Start time is 7:00 pm. Location: Irvington United Methodist Church (30 N. Audubon Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46219) . For additional information contact  Jim Croop or call (317) 726-0811 or contact Steve Spence or call (317) 722-0429.

On Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m, Troy Hooser will astound us with his magic.

"Discover Troy Hooserâ??s New Magic Lectureâ??

Straight from the mind of Troy Hooser and into your repertoire

This new lecture is packed with Troyâ??s favorite routines. Each routine is demonstrated and concisely explained. In addition, Troy describes all the subtleties and finesses required to perform each routine.

Hereâ??s a preview of the NEW lecture:

Three Coin effects, Three Card effects, Three Misc effects

Plus a few extra routines

Just Two Coins
Just two normal coins vanish & appear at will

Coin Across 101
Start loaded. End clean.

Coins to the Bagless Purse
Three coins melt away visually as they are tossed to the bagless purse.

Four Card Monte
My favorite card routine, easy and fun to perform and worth the price of the lecture alone.

Troyâ??s Aceâ??s
A easy to do Ace production with a incredibly colorful ending.

Personality Prognosticator
A prediction with a killer ending and also easy to perform.

Rubber Lock
Two rubber bands link, unlink and then lock themselves together visually!

Bottomless Box
Two crystal balls are magically produced with the bottomless box.

Laceâ??s & Ring
A ribbon and ring routine with the bottomless
box. Visual and fun for any audience.

All Nine Incredible Effects are Available on One DVD

Lecture Notes From The Basement

Location:

Irvington United Methodist Church is located on the east side of Indianapolis in the historic community of Irvington.  The church is just north of E. Washington St. on Audubon Rd., which is situated between the two major streets of Ritter Ave. and Arlington Ave.

The lecture will be presented in the Parlor on the 2nd floor.  You may enter on the east side of the building, which is the right side as you approach the building on Audubon.  Please plan to arrive a bit early at this new location as we hope to start promptly at 7.  See the map below for clarification.

Parking:  You may park anywhere around the circle that surrounds the church or in the designated church lot just off Layman Ave.  Layman Ave is 1 block west of Audubon.  Once again please see the map below for clarification.

Directions
From the North:

1. Take I-465 East anywhere on the north side. 
2. Take the Washington St. exit ramp (Exit 46). 
3. Bear right onto Washington St. going west.
4. Turn right on Audubon Rd. (this intersection has a stoplight; look for a Starbucks on your right)
5. The church will be directly in sight within a roundabout.

From the West:

1. Take I-465 South anywhere on the west side. 
2. Get on I-70 East at Exit 9a. 
3. Take the Emerson Ave. exit ramp (Exit 87).
4. Bear right onto Emerson.
5. Continue south on Emerson to Washington St.
6. Turn left on Washington.
7. Turn left on Audubon Rd. (this intersection has a stoplight; look for a Starbucks on your left)
8. The church will be directly in sight within a roundabout.

From the South:

1. Take I-465 East anywhere on the south side. 
2. Take the Washington St. exit ramp (Exit 46). 
3. Bear right onto Washington St. going west.
4. Turn right on Audubon Rd. (this intersection has a stoplight; look for a Starbucks on your right)
5. The church will be directly in sight within a roundabout.

From the East:

1. Take I-465 North or South to Washington St (depending on your starting location) 
2. Take the Washington St. exit ramp (Exit 46). 
3. Bear right onto Washington St. going west.
4. Turn right on Audubon Rd. (this intersection has a stoplight; look for a Starbucks on your right)
5. The church will be directly in sight within a roundabout.

Start time is 7:00 pm. Location: Wile Hall. For additional information contact  Jim Croop or call (317) 726-0811 or contact Steve Spence or call (317) 722-0429.

On Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Wile Hall, Nathan Kranzo will astound us with his magic. Nathan Kranzo is a full time entertainer who has acquired a reputation for creating unique and original magic. Born and raised in Michigan Nathan honed his entertainment skills in the resorts of northern Michigan and then went on to tour the country mastering his craft.

Nathan is now one of the top magical entertainers in the midwest. His original magic creations have been published in national and worldwide publications like Magic Magazine, Genii Magazine, The Penumbra, Antinomy, Channel One, and The Linking Ring Magazine.

Nathan has performed in over 80 cities in the United States and Canada as well as France, England, Holland, and Japan. Nathan has performed at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California where he received RAVE reviews. In 2004 Nathan was a consultant for the series The Virtual Magician which aired in over 40 Countries! Most recently In 2005 Nathan was a consultant for Penn and Tellerâ??s NBC special.

