Newsletters 2002

President: Derrin Berger Vice President: Marc Berger
Treasurer: Joel Zaritsky Secretary: Frank Monaco Scribe: Craig Kunaschk

S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 1/2005

This Month's Program
January 11, 2005 MEETING - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Harvey Berg Lecture on Mentalism Reschedule for February 8th

Details to follow....

RIGHT ON QUE Words from the president
Joe Que, President, SAM #35

DUES WERE DUE
If you still haven't paid your dues please see Roger at our next meeting . The dues will be $30

DUES ARE DUE
Please remember that dues need to be paid at this meeting or next meeting you will owe $30 dollars instead of the normal $20. You can pay Roger at this meeting or up until October 11th without a penalty. After that date your dues will be $30.

2003-2004 OFFICERS
President: Joe Quitoni 473-8059 qjoeque @ aol.com
V. President: Giovanni Mazzarelli 928-6693 DrMazz @ infomine.net
Treasurer: Roger Lewin 473-2320 Lewin @ us.ibm.com
Secretary: Frank Monaco 229-9765 frank430 @ aol.com
Scribe: Craig Kunaschk 298-2760 Gammabean @ earthlink.net

THE MONTHS AHEAD (tentative schedule)
Below is a tentative schedule for the 2004-2005 year. Note that an officer or member will host each meeting. If you would like to assist with any meeting, please contact the host of the meeting. If you would like to host a meeting, feel free to contact any of the officers listed above.

January Meeting - cancelled due to weather
Tuesday, January 11, 2004

February - Harvey Berg, Mentalism

DUES INCREASE
Assembly dues will for 2003-2004 will be $20 until August 15th. After August 15th dues will increase to $30. So be sure to send your dues in NOW! Thanks for your cooperation.

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S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 2/2005

This Month's Program
February Meeting - Harvey Berg - Mentalism
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Joe Que

RIGHT ON QUE Words from the president
Spring is coming,
        The weather is getting better, but its still February and who knows what we can get. It was a good decision to cancel last month's meeting. If you remember, that was the big snow storm that dumped 12 inches of snow on us.
        This month we have Harvey Berg teaching us Mentalism. Bring your thinking caps, Harvey's stuff is excellent. Harvey has been traveling the world, doing his lecture for magicians and now he's performing for us. He has several effects on the market including a book test and his first new book that's already sold out. Harvey has been a member of our assembly for many years and has shared his magic with us before. Please bring pen and paper for notes & a deck of cards. Harvey will have some lecture notes and books for sale after the meeting.
       So, we won't be pressed for time, (and to celebrate my 27th birthday) our meeting will be held at the Milanese on Main St. Poughkeepsie. We'll be there early for dinner if any one would like to join us. See you there.

Joe Que, President, SAM #35

You won't want to miss our February meeting with Harvey Berg!! Apart from being one really smart guy (Mensa Member) he also is one heck of a magician. Harvey has literally been all over the world and has many effects on the market, not to mention a sold out book. Here is what Linking Ring had to say about one of his most awesome effects, "Final Exam."

Linking Ring Reviews Harvey Berg's Final Exam

"...you also get the most amazing demonstration of mind reading imaginable..."

"Three different aspects of the paragraph are revealed, and when the participant reads it aloud there is no doubt you have read their mind."

"The entire process can be repeated again with the same book with a completely different reading. By providing two books it can be safely repeated up to four times in a single performance and if someone witnesses multiple performances they will most likely never hear the same thing twice."

"The books are amazing. I watched the video to see the presentation and then spent 15 minutes looking through the book. I couldn't figure it out. They stand up to serious scrutiny, and the books can be read cover to cover without anything seeming out of place."

"If you are a working mentalist this has my highest recommendation."

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February Meeting - Harvey Berg - Mentalism
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restuarant
115 Main Street Poughkeespie
Hosted by: Joe Que

DUES WERE DUE
If you still haven't paid your dues please see Roger at our next meeting . The dues will be $30

January Meeting - cancelled due to weather
Tuesday, January 11, 2004

February - Harvey Berg, Mentalism

DUES INCREASE
Assembly dues will for 2003-2004 will be $20 until August 15th. After August 15th dues will increase to $30. So be sure to send your dues in NOW! Thanks for your cooperation.

Get the news faster
If you would like an e-mail edition of the newsletter, forward your e-mail address to: sam35editor@juno.com

Source for Magic News
www.magictimes.com

Up to the minute guide of Magic and Magicians on TV
www.tvmagicguide.com

A Comprehensive magic listing of Live magic shows around the world
www.livemagicguide.com

S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 3/2005

This Month's Program

CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW!

