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April 2018
April 2018
In This Issue
Need Meeting Scribepage 2
S.Y.M. Reportpage 3
SAM-112 to sponsor aspecial lecture by
Eric Stevens at ourregular meeting night inJune. Save the
Date!
Page 5
Volunteers Neededpage 6
A Message fromYour President
By Mark Richardson
If you missed our March meeting youmissed a great evening of
fun.For the very first time our magic themewas “Magic Book Report”.
Your humblePresident facilitated and started thediscussion by
performing the effect, TheUpside Down Deck from “Scarne onCard
Tricks”. Unfortunately, my magicalinterlude didn’t quite go as
rehearsedbut I promise to perform the effect againat an upcoming
meeting to redeemmyself.
Next up was Larry Wright who espoused the virtues of “The Magic
Handbook” byPeter Elden and performed and explained the Coin Escape
effect. Bob Holdridgefollowed that with a performance of the
Billiard Ball Box, which he constructedhimself. The plans and
effect came from his favorite book “Blackstone’s ModernCard Tricks
And Secrets of Magic” by Harry Blackstone. Finally Jerry
Barrilleauxtalked about and performed a miracle from the pages of
the “Magic Book” by HarryLorrayne.
After the lecture and short break the club presented Bll
Hatteroth and Chris Herrenwith their trophies for winning last
year’s magic close up and stage competitions.Once all the club
business was taken care of we commenced with the general
magicperformance. By my count we had nine different members
performing to the delightand amazement of the audience. It was
great to see so many people eager toparticipate.
I hope you’re all planning to attend this month’s meeting on
Wednesday, April 18when we will have another first time magic
theme. This one were calling…. wait forit.. “April Fools! So dust
of your die box or whatever else your favorite “sucker“ effectmay
be and come ready to fool and entertain yourfellow club
members.
Our May meeting lecture will feature the classic effect “Cups
and Balls” MichaelMcGriff has kindly volunteered to put together
some fine material so I know youwon’t want to miss that.
For all members who still have not paid your dues I urge you to
do so now. You havebeen dropped from the official roster and I
don’t want to see you go. The vitality ofour club depends on its
members so we need to keep our club going strong. SAM112 is one of
the best magic clubs in the bay area and I want you to be an
integralpart of our success. So pay those dues today! See you all
at the meeting.
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Meeting Report OK– Now here is a problem! I have been
told that the meeting report is a favorite feature of
thisnewsletter. For years, Bill Marquardt did the write-up ofthe
meetings and your editor just pasted in some photosand you had your
favorite article right there. Bill retiredfrom his position of
scribe. Here’s how that affects
I did take a few pictures. The theme was “My Favorite
Book.”There were at least four books… I brought, The MagicHandbook
by Peter Eldin. This book is available fromAmazon and elsewhere on
the internet. It is an excellent basicmagic book with outstanding
illustration. It incorporatessomething of the history of magic with
the effects included inthe book. I demonstrated a coin through
handkerchief effectfrom the book.
Bob Holdridge brought, Blackstone's Modern Card Tricksand
Secrets of Magic by Harry Blackstone dated 1941. Hedemonstrated The
Billiard Ball Box which he made frominstructions in that book. I
know this because Bob told me inan email on another subject and
because I took a picture of thetitle page during the meeting.
Jerry had The Magic Book by Harry Lorayne. I’m not surewhat he
showed from the book. Why, because nobody wroteup the meeting. Mark
Richardson had Scarne on Cards. Youknew that if you read the
President’s Column on page one.
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The Society of Young Magicians Loren Lind Assembly 112held its
meeting on March 26, 2018
More than Spring cleaning brought us a refreshed newlypainted
meeting room with new floors & booths. We arehappy:) Thank you
Denny's!
All students who were at this meeting are National members ofour
S.Y.M. Assembly.
Two new members, SUBASH and JAMES, took theirmagician's oath,
receiving their gold pin, certificate,membership card and access
code for contacts, lessons andthe junior magazine, SYMBOL. See
their photos. With thesetwo young men, we have an active teen group
who plan onworking together to perform and advance their
magicalabilities.
There was a diverse group of Magi at this meeting. Nine boysand
girls, young to teens, all enjoying each other's
presentations and the lessons by S.Y.M. leaders JERRY, whoshowed
card plus other effects, and BOB who taught how tobalance a quarter
on the edge of a dollar bill. Frequent guestleader CHRIS showed
silks that became one large multicoloredsilk and also gave
instructions to make a handkerchief mouse.Young magi who performed
were LOREN, SUBASH, ROBIN,JAMISON, ZANE, JAMES, and DIEGO. You can
see all ofthem and a few more, since the open space in the
roomallowed for many photos to be taken.
By Carole Yvonne Kula
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Before the meeting started, Gloria Wall of the Lions Clubshowed
a video of a farm where they will host a SPECIALNEEDS KIDS DAY in
May. Our adult and Junior Magicianshave been invited to entertain.
She and Mr. Wall will be back inApril to tell more about the
event.
The meeting closed with the usual raffle, everyone going
homewith several new effects and work ahead to learn and
perfecttheir presentations.
Hope everyone enjoyed their Easter. No rabbits came by forour
meeting ... Hmm.
