April 2013

LAST CHANCE FOR
CONVENTION DISCOUNT!

Hurry, hurry, hurry!  Register NOW to take advantage of the early registration discount for the Dallas TAOM convention this Labor Day Weekend.  If you register before midnight tonight, you can save $30 on a single registration or $155 for a family of four.  Wow!  That will buy a lot from the dealers’ room!  Besides that, your reserved seats will be much better than if you wait because seats are assigned as registration come in.

Now that the yearly visit from the tax man is behind us, I’ve got the perfect way for you to spend your refund, register for TAOM.  Plus now is the perfect time to save, since our registration prices increase on May 1st, so register today to save:  www.taom2013.com

A couple months ago I mentioned that we will be support 2 charities at the convention this year:

• The Ronald McDonald House AND
• The Alzheimers Association

The highlight of our fundraising for these two great charities will be a Charity Auction.  Even if you don’t think you would bid on any of our fantastic items I would highly recommend that you don’t miss this event.  Why?  I’ll give you a hint.  We will be having some entertainment featuring Tom Mullica, Johnny & Pam Thompson and Fielding West that you probably will not have an opportunity to see anywhere else.

The highlight of our fundraising for these two great charities will be a Charity Auction. Even if you don’t think you would bid on any of our fantastic items I would highly recommend that you don’t miss this event. Why? I’ll give you a hint. We will be having some entertainment featuring Tom Mullica, Johnny & Pam Thompson and Fielding West that you probably will not have an opportunity to see anywhere else.

We will be posting our auction catalog online in a couple months, but I can tell you that we have received donations from:

• Mac King
• Jeff McBride
• Eugene Burger
• Carl Weathers
• Nolan Ryan
• Plus several others that are in the works that we will be telling you about soon.

You may have noticed that we have a mix of magic and non-magic celebrities listed. I think you may be surprised when you see more of the names and items when we post our catalog.

I’m looking forward to seeing you all at TAOM this year.

Mark Jensen, President

Magic in Richardson
Diamond Jim Tyler appears every Thursday night at Texas Restaurant in Richardson fro 6:30 until 8:30.  Go to www.djtyler.com to visit DJ’s site.

Monday Night Magic
Dallas/Fort Worth – Monday Night Magic, 7:00 p.m. each Monday evening at Humperdink’s Restaurant near Six Flags on Six Flags Drive.

Family Magic in McKinney
Second Saturday Family Magic Shows at Main Street Magic and Fun Company, 211 North Tennessee. Call (972) 542-5010 for reservations; tickets are $10 each; seating is limited to only 20 patrons.

Arlington Improv and Addison Improv
Shows every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. featuring various magicians, including Trigg Watson, Jeff Lee, Mike Squires, Ian Richards, John Kline, David Hira, and Dal Sanders

B Magic Children’s Shows
Saturdays at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. and Sundays, 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. 1902 West Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, TX. Call (817) 795-0404.

George Castillo is recuperating at home after a long and difficult time in the hospital.  His address is 14555 Blanco Rd. Apt. 2402,  San Antonio, TX 78216.

TAOM Past President and Life Member Don Stiefel was in a auto accident in March.  He broke three vertebra in his neck and rehabilitation is expected to last six month.  This is the third in a series of mishaps Don has suffered in recent years — let’s hope it’s the last!  Send your get-well wishes to Don at 4630 Coventry, Corpus Christi, TX 78411.

The Mystere Mansion is the pride of New Orleans magicians.   Located on the Canal Street streetcar line and surrounded by the famed New Orleans cemeteries sits one of the most elegant and intimate settings, The Mystere Mansion.  This beautiful three-story estate provides the ideal backdrop for one of the most intriguing experiences in the world – An Intimate Evening of Magic… Mystere Magic Adventurer’s Club!  Treat yourself and your friends to mysterious adventures, the most amazing sleight of hand, hilarious comedy and even a touch of burlesque in this beautiful multimillion-dollar venue!

The Mystere Magic Adventurer’s Club is a non-stop, 2 1/2 hour encounter that blends interactive entertainment and fine dining.  Check it out – www.mansionneworleans.com

New Orleans, May 4 – French magician Vincent Hedan lecture at the Mystere Mansion.  Contact Westley Annis at westley@da-parish.com for more information.  Hedan’s website is http://www.vincenthedan.com

Dallas, May 13 – Dallas Magic Clubs Installation Banquet and Show by John Shryock.  Brookhaven County Club, 6:30 p.m. Details at http://www.dallasmagic.org/
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Dallas, May 14 – John Shryock Lecture.  Details at http://www.dallasmagic.org/
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Dallas, May 18 – TAOM Board of Directors Mid-Year Meeting at the Dallas Intercontinental Hotel at1:00 p.m.  The Bylaws Revision Committee will present their recommendations for updating the Association’s bylaws.
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Tyler, May 20 – Kendrick “Ice” McDonald lecture.  7:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church.  For details, contact Paul Budd at chipper35_1999@yahoo.com
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Houston, May 21 – Kendrick “Ice” McDonald lecture.  7:30 p.m. at IATSE Meeting Hall, 3030 North Freeway (I-35), Houston, Texas 77024.  Detail at http://www.houstonmagic.com/lectures.html
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San Antonio, June 7 – Assembly 52 Installation Dinner and Show featuring Trixie Bond at Aldaco’s Mexican Restaurant.  For details, contact Doug Gorman at douggorman@att.net

Well, darn!  After all the hype, I wasn’t able to attend the Austin auction.  I understand it was one of the best with over $24,000 worth of magic changing hands.  Congratulations to Trixie Bond and her super crew.

This time of year the many things that must be done overtake the things that you want to do.  Now I’m really getting excited about the convention in Dallas in a few months.  Nothing will stand in the way of that one!  The “one of a kind, never to be repeated” events are intriguing to say the least and the charity auction is going to be blast!  See you there.

REGISTER RIGHT NOW TO GET THE EARLY DISCOUNT!

Judy Hollingsworth
TAOM Club Coordinator