Jeff McBride Hosted Magic Evening
AVN Coming To Town

Photos and Text By Dianne R. Davis
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Jeff McBride’s Home Befits His Magical Career“Yule Be Amazed” Was Amazing

I had the privilege and pleasure of attending magician Jeff McBride’s invitation only “Yule Be Amazed” party at his home on December 27th. The invitation called it a “House of Mystery.” Intriguing! I had no idea what to expect, but I had just seen his extraordinary show for the first time in November and became a fan immediately. His stage performances currently blend elements of kabuki, with traditional conjuring.

The home that Jeff shares with his wife and helpmate of 20 years Abbi and their high school age daughter is decorated and filled with his numerous masks and his personality

The guests at the party included many of Jeff’s current and former students at McBride’s Magic and Mystery School. Pictured are (l-r) Scott Hitchcock, Nancy Roth and Sally, Naphtalia, Bram Charles, Jeff McBride, and JP.

Nancy Roth and Sally

I felt like I had been invited into a private world and I was filled with wonder. Everywhere I turned, magicians were performed magic for those gathered around them.

Bram Charles

Johnny O

Bizzaro showed the group of few tricks

Lights sparkled on the ceilings and walls, matching the sparkle in Jeff’s eyes. If you have never seen him, Jeff exudes a boyish charm. I felt that although he has been performing professionally for more than 35 years, he still has the wonder of a young boy seeing his first magic trick. He embraces and enjoys the world he joined and helps to constantly recreate.

AJ Olsen, the genius behind the Street of Cards interviewed Tim Cridland, aka Zamora the Torture King.

Texas Rose came more than 3,000 miles to personally receive her prize from the Halloween Costume Competition.

Steven & Cassandra Best are opening a magic show at the Vegas Club in downtown Vegas

Eric & Christian Doleshall "The Dymonds" are performing at the Royal Hotel

The party was televised on the internet and can be viewed at www.streetofcards.com., part of the Independent magicians Network S.O.C. TV We all brought way too many desserts and when the party ended at midnight Abbi was begging guests to take some home.

Jeff and Abbi McBride

Jeff McBride will be opening a new show in January, but at press time was not yet at liberty to disclose the details. Wherever and whenever it is, I am looking forward to it and will report back on the new show. For more information about Jeff, check out http://www.mcbridemagic.com/

AVN -- Adult Entertainment Expo -- Coming To Town

The 2009 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE), the largest event for the adult industry worldwide will be in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo Center from Thursday, January 8 – Sunday, January 11, 2009. The show is open to anyone over the age of 18. AVN Adult Entertainment Expo participants will be required to show government-issued photo I.D. (such as driver's license or passport) upon request.

The expo includes more than 350 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest adult products and toys, more then 250 of the industry’s top star and seminars, networking and much more.

Online tickets are $60. Tickets at the door $80. For further information, go to http://adultentertainmentexpo.com/

Adult Movie Awards Return to Las Vegas January 10, 2009
Bash at Mandalay Bay Will Be Biggest Ever

The nominations for the 2009 AVN Adult Movie Awards include over 100 different categories to be revealed live at the AVN Awards Show on January 10, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. This year’s event is co-hosted by two of the biggest names in the world of erotica, Belladonna and Jenna Haze.

The 26th annual ceremony is the most important and star-studded night for the adult film industry as it rolls out its red carpet and celebrates the best and brightest in the business. Well over 6,000 productions were reviewed by the AVN staff during the year.

In addition to the movie awards AVN has added 40 nominees in three web categories - Adult Site of the Year, Web Starlet of the Year, and Best New Web Starlet, all three categories are first-time entries in the AVN Awards, and according to industry representatives, show the increasing artistry in this ever growing field.

Most of the categories have 15 nominees, reflecting the thousands of people working in the adult business. This year’s nominees cover all variety of adult film production and performance: Wicked Picture’s sexy and sophisticated story of a heavenly beauty, Fallen, the no-holds-barred hot wheels of Zero Tolerance/Adam and Eve’s Roller Dollz, the gritty gonzo of Belladonna/Evil Angel’s Belladonna’s Girl Train, and the socially conscious mind of Vivid Alt.’s The Doll Underground. The scope of this year’s awards shows how far the industry has come from the days of peep shows and stag films. A full list of categories and nominees can be found at http://www.avnawards.com/.

Tickets priced at $240, $212, $159 and $107 are now on sale at the Mandalay Bay Events Center box office and at Ticketmaster locations (Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, Macy’s stores and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. Call the Mandalay Bay box office at (702) 632-7580 or Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

First presented in 1983, the AVN Adult Movie Awards show is the adult industry equivalent to the Academy® Awards for mainstream filmed entertainment. Each January, industry talent, producers and technicians gather together in Sin City/Las Vegas for a night of accolades, entertainment and fun. The AVN Adult Movie Awards, historically the biggest and most lavish celebration of the year, honors the best movies, performers and production companies in adult entertainment in more than 100 different categories. For more information on the AVN Adult Movie Awards show, visit www.avnawards.com.

AVN Features Seminars for Fans.

If you are planning to attend the AVN this year in Las Vegas, be sure to check out the seminars for fans being held Friday, January 9 and Saturday, January 10th.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

3:30pm – 4:30pm – Nina Hartley’s Great Sex “How To” Workshop – presented by Adam & Eve. Nina Hartley will focus on the use of sex toys and related topics.

4:45pm – 5:45pm – Porn & Technology: A Natural Marriage The adage is if you want to know where technology is going, follow the porn. Damon Brown, author of the new book Porn & Pong: How “Grand Theft Auto” “Tomb Raider” and Other Sexy Games Changed Our Culture”, will lead a panel discussion on how technology has transformed pornography and what surprises future pornography might bring. The panel will include former Wired sex columnist Regina Lynn and Playboy Magazine’s Senior Editor Scott Alexander. A book signing will follow.

6:00pm – 7:00pm – The Passion Parties Guide To Great Sex: Tips And Techniques To Keep Your Relationship Red Hot. Discovering your inner Passion Diva is what Pat Davis and Passion Parties® are all about. By the time you finish this seminar you’ll know about many new moves to enhance your relationships. Book signing will follow session

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10

12:00pm – 1:00pm – Jamye Waxman: Unleashing the Female Orgasm – presented by Adam & Eve. Acclaimed author and feminist Jamye Waxman brings her unique style to this seminar. Jamye will discuss this best ways to to please yourself and your partner.

2:00pm - 3:00pm – The Stars Are Aligned – Conversations with Top Adult Stars

(Located on the FyreTV stage in Hall A) See today’s top adult stars as they talk about themselves and their careers. Jesse Jane, Joanne Angel, Eva Angelina, Penny Flame, Sasha Grey, Travis Knight, Gina Lynn, Bree Olson, Randy Spears and Bobbi Starr are some of the stars that will be talking with Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief of Genesis magazine.