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MMAAGGII--GGRRAAMMOfficial Newsletter of IBM Ring50 -- The National Capital Ring Volume 65 No. 7 July 2011
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The very creative and inspiringmagician Wayne Houchin will belecturing at the August 3rd meeting.Synthesis Magazine has this to sayabout Houchin: "The more you payattention to what he's doing, the
more you can't help but think youare watching somethingextraordinary in the making." Hewas a consultant on the nationaltelevision series "Criss Angel:Mindfreak and agreed to allow afew of his original pieces of magicto be performed on the show andsubsequently shot a DVD of hisimpromptu signed quarter throughsoda can, Sinful, with Angel.
He released the groundbreakinginternational best selling DVD'sStigmata and Indecent, and is one ofthe founders for Theory11.com thegroundbreaking new online resourcefor magicians. Houchin has helpedto revolutionize the art of teachingmagic on video. Houchin has spenthis time developing his own effectsand perfecting them in front ofaudiences across the country.
The lecture is free to paid-upRing 50 members, all othermagicians $15 at the door.
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The Great Zucchini (Eric Knaus),Washington's funniest and mostmagical PRESCHOOL &KINDERGARTEN entertainer willgive a lecture at I.B.M. Ring 50 onSeptember 7, 2011At 8:00 PM following a brief Ring
meeting.The Great Zucchini has been
entertaining young children as amagician and preschool teacher. He
performs his hands-on, interactivemagic shows for more that 400groups a year. His experience,coupled with his gentle nature andwacky facial expressions, makeskids immediately feel comfortableand ready to laugh. He will have youlaughing at the gags he does to
entertain toddlers. We each havedifferent styles, but t does comedown to keeping the kids attentionand keeping control.
If you are a children's entertainer,this is a lecture you will want toattend. There is a lot to be learnedfrom studying Eric's approach toentertaining young children.
The lecture is free to paid-upRing 50 members, all othermagicians $15 at the door.
In This IssueWayne Houchin Lecture Page 1The Great Zucchini Page 1Colombini Lecture Page 2
Winton Carroll Thank You Pg 3Photos I.B.M Convention Pg 3
Coming Events Page 4
Presidents Survey Page 5
President on Dining Page 6Super Sunday Page 6
Hank Morehouse Page 6
International Brotherhood
of Magicians Ring 50The National Capital Ring
PresidentDanny Selnick
(202)-250-3834
Vice PresidentKevin McGuire703-675-5323
SecretaryArnold Fuoco
TreasurerBob Patterson
(703) 490-1222
Sergeant-at-ArmsScott McDonald
703-491-7989
Magi-Gram EditorBob Patterson
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Colombinis Lecture
at SAM 252Aldo and Rachel Colombini
presented a great lecture at SAM252 on June 16, at St. Leo's
Catholic Church in Fairfax. Therewere about 20 Ring 50 membersattending the lecture along withmany SAM 252 members.
The Colombinis have travelledextensively for many years (inover 60 countries) and their liveshave been enriched beyond allmeasures by the people they haveme and the places they havevisited. The SAM 252 lecture wasanother stop on their final lecture
tour. They will still be attendingthe odd magic conventions aroundthe world.
Aldo and Rachel Colombini
A note from the ColombinisDear friends in magic, Rachel
and Aldo Colombini here.We are in the middle of our
farewell tour and everywhere wego, the rumor is: that at the end ofthe tour we will leave the UnitedStates and we will go back to ourcountries. We have no idea whostarted this rumor nor why. It is
FALSE and NOTHING IS FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH.We are NOT going back toEurope, we areNOTretiring.
We will just stop TOURING(meaning that we will not stay onthe road for weeks or months.After her open heart surgeryRachel's heart needs a rest and
Aldo is getting too old to goaround like a globe-trotter!).However, we will continue
producing DVDS, tricks and e- books and we will continue livingin the United States. So pleasespread the true around! Thanks forall your support and friendship.
Best always,
Aldo andRachel Colombini.WildColombini.com
Here are some pictures from theWild Colombini Lecture at SAM252 in Fairfax, VA.
Dr. Arnold Levin, Rachel Colombini,
and Bert Udovin.
Bob Patterson & Rachel Colombini
Ring 50 President Danny Selnick andAldo Colombini.
Theo Rushin and Rachel.
