tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66174023056085604972024-03-11T21:53:48.625-07:00Ring 216: San Jose, Calif., Chapter of International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM)Read news, view upcoming magic events, and sign up to join Ring 216, the San Jose chapter of IBM.David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-10904359692839545782024-02-12T22:18:00.000-08:002024-02-21T22:29:11.549-08:00The next Magic Club meeting on Wednesday, March 13 - Learn Magic in person in the Bay Area<p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Ben and Johah</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; white-space-collapse: preserve;">will be lecturing in person for RING 216 on Wednesday, March 13</span></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Location: Yu-Ai Kai Community Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA
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TIME: 7:30 –9:30 p.m.
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In recognition of this special day and to allow everyone to spend it with their loved ones, <strong>we have rescheduled this month's meeting to February 7th.</strong><br /><br />Snacks: Enjoy some light refreshments to kick off our meeting.<br /><br />Raffle Prizes: To encourage attendance at this live event, we will host a raffle with exciting prizes generously provided by the board.<br /><br />Awards Presentation: Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our competition winners. Witness the joy as they receive their well-deserved awards.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Social Mixer: Conclude the evening by mingling, exchanging stories, and fostering deeper connections with fellow members.<br /><br />This meeting promises to be an enriching experience for all members, offering recognition and learning opportunities in magic.</span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>danchanmagic.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10837419795134886288noreply@blogger.com588 N 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA37.3482276 -121.8948851-21.781004574845127 97.48011489999999 90 18.730114900000032tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-6256745124021344122023-12-24T11:26:00.000-08:002024-01-10T18:52:29.911-08:00<p><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://www.gregorywilson.com/" rel="nofollow">Gregory Wilson </a>will be lecturing in person for RING 216 on Wednesday, Jan. 10. </span></b></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Location: Yu-Ai Kai Community Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA
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TIME: 7:30 –9:20 p.m.
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(Annual membership is $25; you can sign up at the lecture.)</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;">
You <span style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;"><a style="animation-name: none; color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>can pay via cash, check, or PayPal to: payment@ring216.org
Feel free to make one payment of $40.00.</div><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mqSNGdq6xD3KQKorODRWEbFQageTkzBHRQPx61ktRgY-DMAEA1SNZc3TJWa2xX2krb_I-pQKolM3YmnHtF3fu83q-xxBzFlC78p26Egk56iAlqn8GGVhTGE9RaSYdlT4eNRJpRgb23k8yAe-2t5fS292zbDljMDYb_zAu0d2Fe0PQDKEgFKTHvqvHJY/s1280/GregoryWilsonimage001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="1280" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mqSNGdq6xD3KQKorODRWEbFQageTkzBHRQPx61ktRgY-DMAEA1SNZc3TJWa2xX2krb_I-pQKolM3YmnHtF3fu83q-xxBzFlC78p26Egk56iAlqn8GGVhTGE9RaSYdlT4eNRJpRgb23k8yAe-2t5fS292zbDljMDYb_zAu0d2Fe0PQDKEgFKTHvqvHJY/s320/GregoryWilsonimage001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvcap17EWUwhf8ewz4xSJcYXsc4gbIT7o-Ek0Nxxu6sr0-cU1x93gZEVk3qEajI6Iw8lI8_n1qFvkyraSA_Pkq0cArcn6qhtoM-Njv5R2ImoMl841dx625AIpMhWcjeNM0BrCDnNuyYExI6e0Xc6oIPWp0SuRkOcawJBn_Ni5dHlqZV3OYyeHiSTkFig/s3000/GregoryWilsonimage003.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3000" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvcap17EWUwhf8ewz4xSJcYXsc4gbIT7o-Ek0Nxxu6sr0-cU1x93gZEVk3qEajI6Iw8lI8_n1qFvkyraSA_Pkq0cArcn6qhtoM-Njv5R2ImoMl841dx625AIpMhWcjeNM0BrCDnNuyYExI6e0Xc6oIPWp0SuRkOcawJBn_Ni5dHlqZV3OYyeHiSTkFig/s320/GregoryWilsonimage003.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90LEw05jp9MqpwWRqCD57v4GOBIB_bmeXXzRGyntABbjlAheaMl96347mGA6RQtrInRxTLGf0WNamMAPMm0C1F_3gaf_0cBpRE4iiTAaVIoN5qpWuVzFA-9k1tfrjgxkwE4dbjqaMxz1mye1U39F5tOBlyF8_JgpkvZsqvNzVZvdxgI7Q75aak2vStYY/s1212/GregoryWilsonimage004.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1212" data-original-width="961" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90LEw05jp9MqpwWRqCD57v4GOBIB_bmeXXzRGyntABbjlAheaMl96347mGA6RQtrInRxTLGf0WNamMAPMm0C1F_3gaf_0cBpRE4iiTAaVIoN5qpWuVzFA-9k1tfrjgxkwE4dbjqaMxz1mye1U39F5tOBlyF8_JgpkvZsqvNzVZvdxgI7Q75aak2vStYY/s320/GregoryWilsonimage004.png" width="254" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: collapse;">If you want to learn magic and join the SF Bay Area Magic Community, feel free to reach out to the current, 2024 below.</span></div><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://danchanmagic.com">Dan Chan</a> @ </span><a href="mailto:president@ring216.org" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: collapse;">president@ring216.org</a></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center; transition-property: none; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; white-space-collapse: collapse;">Syd and Mitch K </span><a href="mailto:vicepresident@ring216.org" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; white-space-collapse: collapse;">vicepresident@ring216.org</a></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center; transition-property: none; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; white-space-collapse: collapse;">Yitian </span><a href="mailto:sgt-at-arms@ring216.org" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; white-space-collapse: collapse;">sgt-at-arms@ring216.org</a></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center; transition-property: none; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; white-space-collapse: collapse;">Dylan </span><a href="mailto:webmaster@ring216.org" style="font-family: Helvetica; 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color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; white-space-collapse: collapse;">Gary </span><a href="mailto:secretary@ring216.org" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; white-space-collapse: collapse;">secretary@ring216.org</a><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; white-space-collapse: collapse;">: </span></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center; transition-property: none; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; white-space-collapse: collapse;">Cal Tong and <a href="https://www.davidmartinezmagic.com/" rel="nofollow">David Martinez</a> - </span><a href="mailto:nominatingcommittee@ring216.org" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; white-space-collapse: collapse;">nominatingcommittee@ring216.org</a></div></blockquote></blockquote><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;"><br /></div></div>danchanmagic.