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News from Wunderground
August 27, 2009
Hello, I’m Paul, and welcome to another edition of the News from Wunderground, providing you with your seasonal stock of superlatives including the most amazing magic, the best demonstrators, the fastest card tricks, the most dangerous coin tricks, and the most elegant juggling. Then again, we also have the scariest dungeons, the worst jokes, the least deceptive secret entrance, and the most bizarre newsletters.
Vote 4 the Best – Channel 4, WDIV’s, “Best of Detroit” Contest
Time is rapidly running out. Vote for Wunderground Magic now at “4 the Best” because the contest ends at midnight on August 31!
Go to http://wdiv.cityvoter.com/wunderground-magic-inc/biz/371811,click “vote,” and fill out the form. Do it now while there’s still a chance because if you don’t, the toy stores will win.
New Class: Contact Juggling
By special arrangement expert juggler Flec S. Mindscape (aka. Flec the Uncertain) will be teaching contact juggling every Wednesday in September from 5-7 PM at Wunderground Magic. You may join the classes anytime and attend as many sessions as you desire, but the more you attend, the better you’ll get. The cost is $40 for the first lesson, which includes a practice contact ball, and $20 for each subsequent lesson.
If you haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing contact juggling, watch Flec in action at the Starwood Festival. It’s one of the most beautiful, elegant, and amazing forms of juggling.
Adult Magic Workshop - September 8
Our next adult workshop will be on Tuesday, September 8, 6:30-8PM. Technically, that’s the second Tuesday of the month rather than the first Tuesday, but Dave is out of town on some ultra secret magic extravaganza he couldn’t talk about. I assumed you’d rather wait a week than have a substitute teacher. Trust me, he’s worth it.
September’s topic will be Platform Magic, for performances on a small stage of 30-40 people. This allows you to use magic to entertain at parties, group sales presentations, and small nightclubs. $20 gets you into the dungeon classroom. Getting out is your problem.
Kids’ Magic Classes
It’s back to school time. That means back to magic class. Time to pack up your wand, grab your performance mats, dust off those magic books you’ve been meaning to read all summer, and head off to the dungeons of Wunderground Magic for magic classes. You’ll learn all sorts of cool stuff they don’t teach in regular school (like spelling, (mind) reading, and multiplying your money.) Instead of report cards, you’ll learn card tricks and instead of arithmetic you’ll learn coin tricks. Wunderground Magic classes are a great way to learn public speaking, critical thinking, and creativity. They’re still only $75 for six sessions.
Newest TOPS
The latest issue of The Newest TOPS is out. It contains an interview with Keith Stickley by John Sturk, pictures from the Abbott’s Get-together, and an article on bullet catching by some idiot who thinks kids should try it at home??? - Oh, wait, that was me. Never mind.
Events
Aug 22 - Oct 4: Michigan Renaissance Festival
Enjoy jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, and turkey legs. See their web page for more information.
Aug 29: Master Hypnotist Jack Fraylick
Join Jack for a Western Style Steak Out & Comedy Hypnosis Show at the Commonwealth Club, 30088 Dequindre Rd., Warren.
Doors open at 7:00 - Dinner at 8:00 - Hypnosis Show at 9:45
Tickets: $25 Advance Only
For reservations Call: Marty at 248-545-1997
Sep 12: Clawson Block Party
The event will run from 3-7 pm and will be held on North Main Street from 14 Mile Road to just south of Broadacre . The street will be closed at noon to allow for the setting up of the tents and games. Food will be prepared and sold by downtown restaurants. Refreshments, including beer will also be sold. The games will include inflatable Moonwalk, Bungee Run and Obstacle Course. A dunk tank with Clawson volunteers will also be on hand. The event will end with a cake auction.
Sep 30: English Comedy Magician: Keith Fields
“An alien of extraordinary ability!”
Royal Oak Community Center
Admission: Ring 22 Members: $5.00, Guests & Other Magi: $15.00
Oct 8: John Carney lecture
Clawson City Hall Meeting Room.
Oct 15: Michael Ammar
Wunderground West, 6262 Middlebelt, Garden City, 7:30PM.
Michael tours around the world and doesn't come our way very often. It's been over 5 years since he was in Michigan last. In fact, when he announced his midwest tour back in May, he was going to skip Michigan. With a little help from John Luka, he will be stopping here. So don't miss out on meeting one of the true masters of magic. Michael will also be holding an optional workshop for 6-12 people only. Call Wunderground West for details at (734) 422-2322. More details coming soon.
Oct 26: Devin Knight Lecture
More details coming soon.
Nov 6-7: Midland Juggling Club's Annual Juggling Festival
Midland Salvation Army, 330 Waldo Ave., Midland MI
Friday November 6, 2009 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday November 7, 2009 10:00am - 10:00pm
Juggling - Workshops - Raffles – Games
For information contact Julie Wright, 989-835-8237, jewlsiyq@chartermi.net
http://midlandjugglingclub.com/
Nov 8: Magic with Ming
Celebrate Clawson Library’s 80th anniversary by enjoying a spectacular magic show with Ming the Magnificent. The show takes place from 3-3:45 P.M. Sunday afternoon, November 8. Registration at the Clawson Library is encouraged.
Nov 13-15: The 13th Annual Motor City Close-up Magic Convention
Taylor, Michigan
More details coming soon.
Marvelous Marvin’s
If you haven't been to Marv Yagoda's Marvelous Museum, check out this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWNIF4qNgSg
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
http://marvin3m.com, marvin@marvin3m.com, or marvin3m@msn.com
Magic
Be sure to ask us about our rare and limited magic items!
This Just In
According to our supplier, Tenyo Magic has discontinued all its items. Get them now while the supply lasts.
Take care,
Paul
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