March Meeting - Close-up Workshop
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeespie
Hosted by: Joe Que

RIGHT ON QUE Words from the president
Hello Everyone,

     I would like to thank Harvey Berg for a great lecture last month. His magic is so mind blowing, it requires some thought (OK a lot of thought) but the end result is unbelievable. Everything he showed us was do-able if you just invest a little time. I also just enjoyed watching him perform and thinking to myself, how the heck did he just do that!
     This month we'll be doing more hands on magic. Please bring a deck of cards with you to the meeting. Frank, Derrin & myself will be teaching some card tricks that you'll be able to go home and show someone. We invite anyone else that has a favorite trick to show & teach it. If your favorite trick is not a card trick that's fine, teach it just the same.
     This month's meeting will be at the Milanese 115 Main St. Poughkeepsie, 7:30 pm

Joe Que, President, SAM #35

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March Meeting - Close-up Workshop
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Joe Que

Our March meeting promises to be a lot of fun. We are going to have a close-up workshop. So, bring you favorite effect to perform, it doesn't have to be cards. We are going to try to run it much like the Coin Workshop we had a while back. Also, I may have a surprise or give away for everyone that attends, so be sure to show up. Last time we gave away free Coin Magic DVD's that people really liked. This should be a fun and casual meeting for everyone involved.

Also, I will be sending out an additional e-mail explaining some of the items we discussed at our last meeting. We were planning on having a banquet this year, but in order to do so, we need your support. Specific details will following in a separate e-mail.

Plan on coming to April's meeting....it's going to be great. Joe was able to book Aldo Colombini. If you have never seen Aldo before you are in for a great time. Here is a little info about him...........

Aldo Colombini moved to the United States from Italy in 1993 and has taken the country by storm! He has performed for over 30 years as a professional magician and comedian in over 35 countries including every European country, the United States, Canada, Japan and South America for both children and adults. He is a F.I.S.M. prizewinner, one of the most prestigious awards in the world of magic. He performed often on Italian television (RAI 1) where he had a show for children. Besides the United States, he has also appeared on television shows in Portugal, Spain, Japan, Colombia and Sweden.

     Aldo appeared often at Caesar's Magical Empire in Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas (which unfortunately closed its doors in 2002) and appears several times a year at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California where he was twice voted Parlor Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts. Aldo is the only magician in the history of the Hollywood Magic Castle who was nominated for awards in 5 different categories by the Academy of Magical Arts: Comedy, Stage, Parlor, Close-Up and Lecturer. His versatility allows him to work all three showrooms, where audiences are mesmerized by his wonderful mix of magic, comedy and Italian charm. He has also been nominated by the Academy of Magical Arts as Close-Up Magician of the Year .

     He was a featured performer on "Masters of Illusion," a series of weekly magic specials that aired on PAX TV.

     And, if all that wasn't enough, he speaks Italian, English, Spanish and French allowing him to dazzle audiences from diverse backgrounds making him the perfect corporate entertainer as he can amaze clients from all over the globe. This, along with his magical talents, charisma and humor, puts him in demand by major companies who entertain clients from around the world.

DUES WERE DUE
If you still haven't paid your dues please see Roger at our next meeting . The dues will be $30

2003-2004 OFFICERS
President: Joe Quitoni 473-8059 qjoeque @ aol.com
V. President: Giovanni Mazzarelli 928-6693 docmazz @ optonline.net
Treasurer: Roger Lewin 473-2320 Lewin @ us.ibm.com
Secretary: Frank Monaco 229-9765 frank430 @ aol.com
Scribe: Craig Kunaschk 298-2760 Gammabean @ earthlink.net

THE MONTHS AHEAD (tentative schedule)
Below is a tentative schedule for the 2004-2005 year. Note that an officer or member will host each meeting. If you would like to assist with any meeting, please contact the host of the meeting. If you would like to host a meeting, feel free to contact any of the officers listed above.

DUES INCREASE
Assembly dues will for 2003-2004 will be $20 until August 15th. After August 15th dues will increase to $30. So be sure to send your dues in NOW! Thanks for your cooperation.

S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 4/2005

This Month's Program

April Meeting - Aldo Colombini
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeespie
Hosted by: Joe Que

RIGHT ON QUE Words from the president
Hello Everyone,

     Sorry for the cancellation of last month's meeting, but we felt it best due to the weather conditions.

     This month's meeting will be held on April 20th and will feature Aldo Colombini. Frank has provided a description below, for those of you not familiar with his magic. It should be a really good time with plenty of quality magic and comedy to learn from. To offset the cost of the lecture we are charging all NON-Members of the assembly $10, but all current members in good standing, dues paid, will be free. Hope to see you there.

     April 20th's meeting will be at the Milanese 115 Main St. Poughkeepsie, 7:30 pm

Joe Que, President, SAM #35

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April Meeting - Close-up Workshop
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Joe Que

Plan on coming to April's meeting....it's going to be great. Joe was able to book Aldo Colombini. If you have never seen Aldo before you are in for a great time. Here is a little info about him...........

