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Volume 2, Issue 12 7 May 2013
Words from the Secretary President’s Message
Craig Colombel Jeff Dial -President 2013
Secretary 2013 – accolombelzipcon.com Greeting Fellow Conjurers,
Greetings from your secretary, Craig Colombel.
Greetings
This month’s theme is “Not Playing with a Full Deck –
We are looking for writers for the newsletter. packet tricks and effects that require less than a full
Anything on your thoughts on magic, any deck of 52.” Entire books and many small envelopes
performances you are doing, or conventions you have been devoted to this branch of magic. There is
have been to. See yourself in print. Send the even a trick that uses only 21 cards! So, dust off your
articles to
[email protected]. Elmsley Counts, collect some double facers, and throw
away those extra cards you don’t need; it should be
fun.
Next month is “Prop-Position Me – Show and tell night.
Bring a prop with you are particularly enamored,
INSIDE THIS ISSUE perform or demonstrate it. Lesson: One-ahead
principle.” You may not even be able to perform with
1 President’s Message the prop, but bring it anyway. We do have great teach-
in lined up for June as well. Mark your calendars.
1 Secretary’s Message
At the meeting this month the board would like to
propose that we sponsor one of the Ring of Smoke
(local youth magic club) to the upcoming McBride
2 April Meeting Experience and workshop in British Columbia. We can
discuss it and see if we think it would be a good thing to
2 Calendar of Events
do.
Sorry I have not been able to attend the last two
meetings; an emergency in March and visiting family
3 Review by Payne out of town in April. As of this writing it is 90% certain I
will be there this month. And just to forewarn everyone
3 Magical Happenings I will present my Gilbreath Principle Lecture and
Demonstration before I leave office.
Looking forward to meeting this month,
4 Ring of Smoke by Marty and Ben Jeff
If you’ve never been to a magic convention consider
4 Notes to Self by Phil Reda attending the 3 of Clubs Weekend in Vancouver, BC. The
NWRF will be entertaining in the Friday evening show. If
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April 2013 MEETING
April Meeting theme was “Backwards and Forwards-
Trick using the Gilbreath Principle”
Phil Reda gave a presentation on the Gilbreath principle. He
told a story about two people on an imaginary trip to Vegas.
He had each spectator pick a bag with a magic stone then he
had them activate the stones by holding the bag to their third
eye. He then took a deck of cards and had one volunteer cut
the cards, the second cut the cards again and then riffle
shuffle the deck. He held the card faced own in front of each
person and had them say yes or no, if yes the card with face
down in front of them if no in a discard pile. They were told to CALENDAR OF EVENTS
do this as fast as possible using the energy of the stone to tell
them whether to keep the card or not. When he was done he
showed that the discard pile was a mixture of different cards 2013 NWRF Meeting Themes
red and black. He then had him open the back one had a May – Not Playing with a Full Deck –
Redstone the other had a Blackstone. The one with the packet tricks and effects that require
Redstone all the cards that were chosen were red and the less than a full deck of 52.
one with the Blackstone all the cards that were chosen were
black.
June – Prop-Position Me – Show and tell
This was a version of “out of this world” using the Gilbreath night. Bring a prop with you are
principle. After demonstrating this fill kindly showed us how particularly enamored, perform or
the trick was done. He also had handouts explaining the demonstrate it. Lesson – One ahead
Gilbreath principle and explaining again how the trick was principle.
done. Darn the discussion someone brought up that Max
maven has a PDF out called the Hawk which you had was a
July – One is the Loneliest Number – Tricks
similar trick and someone also mentioned that Max maven using one ahead Principle.
was possibly write the book on the Gilbreath principle. August – You’ve Got Mail – Effects with
envelopes, stamps, mail boxes, etc.
