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February Update -- Michigan Magic EventsBy John Luka
Contact: johnlukamagic@gmail.com |
Below is a listing of "virtual"
lectures taking place in lieu of those requiring
your physical
presence. Some are free and for others there is a charge.
- February 25th - (Thursday) - Jania Taylor - American Museum Of Magic 2021 Magic Speaker Series - 7:00 PM (EST) - Magician and speaker, Jania Taylor, delves into the story of famous female sleight of hand artist, Suzy Wandas (1896-1986), through interviews with those who knew her. Wandas was born in Belgium, spoke five languages, pioneered her way through the male dominated magic profession, and eventually retired to Detroit. Register HERE for Zoom Presentation. Members: Free - non-members: $10.
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Coin Box Concepts by J. Burke Whittaker is almost four hours of material on the use of the coin box. It is not just coin box work. This is a full course on coin magic in general. It is currently available for FREE HERE. Coin Box Concepts has become a standard go to volume for every performer wanting to create amazing coin box routines because the ideas are practical and require little or no set-up, no sitting, or lapping. This makes these real-world workers that can be done nearly anywhere.
Be sure to call ahead before leaving to see if events are still taking place.
- Every Tuesday and Thursday live at 2pm join Lady Sarah and Keith Fields for ‘A cup of Tea’. The show promotes Detroit, it’s people and it’s businesses A bit of chat from some great local folk and a guest magician on each episode. It’s 30 minutes of fun and frolics with those crazy Brits! If you miss it, you can watch later. www.themagicsoiree.com or The Magic Soiree Facebook page.
- I.B.M. Ring 22 meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 749 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson, MI 48017. 48017 - Phone: (248) 589-0334 - From the intersection of 14 Mile and Main, go west on 14 Mile Rd. for a half mile. The church will be on the south side of the stree.
- Ann Arbor Magic Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Senate Coney Island - 34359 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 - Arrive at 6 p.m. to eat, meeting starts at 7 p..m
- Colon's Ring 386 Meeting takes place the third Thursday of the month at Five Star Pizza in Colon, MI. Business meeting at 6:00 PM with magic beginning at 6:30 PM.
- Children's Magic Classes are held every Saturday morning from 10 until 11 AM. Class topics will available on Wunderground Web's Calendar at www.wundergroundmagicshop.com. Call Paul for details at 248-280-5925.
- Adult Magic Workshops are held the first, third, fourth, and fifth (if any) Tuesday of each month (except when it falls on a holiday) from 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the dungeons of Wunderground Magic, 16 S. Main St., Clawson, MI 48017. Call Paul for details at 248-280-5925. Ages 14 and up. First Tuesday is Introductory Magic (on a monthly topic), $20.00 at the door. Third Tuesday is Executive Magic Class with performer George Tait who teaches magic you can use on the job to make a lasting impression on colleagues or customers. $30.00 at the door. Fourth Tuesday is Card Workers. Magic tricks, sleights, and flourishes with a deck of cards. $30.00 at the door. Fifth Tuesday (if month has one) is on a special topic and open to any suggestions.
- THE MONDAY MYSTICS -- meets every Monday at 7:00 PM,
except if on a major holiday night. Location: Camp Ticonderoga, 5725
Rochester Rd., Troy, MI 48085. Phone is(248) 828-2825. Web site is http://www.campticonderoga.com
. For more info. E-mail keithstickley@gmail.com.
- AT ABC MAGIC SHOP, 69 N Walnut, Mount Clemens, MI, 48043 -- FREE! Magic Class -- Every Saturday from 12 PM to 1 PM -- Free Magic Class for all. In these classes you will learn the basics of magic. This class is recommended for ages 5 and up. www.abcmagicshop.com.
- The S.A.M. (Society of American Magicians) meets every third Wednesday of the month in the ABC Magic Shop with snacks and beverages provided.
- The Wizards Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at the Bone Yard Restaurant, 30843 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 48150 (between Middlebelt Rd. and Merriman), phone: (734) 427-6500. If attending dinner arrive at 7pm. If attending for some magic and conversation arrive after 7:45pm. Meetings end around 9 - 9:30pm.
- The Motor City Juggling Club meets Wednesdays at 7:00pm at Oakland University, 2200 N. Squirrel Rd., Rochester, MI 48309. The juggling location is indoor at the Pawley Hall Atrium. Consult the website "Find Us" page http://www.mcjugglers.org/find_us/
- THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF MAGIC, 107 E. Michigan Avenue in Marshall, Michigan 49068, is open Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during the months of April, May, September and October, and Tuesday through Saturday in June, July and August (Adults $5/Children $3.50), or by request (269-781-7570). The mission of the American Museum of Magic is to inspire and delight the public with the wonder of magic, as well as to document and celebrate the contributions and resilience of the magician.
------------------------- Future Michigan Magic Day Conventions -------------------------
- Michigan Magic Day - ??? - Colon, MI, sponsored by Sterlini Magic