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Glenn Morphew to Lecture at June 5 Meeting

   Glenn Morphew will be our lecturer for the June 5^th Ring 50 meeting. This Chicago-area pro is very well regarded across the magic community for his card sleights, instructional videos, and amazing card tricks. He has a relaxed, detailed teaching style – that’s what Glenn Morphew Magic is all about. In 2017, he performed his signature cards-to-pocket routine on Penn and Teller: Fool Us! 

   Ring 50 meets at the Holiday Inn, 2460 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA. Join Glenn at 7:30 PM on 5 June for an evening of learning and fun. It’s free for Ring 50 members and just $20 for guests.

Dan Lacey Competition to Pick “Magician of the Year”

Sharpen up your skills and compete at the May 1^st meeting for the Dan Lacey Memorial Trophy and the title “Magician of the Year”. The winner will receive a rotating trophy, a spot to perform at the 2020 Ring 50 Magi-Whirl, and a free convention registration.

All paid-up Ring 50 members both new and veteran members can seek the title. A panel of judges will declare the winner.

The late Dan Lacey was a president of Ring 50 (1999-2000) who inspired others - especially newcomers to magic - to hone their skills. The contest provides an opportunity to recognize the exceptional magic skills of our members. The contest was started in 2003 to honor the deceased magician.

Contact President Stan Hillard: President@IBMRing50.Org or call 703-430-4534 if you are interested in being in the competition.

Register NOW for Ring 50's Magi-Whirl April 12-13, 2019

Magi-Whirl 2019 is Almost Here

Have you Registered?

Magi-Whirl 2019 convention will be held in a new venue, Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E. Campus Dr, in Alexandria, Virginia which has ideal facilities including a 981-seat theater for the Gala Show. The line-up of talent so far, includes: The current president of International Brotherhood of Magicians Michel Finney, along with Gustavo Raley, Jessica Jane, Niels Duinker, Christopher T. Magician, and Ring 50’s Magician of the Year - Christophe Jelinski. One of the Saturday lecturers features the King of Coins, David Roth.

Magi-Whirl Co-Chairmen Danny Selnick and Craig Fifer are seeking your help in contacting and arranging for dealers to E-Mail them at Danny.Selnick@yahoo.com or Craig@fifer.net. President Stan Hillard emphasized that we must make an all-out effort to publicize Magi-Whirl and for each member of Ring 50 to sell at least 10 Gala show tickets to ensure it is a financial success. See www.magi-whirl.org for current information and registration.

Hope to see you there!!

Carl Andrews to Lecture March 6

Carl Andrews, Jr. is a professional with snappy routines developed and tested under fire in real life performance.  He calls his performance “Mental Comedy”, a show that happens in your mind! Most important of all, there is some of the most straight-from-the shoulder practical advice on making a living with close-up magic. His tips on booking and working restaurants are pure gold.

His mental comedy show has made him a favorite after-dinner entertainer for many top Fortune 500 companies.

He is an International Award-Winning performer, lecturer, and author of several highly acclaimed books and instructional videos.

He has also created dozens of Apps for the iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch.

Ring 50 meets at the Holiday Inn, 2460 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA. - 6:00 Counts of Conjuring (Youths), 6:00 Dinner, 7:30 Meeting/Lecture.

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Magi-Whirl 2019 is Almost Here

Have you Registered?

Magi-Whirl 2019 convention will be held in a new venue, Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E. Campus Dr, in Alexandria, Virginia which has ideal facilities including a 981-seat theater for the Gala Show. The line-up of talent so far, includes: The current president of International Brotherhood of Magicians Michel Finney, along with Gustavo Raley, Jessica Jane, Niels Duinker, Christopher T. Magician, and Ring 50’s Magician of the Year - Christophe Jelinski. One of the Saturday lecturers features the King of Coins, David Roth.

