Hi, Paul here from the poor house, which is all that's left of the Vast Wunderground Magical Empire after taxes. If you're one of the lucky ones getting a refund, why not spend it on a prop that will improve your magic performance?
Now that tax season has passed, I'm reminded that there are only two things that are inevitable in life: death and taxes. We magicians often perform death defying feats, but I think a largely overlooked theme of magical entertainment could be...tax defying feats. Think of the possibilities: have your credit suspended, juggle books, escape paperwork, or leave your audience in awe wondering "Just where the *bleep* did that number come from?" Of course, if you do decide to take up this area of legerdemain, please don't tell anyone I even suggested it.
The Big Stuff If you were waiting to purchase the Bill Smith Chair Suspension or the Strait Jacket, it's too late. They've been sold. The good news though is that the Tabouret and the Vanishing Dove Cage are still available. Don't let these get away. At this price they're a steal.
Juggling Equipment In addition to our regular collection of juggling knives, torches, balls, rings, and clubs we're pleased to offer exercise balls for juggling. These are much heavier balls that provide an upper body workout while improving your skills. Also check out the Sling Chute from Klutz. This flings a 32" parachute up to 40 feet in the air, a great way to enjoy the warmer weather.
Talent Show Case If you are planning to perform in a talent show we've set aside a display case filled with effects that are easy to do yet play big. These are effects like flower box productions, change bags, needle through balloon kits, and appearing flowers that can be seen from a stage, pack small, and can be performed without a lot of practice, so you can concentrate on the performance aspects of your act.
Balloons For all those balloon artists out there, we have an electronic balloon pump. We also have regular pumps and 260Q balloons for creating balloon sculptures.
Classes Our Performers' Classes are in full swing every Monday evening from 6:30 until 8PM. Their first performance will be April 25 for Honor Flight, a charity organization that flies World War II veterans to Washington D.C. More details on this event appear below.
Kids Classes meet every Saturday morning at 10 AM
Adult Workshops are the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM
Events We hear rumors and rumblings of magical happenings throughout the Vast Wunderground Magical Empire. Drop us a line if you know of events that are open to the public, and we'll help get the word out.
April 16 Masters of Illusion: Impossible Magic WMYD-TV 20. Check listings for time.
April 19 Michigan Magic Day Hosted by the Ann Arbor Magic Club Ypsilanti High School 1885 Packard Ypsilanti, Michigan 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Evening Show 8:00 PM For more information: http://www.aamagic.org/mmd2008/
April 25 A Magical Night for Honor Flight A fund raiser for sending our World War II veterans to Washington D.C 6:30 PM UFCW Hall - Madison Heights, MI Strolling Dinner - Comedy Magic Show - Music - Silent Auction - Cash Bar $30 per person - $50 per couple For more information contact Melissa at 248-541-43898
April 26 The 2007 Magic Awards (Rebroadcast) WMYD-TV 20. Check listings for time.
April 27 Celebracadabra premieres on VH1 Get ready for VH1's new series Celebracadabra. A celeb-reality challenge unlike any other. 7 stars team up with 7 professional magicians in a race to become the ultimate celebrity magician. Check listings for times.
April 29 CHUCK HICKOK's LECTURE: ENTERTAINING PEOPLE with STRONG, EASY TO DO MENTALISM 7:30 PM RING 22 MEMBERS: $5.00***** EVERYONE ELSE: $15.00 ROYAL OAK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER 3500 MARAIS, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073, Room 6 North of 13 Mile Rd, East of Woodward, between Crooks (3rd block east of Crooks) and Main St. (3rd block west of N. Main St.)
May 1-3 Magic Collector's Weekend in Schaumburg, Illinois
May 3 Grand Opening of the Wunderground West This is a not to be missed event, filled with magic and wonder and entertainment. Tim has really gone all out for this, so stop by and see the new store! Call Tim at 734-422-2322 for more details.
May 3 Juggling Festival 10:00am - 6:00pm Wide World Sports 2140 Oak Valley Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan Admission: $1.00 per person Games, Workshops, Lessons, Prop Vendors, Open juggling Questions? Email juggling.festival@umich.edu or call Micah Tessler at (248) 990-8084.
May 5 "BOB SHEETS DOES HOSPITALITY" TOUR 7:30 PM RING 22 MEMBERS: $5.00***** EVERYONE ELSE: $15.00 ROYAL OAK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER 3500 MARAIS, ROYAL OAK, MI 48073, Room 6 North of 13 Mile Rd, East of Woodward, between Crooks (3rd block east of Crooks) and Main St. (3rd block west of N. Main St.)
May 8 Lecture by Mark Mason of JBMagic 7:30pm at the Wunderground West. You don't want to miss it!
May 10 Abbott's 26th Annual Flea Market In the Colon Elementary School Colon, Michigan Contact Greg Bordner for more information. Phone 1-800-92-magic or greg@abbottmagic.com.
May 28 Award winning comedy hypnotist Kevin Lepine, Uncensored Comedy Hypnosis Show 8PM Comedy Castle 269 EAST FOURTH STREET ROYAL OAK MICHIGAN 48067 18 and over show $15 call 248-542-9900 for reservations
May 28 Masters of Illusion: Impossible Magic WMYD-TV 20. Check listings for time.
