I.B.M. Ring 9
Ring Reports
05/15/00
No. 9, Atlanta, Georgia –
Georgia Magic Club
3rd Monday, 7:30
PM, Dunwoody Library, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road
JOE M. TURNER, President (jmturner@mindspring.com)
RICK SILVERSTEIN, Vice President (rick@mindspring.com)
SCOTT HORN, Secretary (g.scott.9881@worldnet.att.net)
Ring 9 Web Site: http://www.gamagicclub.com
The general meeting was called to order with a reminder regarding upcoming lectures (Carl Andrews Jr., David Groves, and Jay Scott Berry). Large posters featuring our new logo were unveiled with a great response. A few used items were placed on silent auction for the duration of the meeting, and we spent several minutes meeting our guests. Local retired magician Bill Channel announced that he would be selling his books and props in preparation for a move to Seattle. Rolando Santos announced that he had submitted the Ring 9 Parade to The Linking Ring, and he displayed a very nice new close-up table that he (and other club members) had purchased from a manufacturer in North Carolina. A reminder was issued to remember to vote in the upcoming IBM election.
The performances began with three membership auditions. Tommy Johns performed a number of effects including a well-received presentation of the Carver ropes (Professor's Nightmare) and some excellent silk magic. David Spier presented some great money magic including a transformation of one bill into another and a coin to nest of boxes. Evan Reynolds performed a card to wallet effect followed by a skilled presentation of Guy Hollingworth's Reformation.
The theme for May was "Magic for the Bride and Groom." Lee Cox produced a glass of wine and performed magic with a ring and a silk. Christophe Fouquet and Bill Packard performed variations of the Anniversary Waltz/card fusion effect, in which cards signed by the bride and groom are magically fused together. Dan Garrett performed a funny bill-changing effect with jumbo bills and an engagement theme, and Paul Sponaugle presented the 20th Century Silks with a funny story patter involving "Horrible Hank" and an unfortunate love triangle. Howie Marmer and Ring 9 President Joe M. Turner performed card magic routines with romantic storylines for couples who volunteered to assist. Kirk Pumphrey explained the etymology of the phrase "a toast to the bride and groom" and won the Coveted Royal Blue Pen award for his "card to toast" performance.
Our general magic segment featured skillful performances by Christophe Fouquet, Chris Labowicz, Howie Marmer and Bill Packard.
The Georgia Magic Club continues to grow. Please give us a call if you find yourself in the Atlanta area.
Joe M. Turner
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