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El Campanil Theatre

Society of American Magicians #112
Present
Rock & Roll Magic Show
Magic Show

Saturday October 2, 2010  7:00 p.m.

The Rock & Roll Magic Show II is present by the Society of American Magician Concord #112.  This is a professional magic and illusion show for the whole family.  In its second annual show, this one night only show features six of the area's best award winning professional magicians.

Also featuring the music of Biernacki and the Illusion; the only magical classical rock band who will not only perform magic and music but will also provide live background music for all the other performers.  Last year's show was a complete success and this year's show is one not to be missed.

The 2010 Rock & Roll Magic Show II will star the Amazing Magic of Ric & Kara, Douglass the Magic Man, Magic by Danielle, Roy Porfido, The Comedy of Jerry and Reggie and Magic of Gerald Joseph.  

You will witness live animals vanish and appear, escapes from chains and strait jackets, Houdini's famous substitution trunk, an audience member is sawed in half, object floating, comedy magic and so much more.  Two hours for the entire family to enjoy.

 Order your tickets now before the show is sold out.

GENERAL
SEATING
Tickets:

Adults: $ 25
Seniors (62 and Older): $ 22
Youth (17 & Under): $15

Tickets May Be Purchased in Advance at the Ticket Office
604 W. Second Street - Next Door To The Theatre
(Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) and 1 hour before showtime
no service charge when purchased at the ticket office
or
by phone:  (925) 757-9500
$2.00 charge applies (per phone order- not per ticket)

or ONLINE

Rock & Roll

Internet processing fees will apply. Varies by ticket price.

Whether you buy your tickets on the phone or online
please consider requesting
E-Tickets (Print At Home)
and bypass the wait at Will Call. 

Please Note:
 If you require special - or handicapped seating, or have questions,
please contact the ticket office: (925) 757-9500.




 
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




Jams
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

The Oakland Magic Circle
The Oakland Magic Circle Presents: (see the flyer HERE)

September 7 – OMC Inter-Club stage competition and Spaghetti dinner. At this competition the temporary increase last year from $100 to $150 is made permanent. (Each contestant represents a greater Bay Area magic club, 8-12 minute act). The winner also has the opportunity to perform at the February Installation Banquet for an additional $150. Prices
for tickets will be same as last year: $15 adults and $10 children under 12. Tickets will be
again available through Brown Paper Tickets. Call them at 1-800-838-3006 and ask for The Oakland Magic Circle show. We are limited to 100 dinner tickets, so do not delay!. This event is one of our largest public events and we show off our club to the fullest!

Where: Bjornson Hall, 2258 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA. 94602
(Fruitvale Ave. off ramp off Hwy. 580)
Questions? Go to www.oaklandmagiccircle.com or call
Byron Walker at 510.276.1854 or Scott Alcalay at 510.357.2499
www.oaklandmagiccircle.com


Magic Circus

Belrose Theatre, 1415 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA
COST: $20
TICKETS: Call (800) 838-3006
or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/115924
For more information: (415) 457-4FUN (4386)
BENNY BENDINIS INCREDIBLE MAGIC HAT SHOW
One shape makes many hats! 20 quick-change characters delight with comedy magic, chapeaugraphy, music, mime, visual jests & vignettes with hilarious comical situations.
Winner of the Northern California & Pacific Coast Comedy Magic Contests
"Spectacular, fantastic, genius one of the most unique acts I have seen in years!" Mike Lano, CBS
The Mad Hatter strikes again. Contra Costa Times "I enjoy seeing your chapeau magic over and over again" Bob McKenzie, KTVU Channel 2
Bay City Best" S.F. Chronicle
GERMARS COMEDY MAGIC WITH A TWIST
With his unique blend of magic and standup comedy, Germar will have you laughing hilariously and then gasping with amazement!
First Prize Winner at 9 National and International Magic Contests; Past President of the Society of American Magicians.

"Your magic act was the funniest we have ever seen" Mary Howard, CISCO Systems.

Magic Circus   
    Benny & Bebe's Magic Circus
    http://www.MagicCircus.com
    info@magiccircus.com
   
    (415) 457-4FUN (4386)

    See our video clips:
    http://magiccircus.com/video.htm

    25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

    "Bay City Best", S.F. Chronicle 
    Winner, 2007 Northern Cal. O.M.C.,      
 2008 Pacific Coast P.C.A.M. Comedy Stage Magic Contests
 2010 Best Party Entertainer Nominee, Nickelodeon's Parents Pick Awards


 

Misdirections
Lecture Tour 2010

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Jonathan Levit

"The X-Files Magic Lecture"

Thursday, August 19, 2010

7:30 p.m. – Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Miraloma Park Improvement Club
350 O'Shaughnessy Boulevard
San Francisco. California
Free Parking

Advance Purchase - By Friday, August 13th
$ 30.00 Misdirections Magic Club Members
$ 35.00 Non-Members
At the Door - $ 40.00 General Admission / Non-Members

“STAR OF ABC’S TV HIT SERIES – FLASH FORWARD”

