The
Greatest
Annual Magic
Convention on
Earth - Miami-
June 27,2006
Professional
Magicians for
Hire
Famous
Magicians
from St Louis
Don Burgan
Don Burgan, a chemist by trade has spent his last forty years amazing
audiences with trickery of the mind and eye. What started out as a
mere
fascination, has turned into a career that has taken him to many points
of the world. Don has gone from birthday parties to college shows,
lecturing in Branson Mo. and winning 2nd place at the I.B.M. ring
one
close. up contest. Don has worked for the Boy and Girl Scouts US. Navy
and Marine Corps, grade schools, church and camp shows. He has appeared
on KSD TV parade of magic and the Cavalcade of magic in Arkansas and
with Courtney Gains and John Franklin of movie fame. (The Burbs and
Children of the Corn) Don has an amazing act with magic and puppets.
Book early, shows book well in advance. 573-358-2085 or 573-701-2385 magicdr@webtv.net
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Jim Creighton
Jim
has been involved in magic for about 60
years now, and he’s still performing the same tricks
he first learned – except that he was much better when
he was 10 or 11. One of his early favorites was that
Mysto Magic divination item that employed a human
hair, but he’s had to give that up now that he’s bald. Actually,
in the last few years, he’s been forced to learn some new
stuff, because his hands have decided to pursue their own independent
course. He is very grateful to guys like Jim Steinmeyer and Phil
Goldstein, whose creative minds have come up with
miracles that practically work themselves.
He was employed at the St. Louis
Post-Dispatch for 30
years, trying a variety of assignments ranging from
sports writer to the world’s oldest rock writer. When
he was features editor, he ran so many articles on
magicians that the managing editor finally ordered him
to clear them with him first.
He was once a board member of Ring 1, a position
he
found pretty boring, except for the evening when all
the board members got down on the floor at Harold
Theper’s house and Gene DeVoe taught everyone how to
stack dice, using an ordinary drinking glass.
In 1997, he received the IBM’s
award for being old– the Order of Merlin. His only concern
about that was that at his next national convention, he might have to
attend one of those tedious Merlin breakfasts.
Steve Epner
Steve Epner is a Computer Science graduate of Purdue
University who has used magic to help business owners better understand
how manage and structure
their operations. Magic is a wonderful way to explain complex concepts.
In May of 2007, Steve will receive his Master’s of Science degree
in Industrial Technology from Purdue.
Michael Henry
A full time magician, available for public, private and corporate events,
with extensive experience in close up, Street, Festival performances,
and “custom made” demonstrations in a variety of situations.
Michael Henry was born in the Midwest, lives in the Midwest and performs
all over
the world . As a result, his magic is not typical of the Midwest
. He has been a student of magic and Metaphysics for more than 30 years
and holds multiple degrees including a PhD in Communications. Dr. Henry
refers to himself as a “Wizard” rather than a magician. According
to Michael, “The difference between a Wizard and a magician is simple.
For example, when a Magician does a card trick you know that it represents
a display of incredible skill. When I use cards to support an experiment
or demonstration, there is a real possibility that something supernatural
has occurred.” www.michael-the-wizard.com
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Shep Hyken
CSP is a speaker and author who works with
companies and organizations who want to build loyal relationships with
their customers
and employees. His articles have been read in hundreds of publications,
and he is the author of Moments of Magic and The Loyal Customer. He
is also the creator of The Customer Focus™ program, which helps
clients develop a customer service culture and loyalty mindset. Shep
Hyken’s most requested programs focus on customer service, customer
loyalty, internal service, customer relations and a motivational program
titled You Are The Magic! He is known for his high-energy presentations,
which combine important information with entertainment (humor and magic)
to create exciting programs for his audiences. Shep Hyken, CSP, (314)
692-2200 www.hyken.com
, shep@hyken.com
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Chuck
Levy
Laurence "Chuck" Levy has been doing magic for
over 50 years. For the last 24 years he has been working as one of the
areas most active strolling restaurant and close up performers. His website
is www.magicalfun.com. His "Lazy Magic" Lecture about restaurant
magic has been presented to audiences all over the world receiving rave
reviews. He is a past President of Ring One and has held most of the officer
positions during his 24 year membership in Ring One.
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Harry Machin Jr.
Harry joined Ring One in 1978 and took on the duties of Scribe shortly
after that. He had previously joined Assembly Eight, where he had been,
along with Dave Snetsinger, editor of the assembly's newsletter.
He is still a member of Assembly Eight. He was awarded the Order
of Merlin at the Kansas City Convention. Harry consider himself
as a hobbyist, mainly interested in the methods by which magicians
alter people's perceptions, the psychology of deception. Harry is a
veteran of the Korean War, having served aboard a small seaplane tender
in the air wing of the navy. Harry was discharged from the navy in 1954
and used the G. I. Bill to pay for his first four years of college. He
has degrees in Journalism and Philosophy from the U. of Minnesota. In 1964he
accepted a teaching position at Meramec College, retiring in 1999 "after
35 very enjoyable years." Harry and Beverly have two sons and two
grandsons.
