Salute to MagicCommemorating the role of magic in the 1939 and 1964 New York World’s Fairs

May 17, 2014 • 8:00 p.m.Queens Theatre

Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY

Society of American Magicians Parent Assembly #1

The 105th Annual

Dr. Sol Stone

The Provident Loan Society of New York

Congratulates

on being named the Parent Assembly’s2014 Magician of the Year

and

Salute Producers Ferst and Adamovich

for carrying on the tradition of the Annual Salute to Magic by commemorating the role of magic

in the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs

BRAVO!

Introduction to the 105th Annual Salute to MagicThe Illustrious Ken Ferst, Producer and Past President

The Most Illustrious David R. Adamovich, Ed.D., Co-Producer, President and Host

Magician of the Year PresentationThe Most Illustrious Dr. Adamovich, President Parent Assembly

Dr. Sol Stone, 2014 Parent Assembly Magician of the Year

The 105th Annual Salute to MagicJay Scott Berry, Master of Ceremonies

Act 1. Devlin, The Matador of Magic (featuring Bronwyn Clare)Act 2. David Oliver, The Magic of David Oliver “Makes You Wonder… ”

Act 3. Jay Scott Berry, The Virtuoso of Magic

Intermission – Close-Up Magic by Society of Young Magicians (S.Y.M.) members: Kayla Caputo, George Danyluk, Adam Krevlin, David Rosenstein

A Special 1964 New York World’s Fair Flashback by Kamarr the MagicianAct 4. Jeff McBride, Headliner, Master of Masks —King of Cards

Special Thanks to the Artistic Team at Queens Theatre: Taryn Sacramone, Managing Director; Reuben Rosenthal, Technical Director; Willy Mosquera, House Manager; Sydney Pratt, Marketing Manager; and Jeanette Painchault, Box Office Supervisor.

Saturday, May 17, 20148:00 p.m.

Queens Theatre, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens NY

Production Photographer, Bill Wang, www.bwangphoto.com. Videographer, AJ Mattioli, www.mattioliproductions.com

Photography, and audio or video recording, are prohibited without written permission of the Parent Assembly.

Special thanks to our “Magician On Call,” Bobby Torkova. Please visit Bobby online at www.torkova.com.

Program Design: Dr. David Adamovich and Erika Narvaez. Contributions by PA Historian/Archivist and Chairman of the Board Tom Klem, and Compeers Herb Scher, Jerry Weisenberg, and Steve Okulewicz. Printing by George Dormani, Minute Man Press of Rockville Centre, NY

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Congratulations

Parent Assembly #1

Magician of the Year

SOL STONE, Ph.D.

With best regards James and Susan Kelly

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Magician of the Year Sol Stone No one knows where creativity comes from. For Sol Stone was it the floating, talking head at the Thurston Magic Show he saw and spoke to at the age of nine? Was it watching as a boy, the great Al Flosso and Jean Hugard in Coney Island that started it all? Did it develop during the Depression while visiting Abe Hurwitz in a Lower East Side park where he also first met old friend PA#1 Dean Ken Krenzel? Did it bloom after being shot down during WWII and then making a dramatic escape to freedom during which he entertained refugee children outside a drafty boxcar? Was it the 51 Cent Routine he developed at this time that, years later Dai Vernon and his friend Eddie Balducci loved? We may never know but this creativity has resulted in a deep respect by his fellow magicians and long, strong friendships. Some have passed like Emil Jarrow and Martin Gardner.

One of those friends still very much with us is Richard Kaufman, Editor of the national magic magazine Genii who, in his youth, was brought to the magicians’ gathering at Governors by Rene Clement to first meet Sol. Of Sol Richard wrote, “Sol Stone is one of magic’s greatest treasures.” Last year’s Magician of the Year Doug Edwards, a regular at the Ruben’s gatherings, states about Sol, “He was instrumental in creating future legends in the world of Magic.” Magician Tony Noice’s friendship with Sol goes back to just after post WWII gatherings at Tannen’s and Hector’s. He states Sol Stone was the man, “Who made this card guy love coin work.” Or his friend Gerald Deutsch who can often be found at Café Rustico today sharing magic with Sol says, “I have known Sol Stone for so many years and he has been a very good friend as we share our love of magic. I’ve seen Sol always so happy to share what he knows with others. Sol is known for his wonderful coin magic but Sol does more than that. He does magic with rings, links, dice and yes – cards. Sol’s approach is ‘soft’ – he does ‘soft sleeving’ and a false count with cards which, because of its ‘softness’ and relaxed handling helps to fool his audience.” He adds, “And Sol believes in presentation – that the effect must be strong – which in my opinion is the most important part of magic – as I’ve heard him say so many times ‘If you labor like a mouse and give birth to an elephant it’s magic but if you labor like an elephant and give birth to a mouse it’s tragic.’ ” But Sol’s greatest fan is his wife Alice. He first met her at a birthday party. She was only 17 and when he asked the beautiful young woman in the magenta dress to assist him she shuffled the stacked deck ruining Sol’s planned effect. Although Alice created an uncomfortable situation for Sol at this family gathering that did not stop him from calling her for a date shortly thereafter. Within a few years they were married. They are still married and have a wonderful family. Perhaps Sol’s greatest trick of all is the happy life he has created for all who love him. Perhaps we should be awarding him ”Magician of the Years.”

