Monthly Notice--May 2008

Meeting Date
Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Location
Beaverton Elks Lodge #1989
3500 S.W. 104^th Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97005

            Meeting Agenda

6:00 p.m.—Supper (Optional...see note below)
7:00 p.m.—Annual Teach-A-Trick
7:45 p.m.—Business Meeting
8:15 p.m.—ShowTime
9:00 p.m.—StarLight Magic

Assembly #59 Officers & Board

Annual Teach-A-Trick

We’re proud to announce that we are conducting our Annual Teach-A-Trick session at the May meeting.  This is our once-a-year chance for you to learn a bunch of new magic at one sitting.  We have already locked in ten members who are prepared to perform...then explain and teach... some of their favorite effects.  Experience says that the items taught will be suitable for you to do in close-up or parlor venues.  Remember, the concept here is for you to learn how to do the magic, not just watch it.  The session will move fast so bring a notepad and pencil.  This is one of our very special annual events...don't miss it!!  Be There!!!

May ShowTime Theme

Prez Cramer has declared that the themes for May will be "Productions or Vanishes."  As you know, either area opens up a significant bunch of possibilities.  If you're real clever, you might be able to present an effect that included a production and a vanish or vice versa.  If you do, you'll get double credit for the effort.  These "basic effect" areas are central to the world of magic.  If you can't make something appear or disappear, then just be yourself.  Any magic effect will be okay as long as you get up and perform.

StarLight Magic for May

In addition to the Teach-A-Trick highlighted above, more new magic will be taught during our StarLight Magic session.  The professors for May are Julian Thornton and Tom Waldrop.  They plan to teach some very unusual effects but, to the joy of the crowd, the effects will be easy to learn.  Julian has selected the "Beads of Prussia" as the subject of his magical contribution.  Tom is preparing to give instruction on the "Magic Knot in Rope" whereby a knot is tied without the magician letting go of the ends of the rope.  A brass ring is in the way to complicate matters.  Practice material will be provided but you may want to bring 4' to 5' of cord or rope to the meeting to follow the action better.

Meeting Refreshments

We have a new team of  "volunteer caterers" to "produce" the snacks for the May meeting. Dan Friedman and David McFarland jumped at the chance to sign up for this monthly pleasure.  While the compeers are "never" looking for anything real special, our monthly providers always seem to cook up some tasty goodies.  Just come to the meeting and enjoy a nice evening snack.

Our Magic Quote

"As magicians, we tend to spend a lot more time thinking about the effects themselves rather than the time between our effects and yet these transitional moments are at least as important as the moments during an effect."  Jay Sankey

Weekly Luncheons

The S.A.M. Assembly 59 sponsors no-host luncheons every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., at the Beaverton Elks Lodge.  These weekly events attract 6 to 10 magicians who are hungry for magic and the company of other magicians.  There's no pressure to perform magic.  There's no club business.  Just join us to have lunch from the cafeteria and then sit and talk magic with other area magicians.  You don't have to be a member of S.A.M. 59 nor the Elks Lodge to break bread with us.

Dining Availability on Meeting Night 

The Elks Lodge dining room is normally closed on Monday through Thursday evenings.  However, the Manager has agreed to have a food line available on our meeting nights from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The menu will be limited and will consist of at least one complete supper as well as soup, salad, sandwiches, and burgers.  Meal cost will be in the $4.00 to $7.00 range.  To keep the service, we need to try to have 15 to 20 members and guests enjoy a meal and chat before meeting time.  Please come and join us.