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
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.
