During this Autumn season, our imaginations entertain stories of the supernatural. Please enjoy an old time radio broadcast from 1949 featuring a ghost and Harry Blackstone Sr., The Magic Detective, titled "The Phantom Intermezzo." At the end of the show, Blackstone will teach a trick that anyone can perform. Just click the track below and enjoy the show ... but remember not to tell anyone the secret you will learn!
HARRY BLACKSTONE
World's Foremost
Magician
"Blast From The Past"
Click Track for a Magic Mystery
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2022-2023
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President
D Jay Lenz
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Vice-President
Terry Richison
314-791-9108
Treasurer
Sandy Weis
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Secretary
Alan Zibits
636-273-9974
2022-2023
BOARD MEMBERS
Scott Smith
Past President
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Steve Finkelstein
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Jerry Collins
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Ted Schnarre
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Michael W. McClure
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Scribe
Sandy Weis
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Spirit Editor
Gary Chan
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RING ONE
MARCH 2023 REPORT
Sandy Weis
I.B.M. Ring1 Scribe
1927 95 Years of Magic! 2021
IBM Ring 1 Annual Dues
The webmaster asks that Ring 1 members submit images of themselves in action so we can showcase the fun we have to share. The world is visiting OUR www.ibmring1.com to see what the excitement is all about! E-mail a photo of you performing magic (or your preferred headshot) to: watson7654321@gmail.com . Your photo may magically appear on our Ring 1 website!
View Steve Finkelstein's June Ring1 Lecture before it's gone by
A bit of HOGWARTS magic resides on our Officers & Board page ... Check out Ring1's counterpart to Prof. Dumbledore ... our very own animated 1st President!
Annual membership in IBM Ring 1 is $20 and is a bargain, considering our lineup of performers, lecturers, and activities! If any of your contact information has changed, please let Alan Zibits know at alan.a.zibits@boeing.com.
To pay by mail: Write a check payable to “IBM, Ring 1” for $20.
Write “2023 Dues” on the memo line.
Mail the check to"
Sandy Weis
1755 Elkins Drive
St. Louis, MO 63136.
OR PAY ONLINE:
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“IBM, Ring 1” for $20
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Mail the check to:
Sandy Weis
1755 Elkins Drive
St. Louis, MO 63136
Harry Blackstone Sr. performed at the 1946 I.B.M. Convention in St. Louis, Missouri - hosted by our I.B.M. Ring 1
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I.B.M.Ring 1 Annual Dues
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Annual Dues have increased to $20 effective Jan. 1, 2023
Annual Dues have increased to $20 effective Jan. 1, 2023
DON'T MISS JAY SANKEY'S FANTASTIC NEW
IN-PERSON LECTURE ON MAY 23!
This is your chance to spend a hilarious night with the one and only Jay
Sankey!
He's considered to be one of magic's most creative thinkers, and his
lectures are renowned for being SUPER entertaining.
You'll learn the wonderful secrets to a fun collection of
easy-to-perform magic and mentalism, plus powerful principles that will
make ALL your tricks far more mysterious and engaging.
Jay's also created this very special lecture for ALL SKILL LEVELS. So
whether you are a complete beginner or a more advanced student of magic
- this will be the perfect learning experience for YOU.
But there are only a LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS AVAILABLE - and we expect
to reach our capacity at the Dielmann Recreation Center in record time.
So to avoid disappointment, don't wait. Click this link NOW and reserve your seat!
Be sure to let us know how many will be attending with you.
SPECIAL GUEST LECTURER IN MAY!!!
JAY SANKEY
Steve Finkelstein shared that the St. Louis Kidney Foundation is having a Walkathon on March 26, 2023, at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights, MO. The organization has requested a need for magicians who can do close-up, teach, and/or stroll during the event. Members should contact Steve directly if they can volunteer. (See last page for Steve’s contact information.)
Gary S. Chan said, “Guy Bavli and Haim Goldenberg of BaKoRe joined Ring 1 on Jan 26, 2023, for an amazing mentalism lecture. Guy and Haim have clearly been working together for a long time because they were very comfortable with each other and could finish each other’s sentences. This made for a great dynamic as the duo supported each other and the audience in a way that felt very natural. Although they shared several wonderful secrets, my favorite effect of theirs was the one at the start of the lecture, which was an innovative method to know what a spectator freely draws. I was very appreciative of the pair’s generous sharing of secrets and look forward to learning more from their video downloads.”
