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March Meeting Monday March 6, 2017. Our meeting will begin 6pm at The Magic Barn. Bring a trick or magic related item to share. Michael Mayo presents a lecture on Dai Vernon. DIY simple illusions. Video discussion & more. Guests Welcome!!

Valentines Dinner Party Monday Feb. 6, 2017 - Sky Buffet. Milford, MA. Barn members hosted a Valentines dinner along with live magical entertainment. Many thanks to the amazing (volunteer) close-up performers. Thankfully, no cards fell into the Lo Mein. Our party concluded with a duo of parlor performances. Steve Brenner magically made a volunteer run to the bathroom with excitement. Dennis Pimenta produced an adorable bunny and many laughs. Bravo!

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**Next Meeting**

Monday. March 6th [6-9:30pm]

The Magic Barn

179 Main St, Ashland. MA 01721

magicbarn.weebly.com

Meeting Agenda

Business meeting

Member Show-n-Tell

Lecture - Dai Vernon

DIY Prop Building

Video and discussion

Members

Flea Market Table. Bring unwanted magic to sell.

Show-n-tell. Share your ideas & magic.

What’s new? Have any questions?

THE GIMMICK S.A.M. Assembly #16 - Rev. Willard R. Smith

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2 David Oliver Performances!!

Saturday, February 25th, 2017 Showtimes @4:15 &

7:30pm

219 Washington St. Wellesley, MA 02481

(781) 235-4172

Admission$20 Adults

$12 Children (Under 12)

Paul Gertner Lecture

RISM hosts Silver & Steel lecture!

Tuesday March 7th

American Legion Hall7 Legion Way Cranston, RI

Admission$20 Public

$10 R.I.S.M. members

Hocus Pocus Party

S.A.M. #9 hostsDinner + Magic Show

March 12. 4-8pm

219 Washington St. Wellesley, MA 02481

$30 - Adults$15 - Kids Under 12

Magic Barn 2017 season

Magic History, Lectures.

DIY Prop & Illusion building.

Special Guest Visits.

Workshops, flea market and much more! - Join us for a night of fun each Month at the

Magic Barn in Ashland. Stop in for a visit. Non-members and enthusiasts welcome!

March - Lecture part 1, Props & video. April - Card Workshop. Lecture part 2. May - Special Guest visit. June - Secret Lecturer. July - Summer BBQ picnic. August - Big Event.. more info to come.

**Coming soon… NEW Magic Barn website.

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Card In Pocket - A Classic

1. Spectator mixes the deck and counts down to a thought of number between 1 and 10 and remembers that card. Replace selection on top of deck and place remainder of cards on top of all.

2. Magician places the deck behind back and puts bottom card on top and places the next bottom card into his pocket telling spectator that this is his card.

3. Count down to thought of number, place the card at that number aside on table. Palm off the top card of the deck and remove it from pocket as if it is really the thought of card.

“Mr. Fingers teaches a simple miracle with cards.. give it a try!”

Magic Barn recollections - Jim Rainho, Shawn Farquhar & Parker Swan.

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Artwork by Ken Maynard, Peter Lentros

The Gimmick: Monthly newsletter of the S.A.M #16 Magic Barn Club