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Volume 2020 - Number 9 - September 2020 Next Monthly Assembly Meeting Thursday September 17, 2020 - 7:00 pm
Illusion Warehouse, 3917 McCart Ave, Fort Worth, Texas Three blocks north of Seminary Drive/Across from Rosemont 6th Grade
Arlen Soloman is taking over the leadership of the Society of Young Magicians (SYM) organization. He extends an invitation to any youth that are interested in magic. Zoom offers amazing opportunities for these kids to meet big name magicians like Penn and Teller, David Copperfield, etc. Arlen tries to keep these meetings to 90 minutes in respect for school nights. Join Zoom Meeting 7:00 Eastern, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85917349504?pwd=aWU2SjRGTHFGVWxaTStDaTRvM0pFZz09 Meeting ID: 859 1734 9504 Passcode: 160520 .
MAGIC MOVIE NIGHT The September Alliance of Illusionists meeting will be "Magic Movie Night." We will watch THE GREAT HOUDINI, the 1953 spectacle starring Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. We will have the big screen set‐up and explosive sound sys‐tem ready to go. In this Covid season, its time to let your family out for a night, and what better than a free night at the movies. We will have inexpen‐sive packaged snacks and drinks, or you can bring your own. We ask that you wear your mask if you are not seated, just like in the restaurants. It’s a short 107 minute film and you can get the kids home at a reasonable time.
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MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 2020 MONTHLY ASSEMBLY MEETING The August 20, 2020 SAM Assembly 138 Alliance of Illusionists meeting turned out to be one of the most fun meetings of our club year. After a few brief announcements, teams of AOI members and assistants performed an array of large stage illusion effects that President Cindy Bighorse and Secretary Bruce Chadwick pulled out of stor‐age. The meeting was held both face‐to‐face at the Illusion Warehouse with about 18 present, as well as on 18 people on Zoom. First up was Mark Bynum who introduced the club to a Thayer Mummy Case illusion. After showing the cabinet completely empty, the beautiful Zoey made her appearance complete with a colorful Blackstone butterfly cos‐tume. AOI Vice‐President Jack McCoy levitated his wonderful granddaughter Kaylin via a seldom‐seen Abbott’s Chair Suspension. Closing the illusion segment was TAOM Historian Joey Byers and Junior AOI member Ava with a rendition of the classic Canvas Covered Box. After these presentations, Bruce Chadwick emceed as each illusion was discussed. The audience offered perform‐ance ideas, presentation tips, staging techniques, and other brainstorming. This produced a lot of laughter and fun. In addition, other AOI members got their chance to try out a few of these grand props. Included were Jimmie and Lisa Fulce, Lonnie O’Lander, Al Fox, and Enoch Ng. It was definitely an evening of fun and mayhem, and no doubt the hallmark of the dynamic Alliance of Illusionists.
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING President Cindy Bighorse called to order the August 2020 Executive Committee Meeting of the SAM Assembly 138 Alliance of Illusionists on Thursday August 20, 2020 at approximately 6:00 pm. All officers were in atten‐dance. The minutes of the July 2020 Executive Committee Meeting as published in the July issue of the SERVANTE were approved. Treasurer Mark Bynum gave a Treasurer’s Report indicating a previous report balance of $1278.43. Since that report balance, Bynum reported that two “payments” have been received, a new member application amount for John Colyer for $19.12 and a TAOM donation from Jim McPherson for $245. Bynum’s Treasurer’s Report indi‐cated a new ending balance of $1531.90. Secretary Chadwick said the McPherson amount was actually a dona‐tion toward the 2020 TAOM Convention and should have been credited to the TAOM PayPal account. It was agreed that this amount would be transferred from the BBVA Operating Checking Account to the TAOM PayPal account. Vice‐President Jack McCoy reported no change in delinquent members paying 2020 dues. He reported that Steve Aldridge and John Colyer need to do New Member Introductions to be inducted into Assembly membership. Cindy Bighorse appointed a “new dues payment structure” committee to investigate the possibility of the Assem‐bly helping pay member’s national SAM dues. Bighorse, Chadwick, and Bynum will comprise the committee. TAOM President Joey Byers reported on the latest regarding the upcoming 2020 TAOM Virtual Convention. Un‐der new business, the committee decided the September Assembly meeting would be “A Magic Night at the Movies.” October would be an open mic night featuring bizarre magic, and the November meeting would be a Dealer’s Night with Bruce Chadwick promoting sales at the Illusion Warehouse. With no further business, the meeting concluded at 6:54 pm.
