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During this Autumn season, our imaginations  entertain stories of the supernatural. Please enjoy an old time radio broadcast from 1949 featuring a ghost and Harry Blackstone Sr., The Magic Detective, titled "The Phantom Intermezzo." At the end of the show, Blackstone will teach a trick that anyone can perform. Just click the track below and enjoy the show ... but remember not to tell anyone the secret you will learn! 

HARRY BLACKSTONE 

 

World's Foremost

Magician

"Blast From The Past"

Click Track for a Magic Mystery

IBM Ring 1 Annual Dues

The webmaster asks that Ring 1 members submit images of themselves in action so we can showcase the fun we have to share. The world is visiting OUR www.ibmring1.com to see what the excitement is all about! E-mail a photo of you performing magic (or your preferred headshot) to: watson7654321@gmail.com . Your photo may magically appear on our Ring 1 website! 

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            2024-2025

           OFFICERS

President

     D Jay Lenz
      618-462-3675

Vice-President

     Steve Queen
       314-651-9162

Treasurer

     Sandy Weis
      314-378-4403

Secretary

     Alan Zibits
      636-273-9974

           2024-2025

     BOARD MEMBERS

          Scott Smith

        Past President

        618-610-5947

      Steve Finkelstein
        314-409-6869

        Gary S. Chan

         929-525-3496
       mentalist@gschan2000.com

        Paul Gregor

           314-827-4266

    Michael W. McClure
       618-826-5125                         (Also Our Webmaster)


Scribe

    Sandy Weis
      314-378-4403

SPIRIT Newsletter Editors

Gary S. Chan & Paul Gregor

 

RING ONE

FEBRUARY 2025 REPORT

Sandy Weis

I.B.M. Ring1

Scribe

 1927         95 Years of Magic!         2021

 

View Steve Finkelstein's Lecture before it's gone by                         

A bit of HOGWARTS magic resides on our Officers & Board page ... Check out Ring1's counterpart to Prof. Dumbledore ... our very own animated 1st President!

 

 

Join MAGIC 101

Our Experienced Mentors Are Available To Help 

Please Contact Any Officer Or Board Member Listed Below For Informaton

Harry Blackstone Sr. performed at the 1946 I.B.M. Convention in St. Louis, Missouri - hosted by our I.B.M. Ring 1

 Annual membership in IBM Ring 1 is $20 and is a bargain, considering our lineup of performers, lecturers, and activities! If any of your contact information has changed, please let Alan Zibits know at alan.a.zibits@boeing.com.

To pay by mail: Write a check payable to “IBM, Ring 1” for $20.

Write “2024 Dues” on the memo line.

Mail the check to"

Sandy Weis

1755 Elkins Drive

St. Louis, MO 63136.

OR PAY ONLINE:

 

Our Next Meeting 

Ring 1 MAGIC OPEN MIC NIGHT

March 5, 2025 (event begins at 7 p.m.)

Please join us on March 5th

Doors open at 6:00 pm

     Magic 101 (led by Steve Finkelstein) begins at 6:15 pm

Magic Open Mic Night begins at 7pm

 

Dielmann Recreation Center

11400 Olde Cabin Road

Creve Coeur, MO  63141

 

 

Happy New Year,

As this message is being written just prior to Christmas, I want to wish everyone a very warm and safe holiday and a wonderful new year.

We completed an extremely successful year in 2023, and look forward to renewing our efforts to educate and entertain our membership in 2024!

As a reminder, our member dues rate for the 2024 year is $20.00. We offer so much for a modest amount, and continue to bring in top-tier lecturers while providing others with many opportunities to help themselves and our club to flourish. 

Please join us as often as you can for our exciting New Year plans! You are welcome to bring guests at any time ... they just might get bitten by the magic bug and officially join in on our fun and fellowship. I hope to see you soon!

I.B.M.Ring 1 Annual Dues

PLEASE USE THE DONATE BUTTON ABOVE WHEN PAYING BY PAYPAL.

UPON MAKING PAYMENT YOU MUST SEND AN EMAIL TO

sweis50@yahoo.com

FOR HER TO PROPERLY CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT.

 

IF YOU FAIL TO SEND THIS EMAIL, THE FUNDS YOU TRANSFERRED MAY NOT BE CREDITED TOWARD ANY MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL (SINCE PAYPAL DOES NOT ALWAYS PROVIDE ENOUGH INFORMATION TO IDENTIFY WHO YOU ARE). ANY PAYMENT RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED EMAIL WILL BE CONSIDERED AS A GENERAL DONATION ONLY.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT.

PLEASE USE THE DONATE BUTTON ABOVE WHEN PAYING BY PAYPAL.

UPON MAKING PAYMENT YOU MUST SEND AN EMAIL TO

sweis50@yahoo.com

FOR HER TO PROPERLY CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT.

