S.A.M. Al Baker Assembly #35 Newsletter
June 2023
President’s Words
Welcome to summer! Our last meeting before the summer break will be on Tuesday June 13th at 7:30 pm. It will be a “works in progress” and “what you want to work on for the summer” meeting - plus we will have a grab bag for each one of you filled with cards, etc. thanks to Sam Patton’s estate. Of course we’ll be getting together for dinner at 6 pm if you can make it. Also a reminder that Sunday August 27th will be our annual bbq - we’ll be talking about it at the meeting.
The main event will be June 30th, July 1st, and July 2nd at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck for our assembly show. It’s been several years since we’ve had an event like this - this is how we build our coffers to offer you lectures and magical happenings throughout the year. It’s imperative that we all promote this as much as possible to the public, friends, and family. I’ll have posters for you at the meeting that you can put up. You can also blast it out on social media - the more people that see it, the more successful the Assembly will be!
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Dr. Joel “Batman” Zaritsky
President, Al Baker Assembly #35
Society of American Magicians Past National President
This Month
Tuesday, June 13th 7:30 p.m.
at Milanese Italian Restaurant 115 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
“Works in progress” and “What you want to work on for the summer”
Last Meeting - Lecture by Bruce Kalver
Our recent meeting afforded us the opportunity for a lecture by the illustrious Bruce Kalver. His grandfather built illusions for Houdini. Mr. Kalver started off with the spinning spiral effect,. Check out the "aristotle effect" on-line. After some minor coaching from Mr. Kalver, President Joel Zaritsky, assisted by Frank Monaco, was able to ascertain the exact numbers on a $5 bill. Along with making tricks for Houdini, Bruce's grandfather also taught him the linking rings. Bruce showed us a move that looks really clean to go along with the rings. Bruce offered up another effect which he does "blindfolded." He starts off with 2 cards in his glasses, which turn out to be the 2 cards that were picked by Jackie Reynolds and Shane. Bruce also told us of his job as a creative pro at Apple. Yes, it is interesting. Bruce also showed us his way of marking a deck, so that you don't need a magnifying glass to see it. Those of us with glasses certainly appreciate this! If you get nothing else out of this report, be sure to check out the "aristotle triangle" with regards to speaking to people. It may be really old advice, but it's still good advice. Thank you Bruce for an entertaining lecture!
Future Meeting Dates and programs (Google Calendar)
June 30-July 2 Fundraiser show at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck by several of our own members!
August 27 (Sunday) Picnic at Freedom Park
News and Info from our members (Local Shows, Items for Sale, etc.)
WANTED: M-U-M magazines, all years even new ones. Contact Joe Que at (914) 475-6562, magiconque@yahoo.com
Assembly Dues: $35 September - August
Please see Frank Monaco to pay your annual Assembly dues with cash or check made out to “Al Baker Assembly #35”.
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S.A.M. Assembly #35 Officers:
President: Dr. Joel “Batman” Zaritsky
Vice President: Ryan Dutcher
Treasurer: Frank Monaco
Secretary:
Scribe: Darryl Bielski
