International Brotherhood of MagiciansRing 186, Albany, NYWebsite address: www.ring186.org. | |
APRIL 2013 | |
Next Meeting: Date: April 23, 2013 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Boght Fire Co. Aux. Hall, Corner of Boght Rd & Rt 9 (North of the Latham Circle) Contact Persons: Michael "Ace" Russo, President email:acerusso@aol.com Dave Mc Clements, Vice-President (518)-664-4357 cell (518) 275-7319 email: dmccleme@nycap.rr.com Bill Karabin, Treasurer (518)-956-3839 email: amazingkarabini@gmail.com Helen Patti, Secretary (518)-583-3947 email: hpatti@nycap.rr.com Nancy "Rowdy" Rosekrans, E-mail Editor (518) 732-1259 email: rowdytc@juno.com 2013 Monthly Meeting Agenda January -- Rough & Smooth lecture by Cliff Bruce February -- Self-Working Olympics by Dave Mac Donald March -- Open House Family Party (note: Sunday March 31st 2 PM) April -- Lecture by George Saterial. Magic's only Two-Time Gold Medal Champion. www. saterial.com May -- Lecture by the Unusual & Unique Mr. Street Performer --Pete Beeble. June -- Theatrical Review Night. Lecture by Director Bob Gephart and member performances critiques. July -- Lecture by Jimmy Brown. August -- Annual Picnic at Bob Connors. September -- Restaurant Magic by Michael "Ace" Russo. October -- TBD November -- Flea Market December -- IBM & SAM Holiday Party. | Don't forget to check our website to keep up on things. David Mac Donald keeps that running and up to date and interesting! THANK YOU to
all that came and enjoyed the open house. There was quite a good time
held by all. BUT the fellows put together some terrific showmanship of
fun and magic; so a big thank you to Ace, Bill, Dave, Dave (yes, both
our Dave's) and of course Pete who entertained the folks with balloon
sculptures. What a great time! The pictures are all on the website. * * * * * * * Now, how do we top the open house? Try this. . . . This is going to be a most spectacular meeting night. George
Saterial will be our guest speaker. Magic's only two-time GOLD medal
champion. From Broadway to New Zealand and lots more places; and luckily
we will now have the magic of George Saterial for our meeting. You will
find more at www.saterial.com. Don't Miss This! "FREE for IBM and SAM members, others pay $25!" * * * * * * * * * Policy Reminder from the President The IBM Ring Reference Manual states that, “The
simple objectives of the IBM remain the same: to organize and associate
together individuals interested in the practice and promotion of the
Art of Magic, to foster and elevate the Art, to facilitate the exchange
of magical ideas and to promote harmony among those interested in
magic.” Whenever we, as members, are in the public performing we should always keep the “promotion of the Art of Magic” as our number one priority. That means we should try to mystify and entertain our audiences, not unintentional alienate them.
There are some topics that strike high emotional cords, often negative
ones. For instance, Politics and Religion. You will most likely offend
somebody in any general audience if you promote your own beliefs in
these areas.
If you feel strongly about your Political and Religious beliefs and
want to use magic to get your messages across to others, then go ahead.
You are doing nothing wrong. Just do it on your own time, not our Ring’s
time. It is not our purpose.
As a reminder, whenever you are representing the IBM at our meetings or
in public performances strive to entertain, and leave our audiences and
our members feeling good. Remember, that the National IBM and our Ring’s objective is: “to promote harmony among those interested in magic.” Peace, Ace If
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what we are doing and ask them if they'd like to join The Ring. THE ELECTRONICNEWSLETTER: Any problems with this electronic newsletter -- Contact me (Rowdy) or Ace. Dave
does a fine job on our website with keeping everything up to date. You
can always find current and past newsletters, photos of past meetings,
dates of meetings and other magic related activities on the calendar
page, and contact information for other members. Just by small chance ---------- "If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter simply email your request to unsubscribe@ring186.org" . Rope your dreams, Rowdy :o) |