JANUARY 1998 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Hi everyone!
I hope you and your families had a happy and prosperous holiday season.

Sorry I was unable to make it to our last meeting, but I was in Albany seeing David Copperfield.  I wish I could have been in two places at the same time.  I heard that the auction was a lot of fun.  I would like to thank everyone who helped in my absence.

At our next meeting, we will have the pleasure of having Bob Gibbons as our lecturer.  Bob is the Publisher of "Laugh Makers Magazine" and the owner of Fun Technicians (a magic mail order company).  Bob will be doing a kids show lecture along with having many items for sale.  For those of you who do not know Bob, he is a Great Person and a Premier kid show lecturer.  Do
not miss this lecture if you do kid shows!

See you at the meeting.

May All Your Days Be Circus Days!

Steven Reichel, President SAM #35, Poughkeepsie, NY

February 10, 1998 Meeting

Open session 7-7:30 Arrive early to share ideas, show off new tricks, or just socialize.

Program

Lecture on mental card magic by member Harvey Berg.   Harvey's professional background includes being an Architect and Civil Engineer at Harvey Allen Berg & Associates, and is also an Associate Professor at Orange County Community College.  Harvey claims to be only an "amateur" magician for the past 10 years, however his card work would impress the most accomplished close up professional.

The lecture will focus on Harvey's unique mental effects with cards that have baffled many magicians, which he started to develop about 2-1/2 years ago.  This is the first time he will be exposing his secrets.  The lecture will feature 21 effects that do not depend upon sleights, which anyone can do, with some of them requiring practice and/or preparation.  (Lecture notes will be available after the program)

President's Message

Hi everyone!
What a turn out at our last meeting!  I thought Bob's lecture was very interesting, easy, easy stuff!  Yet great for kid shows.  I would have enjoyed Bob talking more about the business of kid shows, but I think everyone enjoyed the lecture nevertheless.  I am not positive about the number, but I think we had about five or six new members join the club at the meeting. Welcome to our family!

I am sad to say (really I am ecstatic) the January meeting will be my last for a while.   My wife and I are going back to the circus.  The show starts on February 2, 1998 in a town just outside of Houston Texas.  The show is called "Valentine's Mighty American Circus." It tours for nine months and mainly travels in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.  We had less than two weeks to get our lives in order. AHHHHH!  I know the club is in good hands and I hope we keep the enthusiasm going. I will keep in touch through the newsletter.

TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)
May All Your Days Be Circus Days!

Steven Reichel, President SAM #35, Poughkeepsie, NY

March (Newletter Editor's) President's Message

Greetings!
While President Steven Reichel is on the road with the circus, we will have several officers filling in for him.  Next month V.P. Don Deich will host the "notes" column.

Last month's meeting showcased another assembly talent, Harvey Berg.  Harvey demonstrated several card miracles that floored all and left everyone scratching their heads for an explanation.  After Harvey explained the principles of his effects, we were all taken back by his ingenuity.

Hope to see you all at the next meeting.

Steve Johnson, editor

NOTES FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

Greetings brethren,
At our last meeting we were treated to the fruits of Joe Quitoni's labor, a lecture on Al Baker.  This was well constructed and extremely entertaining, we can only hope that others follow this lead and research the namesakes of their assemblies.  I know Joe wants to polish up this lecture some more.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his work (I don't think the lecture needs any polishing).  My favorite parts were the personal experiences and stories about Al Baker.  The Bob Reinhart video interview was very cool.  It's great to have an archive of people that have made an impact on our assembly.  We are also trying to work out a date to have Harvey return and teach a trick or two from his lecture.  The hope is that by the end of the night all will have a new effect to play with.  Remember that the meeting is not complete without all attending, so hope to see you.

Don Deich, Vice-President


1998-1999 Officers to be announced
It's that time of year when we start planning for next year.  The nominating committee will announce the candidates for the executive committee at the April meeting.

MAGICAL VISITS
John Treyz suggests members visit our long time Assembly member Robert Reinhardt at his current residence, the Blue Haven Adult Home, 121 Stein Road in Pine Bush, NY. (6 miles west of the Pine Bush traffic light.) Bob is lively and cheerful, though suffering from short term memory loss.  For those of you who don't know Bob, he has been a performer, writer for Variety, and a booking agent - to name a few of his many life time accomplishments.  His  old New York stories will amuse you and his magic will fool you.  Bob is available for visits every day before noon and after 2pm.

NOTES FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

Notes from the Vice-President

Greetings brethren,
Our last meeting was attended by several guests.  It's always nice to have fresh blood (let's keep up the good work by spreading the word about our assembly). When we last met, we discussed the uses for the well known utility device the thumb tip.  As we found out, it doesn't have to stay on your thumb.  It was great to see many of the members taking part in this sharing experience. Thanks go out to Steve for supplying most of us with tips (and tiny notes that fit in the tips).  We were shown unique ways of vanishing, switching and producing items - all this from an appendage that fits in your pocket.    Our next meeting will feature a lecture by Ron Frost. While the name might not be immediately familiar, I can almost be certain that you have or have owned at least one item he has created . The only way not to miss out on this is to be there, I'm sure there will be something for everyone.  Until the sun sets again.

