OUR NEXT MEETING -- JANUARY 17, 2007
The Theme: Here, There and Everywhere
Next month--All You Need is Love
MONKEY BUSINESS
The Social Portion of the Meeting brought forward the performance by Joe Tessmer of the " Missing Think"- The spectator thought of a card. Joe gave her 10 plastic sheets with cards printed on them. The spectator selected the sheet that had her cards printed on it. Joe picked the thought of card.
Noland Montgomery preformed "Professor's Nightmare"- Relating it to the job as a spaghetti cutter and the problems he had trying to cut the spaghetti into even pieces.
Larry Lipman was next with "Down Under" The cards were shown to be in a "Helter Skelter" condition. Spectator selected a number and Larry began to count the cards in a down under fashion. He put one card down and the next card went on the bottom of the packet. He continued in this fashion and all of the cards were put into numerical order.
Steve Javes showed us "Surprise Card" where the spectator mentally selects a card from packet; Steve correctly named after he read spectators mind.
Erik Feinberg regaled us with the "Mystery China Box"- The box had two clear cylinders. Marbles of different colors were dropped into cylinders at spectators choice. All marbles ended up in same cylinder. He followed this with "Credit Slasher"- A Credit card put into holder. Tiny sword was pushed through credit card. Card was removed undamaged.
Matt Hiller was nest with "Indy 5 to 1" Matt explained how he went to McDonald's and was given the incorrect change. He was given five 1's and he changed them to five 5's. He offered to teach a spectator to change his bills. Spectator was given a one and folded it into eighths. Matt folded a 5. He placed both into his fist. He appeared to give the spectator the 5, but he actually had the 1 dollar bill.
Lars Klores performed "Nailed"- The spectator selected and signed card. Lars selected a card, and gave the spectator his choice of which card to hold. He then took the remaining card (his) and put it into an envelope that was sealed with tape and stapled to a board. The envelope was cut open and the card inside was the spectator's card that switched places with Lars' card.
Jim Flanigan showed us his version of the "Gemini Twins" – Jim's twins involved Santa and Mrs. Claus. They went to Paris where they ran into his twin brother and her twin sister. This Xmas version had a surprise ending when a magician appeared.
Dwight Redman, the ever vigilant note taker couldn't remember what he did, that is other than taking notes for the meeting and not recording my effect.
FUTURE THEMES (Subject to change)
February:-- All You Need is Love
March:-- Across the Universe
April:-- Taxman
May:-- Twist and Shout
June:-- Please Mr. Postman
Last-minute addition:
COMPEERS,
It has been brought to our attention that although the office of the Vice President is considered the invisible office, our V-P, Hugh Turley, was present at our last meeting and yes he performed. We are told that Hugh Turley did a rather clever bit with a deck of marked backs with catchy words on them. Sorry that we can not go into more detail, but our spies did not get the full story. Sorry for the omission
Sunday, January 28, 2007
EGG-BAG December
OUR NEXT MEETING –DECEMBER 20, 2006
December's theme is Helter Skelter--The lyrics may give you some idea or just go helter skelter about picking you effect to perform.
The theme for next month is Here, There and Everywhere
To help you get started this month--Below are the lyrics to the Beetles Song–Make of it what you will: (Remember if you can't follow the theme, you are expected to perform an effect of your choice anyway.)
HELTER SKELTER
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah yeah yeah
Do you, don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me, tell me, tell me, come on tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Helter skelter, helter skelter, helter skelter yeah
Will you, won't want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out helter skelter, helter skelter, helter skelter
Look out 'cause here she comes
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
And I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
And I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah yeah yeah
Well do you, don't want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me, tell me, tell me your answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out helter skelter, helter skelter, helter skelter
Look out helter skelter, she's coming down fastYes she is, yes she is coming down fast
Although the meeting was postponed for a week and it was the evening before Thanksgiving we had a nice turnout.
THANKS TO THE GANG THAT WORK THE N.P.C. HOLIDAY PARTY
The Assembly's thanks go out to the following members that performed at the N.P.C. party:
Allen Barwick, Dwight Redman, in from Florida, Jack Chancellor, in from Ohio,Scott Miller, Lee Eyler, Ray Eyler and Rick Beatty. Thanks fellows for your efforts.
MONKEY BUSINESS–The social portion of the Meeting
November Meeting theme was "Fixing a Hole." First to perform was Noland Montgomery performed a clever one cup and ball routine with a final load that surprised everyone.