MINUTES OF THE ADDENDUM AUGUST EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING President Cindy Bighorse called to order an additional August 2020 Executive Committee Meeting of the SAM Assembly 138 Alliance of Illusionists on Thursday August 31, 2020 at approximately 7:00 pm. Physically present at the Illusion Warehouse were Bighorse, Chadwick, and Byers. Joining via phone were all other Executive Commit‐tee members except Joe Rotio. The committee voted to go ahead with hosting the 2022 TAOM convention with Assembly member Bronson Chadwick serving as the 2020‐21 TAOM Vice‐President. With no further business, the meeting was concluded.
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AUGUST “A NIGHT OF ILLUSION” A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS
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Greetings Fellow Magicians, When the membership contains remarkable people, the strange and unusual happens. 2020 presented us with a series of inconvenient challenges. We held on to the hope of a physical Texas Associa‐tion of Magicians convention as long as we could. We realized we had to switch to a virtual format to keep the convention alive. Like you, I’m disappointed we were not able to meet physically in Fort Worth. The gathering of friends is an experience we look forward to and cherish. But there we were, meeting virtually. On behalf of SAM Assembly 138, I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to our 2020 President and fellow member Joey Byers. His tenacity brought the convention to fruition. You may not be aware, but planning a convention requires about two years of dedicated and hard work. To have all that change weeks before is not something that should be thrust on anyone. Nonetheless, Joey made it happen through re‐planning, re‐negotiating, and learning new technology. He manu‐factured a successful event in six weeks. With great proficiency, he led his planning committee and tech team in a positive direction, never once believing this would fail. He had the full support of not only TAOM and his Assem‐bly, but also from the SAM National Assembly, the talent, and other volunteers who made the convention breathe life. As Joey stated earlier, they VOLUNTEERED their time and talents for you. Remember them: David Knight, Jeff Lanes, Joel Zaritsky and all the talent! These are incredible people. We can’t thank them enough for their contributions. We also thank the AOI support team, Bruce Chadwick, Jack McCoy, Mark Bynum, Jimmie and Lisa Fulce, De‐nise and the incredible Ava Byers. Because of you, the convention was seamless and very professional. For Joey Byers, he is proof that he did not allow the environment of the last few months to control him, but instead he handled the abrupt change with re‐solve and strength of character. Thank you Joey. You bring honor to the TAOM We are privileged to have you as a member of our Assembly. Be like Joey! MAGA ‐ Make AOI Great Again! But wait!!! There’s one more thing. Joey, SAM 138 would like to present you with a commemorative quilt representing the year 2020. Hang it proudly in your office or use as a table runner.
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THE 75TH ANNUAL TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MAGICIANS CONVENTION During its decades long history, the annual Texas Association of Magicians convention has been held in major Texas cities on Labor Day weekend. The family‐friendly convention has grown to an annual world‐wide conference with hundreds of magicians and their families in attendance. Over 75 years ago, Austin magician and druggist Herman Yerger founded the annual Labor Day weekend picnics in Austin that led to the organiza‐tion of the Texas Association of Magicians (TAOM). Yerger and his wife Emilie operated a tent show, and performed their magic at carnivals and vaude‐ville houses. Yerger was also a tight wire walker and would always say that a fall left him paralyzed and confined to a wheel chair. During World War II, Austin, Texas did not have a formal magic club. Magicians living in Austin often traveled to San Antonio for magic gatherings. One day Yerger came up with the idea of a Mother's Day afternoon picnic in Austin on May 9, 1943 and he invited the San Antonio group to attend.
The Sunday gathering was a tremendous success. This led Herman Yerger to plan and host three subsequent gatherings on the Labor Day weekends in 1944, 1945, and 1946. On property he purchased near Onion Creek in Austin, Yerger erected a club house, an open‐air stage, tables and a barbecue pit. At the 1946 picnic, magicians in attendance proposed that Yerger should allow the annual picnics to be formalized into a state magician's organization. At first Yerger was against the concept but warmed‐up after it was proposed that he be the first president! The 1946 gathering of the third annual Yerger picnic is now officially recognized by the TAOM Board of Directors as the first conven‐tion of the Texas Association of Magicians.
