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Treasurer: Joel Zaritsky Secretary: Frank Monaco Scribe: Craig Kunaschk





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2006 Newsletters, SAM #35, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

 

S.A.M. #35 Newsletter 1/2006
January Meeting
NO JANUARY MEETING!!! COME TO THE SHOW!!!
Cavalcade of Magic!
A marvelous mass of magicians, illusionists and sleight-of-hand artists – to benefit the Society of American Magicians, Assembly #35. Help spread the magic – and be sure to bring the kids. This is gonna be one fun-filled family extravaganza!
Rhinebeck Center for Performing Arts
January 7 & 8
Saturday, 8PM
Sunday, 3PM
Tickets: $15 for all
www.centerforperformingarts.org
President's Message (Message from the Master of Mystery)

Dear Compeers,

Happy New Year!

Our December meeting featuring our annual auction was a lot of fun! It was great to see some folks who have been conspicuously absent due to their busy schedules turn out for the meeting (Joe and Dawn). A special thanks to Gale Alexander for stepping up to be our auctioneer!

January is here and we are forging ahead with our fundraiser “Cavalcade of Magic” with performances on January 7th at 8:00 pm and January 8th at 3:00 pm at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. These shows will replace our January meeting as Central Hudson is not available and many of us have plenty of work to do that weekend. I hope that we will see everyone at the show and that everyone has been working as hard to promote the show, as I know some have been. If this show sells out both nights we will be talking about putting roughly $4500 in our treasury, so let’s get out the last push and contact our friends, family and everyone you can think of!

See you at the show!

Carlo DeBlasio, SAM 35 President
 

This Month
Jan 7th, 2006, 8 pm, Jan 8th, 3 pm-
Cavalcade of Magic!
That's our show in case you've been out for a while.  You should go see them :)
Rhinebeck Center for Performing Arts
www.centerforperformingarts.org

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
Feb Meeting - ??? but the date might get us somewhere :)
Tuesday, February 14th, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave  Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

SAM #35 Message Board
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
Jan 7th, 2006, 8 pm, Jan 8th, 3 pm-
Cavalcade of Magic!
That's our show in case you've been out for a while.  You should go see them :)
Rhinebeck Center for Performing Arts
www.centerforperformingarts.org


Jan 11th, 2006 - Magic Palooza
Magic Palooza with Derrin Berger, Carlo DeBlasio, & Frank Monaco
and JUGGLING PRODIGY CHRIS CHIAPPINI!!!
8pm  - Backstage Studio Productions, 323 Wall St. Kingston, NY
www.magicpalooza.com

Upcoming Conventions
 

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 2/2006
February Meeting

Works In Progress
February Meeting - Works in Progress
Tuesday, February 14th, 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,
February always seems to be the month when I feel the approach of spring and with the mild weather it’s not so hard to imagine.

This month our club meeting falls on Valentines Day. We don’t have an official theme for this meeting; instead I would like to hear some suggestions for lectures since we now have a budget. On the magic side we can make this meeting a workshop for works-in-progress.  Bring material you are working on for ideas and help making it work smoother and possible suggestions and performance tips. Bring one trick that you are working on or perhaps just haven’t had a chance to perform before a live audience and let’s brainstorm! If you don’t have anything to work on bring your ideas and suggestions to help others.

National has sent us two door prizes (one oak and one maple) to encourage members to bring guests who are either new or former members. Actually the door prizes are two of new Ellusionists decks.  Anyone bringing a guest will be entered into a drawing for one of the new decks. So bring a guest, share the magic and win free stuff, what could be better?

Carlo DeBlasio, President S.A.M. Assembly 35
 

This Month
February Meeting - Works in Progress
Tuesday, February 14th, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave  Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

I just turned on the weather channel and it looks like there's a 100% chance of a BRAINSTORM!  It's time to bring in the old tricks you're making look like new... the new tricks that will become old classics... and the old classics you've started twisting up. 
Our 'works-in-progress' night will give you the best chance to try out new material and give and get great ideas and advice.