Magi-Whirl Co-Chairmen Danny Selnick and Craig Fifer are seeking your help in contacting and arranging for dealers to E-Mail them at Danny.Selnick@yahoo.com or Craig@fifer.net. President Stan Hillard emphasized that we must make an all-out effort to publicize Magi-Whirl and for each member of Ring 50 to sell at least 10 Gala show tickets to ensure it is a financial success. See www.magi-whirl.org for current information and registration.

Hope to see you there!!

Alain Nu to Lecture February 6

    Alain Nu’s lecture combines his own power to amaze and creates a riveting performance of clairvoyance, psychokinetic movement & thought control. Unlike the usual “magician,” Alain is truly different. His presentations are conducted in a fun, off-beat, highly interactive style which include weird communication, oracular thinking, synchronicity, self-fulfilling prophecies, & show casing the rarely seen act of effortlessly mutating keys, silverware, & other metal objects with the powers of his mind. Being a full-time working mentalist, speaker, & author, Alain will share some of his most cleverly guarded secrets & ideas.

Ring 50 meets at the Holiday Inn, 2460 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA. - 6:00 Counts of Conjuring (Youths), 6:00 Dinner, 7:30 Meeting/Lecture.

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Magi-Whirl 2019 is Coming

Magi-Whirl 2019 convention will be held in a new venue, Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E. Campus Dr, in Alexandria, Virginia which has ideal facilities including a 981-seat theater for the Gala Show. The line-up of talent so far, includes: The current president of International Brotherhood of Magicians Michel Finney, along with Gustavo Raley, Jessica Jane, Niels Duinker, Christopher T. Magician, and Ring 50’s Magician of the Year - Christophe Jelinski. One of the Saturday lecturers features the King of Coins, David Roth.

Magi-Whirl Co-Chairmen Danny Selnick and Craig Fifer are seeking your help in contacting and arranging for dealers to E-Mail them at Danny.Selnick@yahoo.com or Craig@fifer.net. President Stan Hillard emphasized that we must make an all-out effort to publicize Magi-Whirl and for each member of Ring 50 to sell at least 10 Gala show tickets to ensure it is a financial success. See www.magi-whirl.org for current information and registration.

Hope to see you there!!

Members Perform at January 2nd Ring 50 Meeting

The January 2^nd meeting will have 10 Ring 50 members reach into the past and do something that has endured the years and become a "classic of magic".  

Yes that's right; we will have a membership performance night with the theme being "classics of magic".   Each performer will not only present their classic magic effect but give a minute or two of historical perspective. This is a chance as magicians to not only see some fine magic but also learn a little about the trick's history.  

So get on your time machine and let's go back "to the day when"…   

Ring 50 meets at the Holiday Inn, 2460 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA.

6:00 Counts of Conjuring (Youths), 6:00 Dinner, 7:30 Meeting.

Plan Ahead for Magi-Whirl 2019

Ring 50 has announced that Magi-Whirl 2019 convention will be held in a new venue, Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E. Campus Dr, in Alexandria, Virginia which has ideal facilities including a 981-seat theater for the Gala Show. The line-up of talent so far, includes: The current president of I.B.M. Michel Finney, along with Gustavo Raley, Jessica Jane, Niels Duinker, Christopher T. Magician, and Ring 50’s Magician of the Year - Christophe Jelinski.  A Saturday lecturer features David Roth, King of Coins.

Negotiations continue for other topnotch entertainers, lecturers, and magic vendors for Ring 50’s premier event of the year. Magi-Whirl Co-Chairmen Danny Selnick and Craig Fifer are seeking your help in contacting and arranging for dealers to E-Mail them at Danny.Selnick@yahoo.com or Craig@fifer.net. President Stan Hillard emphasized that we must make an all-out effort to publicize Magi-Whirl and for each member of Ring 50 to sell at least 10 Gala show tickets to ensure it is a financial success. See www.magi-whirl.org for current information and registration.

Hope to see you there!!

Ring 50's Annual Children’s Holiday Show December 5

Children’s Holiday Show December 5

On December 5 at 6:45 PM Ring 50 will present the "Children's Holiday Magic Show" featuring five of Washington's finest children's magicians. You saw how successful it has been the last few years for the children and the community!

