Updates from Elm Street

What makes a Fan a Fan?

This very important question was posed by producer Irving Rappaport during our meeting in the UK earlier this month:

Fans are an important part of the entertainment industry.  But what, in your honest opinion, are the qualities that take a person from simply being a member of the audience to a full-fledged Fan?

We would love to hear from everyone.  Use the Comments in this blog to send us your answers and opinions.

Thank you!!

Homepage Twitter Feed

Some visitors may have already noticed the addition of Twitter to The Wizard website's homepage.

What is Twitter?
Much like this blog's host, TypePad, Twitter is a website which allows users to set up a free blogging (web log) account. The difference being that Twitter posts only allow a maximum of 140 characters per post. Hence, a single post is referred to as a "Tweet". Some people use these tweets as a way to quickly keep in touch with family &/or friends who are far away. Some people use this as a part of Internet networking. Some people have found this useful for keeping track of their day to day business affairs, including surgeons. Profiles can be private or public.

The MGT. decided this might be a great way to keep everyone informed as to any additions/updates to The Wizard website & campaign. The great news is that Twitter also provides a way to add a profile post feed to several networking sites, as well as individual websites. So that is exactly what The MGT. did. This feed is in HTML format, so no downloading of additional freeware is required.

Will every single Tweet be about The Wizard?
No, but it will be worth perusing to find out what has been added or updated recently. All Tweets, no matter their subject, will be suitable reading for general audiences. Fear not! The Tweets will not outline every second of The MGT.'s life. You will, however, find quotes & references & announcements, etc. which The MGT. is free to share with the general public. If you find your interest & curiosity peaked enough to check out something or someone new, then it will all be worth it.

Anyone interested is welcome to subscribe to the feed, but Twitter does require you to create an account.

Share & Enjoy!!!!!

Attention: David Rappaport Fans & Fans of The Wizard

If you already belong to, or just joined, an internet community like Facebook, MySpace, Orkut, etc., & think a fan tribute page is in order, please make sure to ask for permission/authorization from the Rappaport family &/or Michael Berk & Douglas Schwartz before continuing.  On most of these sites, it is quite rightly against the rules to create such pages unless one is authorized by the person, estate or entity to do so.

When The Wizard website was created a main goal of The MGT. was to make certain that as many people from The Wizard, especially David Rappaport's family, would be involved.  Their approval sought.  It took a lot of hard work, but that goal was met nearly a year ago.  There is no longer an excuse for anyone to create such pages or sites without permission again.

Steps will be taken whenever possible to shut down any web pages or sites which are disrespectful & detrimental to David Rappaport, The Wizard, & the Rescue The Wizard campaign.  We are serious in this endeavor & expect Wizard fans to act in a Wizardly manner.

If you love David & The Wizard, then please join Nabil Shaban, The MGT. & everyone with The Wizard by always choosing to act with respect towards his memory, legacy & family.

Thank you!!!

The Starlight Foundation

In the premiere episode, 'El Dorado', Simon McKay was contacted by The Starlight Children's Foundation because it was the wish of a boy with leukemia to meet The Wizard.

Now, 22 years later, The Wizard has once again joined forces with The Starlight Foundation to bring fun and laughter to children in hospitals around the world.  Children who might otherwise not be able to have access to computers, toys, and games so many of us take for granted.

Please check out the original letter from Peter Samuelson, President of The Starlight Foundation, to Paul B. Radin, co-creator & co-Executive Producer of The Wizard, on the website.

The Starlight Foundation Letter

All money donated using the Tip Jar/Give To link on this page will be given directly to The Starlight Foundation.  New posts will be created when this money is moved from here to The Wizard's Starlight Fund page so you can watch the progress. 

Thank you in advance!!!