Woody Landers Obituary

This is a draft of obituary to be published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch today of Woody Landers. He was a well-known magician to many in the D.C. VA. MD area. "Roger "Woody" Landers passed away tragically Monday, May 14, 2007. He is survived by two brothers, Thomas M. Landers, Richard N. Landers and wife Anne Marie Landers; one sister, Mary L. Taylor and husband Robert P. Taylor; three children, Mindy L. Sawyer and husband Seldon, Wade C. Landers and wife Edwina, Tami S. Landers and husband Kevin White; three grandchildren, Sydni, Averi, Megan, and one great-grandchild, Kylie and a host of nieces and a nephew. He is pre-deceased by his mother and father, Maurice and Ursula Landers and his twin brother George Cauley Landers. 1. Woody was a master magician and for many years was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He had an enthusiastic fascination with magic for which he served for over 50 years. He was a charter member of the Society of American Magicians Williamsburg Assembly. His specialty was eye-popping sleight of hand, and Woody lectured at many magicians' societies, clubs and conventions. Amateurs and technically-skilled alike sought him out for advice and intructions. If you sincerely loved the art of magic, you became Woody's friend. The magical fingers are now still, but the man and his wonderful talents will never be forgotten. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2007 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1400 S. Randolph St., Richmond, VA, 23220. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to one's favorite charity. See what's free at AOL.com.

Barry's Magic Shop Move

Barry's Magic Shop Newsletter

About our big move:

We are moving to 5544 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, MD 20852 and our last day at the Wheaton location will be Saturday, June 2. Our new store is above the Spa East (no elevator) and near an Exxon gas station, Jerry's Sub, Theatre Vision and across the street from the old Eatzis'. We are practically at the intersection of Rockville Pike and Nicholson Lane. We have to do construction and hope to reopen sometime in the middle of July.

After we move our merchandise, we will have a fire sale in the old shop on a Saturday or a Sunday in June and try to sell off everything we do not bring to the new store at practically give-away prices. We will notify everyone when we are ready. This is a huge and back-breaking move (whew!). We've never moved before so we cannot tell you the exact date for anything yet. Plus, there are always delays during construction.

Our new store is 4,000 square feet and just beautiful. We are having a small theater seating 40 people. In September we are planning on hosting Magic Idol, similar to American Idol. The grand prize will be a $250.00 gift certificate from Barry's Magic Shop, a trophy and your photo will be displayed at the magic shop. The winner is selected by audience votes.

Think about being a contestant. You can perform close up or stage magic. We're probably going to have two series; one for children and one for adults and it will probably be held on Saturday evenings. The audience ticket price will be $10 and you will be able to buy seat tickets on line.

In addition to Magic Idol, we will hold monthly lectures and magic classes. We'll notify you with more details when we have them all figured out. We are totally excited about our new location when we open and we hope you visit us.

Stop by our present location (Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD) to see the magic shop of 33 years for the last and final time.

We do want to thank everyone who wrote letters in our behalf. If it wasn't for all of your support, we would not be here today.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Susie, Frankie the Wonder Dog and Barry

Egg-Bag May 2007

THE EGG-BAG
Monthly Newsletter of the Larry West Assembly No. 23
Society of American Magicians

The Larry West Assembly Meets the 3rd Wednesday every month at the
National Press Club, at 14th and F Streets, N.W. in Washington, D.C.

Join us for magic, fun & fellowship. Cocktails start at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and the Meeting at 8 p.m.

OUR NEXT MEETING – MAY 16, 2007
Theme for this meeting – TWIST & SHOUT

NEXT MONTH'S THEME – Please Mr. Postman.

The last two meetings have come and gone, first an excellent lecture followed by a very successful close-up show.

Many thanks to our performers, emcee's and those who attended.