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.

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

View a performance at the Magic Castle>

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!