July 2026 Meeting: Alan Sands Lecture

Join us for a magic lecture by Alan Sands on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, 7:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m.


Join us for a rare, wide-ranging evening with Alan Sands

Alan is the son of the late “Magician's Magician,” George Sands.  Over his father's 86 years of life, he wrote many books on original magic and was most widely known for his "Sandsational Rope" tricks.

It has been said that his rope routines are the foundation for all rope routines performed today, with the exception of the Professor’s Nightmare.  His card routines are also staples for many doing close-up and stage magic, including Jeff McBride, to drop one name.  George Sands invented moves and developed routines that keep audiences entertained - magicians and laymen alike.


The Magic Lecture (7:30PM-9:45pm):
Lecture fee for paid members of RING216: Free
Lecture fee for nonmembers: $20/person

This Magic Lecture shares the Magic and Legacy of George Sands that you can use immediately when you leave.  If will change the way you perform and entertain. "When I combine my father’s 70 years of knowledge and experience with my 30+ years of professional experience as a full-time entertainer, you get over 100 years of first-hand professional advice and some very polished and well-developed routines." - Alan Sands

You will learn effects using coins, cards, ropes, razor blades, balloons, and ESP cards which can be used in close-up, parlor, and stage venues. 

George Sands loved to say,

“Let me teach you everything I know so you will get the hell out of my price range.” 

Alan continues the same tradition.

To prepare for this lecture, come with a deck of cards, a quarter, and a dollar bill.   Alan will provide ropes for attendees to use during the lecture. 

Hope to see you all there!


June 2026 Meeting: The Ring 216 Auction and Flea Market

Mark your calendars! Reserve your flea market table!
Got magic stuff you want to get rid of? Is there anything you have your eye on? Bring your magical friends and join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, June 10, beginning at 7:00 PM to shop the collections of your fellow magicians — and/or sell the stuff you don't use anymore.

Flea Market
A few tables are still available to reserve, so don't miss out! Reserve your table today using our 
easy online form. The costs are:
  • Full table: $10 for members, $20 for non-members
  • Half table: $5 for members, $10 for non-members

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.

PLEASE NOTE: The Yu-Ai Kai tables are a little bit smaller than last year, so if you have a lot of stuff, consider a full table or even two tables.

Reserve Table
Auction
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.

Make a Donation
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.

Evening Agenda
6:30 PM: Sellers may arrive to set up their tables for the flea market.
7:00 PM: The doors open to buyers.
8:15 PM: The auction begins.
9:30 PM (approximately): All sales end and it's time to pack up.

Want more details about the auction? 
Read our FAQ.

So bring your friends and your stuff — and your cash.

Maiy 2026 Meeting: Mini-Swap Meet, Lectures, Open Performances

 

May 13th, Wednesday, 2026, we will have our RING216 Silicon Valley Magic meeting! Guests (beginners and advanced practitioners of the magical arts) seeking a magic community are welcome to join us.
 
Our agenda for the evening includes the following:
 
1) 7:00-7:45pm: Mini-Swap Meet. Back by popular demand! Bring a few like-new items to trade or sell. Remember, this is not a full blown flea market/auction so please do not bring more than a few items. Qualifications to participate? Pay your $25 annual membership fees at PAYMENT@RING216.ORG
 
2) 7:45-8:15pm: Mini-Lectures! It was well received in January and February. So this month we are bringing you different mini-lectures with some variety per your request! Note: the purpose of the mini-lectures is to provide a performance/high level explanations from members who have original/customized material. It is not meant as a deep dive workshop. In the future, we will provide Station Rotation Deeper Dive workshops with the mini-lecture materials based on your feedback.
 
4) 8:15-9:30pm: Open Performance Night! This can be work in process, an idea you are playing around with, or an accomplished routine. Sign up now by messaging President Cal Tong or sign up when you arrive.

April 2026 Meeting: Mini-Swap Meet, Mini-Lectures and Open Performances

 

 

April 8th, Wednesday 2026, we will have our Ring 216 Silicon Valley Magic meeting! Guests (beginners and advanced practitioners of the magical arts) seeking a magic community are welcome to join us!

At the Usual Location: 588 North 4rth Street, SJ, CA

Our Agenda:

1) 7:00-7:45pm: Mini-Swop Meet. Back by popular demand! Bring a few like-new items to trade or sell. Remember, this is not a full blown flea market, so just bring a few items.  :o).  Qualifications to participate:  Pay your $25 annual membership fees at PAYMENT@RING216.ORG

2) 7:45-8:15pm: Mini-Lectures! It was well received in January and February.  This month we are bringing you different mini-lectures with some variety per your request.  Note: the purpose of the mini-lecture is to provide a performance/high level explanations from members who have original material. It is not meant as a deep dive. In the future, we will provide deeper dive workshops based on your feedback.

3)8:15-8:30: Short Break

4)8:30-9:30:  Open Performance Night.  Sign up now by messaging me or sign up when you arrive. 

 

March 2026 Meeting: Lecture by Nick Diffatte

 

Lecture by Award Winning Comedy 

Magician Nick Diffatte!

Date: March 11th, 2026
Time: 7:30pm - 9:45pm

Location: 588 N. 4th Street, SJ, CA 95112
Cost: $20 for members of Ring 216, $30 for non-members