Upcoming Events
Dorian Rhodell Lecture, Wednesday, September 14, Sponsored by I.B.M. Ring 216
This will be a relatively broad lecture and not focused in any one medium. It is designed to impart advice that can be applied to any branch of magic. For example, choosing the right sleights to use in an effect and how to eliminate or circumvent tells (actions that tip off that something is about to happen) in the work we already do. Dorian will cover some of his card material from his recent DVD release, his coin work, bill switch, and other material. Much of what Dorian has learned has been passed down to him by way of five mentors; Jon E. King, Jerry Camaro, Paul Chosse, Larry Jennings, and Ron Bauer. Dorian has been given permission to teach some of Ron Bauer's material and will be going over a couple of items of Paul Chosse's. Member Cost: $15, Non Member Cost: $25, Time: 7:30pm, For address of location, go to www.ring216.org .
Magic Flea Market, Wednesday, September 21, Hosted by Society of American Magicians, Assembly 112
Round Table Pizza, 2960 Treat Blvd., Concord. 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Tables are $10 for members, $15 for non-members. For more details, contact Doug Kovachch, DouglasstheMagiciman@hotmail.com or call 925-435-4824. Also see www.sam12.com/fleamarket .
Rock & Roll Magic Show, 7:00 PM Saturday, October 15
El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second Street, Antioch, CA 94509. Special guest performer and MC Magic Mike, together with the Amazing Magic of Ric and Kara, Douglass the Magic Man, and more. Music by Biernacki and the Illusion. Tickets are $15 - $27. See http://www.elcampaniltheatre.com/events/R_R_Magic_Show.htm or call 925-757-9500.
Joshua Jay Lecture, October 28, Sponsored by I.B.M. Ring 216
Acclaimed performer, author, and lecturer Joshua Jay will present his all-new lecture that he debuted at the SAM National Convention. Magic with coins, cards, borrowed bills, wristwatches, books, and more. You will learn close-up and parlor magic, and there will be something for every skill level. Joshua was just named the 2011 Close-up Magician of the Year by SAM, and has just completed a very successful run of his one man show, UNREAL. Twenty-eight-year-old Joshua Jay has been called magic’s Renaissance man by MAGIC Magazine. It’s not hard to see why: he is a performer, lecturer, author, and photographer of all things mysterious. He maintains a globetrotting performance schedule—Jay has performed in over fifty countries and appears regularly on national television (most recently on Good Morning America and the Today Show). His performance style is completely unique: he performs with ordinary, borrowed objects, causing them to twist, bend, appear, and vanish at will. At only seventeen years old Joshua Jay was crowned world champion for close-up magic at the World Magic Seminar, and he is now regarded as one of the leading creative forces in the magic world. Member costs: $15, Non Member Cost $25, Time: 7:30PM. Please note the Meeting location is: Akiyama Wellness Center, 110 Jackson Street, San Jose, CA 9511. This location is down the street from the regular Yu Ai Kai meeting location near 4th Street. Email vicepresident@ring216.org for additional questions.
Houdini Magic Weekend, Playland Not-At-The-Beach, November 25-27
10979 San Pable Avenue, El Cerrito. See www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org for info.
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!
The Marrakech Magic Theater starring Peter Morrison
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
Purchase tickets at: www.sanfranciscomagictheater.com
***Tell them Joe @ Misdirections sent you, for priorty treatment!!!
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
Joseph Atmore is Dunninger, at the San Francisco Fringe Festival this coming September
EXIT Theatre
WEDNESDAY SEPT 7 10:30 PM
SATURDAY SEPT 10 9:00 PM
SUNDAY SEPT 11 7:30 PM
SATURDAY SEPT 17 2:30 PM
Tickets are $10.
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
East Bay Magic
This site is dedicated to the furtherance of the magic hobby and profession in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Our intent is to be a one-stop-shop for anyone interested in Magic and Magicians.
Magicians, both hobyists and professionals all need peer contact and mentoring. We hope to bring information of local performances of area magicians, as well as performances and lectures by magicians from around the world.
We also hope to promote the local Magic Clubs and their activities as well as promoting the area Magic Dealers.
We will also try to provide one stop access to resources for magicians available on the web. If you know of any other resources that would be of help to the magical community, please contact us.
Lastly, we hope to improve and promote the appreciation of magic and magicians in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. One way to do that is to promote benefit performances. If you are performing a benefit, or have an idea for one, please contact us.