Aldo Colombini moved to the United States from Italy in 1993 and has taken the country by storm! He has performed for over 30 years as a professional magician and comedian in over 35 countries including every European country, the United States, Canada, Japan and South America for both children and adults. He is a F.I.S.M. prizewinner, one of the most prestigious awards in the world of magic. He performed often on Italian television (RAI 1) where he had a show for children. Besides the United States, he has also appeared on television shows in Portugal, Spain, Japan, Colombia and Sweden.

     Aldo appeared often at Caesar's Magical Empire in Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas (which unfortunately closed its doors in 2002) and appears several times a year at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California where he was twice voted Parlor Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts. Aldo is the only magician in the history of the Hollywood Magic Castle who was nominated for awards in 5 different categories by the Academy of Magical Arts: Comedy, Stage, Parlor, Close-Up and Lecturer. His versatility allows him to work all three showrooms, where audiences are mesmerized by his wonderful mix of magic, comedy and Italian charm. He has also been nominated by the Academy of Magical Arts as Close-Up Magician of the Year .

     He was a featured performer on "Masters of Illusion," a series of weekly magic specials that aired on PAX TV.

     And, if all that wasn't enough, he speaks Italian, English, Spanish and French allowing him to dazzle audiences from diverse backgrounds making him the perfect corporate entertainer as he can amaze clients from all over the globe. This, along with his magical talents, charisma and humor, puts him in demand by major companies who entertain clients from around the world.

DUES WERE DUE
If you still haven't paid your dues please see Roger at our next meeting . The dues will be $30

2004-2005 OFFICERS
President: Joe Quitoni 473-8059 qjoeque @ aol.com
V. President: Giovanni Mazzarelli 928-6693 docmazz @ optonline.net
Treasurer: Roger Lewin 473-2320 Lewin @ us.ibm.com
Secretary: Frank Monaco 229-9765 frank430 @ aol.com
Scribe: Craig Kunaschk 298-2760 Gammabean @ earthlink.net

THE MONTHS AHEAD (tentative schedule)
Below is a tentative schedule for the 2004-2005 year. Note that an officer or member will host each meeting. If you would like to assist with any meeting, please contact the host of the meeting. If you would like to host a meeting, feel free to contact any of the officers listed above.

DUES INCREASE
Assembly dues will for 2003-2004 will be $20 until August 15th. After August 15th dues will increase to $30. So be sure to send your dues in NOW! Thanks for your cooperation.

S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 5/2005

This Month's Program

May Meeting - Aldo Colombini Recap
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Joe Que

RIGHT ON QUE Words from the president
Hello Everyone,
We had a great turn out for Aldo Colombini! It was a fantastic lecture. He showed us some excellent effects that looked impossible, but in reality were easy to perform. So, this month, we're going to work out of his lecture notes. The idea is to learn what we were shown last month. So, please bring a deck of cards, some rope, 4 Quarters and a close up mat, if you have one. If you bought his notes & have learned a trick or two, please help teach it to the rest of the group.

See you at the Milanese Tuesday 5/10/05!

Also, were are starting the new process for electing officers as well. Frank will have ballot sheets for you to fill out.

May 10 meeting will be at the Milanese 115 Main St. Poughkeepsie, 7:30 PM

Joe Que, President, SAM #35

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May Meeting - Recap
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Joe Que

DUES WERE DUE
If you still haven't paid your dues please see Roger at our next meeting . The dues will be $30

DUES INCREASE
Assembly dues will for 2003-2004 will be $20 until August 15th. After August 15th dues will increase to $30. So be sure to send your dues in NOW! Thanks for your cooperation.

S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 6/2005

This Month's Program

Close-up Work Session, Pizza Party, New Officer Elections
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Joe Que

RIGHT ON QUE Words from the president
Hello Everyone,
Well this is the last time I will be writing this news letter. Its been a long time, between Frank & myself it has to be 12 or 13 years. I remember when I started I didn't even have a computer to write the news letter on. When I did get one, I could fill this page in no time. I still have a lot to say, but not the time or energy. This doesn't mean I am leaving the club. No one loves this club more then me, well except maybe Ed & George. Its just time to take a rest and help out in the background. We have a lot of young blood, that just needs a chance to show us what they can do.

Our club has a reputation of being a strong, organized and talented group. That is one of the reasons we attract big names to lecture for us. There are things I like to see continue, one is that after a lecture, the next month we work out of the lecture notes. This past meeting was great. I received more phone calls and e-mails then I have in a long time. it started with a small group of 5 or 6, and people just kept coming, by the end of the night we had 23 people doing rope tricks.

So, this month, is our last meeting for the summer. I think we should have a fun get together. So, bring your cards, coins and rope and we'll see what happens. We'll add some pizza and soda (cash bar if you'd like) and end the year with a bang. Thanks for all the fun

Joe Que, President, SAM #35

Please note: That we will be inducting new officers at the June meeting. We passed out ballots last meeting and have tallied the results thus far. I will also be passing out ballots this meeting, which will have to be filled out and tallied during this meeting, for anyone that did not get a chance to vote yet. We will announce the new officers, once all the votes are in.

