Ann Arbor Magic Club

IBM 210 - SAM 88

Club Timeline

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

1971

Club receives IBM Charter on Feb 23, 1971

1971

President Hank Moorehouse

First President of the club. Served two terms.

1972

Club holds Charter Day show

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

1972









Club receives SAM Charter

1972

President Hank Moorehouse

1973

President Dennis Loomis

1973

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

2022

Meeting location Plymouth Community Arts Council

2022

First Parlor Show

2023

President Dan Jones

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