June 16, 2008:
The theme for June 16th was "Coin Magic." Fr. Kurt started us out with a discussion of Okito boxes, what they are, what they do and some of the variations. Some of the other members, including Gordon, Dave and Don showed us some of their effects. Mary then showed off the latest addition to her collection so she could get some input on how to perform it better. That's what the club is all about, teaching and learning!
The October performance for Epiphany Church has been cancelled through no fault of ours. There was simply a change in the venue and our services for that month are no longer needed.
Just another reminder, there is no meeting for the month of July. Meetings resume on August 18, with "Cups & Balls."
May 20, 2008:
The theme for our May 19th meeting was "Rope Magic." The group was shown a wide variety of effects using different types and sizes of ropes and string. Who knew there were so many ways to tie a rope without letting go of the ends?
The theme for the June 21th meeting is "Coins." Everybody is encouraged to bring a coin or two and their routines.
Three magicians are needed for a performance in October for our host, Epiphany Church. This is our way of paying for the use of their facilities. Each performer will only have to do 20 minutes of magic for a mixed audience. The final details and exact time and date are still to be determined so stay tuned.