International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 71

Via Aaron DeLong, word of a very enterprising young lady who has organized a magic show to benefit special needs kids in the Columbus area:

Kelly Spangler is producing a charity magic show to benefit special needs kids. This is her project to attain the highest award in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. Take a look at the video she made showing her work this summer with special needs kids. She performed some magic for them, and taught them a few basic tricks. Her project is called “The Magic of Self-Confidence”.

The show is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Saturday October 29, in Upper Arlington. Call 614-442-1228 or email Kelly for details.

Michael Reist of Ring 57 writes with news of an upcoming event:

I just wanted to remind all who may not have heard that the Kutztown Magic Convention is drawing close — just one month away now, on November 12! Our headliners are Joshua Jay, Gregory Wilson, Shoot Ogawa and Ed Alonzo with his illusion show. Registration is just $60 for adults and $25 for kids 12 and under, and includes an all-you-can-eat dinner (if registered by the meal deadline of November 1), magic auction, lectures, all the dealers, a close-up/parlor show and the grand evening show. If you have any questions, please call me at 610-698-0311 or drop me an e-mail.

Download the Kutztown Convention Flyer and auction submission form (both PDF files).

Ken Klosterman has put hundreds of items from his world-renowned Salon de Magie collection up for auction. Visit Potter & Potter Auctions to review the catalog and place a bid.

David Girmann writes to remind us that this year’s Abra-Kidabra show is fast approaching…

Supporting a great cause is a whole lot easier than pulling a rabbit out of your hat. All you have to do is join the Children’s Dyslexia Centers of Cincinnati for Abra-Kidabra, a night of comedy, laughter, magic, and wonder.

This family friendly and affordable event will be held on October 8, 2011 in the Scottish Rite Auditorium at the Cincinnati Masonic Center. Tickets can be purchased online, are priced at $15 for premium seating and $10 for value seating. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30.

This year’s Abra-Kidabra features world-class magicians and illusionists Matthew David Stanley and Donavan. Local magician and IBM Ring 71 board member Frank Johnston will present a very special performance of his act, which took the top award at the 2011 War of the Wizards, a competition between magicians from across the region.

Click the image below for a copy of the Abra-Kidabra flyer [PDF].

Dear friends and fellow magicians,

September magically started out with lots of great magic, beginning with the Aldo and Rachel Colombini lecture on September 16th, followed by the Stars of Magic show on Sept 23rd. Many flattering comments were heard from the sellout crowd, and many of your fellow magicians commented that it was one of the best local magic shows ever seen. All the performers were local, including members of our own IBM Ring 71.

October will also be a great magic month, concluding with the October 21st lecture with Christopher Bolter — who promises to ‘blow your mind’. Christopher comes highly recommended.

On Friday, November 18th, look forward to a teach-in by some of our great Ring 71 magical talents. Several magi have volunteered to share their effects with us. If you would like to teach some of your favorite effects, please notify me.

December 16th will bring the annual Ring 71 Close-up Contest. Again we need contestants, so please sign up now to avoid the rush.

We plan on returning to The Farm on January 21st for our annual Holiday Party with SAM Assembly 11. More details later – but be certain to mark this date on your calendars.

More great magic will follow throughout the year. See you soon!

President – Ring 71
dhinton@cinci.rr.com
513-248-0773

Dear friends and fellow magicians,

Another exciting year is about to start for IBM Ring 71 here in Cincinnati.

First, Aldo and Rachel Colombini will be presenting their final lecture tour before departing for Italy. This special event will take place at Haines House of Cards on Friday, September 16th and will be jointly sponsored by Ring 71 and SAM Assembly 11, the Queen City Mystics.

The following Friday night (September 23) will see the Stars of Magic Show presented at Anderson Theater in Anderson Township. This is a charity event for the Katie Haumesser Foundation. The show begins at 7:30 PM, and features several IBM Ring 71 members. Come early and be entertained several other Ring 71 members, who will perform from 6:30 until the show begins. I have a limited number of tickets available for a special group price of only $6 per ticket. See me at the Ring meeting on the 16th, or call me at (513) 248-0773 if you need tickets.

On Friday, October 21st, we will have a lecture by Christopher Bolter, a Bostonian. A little about Christopher:

Christopher Bolter has been performing non-stop since he was 9 years old. You can find him hopping from college to college and Fortune 500 to Fortune 500 all over the country. Chris has performed his unique blend of mentalism and psychological mind reading at over 350 campuses from Los Angeles to London. Also, Chris is a regular guest for corporations such as Apple, Microsoft, Bank of America, Price Waterhouse, Merrill Lynch and Mattel. Having performed at The World Famous Magic Castle on multiple occasions, Chris was begged to release some of his methods to the magic world. Now is the time! After Chris’ break out lecture at the International Magic Exposition Chris has hit the ground running with material and products designed for the working performer. Chris’ lecture will take you through some of his pet material and into the nitty gritty work on getting into the college market and corporate world. This is one lecture you don’t want to miss!

On Friday, November 18th, we will have a teach-in presented by your fellow Ring 71 members. If you would like to share your skills and effects with the rest of our club members, please contact me before I contact you!

Looking forward to seeing you for these exciting events!

President – Ring 71
dhinton@cinci.rr.com
513-248-0773