Written by SAMPA#1 Historian Tom Klem with special thanks to Bob Friedhoffer, Wesley James, and Jerry Oppenheimer.

PRODUCER’S MESSAGEIllustrious Past President Ken Ferst I joined the Society of American Magicians Parent Assembly #1 in 2002, the same assembly of which Harry Houdini and many greats of magic were members. In 2006 I was asked to help out in the production of the 97th Salute to Magic as its ticket chairperson and have held that position for seven of the past eight years. The only time I was not the ticket chairperson was in 2010 when, as first vice president, I was the Executive producer for the 101st ,which was a smaller, more intimate program. For the past 5 years, I held a vision of a larger show in a larger venue. Along with my wife Cheryl and her family, we have been coming to the Queens Theater over the years to enjoy many of their programs. They always told me that this would be a great

venue for our magic show. Willy Mosquera and I have spoken over the years about bringing our show to the Queens Theatre. Finally last fall, it all came together. He introduced me to the Managing Director, Taryn Sacramone and as they say, “the rest is history.” Speaking of history, as President in 2010, I had both the honor and pleasure to swear in our current President and my Co-Producer, The Great Throwdini, as a member of our great society. With all his experience and knowledge, TGT offered to help and join me as co-producer at our first meeting with the Queens Theatre to discuss using their venue for our 105th Salute to Magic. Before the meeting, as I sat on a bench awaiting for him to arrive, I looked over to the beautiful Unisphere located just about 100 yards away from the theater. At that moment, vivid memories of the 1964 New York World’s Fair came to mind. In fact, I was able to imagine the exhibits, people, and sounds. Then it hit me, 2014 will be the 50th anniversary. Upon his arrival, Throwdini mentioned that it was also the 75th anniversary of the 1939 World’s Fair. And so, the subtitle of our 105th Salute to Magic was born: “Commemorating the role of magic in the 1939 and 1964 New York World’s Fairs.” Magic and the S.A.M. PA#1 have always been well-entrenched in the rich history of the World’s Fairs, and so, as producer, I encourage you to take in all the events that will be going on throughout the celebration. And while you are comfortably in your seats, sit back, and let the childhood awe of watching live magic from some of the world’s greatest magicians of our time mystify you.

Officers and Board of Directors / PA #1President, Dr. David R. Adamovich (Throwdini)

First Vice President, Prof. Bob Friedhoffer

Second Vice President, Richie Magic

Interim Secretary, Dr. David R. Adamovich

Treasurer, Scott Mero

Controller, Rene Clement

Board Chairman, Tom Klem

Trustees: Sal Perrotta, Dr. Bruce Lish,

George Schindler

Members at Large: Doug Edwards, Tom Klem,

Jordan Linker, Steve Okulewicz, Dr. Jerry Waye

Past Presidents: Richie Magic, James Kelly, Ken Ferst

Dean, Dr. Ken Krenzel (d. 8-Feb.-2012)

Congratulations

DR. SOl STOnEParent Assembly #1

2014 Magician of the Year

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PRESIDEnT’S MESSAGEThe Most Illustrious Dr. David R. Adamovich (Throwdini)

As a performer with name recognition in the magic community I was invited to join the Parent Assembly in 2010. It made sense; although not a traditional magician, I am a professional knife thrower who performs in magic venues worldwide. And so I came to share ideas with the esteemed compeers of the Parent Assembly. Two years ago Richie Magic, now the Parent Assembly’s Ambassador of Magic, invited me to perform in the 103rd Annual Salute to Magic. I was thrilled as it gave me the opportunity to premiere something never done in the impalement arts, the Veiled Double (two target girls) Wheel of Death. A standing ovation later — history was made! The Annual Salute to Magic will forever hold a dear place in my heart. As President Magic was finishing his term as the 73rd

President of the Parent Assembly he asked me if I would run as number 74. It didn’t take long to answer YES. So here I am today, host and co-producer of the longest running annual magic show in history, the 105th Annual Salute to Magic, a role fulfilled by Harry Houdini during his reign as our first president. Wow, what an honor. Moreover, it gives me the pleasure of presenting Sol Stone as Magician of the Year. Addressing the audience in our 103rd Annual Salute I said that this is not just a Salute to MAGIC but in fact a Salute to MAGICIANS — the performers who stand before you. They do so not to fool you but to capture a piece of childhood innocence that lies within, that innocence which remains in awe about what just happened without thinking about how it happened. So at least for this evening, sit back, relax and enjoy the wonders of magic.