Yours In Spirit,

Vlad Deich, Vice-President


The months ahead (tentative schedule)

Tuesday, September 8, 1998 - 7:30pm
Program:  Open house

Tuesday, October 13, 1998 - 7:30pm
Program:  Dealer lecture

Tuesday, November 10, 1998 - 7:30pm
Program:  Lecture by Craig Dickson

Tuesday, December 8, 1998 - 7:30pm
Program:  Auction


1998-1999 Officers Elected
Congratulations to Officers that were elected at the last meeting for the
1998/99 year.  The following will be installed at the September meeting:
President: Dr. Lewis Neporent
Vice-President: Gale Alexander
Secretary: Roger Lewin
Treasurer: Giovanni Mazerelli
Scribe: Todd Schwartz

Wowed at Fecters!
Member Craig Dickson demonstrated a move at the Fecters annual close-up convention in Buffalo that brought down the house.  Craig will demonstrate the move in his lecture scheduled for this fall.

Get well wishes
Member Ed Rosen recently had triple by pass surgery.  You may send greetings to Ed bye e-mailing us for his address.

September 1998

WOW! We have an all star line up performance for our September meeting to start the year.  To kick off the show, Assembly President Neporent will not only welcome members and guests, but will perform some of his own magic.   "Magic" Marty Steinberg will be presenting a number of his favorite close-up effects and Wally Libenson will reach into someone's mind to get some answers.   To top off the show, Regional S.A.M. Vice-President Jay Gorham will showcase "S.A.M. magic."  Openings are still available for performers - Contact Todd 782-3891 or Steve 462-6173.

Admission is cheap!  (Bring your enthusiasm & a smile).

The months ahead (tentative schedule)

Tuesday, October 13, 1998 - 7:30pm
Program:  Dealer lecture

Tuesday, November 10, 1998 - 7:30pm
Program:  Lecture by Craig Dickson

Tuesday, December 8, 1998 - 7:30pm
Program:  Auction

Money for fun
1999 Entertainment Books (2 for 1 dinners, discounts at movies, cleaners, etc.) are now available and are being sold by the club as a fund raiser.  The money we raised last year paid for all mailing and copying costs (about $200.00), and we hope to do the same this year.  The books are effective upon purchase and extend through December 1999 (approximately 16 months). They will be available at the September 8th meeting and are priced at $25.00. To reserve your book or if you would like a book sooner,  please give Wally Libenson a call at 462-6243.

Mmm-mmm good!
A big Thank You to Kim Baltz for providing refreshments at our May
meeting.  This helped promote camaraderie during the break of Ron Frost's
lecture.

On the road (for awhile)
We recently received word from past President Steven Reichel and family.
They are touring with Valentine's Mighty American Circus until the end of
October.  Their travels to date have taken them to Texas, Louisiana,
Arkansas and Kansas.

Program
Works in progress night.  Have a question on how a certain effect should work?   Are you stuck with an idea?  Need an explanation on the mechanics of a particular prop?  Bring your queries to the magic think tank at Assembly #35 this month for a unique idea sharing program.  Several members have already volunteered to show tricks and routines they are working on.

The months ahead (tentative schedule)
Tuesday, November 10, 1998 - 7:30pm
Program:  Lecture by Craig Dickson

Tuesday, December 8, 1998 - 7:30pm
Program:  Auction

Tuesday, January 12, 1998 - 7:30pm
Program:  Classics of magic

Thank you!
The success of any organization can be measured by the members that volunteer their time to make things run smooth.  We would like to say
"Thank you" to the following assembly members: Wally Libenson For making arrangements for our
meeting location each month.

Don Deich For making arrangements for the special  Giovanni Mazerelli Patrick and Mia Lecture in June
Ron Levine

Roger Lewin For hosting the August Executive meeting

Wally Libenson For fundraising arrangements with the Entertainment books

Lew Neporent For providing refreshments for the Roger Lewin September meeting

Lew Neporent, Marty Steinberg, Joey Cerra, Wally Libenson, Harvey Berg, Craig Dickson, Jania Taylor, Zelig Hammar, and Jay Gorham For performing at the September open house

Final Notice!!!
Most members have paid their dues for 1998/99, but some have not.  If the mailing label on this newsletter shows an "expired" above your name, our records show that you have not paid your dues and this will be your last newsletter.  (Note: if "exp. 8/99" appears above your name, that means you have paid your dues)   If you would like to remain on our mailing list, please rush $20 to:  Giovanni Mazerelli, Treasurer, 1189 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.  (Please make checks payable to "Al Baker Assembly #35")

Classifieds
Wanted:  Male white java dove
For sale:  Anchor porta vox sound system with built in wireless receiver (PB-500W)   list price: $1225 - selling for only $650!  For details
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