Society of American Magicians Assembly 12On Friday, October 9, 2020, at 7:00 PM, we’ll be having a special lecture from Kozmo:
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Topic: Assembly 12 Zoom Meeting
Time: Oct 9, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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David Jonathan Lecture!
This month, we’re hijacking our regularly scheduled Assembly Meeting to present a lecture by David Jonathan!
“Known for his clever thinking, David Jonathan has built a reputation for consistently releasing strong, practical effects to the magic community.His best sellers SNAPS (co-created with Dan Harlan), Fourtunate (produced by Mark Mason), You Know (UNO) and Fortuity have all received critical acclaim and have been performed by countless magicians across the globe.For this online lecture, David has handpicked some of his favorite creations to teach, including some of his marketed items as well as unpublished effects. Additionally, he will give a crash course on how to create original magic, which will not only spark your creativity, but it will also help improve your existing routines.Following the lecture there will be exclusive discounts and bundles for David’s products offered to all attendees.”
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Topic: SAM 12 Zoom Meeting
Time: Sep 18, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Time for a virtual assembly meeting! Our next one will be August 21st at 7:00 PM. As always, our Zoom room is courtesy of the SAM National Council and President Joel Zaritsky.
This month, our performance and teaching topic is Bar Tricks, Betchas, After-Dinner Diversions, and /or Scientific Amusements. (There are many names for this type of trick–let me know if you need examples!) Be prepared to demonstrate and teach if possible, and provide guidance and suggestions for others. I’m hoping everyone learns something new.
And I’m sure there will be plenty of time for the usual updates, stories, performances, and Show and Tell!
The connection info for the Zoom conference room follows. Email Kevin at kjsmith@umn.edu if you have any questions or agenda ideas.
Topic: SAM 12 Zoom Meeting
Time: Aug 21, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Once again, we’ll be having a virtual assembly meeting for July, this Friday, the 17th, at 7:00 PM. As always, our Zoom room is courtesy of the SAM National Council and President Joel Zaritsky.
This month, I’d like to do something different and look at a particular technique and have us explore it a bit. I was thinking, after last month’s lecture and the effects taught, our technique of the month should be Card Forcing. Be prepared to talk about your favorite card forces and where you learned them, demonstrate and teach if possible, and provide guidance and suggestions for others. If you don’t have a favorite force, you might after the meeting!
Of course, there will be plenty of time for the usual updates, stories, performances, and Show and Tell!
The connection info for the Zoom conference room follows. Email Kevin at kjsmith@umn.edu if you have any questions or agenda ideas.
Topic: SAM #12 Meeting Zoom
Time: Jul 17, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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It’s time once again for a virtual assembly meeting, June 19th at 7:00!
The Other Brothers (Darryl Davis and Daryl Williams), of Abstract Effects, will be stopping by for the first 45 minutes or so.
They’ve offered to talk about their new magic and give us a bit of a lecture!
After the visit from the Other Brothers, we’ll do yet another Show and Tell—perform something you’re working on, do a book report, or just tell us a story.
As always, our Zoom room is courtesy of the SAM National Council and President Joel Zaritsky.
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Topic: Assembly #12 Video Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 19, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Once again, we’ll be having a virtual assembly meeting May 15th at 7:00. As always, our Zoom room is courtesy of the SAM National Council and President Joel Zaritsky. Connection info will be sent out soon. I was thinking our theme should be “Magic that Can Be Performed Virtually“. If you’d rather, since the Show and Tell format worked so well last time, feel free to present a Show and Tell as well or instead!
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Topic: SAM Assembly #12 Video Zoom Meeting
Time: May 15, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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We’ll be having another virtual assembly meeting April 17th, at 7:00. Thanks again to the SAM National Council and President-elect Joel Zaritsky for setting up the Zoom meeting. The theme is “Magic Show and Tell!” In other words, be prepared to show and talk about something you’re working on, a prop you made, a piece of magic history you’re proud of, the book you’re currently reading, etc.
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Topic: Assembly 12 Video Zoom Meeting
Time: Apr 17, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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We’re having a virtual get-together! Courtesy of the SAM National Council and National President-elect Joel Zaritsky, we have a Zoom conference room available for Friday night, March 27th, at 7:00. We hope you can attend.
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Topic: SAM Assembly 12 Video Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 27, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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The meeting originally scheduled for this Friday, March, 20, 2020, has been cancelled per public health guidance. We will evaluate and communicate plans for the April meeting closer to the meeting date, based on the latest guidance. Until then, take care!
President Kevin Smith called the January meeting of the Assembly 12 to order that was held at Eagle Magic and Joke Store. The fourteen members attending included: Kevin Smith, Paul Black, Brad Gudim, Larry Kahlow, Tom O’Lenick, David Stahl, Drew Hanson, Todd Anderson, Adam Moore, Manny Betinis, Don Bursell, Jerry Martin, Paul Cook, and Roger Schmitt.
A short business meeting included our current Treasurer’s report (about $2400 is available for events and lectures), an idea for a fundraising event and discussion about meeting dates and nights. Larry Kahlow agreed to be committee chair to look into possible lectures. Brad Gudim will head up a committee to discuss fundraising options for the group. No changes were made regarding our regular Friday meeting nights. Our next meeting date was changed to Friday, Feb 28th.
Performances followed. Manny Betinis asked a question about which type of sponge ball vanish of two he demonstrated was perfered by the group. Drew Hanson produced a flaming business card from his wallet and did an effect that used the timer app on a cell phone. Don Bursell performed Ben Blau’s “Unphased,” a card matching effect. Adam Moore did a clever book test using a Harry Potter book. Tom O’Lenick showed a new booklet written by Nick Diffatte called “Funny,” now in its second printing. And finally, new member Roger Schmitt had a card selected which matched another in an envelop using the “Bernard Billis Switch”.
Coffee, chocolate chip cookies and other treats were enjoyed by the members with continued fellowship by everyone until late in the evening. Our next meeting will be the annual SAM Hocus-Pocus Assembly 12 auction. Sort through your stuff to sell and we will see you on Friday, Feb 28th.
