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1. There’s magic in the air. Steve Spellman, television’s master

magician, will present “A Magic Revue”-- featuring live animals,

costumes, music and illusions -- at 7 p.m. Friday at Ensign Middle

School’s gym, 2000 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach. $8. (949) 642-5256.

2. Avoid the holiday bustle of malls. “Decor-Home” Christmas boutique

will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 140 Harbor Island Road,

Newport Beach. Ten percent of the sales will be donated to the Children’s

Hospital of Orange County. Items will include designer handbags,

doormats, vintage pillows, custom and designer jewelry, and designer and

casual clothes. (949) 233-3737.

3. Keep your pet happy. Newport Beach Animal Control will hold its

annual low-cost rabies shot clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the

Newport Beach Animal Shelter, 2075 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Rabies

shots for dogs and cats will be offered for $3.50 each. Other types of

vaccinations also will be available. (949) 644-3656.