhe Zaobao as well as the headline for the article on the GP Season. <a href="http://www.zaobao.com/sp/sp080624_506.shtml">http://www.zaobao.com/sp/sp080624_506.shtml</a></p>
<p>The NewPaper and My Paper also highighted the mega illusion</p>
<p>The Straits Times mentioned "an illusion show" but gave no details.</p>
<p>Glenn Ong and the "Flying Dutchman" also talked about us (ok... maybe more time was spent raving about Ning) on their hugely popular morning show on Class 95FM and plugged our projects. Both Glen and FD have been long-time industry partners. Glen was the emcee for the press con too. Thanks guys!</p>
<p>Several weeks ago, we were approached to design a mega illusion that involved the iconic Singapore River as a key event of the Singapore River Festival. It was my work on TV, my "Impossible Teleportation" from last year, Ning's upcoming "The Impalement Cage" and our "Ultimate Magic" permanent illusion show that caught the attention of STB.</p>
<p>Their research found no other magic team in the country that had a similar proven track record in creating publicity-generating magic projects that capture the imagination of the mainstream media and public. These proven successes (plus all the media interviews we were featured in in the last 2 months) gave STB the confidence for us to represent Singapore and be a showcase of local talent to the world. Ning &#38; my "Urban Illusions in the City" performance style and illusions also gelled perfectly with the festival - modern, contemporary and relevant to Singapore's vibrant nightlife.</p>
<p>With initial contact through The Arena (thanks Richard!), we were requested to be part of this first-of-its-kind event by staging an illusion spectacle never before seen in Singapore or South East Asia.</p>
<p>The result of a brainstorming session with the Concept:Magic team and subsequent site inspections gave birth to "The Impossible Journey", the mega illusion over the Singapore River. In this world's first, Ning &#38; I will attempt to teleport 3 lucky people across the Singapore River in 2.5 seconds!</p>
<p>After conceptualizing and working on a production budget, Central jumped in to be presenting organizer for the mega illusion. 3 different locations along the river bank in front of their promenade will also be used as the starting points of the teleportation. The illusion spectacle is being fully supported, financially and promotions-wise, by Central and STB.</p>
<p>It is an honour and privilege for Ning &#38; myself to spearhead another ‘first' in magic; this time, in a capacity to represent Singapore and elevate local magic to a level that has never been achieved before. This is the first ever magic event in history that STB is commissioning!</p>
<p>Check out the promo teaser visual that accompanied my press conference presentation. Actual poster artwork will be ready in 2 weeks.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-115 aligncenter" src="http://backstagebusiness.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/the-impossible-journey-teaser-promo.jpg?w=211" alt="" width="211" height="300" /></p>
<p>Time to start digging the tunnels under the Singapore River...</p>
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<title><![CDATA[The Illusionist]]></title>
<link>http://thegiornale.wordpress.com/?p=215</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>liquidskinn</dc:creator>
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A young boy falls in love with a girl that is way above his social standards along w]]></description>
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<p>A young boy falls in love with a girl that is way above his social standards along with the art of magic. Although the parents forbid them of seeing each other they cannot be split apart. Until one day they were found together and the boy was sent off. He became a magician and traveled the world. She fell in love with another man, the Crown Prince. The two got engaged but the boy, Eisenheim, finally meets back up with the girl and uses his powers to free her from the royal house in Vienna.</p>
<p>from IMDB</p>
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<p><strong>My opinion:</strong></p>
<p>First impression: Pretty boring. Love story. Usual girl got separted from boy because of heaven-earth like social status.</p>
<p>Mid impression: Hmm.. pretty interesting. Love triangle. Hot lead actor, pretty girl and a charismatic anti-hero. Elements of betrayal. Not much love scenes and awkward moments.</p>
<p>Ending: Surprise! :) Nothing really is what it seems, and it's all just an illusion, but it's still a Happy ending and I felt sorry for the Crown Prince. But hey! That's his choice. :D</p>
<p>Bottom Line:<br />
I would not recommend this to people who wants the story to be fast moving and wants the ending to be as predictable as how it starts. I don't recommend it to people who expects what they think would happen to happen. Instead, it's for those who loves surprises, and those who are willing to watch till the end to see what will happen and will not assume anything until the film starts rolling credits.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[See the beautiful "Snow" routine - now online!]]></title>
<link>http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/?p=152</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sammy Cortino</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeff Kraemer Magic's Sexiest Man]]></title>
<link>http://jeffkraemermagicssexiestman.wordpress.com/?p=3</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sandrasmajor</dc:creator>