Don't miss it, or we'll confiscate your thumb-tips.

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
Feb Meeting - ??? but the date might get us somewhere :)
Tuesday, February 14th, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave  Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

SAM #35 Message Board
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
February 8th, 2006 -
Magic Palooza with Derrin Berger, Carlo DeBlasio, Terry Morgan, and John Shaw
8pm  - Backstage Studio Productions, 323 Wall St. Kingston, NY
www.magicpalooza.com

February 25,2006 -NEMCON
North Haven, CT
http://www.magicsam127.org/images/06-flyer-1st.htm

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 3/2006

Lecture by Rudy Hunter

(click to watch a demo video of Rudy Hunter)

(click here to watch another demo video)

Tuesday, March 14th, 2006
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave  Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio
President's Message (Message from the Master of Mystery)

Dear Compeers,

Well march is in like a Polar Bear so who knows what it’ll go out like…a baby seal, maybe. Brrrrr!

I have a special treat for you close-up workers and fans. This month our lecturer will be the Rudy T. Hunter creator of “Vitamin C” an excellent impromptu bill in lemon method and routine as well as many other card effects and techniques. His material is clever and practical for workers and novices alike.  

Rudy T. Hunter broke a Toronto record!  Performing at Toronto's equivalent of off-Broadway at A Little Night Magic, he performed walk around magic for 7 years straight--a record.  Six shows a week for a full 7 years he has performed for over one million people...that's an awful lot of card tricks!

His clients include some of the wealthiest families in Canada, having worked with Rich Little and for business clients such as American Express, Northern Telecom, trade shows for the communications and food industries, and so many individuals in A Little Night Magic.

Come learn some of the most commercial (rent-paying) card tricks there are...and so much more.  If you want to know how to make a living doing close-up and walk around, Rudy will teach you how.

Here’s what working magicians and mentalists say about Rudy Hunter...

“Rudy Hunter is a clever and talented magician and mentalist.”
Carlo DeBlasio, NY.

Royal Road to Card Magic:
“Rudy Hunter does a great job. The explanations are clear and he keeps things interesting (even through the hoary old chestnuts that we all know). I have also learned some killer mental effects and stand-up tricks from Rudy's manuscripts.  I recommend them.”
Ben Salinas, PA.

“Mr. Hunter should be congratulated for his teaching and explanations.  I have the book and I am now pleased to have the DVD which does the book justice.  Great job!!!!”
Calenig, UK.

“Just received the DVDs and watched them.  They have been well thought out and a lot of effort has gone into them.  They are fantastic!”
Dan Bivaldi, US.

Hunter Shuffle & Total Control:
“Mr. Hunter goes in great detail in his explanations. You can easily follow along, with shots from the back as well.  It makes learning the techniques a breeze.”
Niva, Malta.  

Hunter’s Monte:
“I've been using Hunter's Monte for sometime now and the reactions are great.”
Joe Mauro, US.  

“It is very quick, very visual, very easy.”
Gardini, US.

The Buddha and the Teddy Bear:
“Rudy Hunter's book "The Buddha and the Teddy Bear" is great!  Mentalism and ideas that really are workers.”
Xiqual, Taiwan.

There you have it boys and girls! See you at the meeting!

Carlo DeBlasio, President S.A.M. Assembly 35
 

This Month
March Meeting - Rudy Hunter Lecture
Tuesday, March 14th, 2005
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave  Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio
*** Special note, guests are welcome, but we will be charging $20 those that not members of the S.A.M, and $10 for that are members, but not of S.A.M #35

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
April Meeting - Lecture by Francis Menotti!
Tuesday, April 11th, 2006
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave  Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

SAM #35 Message Board
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

March 8th, 2006 - Magic Palooza
Magic Palooza with Derrin Berger, Carlo DeBlasio, & Frank Monaco and Jim Snack!!!
8pm  - Backstage Studio Productions, 323 Wall St. Kingston, NY
www.magicpalooza.com
 

