This is an attempt to start building a timeline of the club since it began with interesting events. Some dates are unknown, and many events are missing. If you have any additions or corrections, please let Karl Rabe know.
1969
Club is casually formed
Initially meetings were informally held at the homes of Hank Moorehouse, Dennis Loomis and Charlie Rulfs
In January of 1972, the club had a party and show at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Ypsilanti.
Afternoon Show: Emcee Roy Kissell, Dennis Loomis, Lenardo, John Osbourne, The Amazing Conklins
Evening Show: Emcee Hank Moorehouse, Dennis Loomis and Bonnie, The Moorehouse Family of Magic, Doug Henning and Mars, Jeff Wawrzaszek, Duke Stern and Karrell Fox
The event also included a Duke Stern Lecture and a Charlie Rulfs Talk
Club sponsored Michigan Magic Day at Cleary College
Emcee Junior Contest Jeff Wawrzaszek, Senior Contest Graham Putnam, Closeup: Gene Anderson Duke Stern, Jim McMichael and Don Hudson. Headliners: Emcee Roy Kissell, Duke Stern, Mr. Whoodini, Dennis Loomis and Bonnie, Wallis Reid and Jeff Wawrzaszek.
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Meeting Location Denny's Washtenaw Ave Ann Arbor MI
Date unknown
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Meeting Location Herc's Beef Buffet, Washtenaw Ave, Arbor MI
Date unknown
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Meeting Location Georgetown Country Clubhouse Ann Arbor Ann Arbor MI
Date unknown
1978
Meeting Location Emmanuel Lutheran Church, River St. Ypsilanti MI
1980
President Jeff Boyer
Not sure exact date
1981
President Jack Hartley
Not sure exact date. Late 70s or early 80s per John Luka
1985
President Tony Chauduri
Not sure exact date. Mid 80s per John Luka
1985
St. Joseph Hospital, Ypsilanti
Not sure exact date. Mid 80s per John Luka
1986
First "Magic of Giving" show
1987
Club sponsored Michigan Magic Day
After hot being held for 2 years, the club revived MMD and held it at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor on May 16, 1987.
1993
President Randy Shaw
1994
President Jeff Boyer
1994
Club sponsored Michigan Magic Day at Washtenaw Community College
1995
President Don Oesterwind
1996
President George Mathis
1996
Michigan Magic Day - Ypsi High School
This was the 25th Anniversary of this event. Friday Night closeup Norm Kashat and Randy Shaw.
Saturday, Billy McComb lecture, Randy Shaw kids' workshop, John Luca lecture.
Competitions: Seventeen-year-old Danny Thomas first place in the senior competition. The junior stage competition was won by thirteen-year-old Jason Abbott. Close-up Bill Virgin of Lansing.
The All-Star Evening Program featured Buddy Moorehouse as M.C. and opened with Jon Ross and Company. Performers included Hank Moorehouse, Jeff Wawraszek, Billy McComb, Bob Bohm, Danny Thomas, and Jon Ross andCompany closed the show
1997
Dues raised to $20
1998
Newsletter renamed "Magic Messenger"
1998
Meeting location Domino Farms
1998
President Bob Hodder
1999
Club Sponsored Michigan Magic Day at Belleville High School
2007
President Jim Placido
2008
President Marvin Mathena
2009
President Gordon Schott
2010
President Jim Placido
2010
Registered with State of Michigan as Domestic Non-Profit
Did not apply for tax exempt status ( 501.3.c)
2011
President Jim Placido
2012
President Dan Jones
2013
President Dan Jones
2013
Meeting Location - Denny's on Ann Arbor Rd. Plymouth
2014
President Bill Brang
2015
President John Russell
2015
Meeting location Senate Coney Island, Plymouth Rd Livonia
2016
Board terms extended to 2 years
2016
President John Russell
2016
Michigan Magic Day April 8 & 9 at Washtenaw Community College.
Headliner was Levant.
2017
President John Russell
2018
President Scott Mitchell
2019
President Joaquin Ayala
2021
President Dan Jones
2022
Meeting location Kirby's Coney Island, 6 mi Rd Livonia
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