Indy Magic Lectures is proud to present an evening with Michael Ammar
Where: Irvington United Methodist Church (30 N. Audubon Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46219)
When: 7pm on Friday, October 9, 2009
Cost: Free for IML members. $25 at the door for nonmembers.
See Michael's website for a description of the lecture and a video clip. He is also potentially offering a workshop before the lecture. More details to come on that....
http://www.ammarmagic.com/
Indy Magic Lectures is proud to present an evening with Simon Lovell!
Where: Irvington United Methodist Church (30 N. Audubon Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46219)
When: 7pm on Thursday, September 24, 2009
Cost: Free for IML members. $25 at the door for nonmembers.
The procedure always seems to be the same- you go to a magic lecture only to see the magician advertising shamelessly for the products he offers to sell after the lecture. Sure, you may learn a sleight or two, but these are easily forgotten as you’re far too busy thinking about the small fortune you just spent on this freakin’ two hour lecture (with breaks, mind you).
Well, now you can relax — Lovell’s Lecture Lollapalooza is here!
As you may know, lovable lemming Simon Lovell has rarely lectured for the past 10 years. Well now, you’re in luck! Simon has decided to come back to share the tricks of his trade with YOU!
This is an intense magic lecture unlike any other you’ve ever seen. Yes, you WILL be blown away by the material Simon presents. Yes, you WILL learn delightfully easy yet incredibly mind-blowing routines that will fool even you. And yes, you WILL walk away with several different items that you can incorporate into your own repertoire. BUT – not only will you learn these things, you will learn the TRUE secrets of magic – the real methods behind the madness. Oh, and as a bonus, you’ll probably laugh a lot throughout the evening!
No matter what your skill level, Simon will have something for you! Whether you just started in magic or you are a seasoned professional, Simon’s lecture is guaranteed to improve your magic ability!
Simon gives away everything; presentation, structure, method, script – nothing is left out. He doesn’t simply teach you a routine and feed you to the lemmings – instead, he guides you through each effect and teaches you how to make them your own.
Here are just a few of the secrets you’ll learn at one of Simon’s lectures:
- How to make card tricks really fun for your audience.
- How to really sell the finale of an effect for a big reaction.
- How to approach groups, how long to perform, how to leave them applauding.
- How to create laughter in your performance.
- How to create the perfect give-away so you'll be remembered!
- The “real work” on various gambling techniques from a man who is one of the best.
- Many of Simon’s Strange and Unusual Hobbies (His Off-Broadway show of the same name is now in its fifth year of performances and winner of the 2009 Merlin Award!)
- The real work on Simon’s theory of the ‘Meow Before the Scream’ to really make your magic work!
And much, much more!
The benefits are obvious; the choice is yours. Put down that DVD, turn off the TV, and make your way to an experience that will change your outlook on magic for many years to come!
Indy Magic Lectures is proud to present an evening with Richard Turner!
Where: Irvington United Methodist Church (30 N. Audubon Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46219)
When: 7pm on Thursday, October 15, 2009
Cost: Free for IML members. $25 at the door for nonmembers.
Richard Turner Bio
RICHARD TURNER is a card mechanic. He does not do card tricks. He demonstrates the most difficult moves ever devised for cheating with cards.
His unparalleled touch with a pack of 52 has been written about and featured on dozens of TV specials around the globe, such asThat’s Incredible, Ripley’s Believe it or not, The 700 Club. The Paul Daniels Show on the BBC, and World Geniuses in Japan.
Publications across the country, including the Los Angeles Times, the Dallas Times Harold, the Orlando Sentinel, and cover story of Genii Magazine have profiled Mr. Turner.
He has performed for hundreds of CEOs of large corporations: AT&T, IBM, ARCO Chemical, USAA, Southwest Airlines, and many more.
He has entertained legends like Muhammad Ali, Johnny Carson, Gene Kelly, and Bob Hope. He cheated Brad Pit in the 2009 movie Tree of Life.
Events at which Richard has spoken include the 42ndAnnual National Security Forum at the Air War College. D I A (Defense Intelligence Agency), Bolen Air force Base in Washington DC. He has also appeared before many excited students with Secretary of State, General Colin Powell.
Mr. Turner has received numerous acknowledgements, including the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, Rotary Leadership Award, Honorary Commander in the US Air Force, and Honorary Naval Flight Officer.
He has won the Golden Lion Award given by Siegfried and Roy and is in The Magic Castle’s Hall of Fame. He is also listed in Believe the Unbelievable Book of World Records for his eight-coin roll.