MIXED NUTS - AN EVENING OF MAGIC, MUSIC, JUGGLING AND VENTRILOQUISM.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22 AT 7:00 PM

A FUND-RAISER FOR GRANT D. MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SAUGERTIES, NY

FEATURING:
CHRIS CHIAPINI (JUGGLER)
CARLO DE BLASIO (MAGICIAN - MASTERY OF MYSTERY)
MR. SUNSHINE (FUNNYMAN, VENTRILOQUIST, UKULELE VIRTUOSO)

DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22.
TIME: 7:00PM
LOCATION: GRANT D. MORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
200 HARRY WELLS RD SAUGERTIES, NY

TICKETS ARE $10 GEN ADMISSION, $6 FOR MORSE STUDENTS, UNDER 5
FREE.  TICKETS CAN BE RESERVED BY CALLING 845-247-6961 OR STOPPING BY THE GRANT D. MORSE SCHOOL
 

JOHN SHAW – AN EVENING OF MAGIC, MYSTERY AND MAYHEM.

SATURDAY APRIL 8TH AT 7:00 PM AT HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PANCAKE HOLLOW RD

TICKETS: $10 IN ADVANCE BY CONTACTING DAVE.PARKER@NORTRAX.COM  -OR- $12 AT THE DOOR

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 4/2006

Lecture by Francis Menotti

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006
7:30 PM – Milanese Restaurant
15 Main St. Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Derrin Berger
President's Message (Message from the Master of Mystery)

Dear Compeers,
 

We are living in an amazing time for magic. The information super highway has created a whole new avenue for magicians to socialize, communicate and share ideas. Today we can virtually reach out to hobbyists, performers and creators of effects and enter into dialog with them through e-mail and instant messaging. We can share our own ideas and market products with ease. Pay Pal allows nearly everyone to accept electronic payments over the Internet.
 
So the question is why do we bother with a club like ours? Well I think the reason is that no matter how good electronic communication is that it will never replace face-to-face hands on interaction when it comes to learning magic or social interaction. It’s not easy to teach a bit of finesse live in person, and even more difficult to do virtually. This is also why books remain great un-mined resources, because many things don’t read as well as they are when seen performed.
 
This leads me to another area of discussion or comment. What will our club be in the future? Well I think that depends on us; our willingness to work at growing our club, making it a positive place to share magic, and also a place that will draw those with an interest and passion for the art of magic. My goal is to make Al Baker Assembly #35 the best it can possibly be. I think our fundraiser was a good start, but we will need to do more and keep ideas flowing for that to happen.
 
So don’t just show up to the lectures! Come and support the club even when we have nothing planned, bring something to teach, share an idea, bring a guest, remember the longevity of this organization which has given us all a place to safely share our magic and community depends on the strength of our support.
 
I look forward to seeing you on April 11th for the Francis Menotti Lecture; it promises to be an interesting and useful lecture. We were looking forward to having Francis perform at Magic Palooza, but unfortunately Palooza was preempted by a death in the family of BSP’s owner.
 
Magically Yours,

Carlo DeBlasio, President S.A.M. Assembly 35
 

This Month

April Meeting - Lecture by Francis Menotti!
 Tuesday, April 11th, 2006
7:30 PM – Milanese Restaurant
15 Main St. Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Derrin Berger

DUES WERE DUE
*** Special note, guests are welcome, but we will be charging $20 those that not members of the S.A.M, and $10 for that are members, but not of S.A.M #35

Dues were due
Seriously though… it’s march… he he : )

***** 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
April Meeting - Lecture by Francis Menotti!

Tuesday, April 11th, 2006
7:30 PM – Milanese Restaurant
15 Main St. Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Derrin Berger

SAM #35 Message Board
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

SATURDAY APRIL 8TH AT 7:00 PM AT HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PANCAKE HOLLOW RD

JOHN SHAW  - AN EVENING OF MAGIC, MYSTERY AND MAYHEM w/ special guest Derrin Berger

TICKETS: $10 IN ADVANCE BY CONTACTING DAVE.PARKER@NORTRAX.COM -OR- $12 AT THE DOOR

***********************************
 May 10th, 2006 - Magic Palooza
Magic Palooza with Derrin Berger, Carlo DeBlasio, & Frank Monaco and David Oliver!!!
 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 5/2006

May Meeting - Teach-A-Trick Night!

