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488: Obie's 4F Convention 2019 Update - Day Three

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Day Three - Friday

8:00 Bob Little Open Golf Tournament (see Bruce Trigg to register, extra cost)

10:00 Dealers’ Room opens (closed during lectures, shows, and dinner)

10:00-11:00 4F Shop open

11:00 Pat Page Memorial Workshop: Tricks that can be done in a minute (MC: Mike Powers)

12:00 Lunch break: on your own – Free Beer, Coffee and Soda starts

1:30 4F/TED Talks (MCs: Christian/Katalina)

3:00 4th Show: Friday’s Frolics (MC: Steve Beam)

5:30 Smorgasbord (ticket required)

6:45 Dealers’ Room

7:00-7:45 4F Shop open

8:00 5th Show: Gala français (MCs: The Montreal Trio)

10:00 Hospitality Suite (Crystal Room) opens

12:00 Dealers’ Room closes

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00:00:00 - Marc DeSouza recaps yesterday’s activities

00:27:03 - David Regal was the opening night lecturer and is the producer of “The Carbonaro Effect” plus he has a new book in the works.

00:36:20 - Mandy Nicot is celebrating her fourth wedding anniversary with Roger Nicot as they were married by Jimmy C at the FFFF four years ago.

00:44:22 - Neil Stirton from Scotland talks about having his “bachelor’s party” here at the convention although he was actually married two weeks ago. Peter McLanachan talks about some conventions in Scotland.

00:52:21 - Steve Beam was the MC for the afternoon show that was filled with hilarity.

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April 27, 2019 by Scott Wells.
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418: 2018 Obie's F.F.F.F. Day One

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Wednesday, April 25
2:00-5:00 Registration & 4F Shop open
6:00 Dealers’ Room opens (closed during lectures/shows)
8:00 1st Show: Taiwanese Gala (MCs: Anson Lee & Horret Wu)
10:15 4F first timers meeting (Executive Room)
10:30 Hospitality Suite (Crystal Room) opens -- Pizza Party
12:00 Dealers’ Room closes

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Time stamps for this podcast:

00:00:18 - We depart Houston after a stop to Dunkin Donuts

00:05:16 - Charlie Randall talks about the new Johnny Thompson book plus what he's looking forward to seeing/doing at this year's 4F

00:10:26 - From Scotland, Peter McLanachan talks about visiting Canada and the "Browser's Bash" (one day convention) and the U.S. and his some of his passions other than magic

00:14:20 - Marc DeSouza reviewed the evening's Taiwanese gala then he and Steven Brundage exchange stories from touring on the road

00:26:46 - Eric Roumestan (from France) talked about working the streets of New Orleans and Berlin, Germany. I recommend that you go back and listen to our previous podcast about his "second life" by Clicking Here.

00:35:40 - Chris Pilsworth also talked about working the street plus why this convention is so different from all the others and the "mystique" of the 4F. Very well said.

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April 26, 2018 by Scott Wells.
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401: David Berglas - International Man of Mystery, Part Two

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This week we present the second installment of our two-part podcast with David Berglas. Last week we talked about his work on British television and this week we talk about his career in the film industry and people he worked with and knew. Also, David has a profound sense of "giving back" to our community. He is a supporter of the Capetown (South Africa) College of Magic. He is the founder of the "David Berglas International Award of Magic" which has been presented to Uri Geller, David Copperfield, Juan Tamariz, Lu Chen, Derren Brown, Jeff McBride, Dynamo and Penn & Teller.

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In this podcast, David talks about working with Orson Welles and Peter Sellers on the set of Casino Royale; his work with his marketing company, E.S.P.; the Piddington's mind reading act on the radio (which is featured on "Radio Lab" podcast HERE); how David acquired his moniker, "International Man of Mystery"; his philosophy on disclaimers; performing for British royalty; meeting Picasso; his philanthropic work with the Capetown College of Magic; magic conventions like the IMX, EMC, McMillan Weekend, etc.; his International Award of Magic, and more.

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Please consider donating to David Berglas' pet project, the Capetown South Africa College of Magic.

Please consider donating to David Berglas' pet project, the Capetown South Africa College of Magic.

Tagged with David Berglas, International Man of Mystery, Ali Bongo, Peter Sellers, Casino Royale, magic in the movies, College of Magic, Billy McComb, Orson Welles, Grand Order of Water Rats, The Piddingtons, The Magic Circle, Michael Vincent, Picasso, Banachek, Guy Hollingsworth, Luis de Matos, Tommy Cooper, Robert Harbin, Craig Mitchell.

January 11, 2018 by Scott Wells.
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  • Casino Royale
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