|
We all know Harry Houdini's signature appears on Assembly 3's charter, and we also know the Assembly is named for some person named "Werner F. Dornfield."
About Houdini we know virtually everything, but who was this "Werner F. Dornfield,?" Why was he so special they named Assembly 3 after him? These questions are the subjects of the July 5th Assembly 3 meeting. We look forward to seeing you there. Zoom Info: Provided to Club Members via Email When appearing before any audience, much like a job interview -- or perhaps like that first time you met your girlfriend's parents -- you have one chance and one chance alone to make a good first impression. This is why the first effect -- your "opener" -- is one of the two most important tricks in your entire repertoire.
So what's the second most important trick? The answer is obvious -- it is your closer, the effect that sends the audience away enthusiastically proclaiming what a great magician you really seem to be. On Monday June 7th we're going to forget all those complicated magic effects in between, and concentrate on the best ways to start, and finally end a magic set. Whether an act runs three, thirty, or forty-five minutes, the performer has to decide on the most effective opener and closer. These two effects (and how to choose them) are the subjects of the June 7th Assembly 3 meeting. We look forward to seeing you there and getting your ideas for the best openers and most provocative closers. Zoom Info: Provided to Club Members via Email You should all have gotten the email about the upcoming Jon Allen lecture at our meeting on Monday. If you've heard of Jon, I'm sure you've already set aside time to be there, but if you haven't, I highly encourage you to do so. Not only does he have great material, he is a true worker with amazing ideas of how to make your magic better, along with great bits of business along the way. I look forward to seeing you there!
-James Sanden Lecture Details Date: Monday, May 3 Time: 7 p.m. CT (Please Note Time Change -- Half Hour Earlier) Jon Allen is one of the UK’s busiest performers. Everything he puts out is professional caliber, and has a creative twist that is uniquely his own. His Silent Treatment effect is used by stand-up magicians all over the world. Also on the meeting's agenda is announcement of the upcoming Assembly 3 Slate of Officers. Zoom Info: Provided to Club Members via Email Bar Magic
Monday, April 5 - 7:30 PM CT Lecture Details: Monday evening is Bar Magic night! For many years Chicago has been notable for its magic bars. At Monday's virtual meeting we'll talk about and see demos of magic as practiced on the bartender's side of the establishment. Alcoholic or nonalcaholic beverages are optional, but nobody with a drink in hand will be turned away from this virtual meeting. So join us and augment your skills and knowledge of Bar Magic! Zoom Info: Provided to Club Members via Email Four Corners Night
Monday, March 1 - 7:30 PM CTMonday evening is “Four Corners” night! It is the meeting in which we have four of our members demonstrate a magic effect, a method or a move from as many areas of magic as possible... coins, cards, ropes, etc. that can help each one of us increase our individual magic skills. We're looking forward to seeing you at the meeting. Zoom URL, meeting ID and passcode, and one tap mobile numbers can be found below and in an additional early morning email on the day of the meeting. We're looking forward to seeing you at the meeting! Zoom Info: Provided to Club Members via Email  Monday, February 1, 2021
7:30 PM CT For over 50 years, Bruce Kalver has been in the magic business entertaining in theaters, cruise ships and every living room in RI where there was a birthday party. His teacher and grandfather was a builder and secret assistant for Houdini. Bruce is well known among magicians as a tech guru, constantly seeking magical uses for new technology. His lectures are always a sell out at S.A.M. conventions. His Tech Tricks column is the first thing that many people go to in MUM magazine. You may know him for his Growing and Shrinking Head Spiral or his portable Pepper’s Ghost illusion that he performs in the Parlour of Prestidigitation. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92695165059?pwd=RzN3aFZrMlJrTUN4YjZNLzN6Rkt3dz09 Meeting ID: 926 9516 5059 Passcode: 946105 One tap mobile +13126266799,,92695165059#,,,,*946105# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,92695165059#,,,,*946105# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 926 9516 5059 Passcode: 946105 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ad0ueGJwW5 Join us on Zoom for our first meeting of the year, featuring a Drop In visit with Keith Fields and Lady Sarah!
https://zoom.us/j/96497830881?pwd=a3JhVmtNQWdocFRqY3J0eUNXN3VEUT09 Meeting ID: 964 9783 0881 Passcode: 799201 Once again, Assembly 3 will host a Virtual Meeting on Monday, December 7th at 7:30 PM Central.
For best results, create a free Zoom account and use a computer with a microphone, camera, and headphones. An iPhone or Android smartphone will also work. Members without either can dial-in by phone to participate aurally only. Tonight's meeting will discuss theory, practice, and maybe even the philosophy of holiday magic. Do some holidays inherently invite displays of conjuring? Are there some holidays for which magic shows are inappropriate? What are your favorite holiday effects? Do you have a few holiday works in progress? Come prepared to share your ideas and to (constructively!) critique others' effects. Keep in mind, we're talking about magic for any holiday - Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Arbor Day... unleash your creativity! Zoom Info https://zoom.us/j/9237472343 Meeting ID: 923 747 2343 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9237472343# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,9237472343# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 923 747 2343 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acvxQBCDDB  Once again, Assembly 3 will host a Virtual Meeting on Monday, October 5th at 7:30 PM Central.
SHOOT OGAWA was born in Tokyo, Japan, where he discovered his love for magic at the age of 10. By the time he was 17, he had traveled to the United States and won the First Place award for Stage Magic at the St. Louis Magic Jubilee. That was the start of a long list of prizes and accolades that Shoot has earned while developing his art and visiting over 40 countries around the world. In both 2008 and 2009, Shoot was awarded the Academy of Magical Arts' Parlour Magician of the Year award. His reputation spread worldwide when he was invited to participate as guest performer at The World Championship of Magic / "FISM" - the Olympics of magic - in 2009, in China; 2012, in the United Kingdom; and 2018 in the Republic of Korea. Zoom Info Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93862694312?pwd=b3RXRTJCMHlTcWgyRzFzSzBLYWFyZz09 Meeting ID: 938 6269 4312 Passcode: 010361  Monday, August 3 | 7:30 PM Central
If you are a working magician, a magic mentor, or you just want to stay connected with other magicians through jam sessions. Learn with James Ember (James the Magician) as he speaks on performing magic virtually. James will go over the pros and cons of different performance platforms and setting up your space to perform in, based on your goals. Along with different ways to monetize your produced shows and how to setup private shows. He will also cover pros and cons of performing for a camera vs performing for a live audience along with framing (blocking) your show for the camera and different ways to interact with the audience through a camera. He will go over how performing for the camera now will help us improve our in person show. Throughout the lecture James will perform pieces from his show that he has been running for private parties through Zoom. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn conjuring into the camera. Zoom Info: -------------------- Topic: Conjuring into the Camera with James Ember Time: Aug 3, 2020 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) The room will open at 7:00 PM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure smoothing of any technical issues and also to chat with your friends. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88431257184?pwd=R25KVUJLMDFxcVZhaUVTMWdubThoZz09 Meeting ID: 884 3125 7184 Passcode: Magic One tap mobile +13017158592,,88431257184#,,,,,,0#,,955221# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,88431257184#,,,,,,0#,,955221# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 884 3125 7184 Passcode: 955221 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbCM6Z2DLU |
Archives
May 2022
Categories |
RSS Feed