Meeting

Open Performances & Workshop Night

Hello, Ring 216 members or interested attendees! Whether you have a trick that you are just a few steps away from mastering or have just picked up a new gimmick from your local magic dealer; we would love to have you perform it for us at our next meeting on Wednesday, April 10th! This is an invaluable opportunity for you to get experience performing in front of a crowd, socialize with your brothers and sisters in magic, and if you wish get crucial tips from fellow magicians. Hope to see you there!

Location: Yu-Ai Kai Community Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA

TIME: 7:30 –9:30 p.m.

Date: April 10th, 2024

Previous meeting on Wednesday, March 13 - Learn Magic in person in the Bay Area

Ben and Johah will be lecturing in person for RING 216 on Wednesday, March 13

Location: Yu-Ai Kai Community Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA

TIME: 7:30 –9:30 p.m.

PRICE: $20 for members, $30 for non-members

You can pay via cash, check, or PayPal to: payment@ring216.org

Hope to see you there!

Feb 7th, 2024

Please be aware that our regular meeting, usually held on the second Wednesday of each month, coincides with Valentine's Day this time. In recognition of this special day and to allow everyone to spend it with their loved ones, we have rescheduled this month's meeting to February 7th. Snacks: Enjoy some light refreshments to kick off our meeting. Raffle Prizes: To encourage attendance at this live event, we will host a raffle with exciting prizes generously provided by the board. Awards Presentation: Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our competition winners. Witness the joy as they receive their well-deserved awards. Magic Trick Showcase: Bring a magic trick to share with a friend. This session provides a fantastic platform to exhibit and exchange new magical skills. For those inspired by the recent Gregory Wilson lecture, this is your chance to showcase what you've learned and receive valuable feedback. Social Mixer: Conclude the evening by mingling, exchanging stories, and fostering deeper connections with fellow members. This meeting promises to be an enriching experience for all members, offering recognition and learning opportunities in magic.

Magic Lectures - one of the best ways to learn magic is in person!

Gregory Wilson lectured for us in person for RING 216 on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Location: Yu-Ai Kai Community Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA

TIME: 7:30 –9:20 p.m.

PRICE: $15 for members, $30 for non-members

(Annual membership is $25; you can sign up at the lecture.)

You can pay via cash, check, or PayPal to: payment@ring216.org Feel free to make one payment of $40.00.

If you want to learn magic and join the SF Bay Area Magic Community, feel free to reach out to the current, 2024 below.

Dan Chan @ president@ring216.org

Syd and Mitch K vicepresident@ring216.org

Yitian sgt-at-arms@ring216.org

Dylan webmaster@ring216.org & socialmedia@ring216.org: 

Gary secretary@ring216.org:  

Cal Tong and David Martinez - nominatingcommittee@ring216.org

Dec. 13: Ring 216 Parlor/Stage Magic Competition

 

The 2023 Stage & Parlor Magic Competition is just around the corner — Wednesday, Dec. 13. Come on out to support your fellow magicians as they present their best material in a parlor setting... think the Parlor of Prestidigitation at the Magic Castle (without the cover charge). And be sure to bring your friends and family because magic is always better when there are more people to enjoy it! Your guests can be fellow magicians or, preferably, non-magicians who love magic. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and performances start at 8:00 p.m. sharp! We'll be at our usual location at Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA.   Sign up to perform! Whether you're a past winner, a brand-new entrant, or something in between, now's your chance to share your routines and show off your skills. This is a great, low-stress way to hone your act and get feedback. Remember: The goal is to do your best and not focus on winning. Just have fun! Send email to president@ring216.org to sign up! If you're thinking of competing, please keep in mind the following information: Parlor is defined as an act presented in a formal stand-up setting with a sound system and curtains. There will be 5-6 rows of seating. But remember that we don't have raked seating, so be aware that people in the 2nd or 3rd row will not be able to see the top of a table. All paid members are allowed to compete, including past winners. If you've won in the past, you must perform a different act. Acts should be around 6 minutes long, so start timing yourself. (Depending on the number of participants, this number may be larger.) Check out all the competition rules.