<guid>http://jeffkraemermagicssexiestman.wordpress.com/?p=3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What makes a sexy man? Is it rugged good looks or is it charm and personality. A guy who has a heart]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://jeffkraemermagicssexiestman.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/jeff-kraemer-magic-magician-celebrity-hollywood-los-angeles-supernatural-illusionist-picture-photo.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4" src="http://jeffkraemermagicssexiestman.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/jeff-kraemer-magic-magician-celebrity-hollywood-los-angeles-supernatural-illusionist-picture-photo.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="228" /></a>What makes a sexy man? Is it rugged good looks or is it charm and personality. A guy who has a heart and a soft side to him. Maybe even a smile or bright blue eyes. Is it a man who drives Porsches or Ferrari's and has a fat bank account. Or is it the guy with the sexiest butt you've ever seen?</p>
<p>How about we combine all of the above in once nice recipe and see what we come up with. Looks like we have one hot and amazing guy named Jeff Kraemer, our magic man. His good looks, smile and those wonderful blue eyes will make you melt the minute you look at him. He is toned, tanned and hot. Once you manage to get past his sex appeal it becomes even more clear to all that know him his personality and charm along the a gigantic heart makes for a complete package. Most women pick up on this very quickly when they meet Jeff. He beams with self confidence but not in an arrogant sense or a look at me way. When he walks into a room you can't help but take notice of him and his eye catching grin.</p>
<p>It is quite evident Jeff's persoanlity is unlike a lot of celebritiess today. He is charming, sincere and quite modest. He is truly grateful for everything in his life and always has time for a fan seeking an autograph or a sick child looking for a friend. Jeff is a true giver in ever sense of the word. You don't hear him brag about money or his car collection or even his two beautiful homes which would turn any womens head in Hollywood. Instead he speaks of inspiration and believing in ourselves. He has a way of not preaching but rather informing and sharing his thoughts with people. He loves great conversation and always seems to have an ear for anyone he meets. Jeff thanks his audience and people who participate with a grateful and sincere acknowledgment that none of the magic could have happened with out them.</p>
<p>His biography mentions his mom is his best friend, wow ladies and man who does have a heart. Rumour has it he loves to hold hand whether it is at home or out in public and I have heard he is a fantastic kisser and has a romantic side to him that would be tough for anyone to beat. According to a gossip column his only regret in life is his high school sweetheart Wendy Cullum. How adorable is that.</p>
<p>So what do we have? Well lets just reflect for a moment, he is sexy, has the best butt you will ever see. His blue eyes will make your knees weak and he has this adorable grin that makes you feel so comfortable and at ease. He is toned, well tanned and has a heart of gold. He is romantic, well spoken and famous. Loves kids and works tirelessly to help sick children, his mother is his best friend and he loves animals. Hm, what have we forgotten? Right, he has a bank account the size of fort knox, fast cars and is talented beyond belief.</p>
<p>With Jeff Kraemer it's not just one thing it is everything that has made him into one of the sexiest men alive. His connections to some of the hottest women alive certainly prove this point. He is sexy and he is sweet Jeff Is the complete man you could bring home to mom.</p>
<p>Sandra Major</p>
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<title><![CDATA[New episode of "Magic! - The Podcast" released!]]></title>
<link>http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/?p=149</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:16:43 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sammy Cortino</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Official website getting a facelift]]></title>
<link>http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/?p=148</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:22:01 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sammy Cortino</dc:creator>
<guid>http://sammycortino.wordpress.com/?p=148</guid>
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   A little update - the official website is getting a total facelift! The redesigned website wil]]></description>
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<p>   A little update - the official website is getting a total facelift! The redesigned website will incorperate the latest in Web 3.0 technology - including the ability to subscribe and interact with the website. The website will be a designer-flash layout and should be finished later this month. </p>
<p>I'll keep you posted!</p>
<p>Sammy</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Künstler - Showmanagement - Shows - showag – 4vision]]></title>
<link>http://showmanagement.wordpress.com/?p=96</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Künstler - Showmanagement - Shows - showag – 4vision
 
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>marciejohnson</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Does real magic exist or are we witness to nothing more than illusion or trickery?
