In this edition of The Inventor’s Notebook, I’d like to give you a tour of my “Fibber McGee’s Closet”. For those that haven’t heard that expression before, it comes from the radio show (yes it is old) Fibber McGee and Molly, where the door to an overstuffed closet would be opened and the contents would […]
On this month’s cover, Andrew Martin shows that he is a proud card carrying member of the Ann Arbor Magic Club just before performing a rousing rendition of the Francis Carlyle Homing Card for club members. Inside, Club President John Russell asks “who do you know?” and “are you ready?”. Last but not least, Club Secretary and Ex Libris author, Joaquin Ayala, Ph.D., introduces us to the works of his friend and mentor Maestro Ascanio.
The subject for this month’s Inventor’s Notebook was inspired by Club Secretary Joaquin Ayala, Ph.D. Ex Libris column in the August Newsletter. If you haven’t read it I encourage you to do so. Although I always loved watching magic, my interest in practicing magic started when I received Mattel’s Magic Showstoppers Showcase for Christmas. The […]
Friends, It is a sad day in magic for us all as the beloved and highly-revered Eugene Burger has passed away in Chicago at the age of 78. This is especially true for those who were most influenced by Eugene. He was among the pantheon of magic gods and had a long, fruitful life. He […]
From our friends in Colon, courtesy of Phil Schwartz at Thayermagic.com: In 2018, the ownership of Abbott’s Magic will transition to only its fourth owner in 84 years, Texan Derek Kennedy. Derek Kennedy at the 2002 MCA in Fort Worth, Texas Abbott Magic owner, Greg Bordner, made the announcement at tonight’s awards ceremony at Abbott’s […]
On this month’s cover, Keri Kazz presenting his new lecture to the club on Restaurant Magic. Also inside, President John Russell packs his bags for Colon, special guests at the July meeting, and in Ex Libris, Joaquin Ayala reviews The Books of Wonder.
