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!
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
DECEMBER 2024 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!
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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
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
December 4, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Please join us on December 4th
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Lecture begins at 7pm
White Elephant Gift Exchange begins at 8pm
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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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
2023-4 Officers Installed by Alan Fisher, IBM-GCTVP
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
On October 19th, Ring 1 had their fall fundraiser production, “Magic & Fantasy,” at the Florissant Performing Arts Center. Thanks to Michael W. McClure, the show was a huge success. He didn’t perform on stage; however, he did all of the advertising, producing, creating, recording, and directing. The full stage was utilized with huge background videos, original music, and professional voiceovers, where needed, to make the show the biggest we have ever produced. Houdini even showed up twice on screen to warm up the audience before ten of our Ring 1 magicians impressed them with television quality performances. The following Ring 1 members appeared in the show: Timothy Shegitz (performed double duty as a performer and emcee), Steve Finkelstein, D. Jay (our President), Jeff Lefton, Paul Gregor, Marty Kopp, Steven Buesking, and D. J. Edwards (owner of Ickle Pickle), with the assistance of his daughter, Moriah, and his son, Deacon. Providing pre show entertainment, the following performed close-up magic in the lobby: Josh Weidner, Mike Hindrichs, and Quinton Robinson. The audience was the largest the Ring has had in years, with more in attendance than both of last year’s shows combined. Everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves. Thanks to all those involved, and especially those who assisted (Dave Goldfarb, Sandy Weis, Brook Lynn and Susan McClure). Plans are already in motion for a bigger production next year.
The Ring recently hosted two lectures. First, Dirk Losander presented a very interesting lecture in October. He not only performed his floating and disappearing table routine, but also shared other effects he has produced. In November, D. J. Edwards presented a lecture featuring several of his Ickle Pickle effects. He is a great storyteller who uses this skill to produce true magic and wonder.
Over the past month, Gary S. Chan has been captivating audiences in Dallas, Milwaukee, and Phoenix with his stage mentalism show. He continuously develops and tests new material to see what resonates with his audiences. His innovation and dedication are clearly paying off because he received two standing ovations in a single show at one of his recent performances!
Michael W. McClure has been very busy prepping his next table-top board game, MASTERS TO MYTHICS, for its January 14th Kickstarter release. The deeply magic-themed game is a lightweight, pattern-creating adventure, which from one to six apprentice players use the actions provided by the MASTER Magicians (real, famous practitioners from the last 200 years) to arrange and transform their mystic runes (48 Lady in a table, serving dessert at the end of Gary’s event. poker-sized chips covered in magic icons), and then unlock the Lore books held by the LEGENDS (real men and women that garnered larger-than-life magical reputations in worldwide cultures). Combining the actions and lore books collected, each player strives to ascend to the level of the MYTHICS (ancient deities from historical cultures all over the globe) and be awarded the points needed to win the game. There is an incredible depth of research put into this project, which elevates it to an educational and enjoyable way to introduce and entice young players to pursue the Art of magic. Famous living magicians, and many Ring 1 members, have loaned their faces to supply images for the artwork showcased on over 150 magical characters. The Masters, of course, are original works of art that reflect the famous magicians (with their own faces) performing some of their favorite effects. Each card is a never before-seen glimpse into the lives and performances of the “Magic Greats” we seek to emulate. The game is an extremely desirable collectible, even if only for the beautiful, detailed artwork and history jammed inside each box. The game contains the men and women who have inspired and elevated our Art to a world-class avocation. Everyone interested should visit Michael’s website to learn more about his mission to introduce magic to the quickly expanding community of gamers (hopefully getting them bitten by the magic bug). There they can leave their email addresses to receive a reminder when the Kickstarter campaign goes LIVE. Michael needs everyone’s help in promoting his huge undertaking, and he asks fellow magicians to spread the word. More information on this easy-to-learn, quick-to-play fun game (and an email courtesy reminder link) can be found at https://www.baskervilleproductions.com/masterstomythics.
Our LIVE August 14th Auction Items & Prices Realized
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
Click on SOME images for Product Information/Retail Value
If the rear parking lot is still unavailable, see this Special Overflow Parking Chart
Our THANKS to the incredible talent who helped create "The BEST show Ring 1 talent has produced in decades!"