With out ever con]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://jeffkraemermagicorillusion.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/dark-side-of-magic.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5" src="http://jeffkraemermagicorillusion.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/dark-side-of-magic.jpg?w=231" alt="" width="231" height="300" /></a>Does real magic exist or are we witness to nothing more than illusion or trickery?</p>
<p>With out ever confirming one or the other Jeff kraemer's performances will have most if not all wondering what exactly was real magic and what was an illusion. You will never hear Jeff claim he is performing real magic but rather left to your own devices and beliefs to arrive at your own conclusions. One may think I know some of it had to be illusions but maybe some of it was real as well. His ability to make even the toughest of skeptics question the laws that govern nature and physics is absolutely stunning.</p>
<p>To hear members of the audience suggest to one another that if magic could be real in some shape or form and have probably witnessed it during Jeff's performance is what every magician should hope for. With Jeff Kraemer you are left with that feeling every single time, he is that good. He doesn't tell the traditional stories or use some silly patter like mosts magicians do, his props don't have the magic look and feel to them that reek of trap doors and hidden compartments but rather they are commonly constructed wood crates or steel boxes that are as disarming as one could hope for. Often he has sponsors build his prisons or containers which he will escape, vanish or transform from. His chains and locks have come from Home Depot, Lowes and other such places that sell the same to all of us. Jeff's handcuffs are supplied by sheriffs departments, police officers and Smith &#38; Wesson generally so we no they don't come from the old brick and mortar magic shops. His use of everyday items for his close up work are more times than not borrowed from the audience and he seems to enjoy having his miracles happen in the spectators own hands. So what are we left to think, can he be so gifted in such a way that he is able to tap into abilities most of us couldn't fathom. Is his true talent some sort of supernatural gift or is he one of the most talented tricksters on the planet? I will leave that for you to decide. I have seen Jeff Kraemer in action on three occasions and I really am no closer to an explanation now than I was after his first show.</p>
<p>The one thing I do know is that Jeff has with doubt opened my mind to the possibilities that just maybe their could be forces or powers out there most of us know nothing about. If he has some gift or supernatural ability I think he has chosen such an inspirational method of sharing it with the world. To transform his audiences from nay sayers to believers in such a short amount of time is astounding. His belief in himself and his belief that everyone garners these same abilities is some how reverberated through out the audience by shows end. Whether real magic does exist or Jeff has a most extraordinary talent to perform illusions it shouldn't matter. What should matter is the feeling you will leave with, a feeling of hope and the ability to conquer all that is put in your path.</p>
<p>I for one don't need a explanation, I am more than happy believin in the impossible be so very possible. Maybe that is what real magic is supposed to be, a belief in some thing we just can't explain. Do you and your family a big favour when Jeff Kraemer comes to your town, go and see him. You will not be disappointed and you may even start to believe in the impossible.<a href="http://jeffkraemermagicorillusion.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/las-vegas-poster-blue-with-eyes.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-4" src="http://jeffkraemermagicorillusion.wordpress.com/files/2008/06/las-vegas-poster-blue-with-eyes.jpg?w=231" alt="" width="231" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Our world today is possibly more open and willing to believe in the supernatural, the miracle or the impossible</p>
<p>Marci Johnson</p>
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