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10837419795134886288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-28386735667324471382023-11-26T10:11:00.000-08:002023-11-26T10:11:34.964-08:00Dec. 13: Ring 216 Parlor/Stage Magic Competition<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXA4lbOGXyT7QVsck5nnPK9eaJDRLyGeXUlxIbRcedn9MDAJGI9kxZciZGQ1z37xIWAbqQHoHy4EwDJoMBkK5Er2MQeWu46MOuBVeMXY9m_ZHY8WkRWjqwiVigQTXznoF-3tP4Lha8pLf-k5eaWRhOSmEcU4-8nRSgnIIVxu4dQcj6lK2zgZIsZxGx1f7V" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXA4lbOGXyT7QVsck5nnPK9eaJDRLyGeXUlxIbRcedn9MDAJGI9kxZciZGQ1z37xIWAbqQHoHy4EwDJoMBkK5Er2MQeWu46MOuBVeMXY9m_ZHY8WkRWjqwiVigQTXznoF-3tP4Lha8pLf-k5eaWRhOSmEcU4-8nRSgnIIVxu4dQcj6lK2zgZIsZxGx1f7V=w400-h209" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The <strong>2023 Stage & Parlor Magic Competition</strong> 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).</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">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.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">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.<br /> </p><h3 style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sign up to perform!</h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">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!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Send email to president@ring216.org to sign up!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">If you're thinking of competing, please keep in mind the following information:</p><ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>All paid members are allowed to compete, including past winners.</li><li>If you've won in the past, you must perform a different act.</li><li>Acts should be around 6 minutes long, so start timing yourself. (Depending on the number of participants, this number may be larger.)</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Check out all the <a href="https://www.ring216.org/p/parlorstage-competition-rules.html" style="color: #007c89;">competition rules</a>.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-85324841257687123182023-11-05T15:40:00.006-08:002023-11-05T15:40:59.926-08:00Ring 216 November Meeting: Coming Nov. 8<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Officers elections, teaching, and open performances </b></h3><p>On Nov. 8, 2023, Ring 216 will host our monthly meeting both live and streaming on Zoom!</p><p>Here's what's on the agenda:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Officers elections (see below)</li><li>Teaching magic: If you would like to share a move or idea, teach it to us!</li><li>Open performances: Show us your magic! We'll provide feedback and suggestions if you want.</li></ul><p></p><p>The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.! We'll be at our usual location at Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA.</p><p>And we will stream it on Zoom for those who can't make it. You will receive the Zoom link on Wednesday.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">2024 Officers Elections</h3><p>There is one open position this year on the slate. This is a great opportunity for “qualifying candidates” to get involved with leadership of the club. As an officer you will have a vote in the club’s direction, provide a valuable service, expand your social network, meet new magicians and have fun. Candidates must be 18 years or older.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Treasurer – A great opportunity for a key position to run the club finances.</li></ul><p></p><p>Current Candidates that have qualified by nominating committee are:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>President: Dan Chan</li><li>Vice President: Mitch Kothe, Syd Kashima (Note: Two V.P. positions are proposed)</li><li>Secretary: Gary Goldberg</li><li>Treasurer: OPEN</li><li>Webmaster: Dylan Levine</li><li>Sergeant at Arms: Yitian Liang</li><li>President Emeritus: David Martinez</li></ul><p></p><p>All paid up Ring 216 members are invited to submit their names to also be considered as a nominee for any of the above positions. Deadline is ASAP.</p><p>Also any Ring 216 member can challenge final nominees by a floor nomination at the election. Ring membership and qualification must be validated at the election to be nominated as a floor candidate. If we have more than one nominee for a position then a secret ballet will be held to determine the winner.</p><p>For inquiries contact Cal Tong at calvinloutong@yahoo.com or Fred Rasmussen at fredemail@comcast.net.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">2023 Parlor/Stage Magic Competition</h3><p><b>Coming Wednesday, Dec. 13</b></p><p>We are now taking signups for the final competition of the year, the 2023 Parlor/Stage Magic Competition.</p><p>Please learn about the competition and <a href="https://www.ring216.org/p/parlorstage-competition-rules.html">read the rules here</a>.</p><p>To sign up, send email to <a href="mailto:president@ring216.org">president@ring216.org</a>.</p>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-41521283895274446152023-09-22T14:16:00.004-07:002023-09-22T14:16:46.544-07:00Coming Oct. 11: Ring 216 Close-Up Magic Competition for 2023<p> On Oct. 11, 2023, Ring 216 will host its annual Close-Up Magic Competition, both live and streaming on Zoom!</p><br />Mark your calendars and plan to come out to support your fellow magicians as they present their best material in a formal close-up setting.<br /><br /><strong>And since magic is always better when there are more people to enjoy it, bring your friends and family!</strong><br /><br />The performances start at 7:30 p.m. sharp! We'll be at our usual location at Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA. And we will stream it on Zoom.