Richard Turner is a Master in the martial arts, holding a fifth degree black belt in karate. His black belt test, ten rounds of three minutes each, was so grueling it was televised and appeared on the front page of the sports section of the Los Angeles Times.
He has designed and created a series of board and puzzle games including Batty and Texas Showdown. Richard has produced a bestselling DVD series on advance card table technique that is used by casinos and card men around the globe.
Due to the uncanny feel he has in his fingers, for years Richard has worked as the touch analyst for the largest card manufacturer in the world.
Mr. Turner is also an author. His first novel is Re-Deal a Time-Travel thriller.
He is presently co-starring in a new stage show, Hoodwinked, the cast of which features four of the most renowned international con artists.
Richard has accomplished all this with vision four times lower than what is considered legally blind. A biography telling Richard’s unbelievable life story is soon to be released.
For further information check Richard Turner on the Web at www.richardturner52.com
Or actually view many of Richard’s skills at www.Youtube.com/Asa52
Richard Turner Bio
Richard Turner opens his lecture with his Magic Castle/Hoodwinked show. Then he will render particulars on the second deal, bottom deal and the center deal. According to the audience preference he will give details for palming, brushes, stacks, faults shuffles and cuts, shifts, card switches and more. If you derive joy from card magic or gambling artifice this lecture is for you.
Quotes from card legends and lovers of card magic.
“Having seen countless numbers of card experts execute for over eighty years, I consider Richard Turner to be by far the most skillful. He performs the most difficult moves with the greatest ease. I doubt if anyone can equal him.” “He does things with cards that no one else in the world can do----no one. I don’t care if you go to China, France or Germany, he does things that no one else can do and he performs them beautifully.”
Dai Vernon September 16 1987
Your deals rank with the best I have seen over the years—and I have seen many.
Herb Zarrow
"A world class cardman and technician supreme, Richard Turner is the real deal! As one of the finest card technicians on the planet, Richard advances the science of card manipulation to heights never dreamed of!"
Steve Forte December 12 2005
"Richard Turner's masterful, magical, manipulation of playing cards is incomparable."
Tony Giorgio February 8 2007
Technicians as a rule are not usually good actors or entertainers. Richard turner is all three.
Ed Marlo 1978
“Richard Turner is the greatest card mechanic of all time.”
Muhammad Ali 1982
They call me eagle eye Charlie, Charlie sees everything Kid, I can’t see it Kid, I can’t see it!”
Charlie Miller 1981
“You have our greatest admiration.”
Siegfried and Roy 1991
To my friend Richard Turner, in my opinion, the finest exponent of gambling sleight of hand, that I have ever known.
Larry Jennings 1987
For me, Richard is by far the finest exponent of crooked card dealing I have ever seen.
Fred Robinson 1983
You deserve your reputation as the most skilled card cheater in the world.
Michael Skinner 1991
“That’s not just incredible----that’s enough to make a poker player want to take up Scrabble.”
John Davidson --- That’s Incredible
“Among gamblers, men like Richard Turner are as much feared as they are respected.”
Jack Palance --- Ripley’s Believe It or Not
It’s not hard to see why Richard Turner is regarded world-wide as the greatest card mechanic living or dead. It’s not easy to see what Richard does with the cards. He can shuffle the deck numerous times using various methods only to have the deck turn out in perfect numerical order. He can deal winning hands to any player a patron selects in a mock poker game. And don’t try your luck against him in Three Card Monte, you’ll never be able to follow the ace.
--- San Antonio Express News
He can deal a full house, four aces, whatever you want and make it look as if it were all a coincidence. He’ll even let you cut the deck, shuffle the cards, deal the hand and he’ll get a full house.
--- The Orlando Sentinel
Richard Turner has a feel for cards. Ask him to cut twenty-eight and he casually picks off exactly twenty-eight. It’s all done by feel.
--- Dallas Times Herald
They are remarkable hands. Hands any surgeon would be proud to affix to his or her wrists. Hands that unerringly pluck the aces from the deck and have made him one of the world’s greatest card dealers.
--- Los Angeles Times
Indy Magic Lectures is proud to present an evening with Jay Sankey!
Where: Irvington United Methodist Church (30 N. Audubon Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46219)
When: 7pm on Monday, June 29, 2009
Cost: Free for IML members. $25 at the door for nonmembers.
Jay Sankey
With an all new lecture!
Jay Sankey is a true magician's magician and is widely considered to be one of the most original thinkers and finest magic teachers alive today. He is also one of the most prolific magic creators on the planet. While many of his especially creative contemporaries have a few dozen original routines to their credit, at last count Jay has created over 500 original street magic illusions.
