| Magic Youth International
Wants You... |
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to spread the word about our
innovative magic youth program! When you meet
someone with a genuine interest in magic,
invite them to visit our next meeting. Tell
them about the M.Y.I. websites and this
newsletter! Spread the
word! Help us grow!
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| The Magic
Number |
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793.8
Remember
that number the next time you're looking for a new
magic idea or effect. This magical
number will open a world of magical secrets
at your local library. You will find a wealth
of popular magic books under this Dewey Decimal
System number.
Visit your
library today and discover the books waiting for
you!
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| The Magic Cafe Opens New
M.Y.I. Section |
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Steve Brooks, owner of the hugely
popular online magic forum The Magic Cafe
has just opened a section devoted to
Magic Youth International. Visit today and post
your thoughts, suggestions and
questions. Please be sure to thank Steve for
his continued & generous support!
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Scheduled
Events
I.B.M.
Ring #199 Annual
Banquet &
Show September 6, 2008
Location to be
Announced |
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I.B.M. Annual Habitat for
Humanity Benefit Show
October 4th, 2008
Auditions to be
Announced Soon!
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| Support Your Local Magic
Shop |
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Given the time, we can all find real
bargains at online retail magic sites. Keep
in mind, though, that every dollar you spend
online robs business away from your local
Brick & Mortar shop owner. He's there to
support you, answer your questions, demonstrate
the newest products and make life easier for you.
If you find an item you like online, make a
point to ask your local shop owner whether he
can get it for you. If it costs a dollar or two
more at the local shop, consider it the cost of
keeping a valuable magic resource alive in
your community.
Support the people who actively support and
care about you!
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The Magic Begins
with
You! |
| Magical Greetings from
the Raleigh Chapter of Magic Youth
International! This
is your
newsletter! Let us hear from you! Each month
we'll bring you the latest magical news,
reviews, meeting & show details and
more!
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MAGIC CORNER DONATES
VIDEOS |
Our heartfelt thanks to Jon & Kelly
Ferrante, proprietors of The Magic Corner
Magic Shop and devoted friends to the
magic arts, for their generous donation
of the 7-Volume Magic Makers Complete
Card Magic DVD Collection to our M.Y.I.
Library.
The DVDs will join similar generous video,
book and effect donations from International
President Phil WIllmarth, Past International
President Dr. Bill Spooner, Past International
President Mike Gorman, I.B.M. members Anthony
Thomas, Danny Reeves, Gabriel & Spiro Trance,
Don Carrick, Tom Beaman and Joe
Schmelzer. I hope I haven't overlooked
anyone.
As soon as we have a stable home for the
growing collection, all items will be available
for check out by M.Y.I. members. Please be sure to
thank these wonderful & generous patrons for
their continued
support! |
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Magic Youth Raleigh Meeting
Notes |
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The next meeting of the Raleigh
Chapter of Magic Youth
International is scheduled for:
6:00 PM on
Saturday, June 7th
The
New Horizons Fellowship
Annex
820
E. Williams St., Apex, NC
Visitors and parents are always
welcome!
The topics for June's class are:
Ethics: Ownership of
Original Effects
History: Early American
Magic Superstars
Theory:
Teleportation/Transposition
(Sponge Balls &
Coins)
Review Pgs. 183-185 and
391-401
in your Mark Wilson
Complete Course in
Magic
All class materials will be
provided by the instructors.
M.Y.I. members and parents are invited to
stay for the I.B.M. meeting beginning at 7:00
PM. The June Magic Theme is
"Cards, Coins & Cups!
Oh, my!"
Present any magic effect using
cards, coins
and/or cups. Be prepared to give
the name of the effect and the effect's creator
& source. |
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A Brief Look at the History
of I.B.M. Ring
#199 |
The
International Brotherhood of
Magicians charters more than
300 individual worldwide chapters called
Rings. Our sponsoring
chapter, Raleigh-Durham Ring #199, was
officially chartered by the I.B.M. through the
efforts of Dr. William Spooner on May 1,
1970. Dr. Spooner went on to serve as the
I.B.M. International President from 1985-86.