 

IF YOU FAIL TO SEND THIS EMAIL, THE FUNDS YOU TRANSFERRED MAY NOT BE CREDITED TOWARD ANY MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL (SINCE PAYPAL DOES NOT ALWAYS PROVIDE ENOUGH INFORMATION TO IDENTIFY WHO YOU ARE). ANY PAYMENT RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED EMAIL WILL BE CONSIDERED AS A GENERAL DONATION ONLY.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT.

Annual Dues increased to $20 on Jan. 1, 2023

Annual Dues increased to $20 on Jan. 1, 2023

 

MAGIC MOMENTS  VOLUME 1

Click here to view

our first filming adventure ...

Ring 1 magicians performing for you!

 

 

1st Place Advanced

2nd Place Advanced

3rd Place Advanced

2024-5 Officers Installed by Doug Clark, I.B.M. TVP

New Year's Message

from Our President

Darryl Lenz
 

President Lenz's Certificates of Appreciation

Sandy Weis - Gary S. Chan - Paul Gregor - Dan Todd

Michael W. McClure - John Davit - Steve Finkelstein

I.B.M. Ring 1

Close-up Contest Winners 2023

Bob Blattel has been organizing a Toy Drive for almost twenty years.  His company, Blattel and Associates, have been helping to get the word out to their clients who also contribute toys. Bob’s wife, Chris, helped to start the toy drive when she was teaching at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Saint Charles.  The North Grand Area in St. Louis City benefitted for almost 17 years. However, when COVID hit their neighborhood, it was not feasible to continue to service that area. Therefore, Bob connected with The Employment Connection, which is a United Way of Greater St. Louis partner agency, and their CEO Sal Martinnez.  A brochure, that was distributed, requested new or gently used, unwrapped toys. Bob’s grandchildren helped to pack the toys in his basement.  His son, Scott, and daughter, Kate even donated four bikes to the toy drive. Bob shared the following—"My favorite way to give back is through magic. This past December, I volunteered to perform at three local ‘Breakfast with Santa’ events and sponsored the ‘Holiday Magic Toy Drive.’ Thanks to all the people and businesses who helped collect and donate toys, we reached nearly 200 needy and unhoused families in the Greater St. Louis Area. A special thanks to Sal Martinez and his team at Employment Connection for coordinating and distributing toys!” The Ring appreciates what you are doing for the less fortunate in our community.

Steve Finkelstein, Ring 1 Board Member and Community Engagement Chairman, organized a new event entitled IBM Ring One Supporting Our Troops: A Magical Homecoming.  On Saturday, December 21, 2024, IBM Ring 1 joined with the USO and brought joy and wonder to 3,000 active duty military personnel. This is a yearly event, also called Green Day.  These personnel are  traveling from Fort Leonard Wood through St. Louis Lambert International Airport to begin their holiday leave as they made their way home for the holidays.  

 

A team of five talented magicians from Ring 1—Steve Finkelstein, Tim Shegitz, D. Jay, Dan Todd, and John Skarin—dedicated their morning to performing close-up and walk-around magic for our troops. From 6:00 to 10:30 AM, the magicians moved around the USO area, engaging and creating moments of surprise, laughter, and connection.

 

"It was an incredible experience to bring smiles to the faces of those who serve our country," said Steve Finkelstein, reflecting on the event. "We felt honored to entertain and provide a brief escape for our troops as they waited for their flights." This special event marked the beginning of what IBM Ring 1 hopes will be an ongoing relationship with the USO. The magicians expressed their enthusiasm for continuing to support and uplift military personnel through the art of magic. "Seeing the joy and amazement on their faces was the best reward we could ask for," was a common refrain expressed by all of the volunteer magicians. We look forward to future opportunities to collaborate with the USO and give back to those who give so much for us.  We have opportunities to spread the magic to other cities with other IBM Rings. As the holidays approach, moments like these serve as a reminder of the importance of community, gratitude, and the magic of human connection. IBM Ring 1 remains committed to using their craft to spread positivity and support, ensuring that those who serve our nation experience a touch of wonder during their travels. Steve thanks the Ring One Team for doing such an outstanding job!

Our LIVE August 14th Auction Items & Prices Realized 

Click on SOME images for Product Information/Retail Value

Flaming Head Chest

  1980 MAK Magic           Very Used          $175 Retail Value

Balloon to Dove

Magic Makers 

 $300 Retail Value

Duck Bucket      Daytona
 

 $300+  Retail Value

Guardian of the Grave

Magic Works 

 $45 Retail Value

The Final Answer Reloaded

Kohler & Alexander Donated to Ring 1 by James Hodge
$395 Retail Value

ALSO ... Our extreme gratitude for the on-stage assistance of Sandy Weis, Mike Hindrichs, Moriah Edwards, Deacon Edwards, Dee Smith, Dave Goldfarb, & Brook Lynn.

