Issue: Magic Messenger January 2026

Ex Libris

SWITCH: Unfolding the $100 Bill Change by John Lovick A book review by Dr. Joaquin M. Ayala, PhD Hello folks and welcome to the Ex Libris article for January 2026 – Happy New Year to all! It sounds strange to be saying that, but I do hope that everyone had a fun, safe and magical … Read more

The President’s Corner

Happy New Year, Can you believe it? 2026 is already here…I feel like I must have blinked. 2025 was a great year for the club. Meeting attendance is continually on the rise, and the content is continuously improving because of member participation in the meetings and the events. We work with the Arts Council hosting … Read more

Around the Town

Calendar of Events You don’t want to miss our next meeting January 14 at 7pm at the Plymouth Community Arts Council. Our featured performer will be none other than Cap’n Sean and Mirf the Magnificent Sean and Karl will be distributing the AAMC Top Contributor Recognition Awards for 2025 Mike Thornton will lead a learning … Read more

Funny Business

Who remembers Robert Orben?   He was a prolific comedy writer and magician whose one-liners and gag books became must-have material for comedians, speakers, and performers alike. Over his career he published more than 40 books on humor, including many collections of jokes and patter. Early in his career he even wrote books specifically for … Read more

The Secretary’s Report

December Meeting This month’s Secretary’s Report (text and photos) is by our Roving Reporting and Photographer Mike Palko. You may know him better as “Charlie’s Dad”.  Thank you Mike for filling in and taking notes and photos in Karl’s absence. Fantastic job with all the great photos! Dan Jones also provided some details.   We … Read more

On the Cover

  Long time returning member George Honer displays his White Elephant present at the Club’s annual Christmas party; A genuine Lincoln Stone Magic Kit. It is great to have you back George!