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by Herb
January 2nd, 2024, 3:32 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Parent Assembly Magic Auction, Jan 11
Replies: 0
Views: 871

Parent Assembly Magic Auction, Jan 11

Friends - the Parent Assembly magic auction will be held Thursday, Jan 11. Doors will open at 7:30 pm. If you are in the New York City area this is a great place to find magic treasures and bargains as Parent Assembly members and others put unique magic items on the block. The auction is a fund-rais...
by Herb
November 7th, 2023, 10:43 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New York Magic Conference - History of Magic Shops in New York
Replies: 0
Views: 886

New York Magic Conference - History of Magic Shops in New York

The second New York Magic Conference, Saturday, November 11, is focusing on magic history, particularly the history of magic shops in New York. Robert Dadras has organized a great bill of presenters, tracing the history of magic shops in New York from the days before Martinka through today. The part...
by Herb
July 8th, 2023, 7:32 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: NYC Magic Open Mic, Change of Location, Sun. 7/9
Replies: 0
Views: 390

NYC Magic Open Mic, Change of Location, Sun. 7/9

Friends - Due to issues beyond our control there has been a change in the venue of tomorrow's Magic Open Mic, hosted by Myron the Magnificent. It is still on for tomorrow, Sunday, evening July 9, but now at Sunlight Studios, 321 West 44th Street, Suite 202 which is on the same block as the previous ...
by Herb
June 22nd, 2023, 9:45 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Next Magic Open Mic, July 9 in NYC
Replies: 0
Views: 390

Next Magic Open Mic, July 9 in NYC

Friends - We had a great evening earlier this month for the launch of the Open Mic at the Rose Room (hosted by Myron the Magnificent). There was a good mix of established magicians working on new material, people trying out experimental routines, etc. We will continue this on Sunday, July 9 (at a sl...
by Herb
June 7th, 2023, 10:33 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: LA Times article about Magic Castle
Replies: 18
Views: 3589

Re: LA Times article about Magic Castle

The L. A. Times is part of the Apple News service, which has a one-month free trial. So if you're interested you can sign up and read the piece. The article is available in the "Travel" section of the Times. Although it acknowledges the problems of the past, it's basically an upbeat profil...
by Herb
June 6th, 2023, 10:44 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New York Magic Conference - June 17
Replies: 0
Views: 1140

New York Magic Conference - June 17

Friends - The New York Magic Conference will bring together New York's magic community for a one-day conference on Saturday, June 17. The event features a lineup of accomplished conjurors and innovative fresh faces who will appear in lectures and performances throughout the day. There also will be d...
by Herb
June 1st, 2023, 2:41 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Open Mic in NYC
Replies: 2
Views: 505

Re: Magic Open Mic in NYC

Thanks Alfred. Yes - it's kind of a chicken and egg thing that getting material in shape to perform it for an audience requires working on it in front of an audience. I hope this open mic provides folks the chance to make progress on material in a kind of low stress setting.
by Herb
May 29th, 2023, 12:52 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Open Mic in NYC
Replies: 2
Views: 505

Magic Open Mic in NYC

Hello Friends, There is a new magic open mic launching in New York, this coming Sunday evening, June 4. The event is free to magicians who wish to perform as well as audience members who want to enjoy the conjuring. It should be a great opportunity for anyone working on new material, brushing up old...
by Herb
April 14th, 2023, 2:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tonight's (4/14) Free Event w Arthur Trace in NYC
Replies: 0
Views: 437

Tonight's (4/14) Free Event w Arthur Trace in NYC

Hello Friends, Arthur Trace is the headliner of our Salute to Magic show tomorrow, but tonight (4/14) he'll be participating in a free event - a conversation about his career, how he creates his innovative magic, his experiences as an award winner at FISM, his experiences on national TV broadcasts a...
by Herb
March 31st, 2023, 8:18 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Salute to Magic show, April 15, NYC
Replies: 0
Views: 517

Salute to Magic show, April 15, NYC

Friends - Parent Assembly has been presenting the Salute to Magic shows annually in New York since 1909. One of the great things about these shows is the opportunity to see a diverse range of top-notch acts together in one event. For example at the show coming up on April 15 we have Arthur Trace , a...
by Herb
August 23rd, 2022, 9:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: 113th Salute to Magic Show
Replies: 0
Views: 812