<br /> <h3 class="null" style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 22px; line-height: 33px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sign up to compete.</h3><br />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!<br /><br /><a href="mailto:president@ring216.org?subject=Sign%20me%20up%20for%20the%202023%20Ring%20216%20Close-up%20Magic%20Competition" style="color: #007c89;" title="">Sign up now ›</a><br /><br />If you're thinking of competing, please keep in mind the following information:<ul><li>The goal is to create an atmosphere as close to a formal close-up environment as possible. If you've visited the Magic Castle, picture its close-up room. Guests will join together in groups and will be seated typically in 1-3 rows arranged in a semicircle. The last row will likely be standing to allow all to view the table.</li><li>You'll perform your act up to 4 times for different audiences, depending on the number of guests in attendance.</li><li>All paid members are allowed to compete.</li><li>Acts must be no more than 6 minutes long, so start timing yourself. Note: We may increase this limit based on the number of participants (fewer participants would mean longer acts).</li><li>The competition usually has two divisions: Masters Division is for previous winners of any competition; Standard Division is for everyone else. Each division must have at least four competitors; if not, we will have a single division.</li><li>We hope have at least many non-magicians among our audience members, and we'll try to mix the non-magicians throughout the groups.</li><li>If you've won in the past, you are free to compete, but you have to perform a different act.</li></ul><a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=08bbbf4918&e=c8470efb29" style="color: #007c89;" title="">Check out all the competition rules</a>.David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-45958298764057325182023-09-05T21:04:00.001-07:002023-09-05T21:04:12.939-07:00Coming Sept. 13: Highlighting "The Real Magic of Silicon Valley"<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ring216.org/p/the-ring-216-magic-book-real-magic-of.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="1378" data-original-width="924" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtpjkoDLbAyJKq-jbo6pXqJZjIFFYPBv1MBMOACTIafnkMz44kjN04MeZ-uDZh4ANZt2fXEFEkO8YTJ02PGo9NSKissqcGCtgW72gLqrJfaxyTCjVLKi3KSlupnQUCKJBERmj1rtkbaelkkmYbLyCneEcP-J8Cs3iq6ftbL31FgkFHLG5x1B13YhZ3T7Kk/s320/book%20cover.jpg" width="215" /></a><a href="https://www.ring216.org/p/just-20-buy-now-for-first-time-ever.html"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="268" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw5_E4UvWbKGahVxk0L_ImrEX0W7PNVn6uvi_QnU49CKMhsl-a7d-pXQs2l173vSqNyGLvkPp19ywFlTDl6n26zuJcnmL2KyI-fTkkc21idmPS2hRnrUeJAmI-9I3wnsSGZUuvRqYW-wC27qIjkYyTRvdvr0QeKZhr4IDfZWI2s7jbHVUrCPgcOgCjkwM0/s320/2015%20Ring%20Book%20Coverjpg2.jpg" width="214" /></a>
</div><p><span style="color: black;">Back in 2014 and 2015, Ring 216 published two books of magic developed by members of the club:</span> <em>The Real Magic of Silicon Valley Vol. 1</em> <span style="color: black;">and</span> <em>Vol.2.</em></p><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">Yes, it's true! You can even learn more and order your own hardcover copies</span> <a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=b7507c52d0&e=c8470efb29" style="color: black;" title=""><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a> <span style="color: black;">and</span> <a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=b4bb0f1692&e=c8470efb29" style="color: black;" title=""><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a><span style="color: black;">!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">At this month's meeting, we're going to pay tribute to those books by inviting contributors to perform their tricks... and even teach them! </span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">We'll provide e-book versions of the books for all attendees, and we <em>may possibly</em> have a limited number of hardcover versions for sale for $20 each.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">We'll also have food and drink. You can bring something if you want to share, but otherwise we'll have pizza, water, and maybe wine or beer.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Date: Sept. 13, 2023</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Time: 7:30 p.m. PDT</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Location: Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA</span><br /><br />ALSO WILL BE STREAMED ON ZOOM:Check your email for the Zoom link<br /><span style="color: black;">See you then!</span></span>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-65643689003531264302023-07-05T21:33:00.004-07:002023-07-05T21:33:46.404-07:00Coming July 12: Focus on Self-Working Magic<p> This month's Ring 216 meeting will focus on magic everyone can appreciate: sleight-free magic, sometimes known as "self-working magic."</p>This is magic with cards, objects, words, and more that require no special moves or sleights... but instead rely on special counts, subterfuges, and subtleties.<br /><br />Bring your favorite tricks to perform and teach (with permission). And come prepared to learn some new ideas that you can add to your repertoires with just a little practice.<br /><br /><strong>Date</strong>: July 12, 2023<br /><strong>Time</strong>: 7:30 p.m.<br /><strong>Location</strong>: Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA<br /><br />See you then!David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-11688817215758889332023-05-31T21:56:00.005-07:002023-05-31T21:56:54.385-07:00Coming June 14, 2023: Ring 216 Flea Market and Auction<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: SFProDisplay-Regular; font-size: 14px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">Bring your magical friends and join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, June 14, beginning at 7:00 PM to shop the collections of your fellow magicians — and/or sell the stuff you don't use anymore.<br /><br /><strong>Flea Market</strong><br />A few tables are still available to reserve, so don't miss out! Reserve your table today using our <a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=295e59e5ee&e=c8470efb29" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">easy online form</a>.<br /><br />As a thank you for helping make this flea market great, we’ve decided to WAIVE the fees for 2022 paid members. Non-members will receive the equivalent discount, so half-tables will be only $5 and full tables $10.