Sandy Weis summarized this outstanding lecture as follows: “Shep Hykan introduced Guy and Haim since Shep has known them for several years. His introduction was brief since Guy and Haim wanted as much time as possible to deliver their lecture. Haim explained that he, Guy, and Amir Lustig formed a company at the beginning of the pandemic called BaKoRe Magic since they did not have any in-person shows. BaKoRe Magic is dedicated to the creativity of Magic and Mentalism in particular, with a focus on effect and routines most suitable for virtual shows such as Zoom, Facebook, live, and others. The founders are three old friends and creators with a combined magic experience of 100 years. Each of them are Master Mentalist Performers. Guy lives in Florida, Haim lives in Canada, and Amir lives in Israel. Their first project together was The BM Project (Black Mentalism). It is a video tutorial that has seventeen effects, all made for a virtual show. It proved very successful so they have continued to make more video tutorials.”
Haim talked about an effect that has not been released yet. Sandy is not sure of what it will be called, though. When he performed this effect, almost everyone in the audience had no idea how he was able know what someone was drawing. When he revealed his method, everyone was amazed because it was so clever. Guy then did an effect which involved thumbnail writing. Haim discussed nail writers and explained why theirs is very popular with magicians. It fits to each individual’s finger. It is made of a material that can be reshaped quite easily. Next, Haim performed My Touch which he has performed for over 27 years. It uses no gimmicks but takes a lot of practice since timing is so important. Guy then performed Deja Book which is a book reading effect. Haim explained and showed the members a Tel’s Bell which is a bell that rings or doesn’t ring. This is used in their download, Eraser, and they also sell the Tel’s Bell 2.0. Next, Guy performed a routine that finishes his show using Rubik’s Cubes. This routine is explained in the download, Cubism. Haim then performed Side Effect which explains how one can bend spoons using any spoon. Guy performed Key Bending which involves bending keys. Sandy assisted Guy and still has her bent key from the performance. Haim explained how to make a plastic bag in order to force a piece of paper. Guy then performed an effect which was the first time he has ever performed it for magicians. He uses this effect in his shows. He takes everyone on a vacation and involves several members of the audience. Each one picks a different facet of a vacation (place, travel plans, how much it will cost, etc.). At the end, he shows everyone the paper which he had predicted beforehand with all the same answers. This download is being edited now and will probably be called Finale.
These two magicians love what they are doing and are willing to share their techniques with other magicians. They began the lecture on time and tried to fit as much as they could in the time allotted (the facility closes at a certain time; otherwise I think they would have kept on going). They shared that they are always making their products better. This was one of the best lectures our Ring has ever had. After the lecture, they had their products for sale. Additional information about their products can be found on their website https://bakoremagic.com/. Sandy highly recommends their lecture and recommends that other Rings book them. The Ring thanks Michael McClure for booking and making the arrangements for this lecture.
Steve Zuehlke shared the following: “I was unable to attend Ring 1’s lecture in February because I went to the MagiFest Convention in Columbus, Ohio. This is one of my favorite conventions of the year, having attended a dozen or more over the years. Aside from stellar talent and awesome lectures, they have an amazing dealer’s room. Also every year, they have a guest of honor. This year’s honors went to Lance Burton. Lance did a sixty-minute Q and A, followed by an autograph session. Keeping with tradition, the MagiFest gives all registrants a free poster of the honoree. Lance made himself available for three and half hours signing and posing for selfies. A first-class guy for sure. Did I mention the dealer’s room? Twenty-eight dealers were on hand displaying their wares. At any given time, this room was packed with dealers from all over the world. Judging by how much money was changing hands, I think the dealers were very happy. One of the highlights was Brent Braun’s shop from New Albany, Indiana. Brent had an old school arcade game loaded with magic. For a dollar, you had a ‘chance’ to win one of the many products. This game had a line of people trying their luck every time I went by his booth. Great shows and great lectures. The Saturday night Gala Show was made up of past FISM winners and was hosted by the incomparable Lucy Darling. Lucy is always a crowd pleaser, and the acts weren’t bad either. The real magic happens later in the evening around the bar area. I witnessed some real miracles. Magic is alive and well with the amount of young talent that was on hand. The MagiFest strives to promote the youth movement and offered several events open only to the kids. I should also mention that St. Louis was represented with myself, Barb Langston, Scott Smith, Randy Kalin, Jessie Bader, Steve Bolland and Dr. Steve Steer. If you get the chance, make plans to attend next year. You will be glad you did.”