Following Noland was Lars Klores. Lars drew a map on a business card and punched a hole showing the location of a pot hole in the road right outside Lee's house. Using magic fingers he visibly slid the hole to another place on the card. It was such a good trick we unanimously voted him into the club.
Larry Lipman was next as he showed his sleight-of-hand proficiency with a very nice presentation of the Ninja Rings.
Erik Feinberg (and assistant) presented a miniature rendition of the Houdini Water Cell Escape. He also showed us a magic box that gave the illusion that a quarter turned into two. With a wave of the hand there really were two quarters!
Rick (The Legendary) Beatty took the theme seriously and proceeded to puncture holes in various parts of his body, including his tongue. Fortunately he was able to use his wizardry to fix the holes.
Hugh Turley had thoughts of black holes in space as he told the story using cards of the famous Star Trek series. Klingons appeared and disappeared as Kirk, Scotty and Co. were able to turn this from Star Trek into a Star Trick!
James Munton showed how to stop crooked gamblers from burning a hole in your pocket with a series of gambling demonstrations.
Alan Drew III, in town from Maine, performed some money switcheroo to everyone's delight.
Ray Eyler performed Lou Gallo's "Origami Bill". Ray penetrated both a card and dollar bill with a cocktail sword through a single hole, however, with the assistance of magic was able to slide the bill back and forth within the card. When he removed the sword and separated the bill and card there was only a single small whole in both.
Max Eyler, attending his first meeting (the third generation of Eylers to become members of the Assembly), performed an excellent packet trick with backs appearing and disappearing and followed up with a well-themed black hole trick. He too was voted into the Assembly.
Joe Tessmer called on the Christmas Spirits to cause a feather to magically twist and turn on a playing card - no strings, threads, or magnets!
Lee Eyler performed entertained us with his handling of Ring off String.
The meeting was adjourned to the Truman Lounge for further socializing.
FUTURE THEMES (Subject to change)
January:-- Here, There and Everywhere
February:-- All You Need is Love
March:-- Across the Universe
April:-- Taxman
May:-- Twist and Shout
June:-- Please Mr. Postman
December's theme is Helter Skelter--The lyrics may give you some idea or just go helter skelter about picking you effect to perform.
The theme for next month is Here, There and Everywhere
To help you get started this month--Below are the lyrics to the Beetles Song–Make of it what you will: (Remember if you can't follow the theme, you are expected to perform an effect of your choice anyway.)
HELTER SKELTER
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah yeah yeah
Do you, don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me, tell me, tell me, come on tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Helter skelter, helter skelter, helter skelter yeah
Will you, won't want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out helter skelter, helter skelter, helter skelter
Look out 'cause here she comes
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
And I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
And I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah yeah yeah
Well do you, don't want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me, tell me, tell me your answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out helter skelter, helter skelter, helter skelter
Look out helter skelter, she's coming down fastYes she is, yes she is coming down fast
Although the meeting was postponed for a week and it was the evening before Thanksgiving we had a nice turnout.
THANKS TO THE GANG THAT WORK THE N.P.C. HOLIDAY PARTY
The Assembly's thanks go out to the following members that performed at the N.P.C. party:
Allen Barwick, Dwight Redman, in from Florida, Jack Chancellor, in from Ohio,Scott Miller, Lee Eyler, Ray Eyler and Rick Beatty. Thanks fellows for your efforts.
MONKEY BUSINESS–The social portion of the Meeting
November Meeting theme was "Fixing a Hole." First to perform was Noland Montgomery performed a clever one cup and ball routine with a final load that surprised everyone.
Following Noland was Lars Klores. Lars drew a map on a business card and punched a hole showing the location of a pot hole in the road right outside Lee's house. Using magic fingers he visibly slid the hole to another place on the card. It was such a good trick we unanimously voted him into the club.
Larry Lipman was next as he showed his sleight-of-hand proficiency with a very nice presentation of the Ninja Rings.
Erik Feinberg (and assistant) presented a miniature rendition of the Houdini Water Cell Escape. He also showed us a magic box that gave the illusion that a quarter turned into two. With a wave of the hand there really were two quarters!
Rick (The Legendary) Beatty took the theme seriously and proceeded to puncture holes in various parts of his body, including his tongue. Fortunately he was able to use his wizardry to fix the holes.
Hugh Turley had thoughts of black holes in space as he told the story using cards of the famous Star Trek series. Klingons appeared and disappeared as Kirk, Scotty and Co. were able to turn this from Star Trek into a Star Trick!
James Munton showed how to stop crooked gamblers from burning a hole in your pocket with a series of gambling demonstrations.
Alan Drew III, in town from Maine, performed some money switcheroo to everyone's delight.