nATIOnAl S.A.M. PRESIDEnT’S MESSAGEThe Most Illustrious Dal Sanders

Magic is an art that is both innovative and yet steeped in tradition. It celebrates both the new and the old. Nowhere in the world can more tradition and creativity be found than in New York City, the place The Society of American Magicians was formed in 1902. For 105 years S.A.M. Assembly 1 has presented The Salute to Magic, an event that not only presents the best magic in the world on stage but also brings the best magicians in the world together in the audience. This year is no exception as this year’s cast are the best of the best. Producer Ken Ferst, President David Adamovich and all of the compeers of the Parent Assembly are to be congratulated for bringing Jay Scott Berry, The Devlins, David Oliver and Jeff McBride together in the beautiful Queens Theatre in the Park, the site of the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs.

Congratulationson the 105th Annual Salute to Magic

produced by the

founding assembly of

the Society of American Magicians,

which has now grown to include

274 Assemblies across

the United States

and

throughout the world.

Jerry and Meg Waye

MAY 17, 2014

The Salute to Magic is the longest running continuous magic show in the world. How did it get started?

They gathered by gaslight in the back of the old Martinka Palace of Magic in NYC. Their numbers were eight to ten. Alexander Herrmann, Dr. Saram R. Ellison, Nate Leipzig, Dr. W. Golden Mortimer, Harry Kellar, Frank Ducrot, Carl Hertz and Elmer P. Ransom all were guests on those evenings. They soon began calling themselves the “Saturday Night Club.” The Martinka brothers, Francis and Antonio, never charged them for the use of their facility.

“By wand or wit, a skilled magician can fling open the doors to a parallel universe of baffling possibility, piquing the far reaches of human imagination. Magicians upend our assumptions about the way the world works, making us literally not believe our eyes. This doubt is magic’s power. But this doubt is also the audience’s reward, a reminder of the pleasure of uncertainty and the virtue of suspended disbelief. Magic seems to tell us that the real danger is not in appearing to consort with the Devil or bend the laws of nature, but in thinking that we already know all there is to know.”

Daniel, Noel (2009). Magic 1400s–1950s. Los Angeles: TASCHEN.

Past President Elmer P. Ransom wrote: “Dr. Ellison was a daily visitor to Martinka’s shop. From time to time during the 15 years of unorganized Saturday nighters, Francis J. Martinka suggested to Ellison that he get some of the regular guests into an organized society formed for the promotion of friendship among magicians and furtherance of the art of magic.” Dr. Ellison took this to heart and with a lot of hard work on May 10th, 1902 the Society of American Magicians was born. The newly formed group honored him by awarding membership card number 1. The Martinkas had built a small stage for the magicians to perform on and soon invitation only performances began. As the years happily passed the Martinka brothers talked of retirement and the S.A.M. would have to plan for the future. One of these plans was to raise funds to provide for the future of the society. On April 15, 1909 the “First Magic Vaudeville Presentation” was staged before the public at the Berkley Theatre on 44th Street near Fifth Avenue. The next three annual shows were held at Carnegie Hall with such notable magicians as Dunninger, Houdini and Dante. The annual show came to the Heckscher Theater in the 1930s with Fredrick Eugene Powell, Cardini, and Dai Vernon gracing its stage. The Annual Salute to Magic continues to present some of the greatest magic acts in history.

A Brief History of the Salute to Magic by Parent Assembly Historian Thomas Klem

PERFORMER BIOS Jay Scott Berry is known as the Virtuoso of Magic. One of the world’s finest magicians, JSB has traveled the globe for 30 years, perfecting an elegant style that is “the closest thing to real magic you’ll ever see.” From close-up to stage, his cutting-edge illusions even leave fellow magicians astounded. Berry is at the top of his game. Last year, he performed over 200 shows in 13 countries, receiving rave reviews and standing ovations. In August, he celebrated his 1000th show at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. He was the star and Master of Ceremonies of the largest gathering of magicians in history, performing for a packed house of 3,500 at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England. “In my entire career, I have never seen anything as convincing,” said Grand-Master Magician Mark Wilson. “It was real magic, delivered with precision timing and consummate skill.” Visit Jay at www.jayscottberry.com.

The Magician opens up our eyes,To the Wonder all around us.

Using coins and cards, rings and silks,To inspire and astound us.

Though some may say, it’s just a trick,I suggest this strong appeal:The Effects may be Illusion,But the Experience is Real.