Experience the wonder of LIVE magic as 15 of our member magicians showcase their incredible skills. This is an event you won't want to miss! A full slate of performers quickly volunteered to entertain after we announced the new event at our Feb.5th meeting. If you are also interested, and time allows, please bring your own effect and we'll see if we can squeeze you in. We must end the event at 9pm, per our venue's rules, but if each scheduled performer takes less than their 8 minute allocation, we just might have time left to feature YOU too! If interested, you need to contact Mike McClure quickly, as these possible bonus performances will be awarded on a "first come" basis. There is no promise that there will be extra time, but we do want to make sure this possible opportunity is made available to all members that are interested.

Bring your friends and family for an evening of enchantment, laughter, and spectacular performances. Our Magic Open Mic Night promises to deliver a magical experience for everyone.

Admission for guests is free! Be sure to arrive early to secure the best seats in the house, as the event will begin promptly at 7pm. Come witness the extraordinary, the mysterious, and Ring 1's special brand of magic. 

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  My information is as follows:

 

                        Michael W.McClure

                        watson7654321@gmail.com

                        618-826-5125 (please leave message)

 

We look forward to making our club the BEST I.B.M. Ring … the only thing we need is YOU! Please consider joining us!

     Be ready to have some FUN!

 

Our THANKS to the incredible talent who helped create "The BEST show Ring 1 talent has produced in decades!"

- Quote from Veteran show patron

Our Sincere Thanks to all of the donors, and to Steve Corbitt for volunteering his time and serving as our Auctioneer! 

THIS YEAR OUR ONE 2pm SHOW BEAT BOTH 2023 SHOWS' TOTAL ATTENDANCE COMBINED!

2nd Place Josh Weidner

3rd Place Zi Wang

1st Place Tim Shegitz

Chairman Gary S. Chan

I.B.M. Ring 1 Magic Contest  Participants 2024

I.B.M. Ring 1 Magic Contest Winners 2024 (left to right)

I.B.M. Ring 1 Holiday Party & Gift Exchange 2024

Cardiographic - Stage Version

Martin Lewis
$286 Set Retail Value

Knot Unexpected & Slashed

Steinmeyer& Alexander
$104 Set Retail Value

Nest 

of Boxes

from the

Steve Zueklke Collection
 

Nest of Boxes (7)

N/A
$N/A Set Retail Value

Real Eel Skin

Card to Wallet

LePaul "styled" gimmick

$300 Retail Value

  Production Box    Autographed & Numbered
Clarence Miller

$N/A Retail Value

The Silent Treatment & Red Card
& Fully Loaded

Allen & Giobbi & Mason
$145 Set Retail Value

 

from the Steve Zueklke Collection
 

Instant Art Set
Ickle Pickle

$185 Retail Value

8pc. 12" Linking Rings - Hollow Core
Michael Ammar & TCC

$250 Retail Value

Appearing Straw
N/A

$50 Retail Value

  Bill Wisch Slydini

Lecture Package 2012

Bill Wilsch/Slydini

$N/A Retail Value

  Ketchup Fries & More
Kandu Magic

$389 Retail Value

  Transformation Cage

Dove to Rabbit

N/A

$299 Retail Value

  Quadro Vicious

Circle Barbed Wire Linking Rings

Murphy's Mfg.

$149.95 Retail Value

  Hemingway Lock Baldpate Routine
Collector's Workshop

$100 Retail Value

Vintage Multiplying Bottles
John Apperson Collection
n/a Retail Value

Winning Bid $40

N/A

Item Sold Before Auction

Winning Bid $15

Winning Bid $60

Winning Bid $80

Winning Bid $45

N/A

Winning Bid $35

N/A

N/A

Winning Bid $70

Winning Bid $50

N/A

N/A

Winning Bid $180

Item Sold Before Auction

Winning Bid $20

Winning Bid $90

N/A

Alternate Mentalism Set Winning Bid $45

N/A

Winning Bid $30

Winning Bid $60

Winning Bid $30

Winning Bid $60

Item Donated to Ring 1 by Bruce Dyvig - Winning Bid $40 - THANKS BRUCE!

Item Donated to Ring 1 by James Hodge - Winning Bid $70 - THANKS JAMES!

D J Edwards donated an additional $50 to our Ring - THANKS D J!

Larry Minth donated an additional $40 to our Ring - THANKS LARRY!

Fortuneteller's Book of Days
Paul Green
RARE & HARD TO FIND
White Star (Titanic Themed Effect)
Created by Dan Todd

$250 Retail Value

WOW Book Test (4 Books)
Meir Yedid

$75 Retail Value

Linking Coat Hangers
N/A

$80 Retail Value

Vintage Magic Milk Pitcher
John Apperson Collection
n/a Retail Value
Crystal Silk Cylinder 
John Apperson Collection
n/a Retail Value

OUR EVENT WAS A HUGE 

SUCCESS!!!

ECLIPSED

LAST SEVERAL

YEARS'

ATTENDANCE 

RECORDS!!!

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