The Art of Presentation - DewsWorldParty Magic (941) 926-7757 [email protected] CHECKERS The Clown...

Vol. 4 Issue 8 August 2007

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.

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The Art of Presentation Are you a magician? How do you know? Do you actually perform magic or just collect the latest tricks? Do you want to become a real magician? Do you want to be something more than just someone that does a couple tricks? Magic is a presentation art. To actually call your self a magician you have to get out there and perform for people. It's more than just knowing how to technically perform sleights or being able to recite some canned patter. It goes beyond just fool- ing someone. The best magic is entertainment. It takes someone out of their world and brings them willingly into the world you create. It allows them to let go and just have fun. Now that's magic! In this lecture Ring 81's own Dave Downer will present ideas, thoughts and demonstra-tions on magic as true entertainment. He will give you concrete ideas that you can im-mediately implement to help you on your own journey to becoming the best and most entertaining magician you can be. Where are you on that journey? Wherever that is, Dave will challenge you to raise your level! Dave has been performing professionally in restaurants, for corporate events and private parties for over 12 years and has learned to continually raise his level. He will share valuable insight and lessons he's learned through his experiences. Come share in this unique evening. Learn to start taking your magic to the next level and become a truly entertaining performer!

Test Your Knowledge 1. Television: In which 1960s TV show did the character Dr. Zorba appear? 2. Language: What does “Mardi Gras” mean in French? 3. Geography: Which nation lies directly on the eastern border of Lebanon? 4. Religion: Who were the sons of Isaac? 5. Geology: What kind of stone is an onyx? 6. Theater: In what year did the musical “Grease” debut on Broadway? 7. Ancient World: Who is known as the father of history? Answers on page 3


Magic Workshop

Bill Bremner Coordinator

August 2nd Members Lecture Dave Downer, The Art of Presentation Sept. 6th Diamond Jim Tyler, Lecture Oct. 4th Close Up Contest Oct. 9th Special Lecture, Nathan Kranzo November Ring 81 Gala Show featuring Ken Chandler, Danny Tong, Dave Downer, Michael Baron

START PUSHING TICKETS

“Stevie “Dee” Parties, Conventions,

Graduations. You name it, He does it.

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

FAX 941-727-7410

Dave Downer

Strolling - Parlor Party Magic

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Juggling - Magic Balloon Sculptures

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Do to an unforeseen and unfortunate (aren’t they always) automobile accident Dick will not be submitting his monthly com-ments. Dick was bruised and has minor cuts but he will be OK. He’s assured me that it will not effect his magic career. Bar-bara was taken to the hospital for precau-tionary evaluation and it looks as though she’s will be released at this writing. The club and the editorial staff (?)wishes him and Barbara a speedy recov-ery. We hope to see his smiling face at the next meeting.

From the President

One of the oldest tricks in recorded his-tory is the CUPS AND BALLS.. Paintings depict its use between 2500bc & 2200bc. No..., Bill has not been doing it that long. Tonight we will teach the basic moves us-ing everyday items. No special equipment is needed but you’re welcome to bring your set if you have one. There will be supplies available for learning the routine and practice.

Magic Jim Bedwell Parties—Events

Adult and Children Company Functions

941-266-4308 [email protected]

Our Ring 81 Web Site developed by and admin-

istered by Dorothy Wolfgang has won the coveted award of being the best IBM Web-site for 2007. Knowing of the vast number of Rings and that most of them having a web site, this is quite an accomplishment.

Congratulations Dorothy

Hot of the Presses


INEZ BLACKSTONE KITCHEN HONORED

In 1974, RING 81, Sarasota, Florida, honored Inez Blackstone Kitchen in recognition of her service as Ring President for 25 years. It all began in the Fall of 1916 when Inez Nourse joined the Harry Blackstone Show to play the banjo. It ended in 1930, 11 years after they had married and 14 years after they had first met. A few years later she married Robert Kitchen, the brother of Maurice Kitchen. Maurice Kitchen trouped under the name of Rajah Raboid. Embracing the crystal gazer's stance on stage and off, "Raboid" was famous for his mentalism, fortune-telling and second sight successes Inez never forgot Blackstone or magic and she often said the worst thing she did was divorce Harry and leave the show. She remained close to the people she met in Show Business and in 1949, living in Sarasota, Florida she was the force behind the founding of Ring 81. At the February meeting, in 1974 with 29 members present, William Preston, I.B.M.'s Ring Coordinator presented Inez a beautiful plaque, engraved as follows: "This plaque is presented to our own Inez Blackstone Kitchen in appreciation of her services as president for a quarter of a century. Her dedication and devotion has

been greatly responsible for the success and growth we have achieved. With this presentation, we are pleased to approve her as president Emeritus of Ring