- JSB

Devlin’s performances can be traced to his South American roots, offering magic with a Latin flair, weaving his mysteries with the air and confidence of a matador. Devlin, who was awarded the New York Parent Assembly of the Society of American Magician’s highest honor, Magician of the Year, has appeared along with his wife Bronwyn on stages around the world and headlined in his own shows at Bally’s Grand, Claridge and Sands Casino in Atlantic City, and the Wyndham Crystal Palace Casino in Nassau, Bahamas. His dedication to his craft has led him to win the coveted Backstage magazine AwArd for ExcEllEncE in cAbArEt as well as the Jack Gwynne ExcEllEncE in MAgic AwArd. Devlin is a two time recipient of the International Magicians Society MErlin AwArd. His many TV appearances include playing himself on ABC’s daytime drama All My Children. In addition, Devlin and Bronwyn’s wedding was nationally televised on TLC’s A Wedding Story. Recently he was chosen to appear and consult on A&E network’s number one hit show, Criss Angel Mindfreak watched in over 90 countries. Visit Devlin at www.joedevlin.com.

JAY SCOTT BERRY

DEVLIN

David Oliver is well-known for his former dove act, world-class sleight-of-hand, offbeat comedy, and his presentation of classical magic in a contemporary manner. He has been featured on the Discovery Channel, The Early Show on CBS, the Documentary Channel film American Carny, the award-winning documentary, Magic Camp and ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. For 18 years, David Oliver has been a producer of and featured act in Boston’s only magic and comedy show, The Mystery Lounge, and the most requested guest performer in New York’s longest running Off-Broadway magic show, Monday Night Magic. David has been featured in numerous magic periodicals and books, and most recently profiled in MAGIC Magazine’s January 2014 cover story. Oliver is best known for his dedication to promoting, coaching and mentoring magic’s youth. David secretly weaves many life lessons into the mix, helping his “kids” to not only become better magicians, but also how to become better people. After battling a life-threatening disease this past year, David Oliver is back, and we are so very happy that he can be with us, to DoMagic™. Visit David at www.davidolivermagic.com.

Jeff McBride, a three-time award winner at the International Grand Prix of Magic in Monte Carlo, is widely recognized as a foremost innovator in contemporary magic. Naming him Vegas’s Best Magician several years ago, the Las Vegas Review-Journal wrote: “Light years ahead of the pack... McBride is easily the most exciting and mesmerizing magician I’ve seen in years.” For several years, McBride headlined at Caesars Magical Empire in Las Vegas, where he was voted critics’ choice as Best Magician in Las Vegas. He has most recently been touring South America with the world’s largest magic show, The Illusionists. McBride’s magic has been featured on every major television network, with the most recent appearances on The World Magic Awards and Masters of Illusion. McBride has even “gone where no magician had gone before” as a special guest star on Star Trek - Deep Space Nine. In addition to his work as a performer, McBride is the founder of the McBride Magic & Mystery School, widely known as the world’s leading source for magical learning. Visit Jeff at www.mcbridemagic.com.

DAVID OLIVER

JEFF McBRIDE

Honor Roll Parent Assembly Magicians of the Year

1968 Cliff Green1969 Mohamed Bey1970 Señor Wences1971 Milbourne Christopher1972 Amadeo1973 Al Flosso1974 Slydini1975 Russell Swan1976 Al DeLage1977 “The Magic Show” Cast1978 John Scarne1979 Richiardi1980 Richiardi1981 David Copperfield1982 Harry Blackstone1983 Harry Lorayne

1984 Tony Spina1985 Marco The Magi, Le Grand David & Seth1986 George Schindler1987 Terry Seabrooke1988 Bob McAllister1989 Imam1990 Father Cyprian Murray1991 Mike Bornstein1992 Jeff McBride1993 Ken Krenzel1994 Meyer Lang1995 George G. Kaplan1996 Eric DeCamps1997 Meir Yedid1998 John Bohannon

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

Magician of the Year

S O L S T O N E, Ph.D.

Well-Deserved

Best WishesFrom

Rene and Joyce ClementDave and Judith Cremin

1999 Johnny & Pam Thompson2000 Devlin2001 John Calvert2002 William E. Andrews2003 Warren J. Kapps2004 Charles Reynolds2005 Alan “Ace” Greenberg2006 Sam Schwartz2007 Howard Schwarzman2008 Bradley Jacobs2009 George Gilbert Lott2010 Bob Fitch2011 Prof. Bob Friedhoffer2012 Dr. Victor Sendax2013 Doug Edwards2014 Dr. Sol Stone

At a time when it is possible to tap into the sights and sounds of nearly any corner of the earth without leaving home, it is easy to forget about the excitement and eager anticipation inspired by the 1939 and 1964 New York World’s Fairs. The events exposed millions of local residents and visitors to a wide range of people, food, entertainment, and technology from around the world. Magic and magicians were highlighted in significant ways at both fairs, and major national magic conventions were held in New York in 1939 and 1964 specifically to coincide with the two events.

The year was 1939. Germany was but months away from invading Poland and initiating WWII in Europe. Back in New York City the Society of American Magicians was meeting for its 11th Annual Convention, coinciding with the New York World’s Fair. S.A.M. President Nate Leipzig met with Grover A. Whalen, President of the New York World’s Fair Corporation and planned a Magic Day with parades and shows.

