2010-05 Ring Report Ring #170 The Bev Bergeron Ring

President Craig Fennessey called the meeting to order on May 19th and introduced the Ring's officers to the 31 members and guests in attendance and acknowledged the attendance at the Ring's Annual Banquet and Show that had taken place the previous week. Craig reminded the members that this was Magic Week on the David Letterman Show and among other notable magicians, Orlando's own Michael Ammar would be appearing. He went on to say that Wayne Houton had been booked as a future lecturer and arrangements were also being made to book Bob Sheets for a future lecture.

Scott Rosenfeld introduced himself and stated his desire to become a member of the Ring. Scott's specialty is clown magic.

Those Ring members who are appearing around Orlando include Dan Stapleton at Give Kids The World, Mark Fitzgerald at the Hard Rock Cafe and Bev Bergeron at The Red Fox Lounge on Thursday nights. Doug Otto will also be appearing this month at the Wizardz of Magic in Kissimmee. In June, Bev Bergeron will attend the SAM Convention in San Diego and appear at the Magic Castle on the same California trip. Mark Fitzgerald attended and subsequently reported his experiences at Fechter's Close-Up Convention held earlier this month in Batavia, N.Y.

It was reported that Don Masters, one of the founders of Ring 170 has passed away. A memorial service will be held for him at our next meeting. (or another date, see separate post to the mailing list - Ed.)

If anyone was interested, our President announced that banquet photos could be seen on the Ring's website.

A teach-in by Bev Bergeron followed where he demonstrated his expertise at impromptu magic with a repertoire of paper napkin magic. Dan Stapleton spoke of his experience performing for a client in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and told of his success utilizing a Finger D-Lite and a double-shooting magic wand during a hastily rehearsed show.

Phil Schwartz presented Magic History Moment #22, a Treatise on Trays. He produced from his collection several types of trays that were utilized in coin, ring and card production and other effects. Phil closed his presentation by demonstrating his Di-Flyto Tray. The membership were enlightened and enjoyed his presentation.

Jennifer Smith spoke briefly to the Ring concerning Women in Magic and perspectives of the women's role in Magic as assistants as well as magical performers.

After a short break VP Chris Dunn emceed the members performances. Mark Fitgerald came out first with a Gold Candy Coin Manipulation and followed with a well executed Oil and Water Card Trick. Will Wortman was next demonstrating a well performed Coin and Card Matrix. Ring 170 Alumnus Jon Armstrong, visiting all the way from Los Angeles, performed Harry In Your Pocket with an astonished audience member. Dan Stapleton performed the Matrix Poker Card Effect with the predicted outcome and Charlie Pfrogner closed the performances with a Rabbit and a Ribbon Production from a trash can.

Sheldon Brook