The show will be at the Holiday Inn-Carlyle, 2460 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA.

The performers will be Noland the Magician, Arnold Fuoco, Professor Fizzwiffle, JT the Unstoppable and Larry Lipman as MC.

Just confirmed from the North Pole that Santa will be greeting all the children as they arrive for the show.

Admittance is FREE – when you bring a donation of a new unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item to be donated to needy families of the area during this holiday time by the Alexandria Citadel, Salvation Army.

The Holiday show starts at 6:45 PM and will be over at 8:00 PM. Be sure to bring the kids and see a great Holiday show compliments of Ring 50.

For more Ring 50 information see: http://ibmring50.org

Darwin Ortiz to Lecture at Ring 50 November 7th

Darwin Ortiz is a MASTER of close-up card magic and gambling techniques. Known worldwide for the many books that he has released on both subjects, Ortiz is sure to delight with his charming presentations and ridiculously smooth handling of some of the most intricate of techniques. Having spent decades deceiving others with his uncanny skills, Ortiz is sharing some of the many classic effects that he is known for and some unpublished material.

Ortiz was a consultant to a number of casinos in the United States, Europe, Africa, UK and Australia, and was a regular featured presenter for a succession of years at the World Gaming Congress in Nevada.

            This lecture will leave you wanting more, as he dives deeply into presentation, sleights and theory. The lecture will begin at 7:30 PM after a short Ring 50 business meeting. Be sure to see it at the Holiday Inn, 2460 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA. The lecture is free to Ring 50 members, all other non-members must pay a $20 fee. 

Mark Phillips & Brian Curry to lecture at Ring 50, Sept 5

  The September 5^th meeting will be a lecture by Mark Phillips and Brian Curry. It will be a lecture with a good bit of the magic they use in their show intertwined with their narrative and how the process of putting their successful show together "Dueling Magicians" at the Mayflower,

The lecture will begin after a short business meeting (7:30 Meeting). Come on down for this event to the Holiday Inn, 2460 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA,

IBM Ring 50 Meeting, 1 August 2018

August 1^st will be performances from our members using  special, traditional, or classic magical apparatus – that stuff in the corner of your magic room that you always look past when choosing a trick to perform.   But now’s your time to get it out, dust it off, and amaze everyone with something that’s “An Oldie But Goodie”.   No card or coin tricks unless they are quite special and involve apparatus, please.   

Sign up today for your performance at the August 1^st IBM Ring 50 meeting contact Stan Hillard [LDHSEH@verizon.net].   See you there.   

Ring 50 has Go-to Trick Night June 6

If someone asks you to do a trick, what is your go-to trick? When you are out and about and some knows you are a magician, what can you remove from your pocket and show them?  Are you prepared to show them some amazing magic? That’s the theme for the Ring 50 June 6^th meeting night.  Come prepared to be called upon to show us your “Go-to Trick” from your pocket.

   The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn, 2460 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA following a short business meeting at 7:30 PM.

In addition to this we will be having our annual elections for next year's Ring 50 officers.   If you would like to be a candidate for any of the Ring positions please let Marc Carrion (Treasurer@IBMRing50.Org) know so that he may include you on the list of candidates.  

 

MAGI-WHIRL 2018

Dan Lacey Contest at April 4th Meeting

Sharpen up your skills and compete at the April 4^th meeting for the Dan Lacey Memorial Trophy and the title “Magician of the Year”. The winner will receive a rotating trophy, a spot to perform at the 2019 Ring 50 Magi-Whirl Gala show, and a free 2019 convention registration. All paid-up Ring 50 members both new and veteran members can seek the title. A panel of judges will declare the winner.

The late Dan Lacey was a president of Ring 50 (1999-2000) who inspired others--especially newcomers to magic—to hone their skills. The contest provides an opportunity to recognize the exceptional magic skills of our members. The contest was started in 2003 to honor the deceased magician.

Contact Larry Lipman, Ph 703-859-8526 or President@IBMRing50.org if you are interested in being in the competition.