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The word Abracadabra derives from the Aramaic words Ahbra Kedahbra which translate to "I will create as I speak."

Hello Magi Friends!

the Annual IBM Convention in San Diego was a blast! There were lectures and shows from magicians such as Shawn Farquhar, Joshua Jay, Fielding West, Jeff Hobson, Fukai, David Roth, and many others. In addition, I had a great time competing in the Close Up Competition and the Strolling Olympics. It was a wonderful experience and I would recommend others give it a try next year.

Cal Tong

Vice President

IBM Ring 216

August 11, 2010

IBM Ring 216 Teach-In and Open Performance Night!!

We have some cool Teach-ins planned for the August meeting. Ken King will be teaching Tony Clark’s “Knife Through Jacket” so bring a dull dinner knife and a jacket for some hands-on lessons. President Fred Rasmussen will be teaching a 10 minute segment on “Applause” and Historian Jim Blashek will be lecturing on “the History of Magic.” In addition, Secretary Raahul Srinivasan will have a surprise teach-in for us. The last part of the meeting will be “Open Performance Night!” Here is your chance to work out those kinks in your new routines in front of a live audience or you can use this forum to prepare for the “Annual Ring 216 Close-Up Magic Competition” scheduled in October! We have 5 competitors already signed up for the event so if you are interested in joining the competition, send an email to Cal Tong (vicepresident@ring216.org).

Magician Sought

The Momilikayo Club is looking for a “Volunteer Magician” to perform a 10 minute act at the Saratoga Theater on August 8^th. Contact Fred Rasmussen (president@ring216.org) if you have any questions.

LAST MEETING - JULY 14TH

IBM Ring 216 Magic Auction and Flea Market

We held our Annual IBM RING 216 Auction/Swap Meet with sold out tables and a full house of magicians looking for bargains. Special thanks to the officers who coordinated this event: Rahuul for using the latest technology to track and manage the auction finances, Bill and Fred for helping to lead the event, and Sy, Patrick, and Cal for helping out with the inventory management. In addition, thanks to all of you who attended and supported the auction! Without you, there would not have been an auction!

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