The Secretary’s Report

August Meeting

Our meeting started off with our President, Dan Jones and his ESP Lamp. The lamp correctly predicted selected cards by flashing answers to a series of questions, even correctly divining the selected 14 of Spades. Members found the performance illuminating.

Next it was time for announcements.

• Dan introduced a few guests. Alexander the Magician joined us. Alexander is a professional magician currently based in Ann Arbor. Chuck Kimbrough is a former member and a face familiar to many in the club.
• Dan also gave us a quick recap of the recent club picnic hosted at his home where member Phil Mann performed his underwater escape chained to a bowling ball. Both survived as evidenced by both Phil and the Bowling Ball being present at the meeting.
• Club Secretary Karl Rabe provided a recap of Abbott's 86th Get Together and the many members that attended. Karl and his son Bill were congratulated for winning second place in Abbott's Stage Competition.
• Member Tara McAllister will be performing at the American Museum of Magic on Saturday August 31 (time TBD).
• RIng 22 President Johnny New York was on hand to share that Ring 22 will be hosting Michigan Magic Day on May 17, 2025. Keep your calendars free and let's do everything we can to support our friends across town.
• Our Vice President Sean Howell announced that there are still some performer slots open for the Parlor Show coming up in October. Members wishing to perform should contact Sean.

Next, was an open discussion on Ethics facilitated by Tara McAllister. A number of members provided insight including Dan Jones, Ming Louie, John Russell, Karl Rabe and Alex Heath.

Club Secretary Karl Rabe delivered an educational lecture on The Binary Principle. Beginning with a Keno Lotto divination, Karl then explained step-by-step the basics of the principle, different ways to disguise the principle and how you can create your own effects. Members present were provided with a set of Keno Cards, Betting Sheets and instructions for performing the effect.

Then it was time for performances.

• Our guest Alexander the Magician performed a stunning coins across routine from his show.
• Ming Louie performed a Phoenix burned and restored ribbon
• Phil Mann performed his bowling ball chain escape on dry land with some comedy added in.
• April Barrett performed a nice variation of the coloring book using a Teddy Bear and some crayons.
• Tara McAllister shared a segment of the Losander Floating Table routine she is working on.
• Alex Heath performed a cups and balls routine
• Ron Hoole spoon bending routine only to show that he turned the spoon into a fork.
• Karl Rabe performed Danny Archer's Pick a Coin routine which he learned from Danny's lecture at the Get Together.
• Johnny New York performed a Casino Poker Test which began with his famous Bushel Basket Shuffle.

With the little time left, members jammed and socialized until the lights were turned out.