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June Meeting - Close-up Work Session, Pizza Party, New Officer Elections
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Joe Que

May Meeting - Recap
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Joe Que

DUES WERE DUE
If you still haven't paid your dues please see Roger at our next meeting . The dues will be $30

DUES INCREASE
Assembly dues will for 2003-2004 will be $20 until August 15th. After August 15th dues will increase to $30. So be sure to send your dues in NOW! Thanks for your cooperation.

S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 7/2005
No meeting this month...

But catch this:

Special Announcement #1

Hello all!

I just wanted to send out a quick note letting everyone know the email address I'll be using to send out newsletters, announcements, etc. for the club will be changing. This account was set up a long time ago and has a small limit as to how much can be saved, and these days it only takes one or two pictures in an email to fill it up. I will now be sending emails from:

sam35editor@yahoo.com

If you have any email filters that rely on a specific address, please update them to use the address above, and please send any emails for the club's attention to that address as well.

Thanks!

Derrin Berger, Secretary
S.A.M. Assembly #35

Special Announcement #2

MAGIC PALOOZA will premier at 8 pm on Wednesday July 27th, 2005 at Backstage Studio Productions, 323 Wall Street, Kingston, NY. Admission is $8 and the show is rated PG 13.

MAGIC PALOOZA is the brainchild of the fertile minds of three Hudson Valley magicians, Carlo DeBlasio, Derrin Berger and Frank Monaco. The idea is to create a venue and showcase for live magic in the area. They believe that magic is an entertainment medium that is best experienced live. The trio is planning on making
this show a regular feature at Backstage Studio Productions and hopes to feature different magic, illusion and variety acts from around the country.

MAGIC PALOOZA's first guest performer will be John Shaw of Underworld Entertainment.

John Shaw breaks down the traditional boundaries of what a magician looks like, sounds like, and performs like. There are no birds or rabbits in his show. John performs circus sideshow stunts, mind-blowing illusions, and edgy comedy. After you have witnessed John Shaw's unique blend of bizarre feats and magic, you will understand why he is not just another magician. John Shaw changes the face of magic one show at a time.

Carlo DeBlasio is a full time performing magician with over 30 years of experience and training in magic entertainment. Carlo's entertaining talent combines amazing sleight of hand, illusion, mental magic, mystery and humor. One to one or for audiences of hundreds of people, Carlo creates a fun filled magical experience.

Derrin Berger is an award winning 13-year veteran performing magician. In addition to winning 1st place awards for Close-up and Stage magic he is a Pisces that likes mint chocolate chip ice cream, and all around a pretty good guy, just ask him. Derrin's interest in magic was spawned at the age of 6 after seeing a magician perform at a school function. Derrin's sharp wit, creativity and skillful sleight of hand make him a versatile performer both on stage and close-up.

Frank Monaco has been performing magic for over 25 years. Frank's dynamic, fast paced style combines magic with audience participation, live animals and comedy creating a hilariously entertaining magic show. Frank has made a name for himself as a highly sought after family friendly entertainer.

All three teach younger students of magic and are national and local members of The Society of American Magicians, Al Baker Assembly #35 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Derrin Berger and Frank Monaco both teach magic at a one of a kind summer Magic Instructional School, hosted by Tannens Magic Shop, on the New York Institute of Technology campus in Old Westbury, NY. Carlo teaches a weeklong summer course in magic at Unison Community Arts in New Paltz, NY.

Derrin Berger, Secretary
S.A.M. Assembly #35
www.sam35.com

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DUES WERE DUE
If you still haven't paid your dues please see Roger at our next meeting . The dues will be $30

NEWSWORTHY
If you have a tip, review, joke, announcement, classified ad, or other material of interest to club members, please mail or e-mail with your name and s.a.m.# to: sam35editor@yahoo.com

DUES INCREASE
Assembly dues will for 2005-2006 will be $20 until August 15th. After August 15th dues will increase to $30. So be sure to send your dues in NOW! Thanks for your cooperation.

Get the news faster
If you would like an e-mail edition of the newsletter, forward your e-mail address to: sam35editor@yahoo.com

Source for Magic News
www.magictimes.com

Up to the minute guide of Magic and Magicians on TV
www.tvmagicguide.com

A Comprehensive magic listing of Live magic shows around the world
www.livemagicguide.com

S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 9/2005
September Meeting
Welcome Back and George Post's 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restaurant
115 Main Street Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

--- S.A.M. #35 Announcment ---

MAGIC PALOOZA returns at 8 pm on Wednesday, September
28th, 2005 at Backstage Studio Productions, 323 Wall
Street, Kingston, NY. Admission is $8. Reservations can
be made by calling Backstage Studio Productions at (845) 338-8700.

MAGIC PALOOZA's guest performer will be DAVID OLIVER from Boston, MA.

For general information about Magic Palooza, please visit:
www.magicpalooza.com.