Hosting major magic convention takes months of careful planning. The small SAM Assembly 138 Alliance of Illu‐sionists in Fort Worth, Texas started planning two years in advance of the convention, which was originally planned of course to be a face‐to‐face convention for Labor Day Weekend September 4‐7, 2020. Then Covid‐19 came into play and most 2020 magic conventions were lost. Rather than cancel the momentous 75th annual TAOM convention however, Assembly organizers decided to refund all convention registration fees and produce a unique free virtual convention. Donations via a PayPal button on the Assembly website were still encouraged of course, and online registration was required to keep the Zoom event out of the hands of laymen, especially since magic secrets were revealed in the convention lectures. On Friday afternoon September 4, the TAOM Board of Directors met on online. The evening show followed with a warm convention opening with 2019‐20 TAOM President and SAM Regional Vice‐President Joey Byers who gave words of encouragement and explanation. Joey introduced Joel Zaritsky, the President of the Society of American Magicians, and Stephen Bargatze, the President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Both presidents sent welcome videos to the TAOM attendees.
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Then it was on with the Junior Stars of Magic Show featuring the magical talents of some incredible young magi‐cians. Fourteen year old Ava Byers emceed the show which included award‐winning magicians Tucker Rudo, James Irwin, Kole Lee, Josiah Bunde, Danny Winter, and Hunter Tabor.
The Willard brunch convened Saturday morning with Scott Wells interviewing Gabe Fajuri of Potter and Potter auctions. Gabe gave some very helpful advice regarding disposing of one’s magic collection and how magic auctions work. This year’s Willard event was open to all at‐tendees, a first in the history of the event. The Nick Lewin lecture followed. Interviewed by the incomparable Ray Anderson of Austin’s Esther’s Follies, Nick talked about his
long and illustrious magic career, and the audience enjoyed snippets of vintage Lewin videos.
The TAOM Dealer’s Show featured pre‐recorded videos by Harry Allen of Daytona Magic, Bruce Chadwick of the Fort Worth based Illusion Warehouse, Patt’s Matts, Don Bursell of Don’s Magic and Books, Robert Baxt Magic, Rocco Silano and RPR Magic Innovations, and Tax Magician Steven Snyder. Later that afternoon, Jeffrey Alan gave convention atten‐dees a virtual tour of the American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Michigan. Viewers marveled at the world’s largest public collection of magic apparatus, books, posters and other magic ephemera.
The evening show was emceed by Madame Cletus Von Sushi and her protégé Pix Smith. The audience watched the incredible talents of Ariann Black, David and Kylie Knight, DC Magic Girl, Robert Baxt, and Rocco Silano.
Bronson Chadwick led the Sunday morning virtual Gospel Magic service. A required TAOM general meeting followed. Magicians were then thrilled with an amazing lecture by Gregory Wilson. Special thanks go to Joey Byers and Cindy Bighorse who worked tirelessly to get the virtual conven‐tion launched.
Thanks also goes to emcee Scott Wells, David and Kylie Knight, Jeff Lanes, Lisa and Jimmie Fulce, Jack M c C o y , B r u c e Chadwick , Mark Bynum, Denise Byers, Judy Hollingsworth, and TAOM Secretary/Treasurer Mary Cay Gold.