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Don Rataj
I sneaked into a magic convention at the Chase park Plaza when
I was 10 years old, and saw magic and magicians for the first time.
Worked my way through college doing magic behind the bar.
Performed in (trade shows) in Las Vegas, Paris, England, New York, and
cruises, and many local charities over the years. CEO of Rataj
Krueger Architects, and still perform close-up magic for the clients. Collector of vintage and rare magic items.
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Terry Richison
Terry has been performing since he was in high school. He had developed
his award winning close-up and stage acts over the years including
his full 2 hour Las
Vegas Style Show that he tours with around the nation. Performing hundreds
of shows each year for corporate clients as well as his public shows,
Terry finds
the joy that he brings to each audience the most rewarding part of magic.
Terry is currently the President of the International Brotherhood of
Magicians, Ring 1. Contact Terry for your event at (314) 791-9108 or Terry@MagiciofTerryRich.com
Check
out his website at www.MagicofTerryRich.com
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Henry G. Schaper Sr.
Married 46 years, 4 children, 16 grandchildren, Retired from Union Electric
(now AmerenUE), Retired T/Sgt US Air Force, National Trustee with the
Western Catholic Union, Officer with both the St. Louis District and
St. Peter's Branch 60 WCU, Secretary with the St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Council, Lector and Extraordinary Minister at St. Francis of Assisi,
Board member with the St. Louis and Suburban Amateur Radio Club, State
Administration Officer Missouri Army MARS (Military Affiliate Radio Service),
Former Board Member Ring 1 - IBM, active with the Knights of Columbus,
both in my Council and Assembly, and primary Caregiver for my wife.
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Ted Schnarre
Believe it or Knot. Now you see it, now you don’t. It’s
MAGIC!
Ted has been involved in magic for 30 years. He is a member of the International
Brotherhood of Magicians Ring One in St. Louis Mo. Past president of the Society
of American Magicians Assembly # 8, in St. Louis Mo. He also hold the office
of
treasure of the Midwest Magic Jubilee held in St Louis Mo. One of his greatest
honors, he is a member of the Order of the Merlin in both IBM and SAM for 25
consecutive,
active years participating in the art of magic.
The type of magic he enjoys most is performing is what is known as close-up magic.
This is the type of magic that is performed one on one or in small groups, at
a cocktail hour or just after a dinner. Often filling time till the presentation
of the event begins. It gives a person a chance to see close up apart from what
they have become familiar with seeing at a distance. He also performs what is
known as platform or small stage show in which he does a variety of effects,
including audience participation.
If you have any questions please give him a call. Ted Schnarre 825 Norwich Dr.
St. Charles Mo 63301 ph 636-947-1517
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Timothy
MAGICIAN *** LECTURER *** PROMOTER *** PRODUCER
Performing magician, specializing in Close-up, Strolling, Tableside Magic. Extensive
experience with Comic/Parlor/Stand-up Magic, Sleight-of-Hand, Card Magic, and
Mentalism. Performances are designed for audience participation. Events are tailored
to the client’s needs and venue. 20 San Carlos Drive, St. Charles Mo. 63303
(636) 925-0538 wizard5301@aol.com
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Larry Skorepa
Member of IBM for 32 years. Have been doing magic since 9 years old and
now 47. Enjoy magic, ventriliquism, balloon magic, and close up. Do
shows mainly for family parties and MC shows for large groups. Currently
working with Makita power tools and have own business on side custom
building furniture and cabinets. Have built several custom magic props
and tables for local magicians in IBM Ring Ones club.
Keith Smith has been in magic for seven years and enjoys all aspects
of magic with a particular love of sleight of hand and comedy magic.
Keith grew up in the St. Louis area in Webster Groves and now currently
lives with his wife, Aimee, and their two daughters in Creve Couer. Keith
attended high school at St. Louis University High and then went onto
ST. Louis University. From there, he went to Northwestern University.
Keith also specializes in the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics. Magic
has really been a valuable tool for Keith in creating a friendly and
exciting atmosphere for pediatric patients that have been born or faced
with traumatic times. Keith has placed first in both stage and closeup
contests of Ring 1. Keith has served on the board for four years and
is the immediate past president of ring 1. He believes the world of magic
is a time when he can take people away from the everyday grind and give
them a moment where the unexplainable happens and make them feel like
a kid all over again.
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Steve Zuehlke
Steve has been involved in magic since the age of 10 when he
received a magic kit for Christmas. With over 31 years of experience,
magic is
in Steve's blood. Some of his credits include just to name a few..........
magic shop owner, performer, author, lecturer, producer, writer, award
winner, and member of the famed Magic Castle. Steve is currently preparing
a lecture tour for magicians that he will embark on this fall. Steve
also in the process of producing a magical DVD that will be released
this winter. 314-514-0215. Specializing
in magical entertainment for groups of all ages and sizes.
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