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006
 7:30 PM – Central Hudson
 284 South Ave. Poughkeepsie

Hosted by: Carlo Deblasio
President's Message (Message from the Master of Mystery)

Dear Compeers, Yes, it is I your humble servant (not servante) with another installment of The Presidents Words. No, it is not George Bush (I can pronounce “nuclear”). It is, I, Carlo – Master of Mystery! The real mystery is: where do I get this stuff? 

Here we are in May! Hard to believe isn’t it? The weather warms, the pollen blooms, my allergies worsen and before we know it we’ll be in the heat of summer, doing those outdoor shows on uneven ground, getting eaten by bugs, chasing silks as they drift on sudden wind gusts that also knock over other light props, all the while sweating up our performance clothes…I don’t know about you, but I can hardly wait! Springtime is for sharing so I’d like to kick off our May meeting with a teach-a-trick session. These meetings always turn out to be a lot of fun! So everyone should bring something to teach; cards, coins, rope, paper, mentalism, stage, parlor, close-up, it doesn’t matter, make it something good, usable and relatively easy to do. I’m bringing the chips, soda and an easy-peasy yet amazing and entertaining blindfold routine. So spring has sprung let’s spring into some great magic!

If you can drop our illustrious Secretary, the indomitable, Derrin Berger an e-mail with the trick you’re going to teach, this way we can let you know that maybe we have too many or to few card tricks etc.  Oh yeah, his e-mail is magicder@hotmail.com 

June’s meeting I will be returning from LasVegas, hopefully with some great magic stories.  I am also still working on lecturers, so you never know who might show up.

Magically Yours,

Carlo DeBlasio, President S.A.M. Assembly 35
 

This Month

May Meeting - Teach A Trick
Tuesday, May 9th, 2006
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeespie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

Coming up
June Meeting - ???
Tuesday, June 13th, 2006
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

DUES WERE DUE
*** Special note, guests are welcome, but we will be charging $20 those that not members of the S.A.M, and $10 for that are members, but not of S.A.M #35

Dues were due
Seriously though… it’s march… he he : )

***** 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
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


May 6th, 2006 - Family Fun Extravaganza
Frank Monaco, Ronny Romm, Chris Chiappini, & Byron Harden
Showtime: 6 PM
Family Partnership Center
29 North Hamilton St.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$12, under 12 $8
845-338-1260, 795-2119

***********************************

May 10th, 2006 - Magic Palooza
Magic Palooza with Derrin Berger, Josh Cohen, & Frank Monaco
and David Oliver!!!
8pm - Backstage Studio Productions, 323 Wall St. Kingston, NY
www.magicpalooza.com

***********************************

MAY 12 & 13 AT 8PM & MAY 14 AT 3PM
ALAIN NU "CIRCUS OF THE MIND" SHOW

AT THE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS AT RHINEBECK

Please see below or go to www.centerforperformingarts.org  for information about Alain Nu's show.

TICKETS ARE: ADULTS, $18; CHILDREN & SENIORS, $16
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8.

CALL 845-876-3080 FOR RESERVATIONS.