Mark Paulson performed find a card trick using the Gilbreath September – Make a Beautiful Noise –
principle. This effect had the spectator only think of a card,
move the rest of the cards and place the thought of card in
Magic set to music.
the middle. The magician finds the card without looking at the October – I’m Not Dead Yet – Themed
faces of the cards. magic around life, death, and the
Bill Murray brought out two packs of bandages, a pack of undead.
gauze, a large close up mat, smaller red mat, a knife and a November – Why Don’t You Just Read the
deck of cards. He explained the bandages and gauze in that
the trick was very dangerous and he may need the bandages
Directions? – Effects requiring the
and gauze. He stuck the knife through the deck of cards, spectator(s) to follow your directions.
remove the knife, and open the box and emptied out the Lesson – False calls, multiple outs,
cards. There were no cards in the box but a solid block of redefining what happened.
metal. December – Liar, Lair, Pants on Fire –
Benjamin Eskenazi performed a book test. Using a book
and a deck of cards. The cards were used to randomly
Application of false calls, multiple
pick a page and a word. Benjamin then determine the outs, and redefining.
word chosen.
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Reviews by Payne List of kinds of card tricks that require less
Magick Balay than a full deck:
Borrowed Bill to Mismade Bill and Back
DVD instructions an a Mismade Bill Packet tricks of all kinds
$24.95 Poker Deals
Magick Balay 21 card trick
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Reviewed by Payne 6 Card Repeat
As you might already have deduced this is a Hundred Wild Card
Dollar Bill Switch using a Mismade Bill in lieu of the Oil and Water
Hundred. Many of you in fact might already be doing this Linking Cards
exact effect as it is something of a no brainer and one of Card Warp
the reasons the mismade bill was created fr in the first Monte – all sorts
place. Mutus, Nomen, Dedit, Cocis
Those of you who never contemplated using their
Mismade bill in this fashion and are happy with their Twisting the Aces
particular version of the Hundred Dollar Bill Switch might Anything in Phil Goldstein’s book “Focus”
be thinking that they need not purchase this DVD nor Almost everything by Nick Trost
read this review any further. But they’d be wrong. Mr.
Balay’s version of the bill switch is a very useful addition
to anyone’s arsenal. Even if you’ve already mastered the
classic version.
Mr. Balay’s switch is easy to learn, avoids some of the
potential fumbling points of the original Mike
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That’s Impossible
version and will potentially fry those in the know.
The instructions on the DVD are clear and easy to follow Tim Flynn is looking for performers, If interested
contact Tim at 206-290-7767 or on Facebook at
and with a modicum of effort one should be doing this
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like a pro after a few days of diligent practice.
Mr. Balay’s technique as it most likely cleaner and faster Magic Mondays at Third Place Books in Ravenna.
than the one you are currently using. Over the years he’s May 13 will be Jim Earnshaw, JR Russell, David
carefully honed and improved his version of the switch by Rudd, Master Payne, and I will host.
using it amaze both magicians and laymen alike while June 10 is not quite firmed up yet.
working behind the counter at Fantasma Magic in New 2nd Monday of every month from 7-8pm at Ravenna
York City. Third Place Books.
So do yourself a favor and take this opportunity to add
this version of the classic bill switch to your performing Remember if you want flight time at the longest
arsenal. running magic show in the PNW contact Mark
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Ring of Smoke Mystic Pasta Report After the 2013 awards came the parlor show. The
Master of Ceremonies was none other than Billy
Sunday evening April 21st the young magicians of the "Bales" Hsueh of Vancouver BC who took us through
NW Ring of Smoke to a very appreciative crowd at a show of magic, wonder and laughter featuring
Mystic Pasta who responded with long and sustained leading award wining young magicians. This year's
heart-felt applause in appreciation for their line up in a dynamite show from the small riser was
performances. Following very clever close up magic at Josh Cizek, Otto Miller, Tristan Wine, Leo
the tables by these wily young magi was a delicious all Kanzelberger, Jakob Schreiner, Brianna Carlson,
you can eat pasta dinner prepared by O'Donnell's Irish Logan Earl and Elliott Hofferth.
