The newsletter

This is the 89th edition of your free monthly e-newsletter, "Hickman's Happenings" - thoughts and things from magician/speaker BJ Hickman at the headquarters for Family Entertainment and Speaking Services.

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This month, BJ Hickman's free e-newsletter (Hickman's Happenings) includes:
1. What's New
2. Thought for the Month
3. Celebrity Birthdays
4. What You Didn't Know About April
5. Press Release of the Month
6. BJ Hickman's Schedule
7. Partly Personal
8. Links
9. A Funny Thing Happened

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1. WHAT'S NEW?

We have made a few more adjustments to the BJ Hickman website. Check out www.BJHickman.com, click on the "Magic Show" side and tell me if you can figure out where the BACKGROUND photo was taken. Any ideas?

On the coaching for performing artists, individual consultations will have to come to an end. My schedule will no longer permit it. I'm leaving up the coaching page through April 15 if there's any interest. (http://www.bjhickman.com/private.htm) Dates would have to be this fall or next year. Then that's it. I can work with one performing artist in New England on a regular basis or do some Communications work with another industry locally but the week-long consultations will be a thing of the past.

A nursing magazine wants to publish a piece on a nurse (or dental assistant, practitioner, or teacher) who has had success with implementing some of the tricks and diversions that I teach in my programs. It would mean a short telephone interview and perhaps arranging a photo of a child getting that "magical" treatment from a nurse or teacher. If you can help, please email (BJ@BJHickman.com) or call me (603-742-4010) and I can set it up with the author.

Also, pediatric medical professionals: I'm interested in connecting with some pharmaceutical reps who might call on you. I would like to talk with them about sponsorship opportunities in conjunction with my presentations. Please let me know what contacts you have. (BJ@BJHickman.com)

Want a part-time job AND BE RESPONSIBLE for making thousands of children laugh till their face hurts? Book BJ Hickman Magic Shows in places he hasn't been yet. Better than Multi-level Marketing. No licking envelopes, no silly benefits, work from your own home at your own pace. Generous commission. Contact BJ Hickman. Contact info hidden in this email. (BJ@BJHickman.com)

My other e-newsletter for performing artists and speakers is the "T-Report." "T" is for tasteful, tips, tricks, and techniques for improving our shows, other presentations and marketing. A place to learn and share.
Subscribe on my magicians only page at www.BJHickman.com.

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2. THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH:

"I am not who I think I am and I am not who you think I am, but I am who I think you think I am." -Goethe

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Thanks to my business of the month, Dunkin Donuts of Dover and Portsmouth. Dover and Portsmouth runs on Dunkin.

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3. BIRTHDAYS IN APRIL INCLUDE:
1st: Debbie Reynolds (76)
2nd: Emmylou Harris (61)
3rd: Alec Baldwin (50)
4th: Robert Downey Jr. (43)
5th: Jane Asher (62)
6th: Paul Rudd (39)
7th: John Oates (60)
8th: Kirsten Storms (24)
9th: Hugh Hefner (82)
10th: Mandy Moore (24)
11th: Joss Stone (21)
12th: David Cassidy (58)
13th: Peabo Bryson (57)
14th: Brad Garrett (48)
15th: Emma Watson (18)
16th: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (57)
17th: Victoria Beckham (34)
18th: Conan O'Brien (45)
19th: Kate Hudson (29)
20th: Luther Vandross (57)
21st: Tony Danza (57)
22nd: Jack Nicholson (72)
23rd: Lee Majors (67)
24th: Barbra Streisand (65)
25th: Renee Zellweger (39) Standing deal, if Renee calls me to claim her FREE magic show and mentions YOUR name, you both win a souvenir magic trick (can this be true?). Now get to work, for goodness sake! I pay all expenses, including travel. Based on availability. Void where prohibited.
26th: Carol Burnett (72)
27th: Casey Kasem (76)
28th: Jay Leno (58)
29th: Jerry Seinfeld (54)
30th: Isiah Thomas (47)

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4. WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT APRIL:

It's National Humor Month. It focuses on the joy and therapeutic value of laughter and how it can reduce stress, improve job performance, and enrich the quality of life.

