PEORIA MAGICIANS ASSEMBLY

IBM RING 48 - SAM ASSEMBLY 51 - PEORIA , IL

MARCH 2005

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Peoria Magicians Assembly meetings are held on the 2^nd Friday of the month, except during the months of July and August and during months with special events (January Banquet, September Picnic and October Auction).

Next Meeting - Friday, March 11, 2005 - 7:00-9:00 P.M. Click here for map (Directions at end of page)

West Bluff Christian Church, 2018 W. Kellogg Ave., West Peoria, IL

MAGIC ROUNDTABLE at Hardee's, Downtown East Peoria, 101 N. Main St. (at Washington Rd.)

Tuesday, March 15, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

This is a good opportunity to discuss and work on magic in a close-up, small group setting with other club members.

Lecture By: MAX HOWARD

Sunday, March 20, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.

Holiday Inn Express - Pekin, IL (across from Wal-Mart and East Court Village/Bergner’s, next to Menard’s, on E. Court St./Rt. 9)

$10 Admission per person

Max’s lecture will be on Showmanship. Max has won a television Emmy Award for a children’s television show and currently is a keynote speaker for corporations and business conventions as well as performing nutrition magic shows at schools around the country. Max’s lecture will involve characterization and storytelling as well as the principles of acting in magic performance. Max’s routines and characterizations are very creative and entertaining and include performances in costume, mask, and accents as characters such as the Chinese conjuror (performing Chinese Checkers).

Magic Show & Lecture By: JOHN CALVERT (*See links below for photos and biography.)

I saw John Calvert perform the entire second half of the evening show at the 2001 Abbott's Magic Get-Together in Colon, Michigan and was astounded and amazed by his ability at manipulation, showmanship and his genuine love for magic, resulting in a standing ovation. I was fortunate to speak with John one evening and found him to be an incredibly interesting person! I encourage everyone to see John if you have the opportunity! -Greg Joyce, Peoria Magicians Assembly

Monday, March 28, 2005 - 7:00-9:00 P.M. (45-minute magic lecture followed by 1 hour performance of magic)

Dragon’s Dome, 3401 Griffin Ave., Pekin, IL (behind Sears on E. Court St., stoplight at Barney Ave./McDonald’s, E. of Val Vista)

www.dragonsdome.com (click on link for photo and directions)

$10 Admission per person

John Calvert Links:

John Calvert Interview (SYM Assembly #29, John Calvert Assembly, Boston, MA)

Siegfried and Roy Review (John was the first person to produce a major magic show in Las Vegas and Broadway.)

John Calvert History and the Guillotine (John has performed for over 60 million people for over 70 years and has appeared in over 40 movies, including a series of films in the 1940's, solving crimes as The Falcon, and Westerns.)

John Calvert Book (History of John's travels and adventures around the world performing magic.)

John Calvert is a legend in the magic world, doing lectures and performing year-round throughout the country, astounding audiences with superb manipulation, charisma and humor. John has starred in several movies, including Westerns and mysteries as The Falcon. John has incredible enthusiasm and showmanship for the art of magic and will entertain you! A rare opportunity to experience a true magician! Please encourage your spouse, family and friends, and fellow magic enthusiasts to attend, as all are welcome at this event!

CLUB NEWS

Regular Meeting - Friday, February 11, 2005

Club members discussed planning for the 2006 Central Illinois Magic Get-Together organized by the Peoria Magicians Assembly. The date was proposed for the last Saturday in April or the first Saturday in May. Locations are being scouted right now. If you know of a suitable location, please feel free to contact Paul Buob at [email protected]. Committees were organized for publicity, registration, performers, hospitality, evening show and other needed functions.

Central Illinois Magic Get-Together - Saturday, May 7, 2005 - Springfield (in Peoria in May 2006)

Saturday, May 7, is the 2005 Central Illinois Magic Get-Together to be held in Springfield at the new Performing Arts Center, 420 S. 6^th St. All-day (9 a.m.-close) admission is $45. Evening show (7:30 p.m.) only is $12.50. Headliners include Jade (from Indonesia), Tom Burgoon, and Dan Fleshman. More information to come.

MAGIC LINKS

MAGIC ON TV: http://www.tvmagicguide.com/

MAGIC NEWS: http://www.magictimes.com/

MAGIC WEEKLY: http://www.allmagic.com/

(Includes new magic effects each week you can learn, magic dealers, events, videos, etc.)

MAGIC VIDEO CLIPS: http://www.magicvideodepot.com/

MAGIC CHAT: http://www.themagiccafe.com/

MAGIC ORGANIZATIONS:

http://www.magicsam.com/ (Society of American Magicians)

http://www.magician.org/ (International Brotherhood of Magicians)

PEORIA MAGICIANS ASSEMBLY ARCHIVE

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ABOUT THE PEORIA MAGICIANS ASSEMBLY

* The Peoria Magicians Assembly meets the SECOND Friday of each month at West Bluff Christian Church, 2018 W. Kellogg St.,

West Peoria.  The club does not meet during some months with special events, including July and August.  Please consult

the web site for current information.  Guests are invited to our meetings at no charge.  Membership is available for $15 a

year beginning in January each year and is prorated.  For a membership application, E-mail: Jerry Tupper, [email protected].

* For Directions to West Bluff Christian Church:  Take I-74 to Peoria, exit at University St. South (Bradley University) Exit 91A.

Take University St. to the second stoplight (Avanti's Restaurant).  Turn right onto Main St. and go past the overhead stoplight

on the left at Bradley Field House and past the next stoplight at Bradley Park on the right.  Go two blocks further and Main St.

curves left and continues on to Western Ave.  Go past the two stoplights on the right and past McDonald's.  Go two more blocks,

past the Kentucky Fried Chicken on the right and just before the auto parts store, turn right (west) onto Kellogg St.  Go one block

and park in back of the church.  We meet in the basement. For a map to West Bluff Christian Church, click here and enter

2018 W. Kellogg, West Peoria, IL.

2005 Peoria Magicians Assembly Board

President - Paul Buob  [email protected]
Vice President - Jon Gallagher [email protected]
Treasurer - Jerry Tupper  [email protected]
Secretary - Adam Shake  [email protected]
IBM & SAM Rep. - To Be Announced
Past Pres. - Gordon Snow  [email protected]

Know someone interested in magic? Tell them about our club and our Web site www.geocities.com/peomagic. Youth magic classes are listed at www.geocities.com/gjmagic. For Web site information, contact [email protected].

THANKS FOR VISITING.  PLEASE COME BACK!