Next Meeting:

Magic 101: 6:30 Led by George Van Dyke

Meeting: 7:00 PM “Open Mic” Night

Dielmann Recreation Center 11400 Olde Cabin Road Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Reminder: Pay your 2017 dues.

They are due in December and are $15.00

The SPIRIT | Official Newsletter of I.B.M. Ring 1

Inside this issue:

Meeting Update/Agenda 1

President’s Message 1

Ring Report 2

Schedule of Events 2

Holiday Veteran’s Show 3

JDRF 4

Midwest Magic Jubilee 2017 5

The Illusionists 5

Magic Humor 6

Test Your Knowledge 6

Puzzles 6

Items for Sale 7

Project Magic 8

Convention Corner 8

President’s Message By: Dan Todd Magic@TheGreatTodd.com

Happy New Year everyone! Most of us are tired out from performing all those Holliday parties. Magic and

balloons kept me busy. Now that we start 2017, let's have fun. The Magic 101 will be led by George VanDyke

on January 4th. We are then having an "Open Mike" night. This means we will offer all members a chance to

perform something fun for Ring1. Show us what you've got up your sleeve, so to speak. This is your chance to

start the New Year on a magical note, Help make 2017 a great year.

Dan

Schedule of Events 2017-2018

2017

January 4th

Meeting

“Open Mic” Night

Deadline for February Spirit:

January 20th

Email your submissions to: jennyjonesmk@gmail.com

JDRF Family Day

January 28th

St. Charles Convention Center

February 1st Meeting

Spring Parade of Magic

February 4th

Kirkwood Community Center 111 South Geyer Rd

March 1st Meeting

April 5th

Meeting

May 3rd

Meeting

Elections

June 7th

Meeting

July NO MEETING

July 12-15 2017 IBM & SAM

Convention Louisville KY

August 2nd

Meeting

Ice Cream Social

September 6th

Meeting

President’s Banquet

Midwest Magic Jubilee

September 1st – 3

rd

October 4 Meeting

Haunted Hay Loft

November 1st Meeting

December 6th

Meeting

Holiday Party

The Ring held its annual Holiday Party on December 7th. The members and their

guests always look forward to this annual event. The Ring provided the main dish

and the members brought a side dish or were asked to donate $5 to the Ring.

There was plenty of food; members were even able to take leftovers home.

After the meal, the members enjoyed participating in the annual “White Elephant

Gift Exchange.” Members were asked to bring a magic related effect worth at

least $5. The effect could be new or gently used; however, directions needed to

be included with the effect. As members arrived, they were given a playing card.

They tore this in half and put one half in a hat and kept the other half. The cards

were then picked. When a member’s card was picked, he could either select a gift

from the table or steal one from one of the other members. Gifts could only be

stolen three times. After the third time, the member holding the gift was able to

keep it. The members will always remember how lucky Brian Peck was. There

were three Ickle Pickle gift certificates worth $25 and one certificate entitling the

member and their guest to attend the 2017 Ring 1 President’s banquet free.

These certificates were all wrapped in boxes with bags of rocks in them so

members would not know what was in the boxes. Amazingly, Brian picked all 4 of

these boxes containing the certificates! Gradually, members stole the certificates

from him; however, he ended up with one of the Ickle Pickle certificates. Members

were telling him he needed to go to the boat (gambling) that night since he was so

lucky. Most of the members left with a gift that they will probably save and bring

as their White Elephant Gift next year. The members really enjoyed taking part in

this activity.

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On December 11th, the Ring held its Veterans and First Responders Tribute Magical

Holiday Show. This show took place at the Kirkwood Community Theatre.

Veterans and First Responders attended this show free of charge. Attendees

reserved tickets beforehand. D. Jay Lenz, John Davit, and Larry Minth entertained

the attendees in the lobby before the show with close up magic effects. Terry

Richison was the M.C. for the show. The performers were as follows---Ted

Schnarre, Johnny Harper, Steve Queen, Rusty Pliers (Mike Niehaus), and Marty

Kopp. Several members volunteered to help with the show (scanned tickets,

worked back stage, helped with lights and sounds, etc.). The Ring really

appreciates the members who helped put on such a great show. All attendees

seemed to really enjoy the show.

The Ring will resume offering Magic 101 at the January meeting. Members come

before the actual meeting and learn new/old effects. Usually, 15 or 20 members

come early. The Ring is also preparing for another show in February, which will be

advertised, to the public. D. Jay is preparing a schedule for magicians to volunteer

monthly, on the third Tuesday, at Shriners Hospital performing magic for the

children.

