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We meets the first Thursday of the month at Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota FL. 34237 Workshop at 6:00 pm. Officers meeting 6:30 pm. General meeting and presentation 7:00 pm.

Visit our award winning Web Site at HTTP://www.ibmring81.com

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Andrew Mayne’s lecture will feature never-seen before unpublished material. This lecture will show you visual and practical real world magic that you’ll want to use. His material ranges from close-up, stage, mentalism and even illusions. He’ll explain his creative process and show you how you can apply it to your own show or performance. You’ll learn some of his incredible impromptu effects using everyday items suitable for close-up or stage. He is wildly considered one of the most original magicians of his generation. His magic has been featured on stage and television around the world and even on the International Space Station.

As a magic consultant he’s worked for David Blaine, Penn & Teller and many others. He’s the author of over 30 books and DVDson the art of magic. He’s the publisher of Magazine.com and iTricks.com. There are many web sites that feature Andrew’s magic items. One of these is http://andrewmayne.com/mayne/Home.html. Give it a try.

The Magic & Mind Illusions Of

Friday April 3rd, 2009 7 PM

Sunny Shores Community Center 115th Street & 38th Avenue, Bradenton

Just west of Village of Cortez on the north side of Cortez rd.

Tickets are $10 in advance only 941-795-465

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“Stevie “Dee” Parties, Conventions,

Graduations. You name it, He does it.

Steve can be reached at: 941-752-9123 or

FAX 941-727-7410

CHECKERS

The Clown Juggling - Magic

Balloon Sculptures

941-223-9325

From the President

M E M B E R S

B & D Magic Bud & Deb Hedger www.bdmagic.net

Sales & Performance

Close-up & Stage Magic Parties, Conventions, Dinners

941-504-0811 E-mail bdmagic@pdqpro.com

S U P P O R T

I would like thank all the magicians who have volunteered to perform at recent events. We can all be very proud of the level of community involvement that we have as a local club. Last year we performed at dozens of Community Events, most of which were fund raisers or aware-ness raisers for important causes. We have recently had magicians perform in the lobby of the Players Theater prior to play openings. This past month David Pitchford and I entertained some of the “walkers” at the Juve-nile Diabetes Walk on Siesta Key Beach on March 21st. This kind of involvement in the commu-nity is not only good for promoting magic and our club, but it is a way to give back to a commu-nity which has been very supportive to us. Please come out and join us next time; even if you do only one or two tricks, it is a great way to get some experience and I assure you it is a lot of fun. I would also like to express my thanks to all of the “regulars” at Bennigans on Tuesday nights. This group is growing and the fellowship and sharing of magic is truly amazing. I especially want to thank Dave Pitchford for being the “Ring Master” of the Tuesday night bunch. He has truly been instrumental in making it a wonderful experience. I encourage more members to come by and join us every Tuesday night from 7PM – 9PM. “The real magic is in the fellowship”. I look forward to seeing you all at our next regular meeting the first Thursday in April. We will have a lecture by Andrew Mayne. Andrew does it all. From close-up to grand illusions. He has written books and developed many original magic tricks. Check him out on Google and you will not want to miss this lecture. Please invite friends and other area magicians to attend. The fee for non members is only $10. In May we will have a lecture from our very own Chandler. Chandler will be sharing some of his “Mentalist” magic secrets and techniques. Chandler is a true professional as well as a true gentle-man. I know we all look forward to his presentation. Finally, I want to remind anyone who has not yet paid your dues for 2009 that they were actually due in January. You can pay them in person at our next meeting or call me to make other arraign-ments. Any and all members are welcome to call me at any time at 941-256-5932. I truly appreciate your input and advice.

CIGAM HOUSE OF MAGIC 1302 13TH Ave. West Bradenton FL 34205

JONTI Head Magician Slight of hand, DVDs,

Lessons Phone: 941-746-3200

Email: doityesterday@verizon.net

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MAGICAL REMINISCING With Jim Peterson

ERIC LEWIS A Man of Many Talents

The renowned British conjuror Eric Charles Lewis (1908 - 1993) was a prolific artist of note and a man of many talents. He was a highly regarded author, inventor, magician and builder of magic. Eric's attention to detail and proficiency as a builder of apparatus earned him the reputation as one of conjuring's finest craftsman. In 1945, while living in Northampton, Lewis opened Magikraft Studios and constructed high-quality magic apparatus for collectors and performers. The great magical thinker Robert Harbin often had Lewis fabricate his original ideas. With Eric's assistance, Robert built the first model of the legendary "Zig-Zag" illusion. Like his friend Harbin, Eric was also a prolific inventor of magic and conceived a number of effects including "The Twister," "Curious Cubes," "Diminishing Silk Production," "Light bulbs from Mouth" and many others. In 1968 Lewis left England and moved to

