September Meeting and Workshop

Be sure to mark your calendars for our next Ring 216 monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 9, at the Yu-Ai-Kai Community Center. Here are the details:

Before the Meeting: Coin Magic Workshop by Cal Tong

At our pre-meeting workshop, Cal will perform and share his signature coin routine, "3 Bits of Silver." It's a three-coin routine that's perfect for walk-around performers. It's also included in the new Ring 216 book, The Real Magic of Silicon Valley: Volume 2 (see below).

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Time: 6:30 p.m.

Ring 216 Meeting: Open Performance Night

Bring your finished or unfinished routine to share with the club. If you haven't performed for the club yet this year, this is your chance to show your stuff.

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Announcing the New Ring 216 Book!

Hot off the presses, the Ring 216 book is now available for order. We'll bring a copy for you to review, and you'll be able to place your order. The cost is $20. Please bring cash or check. This is your chance to learn some great new magic and support your fellow Ring members.

Recap of the Walk-Around Magic Competition

We had a great night of magic on Wednesday at the Yu-Ai Kai. There were two competitions and seven total competitors:

Standard Division
Ken King
Tom King
Alan Sands

Masters Division
Doug Eakin
David Gerard
John Jones
Cal Tong

The spectators in attendance saw a wide variety of magic involving everything from cards and coins to ropes and bills, and even tiny chickens (!).

And the winners of the competitions are...

Alan Sands and David Gerard

Congratulations to Alan for winning his first trophy and David for winning his fourth!

Coming next month

At our next meeting, on September 9, we'll be having an open performance night. So bring your finished or unfinished routine to share with the group. If you haven't performed for the club yet this year, this is your chance to share your magic.

Coming in October

Our Close-Up Magic Competition will be held on October 14. If you want to compete, just send an email to John Jones, who will be running the show.

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!