Issue: Magic Messenger May 2024

Ex Libris

Announcing the new and improved Ann Arbor Magic Club Book Library. The Book Library has been in storage for many years and thanks to the efforts of several members, it is now back, online and better than ever. Dan Jones has been storing the collection. He performed a full inventory and then with the assistance … Read more

Spotlight

As a reoccurring feature of the Magic Messenger we will highlight a member and ask them to answer a few questions about themselves. This month instead of the normal questions, we are reprinting an article written by Ring 22 President Johnny New York featuring Marvin Mathena. Marvin has been both president of the Detroit Magic … Read more

Around the Town

Calendar of Events Your Support is Needed On Saturday May 18, we still need volunteers to perform magic at an Open House we are hosting at the Plymouth Community Library from 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm at 223 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170. This is to publicize our May shows and to recruit new … Read more

The President’s Corner

Hello Fellow Magi of the Ann Arbor Magic Club and Friends, I would first like to say congratulations and thank you to all of our performers in last month’s Close Up Showcase competition. It was a great turnout of members and guests to support the performers of all skill levels and experience. They should all … Read more

Funny Business

The answer to last month’s matching puzzle is below. Member Year Joined Jeff Boyer 1970s Jeff Walters 1980s Don Oesterwind 1990s Roger Simmons 2000s Ming Louie 2010s Phil Mann 2020s    

The Secretary’s Report

We had a fantastic turnout for our meeting with a number of guests and old friends. The feature of the evening was our 2nd Annual Ann Arbor Magic Club Close-up Showcase. Six members competed against each for the coveted 1st Place Close-up Showcase Trophy. The format involved each of the six performers stationed at their … Read more

On the Cover

Mike Thornton takes home the coveted First Place Trophy for the 2nd Annual Ann Arbor Magic Club Close Up Showcase.