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

2010 Newsletters, SAM #35, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

President's Words

Members,

Happy Holidays to all! I hope the present deliverer of your choice dropped off a few magical goodies. Hanukah Harry (a.k.a. my wife) dropped off a few awesome books for me. I knew if I slipped enough magic talk into conversations it'd sink in, especially when it's delivered with no subtlety whatsoever.

Deanna: Derrin, what should we have for dinner?
Derrin: Lifesavers, by Michael Weber

Deanna: Hey, I'm going to be late at work tonight.
Derrin: Ok, at least you're not going to be stuck between a few volumes of the Card College books.

Next year's goal might be to somehow slip "trip to FISM" into some sentence. And for those who will be attempting this strategy for their own benefit, don't complain to me if you accidently end up getting a banana instead of a ....anyway..

2010 New Years Resolutions:
In the year 2010, I, Derrin Berger, resolve to:
1. Not wave a thumb tip around sideways, yet not conspicuously point the tip of my thumb at people for no logical reason.
2. Continue to use the word, "handkerchief", as so far no audiences I've performed for have ever referred to them as simply "silks".
3. Work on not narrating my actions as part of my script for a routine. I should trust the audience knows when I'm putting a coin in my hand without telling them "I'm putting a coin in my hand".
4. Gracefully accept the fact that not everyone likes or wants to see a card trick at this moment.
5. Know when to say "when", after a suitable number of "turn it around... no, the other side" jokes.

What are your magical resolutions for 2010? I'd like for people to bring them with you to the next meeting, maybe we can all learn a little and set some new goals with each other. If not, maybe we'll just have a laugh :)

Speaking of learning a little, we're going Old School this month. January's meeting will be a "teach-a-trick" night. In the past these have been the most fun and productive meetings. Please bring an effect to teach to the group, and anything goes, so there's no limitations to cards, coins or whatever. If you're struggling to think of a trick to share, try looking back through old MUM's, the Tarbell Books, Mark Wilson, or for extra bonus points a trick from Al Baker.

Hope to see you there!
-Derrin

This Month's Meeting Info
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday January 12, 2010
Event: Teach-a-Trick
Place: Milanese Restaurant
115 Main St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-9533

Time: 7:30 PM

January's meeting will be a "teach-a-trick" night. In the past these have been the most fun and productive meetings. Please bring an effect to teach to the group, and anything goes, so there's no limitations to cards, coins or whatever. If you're struggling to think of a trick to share, try looking back through old MUM's, the Tarbell Books, Mark Wilson, or for extra bonus points a trick from Al Baker.

MAGIC NEWS

Carl Ballantine, an inveterate quipmeister whose stand-up comedy persona, an incompetent magician known as the Amazing Ballantine or Ballantine the Great, predated and influenced the antic characters of Steve Martin and others, died on Nov. 3 at his home in Hollywood. He was 92.

Eric DeCamps receiving the Dean's Eternal Spirit Award on September 11th in New York City when he was sworn in as the new Dean of the Society Of American Magicians' Parent Assembly. Also pictured are Tom Klem and Sal Perrotta.

Read more about Magic News......Link Below

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Assembly News

Local Assembly Dues are due!
Local dues are $25 dollars and should be paid on or before the September meeting.
All local members should also be members in good standing in the National S.A.M.
NOTE: National dues are going up to $65 a year. See MUM magazine to see how you can get membership for the next 3 years for only $50 a year (a $45 savings).

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President's Words

Members,

Between ads for the superbowl and the olympics, I think I've hit my quota for exposure to inspirational athlete's. I've often wondered if things would've been different if I could kick, catch, hit, or throw a ball. I hope somewhere there's a quarterback or shortstop that sees a commercial for a David Blaine special and thinks, "man, imagine my life if I could only nail that faro-shuffle". Well, I can... and I can do it 8 times in a row... take that Mr. "I can run fast with a ball"!

I found last month's meeting to be quite refreshing, I often like the jam sessions just as much, if not more, than lectures. There were a few gems we learned last month, and Ed's newspaper trick was worth the trip alone.

This month I'd like to continue with the "jam session" thread (don't worry, we still have lecturers booked in the next few months) and also discuss a topic I brought up at the last meeting. So, we'll devote a portion of the meeting to a miniature video night, feel free to bring some dvd's or email us suggestions. More importantly, I'd like to spend time brainstorming on the S.A.M. curriculum. As many of you know from last month's meeting, I've put an item in front of the S.A.M. national officers to work out a curriculum for us to follow. Rather than go at it alone, I'd like to work out some of the details to present to the board with the members of our assembly. I think it'll be a good project for the club to work on as a group, and a good way to not only make sure we're moving forward, but to try to help the other assemblies move forward as well.

See you then,
-Derrin

This Month's Meeting Info
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday February 9, 2010
Event: Brainstorming on S.A.M. Curriculum & Video Night
Place: Milanese Restaurant
115 Main St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-9533
Time: 7:30 PM

Our beloved President has once again forged ahead into uncharted waters, fearlessly....... As some of you may know, from last month's meeting, the subject of a S.A.M. Curriculum was brought up. Ah...those that were not there may be asking themselves, "What is a S.A.M. Curriculum and where does this unbounded Presidential bravery come from?" Well that answer and many more, will be given at this month's meeting. So, plan on attending and see exactly what we are talking about! Derrin may also explain, how the S.A.M. National President Mike Miller and several other nationally know magicians, may get involved.

It should be a fun night, with videos to round out the evening. So, plan to attend and support this ground breaking effort being brought to the national council by Assembly #35.

Also, please remember if you would like to bring an interesting or original video that you think the club would enjoy seeing, please make sure it is on DVD or other Digital format (such as "thumb" drive or CD....no video tapes please).