Vol. 11 Issue 1
January 2014
We meet the first Thursday of the month at Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota FL. 34237
Workshop at 6:00 pm. Officers meeting 6:30 pm. General meeting and presentation 7:00 pm.
Visit our Web Site at HTTP://www.ibmring81.com
Michael Dardant “Magic Mike”, New Orleans
resident originally from New Iberia, LA has
been a professional magician since he was thirteen years old, and has recently begun competing
at magic competitions, ultimately preparing for
the World Championship, considered the Olympics of Magic, which occurs in a different country every three years; F>I>S>M>, Federation International des Societes Magiques
2012 has been a great year, landing Michael 13
championship awards! In May, he took first place
in both categories of Stage and Close up Magic
in Canada’s National Magic Convention (C.A.M.)
This occurred a week after having the honor of
performing for a conference in New York that
for over 40nyears has been called “Fechtor’s
Finger Flicking Frolic”> Each year only 200 of
the worlds best lose Up artists are invited. In
July, he became an International Champion, winning 1st place in Close Up and the Peoples
Choice Award, at the International Brotherhood of Magic Convention (I.B.M.) in Norfolk,
VA. He has already been booked as Close Up magician for the 2013 IBM Convention in
Phoenix. Most recently, Mike traveled to Miami and took 1st place in Close Up Magic at the
Magic on the Beach Convention, Then on August 2nd he took his skills and his zany assistant, Kitty Kaos, to Seattle Washington for one of the oldest and most prestigious magic
gatherings known as P.C.A.M. The Pacific Coast association of Magic. His Close Up act,
once again, took a 1st place medal.
It was the dynamic duo of Michael and New Orleans comedian and variety performer,
Mandi Turner, “Kitty Kaos” that blew everyone away with an 8 minute comedy magic stage
act. The won not only the hearts of the crowd, but several awards as well.
Disclaimer: Since Michael was a late addition to this meeting the above facts may not be
up to date but are factual.
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From the
President
PREZ-TIDIGITATION
With the New Year upon us, and the compulsion (by many magi) to make a resolution, here is a suggested list for you all, whether one be an amateur, semipro or pro.
For 2014 I hereby resolve to:
1.PRACTICE MORE:
2. Pull some of that "old stuff" out of the closet and take a fresh look at it;
3. Attend Ring meetings with more frequency;
4. Volunteer to perform at Ring meetings.....whatever the program for the
evening, anyone can perform before or after the scheduled event;
5.PRACTISE MORE
6.Do a bit more reading of magic publications;
7.Do some shows for charitable groups.
8. Perform at one of the Ring's public outings like at the annual Chalk Festival, Shark Festival, Veteran's Day, and other such events that occur throughout the year;
9.Learn a new card trick or sleight (even if you hate card tricks).....attend the
early (6:00 PM) instruction session prior to the Ring meetings & the Tuesday
Night Gatherings at Applebees;
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January 2nd
February 6th
March
April 3rd
“Stevie “Dee”
Parties, Conventions,
Graduations.
You name it,
He does it.
Steve can be reached at:
941-752-9123 or
FAX 941-727-7410
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Support
Our
Members
Michael Dardante Lecture
Flea Market
Picnic
Jay Sankey
CIGAM
HOUSE OF MAGIC
1222 12th St. West
Bradenton FL 34205
JONTI Head Magician
Slight of hand, DVDs,
Lessons
Phone: 941-746-4163
Email:
[email protected]
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Trick of the Month.
Instead a Trick of the Month we fill it’s important to feature a Trickster of
the month. The following article appeared in the Herald Tribune on December
17, 2013. Space does not allow the entire article to be included here.
Prestidigitation in Venice
Glenn Gary moved to Venice recently
after headlining the longest running
magic show in Washington DC. One of
his first activities was to join Ring 81.
Since then he has opened The Cabaret
of Magic Interactive Theater on Miami
Ave. in Venice.,. a business which is part
retail and part theater. The retail part
features magic paraphernalia including
juggling equipment, books and VDs.
