Upcoming: 2015 Walk-Around Magic Competition

Sign-ups are open for the 2015 Walk-Around Magic Competition. This friendly competition will be held on our regular meeting night — Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at the Yu-Ai Kai Community Center.

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. If you've won a competition in the past few years, you'll take part in the Masters Competition. Everyone else will take part in the Standard Competition. (We need at least four contestants for the competition to be valid.)

Want to read the rules? Check them out>

Ready to sign up? Send an email to David Martinez at davidhmartinez@gmail.com

And even if you don't want to compete, we still want to see you there. Join us to watch the magic and bring your friends and family, too!

Next meeting: Teach-In Session and Wayne Houchin Lecture

Here's info about the July 8 meeting:

6:30 p.m.: Teach-In Session about False Counts

Fred Rasmussen will lead a pre-meeting teach-in session on the Elmsley and Jordan Counts. He will demonstrate and teach these sleights, and he will show and teach Twisting the Aces and Elmsley’s  “One Poor Lion,” which use the Elmsley and modified Jordan Sleights.

7:30 p.m.: Professional Lecture with Wayne Houchin

Strange Ideas is the new presentation from Wayne Houchin whose work as a performance artist, magician, and dare-devil has made him one of the most popular mystery entertainers in the world. Part performance and part lecture, Strange Ideas features a variety of new magic and surprising variations. Attendees will learn magic with needles, string, a helium balloon, dollar bills, cards, and more. Houchin’s magic is powerful and practical, and is suitable for both closeup and parlor style performances.

The lecture will start at 7:30 p.m. sharp. The cost will be $15 for paid Ring 216 members, $30 for non-members.

We will meet at our regular location at the Yu-Ai Kai Community Center.

See you then!

Upcoming Lecture: Wayne Houchin

We have a real treat for the club at our next meeting, July 8: Wayne Houchin! Here's some info:

Wayne Houchin: Strange Ideas 

Strange Ideas is the new presentation from Wayne Houchin whose work as a performance artist, magician, and dare-devil has made him one of the most popular mystery entertainers in the world. Part performance and part lecture, Strange Ideas features a variety of new magic and surprising variations. Attendees will learn magic with needles, string, a helium balloon, dollar bills, cards, and more. Houchin’s magic is powerful and practical, and is suitable for both closeup and parlor style performances. 

Wayne Houchin has performed around the world in more than 30 countries. He’s appeared on NBC’s Today Show, headlined the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, and made history when he stopped time during a live nationally televised stunt in Santo Domingo. Houchin currently stars in the Discovery Channel's Breaking Magic / The Magic of Science which has been watched by more than 100 million people worldwide.

As usual, the meeting will start at 7:30p.m. sharp. The cost will be $15 for paid Ring 216 members, $30 for non-members.

Look forward to seeing you there!

More info about the flea market and auction — June 10

Here's an update and reminder about the upcoming flea market and auction on June 10:

Tables Available

There are still tables available if you want to purchase one to sell your stuff. Contact Will Chandler (treasurer@ring216.org) to reserve yours now. Prices are: Large table $15 for paid members, $20 for non-members; small table, $10 for members, $15 for non-members. No sharing of tables allowed, sorry.

Arrive Early
There's a wine walk event in Japantown that day. Parking may be difficult, so plan to arrive early to find parking. Sellers, plan to arrive by 6:30 p.m. to help set up the tables and prepare your merchandise. Buyers can arrive by 7:00 p.m.

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.

Use the Elevator

The Yu Ai Kai facility will be closing the stairs so that wine drinkers will not roam around. Plan to use the elevator.

Schedule

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

Coming June 10: Annual Ring 216 Flea Market and Auction

Got magic stuff you want to get rid of? Is there anything you have your eye on? 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.

Tables for the flea market are available now. You must contact Ring 216 treasurer Will Chandler (treasurer@ring216.org) to reserve your table today. The costs are:

• Paid Ring 216 members: $15 for a large table, $10 for a small table
• Non-members: $20 for a large table, $15 for a small table.

View a layout of the tables

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.

Here's the itinerary for the evening:

6:30 PM: Sellers may arrive to set up their tables for the flea market.

7:00 PM: The doors open to buyers.

8:30 PM: The auction begins.

9:30 PM (approximately): All sales end and it's time to pack up.

Please note: There will be a wine walk event in Japantown on this day, and parking may be difficult. Please plan accordingly. We moved the time of the auction by 15 minutes to accommodate late-comers.

Bring your friends and your stuff — and your cash.

Want more details about the auction? Read our FAQ.