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From: Deanna Congo, DC Magic Girl September 7, 2020 I only know you (Cindy Bighorse) and Joey of the TAOM committee, so I wanted to personally thank you both for your hard work and dedication! Thank you so much for everything you did for us and to make TAOM a success this crazy year! I appreciate you! This was the first convention I’ve ever performed at and I’m super grateful for you all including me! Hope our paths will cross in the future! God bless you and take care! Sincerely, Deanna Congo aka DC Magic Girl. From: Ariann Black September 11, 2020 Thanks for letting me be a part of the TAOM convention. I stopped by and saw a couple things and ended up in a chat room. It was a fun event. I am so thrilled that the TAOM stepped out of a convention comfort zone and at‐tempted an online convention. From: Bruce Chadwick September 6, 2020 The 2020 and 75th annual convention of the Texas Association of Magicians was very special to me. My first con‐vention was in 1970 as a 12 year old kid. This made this year’s convention my 50th. In this time I have only missed one convention, but I’ve always paid my dues! The result is that I have so many magic friends. Honestly I can’t count them all. The TAOM to me is more than just an annual gathering. It is a family. I do want to say that in all my years working with TAOM conventions, leading the 1988 convention as TAOM President, and working on the national SAM Convention Planning Committee for over 20 years, I have never seen a person work harder than our very own Joey Byers. Joey is a firm and yet understanding leader who emphasizes clarity, friendliness, and attention to detail. His exuberance and dedication to planning the 2020 convention was unbelievable. I cannot say enough about this incredible man. From all that I am, thank you so much Joey Byers. I also want to thank the incomparable Cindy Bighorse for all her hard work. To say she was a “behind the scenes” soldier is an understatement. Without Cindy as both the TAOM convention registrar, webmaster, Excel wizard, and the President of our Alliance of Illusionists Assembly, we would have been lost. Thank you Cindy for your love, compassion, and patience! We owe you a lot. Call me and I’ll personally take you out for dinner sometime! From: Jack McCoy September 7, 2020 It was fun, a 1st for me, a brush with the big guys. I made some new friends and got a good confidence boost also. With the youth performances being cleaned up and re‐shown, that was a perfect topper on a successful weekend, went out with a bang. Greg Wilson was great. He’s a clever hyper‐magician kind’a guy, like if a Chihua‐hua was a man magician! Congratulations to 138. I’m proud to have been a part of it. ‐ Jack McCoy From: Steve Aldridge September 6, 2020 I wasn't able to see all of the TAOM meeting, but I did enjoy the parts I was able to watch. I KNOW y'all are proud of Bronson with his testimony and presentation. WOW !!!! When I saw him at Winter Carnival of Magic in Pigeon Forge, I saw that he was a great performer. And now I can see his heart is definitely in the right place for his work. I love your new website ! I placed a small order today. Hopefully I will get to use them sometime in the near future. I have 2 event not yet cancelled............... Happy Labor Day ! Steve Aldridge, R.Ph, CGP, FASCP, MBA
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JEFF MCBRIDE ‐ THE WHEEL OF LIFE OF THE MAGICIAN
What role do YOU most often play when you perform magic? The Trickster, Sorcerer, Oracle, or Sage? What fol‐lows is the philosophy of "The Wheel of Life of the Magician," created by my study of magicians for over 30 years. Some people pass through all of these personas as they grow in the art. Some develop their work and dive deep into one role.
There are a multitude of perso‐nas and characters to explore, and many shades in between each role. In creating art, there are 3 pri‐mary colors: Red, Yellow & Blue. Out of these can emerge many shades of color. From our 4 pri‐mary magical archetypes of the magician flow infinite, novel and colorful variations! Below are just a few of the primary arche‐types...hint.. you can always play more than just one of these 4 roles! What is your primary per‐sona?
THE TRICKSTER: is the disruptor who turns our reality upside down. Learn the ways and means of master Tricksters and how to use them to capture people’s hearts and minds. THE SORCERER: is the hero who captures and concentrates magical powers and focuses them to work their will upon the world. Yet, it takes more than mere tricks to become a Sorcerer; it takes discipline and many skills. In this class, we will focus on theatricality, character, and presentation. THE ORACLE: is the master of the inner world, a visionary who taps into our inner landscapes, can appear to read minds and can even predict our future. In modern times, these Oracles appear as mentalists, mind readers, and mystery entertainers. THE SAGE: is the keeper of the inner secrets The real secrets of magic are only passed down from master to student… in whispers. The Sage is a collector of knowledge, experience, and hard‐won wisdom. When you tap into your inner Sage, you have the entire history of mystery at your fingertips. Which one are you? The real secrets of these archetypes will be revealed in my upcoming class. Registration is now open! https://shop.magicalwisdom.com/event/the‐four‐faces‐of‐magic
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PAUL MORLEY ‐ 1954 to 2020 Paul Morley unexpectedly passed away in April 2020, shortly after returning from a mission trip to India. He was 66. Paul leaves behind his wife Christine and their three children Helen, Andrew and Jonathan and four grandchil‐dren. His youngest son Jonathan writes: ‘My dad passionately and faithfully loved and served his Lord and savior with all his heart, and sought to make Him known to all he encountered.