113th Salute to Magic Show

Hello Friends, The Salute to Magic show returns, live and in person in NYC on September 17. The show will honor Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz for their contributions to magic - and also has an amazing bill of magicians including Lucy Darling , Jeremy Mikaelson , TJ Tana , and Rachel Wax - plus sp...
by Herb
May 5th, 2022, 5:20 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tribute to Presto, Friday, May 6 - New York, NY
Replies: 1
Views: 547

Re: Tribute to Presto, Friday, May 6 - New York, NY

Hi - we hope to see some folks from the New York area at our free event tomorrow (Friday, May 6) honoring Earl Presto Johnson. Aside from the remembrances of his notable friends who will be in attendance (and online) we also have some great video that most people will not have previously seen. We an...
by Herb
April 28th, 2022, 7:39 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tribute to Presto, Friday, May 6 - New York, NY
Replies: 1
Views: 547

Tribute to Presto, Friday, May 6 - New York, NY

To magicians who knew him Earl Presto Johnson was an influential, innovative, and generous magician who performed in the New York City area from the 1940s until not long before he died in 2009. Parent Assembly will pay tribute to Presto on Friday May 6 at a free in-person event in midtown Manhattan ...
by Herb
October 1st, 2021, 8:20 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Joshua Jay Lecture NYC tonight, 10/1
Replies: 5
Views: 878

Joshua Jay Lecture NYC tonight, 10/1

Hi Folks, Joshua Jay has a great (new) lecture planned for tonight, 10/1, in New York (presented by Parent Assembly of the S.A.M.) Details are at the following link. $20 tickets can be purchased at the door. Proof of vaccine required. http://magicsampa1.com/joshua-jay-lecture/ We hope to see you the...
by Herb
June 17th, 2021, 2:13 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Salute to Magic • Live from Las Vegas • 6/22
Replies: 0
Views: 377

Salute to Magic • Live from Las Vegas • 6/22

Since 1909 the Parent Assembly's Salute to Magic show has been a highlight of the New York City magic season. But strange times cause interesting developments. This year the show will be coming live from Las Vegas on Tuesday, June 22. The Salute will be performed for a small audience in Las Vegas bu...
by Herb
May 3rd, 2021, 10:29 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Magic Table
Replies: 0
Views: 3861

The Magic Table

Parent Assembly - the NYC chapter of the S.A.M., established The Magic Table in 1944 as a lunchtime gathering for magicians - and for years it was an active hub for local conjurors and a way-station for out of town visitors. The group met in various Times Square restaurants until last March. However...
by Herb
May 3rd, 2021, 10:17 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Your Suggestions for the New Edition of Greater Magic
Replies: 65
Views: 11178

Re: Your Suggestions for the New Edition of Greater Magic

I'm sure there would be varying points of view about this, but a book looking at the contemporary state of magic should probably at least acknowledge if not delve into virtual magic, which it seems this year has developed into an established sub-field. I'm sure we are at the early stages of this, bu...
by Herb
September 1st, 2020, 6:47 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Salute to Magic. Thurs. 9/3
Replies: 1
Views: 885

Salute to Magic. Thurs. 9/3

Friends - Parent Assembly #1 of the S.A.M. is presenting the 111th Salute to Magic show virtually this Thursday, September 3, at 8 pm (Eastern time). This is of course an unusual year, but we felt it was important to continue the tradition of producing our annual show, usually presented in a theatre...
by Herb
February 16th, 2020, 1:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Jonathan Pendragon Lecture in NYC, March 6
Replies: 2
Views: 2270

Re: Jonathan Pendragon Lecture in NYC, March 6

Hello Folks - Here are some more details regarding Jonathan Pendragon's upcoming lecture in New York. Jonathan Pendragon, legendary performer and theorist, presents a two-part lecture with effects which are all “A” material in his regular, working, repertoire. The first part covers stage personality...
by Herb
February 7th, 2020, 4:00 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Jonathan Pendragon Lecture in NYC, March 6
Replies: 2
Views: 2270

Jonathan Pendragon Lecture in NYC, March 6

Friends - Parent Assembly #1 of the S.A.M. is presenting a lecture with legendary magician Jonathan Pendragon on Friday, March 6 in New York City. The lecture will be held at Pearl Studios, on Eighth Avenue (near West 35th Street). Attendance is free for members of Parent Assembly, but we do have a ...
by Herb
January 2nd, 2020, 11:15 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Parent Assembly Auction • January 9
Replies: 0
Views: 879