No. 81 as a token of our high esteem for her. We hereby declare that henceforth this organization shall be known as "The Inez

Black stone Kitchen Ring No. 81" International Brotherhood of Magicians". Inez Blackstone Kitchen died at the age of 94 in 1983. She is interred at Manasota Cemetery. Her husband Bob Kitchen, passed away in the 1960's and for years afterward she lived in a mobile home park in Sarasota and went north during the hot summers to visit with magic friends and to attend the Abbott's Magic Get-Together in Colon, Michigan. Re: The Linking Ring May 1974 Blackstone A Magician's Life

MAGICAL REMINISCING With Jim Peterson

Answers to Test your Knowledge 1: Ben Casey 2: Fat Tuesday 3: Syria 4: Jacob & Esau 5: Agate 6: 1972 7: The historian Herodotus


Basic Card Techniques.

If you change your e-mail address or subscribe to a new one, please notify the club sec-retary. We communicate with the majority of our members this way and want to make sure that you’re not left out of the electronic loop.

During our past meeting a number of questions were asked involving basic card terminology. This month, this column will try to detail with just a few of the most often used items

Dealing Grip The deck is clipped by the thumb in the left hand. All the fingers are located along the other long edge. The thumb is positioned on top of the deck and the cards are slightly beveled. In this position it is possi-ble for the thumb to push off cards singly from the top of the deck.

Mechanic’s Grip The difference between this and the Dealing Grip is that the cards are held more firmly, with the left first finger curled round the top short edge of the deck and the thumb positioned straight along the left edge of the

Biddle Grip Hold the deck from above in the right hand. The thumb holds the deck at the short edge nearest you. The first finger is curled gently on top of the deck and the second and third finger hold the deck at the short edge fur-thest from you.

Pinkie Break Lift approximately half of the cards about a 1/2”. Release the cards, but allow the pad of the pinkie tip to stop the cards from falling flush.

Thumb Break Hold the pinkie break as de-scribed. Change the grip into the Biddle grip. However, as the thumb grips the back short edge the gap is maintained by squeezing lightly between the thumb and fingers. The cards are held entirely by the right hand, freeing the left hand.

The Glimpse An ideal time to “glimpse” a card occurs when you are removing the cards from the box. Simply insure that the deck is orientated so that it is pulled out of the box face up. No attention should be drawn to the deck at this stage.

The above was garnered in part from The Practical Encyclopedia of Magic by Nicholas Einhorn


Trick of the Month. Time to put to use some of the slights from the previous page

TRAPPED The two red Queens are openly placed to one side. A card is chosen and returned to the deck, which is then shuffled. The queens are cut, face up into the center of the face down deck. In an instant the cards are spread on the table to reveal one card trapped between the Queens. It is revealed as the card selected. 1. Remove the two red Queens and place them face up on the table. Spread the cards

allowing a spectator to make a selection. Have spectator look at the card remember it and also show it to someone else. (Good practice) Lift half the deck with the right hand and have the card replaced on top of the left hand packet. Hold a Finger Break between the two packets as the right hand places its half back on top.

2. Cut approximately one-quarter of the deck to the table. Now cut all the cards above

the break to the packet on the table. Finally place the last packet on top of everything. The selected card is now on top.

3. Hold the deck face down in the left hand Mechanic’s grip. Obtain a Finger Break be-

low the top card. Pick up the two Queens and display them in the right hand Biddle Grip. The bottom Queen should be pulled to the left so that it could be seen clearly.

4. Square the Queens on top of the deck and at the same time add the selected card to

the bottom of the Queens. The three card packet is still being held between the thumb and the middle finger.

5.The left thumb moves across the face of the top Queen and holds it in place as the

right hand moves to the right with the lower two cards , squared to look like one card. Place these card on top of the face up Queen on top of the deck. The selected card has been sandwiched between the Queens. place the deck on the table.

6. Cut the deck and complete the cut. Use your magical phrase or motion and ribbon

spread the deck on the table. revealing a face down card between the two face up Queens. It will be the selected card.

More details and pictures can be found in The Practical Encyclopedia of Magic by Nicholas Einhorn


The Suncoast Communities Blood Bank honored Ring 81 by inviting us to participate in their blood drive at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. A large number of our members participated in this worthwhile cause. We were given tee shirts and plenty of refreshments through ought the three days that we were there. The facility was decorated in a magic theme making us feel right at home. On entering the facility

people were greeted with:

Bob Banta, Jim Bedwell, Eileen Rusch, Bob Sutherland,Al Loeffler Steevie Dee didn’t like their

refreshments. He had his own.

