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Magicians carry a great deal of moves and subtleties in their “toolbox.” These special counts, cuts, forces and shuffles can be used individually when a magician is in a “tight spot” or combined together into an amazing routine. Join us on Oct. 4 to share one or more of the favorite moves you work with and learn new sleights from your fellow compeers. This meeting is not restricted to cards only. Moves with ropes, coins and other props are welcome as well
This month’s meeting will be held on Monday October 4th at 7:30PM CST and our meeting will be virtual again. Below you will find the Zoom Link. I can’t wait to see you all there. Zoom Info: Provided to Club Members via Email  Monday, August 9, 2021
7:30 PM CT Francis Menotti has been astounding audiences internationally since 2000. His highly innovative, intelligent presentations are sought by prestigious clientele from the sound stages of Hollywood to the Oval Office, the Hollywood Magic Castle to Fortune 500 companies. As a consultant for film, television, and other magicians, Francis created all of the magic for ABC's crime drama, Deception. A powerful performer in his own right, Francis can be seen in front of the camera fooling Penn & Teller on their hit show Fool Us, (in 2015 and 2020) and on Masters of Illusion in 2019. Check out his Fool Us appearances and his performances at the Magic Castle at these links: Fool Us 2015: https://youtu.be/JVrUJ4W98Ps Fool Us 2019: https://youtu.be/ijQO7ZQcneo Francis Menotti YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fjmenotti/videos Zoom Info: Provided to Club Members via Email 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!
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