Nathan will teach effects ideas from his working repertoire including these highlightsâ?¦

Harry Riser Assembly Focuses On a Classic

Indianapolis, Indiana

The Harry Riser Assembly has chosen The Classics in Magic as its theme for the year.  At our September meeting we focused on our first classic, and one of historyâ??s first documented  magic tricks, the Cups and Balls.  Each month we plan to spotlight a different classic effect and learn about its history and the multiple variations that have been developed over the years.

Chris Wilcox acted as host for the evening.  He began by sharing with us some amazing videos of several of the worldâ??s great magicians doing their version of the cups and balls.  First was a Dan Rider cups and balls cartoon.  Very funny!  The cartoon was followed by Ricky Jay presenting a cups and balls history lesson along with his version of the illusion.  We also had the opportunity  to see variations on the theme by  Dai Vernon, Penn and Teller, and Jason Latimer.  Jason Latimerâ??s clear cup routine was mind blowing!

Following the videos, Chris introduced Assembly 31 member, Taylor Martin, who demonstrated his cups and balls routine, which he learned from the Mark Wilson Complete Course in Magic.  Taylor included interesting conversation about a 1605 version of leather cups and balls (described in Hocus Pocus, Junior), the use of magnets in the cups and balls routine, and his Fatherâ??s chop cup.

As always, the highlight of the evening was when Harry Riser was introduced.   Harry shared a number of interesting stories relating to cups and balls and then showed us his version which he developed in conjunction with Charlie Miller.  He called his version the Bosco routine. As a bonus, Harry demonstrated, and then taught the members present, the famous walnut trick. We were all very impressed.

We then had the opportunity to tune up our cups and balls techniques by working  one on one with Taylor Martin and Harry Riser.

Next monthâ??s classic:  the Professorâ??s Nightmare.

Submitted by:  Dale Benson, Secretary

September 18, 2008

Harry E. Riser Assembly No. 31, usually meets the first Monday of the month at 7 pm at Mystic Tie Lodge (2^nd floor), corner of Illinois and North Street.

Start time is 7:00 pm. Location: Wile Hall. For additional information contact  Jim Croop or call (317) 726-0811 or contact Steve Spence or call (317) 722-0429.

On Tuesday, August 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Wile Hall, Mike Powers will astound us with his magic. Mike is the author of several books such as Powerful Magic (1983), Top Secret Stuff (1991), Power Plays (2006). He has also created and marketed many magical effects including Diminishing Returns, Quarter Fusion, Holey Terror I and II, Impromptu Terror, International Reverse Matrix, Ultimate Color Changing Card Case, Plastic Lady, JAZZ Fusion,The PM Principle, Swinger, 50% Transpo, PhotoSurrealism, The Impossible Travellers, Visual Impossible Penetration (VIP), Flicker. His lecture is unique and informative and promises to be educational and entertaining for everyone.

Harry Riser Assembly Dabbles in Mentalism

Indianapolis, Indiana

Our July 2008 meeting included initiation of new officers, announcement of our theme for the coming year, some mentalism, and another amazing â??teach a trickâ?? compliments of Harry Riser.  The meeting was held at the home of our President, Steve Spence.

The officers for this year include three new facesâ??Chris Wilcox, Vice President, Dale Benson, Secretary, and Jay Newby, Treasurer.  Chris Wilcox owns Circle City Magic (an on-line magic store), Dale Benson is a retired physician executive, and Jay Newby is a logistics expert at the local Veterans Hospital.  Steve Spence, an attorney who specializes in mediation, was re-elected to his third term as President, and Don Miller, professional magician and owner of Family Time Entertainment, was re-elected as Sergeant at Arms.  Frank Dailey led the initiation ceremony.

President Spence announced that the Executive Committee has determined that our theme for this coming year will be â??The Classics in Magic.â??  Each month we will focus on a classic effect and learn about its history and the multiple variations that have been developed over the years.

The program for the evening was on the subject of mentalism.  Five of the members presented their favorite â??mind readingâ?? effect.  This was followed by viewing of excerpts from a Richard Osterlind Mind Mysteries DVD, including his â??Bank Nightâ?? and his â??Surrounded Slow Motion Center Tear.â??

As always, the highlight of the evening was when Harry Riser was introduced.  He demonstrated, and then taught the members present, the Shuffle Poker card illusion.  We were all very impressed.

Submitted by:  Dale Benson, Secretary

Harry E. Riser Assembly No. 31, usually meets the first Monday of the month at 7 pm at Mystic Tie Lodge (2^nd floor), corner of Illinois and North Street.