John Roberts and Rachel
Bob Patterson, Aldo, Rachel, andNancy Patterson
MMeemm bb ee rr sshh iipp Have YOU brought a
prospective member to the meeting?They must beinterested inmagic and be a
member of theInternational
Brotherhood of Magicians.Applications are available from theTreasurer, Bob Patterson.
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Ring 50 received this fromEmma Carroll, WintonCarrolls widow about thearticle on the HumorousMagician contest in the Juneissue of the Magi-Gram.
Thank You! What a nice
surprise! Really liked theMAGI-GRAM. Very goodcoverage of all the specialhumor programs. Verythoughtful of you to think ofme and take the time to sendthe paper. I really appreciate it.Im sorry I couldnt attend.Gratefully, Em
You must be an activemember of I.B.M. to belong
to Ring 50. Ifyou haventalready, dontforget to keep
yourmembership active in theInternational Brotherhood ofMagicians to enjoy the benefitsof membership. Send dues to:International Brotherhood ofMagicians, 13 Point WestBlvd, St. Charles, Missouri,USA 63301
Augie Arnstein shopping for abook,
June 27 July 2, 2011
Bud Smith and Augie Arnstein, trying todecide what to buy.
Becki and Dr. Bill Wells relaxing whilewaiting for the lecture doors to open.
Becki Wells and Reggie Rice at theconvention closing party.
Bob Patterson and Reggie Riceat the dinner and cabaret show
Order of Merlin Excalibur (over 50years of membership in the I.B.M.)
Bob Patterson and Norfolk Mermaid.
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Coming Events
Marriott Hotel Norfolk VA
July 3 thru July 7, 2012
Watch this column for moreinformation about the 2012 I.B.M.Convention to be held in NorfolkVirginia, July 3-7, 2012.
There will be big evening stageshows! Optional is an exciting banquet and cabaret show. Learnfrom the best in the business witha stellar line-up of lectures andgreat close-up shows, fantasticyouth activities and events are inthe works, and some great newactivities for spouses, and theOrder of Merlin. Of courseexperience dealers room withexpected 40 vendors. And youll
see the Gold Medal and GoldCups Contests - often regarded asthe best-run contest in magic!
Soon you will be able toregister at the I.B.M. websitewww.Magician.Org or see theI.B.M. International RegistrationChairman, Bob Patterson.
SSS...AAA...MMM... PPPiiittttttsssbbbuuurrrgggThe Society of American
Magicians will be hosting theNorth American Championship ofMagic as an integral part of itsannual four day convention to beheld in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,July 13-16, 2011. The conventionwill be holding up to six contestsof magic to accommodate the 50contestants who will be selected to
compete for the title of NorthAmerican Champion of Magic.Multiple winners across sixcategories of magic will be
guaranteed a position if they wishto compete at the FISM WorldChampionship of Magic to be heldin Blackpool, England, in July2012. Future S.A.M. Conventionsare scheduled for: 2012 Las Vegas
NV, 2013 Arlington VA.
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relationship with the Managementof the Holiday Inn. They give usthe meeting room free in return forour members eating at theEisenhower Station Restaurant inthe hotel. The restaurant
justifiably expects those to whomit gives meeting space to USE itsdining facilities.
Over the last few months hotelmanagement has noted the Ring
50 attendance at the dining roomhas dwindled. This may
jeopardize our relationship for thefree meeting room. The people atthe Holiday Inn have been morethan courteous to us. Members areencouraged to make a concertedeffort to eat dinner at theRestaurant. So come to themeeting at 6:30, have a nice mealin the dining room, chat with theother members, and then attend
the Ring 50 meeting. See moreinfo on page 6.
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New Jersey 08002. Seewww.maesonline.org for moreinformation.
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I.B.M. Ring 50 meets the firstWednesday of each month(except July) at the HolidayInn I-95 at Telegraph Rd.,
Alexandria, Virginia.
- Easy access from all parts ofthe DC metro area.
- Across a parking lot fromMetro (Yellow Line -Eisenhower Ave.)
- Full service restaurant with
entrees from $7.00 and up -The hotel has added a one -
price buffet for ourconvenience
- Full bar that welcomesmembers to perform beforeand after the meeting. (Wecan perform in therestaurant, too.)
AUGUST MEETING
Wednesday,August 3, 2011
HOLIDAY INNAlexandria, VA6:00 Cocktails
6:30 Dinner8:00 Meeting
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President Danny Selnick requests that you complete the following survey to helpyou enjoy and gain magical experience from I.B.M. Ring 50. Please print andcomplete the form and mail to: Danny Selnick, 7121 Devonshire Road , Alexandria
VA 22307-1816. Or bring it to the August 3rd
meeting. THANKS!