The Role of Magic in the 1939 and 1964 new York World’s Fairs

1939 new York World’s Fair

Grover A. Whalen, Leonard Dreyfuss, Nate Leipzig John Mulholland, and Elmer Ransom gathering to discuss Magic Day at the fair.

“All of which means that Theo Hardeen will have to live up to his reputation when he puts on the National Headlinder show, on Monday night, as the grand finale of the greatest show on earth.”Genii, Vol 3. No. 9. P 302. March 1939.

Magician Al Livingstone creates the illusion of producing the Trylon and Hemisphere from his top hat. Taken by Irving Desfor from a rooftop in Flushing.

Society of American Magicians

1939 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Schedule of Events

HOTEL CAPITOL, NEW YORK

Ask about the “Conducted Tour” through Radio City.

•See other pages for detailed programs!

Look on Bulletin Board on 4th Floor for more details!

SATURDAY, MAY 27TH

10:00 A.M. Registration Begins, 4th Floor Reception Room. 2:30 P.M. Children’s Show (Silver Ballroom). 8:00 P.M. Get Together Buffet Supper (Oak Room).

SUNDAY, MAY 28TH Magic Day at the World’s Fair 2:30 P.M. Dealer’s Show (Oak Room). 8:30 P.M. Assembly Show (Oak Room).

MONDAY, MAY 29TH 2:00 P.M. National Council Meeting (Terrace Room). 2:30 P.M. Annual Banquet (Oak Room). 8:30 P.M. National Headliner Show (Silver Ballroom).

The year was 1964. The first Mustang was about to be rolled out at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Jimmy Hoffa was sentenced to 8 years, and Jack Ruby was sentenced to death for Lee Harvey Oswald’s murder. Back in New York magician Mark Wilson produced the Hall of Magic to appear at the General Cigar exhibit of the upcoming World’s Fair. Mark Wilson performed just once in the show and then turned it over to the young and upcoming Kamarr, Milbourne Christopher, Randi, and a magician from Texas, among others. Rumor has it the Texan was drinking a bit too much before his shows and didn’t last long. PA 1 President-to-be David Adamovich was a senior in Newtown High School, Elmhurst, and performed acrobatic routines at the New York State Pavilion. A combined conference, The Fifth International Congress of Magicians, jointly presented by The International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Parent Assembly of the Society of American Magicians was going on in July, bringing even more magicians to the World’s Fair.

1964 new York World’s Fair

Kamarr the Magician at the age of 24, posing at the Hall of Magic. He also performed at the Greek Pavilion and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

David Adamovich (on top), age 18, performing hand balancing along with Bob Monahan (in middle) and his identical twin brother, Daniel (on bottom).

Mark Wilson produces the Unisphere from his top hat to promote his 1964 appearance at the Hall of Magic, reproducing Al Livingstone’s iconic 1939 illusion.

Magician’s Day at the Fair, 1965. Left to right: PA#1 President Irving Desfor, Mark Wilson, Gene Brill, Emil Loew (in Turban), Velma, Abe Hurwitz, Nay Hurwitz, and Ben Kleinman (photo: Desfor Collection).

MAGIC SHOW. A magician causes human beings and objects to appear from nowhere, float about and vanish, in this 10-minute show staged three times an hour in the pavilion’s theater. Visitors may also puzzle over a “hand machine” - two life-sized hands projecting from strips of metal with nothing behind them, which move and make human gestures.

The Magicians who gather at Café Rustico in the tradition of Governor’s and Ruben’s gatherings

congratulate our friend

Sol Stone

Magician of the Year

Rene Clement, Doug Edwards, Ace Greenberg, Stanley Hersh, Wesley James, Ben Lichtenstein,

Tony Noice, Danny Rielly, David Roth, Vincent Sabatino, and Ari Vilner

Congratulations to Sol Stone

With thanks for the many magical lessons!

Herb ScherHerb Scher Photographywww.herbscher.com

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A World’s Fair Memory by Parent Assembly Board Member Steve Okulewicz

Kamarr the Magician. Of the many members of the Parent Assembly we are honored to have a lifetime working magician who can say, “Been there, done that.” Kamarr the Magician is a living legend and performed in Mark Wilson’s General Cigar Hall of Magic in the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Born on the Island of Kalymnos, Greece, Kamarr arrived in New York in 1964 to performing at the Greek Pavilion, for Ringling Brothers, and finally at Wilson’s Hall of Magic. After working the New York nightclubs Kamarr began working trans-Atlantic cruises for the Italian and Greek Lines and for the United States Line. He then worked the nightclubs of Chicago and finally settled back in New York with successful runs at the New York Playboy Club, The Chateau Madrid, The Riverboat (Empire State Building), and Dangerfield’s to name just a few. In 1975 Kamarr and his wife/assistant Georgianna were discovered by Miller, Reich Productions and booked into the Viva Caribbean and Fantastique Revues at El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico. After two successful six month runs in Puerto Rico, they traveled with Kamarr

