Greater San Francisco Area Local Magic Resources

Upcoming Events

Magic Happenings in San Francisco?
Houdini: Art and Magic Exhibition on view October 2, 2011 - January 16, 2012
Open daily except Wed. 11am - 5pm and Thurs. 1-8pm
@ Contemporary Jewish Museum 736 Mission Street, San Francisco
***Christian Cagical's "Obscura" @ Houdini Exhibit
Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, 6-8pm
see a special performance of Christian Cagical's Critically Acclaimed Show "Obscura" with admission to the Houdini Exhibit
***Houdini: A Night of Magic, Mystery, and Merrymaking: 3rd Annual Family Gala starring Jay Alexander
Sat. Dec. 3rd, 5:30pm
Celebrate "Houdini: Art of Magic with a magical evening featuring tricks and illusions for kids ages 3-14 and performances by master magician and comic Jay Alexander. 
***Special Performance by World Champion Magician, Jade
Christmas Day Only!!!
Show times are 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm.
Sponsored by Target, the CJM's Community Day on Christmas is a day of ADMISSION-FREE fun for all.  In celebration of the "Houdini Exhibit" families can make their own optical illusion spinning tops and enjoy the Magic of Jade with 3 performances throughout the day.
***Dan Chan the Magic Man & Kat performs at CJM
Prepare to be wowed by Dan Chan, a Bay Area Magician of the Year award winner! 
Dec 26th, SF Contemporary Jewish Museum  (two person show)
Dec 27th, SF Contemporary Jewish Museum  (two person show)
Dec 29th, SF Contemporary Jewish Museum  (two person show)
Dec 30th, SF Contemporary Jewish Museum  (two person show)
***Performance Opportunity for Magicians!
We are seeking talented magicians who are in high school or college to perform close-up magic and walk-arounds at a teen event November 22, 6-8 PM at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. Join us in honoring the history of magic and celebrating Harry Houdini's life and legacy!
if interested, contact Leah Greenberg 415-655-7851 or lgreenberg@thecjm.org
***Magic Classes for kids
Sunday, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec.11, Jan 8
2 - 3:15pm, 7-9 years old (must be accompanied by adult)
3:30 - 4:45pm, 10-13 years old
If abracadabra is one of your favorite words, these workshops are for you!  In celebrations of the wxhibition "Houdini: Art and Magic, the CJM offers kids a chance to develop their magic skills in monthly classes offered October thru Janary.  Each class covers different tricks and skills with San Francisco's very own Chin-Chin who has been performing magic since the age of 7 and corporate magician, Paula Ramsey Join us for one of for all four. 
Members $6.00 per child per class; General $12.00 per child per class (for 7-9 years old, adult admission is required and separate); Members $20.00 for the 4-part series; General $40.00 for the 4-part series.
Call 415-655-7852 for information
www.thecjm.org
 
The Marrakech Magic Theater starring Peter Morrison - This Saturday will feature corporate magician, Tim Noonan
Participate in an uproarious one-of-kind interactive show in an intimate historic setting.  Featuring the comedy and classical magic of San Francisco Magician Peter Morrison. The unforgettable Marrakech Magic Theater is where cherished memories are made. This two-hour comedy and magic experience begins in the Sultan's Oasis lounge, the perfect setting to relax and savor drinks while interacting with Peter Morrison as he entertains you at your own table.  Then it’s Showtime! The very best of the evening awaits you as you enter into the Magic Theater. This intimate theater seats 32 guests for a special fun and interactive experience. You will literally be out of your seat with laughter -  involved in the show from start to finish! The miracles throughout the show happen inches from the front row. During the energetic one hour and fifteen minute performance, you'll witness sleight-of-hand miracles and intriguing feats of mentalism―and throughout, you won't stop laughing.
Have a remarkable evening - see a show so fantastic that you'll forget that you're still in San Francisco!
(Doors open one hour before scheduled show time for pre-show entertainment and drinks in the Sultan Oasis lounge) 
Thursday & Friday Night Shows at 8:30  Ticket Price $38.00
Saturday Night Shows at 6:30 and 9:00  Ticket Price $38.00
Sunday Night Shows at 6:30 Ticket Price $38.00
www.sanfranciscomagictheater.com
***Tell them Joe @ Misdirections sent you for a discount for Tim Noonan's Show
***Tell them Joe @ Misdirections sent you, for priorty treatment!!!

Cagical & Kuckenbaker
"Now And At The Hour" by Christian Cagical
"The Burroughs & Kookie Show: Late Night in the Interzone" by Chris Kuckenbaker
2 amazing acts!  2 nights only!
Mondays, Nov. 7th & 14th
8pm
$20.00
Shotgun Players 1901 Ashby Ave, South Berkeley
The Shotgun Cabaret is proud to present Christian Cagigal and Chris Kuckenbaker, both infamous for their solo work in the Bay Area underground perfromance scene.  In "Now and at the Hour," Cagigal (winner "Best Magician of Best of the Bay Guardian Reader's Poll) weaves a semi-autobiographical tale, magic and illusions of mindreadinginto an intimate, interactive and unnerving magical experience.  "The Borroughs and Kookie Show: Late Night in the Interzone" (Bestof the Fringe 2010) imagines William S. Borroughs as a talk show host for 50 hallucinatory minutes, including a dream machine, and live music by Louis Libert.
www.showgunplayers.org