Visitors are always welcome to the Ring’s meetings and events. The website is up-

to-date and lists upcoming events/meetings.

Sandy Weis

Ring Report: By Sandy Weis sweis@psdr3.org

Veterans & First Responders Holiday Show

A HUGE Thank you to all the performers and everyone

who helped put on a fantastic show!!

Let’s make kids smile and make adults act like kids!

It is JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) time!

This year the JDRF TypeOneNation Summit will be held indoors on Saturday, January

28th from 10 AM to 4 PM at the St. Charles Convention Center. We will have a close-up

area with two tables to teach and perform magic from 1 to 4:00PM. In addition, we will put

on an one hour magic show from noon to 1:00 (time may changes slightly). There will be

plenty of parking.

Therefore, we need magicians to teach and perform close-up. Also, stage magicians to

perform a 15-20 minute act. This is a great opportunity to perform your best magic for a

great cause.

Please send me an email or give me a call with your interest for either one or both

opportunities to perform magic.

Thank you for your continued support.

Steve Finkelstein

Sfinkelstein1@sbcglobal.net

314-409-6869

Join us September 1st

- 3rd

, 2017 for the Midwest Magic

Jubilee at the Airport Renaissance Hotel. This is going to

be a great Jubilee. LAST CHANCE Pre-Registration is

open NOW thru December 31st for $135.00. Youth

ages 16 & under for $75.00. Everyone who Pre-

Registers for the 2017 Jubilee will have preferred seating for the evening shows. There are 3 ways to

register; 1. Fill out the online registration form. 2.

Download & print the registration form & mail it in. 3.

Send us an email requesting an Email Registration Form.

This is going to be a great Jubilee. As of today, Asi Wind

and Sal Piacente have been scheduled to perform and

lecture. Follow us on Facebook for additional

announcements on performers.

Visit http://mmjubilee to pre-register for 2017.

Direct from Broadway, the world’s best-selling magic show is coming to St. Louis.

This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the

most incredible Illusionists on earth. THE ILLUSIONISTSTM

– LIVE FROM

BROADWAYTM

has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles

audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts

ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and

sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

“Magic’s Cirque Du Soleil” – The Times of London

St. Louis MO, Fabulous Fox Theatre

March 31 – April 2, 2017

Fri @ 7:30, Sat @ 2:00 & 7:30,

Sun 1:00 & 6:30

Group Tickets Are Available

Tickets starting at $25.00-$90.00

Test Your Knowledge:

What former Ring One member used to present a lecture on chemical magic and has a

Ring One award named after him? Watch next month’s Spirit for the answer

Last Month’s Question:

What former Ring 1 member is now a national touring hypnotist?

Answer - Ricky Kalmon

PUZZLEs

Can you draw a square with two straight lines?

Last Month’s Puzzle:

We have two similar coins and we make one spin on the edge of the other. How many times does the

spinning coin turn on itself each time it takes an entire lap around the stationary one?

Answer: Two Turns on itself. (You can actually try this yourself.)

Magic Humor:

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For Sale: 5ft Unicycle that just needs a little oil, and maybe a new tube.

Substitution trunk along with the hoop and curtain.

Contact John Grimsley 217-381-7842

A COMPLETE BICYCLE DECK OF BRAILLE CARDS.

Anybody interested should contact Tom Westerheide.

(618) 233-4329

This is a Showtime Magic Lefler Table. It is the large size rolling magic table. It has the upgraded 4-inch casters and comes with cover.

Inside has a light. Asking $450. Please contact Brian if interested. 314-662-1585

bpclown007@yahoo.com

1. GRANTS CHAIR SUSPENSION MAGIC ILLUSION—

$125.00: 2 Wooden chairs, Flat board, Covering, In

suitcase box with handle, Girl suspended on board

supported at one end on one chair

2. YOGANO STOOL SUSPENSION MAGIC ILLUSION—

$150.00: Includes stool, platform and plastic poles Girl

stands on stool, poles put next to both arms for support,

stool removed, then one pole, then the second pole---

girl is suspended---poles and stool then replaced, girl

steps off stool 3. BOW SAW THROUGH SPECTATOR MAGIC

ILLUSION $150.00: Includes bow saw, stocks and flat

board Spectator lays on board, stocks put across

midsection, pieces of wood put through openings

in stocks, bow saw is then used to cut through wood

and spectator, stocks are removed, spectator sits up

and bow saw is then removed from around spectator

4. STEINMEYER---THE LADY IN THE PUZZLE MAGIC

ILLUSION—$500.00; Six large puzzle pieces fit into a

24 inch square frame. The frame is not very deep. The

puzzle pieces are placed into the frame, and

rearranged several times to make different pictures.