Every First andThird Friday
The EXIT Theatre
156 Eddy Street
San Francisco, CA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-magic-of-ryan-kane-tickets-42851686548
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Meet Tom Grossman
Tom Grossman, a professional magician who is relocating toour
area from Chicago, joined Assembly 112 after attendingthe March
meeting. Welcome Tom! Pictured here is Tom onthe left and his
driver who will have to remain nameless, sincethere wasn’t a
meeting scribe and nobody got his name.
April 13 – 14 Bruce GoldApril 20 – 21 Spencer GreyApril 27 - 28
Magical NathanielMay 4 – 5 David HirataMay 11 – 12 Timothy JamesMay
18 – 19 JadeMay 25 – 26 Perry YanJune 1 - 2 Hank MorfinJune 8 - 9
John GardenierJune 15 - 16 Eric BussJune 22 - 23 Frisco FredJune 29
- 30 George Tovar
Experience the Marrakech Magic Theater with the new host ofJay
Alexander. Enjoy drinks and close up before the mainshow! A
wonderful night out of magic, mystery, andmind tricks!
See sanfranciscomagictheater.com for tickets.
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April 2018 Conjurer Newsletter 5
Society of American MagiciansAssembly 112 presents a
lecture by
EricStevens
Wednesday,June 20, 2018
Pleasant Hill VFW
1919 Wendell Ln
Pleasant Hill
7:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar for an incredible magic lecture performed by
one of America’s most talented youngmagicians. Direct from smash
reviews of his recent lecture to the Magic Castle Juniors, Eric is
nostranger to lectures. He was a featured performer and lecturer at
the Olde Sacramento Magic Festivaland has been touring his new
lecture, Perspective, around the country.
Eric presents material that is within the range of every member,
regardless whether they are full-timeprofessionals or just
beginning to learn magic. He is multi-award-winning professional
magician basedout of Los Angeles, California. From visual card and
coin work to stimulating performance theory, hishighly-acclaimed
lectures combine a classic style with modern thinking and smooth
execution,providing an array of magical wonderments that are sure
to make even the most skeptical audiencemember (magician OR
layperson) stand up and take notice.
Free for Members of SAM Assembly 112 and only $10 for
non-MembersA bound copy of the lecture notes including everything
taught during the lecture will be available for sale at this
lecture.
DO NOT MISS THIS LECTURE!
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President Mark
[email protected]
First Vice President Chris
[email protected]
Second Vice President Carole Yvonne Kula925-408-9852
Secretary Sheldon
[email protected]
Treasurer Jerry [email protected]
Sergeant at Arms Michael
[email protected]
Member-at-Large Bob
[email protected]
Outreach/Membership CommitteeBob HoldridgeChristopher
McConaugheyMichael McGriff
Community Service Committee:CaroleYvonne Kula - (Chair)
Cups and BallsWorkshop is
Scheduled for theMay 16 Regular
MeetingMichael McGriff will teach the workshop. He requeststhat
if you have a set of three cups and balls that youbring them with
you. He also provided a video link viaYouTube to the lecture notes
for that evening.
https://youtu.be/6sDa3JO9Ypg__________________________________
Our Assembly has been invited to help with:
41st ANNUAL LIONSSPECIAL KIDS DAY
Saturday, May 12, 2018 10 AM to 3:00 PM
7540 Balfour Rd., Brentwood, CA 94513
Volunteers from Assembly #112 and Societyof Young Magicians are
invited to participate inthis special day for handicapped kids. It
is aPRIVATE EVENT not open to the generalpublic.
This is an excellent opportunity for members ofAssembly #112 and
Society of YoungMagicians to get involved in communityoutreach
programs.
If you are interested in volunteering to performstage or
close-up magic, or otherentertainment, contact Bob Holdridge by
April15 at: 707-751-3772 [email protected]. Names
ofvolunteer performers are required in advance.
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April 2018
DIRECTIONS TO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS:From Highway 680, turn
west on Oak Park Boulevard;when you get to Wendell Lane, turn
right; Veterans ofForeign Wars is the second building on the left
side ofthe street.ADDRESS: 1919 Wendell Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA
SAM-112 meets the third Wednesday of each month atthe Pleasant
Hill VFW Hall.
The Conjurer is published monthly. The current Editor is
LarryWright. To submit material for publication please send via
email [email protected]. Deadline for submission is the
Wednesdayafter the Board meeting. (Board meetings are on the first
Mondayof each month.)
Meeting Format7:00 Workshop begins. Read Scheduled Meetings to
seewhat we will be learning.
8:30 BREAK
8:45 Open performance. Perform anything you are workingon, new
things you are just learning or want to learn, orsomething that you
want to test in front of an audience.Use this opportunity to dust
off something you have hadon the shelf for a while. You may request
critique or not.You can get help from other members with
anythingmagical. Members are especially encouraged toperform magic
they learned in the workshop session atlast month s meeting.
9:30 Meeting adjourned
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Scheduled Meetings through December 2018
January 17 What I Got for Christmas February 21 Installation and
Awards BanquetMarch 21 My Favorite Magic BookApril 18 April Fool’s
Day Magic – Sucker EffectsMay 16 Cups and Balls by Michael
McGriffJune 20 Special Lecture by Eric StevensJuly 18 Game Show
NightAugust 15 Stage CompetitionSeptember 19 Comedy Kids
MagicOctober 17 Halloween MagicNovember 21 Close-up
CompetitionDecember 19 Holiday Magic