<br /><br />You can view a layout of the tables when you reserve, and you can make a request for a particular table (although requests are not guaranteed). The earlier you reserve, the more likely you will be to get your preferred location.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnButtonBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: SFProDisplay-Regular; font-size: 14px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnButtonBlockOuter"><tr><td align="center" class="mcnButtonBlockInner" style="padding: 0px 18px 18px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnButtonContentContainer" style="background-color: #2baadf; border-radius: 3px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="mcnButtonContent" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px;" valign="middle"><a class="mcnButton" href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=93fea139d9&e=c8470efb29" style="color: white; display: block; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Reserve a table">Reserve a table</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: SFProDisplay-Regular; font-size: 14px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><strong>Invite your friends</strong><br />We want this event to be well attended, so please invite your friends in magic.<br /><br /><strong>Auction</strong><br />There will also be an auction of magical goods. If you're interested in the auction, just show up. Anybody can sell at auction. The club takes a 10% fee for auction sales, but no fee for table sales.<br /><br /><strong>Make a Donation</strong><br />If you have some unwanted stuff, consider donating it to the club. We'll auction it off that night, and the proceeds will go to Ring 216.<br /><br /><strong>Evening Agenda</strong><br />6:30 PM: Sellers may arrive to set up their tables for the flea market.<br />7:00 PM: The doors open to buyers.<br />8:15 PM: The auction begins.<br />9:30 PM (approximately): All sales end and it's time to pack up.<br /><br />Want more details about the auction? <a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=44a679b2f3&e=c8470efb29" style="color: #007c89;">Read our FAQ</a>.<br /><br />So bring your friends and your stuff — and your cash.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-56451673480772975722023-05-04T12:08:00.003-07:002023-05-12T21:01:00.484-07:00RESCHEDULED for May 17: Zoom lecture by Joe Rindfleisch<div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhL5cyPeTaYsgf9VDuH9x_HINCHDLSDg8jwvYLqV_IsJ-fzUYpJzGZnWkIoSfNFH5BGRQJK75nKpCA7Nl2f_Hz62955xqznIwISD_szJ1TD7zsXWTUF00LBPOZAGpJNFrti9_2NovrRbvFQ6lgVSkdjX2o4Lge1NqkG1YjNZQbvkrqC10GiMYoccVuYWg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhL5cyPeTaYsgf9VDuH9x_HINCHDLSDg8jwvYLqV_IsJ-fzUYpJzGZnWkIoSfNFH5BGRQJK75nKpCA7Nl2f_Hz62955xqznIwISD_szJ1TD7zsXWTUF00LBPOZAGpJNFrti9_2NovrRbvFQ6lgVSkdjX2o4Lge1NqkG1YjNZQbvkrqC10GiMYoccVuYWg=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></b></div><div><b>ABOUT THE LECTURE</b></div><div>
This lecture is more like a workshop where Joe will teach several rubber band effects. This will be a hands-on event where people will leave knowing how to do several rubber band effects. The only thing that will be needed is a few rubber bands. <b><br /></b></div><b><div><b><br /></b></div>
ABOUT JOE </b><div>Joe is known as a pioneer in the field of rubber band magic. His new rubber band effects are visual foolers and have helped to revitalize the interest in rubber band magic.
In addition, Joe has traveled the world teaching not only his incredible rubber band effects but also hundreds of published close-up effects using cards and coins. Joe received a standing ovation at the 2016 invitation only Fechters convention and after you see his performance and lecture, you will understand why. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>LECTURE DETAILS </b></div><div>DATE: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 </div><div>TIME: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. PDT </div><div>PRICE: Free for paid members, $15 for non-members (see below) </div><div><br /></div><div><b>HOW TO WATCH THE LECTURE</b></div><div>This is a Zoom-only lecture, so join us on the day/time from your own device. Paid members will receive a Zoom link on the day of the lecture.</div>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-23378929639705705842023-02-28T13:48:00.003-08:002023-02-28T13:48:21.679-08:00Coming March 8: Zoom lecture by Doug Conn<p> Join us for a Zoom lecture by New Orleans-based street magician/Internet star Doug Conn.</p><div><div style="text-align: center;">DATE: March 8, 2023</div><div style="text-align: center;">TIME: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. PST</div><div style="text-align: center;">PRICE: Free for paid members, $15 for non-members</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8QIPvJkJuZQINGnCyAFWIL_Y7tWVVpSVzmw13vC_gaT7sxCjn0upsH9mMpj6U3G0zV59ulLwrp-6kZnb4zU7WFxyXzkHOM22nh-cORaREaZTaqU98xc8yIYbwy6w4esLjoHZWCUZvBkmVmJYd8vv5x-SiOBgGXDA5iwlyVXebemucSzDwomKtYAqIw/s885/connheadshot-scaled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="885" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8QIPvJkJuZQINGnCyAFWIL_Y7tWVVpSVzmw13vC_gaT7sxCjn0upsH9mMpj6U3G0zV59ulLwrp-6kZnb4zU7WFxyXzkHOM22nh-cORaREaZTaqU98xc8yIYbwy6w4esLjoHZWCUZvBkmVmJYd8vv5x-SiOBgGXDA5iwlyVXebemucSzDwomKtYAqIw/w271-h400/connheadshot-scaled.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>ABOUT DOUG</b></div><div><div>Doug began his magic career at a young age performing in amusement parks and after segwaying to busking, found a home in New Orleans, where he's performed professionally for over 30 years.</div><div><br /></div><div>Doug spends his free time in pursuit of the illusive miracle and these pursuits have produced a large body of original work, including a hardcover book "Tricks of My Trade" and several DVD/Instructional videos</div><div><br /></div><div>During the pandemic, Conn turned his attention online where his efforts gathered over a million followers between TikTok and YouTube!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>ABOUT THE LECTURE</b></div><div>In this event, you’ll learn all the “Tricks of the Trade” that go into being a Conn Man! The lecture comprises three parts...</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Conncrete</b>: Doug performs his ‘Street Magic Show’ and offers advice for aspiring buskers. We’ll talk about getting a crowd, dealing with the elements, getting paid & more</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Trick Tok</b>: Learn what it takes to create viral videos which garner 100’s of millions of views!