Parent Assembly Auction • January 9

Parent Assembly Magic Auction • Thursday, January 9 Pearl Studios, 500 Eighth Avenue, room 408 (between 35th & 36th), New York City 8 p.m. Please join Parent Assembly, Society of American Magicians, for bargains, and hard-to-find items at its 2020 magic auction. Parent Assembly members will be s...
by Herb
September 2nd, 2019, 7:28 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Various Books/DVDs For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 1162

Re: Various Books/DVDs For Sale

Hello - How should you be contacted? I am interested in In Order to Amaze and Memorandum. I sent you a PM through the Genii Forum mailbox. Thanks.
by Herb
June 11th, 2019, 11:24 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Derek DelGaudio interviews Frank Oz
Replies: 1
Views: 917

Re: Derek DelGaudio interviews Frank Oz

There are some great perspectives in this. Thanks for posting.
by Herb
May 27th, 2019, 8:39 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tony Spina
Replies: 3
Views: 2142

Tony Spina

Hello - I have heard from a couple different sources that Tony Spina, the former owner of Tannen's, passed away. According to the link below his funeral was May 23. I hope that I'm not mistaken in this, but the reports do seem credible. I'm a little surprised there hasn't been too much comment on th...
by Herb
March 25th, 2019, 2:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Lucy Darling in NYC
Replies: 0
Views: 1087

Lucy Darling in NYC

Friends - As you may know, Lucy Darling was recently nominated for the AMA stage magic award. On top of that she's geen generating great feedback for her performances at the Magic Castle and many other venues and also through the contributions made via her podcast Shezam (hosted with Kayla Drescher)...
by Herb
March 8th, 2019, 7:45 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Asi Wind, Shawn Farquhar, Carisa Hendrix, Bobby Torkova in Salute to Magic show March 30 in NYC
Replies: 1
Views: 1036

Re: Asi Wind, Shawn Farquhar, Carisa Hendrix, Bobby Torkova in Salute to Magic show March 30 in NYC

We are very excited that Carisa Hendrix, who is the host and a featured performer in our upcoming Salute to Magic show here in NYC was nominated for an AMA award in the stage magic category. Congratulations Carisa! She is on the bill with Asi Wind, Shawn Farquhar and Bobby Torkova - March 30. Detail...
by Herb
February 4th, 2019, 1:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Asi Wind, Shawn Farquhar, Carisa Hendrix, Bobby Torkova in Salute to Magic show March 30 in NYC
Replies: 1
Views: 1036

Asi Wind, Shawn Farquhar, Carisa Hendrix, Bobby Torkova in Salute to Magic show March 30 in NYC

Friends - The Parent Assembly of the S. A. M. has presented the Salute to Magic in New York City since 1909. We think this year's show--on Saturday, March 30--is going to be one of the best. It features Asi Wind, Shawn Farquhar, Carisa Hendrix and Bobby Torkova . We will also be honoring David Kaye ...
by Herb
January 8th, 2019, 9:00 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Auction in NYC, from Parent Assembly #1 (new date)
Replies: 1
Views: 548

Re: Magic Auction in NYC, from Parent Assembly #1 (new date)

Please note that the club has announced there is a fee to attend the auction for non members. The details can be found here.

http://magicsampa1.com/reminder-sampa1- ... magic-7pm/
by Herb
January 5th, 2019, 1:10 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Auction in NYC, from Parent Assembly #1 (new date)
Replies: 1
Views: 548

Magic Auction in NYC, from Parent Assembly #1 (new date)

The annual magic auction of the Parent Assembly of the S. A. M. in New York provides an opportunity for magic lovers and collectors to bid on rare magic items, find bargains on tricks, books, and videos, and ponder the mysterious tubes, hidden gimmicks, trick decks and other wonderful magic items of...
by Herb
December 6th, 2018, 10:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Ricky Jay Death
Replies: 82
Views: 29025

Re: Ricky Jay Death

I've just posted an interview with David Roth about Ricky at "Magic in New York," my web site which covers the New York magic scene. David and Ricky were longtime friends and David was Ricky's backstage assistant on many renditions of Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants as well as the later sh...
by Herb
November 10th, 2018, 10:26 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: NYC Saturday Magic Group on the Move
Replies: 1
Views: 612

