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
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HELPFUL LINKS
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
MARCH 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
GREGORY WILSON In-Person Lecture
March 28, 2025 (event begins at 7pm)
Please join us on March 28th (NEW TIME & DATE)
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Gregory Wilson In-Person Lecture begins at 7pm
Sponsored by the Midwest Magic Jubilee
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
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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
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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
Ring 1’s Board decided that our club should begin offering Magic 101 again. For the March 5 meeting, Steve Finkelstein volunteered to lead the group. This special teach-in event was offered before the regular meeting. Approximately 10 members arrived an hour early to take advantage of the opportunity. Steve taught them two very easy, but amazing, effects. All attendees were able to perform the effects when they left. Steve even created a handout for each attendee explaining the effect in case they forget or need to review. He received many compliments regarding the effects he taught. The Ring intends to offer Magic 101 in the future when time permits.
Members are always happy to perform for the Ring, however, the club has been SO busy sponsoring lectures and hosting special activities that there is usually a very limited opportunity. Michael McClure decided to create an Open Mic Night to be held in the place of one of our regular meetings. We were delighted when 15 members offered to perform an effect (and there was a waiting list). Sandy Weis was asked to MC the event. It was just like the Oscars or the Academy Awards—she even had an official script to read, however, she was told that she could alter/modify the script if she wanted. The room was filled, the largest crowd the Ring has seen in a long time, and there were attendees that the Ring has not seen in “years.” It was obvious that all the performers had practiced their routines, because everyone appeared as if they were seasoned, professional magicians. The following members performed—Steve Queen, Paul Gregor, Columbus Smith, Gary S. Chan, Zai Shi, Josh Weidner, D. Jay, Zi Teng Wang, Jeff Lefton, Matthew Horowitz, Steve Finkelstein, Steven Buesking, and Christian Misner. No act was alike as all performances were unique. Several of the presenters were professional magicians; however, newer members were also asked to perform. Special thanks to Michael W. McClure for organizing a very classy event. Even though he did not perform that night, his organizational skills helped to make this event a huge success. He prefers to serve as more of a “behind the scenes” member, to allow others’ talents to shine, even though he knows so much about magic theory and effects. He and his wife, Susan, brought their own backdrops, lighting, and provided video, audio, a close-up camera with projector and more, which made the performance area appear as if it were a stage production. He even made a cardstock program featuring photos of all the night’s entertainers, which he passed out to all in attendance. Mike also created a special commemorative pin which was awarded to each Very Important Prestidigitator in appreciation of their participation. Thank you, thank you, Mike, for all you have done for the Ring. Since the evening was so successful, the Ring has already planned to host more Open Mic Nights this year.
Our Ring is proud to have recently reorganized ourselves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, public charity incorporated in the State of Missouri. This brand-new designation, an exciting and uncharted chapter in Ring 1 history, will allow us to expand our reach in so many new ways, and provide vast opportunities for the growth of all our members, from active or amateur performers to hobbyists. The Magic of Giving Back program, created and coordinated by Michael McClure, is being designed to spread the joy and wonder of magic to the underserved across the St. Louis region. We will be actively offering generous sponsors the privilege of partnering with us in our mission’s outreach and support.
Ring 1 has planned to host several professional lectures this year, with Gregory Wilson, Henry Evans, Daniel Mormina, Javi Benitez and Giacomo Bigliardi as several that are already booked. In fact, an exciting calendar for the entire year is already set. The Ring believes that pre-planning various activities for its meetings is very important. Members can set their calendars well in advance as a reminder of the incredible programs yet to come. (I know I have entered all the dates on my calendar, so I won’t miss anything)
The Ring always welcomes guests to its meetings and activities. Check out the Ring’s website for additional information, www.ibmring1.com .
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.
Gregory Wilson hasn’t been on the lecture tour circuit since 2018. During that time, he continued to refine, hone, and perfect some of the most commercial magic that magicians can carry. He calls this new tour, “Things I Carry And Use 2.0”. Some of the material may seem familiar, but he has some new twists that are worth your time and attention.
Here is a rundown of what will be in his lecture:
Point Blank 2.0 — If Greg could do one single card trick for the rest of his life, this multi-phased blank deck performance piece would be it!
MasterCon — A two-card transposition with very realistic credit cards for you to commit the perfect crime.
High Roller — A realistically motivated Sach's dice routine with the dice changing over and over to crush any casino Craps game.
Inner Circle — This normal-looking finger ring is an engineering masterpiece that allows you to perform transpositions, translocations, penetrations and mid-air finger stabs.
Pointless 2.0 — Just like Greg’s apparently impromptu classic, there are now two added phases with a grand finale that happens in a spectator’s hand.
Kiss Up — This is the perfect opener and giveaway where a sugar packet cleanly changes into a Hershey’s chocolate Kiss.
With an emphasis on non-cards, there is a little something for everybody from close-up to stand-up, beginner to expert — and plenty of impromptu miracles throughout.
Admission for members and 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 talent that IS Gregory Wilson!
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. My information is as follows:
Michael W.McClure - Lecture Chairman
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
Our April 9th Meeting
Henry Evans & Daniel Mormina
In-Person Lecture
doors open at 6pm-event begins at 7pm
MORE details coming soon!
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!!!