Assembly News

Meeting Minutes 2010

Next Meeting: Saturday August 14th 10am

!! MEETING PLACE !!

The FAIRMONT COMMUNITY CENTER.The address is:
217 S Cedar Avenue
Independence MO 64053
On the Website below the Community Center is the "A" tab on the map
Google map link

!!! Latest Sym news !!!

Youth Fringe

The Event went really good. The Paisano's performed two times as did Alex Hemphill. Everyone did a great job representing our club. Thank you very much!

Lectures:

August 25th Alain Nu
September 14th Jonathan Pendragon
November 18th Eric Jones

symshow

Greater KC Balloon Jam

US Toy 435 & state line The last thursday of every month 6-8pm All that are interested in balloon twisting! Totally Free!

July Meeting

Mark Stillwell did a teach-a-trick with cloth napkins. And Blake Silvernail did a color changing deck. Alex Hemphill taught a card trick.

August Meeting

Hope everyone can make it. Mark Stillwell will be doing a teach-a-trick at the meeting. So don't miss out.

Also we are looking into getting some shows/appearances for the club to get publicity.
But we'll need performers.

Do you have ideas on what you would like to do?
Do you have a stage act you want to improve?
Do you have a stage act you want to completely redo?
Do you have absolutely no idea on a stage act but a trick or 2 you like?
Can you only fill 2 minutes and want to expand it?

Smile! You're Supposed To Be Having Fun #171 - Kyle Peron

As a family entertainer, it is safe to say that you probably know more about presenting a party or event than the person actually hiring you. If you have performed enough, you simply cannot ignore the amount of information you absorb and the understanding you achieve of what works and what does not. However, why not utilize this information to give the client a solution that exceeds their expectations? Every single client books you because they have a need or problem they are seeking a solution for. The more of those problems you can solve, the better your perception and value becomes. Over the years I have developed a "survival guide" of sorts that I send out to family clients before the gig. It really is geared at showing them 1) that I am a professional, 2) that I care about them and the experience and 3) I am there to help them in any way I can to have a successful event. Here are just some of the many points I try and bring up: The Venue: Choose your venue carefully if it is not at your own home. You don't want one that's far too big, has no parking, has too much of an echo, or a large slippery floor. You also want to make sure the location inside the building is easy to get to for your guests. It is also a good rule of thumb to find out what services the place will provide to you and get that in writing from them. Kyle and Kelly have a lot of different venues and can recommend one for you in your area. The Guests: A great idea is to post a sign or tie balloons outside of the location of your party. This will help your guests, and Kyle and Kelly, to easily find the party location. Do not invite any more children than you or the facility can handle. Be prepared to send out invites and request RSVPs. Make sure to do a follow up a week prior to the event to get last minute totals. The Presents: It is a good rule of thumb to have the presents taken and placed in a location that is separate from the magic show. Presents can cause a distraction for the children and prevent them from enjoying the show that Kyle and Kelly put on. It is also a good rule of thumb to have the gifts opened at the end of the party. If the child sees something he or she really likes, it is often hard for them to leave that toy in order to do the other birthday party activities. Who's Who: It is a great idea to get some "Hello My Name Is" stickers and use them as the children and adults come to the party. This way all the children and parents will know who each other is. It also makes it easier for Kyle and Kelly to address folks by their proper names. Food and Drink: It is not preferred for the children to have access to food and drink during the duration of the magic show as it can cause a big distraction. It also runs the risk of a child spilling something or kids getting up and down to get more food during the show experience. Food and snacks should be saved for before or after the show itself. Photography and Video: Kyle and Kelly welcome you to take as many photos and video as you would like during the show itself. However, please try to be courteous of the performers and the helpers so as to not block views during the show. Kyle and Kelly's show is filled with wonderful photo opportunities, including a big one at the end of the show. Make sure your camera is ready and your batteries are charged. Fun and Games: As children show up at your event, it is a great idea to keep them entertained by doing some games with them. This gives the kids a chance to let out their energy and also gives them a chance to know each other better. It also helps you to better control the environment and gives Kyle and Kelly a chance to set up while the game/s are played in another room or outside. A fun game to play is to get kids teamed up and do a simple scavenger hunt. You can keep it simple and as fun as you would like and give the kids a time limit and present prizes at the end of the party for everyone. Order of The Party: We have found that having an order for the party makes it easier for you to have a successful event and helps keep things running smoothly. A good order for an event might be like this: everyone gets a name badge, warm up games as magician sets up, magic show, opening of presents, cake and ice cream or food and end with party favors and prizes for the guests. This works out quite well as a simple schedule that keeps things running smoothly. I hope that you will find these tips of help to you. Please keep in mind that this is what works for us based on our show and how we like to work. You may have to adapt your own survival tips to best meet your needs and the needs of your client. As always, I encourage you the readers to let me know your thoughts. So if you have any thoughts on my articles or suggestions or comments, please feel free to e-mail me directly at magic4u02@aol.com. I would love to hear from you. - I would like to let everyone know that I just released a NEW book and E-Book to the magic Community. "Blue and Gold! The Complete Guide to Working The Scout Market!" is now available as a soft cover printed book as well as an ebook download. http://www.magicenhancer.com/Blue/Gold.html - "Encore! Creativity in the Art of Magic" Ebook. Order online now at: http://www.magicenhancer.com/Encore.html - "Tips and Techniques on the Chair Suspension" Ebook. Order online now at: http://www.magicenhancer.com/ChairSuspension.html