the Fantastique Revue to the Chateau Champlain Hotel in Montreal, Canada. In 1983 Kamarr made his first appearance on Late Night with David Letterman. History was made and a world record established after 40 appearances on Letterman. Kamarr had become a household name in modern day magic. Selected TV credits include: Captain Kangaroo, The Joe Franklin Show, The Dick Cavett Show, Regis and Kathy Lee, The Morning Show (CBS), Live at Five, Door Knock Dinners, and Jerry Lewis Telethons. Kamarr also appeared in movies including: Crocodile Dundee, Scenes from a Mall, and Ishtar. Kamarr recently received a Presidential Citation for his lifEtiME AchiEvEMEnts in MAgic from PA President David Adamovich and salute producer Ken Ferst, and is scheduled to receive a citation from Taryn Sacramone of the Queens Theatre for his role in the 1964 New York World’s Fair.

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From Houdini to Vernon, from Copperfield to Blaine, the New York magic scene has nurtured generations of accomplished and passionate conjurors. Today New York’s magic community continues to thrive, centered around the local magic stores, performance venues, magic clubs, and hang-out spots. Most magicians first find their way into the community of conjurors through one of the local magic stores. New York City’s longest-standing shop, Tannen’s, for example, has a rich history as a gathering point for local magicians which goes back to its start in 1925. Today, superstar conjurors like David Copperfield occasionally stop by, and any number of top flight magicians and up-and-comers can be found hanging out in its 34th Street showroom. Tannen’s is also active developing the next generation of local miracle-makers through its annual summer magic camp. Another nexus for magicians is Fantasma Magic. Located near Penn Station, visitors to Fantasma can catch a trick by its dynamic demonstrator Magick Balay and also enjoy the free Houdini Museum, which showcases original artifacts, posters, and other items that shed light on the career of the well-known escape artist. Other sources of magic materials and shop talk in Manhattan are the magic counters at Abracadabra NYC, on West 21st Street, and New York Costumes/Halloween Adventure on 4th Avenue and 11th Street. In Queens, Rogue has become the leading purveyor of magic, through his Rogue’s Magic and Fun Shop, on Queens Boulevard, and the nearby Rogue Magic Bar an exciting new venue where audiences can enjoy live magic several nights per week. Stage shows are featured there every Friday and Saturday night, and open mics on Monday and Tuesday provide performance opportunities to a wide range of magicians. The Parent Assembly’s own Richie Magic is making miracles in his two new Hocus Pocus Magic Shops in Dobb’s Ferry and Scarsdale. Tricky Business is home to magicians and balloon twisters in East Hempstead, New York, while in Port Jefferson Ronjo is the spot for a wide selection of magic and costumes. Magic is, after all, about live performance and some of the best magicians anywhere appear in the weekly Monday Night Magic shows at The Players Theatre in Greenwich Village. Steve Cohen’s show Chamber Magic provides the chance to experience amazing miracles in an intimate setting at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Fridays and Saturdays. Sam Eaton performs The Quantum Eye, a program of mentalism, magic, perception, and deception on Saturdays at Theatre 80 in the East Village. There is much camaraderie in the local magic clubs, including Parent Assembly 1 of the S.A.M. and Ring 26 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians in Manhattan, as well as other groups throughout the New York and New Jersey area. Magic thrives more casually at two informal gatherings. Every Saturday afternoon magicians get together at Rustico’s Pizza on West 35th Street to share tricks and hang out, and on Fridays magicians meet up at lunchtime at The Magic Table at Cafe Edison near Times Square. Anyone interested in magic is welcome to attend either of these meetings. For serious research on magical topics, there is the amazing Conjuring Arts Research Center, which has collections of magic materials from the 15th-century onward. Conjuring Arts also runs the Hocus Pocus Project, an outreach program which uses magic to build a sense of empowerment in disadvantaged children and adults. Magic lovers and practitioners of the art will find a deep bed of resources in the New York scene. It is quite possible that visitors to these magic spots will find themselves sharing tricks with one of the next superstars of the miracle-making profession, but no matter what, participation in the local magic community is sure to provide inspiration, knowledge, and enjoyment to anyone interested in the art of conjuring.

Written by PA 1 compeer Herb Scher.

Monday Night Magic, www.magicalnights.com Fantasma Magic, www.fantasmamagic.comHocus Pocus Magic, www.facebook.com/HocusPocusMagic Tannen’s Magic, www.tannens.comSam Eaton, Quantum Eye, www.thequantumeye.com Tricky Business Magic, www.trickybiz.comSteve Cohen, Chamber Magic, www.chambermagic.com Ronjo Magic, www.ronjo.comAbracadabra Magic, www.abracadabrasuperstore.com Rogue Magic, www.roguemagic-com.webs.comConjuring Arts Research Center, www.conjuringarts.org Rogue Magic Bar, www.facebook.com/RogueMagicBar

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ON BEING NAMED

2014 MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR

Society of American MagiciansParent Assembly #1

May 17, 2014

Congratulations to

Dr. Sol Stone 2014 Magician of the Year

A Wonderful and

Influential Magician.