In the back behind a velvet curtain Gary performs magic on Tuesdays through
Saturday. According to reports, “the reaction as been phenomenal. Everyone
seems to be exited that we are here.”
GO SEE THE SHOW.
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10. PRACTICE
MORE
11. Do a kid show (even if you hate doing kid shows.......that's how we get some
young child interested in magic.
12.Learn a new coin sleight (even if you hate coin sleights).
13. See a magician when shows come to town or when one of our own is performing at a local venue.
14. PRACTICE MORE
15. Patronize our local "brick & mortar" magic shops in Bradenton (Jonti) &
Venice (Glenn Gary).
16. Buy a trick...online...at our annual Flea Market....wherever & however you
can;
17. Provide POSITIVE & CONSTRUCTIVE feedback in judging another performer;
18. PRACTICE MORE
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December’s meeting was opened by our president, Gale Molovinsky. He described his experience at the LA Magic History Conference and went on to discuss the election of new officers for Ring 81. David Pitchford was elected as
vice president. Otherwise the slate of current officers remains the same. The
treasurer, Ed Kaczmarek gave his report and we went on to the main event:
twelve brave souls, members in good standing, performed their schtick for a
critical audience of magicians. You can’t get any better than that.
Our master of ceremonies, John Tietjen, aka Jonti opened the festivities
with the “changing bag” routine after which he introduced each of the performers beginning with Jose Reyes and his wife, Hilary. They were not only dressed
for a Mexican Christmas his wife even carried the Pinata which was the focus of
the act that also involved a changing bag. Next, John Ames did a remarkable
slight of hand using two corks. Wes Meltzer demonstrated his mastery of the
cut and restored string effect and Nick Enevento followed with a card effect
comedy. Scott Hertrick did a beautiful rendition of the sealed box effect. A
card is randomly selected by a patron. The corner of the card is torn off and
vanished only later to appear in a sealed box untouched throughout the performance. Dave Pitchford did one of his marvelous routines with cards that fool us
every time. Jerry Meketon disclosed his icebreaker trick using blank business
cards that mysteriously become printed. Ed Seder kept us fascinated with little
more than a dictionary.
I could not stay for the remainder of the session, but I heard that the
card manipulations of Thomas Trieto and Don Rataj were expertly performed.
Ed Kaczmarek was the last one to perform and his act involved the Columbini effect and a $100.00 bill. Glad I wasn’t there because it would make me nervous to
see our treasurer run the risk of losing money. Of course there was no real
chance of that.
Submitted by Jerry Meketon, Sect.
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Jonti brings Santa to the meeting
Scott Hetrick, keeping
with the theme by deciding who was Naughty or
David Pitchford with a
deck of cards. Who
would have thought?
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John Ames was a
real corker
Nick Benevento kept
us entertained with his
card poetry.
José & Hillary Reyes introduced
us to a piñata
Wes Meltzer tore some
cards and then strung
us along for a while
Ed Feder demonstrated his mentalism
using a dictionary
Jerry Meketon made
sure that he had his
business cards
Thomas Prieto combining
cards and mentalism
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Arnieism of the Month
Arniebaby---wants you to know that---Your conscience doesn't really keep you from doing
anything wrong--it merely keeps you from enjoying it.
Your suggestions and submissions are not only appreciated they are sought. Share a trick, an event or
anything that’s relevant to Ring 81.
President, Gale Molovinsky
[email protected]
Vice President, Michael Kent
Past President Al Loeffler
Want More Magic?
Tuesday evening’s magical
get
together is held at
Applebees
1991 Main Street, Sarasota
Next to Hollywood 20 Theater
For more information contact:
Dave Pitchford [email protected]
Secretary, Jerry Meketon
[email protected]
Officers
Ring 81
Treasurer, Ed Kaczmarek
[email protected]
Newsletter Joe Floersheimer
[email protected]
Joe Floersheimer
5814 Fairwoods Circle
Sarasota FL 34243
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