Upcoming Events
MISDIRECTIONS MAGIC SHOP
Proudly Presents:
Doc Eason
“Considered Today’s Greatest Bartender Magician In The World”
Direct from his incredible 22 year run at John Denver’s world-famous “Tower Magic Bar” in Snowmass, Colorado, Doc Eason will present his highly acclaimed lecture in San Francisco for one night only! Doc’s unique style of magic, his humorous repartee, and the warm attention he gives to his customers are all reasons why, year after year, patrons return and bring new friends to watch one of the greatest magicians around! Thanks to his best selling DVD’s: “Bar Magic Vol.1-3,” “Rocky Mountain Magic” and the “Aspen Bar Magic” issue of Michael Ammar’s “Magical Arts Journal,” he is know as “The Bar Magic Guy” to magicians all over the world. Besides being one of the most sought out performers, he also found time to be the current champion of the 2009 & 2008 Close-Up Magician of the Year & 2009 Lecturer of the Year from the Academy of Magic Arts, Magic Castle.
You will benefit from his vast experience even if you do not perform bar magic. His hilarious “Comedy Bar Magic Lecture” features material that he uses every night when he entertains. Doc performs for enthusiastic lay audiences every night and his performance reflects the fact that he has done this act literally thousands of times. Everyone who sees this lecture, from the novice to the seasonal professional, walks away with something they can apply to their own performing arena. Doc will draw from his 28+ years of entertainment experience, which artfully blends hilarious comedy, fascinating magic and spirited audience participation. He will teach you about misdirection, performance, timing, comedy, how to get bigger tips, how to handle hecklers, as well as magic!!!
“His delightful magic, exuberant personality & strong technical skills make his lecture a delight.”-Phil Willmarth “If you value things that have strong commercial appeal to the lay audience, then you will love this lecture.”-Billy McComb “One of magic’s finest performers, and, more importantly, one of magic’s nicest people.”-Michael Close “He knows how to make magic an intensely personal experience, adapting to the uniqueness of the individual. He is a rear talent & a pleasure to watch.”-Bruce Barnett
Do not miss your chance to watch, learn and experience an in-depth look at the working repertoire from the King of Bar Magic! Doc’s Lecture is a prescription for Real Magicians in the Real World!!! |
DOC EASON
"Comedy Bar Magic"
Tuesday, June 27
7:30 p.m. – Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Advance Purchase - By June 18, 2010 |
$ 30.00 Magic Club Members before deadline
$ 35.00 Non-Members
At the Door - $ 40.00
Miraloma Park Improvement Club
350 O'Shaughnessy Boulevard
San Francisco. California
Free Parking
www.misdirections.com |
The San Francisco Ghost Hunt
Meet real ghosts from wild and romantic times gone by. You will enjoy nearly three hours of guaranteed unearthly fun! The Ghost Hunt is delighted to introduce you to San Francisco's most notorious ghosts at 7:00 pm six evenings a week, closed Tuesdays. Call 415-922-5590 to confirm.
$20 person.
**** Misdirections Magic Club 25% off
415-922-5590
www.sfghosthunt.com
The San Francisco Ghost Hunt take place year around, in every weather, in a beautiful historic neighborhood in the comfortable Pacific Heights district. The one mile walking tour is in a quiet residential area surrounding a vast well kept park. The locality is free of the usual urban unpleasantness, there is even no business traffic. The Ghost Hunt shows a very local side of San Francisco many have been dying to see. There is one modrate hill, the pace is easy and the views are spectacular. You will enjoy nearly three hours of guaranteed unearthly fun
www.BalboaMovies.com
THE BALBOA PREMIERE OF “DOUBLE FEATURES”, A SHORT FILM SHOT HERE AT THE THEATER!
Awhile back, a short film called Double Features was shot here at the Balboa. It tells the story of “a brokenhearted young man who waits for a date that never shows, and a lonely projectionist mourning the past while dreaming of a better future. They meet one night at an old art-house cinema and find that at the movies, anything can happen.” The short was beautifully photographed, and really makes the Balboa look spectacular, with striking shots of our marquee and projection booth. The film is very much a love letter to old theaters.
View the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxg9a0Df2Go&feature=fvsr
We have many photos and posters you may use form THE CAT AND THE CANARY as well as our live guests.
Gallery on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=188033&id=7854811061
Gallery on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47639529@N06/sets/72157623451130478/
Gary Meyer
Co-Director
Telluride Film Festival
Office
800 Jones Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 665-9494
Fax: (510) 665-9589
www.TellurideFilmFestival.org
A 501(c )(3) non-profit educational organization
37th Telluride Film Festival,
September 3-September 6, 2010
Bay Bay Area Stars™ hosts Jams Around The Bay™ in six various cities around the Bay Area of Northern California. ***F*R*E*E***
Jams are for people interested in balloon twisting, face painting, glitter tattoos, magic, and any other children/family/corporate entertainment; for beginners, seasoned professionals and everyone else in between.... Full Story
Magic Clubs
Magic clubs meet the needs of young or older people just getting started in magic; magicians who are working at improving their performances; magicians who are interested in discovering magic accross the country and around the world; and people who are just interested in magic as a fulfilling hobby.