Derrin Berger, Secretary
S.A.M. Assembly #35

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

We are please to announce that MICHAEL AMMAR will be giving a lecture
in Poughkeepsie on Thursday, Sept. 22nd at 7:30pm.

Please note, this is not part of the S.A.M. #35 calendar. This a special event and the cost will be $20.

For those of you who attended Michael's lecture as part of his SAM sponsored tour a few years ago, this lecture will almost entirely consist of new material.

The location for this event will be announced in an email to follow, most likely no later than Tuesday.

Thanks,
Derrin Berger, Secretary
S.A.M. Assembly #35

Hi everyone,

Here's the long awaited update on the location for the Michael Ammar
lecture.
We will be holding the lecture this Thursday, Sept. 22nd at CENTRAL
HUDSON in Poughkeepsie (where many of our meetings have been held.

Just as a reminder, the cost will be $20 and the lecture will start at
7:30pm. Because we have a time-limit at central hudson, we will try to
start the lecture as close to 7:30 as possible.

Also, just to give Michael and Hannah a heads up, if you plan on
attending please RSVP so we can give them a rough head count.

As always, if you have any questions feel free to ask. Also, since
this is a special event, please pass this on to other magicians in the
area and help make sure that word has spread to all of our members.

Thanks,
-Derrin

President's Message

Dear SAM assembly 35 members,

I hope you have all had a fun and magical summer!

The 2005 - 2006 season is upon us. Our first meeting of the season at Milanese Restaurant will be honoring George Post for 50 years in the SAM. 50 years as an active member of the SAM or any organization for that matter is an amazing accomplishment. I can't remember a meeting that George wasn't at. Please turn out to honor George's achievement!

Compeers, our Assembly faces some new challenges as we look toward the future. My greatest challenge as president is to try to make sure that we have interesting and stimulating meetings throughout the season. Many members find the addition of lectures a useful and interesting adjunct to our regular program and I agree. However, lectures require a financial commitment of between $350 and $500 per lecture to bring in.
If every member currently on the roster that I have (52 members) paid $20 dues that generates around $1040 a year but we all know that's a pipe dream. It has been some time since Assembly 35 has done anything additional to raise funds. Part of the problem is that much of the work of doing fund raising shows in the past has fallen on the shoulders of a select few. Unfortunately many of the members that have contributed
to these efforts in the past feel burned out and/or have left the assembly entirely.

One partial solution is to raise dues to $25 annually to increase our coffers. We would also charge non-members attending lectures between $15 and $25 per lecture, depending on the lecture. This will only partially address the problem but it is the only equitable way to share some of the responsibility across the board. I would like to see a
fund raising effort that would include broader membership participation. None of this is carved in stone but we are in the idea phase, how this turns out will depend on the input I receive from you the members over the next couple of meetings. Remember, this is your
assembly and your officers need your support and ideas to make this and future years a success. Please bring your ideas to our next meeting, as a decision will be needed soon.

Magically Yours,

Carlo DeBlasio, SAM 35 President

This Month
September Meeting - Welcome Back and George Post's 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
7:30 PM - The Milanese Restuarant
115 Main Street Poughkeespie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

Welcome back! Join us for the first meeting of the 2005-2006 year! This meeting we will be taking some time to discuss plans for the upcoming year and get reacquainted with fellow and new members. Be sure to bring your cards, coins, ropes, silks,vanishing canes, appearing elephants, floating tigers, or anything you've been working on over the summer that you'd like to show to, and work on with, other members.

Also, be sure to join us for GEORGE POST'S 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! This is George's 50th year as an active member and we're celebrating by having a DINNER BUFFET at Milanese! The club is providing a buffet with several choices of entrees as well as bread/butter, coffee/soda, etc. and there should be something for everyone. Special thanks to Santino Milanese for helping make this dinner for the club in honor of George possible.

DUES ARE DUE
***** Dues are now $25/yr *****

If you haven't already paid, please take the opportunity this meeting to pay dues for the 2005/2006 year. If you can not attend this meeting, or wish to make dues payments before the meeting, please contact our Treasurer Roger Lewin at:
lewin@us.ibm.com
845-473-2320

SAM #35 Message Board
Not too long ago I thought about following the lead of some of the other S.A.M. assemblies by starting our own yahoo message board. It turns out, however, that Kevin had beaten me to it! He actually started the group a few years ago, but it only had a few messages posted and only a handful of members had signed up. So, I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the group and re-invite everyone to join. Feel free to post comments, questions, reviews, show information, or any other magic discussion you can think of.

The web address is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAM35/

You may need to create a yahoo ID if you don't already have one, and you should be able to join the group once you reach that page. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Upcoming Show(s) - Magic Palooza Welcomes DAVID OLIVER!!!!!

MAGIC PALOOZA returns at 8 pm on Wednesday September 28th, 2005 at Backstage Studio Productions, 323 Wall Street, Kingston, NY. Admission is $8. Reservatoins can
be made by calling Backstage Studio Productions at (845) 338-8700. Doors open at 7:30pm.