From Scott Mero & Jordan Linker

I was friendly with Johnny Benzais who was only in his early 20’s in 1965. He was recognized as one of the best young magicians at that time. He was friends with all of the top magicians in New York City and he introduced me to many of them at the 42 Street Cafeteria, and other magician hangouts. Johnny got a job selling Svengali Decks in the Entertainment Building at the Fair. I spent many evenings there watching him do his pitch, although many of the tricks he performed could not be done with the Svengali Deck unless you had many, many years of magic skills. I was his shill. I was the first one who bought the deck at the end of his pitch and then secretly returned the deck and redeemed my $5 when the crowd dispersed. I remember one time Johnny took out a $50 bill prior to the start of the spiel and tore it in half. He gave half to a pretty girl standing nearby and, after the performance, he said she could get the other half if she gave him a kiss. The girl turned and walked away so that neither was able to get any value from their half of the bill. It didn’t bother Johnny at all. After the Fair closed, he went to the Magic Castle to do a week or so of lectures. On his way back to New York he was in an auto accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike that required a hospital stay. Apparently, believing him recovered from the trauma, he was placed in a wheelchair and pushed to the front door of the hospital for release. When he got to the front door the nurse noticed that he had died. I lost a good friend and the magic world lost a great magician. It was a great loss to magic and I still miss our friendship.

Written by PA 1 compeer Jerry Weisenberg.

A World’s Fair Memory

CONGRATULATIONS

SOl STOnE, Ph.D.

PARENT ASSEMBLY #1

2014 MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR

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Kayla Caputo has been practicing magic for eight years, since the age of six when she received a Fantasma magic set from her grandmother. She’s a self-taught, hometown magician, constantly with a deck of cards in her hands. Her motto is simple, “Do magic everywhere. You never know who’s watching.” Her favorite hang-out is Hocus Pocus Magic Shop, Dobbs Ferry.

Society of Young Magicians (S.Y.M.) Members Performing Pre-Show and Intermission Close Up Magic

George Danyluk is a fifteen year-old high school freshman from Dobbs Ferry, NY. He loves playing guitar and hanging out with family and friends. His two greatest loves besides family (mom, fad, older sister and twin brother) are animals and magic. George is a proud protégé of PA 1 Past President Richie Magic.

Adam Krevlin, from New York City, has been performing magic for ten years. Now sixteen, he attends Tannen’s Magic Camp where he won first place in the close up contest. Adam attends the Calhoun School where he excels as a student of jazz and electronic music composition.

David Rosenstein, sixteen, is from Westchester and has worked professionally for nine years. At three, David saw a magician and immediately after, magic became his passion. He’s currently co-president of Society of Young Magicians Assembly #69. David is honored to be performing at the Salute to Magic for the second time!

     

   

     Presents…  A  Night  For  David  

 Sunday  June  1st  at  3PM  

A  One  Time  Only  Benefit  Magic  Show    

Players  Theater  115  MacDougal  Street,  NYC  

 

Starring:  ROCCO,  DEVLIN,  

HARRISON  GREENBAUM,  BEN  NEMZER,  ALEX  BOYCE,  JEFF  MOCHE,  

MICHAEL  CHAUT,  HIAWATHA,  and  THE  GREAT  THROWDINI  with  TG  B.A.  LYNN  

 

As a call to awareness for Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis or "Bird Fancier's Lung" Disease,

in an important effort to assist our friend in dealing with his skyrocketing medical bills and

loss of livelihood, and in celebration of the one-year anniversary of David Oliver's

successful DOUBLE lung transplant, Monday Night Magic is producing a literally (pun

intended) breathtaking special show!

All proceeds will go to the DO Breathe Easy Foundation.

For tickets and more info visit: http://davidoliver.brownpapertickets.com

Donations can be made to: tinyurl.com/DO-Breathe

QUEENS THEATRE DONORSQueens Theatre thanks all of the generous contributors who make producing and presenting the performing arts in Queens possible. The following individuals and organizations contributed to Queens Theatre since July 1, 2012. It is their continued support that brings tonight’s production to this stage.If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Queens Theatre, please contact the Development Department at 718.760.0686, extension 161.