1 -- Are you happy with the mix of lectures and member performances offered by Ring 50?Yes
NoIf not, what would types of venues would you like to see added or deleted? Is there any speciallecturer or member performance you'd like to see in parti cular?
___________________________________________________ __________________________
2 -- Do you drive or take Metro to attend meetings? How long is your commute?Drive _____Metro_____Less than 30 minutes_____More than 30 minutes, but less than one ho ur _____More than one hour_____
3 -- Would you like to see an informal quickie "teach -in" 15 minutes before each meeting --whereone magic technique would be taught -- cards (false cuts, shuffles) or coin manipulation, etc.?
Yes If yes, what would you like to see_____________________________________Would you be willing to volunteer and for what technique? __________ ____________
No
4 -- Would you like to see a "Members -only" section on the Ring 50 Web site that has a photo and amini-bio about each member? (Of course, we'd need to have a volunteer to create the page and have it
password protected).Yes
No
5 -- Please check off your level of interest in magic:Beginner
Intermediate/Hobbyist, with varying skills and interests
Part-time professional
Full-time professional
Collector
6 -- Any other suggestions/concerns? _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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The Holiday Inn Restaurant. Eve ryone knows that Ring 50 is "give n" o urm ee ting s pac e , provide d m em b ers dine at the Holiday Inn res tauran t. Pas t-
pre s iden t, and n ow Sec re tary, Arnie Fuoco and Iha ve b e en working ha rd with th e
res taurant's m anage r, Ali, to imp rove the d ining e xpe rien ce for m em b ers and to h aveit b ec ome again the "mee t-up" place b efore our reg ular m ee ting s. Fact is that the
numb er of res taurant s taff is m inim al and with that th ere are ce rtain lim itations in
se rvice . While ordering off the m enu is an op tion, m em b ers a re strongly advise d to
se lect the b uffet be cause wait tim es otherwis e can b e 30 -40 m inutes --so plan
accordingly.
We've as ked Ali to im prove the m enu and to give m em b ers a se ns e of what item s
can b e e xpec ted at the b uffet --typically two m ain d is he s, a few side s an d s alad.
Whe n Ali gives us advan ce notice of what will be s erved, we 'll let you know by em ail. He re are som e o f the
item s that the res taurant is e quipped to prepa re at one point or anothe r.
(1 ) Baked Chicken (8 ) Rice pilaf
(2 ) Be ef Tips or Bee f s tew (9 ) Mac & Chee s e(3 ) Bake d or Fried Fish (1 0) Veg e table s (s team ed or s auted )
(4) Pork Loin (1 1 ) Salad
(5) Spag he tti and Sauce (1 2) Des se rt
(6) Lasag na (1 3) Bread , b utter
(7) Potatoes ( b aked or m ashe d)
NOTE: price s m ay change sligh tly dep end ing on what item s are s erved. Bev erage choices not included inm enu price .
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Bob Littles SuperSunday One-Day MiniMagic Convention.Everyone had a greattime at Bob LittlesSuper Sunday on June12, 2011. The auctionhad tons of great stuffincluding several verylarge illusions. Martini,
the auctioneer, and the support team kept a rapid
pace for 2 hours auctioning the items. Losanderpresented the lecture and the dealers followed withsome of the latest magic items. The evening showwas great. Nineteen year old Matt Schick was theMC and did a super job keeping the show on track.Losander amazed everyone with his levitations.Calvin Tam from Florida had been practicing cardand CD manipulations during the past year but hestill has the flashes to overcome. New York street
performer, Kozmo, gave a great comedy streetmagician routine that had the audience in bellylaughs. Eric Wilzic, also from New York and also
19 years old, presented some impressive illusionson the small stage. Another fun time put togetherby Bob Little and Mike Miller.
S.A.M. Pa st Na tiona l Pre side ntHa nk Moore house Die s
S.A.M. Past National President HankMoorehouse passed away July 1 while touring inChina. Hank had an impact on so many lives. He
passed away doing what he loved to do. He was inChina on a magic tour and was giving the
performers their notes when he collapsed. Thefamily was told he did not suffer. Hank's sevenyear old granddaughter, Lottie Beth, asked ifGrandpa was doing magic for the angels in heaven.We are certain he is entertaining them all. We can
picture him sitting around a table with Duke Stern,Jay Marshall and other friends. We do not haveany other details at this time.