MAGIC PALOOZA is the brainchild of the fertile minds of three Hudson Valley magicians, Carlo DeBlasio, Derrin Berger and Frank Monaco. The idea is to create
a venue and showcase for live magic in the area. They believe that magic is an entertainment medium that is best experienced live. The trio is planning on making
this show a regular feature at Backstage Studio Productions and hopes to feature different magic, illusion and variety acts from around the country.

MAGIC PALOOZA's guest performer will be David Oliver from Boston, MA.

David Oliver's unique style of presenting magic has been witnessed by thousands of people around the globe for well over a decade. David will amaze and amuse you with his award-winning sleight-of-hand and onstage magic. Watch in disbelief as fluttering white doves appear and disappear right under your nose. Amid the laughter and applause, you will witness incredible feats of modern and classic magic performed
live, onstage! You will actually feel the magic happen right in your own hands! For almost twenty years, this neoclassic artist has entertained audiences on cruises, in hotels and at resorts to rave reviews. Colleges, universities and corporate events across the U.S.
have asked David to come back to perform again and again. You may have seen David on one of many television appearances, including recently, when his magic was
featured on the Discovery Channel and also "The Early Show" on CBS. For the past six years, David Oliver has been the most requested guest performer in Broadway's longest-running magic show, "Monday Night Magic" in New York City.

Carlo DeBlasio is a full time performing magician with over 30 years of experience and training in magic entertainment. Carlo's entertaining talent combines amazing sleight of hand, illusion, mental magic, mystery and humor. One to one or for audiences of
hundreds of people, Carlo creates a fun filled magical experience.

Derrin Berger is an award winning 13-year veteran performing magician. In addition to winning 1st place awards for Close-up and Stage magic he is a Pisces that likes mint chocolate chip ice cream, and all around a pretty good guy, just ask him. Derrin's interest in magic was spawned at the age of 6 after seeing a magician perform at a school function. Derrin's sharp wit, creativity and skillful sleight of hand make him a versatile performer both on stage and close-up.

Frank Monaco has been performing magic for over 25 years. Frank's dynamic, fast paced style combines magic with audience participation, live animals and comedy creating a hilariously entertaining magic show. Frank has made a name for himself as a highly sought after family friendly entertainer.

All three teach younger students of magic and are national and local members of The Society of American Magicians, Al Baker Assembly #35 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Derrin Berger and Frank Monaco both teach magic at a one of a kind summer Magic Instructional School, hosted by Tannens Magic Shop, on the New York Institute of Technology campus in Old Westbury, NY. Carlo teaches a weeklong summer course in magic at Unison Community Arts in New Paltz, NY.

Extras
Have a trick or show review? Or a magic joke or tip you've been busting to share? Or any other rambling of magic you'd like to have included in a newsletter? Send an email to: sam35editor@yahoo.com

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NEWSWORTHY
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S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 10/2005
October Meeting
October Meeting - Rope Magic & Fundraising
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

President's Message (Message from the Master of Mystery)

Dear SAM Assembly 35 Members,

Fall is officially here! October is the month that for most people brings magic to mind. After all it is the month that we remember the passing on October 31st, 1926 of the person whose name has become synonymous with magic: Harry Houdini.

Remember at this months meeting we will be exploring ideas to raise funds for the club.
Our magic theme we will be magic with rope. So bring your ideas and questions!

I would like to thank those that have come out and supported the magic events in the area. Michael Ammar's lecture drew 18 attendees. While it wasn't officially on a meeting night it was a SAM 35 event, Derrin Berger, Roger Lewin and myself worked up to the very end to make that lecture happen. Unfortunately, our current financial situation doesn't allow for "free" lectures for the club; so many lectures will be "pay as you go" events until we raise the resources to change that. Unfortunately Michael's motel room was burglarized that night while he slept and he awoke to find all of his equipment, product, cash, credit card receipts and personal items were stolen. Fortunately the
perpetrators didn't harm Michael.

A member of the club approached me with a valid concern that the last newsletter was used inappropriately to promote events outside the club or not directly related to the club. After careful consideration and discussion with the executive board I have come to a conclusion regarding this issue based on the principles and objectives of the SAM
constitution:

SECTION 1
The principles and objectives of this Society shall be to advance and elevate magic as an art, in the fields of amusement, entertainment and education; to promote harmonious fellowship throughout the world among those sincerely interested in the art of magic; and to maintain and improve ethical standards in the field of magic for professional
performers, as well as amateurs, hobbyists and collectors, in their relationships with one another and with the public.

Based on this I see no problem announcing non-club specific magic events in the newsletter. All future announcements, however, will be brief descriptions of the event that will include: who, what, where, when and how much. We love to hear and share information about our membership. If you have an event or announcement that you would like published in our news letter, see that you get it to Derrin Berger as soon as practically possible by e-mailing sam35editor@yahoo.com

I would also like membership to go back, re-read and consider that section of the SAM constitution. Ask yourself if you are really putting the effort and support forward to uphold the principles and objectives of our organization.