Restaurant, who were also kind enough to host another
Special thanks goes to Brian Melicher, Jennifer
Mystic Pasta. Following dinner came the well and hard
Meyers and Ralph Huntzinger who worked tech and
earned award trophies of the NW Ring Of Smoke
as stage hands and kept the evening moving
presented by Headmaster Bruce Meyers.
Close-Up Magician of The Year went to Leo smoothly.
Kanzelberger who baffled us all year long.
The Shawn O'Donnell Community Service Award went
to Elliott Hofferth for his many magical contributions to Leo Magician of 2013
charities and good causes. It was awarded by the
wonderful Sophie O'Donnell. Bud Staple receiving the Merlin Award
The Mystery Award deservingly went to the amazingly
entertaining magician Otto Miller. Always a joy watching
Otto perform.
The Stage Magician of The Year was awarded to Joshua
Cizek due to his hard work in producing, perfecting and
performing stage magic which has earned him
competition awards as well as many performances for
the public.
The Sterling Dietz Award of Excellence was
presented Magician of The Year was the 2nd trophy of
the evening for Elliott Hofferth with his excellence in
performance and personally exemplifies the spirit of the
award in so many ways. Zinger read a stirring letter from
Sterling, who is away performing in Mexico, about the
award.
A new permanent award was awarded the first time this
year is the Bud Staple Merlin Award which caught Bud
completely off guard this evening. It is awarded to "the
one who has generously and selflessly contributed to the
art of magic and magicians everywhere solely to assist
in the spreading of joy and wonder." This year's recipient
was it's name sake, Bud Staple. For years Bud has built,
engraved, and donated badges to both the NW Ring of
Smoke and the NW Ring of Fire. In 2012 he built and
donated the trophies which were awarded for that Mystic
Pasta. On more than one occasion Bud would approach
me with magical items he constructed offering them to
the Ring of Smoke magicians.
This year's recipient of Magician of The year is Leo
Kanzelberger who is exceptional in so many ways that
go well beyond winning 2nd Place Stage at the IBM
convention and awards at PCAM
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Reports from the “Ring of Smoke” the youth Ghosts From My Past
group associated with our club. Everyone
should make a try to attend one of their Growing up in Detroit in the 60's and 70's was an
meetings. A great group of young magicians. exciting time. The Automotive industry was in full swing
and the region was prosperous. Magically speaking
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio were the center of the magic
May 5 Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and
scene. For example Colon Michigan - a sleepy farm
spectacular weather outside did not deter Ring of town in the South West of the state is Home of the
Smoke magicians coming out to share stories Abbots Magic Co and is crowned the Magic Capital of
and jam together. Leo, Otto, Jacob and Ben the World - even to this day it comes alive with a
were joined by Marty and Ralph. Leo did a weekend of magic -with some of the best in the business
great 4 card ambitious card routine, while Otto performing and lecturing. The IBM had several chapters
did an impromptu Professor's Nightmare, and around Michigan and they held Jambories throughout
Ben did a variety of close up string and card the year. There was one in particular - the year year is a
magic. We also talked about "astonishment" and little foggy - I would say 67-69 time frame. It was a
turning tricks into magic by making sure to have Sunday he together in AnnArbor MI - held in the
a beginning, middle and end to the basement of a church. The small little stage was
crammed full of magical boxes, a trunk and other
performances, as well as an effective entrance
items. The lecturer and performer a young hippy looking
and exit and the kids worked on methods to guy - I would guess maybe 20 or 21 years of age. He
incorporate these elements. Ralph also was kind was from Canada - our bordering neighbor to the East
enough to demonstrate these performance ideas and North. He was on Scholarship from the
in an entertaining card routine. Government to study magic - lucky dog. And was
working his way to the West Coast to study with Di
Marty & Benjamin Eskenazi Vernon at the Magic Castle. I remember being an
assistant chosen out of the audience to inspect a trunk -
for the substitution trunk mystery. He also performed -
at that time a new illusion - Zig Zag. Can you guess
who this performer was- if you Guessed Doug
Henning - then Move to the front of the class.
