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January 26th -
Jeff Sikora
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New
Tricks for Old Dog Lecture by Jeff Sikora, our Midwest Regional
VP.
The
new routines and uses for the old effects were "Jewels".
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When
Jeff performs the
Crown Jewel
effect, it is set to an very engaging and entertaining poem, which
was included in his lecture notes.
The lecture notes include 10 routines in all and he had several of
the props for sale, if you wanted them. Thanks for a well thought
out and entertaining lecture. I recommend that you see his
lecture, before you sell your old props.
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January 12th -
Meeting cancelled!
Broken Wand Ceremony
I am saddened
to announce the passing of our compeer, James G. Buffaloe. Jim pass away
on Fri. Dec. 30, 2011.
He leaves his
beloved wife Lillie M. Buffaloe; daughter Judy Buffaloe and the late
Terry Buffaloe.
There
was a Broken Wand ceremony Thurs,
Jan 5th and a funeral
at Kirkwood Baptist Church - Fri. Jan. 6
Dec 8th
Holliday Extravaganza
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Larry Minth started off the Extravaganza with his
own version of the 6 card repeat, followed by silks out of a rolled
news paper. |
Ray Belz performed with boxes that fit inside each
other and water changed to snow inside them, but then his act hit a
brick wall. |
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Don Becker was a real cut up with his rope effect, had to see it.
He then proceeded to change 5 blank cards into a royal flush. |
Harry Monti was in good form when he performed his
color changing silks. |
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Dan Todd performed a Santa's Cap change bag and a chimney sized
square circle production.
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A family of rabbits were living in the chimney and Santa left his
bowling ball in it too. |
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Larry Becker executed the classic Egg Bag. |
Dani Garci'a, visiting
from Spain, produced a signed card from his mouth folded. |
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Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Happy Holidays!
Dan Todd, Vice President
Nov 11th
Fall
Festival of Magic
Steve Finkelstein and Dan Todd performed close-up magic while Dan
Fleishman and Steve Barcelona
strolled around entertaining the audience between 6:30 and 7:30 before
the Stage Show started. Sorry performing so I did not get photos
of the close-up performers.
This was a very successful event, thanks to our Committee Chair,
Steve Corbitt and everyone else what contributed. Thank you all, Dan
Todd, Vice President
Nov 10th
Tom
Craven Lecture
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Tom Started off with his pitch for "Bottled
Air" and demonstrated with a balloon for visibility. |
The Houdini Deck effect was not
new, but Tom's version actually works better than most. |
Tom's Visible Ring Release utilizes two rings tied into a silk
hank, but a rope variation was also demonstrated.
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Jailbird Jack, Michael DeMarco's Prediction in Change, Glass
Backwards and then Six Glasses. Just one phone call away, Tom's wife
knew what was up with the glasses. |
The
Tom Craven lecture was
sponsored by both
Assembly8 and
Ring 1, and Tom delivered effects that are easily incorporated into
most acts. |
Oct 27th
Halloween Party
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We had some visitors
from the SYM 50 meeting and we put them in the stocks. |
Chuck Lehr told a spooky tale that
sent a chill down our spine.... |
Don Becker caused all of one suit
to turn over in the deck and the only card missing was Dana Scott's
chosen card. |
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Dan Todd performed several spooky effects including:
Ending his show with:
"A Girls Best Friend"
( 2 in the hand and 1 in the pocket) |
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elimination, all in the mind of our guest, until the end. |
Larry Minth Spooked us out with
several effects including displaying Houdini's finger. |
We had long sandwiches, Swedish meatballs, chips &
dip, crackers, cheese & sausage, cupcakes, soda, candy, and lots of FUN!
Oct 13th
Flea Market & Steve Daly Lecture
Larry Minth was responsible
for organizing the Flea Market on October 13th. He brought snacks, help
setup tables and everyone seemed to have a great time buying and
selling their magical bargains. We had at least eight tables of magic,
books, DVDs, etc.