April is National Occupational Therapy Month. Check out www.aota.org.

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5. NEWS RELEASE OF THE MONTH: (Attend this if you can!)

Contact:Dee Brown, Executive DirectorDover Children’s Home(603) 742-4289

Submitted by:BJ Hickman, Board of Managers Member (Publicity Committee)

Wines of the WorldFundraiser to benefit Dover Children’s Home (For Immediate Release)

The Board of Managers of the Dover Children’s Home would like to invite local area residents to a Wine Tasting Fundraiser to kick off the celebration of the 115th Anniversary of the Dover Children’s Home. Due to some generous contributions from Blue Latitudes, Label Tech, Sumner Printing, Relyco Sales, Philbrick’s Sports and Formax, 100% of the ticket sales will be given to the Dover Children’s Home. Media sponsors are WTSN AM-1270 and Soft Rock, 98.7, The Bay.

The event, “Wines of the World,” is scheduled for Thursday, April 17th from 5PM-9PM at Blue Latitudes Restaurant, Central Avenue in Downtown Dover. This social will feature over 25 wines from all over the world and heavy appetizers will be served. A list of wines and more information on the event are posted at www.bluelatitudes.net.

Tickets are $75 each and available at Blue Latitudes, or with your credit card by phone at (603) 750-4222.

Please join the Dover Children’s Home Board of Managers and friends at this first-time social right in downtown Dover. There will be a limited number of tickets sold. Make your reservation now.

Dover Children’s Home was founded in 1893. It is a non-profit intermediate-level co-ed residential treatment facility designed to provide community-based residential care for adolescents who have been abused, neglected or have committed delinquent acts. It provides a structured living environment and treatment program in which the residents are encouraged to develop and utilize alternative, appropriate behaviors. The program also focuses on the residents’ development of independent living skills for their ultimate transition to a less restrictive setting.

For additional information about this fundraiser or the Dover Children’s Home, call Executive Director Dee Brown at 603-742-4289.

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6. What's the next "stage" in the life of BJ Hickman?

BJ Hickman's Schedule Highlights for April, 2008:
Backpackers, Windham, ME
NH Rec. and Pk. Assoc. meeting
Lexington, MA
York, ME Cub Scouts
Sunset Heights School, Nashua, NH
Big Brothers/Big Sisters fundraiser, Bowlorama, Portsmouth, NH, 11AM, Apr. 12
Nashua, NH
Parthum Elementary School, Lawrence
Nottingham, NH Cub Scouts
Auburn (NH) Cub Scouts
VACATION
McArthur Library, Biddeford, ME, April 22, 2PM.
Andover/North Andover, MA YMCA
Maplewood, Westmoreland, NH Volunteers
Springfield, MA Museum, 1:00PM, April 24 (Recycling Show)
Hampstead Village, NHHampton, NH (private)

Coming in May, 2008:
Andover, NH (private)
Tewksbury, NH (two days)
Concord High School (NH)
Our Lady of Mercy School, RI
Greenland, NH Central School
Perkins Elementary School, Marlow, NH
Milton, MA Public Works Open House, May 11, 11A and 1P
Amherst Street School, NH
Manchester (NH) Corporate show (private)
Fransted, Franconia, NH

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7. PARTLY PERSONAL

For those in the know.., this month, it's:
Welcome Home!
Best wishes on the west coast!
Happy Birthday!
Hello Banana Boat, see you soon!
Good going, Dan.

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8. LINKS:

For further information about BJ Hickman Family Entertainment and Speaking Services, please go to these websites:
www.BJHickman.com. This is BJ Hickman's home page, which will connect to all departments. www.PediaTRICKS.com. This is specific to speaking engagements for groups of professionals who work with children.

www.InventiveTeacher.com. Details here about BJ's teacher professional development in-services. A wonderful artist: www.CarolAllisonArt.com

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9. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED:

Not sure if I ever included this... At a Keene (NH) school, right after my :45 minute program on THE MAGIC OF READING, the principal returned in front of the children and asked, "So, who can tell me why reading is so important?" The child he called on answered, "Because it lowers your blood pressure!" I don't remember giving that fact.

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Thanks!

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