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- January 2nd, 2024, 3:32 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Parent Assembly Magic Auction, Jan 11
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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...
- November 7th, 2023, 10:43 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New York Magic Conference - History of Magic Shops in New York
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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...
- July 8th, 2023, 7:32 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: NYC Magic Open Mic, Change of Location, Sun. 7/9
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- Views: 391
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 ...
- June 22nd, 2023, 9:45 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Next Magic Open Mic, July 9 in NYC
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- 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...
- 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...
- June 6th, 2023, 10:44 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New York Magic Conference - June 17
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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...
- 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.
- 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...
- April 14th, 2023, 2:36 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tonight's (4/14) Free Event w Arthur Trace in NYC
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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...
- March 31st, 2023, 8:18 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Salute to Magic show, April 15, NYC
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- 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...
- August 23rd, 2022, 9:36 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: 113th Salute to Magic Show
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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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- October 1st, 2021, 8:20 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Joshua Jay Lecture NYC tonight, 10/1
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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...
- June 17th, 2021, 2:13 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Salute to Magic • Live from Las Vegas • 6/22
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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...
- May 3rd, 2021, 10:29 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Magic Table
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- Views: 3863
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...
- May 3rd, 2021, 10:17 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Your Suggestions for the New Edition of Greater Magic
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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...
- September 1st, 2020, 6:47 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Salute to Magic. Thurs. 9/3
- Replies: 1
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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...
- February 16th, 2020, 1:55 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Jonathan Pendragon Lecture in NYC, March 6
- Replies: 2
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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...
- February 7th, 2020, 4:00 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Jonathan Pendragon Lecture in NYC, March 6
- Replies: 2
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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 ...
- January 2nd, 2020, 11:15 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Parent Assembly Auction • January 9
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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...
- 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.
- 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.
- May 27th, 2019, 8:39 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tony Spina
- Replies: 3
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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...
- March 25th, 2019, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Lucy Darling in NYC
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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)...
- 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
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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...
- 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
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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 ...
- 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/
http://magicsampa1.com/reminder-sampa1- ... magic-7pm/
- 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...
- December 6th, 2018, 10:50 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Ricky Jay Death
- Replies: 82
- Views: 29032
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...
- November 10th, 2018, 10:26 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: NYC Saturday Magic Group on the Move
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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...
- October 3rd, 2018, 9:13 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Peter DePaula Event on The Magic Show, in NYC
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- 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...
- September 11th, 2018, 9:42 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Peter DePaula Event on The Magic Show, in NYC
- Replies: 1
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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...
- July 15th, 2018, 11:11 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New Location for Saturday get-together in NYC
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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...
- 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
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
- 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.
- March 23rd, 2018, 11:41 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Salute to Magic show in NYC, April 14.
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- 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
This is a rare chance to see Krystyn perform in New York. Hope to see you there.
www.salutetomagic.com
- March 17th, 2018, 11:59 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Salute to Magic show in NYC, April 14.
- Replies: 1
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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...
- 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...
- March 2nd, 2018, 10:36 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Xavier Spade Lecture in NYC, March 2
- Replies: 2
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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.