California. His standing as a magical talent preceded him. Before long Eric found himself working with Jim Simon of Worth Magic, and in 1972 Dr. Robert Albo commissioned Lewis to create apparatus for his collection. During this period, Eric counseled and built illusions for such outstanding conjurors as David Copperfield, Doug Henning and Mark Wilson. After six years with Gaughan, Lewis retired and concentrated on his writings and occasionally acted as a consultant. In 1973 I met Eric at the Magic Castle and we spent a couple of hours watching his talented son, Martin perform and discussing the 21 books Eric had written on conjuring. Eric penned important historical works such as "P.T. Selbit-Magical Innovator" (with Peter Warlock, 1989) and "The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs" (1973). Lewis wrote and illustrated the Bamberg book from material supplied by Dr. Robert Albo, the renowned collector of magic from Oakland, California and Theo Bamberg's son, David, otherwise known as Fu-Manchu. Last, but not least Lewis illustrated memoirs, "Fifty Years of Magic" (1908 - 83), was published in three volumes. In 1985 Eric was honored by the Academy of Magical Arts with a Literary Fellowship for his outstanding scholarly achievements. During his retirement Eric was honored with numerous awards for a lifetime of magic. In 1985 he was inducted into the Society of American Magicians' Hall of Fame and that same year was awarded a Masters Fellowship from the Academy of Magical Arts. Eric continued to live a life full of magic until his health started to deteriorate and he died on June 6, 1993. Re: The Art of Deception page 346

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Trick of the Month.

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The following was taken from Ed Kaczmarek’s book of instructions that he started when he became interested in magic as a boy. Therefore some of the notes therein were

written with a quill and are a little hard to read. Other items will

A tube and cover from a better cigar will serve this effect nicely. Check with your local tobacco dealer who may have them.

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Vince Carman Selling His Collection of Memorabilia

“I am selling my entire collection of memorabilia...first I would like to get a one person bid on the entire collection...if that doesn't work, then I'll consider selling piece by piece.”

“Besides over 50 posters...my Houdini material is superb...also Thurston, Kellar, and 1 very rare DeKolta signed photo. Email me: MagicVC@aol.com “ Vince Carman (US)

The Tampa Bay Magic Club’s, Ring 42, Annual Spring Picnic is Saturday, April 11 at Noon (early birds and picnic workers should be there by 11 a.m.), Shelter No. 5, in Phillipe Park (ph727- 669-1947), which is in Safety Harbor, Fla.

Directions from Sarasota: North on I-75. Take exit 228 toward St. Petersburg on North I-275. Get off at exit 30 (Roosevelt Blvd.) toward Largo. Merge onto FL-686 W toward Largo-Clearwater/St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto Roosevelt Blvd./686W. Merge onto CR-611 N. Turn RIGHT onto Enterprise Rd. E. Turn LEFT onto PHILIPPE PKWY/FL-590. End at 2525 Phillippe Pkwy

The event is free to all members and their immediate family. Guests are $3 per

person. You must, however, reserve you, your family and friends by contacting me at tkirwan@icsc.org. or by phone, (day) 727-781-7552, ext. 471.

The Club will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and sodas.

Each member is asked to bring a side dish based on the first letter of their last name: 'A' through 'F' = appetizer (chips ‘n dip; finger foods; cheese plate, etc.) 'G' through 'L' = salad: (conventional salad, pasta, three-bean salad, etc.) 'M' through 'R' = vegetables (potatoes, corn on the cob, green beans, etc.) 'S' through 'Z' = dessert

Anyone willing to entertain for the picnic is asked to contact Bob Klase at 727-581-8284.

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Let your Board know who you would like to see and they will attempt to book that performer

Officers Ring 81

President, Bill Smith, magicbillsmith@aol.com Vice Pres. Lee Wolfson lawvent@verizon.net

Secretary Dorothy Wolfgang, tapakey1@verizon.net Treasurer Jeff Pick, la3@comcast.net

Sgt. at Arms & Newsletter Editor Joe Floersheimer, Joe.shoes @verizon.net

Want More Magic? A group of Ring 81 members meet every Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm at

Bennigans Sarasota, Bahia Vista and Rte. 41.

It’s a nice informal atmosphere in which to share and compare your latest effects with some of your

fellow club members.

Arnieism of the Month

Before marriage a man declares that he will be master in his own house or know the reason why.

After marriage, he knows the reason why.

Your suggestions and submissions are not only ap-preciated they are sought. Share a trick, an event or

anything relevant to Ring 81.

http://www.magicsam.com/ http://www.magician.org/

http://www.ring2100.org/ring2100.html

April 2nd Andrew Mayne May 7th Chandler June 4th TBD

Joe Floersheimer 5814 Fairwoods Circle Sarasota FL 34243

Something has to be put in here.

My short-term memory is not what it used to be.

Also, my short term memory’s not as sharp as it used to be.