MAKING NEWS
of cologne, set it on fire and
threw it over the entertainer’s
head.
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the editor at info@paulromhany.com
We try to keep the news as current as possible and
generally this is the last piece we work on prior to the
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MagicWeek Update
Duncan Trillo writes to let us
know that the very popular UK
magic site www.MagicWeek
continues to grow in popularity. In a nutshell it focuses on
‘Magic in the UK’, concentrating on upcoming conventions,
shows, what’s on TV and so
on, together with club news,
articles, reviews and comprehensive link sections for magic
clubs and magicians based in
the UK. At ‘the back’ there are
free ‘For Sale’ and ‘Wanted’ ads.
It is now in its 13th year and is
the UK’s number one magic
site. Well worth checking out
even if you aren’t in the UK.
LET”S DO MAGIC:
Look at these names: Mike Bent,
Lyn Dillies, Eric DeCamps, Joe
Howard, Steve Kradolfer, Peter
Samelson, Jon Stetson, Chipper Lowell and probably many
more, are coming together, for
the first time in one very special show, to help Boston-area
magician, and their dear friend,
David Oliver. More than just a
talented magician, for more
than 25 years, David Oliver has
mentored, directed and taught
many of today’s finest young
magicians from around the
globe. Recently, he was diagnosed with a rare lung disease,
and the only treatment is a
double lung transplant. In an
effort to assist their friend in
dealing with mounting medical
bills, these stars of magic have
put together this show, to help
a friend who has always been
there to help them. Please join
us in giving back some magic to
a very magical friend.
The shows are January 19th,
The show’s crew rushed onto
the set to douse the blaze,
and Houchin was rushed to a
nearby medical centre.
At 12:35 p.m. when Good Bolivar, Wayne and Fran Houchin were finishing his participation
in the program ‘ Approach the Stars ‘ of missis Adriana Azzi, who in this occasion was being
presented by mister Franklin Barazarte, also the director of the above mentioned program,
who without notice previous and without any type of safety measurements, offered them ‘ to
give them ‘ a blessing and taking Water of Florida (that is extremely inflammable for his high
alcoholic content) proceeded to set fire to Wayne Houchin, resulting in serious burns in his
face, heard neck and right hand.
After receiving treatment,
Houchin used Twitter to reveal
his pain.
The post goes on to lament reports from local media labeling the attack as “divine justice” for
practicing voodoo or witchcraft. From the facts available, it is unclear if the reports were a
twisted interpretation to the attack or if it was the motivation for the host to act.
While appearing on a TV show
in the Dominican Republic,
the TV host took a handful of
Aqua De Florida, ignited it and
intentionally dropped it on my
head, setting me on fire. I was
not aware he was going to do
this,” he wrote.
“This was not a stunt or part
of an act - this was a criminal
attack. The fast actions of the
rest of our Curiosidades team
saved my life. The fire was put
out and I was rushed to the
emergency room. I have bad
burns on my head, face, neck
and right hand.
Houchin and those around him are very tight lipped on what they can say publicly on advise
from their legal council.
“I am in pain, but am
recovering. I will update you on
the situation when I can.”
2:00pm and 7:30pm
at Clark University,
Worcester, MA in
the Daniels Theater.
For information call
203-877-0157 or
go to HTTP://LETSDOMAGIC.ORG for
info or to purchase
tickets. If you can’t
attend, you can still
purchase tickets and
have them donated
to a local children’s
group so they can
go to the show. Just
check the link – “FOR
DONATION”. Tickets
are $20.00. Other options on the website
are an auction that is
growing every day,
or you can take out an ad in
our program book to help support too. All our options can be
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Let’s Do Magic for David Oliver!
The Daily Deception has an
English translation of a report
from Curiosidades Facebook
fan page shedding some light
on the attack. Wayne, his wife
Fran and another magician
where invited on a local
program after the Curiosidades
show. It was there that the host
offered to “bless” Houchin.
From a Paul Harris newsletter:
“To help out Wayne and his family in this difficult time and to ease their financial burden, I am
starting today the Magical Arts Fund for Wayne Houchin and ask that you contribute what you
can.
We will also send to Wayne a card with all of the names of who contributed and any messages
you have for him.
Janet Harris (Paul Harris Presents’ own Astonishment Goddess) will be spearheading this
effort. You can Paypal your contribution to paul@paulharrispresents.com . Add a personal
note to Wayne during the “Review” phase of your paypal payment. Look for the “Add special
instructions to the seller” plus sign.
If you want to mail a check, please contact janet@paulharrispresents.com and she will send
you the address.”
Academy of Magical Arts Establishes Fund for Magician Attacked in Dominican Republic
HOLLYWOOD — Nov. 30, 2012 — For Immediate Release — The Academy of Magical Arts
(AMA), its Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Dai Vernon
Foundation, Inc., has established a special fund to assist professional magician Wayne
Houchin, who was severely injured during a Nov. 26 performance in the Caribbean.
TO CONTRIBUTE: Send a check (with “Houchin” written on the memo line) to: Dai Vernon Fund,
c/o The Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, CA 90026
http://magicsam.com/nationalmagic-week-press-page/
WAYNE HOUCHIN
ATTACKED WITH FIRE
A magician almost lost his life
when his head was set on fire
on national tele f