IBM RING 48 - SAM ASSEMBLY 51 -
SEPTEMBER 2003
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NO SEPTEMBER MEETING!
Lecture by Eric Buss Tuesday, September 16th, 2003. 7:00-9:00 P.M.
Pekin, IL-Holiday Inn Express,
Kelley Ave (across from former Pekin Mall)
$10 Lecture Fee
ERIC BUSS (Click Here For Web site!)
ABOUT
THE LECTURE:
Eric's lecture is a true reflection of his personality and
his act. After performing a few of his signature comedy routines, he
begins the lecture. It
is filled with improvisation
exercises, body warm-ups and
audience participation acting lessons, and is
bound to be a huge success in magic clubs and conventions across the country!
Why learn another magic trick when you
can learn to make the tricks you currently perform better? Why sit through
another passive lecture when you can participate in an active one? This will not
be another "I'm the lecturer, you're the pupils- be quiet as I explain" type of
lecture. This is a hands-on rehearsal session that gets everyone involved with
the action. Simple yet effective performing and creativity-inspiring
techniques will be taught and applied to magic. Music is used during the lecture
both as inspiration and as explanation. Audience members will be asked (or
forced) to stretch their bodies and vocal cords, make funny faces and
weird noises, and even do some performing. Participants will learn while
watching their friends perform. Above all, it is a relaxed and friendly magic-themed environment everyone can use to ask questions,
try something new, and take some risks, while having a blast learning about how
to enhance their magic performances and stage personas.
ABOUT THE
LECTURER:
Hollywood, CA- International award-winning magician, Eric
Buss, has entertained and enthralled audiences worldwide with his
innovative and distinctive brand of comedy magic characterized by his uncanny
sense of wit, whimsy, illusion and fun, best described as "MAGIC gone
WILD." Many have commented that Eric's one-man show seems as if it
was conceived by a hyperactive child. And it was. He eschews the classical magic
props like top hats, magic wands, and silk scarves, and instead has taken a more
unconventional route utilizing pogo sticks, wigs, and Barbie dolls to bring his
magic to life. Although most agree that Eric's props are totally awesome, it
is his comedic ability and wacky personality that win audiences over. Eric
has performed on five continents, and on the PAX Television Network special,
"Masters of Illusion." He has shared the stage with William Shatner at the world
renowned "Just for Laughs" Comedy Festival in Montreal, and made a command
performance for the Royal Family of Monaco at their annual International Magic
Gala. He has been praised by some of the top magic associations and
publications for creating "one of the most original acts in magic."
Eric's professional career in magic began at the age of 20 when he won
the "Stage Champion of the Year" award at the 1995 World Convention of the
International Brotherhood of Magicians. Although this was his first national
competition, the response to his act was so overwhelming the budding magician
knew he had found a niche, a career, and scored a shiny trophy! A few years
later Eric won another shiny statue when the International Magicians Society
named him "Cabaret Magician of the Year."
A native of Arizona, Eric
majored in acting and theatre at Northern Arizona University from 1993-1997. He
appeared in many stage productions and also served as special effects consultant
for numerous plays. Eric was also a performer and director of the acclaimed
improvisational troupe "NAUghty Bits." Since moving to Los Angeles in 1998, Eric
has performed in numerous independent films and continues to enjoy film and
stage acting. He credits his theatrical and improvisational training with
helping him to develop his award- winning character and routines.
Eric
has a great record for "wowing" audiences. Fans sometimes say to him after
the show, "You're the best magician I have ever seen!" He usually responds by saying, "Thanks mom!"
The
Last
Meeting:
On a very warm evening a group of almost 40 people, club members and their families, joined together for our annual picnic. The meal was potluck with the main course of fried chicken and drinks provided by the club. There were tasty side dishes and desserts to complement the meal. Door prizes were given out through a drawing and included coffee mugs, novelty magic tricks like the coin drawer box and used magic such as match box effects and puzzle effects. Even Dave Sheetz won a huge top hat with a picture of a can of baked beans on the outside. It reminds some of the W.C. Fields routines we all grew to love so much. After the drawing, there were are few after-dinner performances. Don Yarbrough performed an excellent ring on a string routine with the string being held by two spectators. Almost 16-year-old Mike Needham performed his version of the Leno Cut (or Multiple Card Cut using the chin). Dave Sheetz then entertained everyone with a tortoise to hare sponge-like effect and then showed us his "pet frog" inside a big brown basket complete with funny voice. Did Ventriloquist Doc Lowery supply the voice? That remains a mystery!
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