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At 8 Steve Daly started his DAYCARE DOLLAR$ Lecture. It was a very
informative and entertaining for the very large "kids". |
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Steve Daly
shared his insights on "Welcome to Las Vegas, now go home". He had some
great props and lecture notes for sale at the end of the evening. Special
thanks to Shirley...don't ask!
~ In The News ~
Parker Mainstreet Center gets magical addition
Sep 22nd
Staging Lecture (Lighting)
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The meeting was
well attended and
most
discussion centered around the up coming Fall Show, November 11th.
We were fortunate to have had
Sean
Savoie,
and give us a lecture on Staging
and specifically Lighting. A very complicated issue that can hurt or
help your performance.
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We learned the effects lighting has on the
background, illuminating an area, and highlighting or hiding things.
We got examples of the use of spot lights, Back lights, foot lights,
flood lights, direct vs. indirect lighting and much more. |
Sep 8th
Favorite Magic Book
Aug 25th
Sponge Magic Mini-Lecture
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Matt Olson gives a mini lecture on Sponge Magic.
Holding a magical bowl. |
Chuck Lehr, assisted by Larry Minth shows his
"And Then There Were 4" effect. |
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Chuck Lehr performs his multi knotted rope
effect. |
Dan Todd demonstrates how Larry Becker can divine
which cone has the sponge. |
Harry Monty displays his Tortoise & Hare sponge
effect. |
Jul 29th
Aaron Fisher Lecture
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key ideas from his "Personal Training to
Super Charge your Magic" |
Don
Becker assisted Aaron with several effects. We sat back and enjoyed
the simplistic methods he employed for card control, that can be
executed unhurried and at the right moment
with natural grips and natural hand and body
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there is no need to "PANIC"! |
He got a rise out
of everyone that came to his lecture. Check out his website,
www.AaronFisherMagic.com |
We were invited to
come in close and see what it was all about. |
Dan Todd, Scribe
Jul 14th
Copper to Silver Challenge
Dan Todd, Scribe
Jun 23rd
Help with Magic
The evenings participants elected to have their routines recorded and
critiqued for Help with Magic.
One must see some things for themselves to
understand, and no, they did not have lice...
Dan Todd, Scribe
Jun 9th
App Magic
Dan Todd, Scribe
Jun 4th
Installation Banquet
Great food & entertainment for only $10!
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Bronze medals went to Harry Monti, Mat Olson, Randy
Kalin, and Dan Todd for their participation over the year.
A silver medal was awarded to the out going
president, Randy Kalin. |
Well, it's official. On the right hand side of
this page is the newly elected officers and board members as
installed by Randy Kalin. |
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Brian Boyd starts of the show with Steve
Barcelona's son and daughter assisting. |
Mike
Hendrichs' predictions measure up and poorly worded news paper ads
meld together. |
Our favorite uncle, Steve
Corbitt has his card effect "in the bag". |
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Columbus Smith executes coins across, standup
style. |
Steve Barcelona has
us all laughing and then baffled with his prediction routine, code
named "Fruity
Pebbles". |
Randy Kalin's Presidency has run out of time, but
he knows all about time!
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told us a true story of diamonds in the rough and used "The Mother
of All Diamonds" to illustrate. The audience donated $50 to
HDC for their
charitable work. Then the Great Todd closed the show with an
Appersonation...ala "Hippity Hop Rabbits". |
Special thanks to Steve Corbitt for coordinating the event and
Virginia the Great, for Appersonizing it!
Dan Todd, Scribe
If you get a paper SAM-A-GRAM in the mail, but prefer to get
it by email or on this website, then let me know.
It will save the Assembly the cost of the paper, envelope, ink/toner,
postage, and my time.
Please note: I will gladly continue to provide a mailed, paper
version, for those who want it.
Dan Todd, Vice President
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