Meetings:

SYM Assembly 9
August 14th- 10am
Location: The NEW Fairmount Community Center - 217 S Cedar Avenue, Independence

SAM Assembly 38
August 16th - 7pm
Location: The NEW Fairmount Community Center - 217 S Cedar Avenue, Independence

IBM Ring 129
6:15-6:45 Teach in session before meeting
September 2nd - 7pm
Radisson Hotel (a.k.a. Crowne Plaza Hotel)
I-35 and 95th St.

Magic on TV

Magic related shows on TV: www.tvmagicguide.com.
See the website for the details on the shows below.
WEEK OF August 9th - August 16th , 2010

  • Criss Angel Mindfreak New Episode
  • Magicians on America's got Talent
  • Lance Burton on Cash Cab
  • Mystery Hunters
  • Monk-Mr.Monk and the Magician
  • Criss Angel and MTV Crib and Biography
  • The Great Buck Howard

Now Appearing:

Alexander Hemphill

August 20th 5-8pm Bob Evan's -Liberty,Mo

Gene Hernandez

Friday 6-9pm Bob Evans - Village West KCK
Saturday 6-9pm Bob Evans - Village West KCK
Sunday 12:30 - 3:30pm Granny's Chicken Ranch - Village West KCK
Tuesday 6-8pm Pizza Shoppe - Platte Woods MO

Devin Henderson

Stone Canyon in Parkville on Friday nights from 6:30-8:30 pm
Stone Canyou in Zona Rosa on Saturday nights from 6:30-8:30pm

Kevin Emerson aka "Kevo the Klown" is now appearing at these fine restaurants every week:

Kevo the Klown Bringing Joy & Laughter to Kids of All Ages!
Applebee's -Belton, MO - Every Monday Night from 6p-8p (Kids under 12 eat for 99 cents)
Applebee's - Harrisonville, MO - 5:30p-8:30p - Every Wednesday Night (same as above for kids)

LIBRARY SHOWS

Websites:

Clubs

SYM Kansas City - www.sym9.com

SAM Kansas City - www.samkc.org

IBM Kansas City - www.ring129.com

SYM National - www.magicsym.com

SAM National - www.magicsam.com

IBM National - www.magician.org

Shops

Bradbury Books & Beyond (used & rare books)
4545 Wornall Rd. #805
Kansas City, MO 64111
www.bradburybooks.com

Klamm Magic
1412 Appleton
Independence, MO 64052
www.Klamm-magic.com

Magic Supply Co
632 W Walnut
Blue Springs, MO 64014
www.magicsupply.com

Mind Games and Magic
www.mindgamesandmagic.com

US Toy
2008 N 103rd Terr.
Leawood, KS 66206
www.ustmagic.com

Other cool sites

Everything Magical discussion board: Magic Classroom
Magic Classroom

YouTube Clip of the month

America's got Talent YouTube Special with Dan Sperry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTaCGIZ8mJw&feature=related
America's got Talent Michael Grasso
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpqG_IahMMg&feature=related