August 26 Lecture & Demonstration is free but reserve your seat today!
When: Sat., August 26 th from 4:00pm-5:30pm
The History of the Art of Magic, from 2700 B.C. to Present, is a multi-media power point, video & live interactive lecture followed by a live Show.
Via video, Master Magician David Copperfield performs his version of the very first trick ever documented back in 2700 B.C. Another video by Ricky Jay shows his entertaining demonstration of another classic of magic, the Cups & Balls. Following the presentation, Alex Beresford & Rick Alan will perform Mentalism, classic magic as well as some new magical effects!
September 3rd Lecture & Demonstration is free but reserve your seat today!
When: Sun., Sept. 3 rd from 2:00pm-3:30pm
The Art of Magic: Stage/Grand Illusion, Parlor, Close-up & Mentalist. See the different types & styles of Magic via an interactive, multi-media presentation as well as a Live performance.
Via video see Master Magicians, David Copperfield (Stage/Grand Illusion), Parlor Magic by Magic Legends Martin Lewis & Aldo Colombini. Following the presentation see Mentalist & Psychic Entertainer, Alexander Beresford & Close-up Miracles by Rick Alan.
Art of Magic Mini Convention. Starring ROCCO, “The Michelangelo of Magic”
Saturday, September 2nd, 2023
Jeremy Mikaelson, SAM World Champion
Mentalist Alexander Beresford
Master of Ceremony, Jeff Silver
Close-up & Cocktail Show featuring Rick Alan & Rene
Elks Lodge 1676, 6304 SW 78th Street, Miami, FL 33143
ADMISSION $55pp INCLUDES:
Flea Market, Lecture, Close-up & Cocktails, Dinner & Stage Show. Click Here to purchase your ticket.
FLEA MARKET TABLE: $10.00 each with FULL ADMISSION (Flea Market tables Limited; call Rick to reserve one) at: 305.992.0703 or email him at [email protected]
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
2:00pm-4:30pm Doors Open: *Magic Flea Market in Grand Ballroom
4:30pm-6:00pm Rocco Lecture in Shelks Room
6:00pm-7:00pm Close-up & Cocktails in the Florida Lounge (Close-up Magic, Complimentary hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar)
7:00pm-8:00pm Buffet Dinner in the Grand Ballroom: Chicken Marsala, Meatballs, Baked Ziti, Caesar salad, Garlic rolls & Dessert.
8:00pm-9:00pm Stage Show Featuring: MC. Jeff Silver, Jeremy Mikaelson, Alexander Beresford & ROCCO
9:00pm-10pm Flea market open
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:
ROCCO is the only American to win awards at two FISM (Federacion Internacional Societes de Magique) World Tournaments, the most prestigious Magic Organization in the World. Rocco has literally performed his way around the world from the Poly theatres in China, the Grace Kelly theatre in Monte Carlo, the Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris, France, to venues in numerous other countries. He has performed for such luminaries as Michael Jackson, Muhammed Ali and the Queen of England. Rocco performs as the main act regularly at the Magic Castle in Hollywood California. Check him out at; https://roccosilanomagic.com
Jeremy Mikaelson was named the 2020 Florida Magician of the Year and has won multiple prestigious international awards including the 2018 International Championship from the world’s oldest magic organization, The Society of American Magicians. Jeremy has entertained and mesmerized audiences all over the world from the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood to college stadiums in China. Check him out at: https://www.jeremymikaelson.com
Alexander Beresford, as a Mentalist and Psychic Entertainer Alexander has performed throughout the United States and England. Corporate Clients include the Discovery Channel, MGM, BBC to name a few. He is proud to have been selected to perform for President Jimmy Carter & family, as well as the United States Secret Service and many more!
Jeff Silver Jeff Silver started performing magic at an early age, having caught the performing bug from his father. Jeff has performed Magic all over the world and has thrilled thousands of people. He has gone on to be featured in several television commercials and has held many offices, including President in the local magic club Ring 45. He is currently the Territory Vice President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
Rene Perdigon is the Co-founder of Club Magico Miami, the oldest and largest Hispanic Magic Club in South Florida. Performing as the “Magic By Rene”, he specializes in Family Entertainment as well as Corporate Magic. Being a Master of Close-up Magic. Rene has Corporate clients that include Children’s Hospital, Dave & Busters, Ford, Toyota, The Orange Bowl Committee as well as several Public and Private Schools. Check him out here
Rick Alan is a performer, mentor & producer of magic shows and conventions. As a performer he specializes in strolling/close-up magic. Corporate Clients include Dave & Buster’s, Toyota, Ford, Subaru, Orange Bowl Committee, Ocean Reef Club & Coconut Grove Yacht Club to name a few. In 2015, after five years of mentoring, one of his students won the IBM Junior World Championship in Close-up Magic. Rick has produced shows for Jackson Memorial Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Nova University & the Museum of Science. Rick has produced “Magic on the Beach” for fourteen years. This was an annual magic convention that the NEW TIMES declared, “THE BEST CONVENTION IN MIAMI!”
These events are made possible, with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
Chris Philpott Lecture
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 at 7:30pm
Elks Lodge 1676: Shelks Room
6304 SW 78th Street, Miami, FL 33143
Promo Video: https://youtu.be/4LwYu3Y7hDg
Admission: $5.00 Ring 45 members $15.00 non-members.
NOTE: Join Ring 45 for $30.00 for the year. Save on all lectures and events.
Art of Magic: Over 100 Years of Sharing the Art of Magic
SAVE THE DATES
*Tentative date: June 1st, 8th, 15th & 16th, 2023
June 1st Free Lecture: History of the Art of Magic
June 8th Free Lecture: Types of Magic: Mentalism, Close-up, Parlor & Stage
June 15th: Day of Magic: (Paid event)
2pm-10pm Exhibit/Dealer Room, Lecture, Close-up & Cocktails, Dinner Stage Show
June 16th: Lecture & Stage Show.
*Tentative until we receive notice of Grant. Once we do, we will send an email announcing the event. Also check the website for updates.