As a performer, Jay has headlined at comedy clubs and mystified audiences at private parties, trade shows, banquets and corporate functions. Jay has also worked as a consultant for many of the world's most well known magicians including Criss Angel, Keith Barry and David Copperfield. Even David Blaine has been seen using Jay's magic tricks!
What's in Jay Sankey's all new lecture?
Jay’s lectures are famous for the quality of info plus ENTERTAINMENT value. Be prepared to laugh…a lot. During his outstanding lecture you will hear wild asides and off the wall stories combined with learning valuable information about many effects. He won’t be covering just a small handful of effects. He will cover MANY. This lecture will feature both magic and mentalism. There will be a real variety of stuff, both close-up and stand-up. But the emphasis will be on visual stuff that is relatively
EASY to do! It is impossible to list all of the effects he will teach. If you have viewed any of Jay Sankey’s DVD’s, then you are aware of his voluminous works…like drinking from a fire hydrant. There will definitely be something for everyone.
This is your rare chance to see Jay Sankey LIVE! Just consider the options…hmm. It has been nearly a decade since Jay has lectured through our area so who knows how long it will be before he returns? This will indeed be a lecture you won't forget! This will not just be a lecture but a full on SHOW! Don’t miss out on this one!
Indy Magic Lectures is proud to present an evening with Martin Lewis
Where: Irvington United Methodist Church (30 N. Audubon Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46219)
When: 7pm on Thurs, May 14, 2009
Martin's magic is legendary and his lectures are famous for containing alot of great material using props that you can pick up from him or easily make yourself at home! Come join us for a great evening. His lecture will include:
Part one, stand up magic.
Crystal gazing
A spectator slowly names the card that the audience is thinking of by gazing into a crystal ball. Martin’s method is as amazing as the effect.
Simplified Technicolor Prediction
A New method for my comedy prediction routine, which includes a great idea by Mike Porstmann.
Precognition
My latest effect, a video prediction system, with it you can foretell a video event before it happens. Max Maven said about it, "The roots of the effect go back 400 years - but Martin Lewis has yanked it into the 21st century. It was worth the wait.
The Hathaway Houlette
Three cards rise up from an examined jumbo deck which is inside a clear houlette suspended on ribbons held by you and a spectator - under seemingly impossible conditions - yet totally under your control. Martin shows everything, and he should know, the trick having been in his act for over 30 years.
Sketchpad Card Rise
This time around Martin show a variation of his classic effect "Cardiographic", this time, how to do ir for birthday parties, a great routine from friend Brian Scott.
Undivided
My new and exciting handling for the classic "Torn and Restored Cigarette Paper" that relies on subtlety rather than dexterity. A handling that makes the effect clearly visible for two or two hundred! I will show you can perform this ultra clean restoration, which has consistently baffled magicians and laymen alike.
The Bamboo Mat
This is my signature stage effect, and has been since 1986. Some might call it a Japanese "Troublewit," I call it repeat bookings - it is the most talked about effect from my show.
Part two, close up magic.
Business Card-iographic Spelling Collins Aces The Stampede Second The Sidewalk Shuffle
You show an image of a deck, drawn on your business card. Slowly, and in full view, a drawing of a selected card rises from it. You then give it away as a souvenir. Business Card-iographic is a stunning promotional giveaway, that your customer will keep for years.
Is my version of the Stanley Collins "Omega Ace Experiment" any good? Ask Bill Malone or Michael Ammar, they are among the many who perform it.
The Point of Arrival
Two marked cards vanish from the deck and join the ten in a handkerchief. A detailed exercise in misdirection.
Deal cards out from under a postage stamp in this highly visual illusion. Paul Harris is considering this for David Blaine so look out...
Martin's classic jumbo monte effect, still used by magicians everywhere, after 30 plus years.
Mcabee Rings
The most elegant close up linking ring routine, with gold bracelets, which is eventually left for examination.
SAM-IBM Holiday Brunch and Magic Extravaganza
SAM Assembly31 and IBM Ring 10 are pleased to announce that on December 7, 2008 we will once again be presenting a magical holiday show and brunch. Like last year the magical event of the year will be held at the Murat in downtown Indianapolis. This is a fully catered Sunday all-you-can-eat brunch with choices of foods that the entire family can enjoy.
Tickets for the Brunch are only $15 for persons 12 and older, $8 for kids under 12 and babies/toddlers two and under are free. The meal will be served from Noon until 1 p.m. Contact Dale Benson (at dalebenson@sbcglobal.net) or any of your SAM or IBM officers to reserve your place at the magical brunch.
November Meeting : McDonald's Aces
November 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Mystic Tie Lodge. The Classics of Magic Theme for the month is McDonald’s Aces. Come share your routines. Learn from the best. You are welcome to share some any other magical routine that you want. Come join in the fun.
