November Meeting

November 4th, 2009

Hi Everyone!

Our upcoming meeting is this Sunday, October 11, 2009.

Where: Monona Gardens Family Restaurant, 6501 Bridge Rd., Madison, WI  53713-1818
Phone: 608-223-9707

Monona Gardens doesn’t have a web site. If you Google them a good map shows up.

Dinner & Business meeting 5:00 p.m. (Please plan on eating a meal, this is how we get our room for free!)

We will be discussing some important matters so please plan on attending. We need your input to make this a fun club.

Program: 6:00 p.m.

Our theme this month is “Spooky Magic!”

Please plan on performing some type of trick related to the Halloween season.

It should be fun!

We had a great turn out last month for Lochlan Masters balloon lecture.

I think everyone learned something.

Thanks Lochlan for a wonderful lecture!

Please plan on bringing your International Brotherhood of Magicians membership cards to the meeting.

I will be checking to make sure everyone is a member.

You can visit the club for two meetings as a guest.

After the two visits you must pay our local membership fee and become a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians at an additional fee.

The fees are reasonable.

The International Brotherhood of Magicians is a wonderful organization.

You receive a fantastic magazine every month plus other benefits!

Please check out their web site at: http://www.magician.org/

Please let me know if your email changes so you keep receiving the club notices.

I hope to see you this Sunday!

“PLEASE LET ME KNOW THAT YOU RECEIVED THIS EMAIL!”

Magically Yours,

Wayne “the Wizard” Peterson
President - Ben Bergor Ring #31 Magic Club
A Chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians
PHONE: 608-274-9411

October Meeting

October 4th, 2009

Hi Everyone!

Our upcoming meeting is this Sunday, October 11, 2009.

Where: Monona Gardens Family Restaurant, 6501 Bridge Rd., Madison, WI  53713-1818
Phone: 608-223-9707

Monona Gardens doesn’t have a web site. If you Google them a good map shows up.

Dinner & Business meeting 5:00 p.m. (Please plan on eating a meal, this is how we get our room for free!)

We will be discussing some important matters so please plan on attending. We need your input to make this a fun club.

Program: 6:00 p.m.

Our theme this month is “Spooky Magic!”

Please plan on performing some type of trick related to the Halloween season.

It should be fun!

We had a great turn out last month for Lochlan Masters balloon lecture.

I think everyone learned something.

Thanks Lochlan for a wonderful lecture!

Please plan on bringing your International Brotherhood of Magicians membership cards to the meeting.

I will be checking to make sure everyone is a member.

You can visit the club for two meetings as a guest.

After the two visits you must pay our local membership fee and become a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians at an additional fee.

The fees are reasonable.

The International Brotherhood of Magicians is a wonderful organization.

You receive a fantastic magazine every month plus other benefits!

Please check out their web site at: http://www.magician.org/

Please let me know if your email changes so you keep receiving the club notices.

I hope to see you this Sunday!

“PLEASE LET ME KNOW THAT YOU RECEIVED THIS EMAIL!”

Magically Yours,

Wayne “the Wizard” Peterson
President - Ben Bergor Ring #31 Magic Club
A Chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians
PHONE: 608-274-9411

The Spencers Theater of Illusion and Master Class

February 10th, 2009

I wanted to remind everyone again that the Spencers Illusion Show will be coming to the Overture Center on March 21, at 8:00 p.m.

They will also be teaching a master class in magic.

Below is the Madison Overture Centers website page on the Spencers and their Master Class.

http://www.overturecenter.com/0809/0321spencers.htm

Here’s some of the write-up that Wayne took from the Overture’s website.

The Spencers Theater of Illusion
THU, MAR 19 - SAT, MAR 21, 2009

The Spencers are a highly successful touring duo, performing in many top theaters and performing arts centers. Their production, Theater of Illusion, is one of the largest touring illusion shows on the road today. Presenters and critics alike give them high marks and rave reviews for their uniquely entertaining style. They have been a popular entertainment attraction for more than a decade with thousands of performances throughout the U.S. and in five countries.

Tickets $22-$35

The Art of Magic Masterclass | $15 Fee
THU, MAR 19, 4:30 - 6 PM
Wisconsin Studio, Overture Center

The Spencers have been described as “Modern Day Houdinis” by the media. The duo presents a big, high-tech stage show that combines drama, comedy, romance and suspense with elaborate stage illusions that include dazzling special effects and magnificent set design. This masterclass for magicians focuses on developing your act and stage presentation.

For more information on the Spencers Magcians Masterclass, contact Program Coordinator Beth Racette at 608.258.4169.

I think this course is reasonably priced!

This would be a great opportunity to get a close hand look at what it takes to perform a traveling illusion show.

Magically Yours,

Wayne “the Wizard” Peterson

February meeting

February 4th, 2009

Wayne the wizardHi Everyone,

Our meeting this month will be “Cabin Fever Magic - Anything Goes!Bring something to either to perform, show or talk about at the meeting.If you haven’t paid your 2009 dues, please do!There still $12.00 per year.If the club wishes I will be President again this year.

I’m looking for a few good people to fill other officer positions.

We need a Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Older members our club needs you!

We have a lot of new members that could use your friendship, expertise and guidance.

Please consider coming back and renewing old friendships and help strengthen the club!

Attending meetings is a great way to get your enthusiasm for magic going in new and exciting directions!

Since I’ve taken over as President, I’ve enjoyed every meeting I’ve attended.

I hope to see you this Sunday!

Magically Yours,

Wayne “the Wizard” Peterson (President)

Houdini Convention

August 2nd, 2008

HOUDINI CLUB OF WISCONSIN
70th Annual Magic Convention
August 29th, 30th and 31st

John Sturk
Ken Mate

Best Western Lakefront Hotel
Manitowoc, WI
1–800–654–5353
Room Rate $79

Convention registration
$99 member & spouse
$119 nonmember & spouse
$70 junior (under 16)

For More Information
Contact Ed Litt
(773) 252–7855