We had another GREAT magic talent competition with some very creative performances and some incredible food! Many thanks to Matt Kilgore and his crew for making this evening a huge success! 

Congratulations to the Winners and Competitors of the 2015 Family Fling Peoples' Choice Awards!

The Youth Category performers included Cooper Moseley, Harrison Truscott, and Matt Brockman. Matt earned the most popular votes in this very close contest.

Close-up performers included Awesome Charles Nichols, Bill Simmons, James Parker Sr, Matt Brockman, and Quick. Quick drew the most audience votes earning the win in this challenge.

Parlor performers included Sarah Moseley and David Trustman, Fred Rosenbaum, Jon Ferrante, Noah Raymond, Awesome Charles Nichols, and Matt Kilgore. Matt snatched the award with his fun and original cups & balls routine.

The contestants made the competition fun and exciting for everyone. Thanks also to Tess Andrews for the beautiful cake celebrating our Ring's 45th Anniversary.  

Lee-Snavely Ring #199 - Magic Lives Here!

This just in from the International Brotherhood of Magicians!

Just Announced!   Suzanne will join Shawn Farquhar and Oscar Munoz as a Special Guest Instructor at the 11th Lance Burton Teen Seminar to be held at the I.B.M. 87th Annual Convention in Jacksonville, FL. The Lance Burton Teen Seminar is THE #1 magic seminar for young magicians. Join Eugene Burger, Larry Hass, Suzanne, Shawn Farquhar and Oscar Munoz for a life changing experience.

WAIT - That's not all!  The I.B.M. Endowment and Development Fund has agreed to fund TWO registrations to Sorcerer's Safari Magic Camp to be given away to one boy and one girl attending the Lance Burton Teen Seminar.  Sorcerer's Safari is the premier magic camp in Canada.  Take a look at this video to see some of the fun at the 2014 camp.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDwmelVN20

WAIT -There is still more!  The McBride Magic and Mystery School will be selecting ONE Teen Magician at the Lance Burton Teen Seminar to receive the McBride Magic and Mystery School Faculty Award.  Founded in 1991, the McBride Magic an Mystery School's goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring place for magic enthusiasts (both amateur and professional) to work on their magic.  They work with students of all skill levels and interests. At the McBride Magic and Mystery School the unparalleled faculty members are there to answer your questions, help you become a better magician and, most importantly, have fun.  One lucky teen magician will receive the opportunity of a lifetime!

So join us at the 11th Lance Burton Teen Seminar.  If you are between the ages of 13-19 AND registered to attend the I.B.M. Convention in Jacksonville, you can attend the Lance Burton Teen Seminar ABSOLUTELY FREE.  Dates for the Seminar are July 13-15, 2015. To register go to http://www.magician.org/convention/upcoming-convention TODAY!

JACKSONVILLE HERE WE COME!

Magicana is an organization dedicated to the advancement of magic as an art. Their website (www.magicana.com) has several videos and reports that will thrill the series magic artist. Be sure to visit their online exhibition dedicated to the cups and balls. History, performances, legacy. It will be a highlight of your day! 

http://www.magicana.com/cups 

Penn's Sunday School podcast is not for everyone but if you are an adult, into magic and, most importantly, into magic show logistics, it may be worth a listen.

Penn Jillette's descriptions of behind the scenes actions at the Las Vegas Penn & Teller show on his weekly podcast, Penn's Sunday School, makes me smile.

In his latest episode, Penn recounted an experience from a recent show at the Rio Resort and Casino's Penn & Teller Theater.  We won't ruin the story for you but it has to do with a specially gimmicked jacket that resulted in him being fooled twice unbeknownst to the audience.  He recounted his internal dialogue as he tried to figure out what was happening whilst he was on stage performing a different effect. An incredible story and if you love logistics, you too will smile as you listen.

DISCLAIMER: Don't be taken in by the title. This IS Penn Jillette at his uncensored atheistic best. As we mentioned, his podcast has adult language and themes so we do not recommend it for our younger readers or those who are easily offended. For those of us with very thick skin, it is a wonderful chance to hear about the preparations and logistics of a big time magic show.

You can subscribe to the podcast through Apple's iTunes store or directly through  Penn's Sunday School here. (http://pennsundayschool.com/)

Fox Television has ordered ten episodes of a fictional supernatural crime series titled Houdini and Doyle. The series is loosely based on the real-life friendship between master magician Harry Houdini and Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 

The two characters will join forces to investigate crimes with a supernatural slant. Houdini is the debunker and Doyle believes in spooks - sort of a 19th Century X-Files take on two great historical figures. We will keep you apprised as we learn more. 

Hello, Everyone,

We had nine very talented folks in attendance last Friday: Virginia O., Don C., Kevin R., Mike G. & Pattie G., Tom B., Steve P. & his son Scott P. and me. Tom brought with him a 70-year old (or older) hand-held portable illusion called a Bengal Net. He demonstrated and performed it by placing a pepper shaker in it and the shaker abruptly vanished - Very COOL! 

Kevin demonstrated and taught Don England's 2-by-2 Faros. He performed a nice pen-through-dollar bill effect which was very nicely done. He also expertly performed Marlo's Estimation Aces. 

Steven performed a nicely done Ambitious Card routine. He also used origami techniques to fashion a ring made from a dollar bill. We took the waitress' tips, rolled them into a cylinder, and placed it through the dollar bill ring. He also executed a great gambling routine. 

All-in-all, I would say we all had a very good time. We will meet for lunch Friday afternoon at 1:00 PM at Sweet Tomatoes, off Walnut Street in Cary Crossroads. Hope to see you all on Friday!

Danny Reeves

Adult and youth I.B.M. Members of Ring #199 can now enjoy a new club benefit! Through the efforts of Roger Way, the club now has a fully functional magic library. the library currently has over 200 DVDs and 300 books ready to be shared.

You must be an Active, Associate, or Youth member of the I.B.M. as well as the Ring or Magic Youth Raleigh to participate in this program. To join the I.B.M., visit www.magician.org.

To participate, download and complete the adult or youth library application. Applications are posted on the Ring Magic Library page of the club website, www.RaleighMagicClub.org. Present the signed application to the Ring Librarian, currently Roger Way, at the next Youth or Ring meeting. The library book and DVD catalogs are also available for download from the club website.

Reservations for a book or DVD must be made at least 48 hours prior to the next regular Youth or Ring meeting. Reserved books and DVDs, if available, are delivered to the meeting. They must be returned no later than the next regular meeting or to The Magic Corner Magic Shop prior to that date.

Members who wish to contribute portions of their collection to the Library may do so by downloading and completing the Excel Personal Library List Form. All books and DVDs remain in the possession of the owner.  When a reservation is received, the Ring Librarian will contact the owner and request delivery for the next meeting. 

The library is dedicated for all it may achieve to the memory of our dear friend and author, Past International President, and Executive Editor Philip R. Willmarth. 

If you have any questions or difficulties with the Library webpage, please contact Roger at [email protected].