Late News! Harry Allen of Daytona Magic
December 3 at 7 p.m. at Mystic Tie Lodge SAM 31 will be hosting Harry Allen of Daytona Magic, Inc. This is a dealer show lecture which is free and open to all magicians (whether they be SAM, IBM or FCM). This is Assembly 31’s special Holiday gift to all of our members and to our fellow compeers. Harry Allen has promised a “fast paced two hour lecture covering both stage and close up magic.” He will be bringing tons of magic with him to fill your Christmas stockings or to buy that special gift for that special friend of yours. In addition to their standard magic he will be bringing new, just released effects as well. If there is some item that you specially want to purchase please let Steve Spence know and Harry Allen has promised to be sure to bring it with him. Let’s pack the house.
Lecture: Rick Merrill - 2006 FISM Close-up Champion
Start time: TBA. Location: TBA. For additional information contact Jim Croop or call (317) 726-0811 or contact Steve Spence or call (317) 722-0429.
In April or May 2009, Rick Merrill will astound us with his magic.
Lecture: Mark Mason
Start time: TBA. Location: TBA. For additional information contact Jim Croop or call (317) 726-0811 or contact Steve Spence or call (317) 722-0429.
In March or April 2009, Mark Mason will astound us with his magic.
Lecture: Troy Hooser
Start time is 7:00 pm. Location: Irvington United Methodist Church (30 N. Audubon Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46219) . For additional information contact Jim Croop or call (317) 726-0811 or contact Steve Spence or call (317) 722-0429.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m, Troy Hooser will astound us with his magic.
"Discover Troy Hooser’s New Magic Lecture”
Straight from the mind of Troy Hooser and into your repertoire
This new lecture is packed with Troy’s favorite routines. Each routine is demonstrated and concisely explained. In addition, Troy describes all the subtleties and finesses required to perform each routine.
Here’s a preview of the NEW lecture:
Three Coin effects, Three Card effects, Three Misc effects
Plus a few extra routines
Just Two Coins
Just two normal coins vanish & appear at will
Coin Across 101
Start loaded. End clean.
Coins to the Bagless Purse
Three coins melt away visually as they are tossed to the bagless purse.
Four Card Monte
My favorite card routine, easy and fun to perform and worth the price of the lecture alone.
Troy’s Ace’s
A easy to do Ace production with a incredibly colorful ending.
Personality Prognosticator
A prediction with a killer ending and also easy to perform.
Rubber Lock
Two rubber bands link, unlink and then lock themselves together visually!
Bottomless Box
Two crystal balls are magically produced with the bottomless box.
Lace’s & Ring
A ribbon and ring routine with the bottomless
box. Visual and fun for any audience.
All Nine Incredible Effects are Available on One DVD
Lecture Notes From The Basement
Location:
Irvington United Methodist Church is located on the east side of Indianapolis in the historic community of Irvington. The church is just north of E. Washington St. on Audubon Rd., which is situated between the two major streets of Ritter Ave. and Arlington Ave.
The lecture will be presented in the Parlor on the 2nd floor. You may enter on the east side of the building, which is the right side as you approach the building on Audubon. Please plan to arrive a bit early at this new location as we hope to start promptly at 7. See the map below for clarification.
Parking: You may park anywhere around the circle that surrounds the church or in the designated church lot just off Layman Ave. Layman Ave is 1 block west of Audubon. Once again please see the map below for clarification.
Directions
From the North:
- Take I-465 East anywhere on the north side.
- Take the Washington St. exit ramp (Exit 46).
- Bear right onto Washington St. going west.
- Turn right on Audubon Rd. (this intersection has a stoplight; look for a Starbucks on your right)
- The church will be directly in sight within a roundabout.
From the West:
- Take I-465 South anywhere on the west side.
- Get on I-70 East at Exit 9a.
- Take the Emerson Ave. exit ramp (Exit 87).
- Bear right onto Emerson.
- Continue south on Emerson to Washington St.
- Turn left on Washington.
- Turn left on Audubon Rd. (this intersection has a stoplight; look for a Starbucks on your left)
- The church will be directly in sight within a roundabout.
From the South:
- Take I-465 East anywhere on the south side.
- Take the Washington St. exit ramp (Exit 46).
- Bear right onto Washington St. going west.
- Turn right on Audubon Rd. (this intersection has a stoplight; look for a Starbucks on your right)
- The church will be directly in sight within a roundabout.
From the East:
- Take I-465 North or South to Washington St (depending on your starting location)
- Take the Washington St. exit ramp (Exit 46).
