Coming May 13: Magic Lecture from David Gabbay


What: Lecture from master magician David Gabbay
When: May 13, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Yu-Ai Kai Community Center
How Much: $15 for Ring 216 members, $30 for non-members

About the Lecture:

David Gabbay is a talented, award-winning magician and creator of some of the most visual, cutting-edge effects put out in recent years. He's starred in two critically acclaimed theatrical shows in Hollywood, messing with the audience’s perceptions to take them on a reality defying journey.

David is a consummate perfectionist, always playing around and tweaking his show based on his audience. This refining has allowed him instant flexibility and control over the flow of his shows as well as recognition from the magic community. In 2011, he won the Texas Association of Magic's 1st Place in Closeup and today is currently one of the Castle’s favorite performers, always in constant demand.

The lecture is meant to be informative as well as an entertaining discussion on some of his original effects and creative thinking, with something for magicians at every skill level. Throughout his lecture David will also discuss his experience on timing & misdirection, advantages of
keeping a magic journal, blending techniques, connecting with the audience, managing the peaks and valleys of your performance, and routining acts that flows fluidly to keep audiences fully engaged.

Here's what he'll be teaching:

  • David’s Coin Opener
  • Coins Through Silk & Sanchez Fly
  • David’s Topit
  • Coin in Purse to Box
  • Card to Impossible Locations (2 effects)
  • Coin in sugar packet
  • Tic-Tac box and specially designed card case
  • Stitch – Visually move your polo shirt's logo in full view
  • Impromptu book test
  • Fan Force
  • Classic Ninja Rings
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Information about the next meeting — April 8, 2015

Two things coming up at the next meeting:

6:30 p.m. — Pre-meeting workshop
David Martinez, our Ring 216 webmaster and editor of our publication The Real Magic of Silicon Valley, will present and teach his routine "The Nothing Deck," which he performed at the last meeting and published in the book. This effect is simple to do and packs a powerful punch. At the workshop, we'll go over the method and handling, and we'll also discuss David's presentation as well as alternates. This is a free workshop and all members are invited to attend.

7:30 p.m. — Professional lecture from Lee Earle
Join master mentalist Lee Earle for his farewell lecture. Full details are available here (or just scroll down). The lecture will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. at the Yu-Ai Kai Community Center, so please be on time. The cost is $15 for paid Ring 216 members and $30 for non-members.

See you all there!
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Coming April 8, 2015: Magic Lecture by Lee Earle

What: Lecture from legendary mentalist Lee Earle
When: April 8, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Yu-Ai Kai Community Center
How Much: $15 for Ring 216 members, $30 for non-members

About the Lecture:
Lee Earle turned 69 years old in June 2014 and it’s time to start planning for what will probably be his ‘Farewell Tour’. He has spread his love for Mentalism by presenting hundreds of lectures in just about every English speaking country in the world, and in quite a few others - with the help of translators.

Earle’s lectures go well beyond ‘teaching tricks’ and focus on modeling an example from which other performers can learn the real work:

1. Performance technique
2. Platform skills
3. Psychology of presentation
4. Supporting a performance premise
5. Delivery of humor
6. Directed attention (misdirection)
7. Professional attitude
8. Audience handling
9. Selecting the best material for every performance style
10. ...and more!

Magic clubs and enthusiasts are the pool from which Mentalism draws new, fresh talent - and every lecture is packed with real-world advice, ideas, and concepts that have helped numerous entertainers make their move into this lucrative specialty. His unique teaching style divides the lecture into multiple individual segments - each of which includes performance, explanation (while the material is fresh in the audience’s minds), discussion, and advocacy - putting the emphasis on simplicity, practical methods, and personality-driven presentations.

Lee always brings a variety of props and videos to every lecture to offer on his back-of-room table. When possible, these items are available at a discount from retail and ‘special deal bundles’ are always offered. While it’s always nice to make a few happy dollars peddling props, Lee’s first priority is always focused on teaching, not selling. Lecture notes are printed and bound booklets.



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Upcoming Meeting: Open Performance Night

It's been a few months since we've had a meeting entirely dedicated to performances by you. So come join us at the next meeting — March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Yu Ai Kai Community Center — and bring a trick to perform. Something you're working on, something you're polishing, something fun, whatever. And if you have an announcement to make about upcoming shows, bring that too.

See you all on March 11!

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Call for Entries: The new Ring 216 Magic Book

We’re looking for a few more good tricks.
Submit your original effects for publication in the followup to last year’s book, The Real Magic of Silicon Valley, Vol. 1. Closeup, walk-around, parlor, or stage. Coins, cards, ropes, whatever. We’re looking for at least 10 effects featuring creative plots, new methods, or original presentations.

All magicians whose trick appears in the book will receive a free hardcover. Members and others can also purchase printed copies.

How It Works

  • Write up your effect in the style of a typical magic book: Effect, Setup, Method. 
  • Be sure to include credits.
  • Submit your writeup to David Martinez.
  • Your description will be edited and prepared for publication.
  • If photographs are required, we’ll set up a photo shoot at the Magic Garage.

Deadline: May 1, 2015
Questions? Contact David Martinez (davidhmartinez@gmail.com)

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