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Connjuring</b>: We’ll cover a selection of Doug’s original sleight of hand: Cards, Coins, Cups & Balls and more!</div><div><br /></div><div>Conn’s knowledge runs deep and he’s excited to share the info with kindred spirits! Bring a notebook and an inquisitive mind & let’s level up!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>TWO WAYS TO WATCH THE LECTURE</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>On Your Device</b>: Doug will be lecturing on Zoom from his home in New Orleans. Paid members will receive a Zoom link on the day of the lecture.</li><li><b>With our Group</b>: We will stream the lecture in person at Yu-Ai Kai for those paid members who would like to meet up. We will also provide pizza and drinks!</li></ul><div><div><b>ABOUT MEMBERSHIP</b></div><div>If you haven't already, please sign up for Ring 216 membership to enjoy this lecture and other upcoming Zoom lectures.*</div><div><br /></div><div>Membership is $25 per year. It entitles you to the following benefits:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Members-only pricing on in-person lectures, workshops, and flea market tables</li><li>Free admission to any online-only Zoom lectures we host</li><li>Eligibility to perform in our annual competitions</li><li>Eligibility for raffles and other members-only events</li><li>Knowledge that you are supporting the local magic community</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><b>HOW TO PAY</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>PayPal: Send $25 to payment@ring216.org</li><li>Cash: Bring cash to your next meeting and pay our treasurer</li><li>Check: Bring the check to your next meeting or contact treasurer@ring216.org for the mailing address</li></ul></div><div>*We will be hosting a Zoom lecture from rubber band magician Joe Rindfleisch at our meeting in May!</div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-85263992103218132702023-02-02T16:11:00.010-08:002023-02-02T16:11:54.535-08:00Coming Feb. 8: Awards, Giveaways, Open Performance<p>Dear friends in magic,</p><p>We're finally ready to have our first in-person meeting of the year. This is a chance to catch up with each other, show off your acts, get feedback, and also have fun.</p><p style="text-align: center;">DATE: Feb. 8, 2023</p><p style="text-align: center;">TIME: 7:30 p.m. PST</p><p style="text-align: center;">HOW: In-person at Yu-Ai Kai and online Via Zoom</p><p style="text-align: center;">COST: Free for all</p><p style="text-align: center;">ZOOM: The Zoom link will be sent the day of the event.</p><p><b>AGENDA</b></p><p>Here's what we have in store for you:</p><p><b>Pizza</b>: Yes, we'll have some pizza and soft drinks to enjoy.</p><p><b>Awards ceremony</b>: We're going to give out trophies and certificates for winners of our 2022 Close-Up and Stage Competitions</p><p><b>Giveaways</b>: A friend has donated a bunch of classic and family magic props for us to find a new home. We'll offer the items as free giveaways. And if YOU want to donate some used items, please do!</p><p><b>Open Performances</b>: Share a routine, trick, or move with your friends in a safe environment. You can even get feedback. If you're a new member and have never performed for us, this is your chance!</p><p><b>Mini-Lectures</b>...? See below.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>CALL FOR MINI-LECTURES</b></p><p>Do you have some tips, advice, or ideas you think the group would benefit from?</p><p>Sign up for a mini-lecture slot! Send email to president@ring216.org</p><p><br /></p><p><b>QUESTIONS? REQUESTS?</b></p><p>The Board is always seeking input from our members to make the club more fun and useful. Send email to president@ring216.org.</p>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-15105993159887481912023-01-25T12:28:00.002-08:002023-03-08T12:30:30.439-08:00Meeting Report - Jan 11, 2023: David Gerard Lecture<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Ring 216 kicked off 2023 with a
special lecture by one of the Bay area’s top magicians, David Gerard. Due to continuing
heavy rains and flooding, President David Martinez restricted the meeting to
on-line only. The lecture, on January 11, attracted dozens of Zoom participants.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">After an introduction by Colin
Cloud, David gave an action-packed, no-holds-barred extravaganza of a talk on
what it takes to be a magic professional and what he was doing to try to
achieve his aspirations. With great energy he explained the essential marketing
concepts he used, the need to identify one’s desired market and how to go for
it, the necessary aspects of becoming professional – image, clothing,
networking, web site, responsiveness, pricing. He emphasized the need to choose
how one keeps score to know how well goals are being achieved, and how he imposed
on himself the highest of goals. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span></p>
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">In the second part of the evening, David focused
on some of his favorite effects, those he did for attendees close up before or
after his set show: a stunning card effect, an interactive coins across, and some
classic mind reading. He enthusiastically went over what he had kept or
discarded over time in the constant search to improve their presentations—to
become memorable to those people who next need to hire an entertainer.</span>
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held its Stage and Parlor competition in person for the first time since the
start of the pandemic. Audience members attended both live and on Zoom, and all
magician were allowed to cast ballots. There were six performers and only one
competition division. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Tom Collett opened the
proceedings by making colored streamers appear and disappear and defying
gravity with a glass off water. A spectator mixed up a Rubik’s cube for Jonathan
Chen, and it was found to match the arrangement of two other cubes; then all
became magically solved. David Martinez demonstrated three psychic abilities,
including drawing the animal a spectator was thinking of. Jeffrey Friend told a
spooky story of a chain letter that was destroyed and made whole again. James
Chan found a spectator’s card on Instagram and pulled it out of his phone.