Paul’s ministry covered more than four decades, starting with Open Air Campaigners in Manchester UK. He travelled to over 17 nations, training and equipping pastors and leaders in India, Africa, Eastern Europe, America and the Middle East. In his last four years, Paul was the Pastor at the Cornerstone Christian Centre, Gainsborough, Eng‐land, leading the congregation through an exciting time of change and growth. From the first to the last, he loved performing school assemblies. Paul was a gifted evangelist, an engaging preacher, an inspiring teacher, a natural performer with a keen sense of humor. Little won‐der he loved using Gospel Magic in his ministry. It created many new opportunities to share the good news, while letting him tell his dad jokes, bemoan the performance of his favorite soccer team, Man‐chester United and gently pull the leg of his young volunteers.
One of his first tricks was the Disobedient Cube, a brass pocket trick he used in street outreach. Later he devel‐oped an expertise in of rope magic, not surprising for an ex‐sailor. His years of experience gave him an astonish‐ing ability to improvise. Give Paul any prop, and within ten minutes he’d have conjured up a polished biblical presentation Paul leaves behind a significant legacy in Gospel Magic. He was one of the longest‐serving presidents of FCMUK, and founded to not one but two gospel magic companies, Tricks for Truth and Mission Magic. He was a popular performer at international Christian con‐ventions and created definitive gospel magic routines for many popular tricks. He’ll be fondly remembered for his fun, engaging, British style of gospel magic, which inspired a whole generation of gospel magicians. Paul had a heart to see people trained, equipped and realized into their potential in God. He had a huge heart for the poor and would’ve given the shirt off his back to someone who needed it. Among his other projects, Paul helped to create the Bethany Project in Tanzania and worked amongst the Dalit people in India. Finishing the Race Well to the very end, Paul fulfilled his calling to be an evangelist. In his final sermon, preached hours before he died, Paul encouraged fellow Christians to let God draw closer and called unbelievers to enter a living relationship with God. The words of another Paul come to mind. ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.’ 2 Tim 4:7 It was a great privilege for those that knew Paul and shared in his ministry. RIP brother Paul Morley. Till we meet again . . . .
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2020 OFFICERS 1. PRESIDENT: Cindy Bighorse [email protected] 817‐846‐4062 2. VICE PRESIDENT: Jack McCoy [email protected] 682‐560‐8469 3. SECRETARY: Bruce Chadwick [email protected] 817‐832‐6062 4. TREASURER: Mark Bynum [email protected] 817‐437‐8936 5. SERGEANT AT ARMS: Joe Rotio [email protected] 941‐375‐9657 6. HISTORIAN: Joey Byers [email protected] 972‐837‐8543 7. MEMBER AT LARGE: Al Fox [email protected] 817‐845‐0419
DFW AREA MAGIC HAPPENINGS FORT WORTH SAM ASSEMBLY 138 ALLIANCE OF ILLUSIONISTS Meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm at the Illusion Warehouse magic shop located at 3917 McCart Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76110. Contact [email protected] or go to http://sam138.com/alliance/ or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/162025544420781/
FORT WORTH MAGICIANS CLUB INC AND REN CLARK IBM RING 15 The two clubs meet concurrently on the first Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm at 4055 In‐ternational Plaza, Fort Worth. See their Facebook group for other details. MID‐CITIES MAGIC CIRCLE Meets monthly. See the Mid‐Cities Magic Circle Facebook group.
DALLAS MAGIC CLUB, SAM ASSEMBLY 13 AND IBM RING 174 The Addison Treehouse, 14681 Midway Rd.Addison, Texas 75001 , www.DallasMagic.org. IMPROV COMEDY CLUBS IN ADDISON AND ARLINGTON Both comedy clubs periodically host weekend comedy magic shows. For more details go to either www.ImprovArlington.com or www.ImprovAddison.com. MAGIC IN THE LIVING ROOM Periodic magic shows every 1st Tuesday at 7:00 pm at The Line Public House, 940 E Beltline in Richardson. See www.MagicLivingRoom.com for more information.