See you at the meeting!
Carlo
Carlo DeBlasio, SAM 35 President

This Month
October Meeting - Rope Magic & Fundraising
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

This month's magic theme will be ROPE MAGIC. Be sure to come with tricks, tips, and ideas about everything magically roped up.

Also, we will spend some time discussing our clubs fund-raising efforts. Feel free to bring in suggestions and ideas to help raise money to support the club.

DUES WERE DUE
***** Dues are now $25/yr *****
If you haven't already paid, please take the opportunity this meeting
to pay dues for the 2005/2006 year. If you can not attend this
meeting, or wish to make dues payments before the meeting, please
contact our Treasurer Roger Lewin at:
lewin@us.ibm.com
845-473-2320

SAM #35 Meeting Calendar
October Meeting - Rope Magic & Fundraising
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

November Meeting - Lecture by Scott Hitchcock
Tuesday, November 8th, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Derrin Berger

December Meeting - Auction/Flea Market
Tuesday, December 13th, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

SAM #35 Message Board
Not too long ago I thought about following the lead of some of the other S.A.M. assemblies by starting our own yahoo message board. It turns out, however, that Kevin had beaten me to it! He actually started the group a few years ago, but it only had a few messages posted and only a handful of members had signed up. So, I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the group and re-invite everyone to join. Feel free to post comments, questions, reviews, show information, or any other magic discussion you can think of.

The web address is:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAM35/

You may need to create a yahoo ID if you don't already have one, and you should be able to join the group once you reach that page. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Upcoming Shows
November 9th, 2005 -
Magic Palooza with JOHN SHAW, GEORGE SUNSHINE, & SCOTT HITCHCOCK
8pm - Backstage Studio Productions, 323 Wall St. Kingston, NY
www.magicpalooza.com

Extras
Have a trick or show review? Or a magic joke or tip you've been busting to share? Or any other rambling of magic you'd like to have included in a newsletter? Send an email to: sam35editor@yahoo.com

Classifieds - Have something to sell? Looking for something in particular? Send an email to sam35editor@yahoo.com to have it including in a magic classifieds section.

2005-2006 OFFICERS
President: Carlo DeBlasio - info@magicbycarlo.com
Vice President: Marc Berger - magicmawk@hotmail.com
Secretary: Derrin Berger - magicder@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Roger Lewin - lewin@us.ibm.com
Scribe: Craig Kunaschk - gammabean@earthlink.net

NEWSWORTHY
If you have a tip, review, joke, announcement, classified ad, or other material of interest to club members, please mail or e-mail with your name and s.a.m.# to: sam35editor@yahoo.com

Get the news faster
If you would like an e-mail edition of the newsletter, forward your e-mail address to: sam35editor@yahoo.com

Source for Magic News
www.magictimes.com

Up to the minute guide of Magic and Magicians on TV
www.tvmagicguide.com

A Comprehensive magic listing of Live magic shows around the world
www.livemagicguide.com

S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 11/2005
November Meeting
Lecture by Scott Hitchcock
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Derrin Berger

President's Message (Message from the Master of Mystery)

Dear Compeers,

Our November 8th meeting at Central Hudson is fast approaching. I hope that everyone enjoyed the rope lecture/workshop last month. I would like to thank the many members who contributed ideas, routines and touches and helped make the magic portion of the meeting a success. Our next meeting will feature a lecture by the very talented Scott Hitchcock.

The Wednesday following the meeting, November 9th, Scott Hitchcock will be appearing at Magic Palooza (see below). I encourage all of our members to support and promote this live magic event as well as other live magic events in our area. After all isn't that what we're about?

I am looking for ideas to raise funds for the club, still. I hate to make this a case of beating a dead horse, but I have concerns regarding the lackluster response to this very real problem. The suggestions have been close to nil and I'm worried that they will be abysmal when it comes time for action.

Many members showed up to our last meeting after this subject had been addressed, so I encourage you to e-mail or telephone me with your suggestions.

If a club show is the answer (and I believe it is) we will need a venue, a sponsor (D.A.R.E., Honor Society, PTO) and a date. Once we have that in place we will need to know who the acts are, who will be able to provide support crew and help promote and sell tickets, concessions, etc. If we don't use some type of school group or organization we will loose out on a very large built in audience and need more promotion as
a result; just something to consider. So let's pull together to make YOUR club a fun and informative place to spend an evening a month!

Please e-mail your comments and ideas to deblasio@hvaccess.com or call me at (518) 678-2173

Magically Yours,

Carlo DeBlasio, SAM 35 President

This Month
November Meeting - Lecture by Scott Hitchcock
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Derrin Berger

This month we welcome back past member SCOTT HITCHCOCK! Many of you remember Scott from his good old days here in Poughkeepsie before he moved on to greener pastures in the magic mecca of Las Vegas. Scott's magic has taken him all over the globe and he's coming back home for a short time to present his brand new lecture of original effects and thoughts on magic. Be sure to attend this month's lecture and make the most of this special visit.