NYC Saturday Magic Group on the Move

The New York City Saturday magic group has moved to another location - A & H Deli, 431 Seventh Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets - across from Madison Square Garden. The group meets in the upstairs dining area. This is the group that years ago met at Reuben's Deli and until recently was meet...
by Herb
October 3rd, 2018, 9:13 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Peter DePaula Event on The Magic Show, in NYC
Replies: 1
Views: 1090

Re: Peter DePaula Event on The Magic Show, in NYC

Our event with Peter DePaula, who starred in the national tour of The Magic Show in 1974 and 1975 is being held tomorrow night, October 4. The details are in the main post. Peter has a ton of stories to tell about his experiences in the show including how he was cast, how he learned the materials, w...
by Herb
September 11th, 2018, 9:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Peter DePaula Event on The Magic Show, in NYC
Replies: 1
Views: 1090

Peter DePaula Event on The Magic Show, in NYC

Friends, On October 4, The Parent Assembly of the Society of American Magicians is presenting, “ The Magic Show” the Musical and Me , a presentation and lecture by Peter DePaula. After the huge success of The Magic Show on Broadway in 1974 Peter was selected to play the lead role of The Magican in t...
by Herb
July 15th, 2018, 11:11 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New Location for Saturday get-together in NYC
Replies: 0
Views: 1262

New Location for Saturday get-together in NYC

FYI - The group of magicians that meets on Saturdays in New York City is now getting together in a new location. The group meets in an upstairs dining area at 33 Gourmet Deli, at 157 West 33rd Street, between 6th and 7th AVENUE. Until recently the group was meeting at Cafe Rustico, a pizza shop. Tha...
by Herb
June 6th, 2018, 9:25 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Madrid
Replies: 1
Views: 9036

Madrid

Hello,

I will be in Madrid next week (starting June 10) and am hoping to connect with magicians while there. Any suggestions re shops, shows, meetings etc appreciated. Hoping to go to the SEI meeting/lecture on Mon...Thanks.

Herb
by Herb
March 28th, 2018, 9:56 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Magicians of Coney Island, a free event, March 28 in NYC
Replies: 1
Views: 1304

Re: The Magicians of Coney Island, a free event, March 28 in NYC

Hello Folks - This is tonight. Hope some folks can make it. There will be performances by Richard Cohn, Mark Mitton, George Schindler and myself that illustrate our conversation about the history of magic at Coney Island.
by Herb
March 23rd, 2018, 11:41 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Salute to Magic show in NYC, April 14.
Replies: 1
Views: 905

Re: Salute to Magic show in NYC, April 14.

An update, Krystyn Lambert is now included in the cast of The Salute to Magic (April 14 at the Haft Theater, West 27th Street in NYC).

This is a rare chance to see Krystyn perform in New York. Hope to see you there.

www.salutetomagic.com
by Herb
March 17th, 2018, 11:59 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Salute to Magic show in NYC, April 14.
Replies: 1
Views: 905

Salute to Magic show in NYC, April 14.

This year's Salute to Magic show has a bill of amazing talent which includes: Harrison Greenbaum, Elliot Zimet, Mike Bent, John Bundy & Morgan and Keith Nelson . I'm sure these folks are familiar to most of you here, but they include magicians who have appeared on America's Got Talent , and Penn...
by Herb
March 7th, 2018, 12:07 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Magicians of Coney Island, a free event, March 28 in NYC
Replies: 1
Views: 1304

The Magicians of Coney Island, a free event, March 28 in NYC

Friends - Richard Cohn, Mark Mitton, George Schindler and myself will participate in a free event, March 28, looking at the history of Magic at Coney Island. The event will feature performances inspired by notable magicians who performed in the realm of Coney Island's escapist shores, as well as con...
by Herb
March 2nd, 2018, 10:36 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Xavier Spade Lecture in NYC, March 2
Replies: 2
Views: 669

Re: Xavier Spade Lecture in NYC, March 2

Hope to see some folks at the lecture tonight, at Fantasma. The lecture will be held after the S.A.M. Parent Assembly meeting. Doors open to public/nonmembers at about 7:45 p.m.

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