Meriam Al-Sultan pulled off her woolen cap and, under the close supervision of
two spectators, caused a candy egg to disappear and reappear from it several
times, then drew from it glass of water. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">When all the votes were in, the
scoring was very close. First Place went to Meriam Al-Sultan and Second Place
to David Martinez. The MC for the evening was Gary Goldberg.</span></span></p>
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held its first live, in-person Close-Up competition since the beginning of the
pandemic. There were nine competitors and a good contingent of audience
attendees, with more watching on Zoom. Only those attending in person were
given ballots to vote.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">In the Standard Division (those
who had not previously one a contest), Jeff Friend divined a word that a
spectator selected from the collected works of Shakespeare; Jonathan Chen burned
people with his version of changing dollar bills to hundreds; Syd Kashima transformed
a selected card and then teleported it to his pocket; and the card a spectator
selected from Mitch Kothe turned out to be the only non-blank card in the deck,
and then vanished to reappear in the card case. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">In the Masters Division, Meriam
Al-Sultan caused two selected cards to fuse together in a most off-beat manner;
James Chan performed an ambitious card routine and three-card monte; Tom
Collett brought aces to the top of a spectator-shuffled deck and then used them
to make coins appear and gather together; John Morgan performed a routine in
which red and black cards outfoxed the magician, and then showed how knotted
handkerchiefs can mysteriously become undone; and Calvin Tong dazzled with
sleight of hand involving three coins that underwent multiple transformations. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">The winner of the Master’s
Division was Calvin Tong. The People’s Choice Award in the division was a tie
between Calvin Tong and James Chan. The winner of the Standard Division was
Jonathan Chen, and the People’s Choice was won by Mitch Kothe.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">It felt very good to have everyone back seeing
live magic again.</span>
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Bring your friends.</h1><strong>For the first time in three years, Ring 216 will host an in-person competition... the 2022 Close-Up Magic Competition on Wednesday, October 12th. </strong><br /><br />Come out to support your fellow magicians as they present their best material in a formal close-up setting. And since magic is always better when there are more people to enjoy it, bring your friends and family!<br /><br />The performances start at 7:30 p.m. sharp! We'll be at our usual location at Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center, 588 North 4th Street, San Jose, CA.<br /><br /><strong>Masking policy</strong><br />Performers can perform unmasked. We will ask audience members to wear masks.<br /> <h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">There's still time to sign up.</h1>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!<br /><br />If you're thinking of competing, please keep in mind the following information:<ul><li>The goal is to create an atmosphere as close to a formal close-up environment as possible. If you've visited the Magic Castle, picture its close-up room. Guests will join together in groups and will be seated typically in 1-3 rows arranged in a semicircle. The last row will likely be standing to allow all to view the table.</li><li>You'll perform your act up to 4 times for different audiences, depending on the number of guests in attendance.</li><li>All paid members are allowed to compete.</li><li>Acts must be no more than 6 minutes long, so start timing yourself. Note: We may increase this limit based on the number of participants (fewer participants would mean longer acts).</li><li>The competition usually has two divisions: Masters Division is for previous winners of any competition; Standard Division is for everyone else. Each division must have at least four competitors; if not, we will have a single division.</li><li>We hope have at least many non-magicians among our audience members, and we'll try to mix the non-magicians throughout the groups.</li><li>If you've won in the past, you are free to compete, but you have to perform a different act.</li><li>Check out <a href="http://www.ring216.org/p/close-up-competition-rules.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">all the competition rules</a>.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnButtonBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: SFProDisplay-Regular; font-size: 14px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnButtonBlockOuter"><tr><td align="center" class="mcnButtonBlockInner" style="padding: 0px 18px 18px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnButtonContentContainer" style="background-color: #2baadf; border-radius: 3px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="mcnButtonContent" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px;" valign="middle"><a class="mcnButton " href="mailto:president@ring216.org?subject=Sign%20me%20up%20for%20the%202022%20Close-Up%20Magic%20Competition&body=I've%20read%20the%20rules%20and%20am%20ready%20to%20perform!" style="color: white; display: block; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Sign Up Now">Sign Up Now</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: SFProDisplay-Regular; font-size: 14px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>We can't wait to see you there!</strong></h1></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-28182163796364843382022-09-07T09:21:00.003-07:002022-09-07T09:21:53.212-07:00Coming Sept. 14: Ring 216 Flea Market and Auction<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: SFProDisplay-Regular; font-size: 14px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">Bring your magical friends and join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14, beginning at 7:00 PM to shop the collections of your fellow magicians — and/or sell the stuff you don't use anymore.<br /><br /><strong>Flea Market</strong><br />A few tables are still available to reserve, so don't miss out! Reserve your table today using our <a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=295e59e5ee&e=c8470efb29" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">easy online form</a>.<br /><br />As a thank you for helping make this flea market great, we’ve decided to WAIVE the fees for 2022 paid members. Non-members will receive the equivalent discount, so half-tables will be only $5 and full tables $10.