Thanks and Congratulations
to
President Paul Stone
on organising a fantastic and successful
Mahatma Liverpool 08 Dinner
on
Saturday 17th May 2008.
Meetings and Events Watch this space for news of summer social events and lecturers in the Autmun.
Challenge Cup Past President John Mills was the winner of last year's Challenge Cup and has now set the challenge for 2008. This will be : A Bob Ostin effect. This can be from one of Bob's books or one of his tricks which has been produced for sale. The date is yet to be set but it's never too early to start preparing.
The Tim Shoesmith Lecture
Wednesday 14th May 2008.
We were very sorry that Rob Cox was unable to be with us due to illness. We hope he has a speedy recovery and that we are able to re-arrange his visit for a future date. We had a very good turnout so we were very grateful to Tim Shoesmith for stepping in at short notice and providing such a great evening. He was very generous in sharing his hard earned experience and there was something for every level and category of performer. He brought some excellent, high quality supporting notes and a DVD for sale.
Tim's theatrical background was much in evidence in his approach to entertaining with magic as he showed how he gained control at the start of his children's show using the balloon race. He then took us through the psychology behind his choice and use of effects when approaching and entertaining tables. Tim then started many members off on the rocky road to stealing watches. There was also much, much more but space is limited. Thanks to Tim for an excellent evening!
Latest News of Members
Barnaby (Neil Collett) has been in touch to let us know what he has been up to on his professional travels. Here's a photo from MS Color Fantasy in Norway with some of the audience. (2/4/08)
Bizarre Magic
Congratulations to Michael Diamond as he continues to make spectecular progress in the world of Bizarre Magic. In October he was honoured for contributions to bizarre and conventional magic at The Gathering in Edinburgh. Michael was awarded 'The Order of the Bat' by Karl Bartoni and Joe Cabral of the Inner Circle of Bizarre Magic on behalf of the Immortals. He was also made a Gold Member of the Eternal Order of The Immortals. Congratulations also on a very successful Halloween lecture to The Magic Circle in Londonon Monday 29th October 2007. (8/11/07)