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Helen & Ray AvilesIn Memory of Rosalie BakerAlfonso BanincasaAlicia M. BehnAlirose BellogaBellomo-KleinRichard BerkenfeldBebe & Owen BernsteinAugusto & Emperatriz BetancourtMargaret BetancourtMel & Renee BirnbaumSheila & John BluntJames & Tina BogeatjesGeorge & Eleanor BollagJames BregennerGladys BregenzerDiane M. BriskinViree B. BrittonClaire BullardSusan & Kenneth BurgRobert CaballeroKenneth & Myrna CanterMarie & Bill CassettaJoann D. CataldoLaci ChisholmKaty ClarkLynn & Michael ClendeninDiane M. CoffeyFrances & Herman CohenEva ColasanteAngelo CostaD & D ExpeditorAnn DelnnocentiisMarilyn De LeonPatricia DeSimonePhyllis DigristinaSal & Effie DiMartinoJoseph J. DioguardiOlga DjamJulia DuranSusan & Richard EinhornJudy & Charles EisenhardtKatie EllmanEdna EngNorman Eng & Georgina GyimesiRachelle EpstienElizabeth Erdtmann SchwartzMr. & Mrs. R. FemiaSaul FineWendy FlanaganElliot & Renee FleischerBobby FloresClara FloresLuis & Francoise FreyreNissen FrishmanLisa A. FusilloLori GalagarzaRichard GarganoLily GavinRochelle GelmanYoselin GeneroMr. & Mrs. Eugene GilmanPauline & Thomas GiudiceJohanna GlassBarbara GlassmanBarry GlogerAllan & Marylin GoldbergBert GoldblattRichard Goldenberg

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Queens Theatre is a tax exempt, not for profit organization, funded in part by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the Council of the City of New York, and Queens Borough President Helen Marshall. Queens Theatre’s programs and events are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional public funding is provided by members of the New York City Council and members of the New York State Assembly and Senate.

                                                               

Most Illustrious Presidents of the Parent AssemblySociety of American Magicians

Note: Between 1902 and 1917 there were 10 Presidents of the S.A.M.: W. Golden Mortimer, John W. Sargent,Francis Werner, Oscar S. Teale, William A. Ransom, Elmer P. Ransom, Charles E. Roltare, Henry Hatton, L.M. Homburger,

and Richard Van Dien. In 1917 Harry Houdini was appointed first President of the Parent Assembly.

1917-26 Harry Houdini1926-35 Bernard M. Ernst1935-38 Julien J. Proskauer1938-41 S.L. Quimby1941-45 Jack Trepel1945-47 John McArdle1947-48 Frank Clinton1948-49 Max Katz1949-50 Ladson Butler1950-51 Paul Morris1951-52 Thomas K. Hawbecker1952-53 Leslie P. Guest1953 Bert Feinson1953-54 Milbourne Christopher1954-55 Abraham L. Berman1955-56 Walter W. Coleman1956-57 Dr. Ben B. Braude1957-58 Richard DuBois1958-59 Clifford Green1959-60 Harry M. Levine1960-61 Gerald L. Kaufman1961-62 Bradley M. Jacobs1962-63 Felix Greenfield1963-64 Edward A. Schuman1964-65 Irving Desfor1965-66 George J. Cook1966-67 Emil M. Loew1967-68 Joseph H. Fries1968-69 Milton Tropp1969-70 William Schneider1970-71 Jack Williams1971-72 Wilber N. Melin1972-73 Philip J. Marshall1973-74 George Schindler1974-75 Edward F. Levy1975-76 Edward E. Mishell1976-77 Irwin Bernstein1977-78 Anthony Lopilato

1978-79 Mort Shapley1979-80 John Bohannon1980-81 Mort Shapley1981-82 Robert A. Braun1982-83 Dr. Edward G. Martin1983-84 Dr. Stephen M. Gross1984-85 Jerry Oppenheimer1985-86 John Leferovich, Jr.1986-87 Warren S. Wolfsohn1987-88 Maurice Farnel1988-89 William K. Hughes1989-90 James R. Colligan1990-91 Marvin Steiner1991-92 Herman Neiges1992-93 Nina Schindler1993-94 Seymour Hittner1994-95 John Bohannon1995-96 Richard Bangs1996-97 George McCartney1997-98 Frank Reyes1998-99 Dr. Bruce Lish1999-00 Richard Mattner2000-01 Mike Bornstein2001-02 Theodore J. Lee, Jr.2002-03 Richard J. Stuart2003-04 Isaac Rodriguez2004-05 Marvin Putterman2005-06 Donald Engstrand2006-07 Ken Schwabe2007-08 Isaac Rodriguez2008-09 Ken Ferst2009-10 Sal Perrotta2010-11 Ken Ferst2011-12 James R. Kelly2012-13 Richie Magic2013-14 Dr. David R. Adamovich (Throwdini)2014-15 Richie Magic (President-Elect)

The Members of the PA#1 S.A.M. Magic TableCongratulate a great man and magician

Sol STone

Magician of the Year 2014

Richard Bossong Jerry OppenheimerRichard Cohn Lee OppenheimerRene Clement Scott MeroBob Friedhoffer Sal PerrottaTom Klem George SchindlerJordan Linker Rabbi Noach ValleyPat Colby

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