<br /><br />You can view a layout of the tables when you reserve, and you can make a request for a particular table (although requests are not guaranteed). The earlier you reserve, the more likely you will be to get your preferred location.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnButtonBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: SFProDisplay-Regular; font-size: 14px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnButtonBlockOuter"><tr><td align="center" class="mcnButtonBlockInner" style="padding: 0px 18px 18px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnButtonContentContainer" style="background-color: #2baadf; border-radius: 3px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="mcnButtonContent" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px;" valign="middle"><a class="mcnButton " href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=93fea139d9&e=c8470efb29" style="color: white; display: block; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Reserve a table">Reserve a table</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: SFProDisplay-Regular; font-size: 14px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><strong>Free Magic Raffle</strong><br />Everyone who attends will get <strong>one free raffle ticket</strong>. Before the auction, we will raffle off items donated by club officers and members. So you could win FREE MAGIC!<br /><br /><strong>Invite your friends</strong><br />We want this event to be well attended, so please invite your friends in magic.<br /><br /><strong>Auction</strong><br />There will also be an auction of magical goods. If you're interested in the auction, just show up. Anybody can sell at auction. The club takes a 10% fee for auction sales, but no fee for table sales.<br /><br /><strong>Make a Donation</strong><br />If you have some unwanted stuff, consider donating it to the club. We'll auction it off that night, and the proceeds will go to Ring 216.<br /><br /><strong>Evening Agenda</strong><br />6:30 PM: Sellers may arrive to set up their tables for the flea market.<br />7:00 PM: The doors open to buyers.<br />8:15 PM: The auction begins.<br />9:30 PM (approximately): All sales end and it's time to pack up.<br /><br />Want more details about the auction? <a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=44a679b2f3&e=c8470efb29" style="color: #007c89;">Read our FAQ</a>.<br /><br />So bring your friends and your stuff — and your cash.<br /><br /><strong>COVID-19 Info</strong><br />We will follow the <a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=a7378e39ab&e=c8470efb29" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">rules of Yu-Ai Kai</a> when it comes to COVID protocols. Because it is a senior center, they may require masks to enter, so please bring a mask. Thank you.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-76156053025692247012022-08-04T12:03:00.001-07:002022-08-04T12:03:24.727-07:00Coming Aug. 10: Field trip to MIND TRICKS LIVE!<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: SFProDisplay-Regular; font-size: 14px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQe8IiRAAYn5j47uPEIzUswC-MN4aSx-owjUOrDavmbjcsf1u2KlYW9VmD_Ni4BOXiXQH3TFxKxlaRU5KSv4eA35GEqFGStuqjrMly22Y_aXITKeSZ9PFlIrKsLVpzCgOn9jcwEIMuth4WATurgDileGyY_ap85CuITwTksh0tDmObiNikswjdgIzglw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="601" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQe8IiRAAYn5j47uPEIzUswC-MN4aSx-owjUOrDavmbjcsf1u2KlYW9VmD_Ni4BOXiXQH3TFxKxlaRU5KSv4eA35GEqFGStuqjrMly22Y_aXITKeSZ9PFlIrKsLVpzCgOn9jcwEIMuth4WATurgDileGyY_ap85CuITwTksh0tDmObiNikswjdgIzglw=w266-h400" width="266" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black;">Jay Alexander is bringing his highly reviewed show</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><strong style="color: black;">Mind Tricks Live</strong><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">to the Pruneyard in Campbell for one night only... and it happens to be the same night as our Ring meeting. This is a rare opportunity to see one </span><span style="color: black;">of</span><span style="color: black;"> the Bay Area's top magicians in performance, and it's too exciting to miss.</span><p></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Date</strong>: August 10. 2022<br /><strong>Time</strong>: 7:30 p.m.<br /><strong>Location</strong>: Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell</span><br /><span style="color: black;">1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008</span><br /><a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=00e0899b9e&e=c8470efb29" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://pruneyardcinemas.com</a><br /><span style="color: black;"><strong>Price</strong>: Tickets range from $25 to $55</span><br /><span style="color: black;"><strong>Who can attend</strong>: Everyone</span></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Special Offer!</strong> Jay has graciously offered a special package for Ring members who attend this show:</span></p><ul><li><span style="color: black;">Free large popcorn</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Special Mind Tricks souvenir coin</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Meet and greet with Jay after the show</span></li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Come join us! </strong>Here's how:</span></p><ol><li><span style="color: black;">Purchase your ticket at the <a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=3dce23c2b4&e=c8470efb29" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Pruneyard Cinemas website</a>.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Let me know that you plan to attend by sending an email to</span><a href="mailto:president@ring216.org?subject=I'm%20going%20to%20Mind%20Tricks%20Live!" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">president@ring216.org</a>.</li><li><span style="color: black;">Come to the show.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Get a voucher for your free popcorn when you check in.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Have your mind blown by Jay's amazing magic and winning personality.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Stay afterward for an informal chat with Jay.</span></li></ol><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Plenty of tickets are available as of now, but they're going fast!<br /><br />See you then!