When Robert-Houdin said, “a magician is an actor playing the part of a magician,” he had never met Jonathan Levit. If anything, Jonathan seems to be more of a magician playing the part of an actor. He is known as an actor, television host and magician. He first received notoriety for his starring role in "The X-Files", playing opposite Ricky Jay. He has since gone on to appear in numerous films and guest starring roles on television. Currently, Levit can be seen in his role as Martin Dewey, the LA County Coroner in ABC’s “FLASH FORWARD.” In addition to his acting roles, Jonathan has been on Fox’s “MASTERS OF ILLUSIONS” andas the host and a judge on VH1's magic reality series “CELEBRACADABRA” which included other magician judges: Jeff McBride, Max Maven, Franz Harray and magician coaches: Asi Wind, Murray, Rocco, Simon Lovell, David Kaye, David Regal and Derek Hughes. He has also hosted shows for Discovery Channel’s “MIRACLE HUNTERS” and “WIRED NEXFEST,” Equator HD’s “GREEN WHEELS,” Biography Channel’s “PANORMAL U.S.A.” and Fine Living Network’s “GREEN WITH ENVY.” As well as performing and acting, Jonathan is also producing and hosting a new series entitled “CAREER DAY.” Teller of Penn & Teller says “Jonathan is funny, elegant, and disturbingly smart. Like something cuddly with really sharp teeth.”

“Jonathan’s Levit’s X-File Magic Lecture” consists entirely of high-impact, visual magic. This is the material he uses to make a living and has been audience tested and honed over hundreds of performances. He will discuss the importance of audience connection, performance, presentation and timing within the structures of magic effects and routines. Several effects will be performed and explained to illustrate Levit's thinking with relation to these topics. Among these will be effects directly out of his professional routines. No secrets will be withheld! In addition to the effects taught, he will also perform and explain in detail the work behind his popular coin matrix ("Un-Matrix"). David Regal says of this routine, "A graceful commercial Matrix with a surprise climax that devastates audiences and deeply burns magicians." Also taught in the lecture will be Levit's opening card routine, taken straight from his professional Magic Castle Close up act. David Regal says of this routine, "A true miracle in Jonathan's hands. This is high impact mental magic boiled down to a crystalline purity."

As a bonus, Jonathan will perform his smash hit “Sanitized for Your Deception” as performed on Fox’s Master’s of Illusion.” "This piece is that rare thing—a stand-up trick that can be successfully performed for a group of twelve of twelve hundred, one that requires nothing in the way of expensive props yet delivers many minutes of entertainment capped by a deeply baffling event." - David Regal “Sanitized for Your Deception should have been called Perfected for Your Performance. Its all there, the magic, the comedy, the situation: a brilliant routine direct from Jonathan's professional act. This practical little jewel is a great opportunity for any working magician." -Jim Steinmeyer "Jonathan gives you all the work on his feature routine. I have seen this piece live and on television... In the right hands this is a thoroughly entertaining and amazing piece of magic." Jeff McBride “A modern presentational premise, funny audience participation, and the opportunity to kiss a spectator through a pane of glass. Plus wetnaps. What more could you ask for?” - Max Maven

This will be a chance to watch, meet and learn from one of Hollywood’s Top Actor/Magicians in the country! This is a very rare event so do not miss your opportunity to really learn how the real work is done in the real world! Jonathan Levit will be in San Francisco for ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!


Miraloma Park Improvement Club-350 O’Shaughnessy Boulevard, San Francisco-Free Parking
Directions: East Bay: Bay Bridge to 101S toward Daly City; merge 280S; Monterey Blvd/Bosworth Exit; go northwest Bosworth-becomes O’Shaughnessy to Del Vale; lt Del Vale Peninsula: 280N toward Daly City; merge 280S; Monterey Blvd/Bosworth exit; go northwest on Bosworth becomes O’Shaughnessy; lt Del Vale North Bay: Golden Gate Bridge 101S; 19th Ave exit; rt Lincoln; lt 20th Ave; rt Irving; rt 7th Ave; rt Laguna Honda; lt Woodside becomes O’Shaughnessy; rt Del Vale.

THIS IS A MISDIRECTIONS MAGIC SHOP EXCLUSIVE!!!

 

$ 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

 



PlaylandPlayland

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Playland
Playland's annual Super Heroes Weekend is almost here! Wear a super heroes costume and win an instant prize. Play our Super Heroes and Super Villains Treasure Hunt. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, Green Lantern, Iron Man — you're all welcome to compete! Don't miss the fun for all ages! Prizes for everyone!

Magician Mike Della Penna is a transplanted New England illusionist who also teaches second grade in the Berkeley School System. His live shows are extraordinary as he involves make believe and interactivity which embraces every child's dream of what just might be possible. His assistant is Clara the Clarevoyant Duck who has amazing powers even when blindfolded. Mike teaches Playland's 2010 Magic Camps and gets raves from his students. Don't miss this amazing performer.
Playland
Come join teacher and popular performer Mike Della Penna for a week of magic instruction at Playland Not-at-the-Beach!

In our five days together you will:
PlaylandLearn to perform a multitude of magical effects that you can really do!
PlaylandBecome a better performer as we explore concepts such as character, scripting, and material choice.
PlaylandExplore the history of magic as we learn about some of its most colorful characters
PlaylandHave fun and make friends!

All students will receive a magic book and DVD along with all the materials necessary for the whole week's course. The workshop is limited to the first 10 students, so sign up soon!

Magic Workshop - 2010
Flyer and Registration Form

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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