Ray Eyler performed Lou Gallo's "Origami Bill". Ray penetrated both a card and dollar bill with a cocktail sword through a single hole, however, with the assistance of magic was able to slide the bill back and forth within the card. When he removed the sword and separated the bill and card there was only a single small whole in both.
Max Eyler, attending his first meeting (the third generation of Eylers to become members of the Assembly), performed an excellent packet trick with backs appearing and disappearing and followed up with a well-themed black hole trick. He too was voted into the Assembly.
Joe Tessmer called on the Christmas Spirits to cause a feather to magically twist and turn on a playing card - no strings, threads, or magnets!
Lee Eyler performed entertained us with his handling of Ring off String.
The meeting was adjourned to the Truman Lounge for further socializing.
FUTURE THEMES (Subject to change)
January:-- Here, There and Everywhere
February:-- All You Need is Love
March:-- Across the Universe
April:-- Taxman
May:-- Twist and Shout
June:-- Please Mr. Postman
EGG-BAG November
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE
There will be NO meeting on Wednesday November 15 at the National Press Club because no space will be available.
The meeting has been rescheduled. WE will meet at the Press Club for the following week on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22.
THEME FOR THE MEETING
Fixing a Hole
We will leave it to you imagination as to what you wish to perform relative to the theme.
NPC HOLIDAY PARTY
If you would be willing to perform strolling magic for the annual Christmas Party at the National Press Club on December 9, between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, please contact Club President James Munton at james@jamesmunton.com.
FUTURE THEMES (Subject to change)
December:-- Helter Skelter
January:-- Here, There and Everywhere
February:-- All You Need is Love
March:-- Across the Universe
April:-- Taxman
May:-- Twist and Shout
June:-- Please Mr. Postman
There will be NO meeting on Wednesday November 15 at the National Press Club because no space will be available.
The meeting has been rescheduled. WE will meet at the Press Club for the following week on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22.
THEME FOR THE MEETING
Fixing a Hole
We will leave it to you imagination as to what you wish to perform relative to the theme.
NPC HOLIDAY PARTY
If you would be willing to perform strolling magic for the annual Christmas Party at the National Press Club on December 9, between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, please contact Club President James Munton at james@jamesmunton.com.
FUTURE THEMES (Subject to change)
December:-- Helter Skelter
January:-- Here, There and Everywhere
February:-- All You Need is Love
March:-- Across the Universe
April:-- Taxman
May:-- Twist and Shout
June:-- Please Mr. Postman
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
EGGBAG October
OUR NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2006
LECTURE
The one and only GEORGE WOO!
Free to paid-up members so if you have not paid your dues yet get them to the Treasurer otherwise the admission will be $10 for all others.
SPECIAL NOTE
The single check issue with the National Press Club has been resolved. They will give us separate checks on our meeting nights.
SAD NEWS
Major Winton "the magic major" Carroll, U.S. Army (ret.) passed away Thursday, Oct. 4 from heart failure. Winton a long time performer in our area and past president of Ring 50 and Assembly 23. He received two Purple Hearts and served in Europe under Gen. Patton.
His funeral will be held at Arlington Cemetery at the Old Post Chapel on Nov. 3 at 10:45am. Those planning to attend should arrive at least 30 minutes early.
FUTURE THEMES (Subject to change)
November:-- Fixing a Hole
December:-- Helter Skelter
January:-- Here, There and Everywhere
February:-- All You Need is Love
March:-- Across the Universe
April:-- Taxman
May:-- Twist and Shout
June:-- Please Mr. Postman
LECTURE
The one and only GEORGE WOO!
Free to paid-up members so if you have not paid your dues yet get them to the Treasurer otherwise the admission will be $10 for all others.
SPECIAL NOTE
The single check issue with the National Press Club has been resolved. They will give us separate checks on our meeting nights.
SAD NEWS
Major Winton "the magic major" Carroll, U.S. Army (ret.) passed away Thursday, Oct. 4 from heart failure. Winton a long time performer in our area and past president of Ring 50 and Assembly 23. He received two Purple Hearts and served in Europe under Gen. Patton.
His funeral will be held at Arlington Cemetery at the Old Post Chapel on Nov. 3 at 10:45am. Those planning to attend should arrive at least 30 minutes early.
FUTURE THEMES (Subject to change)
November:-- Fixing a Hole
December:-- Helter Skelter
January:-- Here, There and Everywhere
February:-- All You Need is Love
March:-- Across the Universe
April:-- Taxman
May:-- Twist and Shout
June:-- Please Mr. Postman
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)