<br /><br />Questions? Contact me at <a href="mailto:president@ring216.org" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">president@ring216.org</a><br /><br /></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: SFProDisplay-Regular; font-size: 14px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #757575; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><span style="color: black;"><strong>About Mind Tricks Live</strong><br /><br />San Francisco's highest-rated show will be doing a magic pop-up experience at the Pruneyard Cinemas for one night only. <br /><br />Jay Alexander will be premiering Mind Tricks while taking advantage of the unique location of this dine-in movie theater, you will see movie magic without the camera tricks. This unforgettable pop-up begins as you enter a world filled with magic, mentalism, and psychological feats such as human lie detection masterfully mixed with Jay’s unique style of clever comedy and charismatic audience engagement.<br /><br />Bono of U2 called it “Astonishing” and Monty Python’s John Cleese said it was “Wonderful!".<br /><br /><a href="https://ring216.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0e11324aab588b7f5eb9a99b3&id=0663ec534b&e=c8470efb29" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Pruneyard Cinemas</a> is the only cinema experience in Silicon Valley with at-your-seat food and beverage service. Three times voted Silicon Valley’s best movie theater experience and cocktails.<br /><br />WHEN: Wednesday, August 10, Doors open at 6:30 PM. The show starts at 7:30 PM</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-74616168707048638642022-06-21T19:54:00.006-07:002022-06-21T19:54:58.651-07:00Coming July 13: Online Lecture by Jeki Yoo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHRAjD-pSeH0-spjxh-BnX8Hf-QMdlOdsyggyudkX9dlOB5DGaRbT3wypXBD24na0dTe2kTztDPAdJeZVoCEfE_gxXu-IMMPADcG7LGVtnxQcTRKzStNPBekFlLXk4lOdsp6xEpqgGTLXf5yNRQmS6lzVZJGdxR6Le_WmP0fFkMHuaD3rAbeElZ3L7g/s5184/2.%20Jeki%20Yoo%20-%20Profile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHRAjD-pSeH0-spjxh-BnX8Hf-QMdlOdsyggyudkX9dlOB5DGaRbT3wypXBD24na0dTe2kTztDPAdJeZVoCEfE_gxXu-IMMPADcG7LGVtnxQcTRKzStNPBekFlLXk4lOdsp6xEpqgGTLXf5yNRQmS6lzVZJGdxR6Le_WmP0fFkMHuaD3rAbeElZ3L7g/w320-h213/2.%20Jeki%20Yoo%20-%20Profile.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Date: July 13, 2022</p><p style="text-align: center;">Time: 7:30 p.m. PDT</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px; text-align: center;">HOW: Live online via Zoom</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px; text-align: center;">COST: Free for paid 2022 members of Ring 216 (see below); $15 for non-members</p><p style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.399999618530273px; text-align: center;">The Zoom link will be sent to paid attendees the day of the event.</p><p>ABOUT THE LECTURE</p><p>Jeki Yoo will share with you about his original Close up and Parlor, Stage magic. Each piece, you will also learn the performance tips, how to make, know how, etc.</p><p>And Jeki Yoo will also talk about how 3D printing helps him to develop his magic acts.</p><p>1. 4th dimension (His version of the Mylay Mystery by Jerry Adnrus)</p><p>2. Ninja Ring (Jeki’s take on Ninja Ring routine with an amazing climax)</p><p>3. Fright (Close Up - Impromptu Haunted deck)</p><p>4. Pips Matrix (Using four pips and Cards to make an interesting routine)</p><p>5. Coin thru Bag (His variation on Michael Ammar’s Coin thru silk)</p><p>6. Rubber Band Stop (It was inspired by Alan Wong’s Stargazer Trick, A magician makes the shape using the rubber band, at the end, the rubber band become stiff)</p><p>ABOUT JEKI</p><p>After winning Asia's greatest magic contest, The Busan International Magic Festival, in 2006 as a high school student, Jeki began winning international contests like a comet. His magic was innovative, inspired other magicians, and roused applause from audiences around the globe with its fresh originality.</p><p>In 2009, Jeki won a close-up magic award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the world’s largest organization of magicians.</p><p>Since then, Jeki and his magic have wowed audiences in England, France, Sweden, Italy, Japan, China, and many other countries including Scotland where, as a member of SNAP, one of Korea’s biggest magic shows, he was invited to perform at the famed Edinburgh Festival.</p><p>Jeki has also graced the stage of the incredibly popular hit show America’s Got Talent. Over 13 million people watched him perform his own unique style of close-up magic before an impressed panel of celebrity judges. Even the infamous Simon Cowell was left stunned by what he had just witnessed. Though Jeki didn’t continue on in the competition, he left the stage having won the hearts of a nation. “Love your laugh”, “(F)reaking awesome”, “I love his giggle”, and “Jeki is so cool” are just a few of the comments that hit social media afterward.</p><p>Not only was Jeki able to leave with his head held high, but, he also left crowned with the title “cutest magician of all time” (courtesy of America’s Got Talent by way of Twitter)</p><p>FEES</p><p>The lecture is free for paid Ring 216 members for 2022.</p><p>The lecture will be live on Zoom. Link will be included in an email to paid members.</p><p>If you have not yet joined Ring 216, the cost is $25 and is payable via PayPal to payment@ring216.org.</p><p>If you just want to purchase this one lecture, the cost is $15.</p>David H. Martinezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133719760771991516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6617402305608560497.post-58325260298651940662022-06-16T13:49:00.000-07:002022-07-09T13:52:29.221-07:00Meeting Report - June 8, 2022: Justin Miller Lecture<p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Mitch Kothe introduced creative
close-up magician Justin Miller at the Ring 216 online lecture of June 8, 2022.
With cards and coins Justin demonstrated his outside-the-box solutions to creative
magical problems. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">In his hands, a card case with
deck inside disappeared and turned into the folded selected card. Four coins
suddenly appeared arranged in a square on the table. He changed a half dollar
into a Chinese coin using a new “drop” technique that enthralled the technical
coin magicians. Then three coins passed from a box into a shot glass one by
one. A highlight of the evening was Justin’s “shadow” technique, creating a
series of eye-popping effects: a coin dropped from one hand to the other
vanishes midway through its journey, a card visibly changes as it is dropped on
the table, three cards disappear one by one thin air. Justin closed with his version
of a classic Paul Harris effect: a mirror causes a coin to appear, which multiplies
into three coins, and then everything vanishes. </span></p>
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