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 the “Spotlight” is on our Feature Performer for August, Mike Bodgas. Where did you grow up / where have you lived? I grew up in Cleveland, OH and moved to […]
Issue: Magic Messenger September 2022
The Secretary’s Report
Vice President Sean Naes President kicked us off with our round-table question. This month’s question was “What move have you always wanted to learn but never did?”. Answers ranged from double-lift, card palming, juggling, perfect table farro, and coin magic. Then it was on to magic with our featured performer Mike Bognas. Mike performed an interesting […]
On the Cover
Mike Bodgas, Featured Performer for August, perform Forgetful Yogi inherited from his Grandfather. This prop was produced by Warren Hamilton, ca. 1960. The head of a wooden Yogi Bear cutout is removed, and a balloon is put in its place. The wooden head vanishes, later reappearing on the body and popping the balloon in […]