***********************************

May 20th, 2006 - The Magic, Mystery & Mayhem of John Shaw
w/ special guest Derrin Berger
Spackenkill High School at 112 Spackenkill Rd.
The show starts at 7PM and tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For ticket info contact Sean Jackson at 914-456-4443 or email him at sjackson@afd.org

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 6/2006

June Meeting
Special Flea Market & Election Talk


Tuesday, June 13th, 2006
7:30 PM Central Hudson
284 South Ave. Poughkeepsie

Hosted by: Carlo Deblasio
President's Message (Message from the Master of Mystery)

(Ok, the Secretary this time)

Good Evening All,

As I write this our illustrious President is at the magic capital of the world, Las Vegas ( I know, many of you were thinking it was Fishkill ), and so I'm taking over this little paragraph.  Call it "Sayings from the Secretary."

Thanks to everyone who attended last month's "Teach - a  - trick" session, it was a lot of fun and a great success.  I know many of us went home and started cutting up our phonebooks (thanks Harvey!  Be sure to ask someone if you weren't there!)

This month we have a special guest & event.  Carlo was lucky enough to run into a friend in magic that's leaving the Hudson Valley for the great state of Florida and would rather see his old props, books, etc. fall into our good hands instead of packing it up and moving it down south.  So, the main event will be a flea market brought to you by Ralph Osterc.  Many thanks in advance to Ralph for giving this opportunity, a.k.a. first dibs :)  Also, take this opportunity to clean out your own closets.  If you have anything you'd like to sell, trade, etc. this is another great opportunity this year to clear out some space and pay it forward.

Also, we'll discuss the upcoming year and (more likely than not) hold elections for next year's officers.  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please don't hesitate to ask.  Most importantly, if you're interested in helping out and would like to run for a particular office please let us know.  We will probably hold elections similar to the way they were held last year, but for now, details to follow.  Check your email as we will be keeping you informed of how we plan to proceed as things develop.

That's all for now,
Derrin Berger - Secretary

Carlo DeBlasio, President S.A.M. Assembly 35
 

This Month

June Meeting - Special Flea Market & Election Talk
Tuesday, June 13th, 2006
7:30 PM Central Hudson
284 South Ave. Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo Deblasio

Coming up
July Meeting - ???  Will we have one?
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave  Poughkeespie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

DUES WERE DUE
*** Special note, guests are welcome, but we will be charging $20 those that not members of the S.A.M, and $10 for that are members, but not of S.A.M #35

Dues were due
Seriously though… it’s march… he he : )

***** 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
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


June 14th, 2006 - Magic Palooza
Magic Palooza with Derrin Berger, Carlo DeBlasio, Don Demarzio & Daniel GreenWolf!
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
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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 7/2006

July Meeting
Teach-a-Trick Night

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

Teach-a-Trick
7:30 PM  Central Hudson
 284 South Ave. Poughkeepsie

Hosted by: Carlo Deblasio
 
President's Message (Message from the Master of Mystery)

Dear Compeers,
It seems that recently there has been a great deal of loss in the magic community. Names like Channing Pollock, Derek Dingle, Ormond McGill, George Sands, Jay Marshall, and most recently Tommy Wonder have physically left our midst and become memories. They live on as memories, in written word and video and film because they have left behind a legacy of magic invention, innovation and creation. They are missed by many more than just those who knew them. You can look into the acts of contemporary magicians and see bits and pieces of the legends of magic. As we move through time inspired by those who came before us, and who shared with us their passion for our art and it's furtherance.

As the SAM convention in St. Louis approaches, we ought to consider our own legacy as members of this illustrious Society. I know that often times I take for granted the true power that we magicians wield, the power to inspire. After all, wasn't it some magician in your past that inspired your own interest in magic?
 
We stand on the shoulders of giants, perhaps not giants in stature, character, wealth or fame, but giant in their love for our art and their contribution to it. I wonder if magic will continue to see such innovators? I can only hope that we will.
 
I have been quite busy with shows and personal commitments, but I assure you that I am continuing to seek lecturers for the club; unfortunately it has been a challenge this season. Our next meeting will consist of teaching and sharing our magic. Please bring something that you can share with the group.
 