Greetings to all Magicians and magic aficionados,

S.A.M. Assembly 31 and I.B.M. Ring 10 is pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity.  We are launching Indy Magic Lectures.  I’d like to take this opportunity to answer a few questions that you may have about Indy Magic Lectures.

What is Indy Magic Lectures?  It is  a new organization dedicated to bringing the best in magic lectures to Central Indiana.  Assembly31 and Ring 10 will no longer book magic lectures.  Indy Magic Lectures (“IML”) will do  the booking for all future lectures beginning in August 2008. 

What is the cost of joining IML and what are the requirements to join?  Any person 18 years of age or older and who pays the membership dues of $70.00 per year may become a full member of IML.  Associate memberships are available to all spouses of IML members, anyone under the age of 18 and to the parent of any IML associate member who pays annual dues of $30.00 per year.

Why should I join IML?  All IML members and associate members are guaranteed admission to at least 6 magic lectures each year at no additional charge!  In the past, 6 lectures would have cost you $90 if you were an IBM, SAM or FCM member.  This new flat rate “subscription series” structure will save you at least $20 per year.  That’s six lectures for less than the price of five lectures.  Additionally, beginning in August, the cost for attending the lecture if you are not a member of IML will increase to $25 per lecture (the price structure for spouses and children will remain the same for 2008-2009 as it is).  IML is an extremely economical way to see/learn quality magic.

Is there any benefit for joining IML early?  Definitely!  As an added bonus for joining IML by May 7, 2008 you will receive the following:

1. Free admission to the Bob Sheets lecture on May 7, 2008 to be held at Wile Hall; and,
2. A Certificate of Charter membership suitable for framing.

Anyone not joining IML by prior to the lecture on May 7 will pay the normal admission charge to hear, to learn and to be entertained Bob Sheets, named the “Best Lecturer of the Year” at the world famous Magic Castle in 2005.  Just think of it: Seven lectures for less than the price of Five!  You can’t beat it!!

Will this eliminate our local SAM and IBM and FCM groups?  No.  We want to keep strong, vibrant magic clubs.  For that reason, although it is not required that you belong to the local club to be a member of IML we have decided that if you live within Central Indiana (Marion, Morgan, Shelby, Hancock, Hamilton, Boone, Johnson, and Hendricks counties) that all IML members who do not belong to the local Assembly, Ring or FCM will be required to pay an additional $25.00 annual maintenance fee.  This is to encourage everyone to continue to join the local magic clubs (who still must pay for meeting space, etc.).  The clubs will continue to meet monthly and do all of the fun things that we presently do.

How do I join Indy Magic Lectures?  Send a check or pay cash to Assembly 31's treasurer, Joe Scott at 15160 Cherry Tree Rd., Noblesville, IN or bring payment to the Bob Sheets’ lecture on May 7.  Please make the checks payable to SAM 31 and write IML on the Memo line.

What if we don’t get enough interest in IML to make it viable?  If we do not obtain at least 30 members signed up by August 1 we will refund everyone’s money and Assembly 31 and Ring 10 will revert to the former method of booking lectures.  However we have no doubt that IML is a superior way of offering lectures and that we will get more than 30 charter members.

What if I have more questions?  Contact either Steve Spence, Jim Croop or Mike Engle  

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.

Start time is 7:00 pm. Lecture fee: $15.00 for I.B.M-S.A.M.-F.C.M.. members, $10.00 for S.Y.M. members, $25.00 for non-members, and $5.00 for spouse. For additional information contact  Jim Croop or call (317) 726-0811 or contact Steve Spence or call (317) 722-0429.

On Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Wile Hall, Jon Armstrong  will dazzle and entertain us while at the same time teach  us how to truly amaze our audience. Jon Armstrong is more than just another â??card guyâ??. He was awarded the title of close-up magician of the year at the Magic Castle's recent award banquet in April 2007 (in addition to being one of the Magic Castle's most in demand performers). Last year he was featured on the cover of Genii magazine, and he just inked a deal with L&L publishing to produce a three volume DVD of his material. He is a featured performer at this yearâ??s LVMI close-up convention and competed at FISM. And thatâ??s just in the magic world!

Theme: Your favorite trick/illusion

Everyone is invited to bring their favorite trick or illusion to the
meeting at to share it with your Compeers.  Harry Riser will be presenting
his world famous 'Teach-a-Trick' involving a chop cup routine.  Don't miss
all the fun.

Tom Craven will be lecturing on July 12th, 2007. Check back for additional info.