The Ring
was created around the independent Capital
City Magic Club established in
1960. This club hosted and supported a very
active group of professional and amateur
magicians from the Raleigh, North Carolina
area. In 1969, the club members decided to
join the International Brotherhood of
Magicians.
Ring
#199 was originally named for Wallace Lee, a
famous "Tar Heel" magician and an active club
member who passed on May 13, 1969.
For nearly twenty years Ring #199 met in
the basement of the home of well-known magician
Dick Snavely. In honor of his faultless
support, the Ring's title was amended to
include Dick's name following his passing on
August 4, 1997.
Ring #199
continues to nurture local, national and
international magicians and leaders within the
magical arts. Aside from Dr. Spooner, Ring #199 is
home to two more I.B.M. International Presidents:
Michael Gorman (1991-92) and Phil Willmarth
(2007-08). Phil also served as the Executive
Editor for the I.B.M. Journal, The
Linking Ring, from 1991 to 2007. The
Ring is also home to Tom Beamon, I.B.M.
Territorial Vice President.
Now you
know the history of Ring
#199.
The
future is yours to
write. |
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Seven Effective Habits of
Successful
Magicians |
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Successful magicians around the world
share seven powerful habits. How many do you
share?
1) Successful magicians
never reveal the secret!
Magic consists of illusions presented in
a manner that replicates mystical feats. When the
secret is revealed, whether intentionally or
accidentally, the illusion ceases to amaze.
Protect the secret. Remember and honor the
Magician's Oath.
2) Successful magicians
practice, practice, practice!
Knowing how an effect is done and presenting that
effect in a convincing and entertaining manner are
two totally different things. As magicians,
we must practice our effects until we can present
them in a manner which protects the secret and
thoroughly entertains the viewer.
3) Successful
magicians respect their props and
equipment! Your magic props, books,
videos and equipment are very important to you.
These are the tools of your trade. Care for your
tools as the valuable possessions they are. While
you're at it, respect and care for the tools used
by your peers. Never handle a prop, notebook or
piece of equipment without the concent of its
owner.
4) Successful magicians never copy
others! Watch the top magic names.
Study those performers who are most highly
regarded in your local area. The one thing they
all have in common is their uniqueness. They stand
out because they are different from common
off-the-shelf copycat performers. Add a bit of
yourself to every routine, every prop and every
thing you do. Be the magician that others want to
copy!
5) Successful magicians seek
advice from those who have journeyed where
they would like to go! The
superstars of magic learned their craft from the
minds of the masters who came before. Ask for
help from those who have already developed their
skills, produced shows and established a presence
in the world of magic. Reach out to the masters
who currently have stood on the spot or traveled
the path that you would one day like to reach.
6) Successful magicians respect
the creative rights of their peers!
Magic relies on the fertile minds of creative
people to advance. Without these brilliant minds
and their willingness to share, new ideas and
effects would slowly cease to flow. Stealing
another magician's routine or idea crushes this
desire to create and share. Selling or buying
cheaper knock-off versions of another magician's
work discourages the creative process. Treat your
peers as you would like to be treated.
7) Most importantly, successful
magicians shut up and listen. All too
often, we're so busy talking about our own
successes, exploits and plans that we miss
valuable tips and warnings from knowledgeable
pro's around us. To get ahead, close your mouth
and engage your
brain! |
 As many
of you know, Ring Member Barry Shafer has been ill
and unable to attend MYI and Ring meetings for
some time.
Please take a moment to drop him a word of
brotherly support and encouragement. He can
be reached at barry(at)magicbybarry.com.
Cards and notes of encouragement can be mailed to
his attention at
111 W. Skyhawk Dr., Cary, NC
27513
In addition, Barry's son, Ben, has been
unable to attend M.Y.I. meetings due to
transportation difficulties associated with
Barry's illness. If any MYI or IBM members live
near Barry, please consider offering Ben a ride on
meeting nights. Your kindness will be
deeply appreciated!
Get well
soon, Barry! You are
missed. |
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That's it
for this month!
If you have any questions or need directions,
please drop me an email at rway(at)nc.rr.com or call me at
(919) 272-6465. Until we meet again, keep the
magic flowing!
Magically yours,
Roger Way
Program Director, Magic
Youth International
(Raleigh) | | |