Magically Yours,

Carlo DeBlasio, President S.A.M. Assembly 35
 

This Month

Teach-a-Trick
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006
7:30 PM  Central Hudson
284 South Ave. Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo Deblasio
 

Coming up
August Meeting - TBA

DUES WERE DUE
*** Special note, guests are welcome, but we will be charging $20 those that not members of the S.A.M, and $10 for that are members, but not of S.A.M #35

Dues were due
Seriously though… it’s march… he he : )

***** 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
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


June 14th, 2006 - Magic Palooza
Magic Palooza with Derrin Berger, Carlo DeBlasio, Don Demarzio & Daniel GreenWolf!
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 9/2006
September Meeting
Joshua Jay Lecture

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006

7:30 PM  Central Hudson
 284 South Ave. Poughkeepsie

Hosted by: Carlo Deblasio
 
President's Message (Message from the Master of Mystery)

Dear Compeers,
Yes it’s that time again! Our September meeting is close at hand and this month we have the talented Joshua Jay lecturing. Please make an effort to show up for this lecture and spread the word among other SAM members.

Since I would like the lecture to start on time (7:30 pm) I would ask that all please be prompt and arrive before 7:30 pm. The doors of the Central Hudson Conference Center require us to place someone at the door in order to allow entry, if you are not there prior to 7:30 pm, I cannot guarantee that you will gain entry to the building. PLEASE BE PROMPT.

All business items will be held until October to allow the lecture maximum time. I will be at the conference center by 7:00 pm, so if there is anything you would like to discuss with me, be there early. In October we will discuss Cavalcade of Magic (2), future lectures, magic camp scholarships and other important issues as well as a focus on Halloween themed magic.

Speaking of shameless plugs, Derrin Berger, Frank Monaco and I are resurrecting Magic Palooza from its shallow grave and we will be back at BSP September 13th, 8pm show time with guest performer Rudy Hunter (visit www.magicpalooza.com for more details). Please come love us, or send your friends to love us please? (Derrin made me write that.) Also our resident freak, and I say that with love, John Shaw will be reprising his regular role as the mad-cap magic/sideshow/comedy performer at Headless Horseman Haunted Hay Rides (voted #1 Haunted attraction in America) starting Saturday, September 13th (see www.headlesshorseman.com for more details).

Well there you have it! September will be a magical month. I look forward to seeing everyone at the lecture.
 
Magically Yours,

Carlo DeBlasio, President S.A.M. Assembly 35
 

This Month

September Meeting - Josh Jay Lecture!!!
Tuesday, Sept 12th, 2006
7:30 PM  Central Hudson
 284 South Ave. Poughkeepsie
Hosted by: Carlo Deblasio

Coming up

Oct. Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 10th, 2006
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave  Poughkeespie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

Nov. Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 2006
7:30 PM - Central Hudson
284 South Ave  Poughkeespie
Hosted by: Carlo DeBlasio

DUES WERE DUE
*** Special note, guests are welcome, but we will be charging $20 those that not members of the S.A.M, and $10 for that are members, but not of S.A.M #35

Dues were due
Seriously though… it’s march… he he : )

***** 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
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

 
Magic Palooza
8pm, Tix $10
323 Wall St. Kingston, NY
Featuring Carlo Deblasio, Frank Monaco, Derrin Berger &
special guest: Rudy Hunter
www.magicpalooza.com

 
Headless Horseman Hayrides
John Shaw's Pandemonium Midnight Sideshow
starting Sept 13, 2006
Ulster Park, NY
www.headlesshorseman.com

Cavalcade of Magic
Jan 5-7, 2007
Center for Performing Arts
Rhinebeck, NY
Featuring: S.A.M. #35!!!
 

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

 

Next Meeting

October 10, 2006

Lecture by Alan Sands
Corporate Comedy Hypnotist Alan Sands
Location: Central Hudson – 245 South Road Time: 7:30 PM
Host: Carlo Deblasio

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