Upcoming Events
Alex Ramon headlining in "Illusion Fusion" @ Horizon Casino Resort, South Lake Tahoe
Fresh from dazzling crowds at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, master magician Alex Ramon will make Southshore remarkably more magical! Edgy enough for kids, but friendly enough for parents, Illusion Fusion starring Alex Ramon is set to mesmerize at the Horizon Casino Resort Lake Tahoe, NV.
EXTENDED till September!!!
Shows nightly Thursday - Monday
8:00pm
2 Shows Saturday Nights 7:00pm & 9:00pm
www.tickefly.com
Horizon Casino Resort, Lake Tahoe
The San Francisco Ghost Hunt Meet real ghosts from wild and romantic times gone by. You will enjoy nearly three hours of guaranteed unearthly fun! The Ghost Hunt is delighted to introduce you to San Francisco's most notorious ghosts at 7:00 pm six evenings a week, closed Tuesdays. Call 415-922-5590 to confirm.
$20 person.
**** Misdirections Magic Club 25% off
415-922-5590
www.sfghosthunt.com
The San Francisco Ghost Hunt take place year around, in every weather, in a beautiful historic neighborhood in the comfortable Pacific Heights district. The one mile walking tour is in a quiet residential area surrounding a vast well kept park. The locality is free of the usual urban unpleasantness, there is even no business traffic. The Ghost Hunt shows a very local side of San Francisco many have been dying to see. There is one modrate hill, the pace is easy and the views are spectacular. You will enjoy nearly three hours of guaranteed unearthly fun
***SOMETHING COOL YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT: Doug Henning performing Close-Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06O46DjlvzQ
Magic Clubs
Magic clubs meet the needs of young or older people just getting started in magic; magicians who are working at improving their performances; magicians who are interested in discovering magic accross the country and around the world; and people who are just interested in magic as a fulfilling hobby.
The IBM (International Brotherhood of Magicians), and the SAM (Society of American Magicians) are the two largest organizations in the U.S. and both have local chapters around the world.
The greater bay area has several local chapters of these organizations. A hopefully complete list of these chapters with their contact information is shown below.
The I.B.M. is the world's largest organization for magicians and for people interested in the magical arts. Our Brotherhood is made up of nearly 15,000 members worldwide with over 300 local groups called Rings in more than 73 countries. The I.B.M. is considered to be the most respected organization for magic collectors, amateur and professional magicians in the world! If you have a sincere interest in the art of magic, we invite you to learn more about our organization.
The Society of American Magicians, founded on May 10, 1902 in Martinka's famous magic shop in New York City, New York, is the oldest and most prestigious magical society in the world. For over a century it has promoted the ideals shared by Kellar, Houdini, Thurston and over 30,000 others world-wide who have held membership in the society. These ideals include the elevation of the Art of Magic, the promotion of harmony among magicians, and the opposition of the unnecessary public exposure of magical effects.
The S.A.M. offers the opportunity to unite and associate with leaders in the World of Magic - not only professionals, but with amateurs, manufacturers, magic dealers, book authors and magic collectors. Through its monthly publications, annual conventions, and with over 250 "Assemblies" throughout the world, the S.A.M. provides the necessary forum for the advancement of magic through discussions, lectures, research, performances, and exchange of magic secrets within the magic community. To promote these endeavors the S.A.M. presents awards and fellowships in recognition of outstanding achievement in the Art of Magic.
The Oakland Magic Circle is a centerpiece of the Oakland Magic community. Each year it hosts a banquet and full evening magic show with invited professional magicians, both local competition winners and out of town magicians. They hold both Stage and Close-up contests with cash prizes and the chance to compete with the winners from other local clubs. They also hold a very well attended flea market and auction, and a "Spaghetti Feed" dinner and competition. Check their website www.oaklandmagiccircle.com or the list of upcoming events on the right of the screen.
Bay Area Magic Clubs:
Sacramento, California -- Ring 192 - Victor Saint Leon
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm
Location: Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA
Contact: Pamela Impson , 1135 E Street, Rio Linda CA 95673
Phone: 916-873-1079
Email: pamimpson@covad.net
Web Site: http://magic1.org/ibm192
San Francisco, California -- Ring 38
When: Meets last Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm (except December)
Location: Cafe Sinfonia, 465 Grove Street (Grove & Gough), San Francisco, CA
Contact: Art Gagne ,
Phone: 650-992-0697
San Jose, California --
Ring 216 - Silicon Valley Magicians
When: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm
Location: Yu-Ai Kai Center, 588 N. Fourth Street,, San Jose, CA 95112 (in Japantown at Fourth and Jackson Streets) Directions
Contact: Will Chandler, 1572 S. Bernardo Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 USA
Phone: 408-733-3101
Email: vicepresident@ring216.org
Web Site: http://ring216.org/
SAN FRANCISCO - Assembly 2
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Taraval Police Station; President: Richard Seguine (650) 869-4932 zaubern@msn.com; Vice President: Bob Bailey (Tamaka) (650) 755-9128
SACRAMENTO - Assembly 72
Meetings: 4th Wednesday, Ronald McDonald House at UC Davis Medical Center; President: David Wright; (916) 944-8454; wright.davida@sbcglobal.net; Vice President: Leland Eiben (530) 790-7470 leenassoc@hotmail.com, website: www.magic1.org/sam72
PALO ALTO - Assembly 94
Meetings: 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, corner of Homer and Webster, in Palo Alto (Beginners' Workshop at 6:30 p.m.) Web site: www.sam94.org President: Kim Silverman (650) 960-3809 kimsilv@apple.com; Secretary Joe Caffall (408) 578-8387 jocaff@pacbell.net
PLEASANT HILL - Assembly 112
Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Winslow Center, 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523; President: Douglass Kovacich (925) 435-4824 dougkovacich@yahoo.com, First Vice President: Ric Ewing (925) 787-6012 magic@rickara.com, www.sam112.com/, S.Y.M. 112 Meetings: 4th Monday, Winslow Center
OXNARD - Assembly 135
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. St. John's Regional Medical Center (Rose Avenue and Gonzales Road); President: Brian Jones (805) 340-9249; Secretary Dan Murphy (805) 482-1543 photodan0@yahoo.com, heydanmurphy@yahoo.com
MONTEREY BAY - Assembly 287
Meetings: 2nd Friday, 7:00, member's residence; President: Hope Anderson (831) 384-0848 Hopemagic@aol.com
HAYWARD - Assembly 80
JONGLEURS CIRCLE; THIRD WEDNESDAY, 3481 SANDPIPER COURT, HAYWARD, CA. BILL RAGSDALE 530-661-0413; BOX 1500, WOODLAND, CA 95776 sam@billragsdale.cc - Bill Ragsdale: (510) 881-8162 (meeting nights only); Meeting time: 7:00 p.m.
