Assembly #31 members and regional VP Steve Spence performed at the Veteran's Home in West Lafayette, IN, along with David Kirby and Irish Joe. Taylor Martin, as Rodney The Younger, mc'd, along with 30 year S.A.M.member Phil Dubbs. This all took place on Oct. 26. About 50 veterans who are residents, plus their families, were in attendance. The show was also streamed to the rest of the hospital for those that could not leave their rooms. David Kirby did his classic magic act with a straight jacket escape, Irish Joe did a set of children's magic, Phil and Steve did closeup before the show, and Taylor performed his famous Bullet, Block, and Ribbon. He also provided the music for the event. All that attended seemed to enjoy the performance. A fine piano player named Linda played patriotic tunes and incidental tunes. We thank David Kirby for arranging the show.

Greetings Compeers, You are all invited to join in a rare magical event which is coming to Indianapolis, the weekend of November 9-10. The National Council of the Society of American Magicians will be visiting our city. This is our opportunity to shine. The S.A.M. is considering holding the 2016 National Convention in our fair city! Here is the schedule of events for this weekend. I hope that each of you can make it to the Council meeting on Saturday morning in order to show your support. It is also a great opportunity to learn what our National organization is doing and to make your voice heard if you have anything that you would like to share with them. Saturday at 10 a.m., National Council meeting in the Texas Rm. at the Downtown Marriott Saturday at 2 p.m., Downtown walking tour beginning at lobby of the Downtown Marriott for the visiting crowd (Christian Painter & I will be leading these but everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend). Saturday at 5 our member show (performers, Don Miller, Barry Rice, Daniel Lee. I'm Emcee) at the Downtown Hilton in Christian & Katalina's space (the exact room will be posted in the lobby of the hotel). Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Christian & Katalina's show (same location). I'll see you there. Magically, Steven A. Spence President, Harry Riser Assembly 31

SAM Assembly31 and IBM Ring 10 are pleased to announce that on December 7, 2008 we will once again be presenting a magical holiday show and brunch.  Like last year the magical event of the year will be held at the Murat in downtown Indianapolis.  This is a fully catered Sunday all-you-can-eat brunch with choices of foods that the entire family can enjoy.

Tickets for the Brunch are only $15 for persons 12 and older, $8 for kids under 12 and babies/toddlers two and under are free.  The meal will be served from Noon until 1 p.m.  Contact Dale Benson (at dalebenson@sbcglobal.net) or any of your SAM or IBM officers to reserve your place at the magical brunch.

Come one, come all to the annual S.A.M./I.B.M./F.C.M./S.Y.M. holiday gathering.    This year's event will be even bigger and better than usual.  This year's extravaganza is being held at the Murat Shrine located in downtown Indianapolis at 510 N. New Jersey St.  Instead of a pitch-in we are trying something a little fancier this year.  There will be a full, all-you-can-eat catered brunch beginning at 1:00 p.m.  The cost of the meal is $13.50 for each person 12 and older and only $5.00 for everyone under 12.  The feast will be truly wonderful for the entire family.  However, if you don't want to eat, feel free to come to the Holiday magic show which will follow the food at 2:00 p.m., downstairs in the Corinthian room.  The magic show is completely free and will feature a wide variety of top notch entertainers.  Please come, bring your family and friends.  This show is open to all who enjoy magic and being entertained.  You won't want to miss this truly magical event.
 
In order to properly anticipate the number who will be in attendance  we ask that you RSVP your attendance to either Steve Spence (722-0429) or Jim Croop (726-0811) and let us know how many will be in you party and also whether you will be attending both the brunch and the show or whether you will only be attending one or the other.  We'll see you there.