Magic @ The Rex starring RJ Owens, Adam Sachs & Sebastian Boswell
Ongoing Every Saturday Night 8:00pm
The Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Magic at the Rex is an evening of mystery, wonderment and laughs.  In an intimate cocktail lounge setting at the classic Hotel Rex in Union Square, you will be up close and personal with every flick of the wrist and wave of a hand of Adam Sachs, Sebastian Boswell III and RJ Owens.
Here's how the San Francisco Chronicle described the show:  "Forget the pyrotechnics, fog machines and cheesy background music - this isn't Caesars Palace. Absolute Magic focuses on the interactive and communal aspects of a magic show rather than the spectacle. Featured are local magicians RJ Owens - whose avuncular charm and offbeat brand of comedy magic will have you somewhere between smirking and outright chortling (depending on your sheepishness) - and Adam Sachs, with his mystifying sleight of hand, which may require reminders to close your mouth."
Tickets are $25, and there’s a two drink minimum.
www.magicattherex.com 
*** Misdirections Magic Club members a $5 discount - purchase tickets direct (415) 273-9790.  Call by Wednesday, to reserve tickets.  Please note this show has been selling out every Saturday Night!

Alex Ramon's Holiday Magic Show
A Holiday Show featuring astonishing illusions to amaze the entire family! Alex Ramon is back with new wonders up his sleeves. Audiences will witness a brand new illusion with an iPad, magic performed with an ordinary light bulb, and a borrowed cell phone which summons a surprisingly “close call!” Alex will also be giving away magical presents at the show! Just in time for the holidays! Ramon delivers a high- energy magic show which is relevant and captivating. A fresh approach on magic by a modern-day showman!
• Friday December 9th @ 7:00pm
• Saturday December 10th @ 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr. Walnut Creek, 94596
$35.00
www.alexramonmagic.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 

California Conservatory Theatre presents: Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer
directed by Ken Sonkin
Starring Julian Lopez-Morillas & Stephen Muterspaugh
Also featuring Geoffrey Tanner, George Kaplan, & Duke Menaphon.  
"A thriller...  a spine-tingling suspense drama. Urbanely clever, unashamedly literate, clawingly tense and playfully savage."  –Time Magazine
 Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Nov. 4–27, 2011
Fri & Sat @ 8pm. Sun @ 2pm
Sat @ 2pm on Nov. 12 & 26
Tickets: (510) 632-8850
www.cct-sl.org

California Conservatory Theatre
999 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94577

***SOMETHING COOL YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT: Doug Henning performing Close-Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06O46DjlvzQ

The next Oakland Magic Circle meeting will be Tuesday January 3, 2011

Our January Meeting will feature: Daryl

The “Magician’s Magician”
Daryl's award-winning lectures have always featured an excellent variety of clean and practical magic. Close up and stand up magic, impromptu and "prop" magic, and mysteries that are easy to perform as well as one or two that are more technically challenging. His lectures are always an excellent value and we can assure you that there will be something for everyone!
Bjornson Hall
2258 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, California
Doors open 6:00 pm
Lecture at 7:30 pm
$5 paid 2012 OMC Members
$15 non members (Join the OMC that night and get the MEMBERS rate)

www.oaklandmagiccircle.com

Where: Bjornson Hall, 2258 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA. 94602
(Fruitvale Ave. off ramp off Hwy. 580)
Questions? Go to www.oaklandmagiccircle.com or email to: president@oaklandmagiccircle.com

Magic @ The Rex starring RJ Owens, Adam Sachs & Sebastian Boswell
Ongoing Every Saturday Night 8:00pm
The Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Magic at the Rex is an evening of mystery, wonderment and laughs.  In an intimate cocktail lounge setting at the classic Hotel Rex in Union Square, you will be up close and personal with every flick of the wrist and wave of a hand of Adam Sachs, Sebastian Boswell III and RJ Owens.
Here's how the San Francisco Chronicle described the show:  "Forget the pyrotechnics, fog machines and cheesy background music - this isn't Caesars Palace. Absolute Magic focuses on the interactive and communal aspects of a magic show rather than the spectacle. Featured are local magicians RJ Owens - whose avuncular charm and offbeat brand of comedy magic will have you somewhere between smirking and outright chortling (depending on your sheepishness) - and Adam Sachs, with his mystifying sleight of hand, which may require reminders to close your mouth."
Tickets are $25, and there’s a two drink minimum.
www.magicattherex.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. 

***SOMETHING COOL YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
see Joe on SF Secrets:
http://www.youtube.com/user/sfsecrets#p/a/u/1/XB_fUvXUP3I

If you would like to find out more about our special events, our Master of Fun, Richard, will send you our e-mail Newsletter.
Richard Tuck
Master of Fun
Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
Museum of Fun
10979 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, California  94530
(510) 592-3002 24-Hour Information Line
(510) 932-8966 Party Scheduling

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Support your Local Magicians, Shops, and Clubs

Not all of us can be -- or want to be -- full time magicians, but whether we are just beginners learning our first tricks, collectors, part-time performers, or putting together a professional act, we need to work together to support the magic community.

We can all help each other in our endeavors by supporting our local clubs, mentoring each other, purchasing books, DVDs, and tricks from our local magic shops; and performing at the best of our abilities.

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