The IBM (International Brotherhood of Magicians), and the SAM (Society of American Magicians) are the two largest organizations in the U.S. and both have local chapters around the world.
The greater bay area has several local chapters of these organizations. A hopefully complete list of these chapters with their contact information is shown below.
The I.B.M. is the world's largest organization for magicians and for people interested in the magical arts. Our Brotherhood is made up of nearly 15,000 members worldwide with over 300 local groups called Rings in more than 73 countries. The I.B.M. is considered to be the most respected organization for magic collectors, amateur and professional magicians in the world! If you have a sincere interest in the art of magic, we invite you to learn more about our organization.
The Society of American Magicians, founded on May 10, 1902 in Martinka's famous magic shop in New York City, New York, is the oldest and most prestigious magical society in the world. For over a century it has promoted the ideals shared by Kellar, Houdini, Thurston and over 30,000 others world-wide who have held membership in the society. These ideals include the elevation of the Art of Magic, the promotion of harmony among magicians, and the opposition of the unnecessary public exposure of magical effects.
The S.A.M. offers the opportunity to unite and associate with leaders in the World of Magic - not only professionals, but with amateurs, manufacturers, magic dealers, book authors and magic collectors. Through its monthly publications, annual conventions, and with over 250 "Assemblies" throughout the world, the S.A.M. provides the necessary forum for the advancement of magic through discussions, lectures, research, performances, and exchange of magic secrets within the magic community. To promote these endeavors the S.A.M. presents awards and fellowships in recognition of outstanding achievement in the Art of Magic.
The Oakland Magic Circle is a centerpiece of the Oakland Magic community. Each year it hosts a banquet and full evening magic show with invited professional magicians, both local competition winners and out of town magicians. They hold both Stage and Close-up contests with cash prizes and the chance to compete with the winners from other local clubs. They also hold a very well attended flea market and auction, and a "Spaghetti Feed" dinner and competition. Check their website www.oaklandmagiccircle.com or the list of upcoming events on the right of the screen.
Bay Area Magic Clubs:
Sacramento, California -- Ring 192 - Victor Saint Leon
When: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm
Location: Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA
Contact: Pamela Impson , 1135 E Street, Rio Linda CA 95673
Phone: 916-873-1079
Email: pamimpson@covad.net
Web Site: http://magic1.org/ibm192
San Francisco, California -- Ring 38
When: Meets last Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm (except December)
Location: Cafe Sinfonia, 465 Grove Street (Grove & Gough), San Francisco, CA
Contact: Art Gagne ,
Phone: 650-992-0697
San Jose, California --
Ring 216 - Silicon Valley Magicians
When: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm
Location: Yu-Ai Kai Center, 588 N. Fourth Street,, San Jose, CA 95112 (in Japantown at Fourth and Jackson Streets) Directions
Contact: Will Chandler, 1572 S. Bernardo Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 USA
Phone: 408-733-3101
Email: vicepresident@ring216.org
Web Site: http://ring216.org/
SAN FRANCISCO - Assembly 2
Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Taraval Police Station; President: Richard Seguine (650) 869-4932 zaubern@msn.com; Vice President: Bob Bailey (Tamaka) (650) 755-9128
SACRAMENTO - Assembly 72
Meetings: 4th Wednesday, Ronald McDonald House at UC Davis Medical Center; President: David Wright; (916) 944-8454; wright.davida@sbcglobal.net; Vice President: Leland Eiben (530) 790-7470 leenassoc@hotmail.com, website: www.magic1.org/sam72
PALO ALTO - Assembly 94
Meetings: 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, corner of Homer and Webster, in Palo Alto (Beginners' Workshop at 6:30 p.m.) Web site: www.sam94.org President: Kim Silverman (650) 960-3809 kimsilv@apple.com; Secretary Joe Caffall (408) 578-8387 jocaff@pacbell.net
PLEASANT HILL - Assembly 112
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Winslow Center, 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523; President: Douglass Kovacich (925) 435-4824 dougkovacich@yahoo.com, First Vice President: Ric Ewing (925) 787-6012 magic@rickara.com, www.sam112.com/, S.Y.M. 112 Meetings: 4th Monday, Winslow Center
OXNARD - Assembly 135
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. St. John's Regional Medical Center (Rose Avenue and Gonzales Road); President: Brian Jones (805) 340-9249; Secretary Dan Murphy (805) 482-1543 photodan0@yahoo.com, heydanmurphy@yahoo.com
MONTEREY BAY - Assembly 287
Meetings: 2nd Friday, 7:00, member's residence; President: Hope Anderson (831) 384-0848 Hopemagic@aol.com
HAYWARD - Assembly 80
JONGLEURS CIRCLE; THIRD WEDNESDAY, 3481 SANDPIPER COURT, HAYWARD, CA. BILL RAGSDALE 530-661-0413; BOX 1500, WOODLAND, CA 95776 sam@billragsdale.cc - Bill Ragsdale: (510) 881-8162 (meeting nights only); Meeting time: 7:00 p.m.