Finally, when all pieces are removed, an assistant

makes her appearance. Other variations include placing

the assistant into the frame and then the six puzzle

pieces are added. They are rearranged, at one point

even with the front door of the frame open. There is

apparently no place for the assistant to hide. Finally

after the third rearrangement of the puzzle pieces, they

are removed and the lady reappears

5. ABBOTT’S TEMPLE OF BENARES MAGIC

ILLUSION—$400.00; The temple is shown, the top is

opened and assistant steps inside and top is closed,

many swords are put through the temple, the front is

opened and the temple is shown with the swords in it

but the assistant has vanished, the temple is turned

around completely to show no assistant, the front is

then closed, the swords removed, the top is opened

and girl reappears.

6. MAGICIAN/ASSISTANT ESCAPES FROM BEING

TIED TO A WOOD POST—$125.00: Includes wooden

post and platform Magician/Assistant stands on

platform against post, ropes are wrapped around the

magician/assistant and tied with multiple knots trapping

the magician/assistant, a curtain is raised and lowered

and instantly the magician/assistant is free with the

ropes on the floor—no curtain supplied

7. SIEGFRIED & ROY MAGIC STAGE DECORATION—$50.00 Decorative umbrella with stand Certificate of

authenticity

Contact Ray J. Belz 2–8 above

(314) 680-9757

SOLD

International Brotherhood of Magicians

St. Louis Ring 1

Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. (Except July)

at the Dielmann Recreation Center 11400 Olde Cabin Rd Creve Coeur, MO 63141.

Meeting Agenda

6:45 Magic 101

7:30 Meeting Theme

9pm Workshop / Social Time

Board Meetings held the 3rd

Monday of the month. If you have something for the

good of the club please contact one of the officers. All are welcome at the board

meetings.

Directions

From St Louis Lambert Airport:

Take I-70 West to I-270 South, Take the MO-340 E. EXIT 14, Turn slight left onto

MO-340/Olive Blvd, Turn right onto Old Ballas Rd, Turn left onto Olde Cabin Rd

Dielmann Recreation Ctr, 11400 OLDE CABIN RD is on the right

From I-64(Hwy 40), I-44 or I-55:

Take I-64(Hwy 40), I-44 or I-55 West to I-270 and go north. Merge onto Olive

Blvd/MO 340 E. Exit 14, Turn right onto Old Ballas Rd, Turn left onto Olde Cabin Rd

Dielmann Recreation Ctr, 11400 OLDE CABIN is on the right

Officers

President Dan Todd 314-409-7066 Vice President Mike Niehaus 314-691-0507 Sgt at Arms Steve Queen 314-651-9162 Secretary Al Zibits 636-273-9974 Treasurer Sandy Weis 314-524-7859

Board Members

Steve Finkelstein 314-409-6869

Terry Richison 314-791-9108

Marty Kopp 636-359-0201

Jenny Jones 636-633-2207

jennyjonesmk@gmail.com

2016– 2017 Officers

Stay Up to Date:

www.IBMRing1.com

For the latest info

Bring A Friend To A Meeting

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Convention Corner Magi-Fest January 26-28, 2017 Columbus, OH

Florida Close Up/Parlor Conference & Competition May 12-14 2017 Orlando, FL

www.magicpalooza.org

2017 IBM & SAM Convention July 12-15 Louisville KY

Midwest Magic Jubilee St. Louis August

Genii Convention October 4-8, 2017 Orlando, FL

**Round Table Meets informally Saturdays at 1 PM Schnuck’s balcony lounge 12332 Manchester Road St. Louis MO 6313**

Title: HELP NEEDED

Darryl “D. Jay” is still in need of magicians for Project Magic. The Ring 1 commitment to Shriner's is now on THE

3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. Please see D. Jay if you are available to help. His email is djay1000@yahoo.com

Shriner's has changed their time from 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and we must be out by 7:15 p.m. The best way, if

coming from downtown or IL, is to take 64 and exit north on Boyle St. and turn left onto Clayton St. If coming from

West County, head east on 64 and go North on Boyle and then left on Clayton St.

We have to go to the front desk and we show a photo ID. The room is on the 3rd floor. Take a left after getting off of

the elevator and towards the area where there is a sitting area with large flat screen TV. It will be a small room

(smaller than or meeting room). The new address is: 4400 Clayton Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110

If you have any questions, please call me.

Thank you,

Darryl "D. Jay"

Project Magic

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