- Quote from Veteran show patron
Vintage Magic Milk Pitcher
John Apperson Collection
n/a Retail Value
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)
ALSO ... Our extreme gratitude for the on-stage assistance of Sandy Weis, Mike Hindrichs, Moriah Edwards, Deacon Edwards, Dee Smith, Dave Goldfarb, & Brook Lynn.
IBM Ring 1 will hold its annual Holiday party on December 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Dielmann Recreation Center in Creve Coeur. The Ring will purchase a variety of small sandwiches and provide soda/water/snacks. We are asking members to bring either a side dish (examples: individual bags of chips, cookies, candy, etc.) or if you prefer, give a donation of $5 to the Ring. We will NEED you to R.S.V.P. and let us know that you will attend and what side dish you will bring. You are welcome to bring family and guests (all ages), but please let us know how many will be attending with you so we can purchase adequate food.
After the casual meal, we are thrilled to announce that Columbus Smith will entertain and educate us with a mini-lecture on the Spirit of the Holidays, beginning at 7pm. We will then host our Annual White Elephant Gift Exchange, starting at 8pm. Everyone can participate—even guests. To participate in the Exchange, please wrap a gift pertaining to magic (worth at least $10) that is in new OR used but good working condition (including directions). You are not obligated to participate in the Exchange, but can still watch the exciting, active new way we will again be playing the game. The rules are improved again for this year, and we will explain the details that night. All who join in the fun will be actively involved until the last present swap, thanks to a random selection of cards that will guide our every move. Nobody will know what they’ve won until the very end of the Exchange.
Additional “non-mandatory” FREE activities/games will enhance the evening’s schedule, providing extra enjoyment for the entire group. Those who wish to participate in the extra challenges have a chance to WIN some magic PRIZES! We hope to have some of our members performing walk-around Christmas magic …. You are encouraged to bring your own effects to share. Be ready to have some FUN!
Please R.S.V.P. to watson7654321@gmail.com either by email, messaging me, or calling my number listed below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. My information is as follows:
Michael W.McClure
watson7654321@gmail.com
618-826-5125 (please leave message)
We look forward to making this the BEST Ring 1 Holiday Party ever … the only thing we need is YOU! Please consider joining us!
The Details:
What: I.B.M. Ring 1 Annual Holiday Party and White Elephant Exchange
When: Dec. 4th starting at 6pm
Where: Dielmann Recreation Center, 11400 Olde Cabin Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Things To Do: RSVP to Michael with number attending and side dish (if providing one)
Bring a wrapped magic gift (if you wish to participate in the fun NEW Exchange)
Be ready to have some FUN!
The Silent Treatment & Red Card
& Fully Loaded
Allen & Giobbi & Mason
$145 Set Retail Value
Cardiographic - Stage Version
Martin Lewis
$286 Set Retail Value
Knot Unexpected & Slashed
Steinmeyer& Alexander
$104 Set Retail Value
The Final Answer Reloaded
Kohler & Alexander Donated to Ring 1 by James Hodge
$395 Retail Value
Nest
of Boxes
from the
Steve Zueklke Collection
Nest of Boxes (7)
N/A
$N/A Set Retail Value
Production Box Autographed & Numbered
Clarence Miller
$N/A Retail Value
from the Steve Zueklke Collection
Linking Coat Hangers
N/A
$80 Retail Value
Bill Wisch Slydini
Lecture Package 2012
Bill Wilsch/Slydini
$N/A Retail Value
Ketchup Fries & More
Kandu Magic
$389 Retail Value
Real Eel Skin
Card to Wallet
LePaul "styled" gimmick
$300 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!
White Star (Titanic Themed Effect)
Created by Dan Todd
$250 Retail Value
WOW Book Test (4 Books)
Meir Yedid
$75 Retail Value
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
Crystal Silk Cylinder
John Apperson Collection
n/a Retail Value
Fortuneteller's Book of Days
Paul Green
RARE & HARD TO FIND
OUR EVENT WAS A HUGE
SUCCESS!!!
ECLIPSED
LAST SEVERAL
YEARS'
ATTENDANCE
RECORDS!!!