Bob Banta making a deposit assisted by Steve Gotchalk

David Pitchford trying out a new effect. He couldn’t find his cards

Performers

Bob Banta Jim Bedwell Joe Clifford Josh Corn

Steevie Dee Silvis Fertch

Joe Floersheimer Steve Gotchalk

Performers

Bud Hedger Dick Johnson

Al Loeffler Glenn Marcos Jim Peterson

David Pitchard Bob Sutherland

Dorothy Wolfgang

Tee shirts with the theme “There’s No Trick to It” were distributed to all that attended

No one left hungry


Some of our members not only perform for us and volunteer in our community events but also sell magic items through their businesses.

They deserve your support.


Every month a different member of our club will be the subject. They may be offi-cers of the club or non elected members. Makes no difference if they are sleight of hand specialists, saw-in-halfers, live animal guys, or ropers, every one is fair game. If you haven’t already had your 15 minutes of fame—and even if you have—here’s your chance.

My first introduction to magic was when I was twelve years old. Harry Blackstone Sr. came to my hometown of Scranton Pennsylvania. After seeing him perform, I was hooked. I went to our local library and was disappointed that they didn't have a very large selection on magic. Back then, magic was a closely guarded secret. I picked up what they had and started practicing. Magic was a great way to overcome shyness. It wasn't hard to approach someone and ask if they wanted to see a magic trick. After finishing school, I joined the Marine Corps. I found a few fellow Marines that were into magic and we helped each other with our hobby. After I was discharged, I was offered a job in Canada. We were fortunate enough to live in a area that had Magic Rings. I joined three of them. After thirty five years in Canada we moved back to Paradise (Sarasota). It's been a wonderful experience. Our Sarasota Ring is second to none. Our Ring gives a lot back to the community. The Annual Arts Fair, The Van Wezel Family Fest and The Sun Coast Community Annual Blood Drive to name a few. You always meet interesting people and let them know about our ring. Especially the younger kids. I usually teach them a couple of tricks to get them interested in magic. One time I was performing at the JCC and had a young boy come over to me and show me a trick that I taught him the previous year. He then showed me a couple of tricks that he learned on his own. It was a good feeling. It's a great honor to meet magicians that you see on television or have their DVDs. My specialty is close up. I have a lot of fun doing my rubber band magic and every one in our club is always ready to help you out with a new trick. We Cruise a couple of times a year and I usually do some magic on the ship. It always goes over well. We keep in touch with quite a few people we met on vacation. The best thing about our hobby is the people in our ring. It really is a Brotherhood that I am proud to belong to. Au revoir

The Three Insignias I’m Most Proud Of


Library News

Through the efforts of Jim Levell we now have a library of magic items for the use of the Ring 81 members. To date the collection consists of VHS tapes and a variety of books. All that is required to avail yourself of these items is to attend a meeting where they will be available to view. Sign out the item of choice and return it when complete. This is a work in progress and additional items are always welcome. Check those closets and those out of the way shelves and donate the unused items for others to enjoy.

John Northern Hilliard's book GREATER MAGIC was dedicated to Angelo Lewis, who as Professor Hoffman, wrote "Modern Magic" in 1876. GREATER MAGIC was published by Carl Jones in November 1938 and sold for $12.50. It was an instant success. Of the first printing of 1,000 copies only 267 were left on December 28th. A second printing followed quickly in 1939 and a third printing appeared in 1940. The eighth and final impression was released in 1947. GREATER MAGIC contained 715 tricks, 1030 pages and 1,120 illustrations drawn by Harlan Tarbell. He spent two months at Jones's home in Minneapolis while he drew from life as Jean Hugard posed with the props in his hands. Dr. Tarbell is also known for the "The Tarbell Course in Magic". ( Volumes 1-8) Carl Jones had 10 copies of the third printing bound in two volumes. The first vol-ume contained card tricks ; the second volume contained the remainder of the book. A five volume edition was published by A. S. Barnes and Company of New York, in 1956, at $3.00 per volume GREATER MAGIC is a lasting monument to the four men who made it possible. John Northern Hilliard, Jean Hugard, Harlan Tarbell and the publisher Carl W. Jones . GREATER MAGIC was printed for magicians only. It is so superlative that no review can do it justice. PS: If you can find a copy of GREATER MAGIC today be prepared to pay between $125.00 and $500.00. Good luck. Jim Peterson

Greater Magic


Joe Floersheimer 5814 Fairwoods Circle

Officers Ring 81

President Dick Johnson, [email protected] Vice Pres. David Downer, [email protected]

Secretary Bob Banta, [email protected] Treasurer David Pitchford, [email protected]

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 Have you ever noticed that sex can be funny?------ As long as she doesn't point when she laughing---

For those of you not familiar with Sam the Bellhop http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=C96Hc1m7pRU

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

anything relevant to Ring 81.

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