I still have a set of his notes on file. The resent cover
story in Gennii brought these memories back - it is a
great article if you have a chance to read it.
Next month I will be back with - Notes To Self
Phil Reda
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Magic Shops in the Area
Below is a list of the Magic shops in the Area
None have paid for this listing and if anybody knows of others let me know and I will list them.
Seattle’s Market Magic Shop
Pikes Place Market
1501 Pike Place #427
Seattle, WA 98101
www.marketmagicshop.com
(A store that many know about. In existence for 30 years)
Terjung’s Studio of Gifts
4547 Calif. Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(This is a gift store with a counter in the back were they sell magic)
Lakewood Costumes
5932 Lake Grove ST SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
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(Mainly Costumes and Clown items, they have a counter where they sell magic)
Dave’s Killer Magic Shop
910 NE Minnehaha St. Ste 1
Vancouver, WA 98665
1-888-360-6244
Brian Cook’s
WWW.MAGICCRAFTER.COM
Information on the Weekend of Magic, 3 of Clubs convention.
This will be held in Vancouver BC on November 8th – 10th 2013
From Mike Norden IBM Ring #92 Vancouver Magic Club and Host of the Convention.
The ALUMNI price is for anyone who has attended a PAST 3 of clubs, Weekend of Magic, 3 of Clubs convention. The price
is now set till September. The first 75 people who register will receive a GIFT BAG of EXCLUISVE magic stuff worth over
$75 – I am serious! We have 68 people registered already so register now!
See the NW Ring of Fire Website for the registration form or go to www.ibmring92.com to register. Or for more
information contact Mike Norden at 604-916-9879.
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Diamond Jim Tyler has offered to donate some material from his upcoming book Bamboozlers Three. For the next couple of
months I will print them here. More information on the book can be found at www.diamond-jim.com/originals
Bamboozlers- The Book of Bankable Bar Betchas, Brain Bogglers, Belly Busters & Bewitchery: Volume Three
by Diamond Jim Tyler is due out June of 2013.
Expect the same classy style pocket-sized book. It contains 75 effects with over 100 illustrations and is bound in green faux leather, with
silver gilt edges, silver foiled stamping and has a ribbon marker. The foreword of the book is by Mac King. The book will be sold
exclusively at www.diamond-jim.com/originals for $19.95.
NEVER-ENDING THREAD
GAG: Someone notices a loose thread on your jacket and begins to remove it. To their horror they learn that it’s a never-
ending thread which shocks them into a fit of laughter.
SECRET: If wearing a dark jacket, then you’ll want to use a light colored thread and vice-versa. Place the end of a spool of
thread through the eye of a needle. Pull about five inches of the thread through the eye. From inside your coat, use the
needle to push the thread through your jacket at the point that is halfway between the collar and the shoulder on either side of
the jacket.
Push the needle all the way through the material. Put away the needle and leave the thread hanging from the back of your
jacket. Drop the spool of thread into the inside jacket pocket that corresponds with the side you pushed the thread through.
Carefully put on your jacket and run your arm behind the thread when slipping it into the sleeve of your jacket. You don’t want
your arm between the thread and your pocket. The thread inside your jacket should rest on the front part of your shoulder
nearest your chest.
Finish putting on your jacket. Pull the thread back into your jacket so that only a two-inch piece emerges from your coat.
Press it down flat and you are ready for the fun. The nice person that offers to remove it for you will be in for a big surprise.
Don’t laugh but act aggravated once they’ve started it. As they continue pulling the thread secretly retain a few loose buttons
in your hand and drop them on the floor as you exclaim, “Wonderful!” Say something consoling like, “Is it your sole purpose in
life to serve as a warning for others?”
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