DUES WERE DUE
***** Dues are now $25/yr *****
If you haven't already paid, please take the opportunity this meeting to pay dues for the 2005/2006 year. If you can not attend this meeting, or wish to make dues payments before the meeting, please contact our Treasurer Roger Lewin at: lewin@us.ibm.com
845-473-2320

SAM #35 Meeting Calendar
November Meeting - Lecture by Scott Hitchcock
Tuesday, November 8th, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeespie
Hosted by: Derrin Berger

December Meeting - Auction/Flea Market ??
Tuesday, December 13th, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeespie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

SAM #35 Message Board
Not too long ago I thought about following the lead of some of the other S.A.M. assemblies by starting our own yahoo message board. It turns out, however, that Kevin had beaten me to it! He actually started the group a few years ago, but it only had a few messages posted and only a handful of members had signed up. So, I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the group and re-invite everyone to join. Feel free to post comments, questions, reviews, show information, or any other magic discussion you can think of.

The web address is:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAM35/

You may need to create a yahoo ID if you don't already have one, and you should be able to join the group once you reach that page. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Upcoming Shows
November 9th, 2005 -
Magic Palooza with JOHN SHAW, GEORGE SUNSHINE, & SCOTT HITCHCOCK
8pm - Backstage Studio Productions, 323 Wall St. Kingston, NY
www.magicpalooza.com

November 26th, 2005, 7:30 PM
Magic In The Hudson Valley SYM # Y128-Annual Magic Show
St. Charles Borromeo Church Hall
Gardiner, New York
Adults $6.00, Children $5.00
Call (845) 562-7222
or visit www.SYM128.com

Upcoming Conventions
SAMCON is a one day convention on Saturday November 12, 2005 from 9am-midnight at the Holiday Inn Route 1 Peabody, MA.

Registration is only $60.00 per person. Registration information and forms may be acquired on our web site:

www.sam104.com

Scheduled to appear are Michael Ammar, Rocco, Simon Lovell, Danny Alan, and Dana Ferranti. There will be 4 lectures, dealers, dealer show, raffle, prizes, and great evening show. Dealers include Diamonds Magic, Dave Cresey, General Grant, Tony Karpinski, Scott Correll, and Michael Lair.

Extras
Have a trick or show review? Or a magic joke or tip you've been busting to share? Or any other rambling of magic you'd like to have included in a newsletter? Send an email to: sam35editor@yahoo.com

Classifieds - Have something to sell? Looking for something in particular? Send an email to sam35editor@yahoo.com to have it including in a magic classifieds section.

S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 12/2005
December Meeting
Flea Market/Auction
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

President's Message (Message from the Master of Mystery)

Dear Compeers,

I would like to thank everyone who made our last meeting a success. Our next meeting December 13th will be our annual auction. Please bring those items that you feel would find a good home in someone else’s magic collection.

With the help, support and enormous generosity of Joel Zaritsky we are moving forward with Assembly 35’s Cavalcade of Magic at 8 pm on January 7th and 3 pm on the 8th, 2006. All proceeds will benefit our clubs treasury and serve as a base for future events. I would like to thank all of the officers of the club and a special thanks to Frank Monaco for helping those of us new to our positions.

A meeting to discuss details of Cavalcade of Magic will be in order. I have also contacted a few of the young magicians from SYM to see if we can showcase some of the up and coming magicians in our area. So far we have the usual cast of characters on call for the performances at the show and have had a pretty good response regarding tech help.

I know that there are quite a few inactive and former Assembly members out there and I encourage them to return to the club and offer their input ideas and help make our Assembly a successful and fun place to share our common interest and passion for magic.

Magically Yours,

Carlo DeBlasio, SAM 35 President

This Month
December Meeting - Flea Market/Auction
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

This month is the once-a-year, member favorite, all-time record breaking for member attendance meeting... THE AUCTION!
Clean out the closet, dust off the old thumb tips, and start searching through that ripped up manila envelope to find the instructions for that thing that has a mirror, but it's not a box and the flap goes in the other direction so you can hand it out to be examined. Here's your yearly chance to get an early start on spring cleaning and pick up some goodies replace the books and props you have to get rid of because you "haven't touched them in years". The key to this meeting is participation, so try to find something you'd like to sell.

Also, to help the auction run smoothly, please bring a list of the items you're auctioning off along with their minimum bids.

DUES WERE DUE
***** Dues are now $25/yr *****
If you haven't already paid, please take the opportunity this meeting to pay dues for the 2005/2006 year. If you can not attend this meeting, or wish to make dues payments before the meeting, please contact our Treasurer Roger Lewin at: lewin@us.ibm.com
845-473-2320