- Bear right onto Washington St. going west.
- Turn right on Audubon Rd. (this intersection has a stoplight; look for a Starbucks on your right)
- The church will be directly in sight within a roundabout.
Lecture: Nathan Kranzo
Start time is 7:00 pm. Location: Wile Hall. For additional information contact Jim Croop or call (317) 726-0811 or contact Steve Spence or call (317) 722-0429.
On Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Wile Hall, Nathan Kranzo will astound us with his magic. Nathan Kranzo is a full time entertainer who has acquired a reputation for creating unique and original magic. Born and raised in Michigan Nathan honed his entertainment skills in the resorts of northern Michigan and then went on to tour the country mastering his craft.
Nathan is now one of the top magical entertainers in the midwest. His original magic creations have been published in national and worldwide publications like Magic Magazine, Genii Magazine, The Penumbra, Antinomy, Channel One, and The Linking Ring Magazine.
Nathan has performed in over 80 cities in the United States and Canada as well as France, England, Holland, and Japan. Nathan has performed at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California where he received RAVE reviews. In 2004 Nathan was a consultant for the series The Virtual Magician which aired in over 40 Countries! Most recently In 2005 Nathan was a consultant for Penn and Teller’s NBC special.
Nathan will teach effects ideas from his working repertoire including these highlights…
Lecture: Mike Powers
Start time is 7:00 pm. Location: Wile Hall. For additional information contact Jim Croop or call (317) 726-0811 or contact Steve Spence or call (317) 722-0429.
On Tuesday, August 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Wile Hall, Mike Powers will astound us with his magic. Mike is the author of several books such as Powerful Magic (1983), Top Secret Stuff (1991), Power Plays (2006). He has also created and marketed many magical effects including Diminishing Returns, Quarter Fusion, Holey Terror I and II, Impromptu Terror, International Reverse Matrix, Ultimate Color Changing Card Case, Plastic Lady, JAZZ Fusion,The PM Principle, Swinger, 50% Transpo, PhotoSurrealism, The Impossible Travellers, Visual Impossible Penetration (VIP), Flicker. His lecture is unique and informative and promises to be educational and entertaining for everyone.
Holiday Dinner and Show - Dec 9, 2007
Come one, come all to the annual S.A.M./I.B.M./F.C.M./S.Y.M. holiday gathering. This year's event will be even bigger and better than usual. This year's extravaganza is being held at the Murat Shrine located in downtown Indianapolis at 510 N. New Jersey St. Instead of a pitch-in we are trying something a little fancier this year. There will be a full, all-you-can-eat catered brunch beginning at 1:00 p.m. The cost of the meal is $13.50 for each person 12 and older and only $5.00 for everyone under 12. The feast will be truly wonderful for the entire family. However, if you don't want to eat, feel free to come to the Holiday magic show which will follow the food at 2:00 p.m., downstairs in the Corinthian room. The magic show is completely free and will feature a wide variety of top notch entertainers. Please come, bring your family and friends. This show is open to all who enjoy magic and being entertained. You won't want to miss this truly magical event.
In order to properly anticipate the number who will be in attendance we ask that you RSVP your attendance to either Steve Spence (722-0429) or Jim Croop (726-0811) and let us know how many will be in you party and also whether you will be attending both the brunch and the show or whether you will only be attending one or the other. We'll see you there.
Lecture: Jon Armstrong
Start time is 7:00 pm. Lecture fee: $15.00 for I.B.M-S.A.M.-F.C.M.. members, $10.00 for S.Y.M. members, $25.00 for non-members, and $5.00 for spouse. For additional information contact Jim Croop or call (317) 726-0811 or contact Steve Spence or call (317) 722-0429.
On Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Wile Hall, Jon Armstrong will dazzle and entertain us while at the same time teach us how to truly amaze our audience. Jon Armstrong is more than just another “card guy”. He was awarded the title of close-up magician of the year at the Magic Castle's recent award banquet in April 2007 (in addition to being one of the Magic Castle's most in demand performers). Last year he was featured on the cover of Genii magazine, and he just inked a deal with L&L publishing to produce a three volume DVD of his material. He is a featured performer at this year’s LVMI close-up convention and competed at FISM. And that’s just in the magic world!
Meeting : Monday Sept 10, 2007
Theme: Your favorite trick/illusion
Everyone is invited to bring their favorite trick or illusion to the
meeting at to share it with your Compeers. Harry Riser will be presenting
his world famous 'Teach-a-Trick' involving a chop cup routine. Don't miss
all the fun.
Lecture : Tom Craven
Tom Craven will be lecturing on July 12th, 2007. Check back for additional info.
