Funny Business

Bad Jokes How does Tara stay cool in the summer? She uses slight-of-fan. A good magician’s assistant is hard to find. They’re highly sawed after. Mike’s son asked him to make him a paper airplane. He tried all the magic he knew but his son is still just a boy. What’s a magician’s favorite kind … Read more

The Broken Wand – Jim Tait

Donald James Tait February 21, 1944 – July 2, 2024 Donald “Jim” Tait passed away on July 2, 2024. He is survived by his wife Patricia, children Beth (Brad) Battey, and George Tait and grandchildren Bridgette, Branwyn, and Reed.There will be a Memorial Gathering held on Friday, August 2nd from 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM, … Read more

Around the Town

Calendar of Events As you may have heard, the NICK DIFFATTE lecture was cancelled. Nick had to return to Vegas sooner than expected, so his Belleville show was cancelled. Other Calendars Check out John Luka’s Magic page and his well maintained list of Michigan Events All AAMC Events and details can be viewed on the … Read more

The President’s Corner

Hello AAMC Members and Friends, How is your summer of magic going? I hear of our members performing magic shows and making appearances all over Michigan. Whether performing magic, making balloon sculptures, face painting, juggling or stilt walking we are busy promoting the performing arts we love. Please share with the club where you’ll be … Read more

On the Cover

Club Member Tara McAllister wows the audience with her version of Butterfly Blizzard in the club’s Spring Parlor Show. (Photo by Mike Palko)  

The Secretary’s Report

June Meeting Our meeting kicked off with Karl & Bill Rabe performing their “Go Blue / Go Green” color changing silk routine. A large maze colors silk and a large blue colored silk match Karl’s University of Michigan shirt and hat as Hail to the Victors plays.. then the record scratches and the music changes … Read more