Egg Bag, January 2009

THE LARRY WEST ASSEMBLY NO. 23, S.A.M. MEETS ON THE 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB AT 14th & F STREETS, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.


Join us for fun, magic and fellowship. Cocktails start at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and meeting at 7:30 p.m.


OUR NEXT MEETING – January 21, 2009

THE THEME OF THE MEETING:

Production, Vanish, Clairvoyance! As well as show us what your working on! While we have a theme you are at liberty to show us something else and perhaps you will be able to fit what you are working on into the theme. Remember the most important thing is that you perform.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Remember on February 18, 2009, the Assembly will sponsor a lecture by Kozmo a/k/a Ted Brainard The lecture will contain a performance of his Professional Street Act; Translocation Coins (The reasons why Kozmo opens with this effect); Coins in the Cup (How to make this effect play big rather than play small); A Card Trick (How to make this trick play big or play small); The Sugar Packet Trick (Why this effect plays so strong), and Chop Cup Routine (Kozmo’s complete routine with all its nuances).

The Magic of the Evening

Laurie Curry presenting her handling of the Drawer Box; showed us an empty small box only to produce a multitude of items from inside this “empty” container. Oh where, oh where did these things come from??

Noland Montgomery regaled us with a beautiful one coin routine.

Dwight Redman changing props provide us with an insight to his card expertise with the presentation of “Guess Again Revelation and Chameleon Jokers.”

Joe Tessmer not to be outdone caused a Queen and Nine to transpose.

Ray Eyler performed Kee-West’s “Marsupial Queens” and John Bannon’s torn, burnt & restored cigarette paper, “Shrike of the Mutilated.”

Larry Lipman entertained us with his rendition of “Paint my Flower” a beautiful Kids routine with silks.

Matt Hiller performed “Cheek to Cheek,” and to end the evening...

Christian Vidrasco did a cut & restored rope performance and a card spelling effect.



The group then retired to the Reliable Source for further exchange and socialization.


Up-Coming Themes & Activities of the Assembly - Subject to Change

(Remember, although we have a theme you may perform something else, the most important thing is that you perform.)

Feb. -- Kosmo Lecture
Mar. -- Penetration, Prediction, Prestidigitation
Apr. -- National Press Club close-up show.
May. -- Escapology, math-magic, street bizarre
June -- T.B.A. / Mini Lecture teach in?
July -- T.B.A. / Make close-up mats?

Pics from the National Press Club Children's Holiday Party

SAM Assembly 23 members Steve Javes, Jim Flanagan, and Dwight Redman performed at this year's annual National Press Club Children's Holiday Party. Here are some photos:

Steve Javes

Jim Flanagan

Dwight Redman