Each month, members perform magic at the Rankin Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital located in Maryland Heights, MO. Dan Todd shared the following: “D. Jay and The Great Todd performed magic for the patients, their families, and also the staff at the hospital on February 13th. The audience applauded more than expected at times; they loved it. D. Jay’s act is as always a big hit with ropes magically changing in length, restoring themselves, and passing through each other. The audience was “Fooled Again.” They helped him add color to the act, and he turned coal into diamonds! The Great Todd opened the second act with Chico, the mind reader. Chico fell in and out of love again while proving he did know what letter was selected. Of course, the audience did catch him peeking. A rabbit was produced (substitute rabbit), the Seven Dwarfs made an appearance (six card repeat), and he performed his Dr. Seuss double book cover prediction.” The Ring really appreciates the members who donate their time to perform at the hospital each month. Thanks, D. Jay and Dan!
Michael W. McClure reports: “The first Volume of Magic Moments, our Ring’s recent video recording of member performances, is finalized and already in the hands of St. Louis area hospitals. This 36-minute production features family friendly magic acts by six of our talented members, and each one is interlaced with vibrant, interactive effects and humor. The constant segues from live performance to cartoon segments is very effective. It provides a fast pace to help retain the attention of the hospitalized children and their families, and also has original background music created to sustain the mood. Each hospital’s Activity Director has been overwhelmed with our offer, and upon receiving the video link and/or DVD, has expressed gratitude and praise for I.B.M. Ring 1’s considerate donation of time and talent for the comfort of their little clients. We stand ready to answer the call when in-person performances are again allowed, but for now, it is richly rewarding to have produced a product that will bring joy (and a needed distraction) to children and families during their times of difficulty. A second Volume is already being fashioned, and will be a welcome sequel once edited. In the months ahead, our plans include future filming that will focus on children-specific themes. I encourage every Ring to stretch their directorial skills and give this sort of project a try. It was great fun, for a great cause … what more could you ask for in a club activity? Please contact me if you have any questions, or just want to learn more about the undertaking. I can be reached at watson7654321@gmail.com.” The Ring really appreciates Michael for all he has done to make this project happen. Also, the members haven’t seen the completed project and can’t wait to see it.
DETAILS COMING SOON !!!
Happy New Year,
As this message is being written just prior to Christmas, I want to wish everyone a very warm and safe holiday and a wonderful new year.
With regrets, I was not able to make the meeting in December which is our annual Christmas party and white elephant gift exchange. From what I heard, everyone had a great time at the party and fun with the gift exchange.
Our next performance for Ranken Jordan will be on January 9, 2023. This is the second Monday of the month. We need volunteers for the performance. Please e-mail me if are are willing to perform for the children. Include your phone number in the contact information.
The Veterans and First Responders show was a great hit with the audience. We had about 180 guests to see the show. Everyone enjoyed the close-up performances in the lobby and the artists on stage. The best moment was when a little girl received a stuffed teddy bear from Steve Zuehlke. The young lady was overwhelmed with joy and couldn't believe that she was receiving the bear as a early gift. Also in attendance were Harry and Trudy Monti.
Our January meeting will be slated for video recording of our members performing effects that are level appropriate for children and adults. This recording is being made so that we can reach out to area children hospitals and other organizations. Many patients are still vulnerable to illnesses and these performances can help them while confined to their stay in the hospital. Please consider reaching out to Mike McClure if you are interested in performing one or two effects. Stand-up and close-up effects are welcomed.
Also, our member dues rate for the 2023 year is $20.00. This is still one of the lowest rates for local clubs. We offer so much for a modest amount. We will still continue to bring in lecturers and provide other opportunities for our club to flourish.
Our Next Meeting
Is Something Completely Different
April 5, 2023 at 7p.m.
Dielmann Recreation Center
11400 Olde Cabin Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63141