Lecture Title: Be More Funny

In a brand new lecture created specifically for Ring 280, Christopher T. Magician shares his insights and methods for creating laugh-out-loud comedy magic. Along with techniques for creating kid show comedy and stand-up adult comedy, all guaranteed to leave audiences in hysterics, Christopher shares some of his all-time favorite comedy routines he's honed in almost two decades of performing. Join him on a journey to becoming More Funny.

Friday night, November 17th.

For the seventh year, magic returns to the Festival of Trees. Children, as well as adults, will enjoy the magic and illusions in the beautiful Festival of Trees setting. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an hour of close-up magic acts, followed by a family-friendly, professional-quality stage show featuring members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, KIDabra and the world famous Magic Castle at 7 p.m. Both shows will feature a series of magical stories, intertwined with the spirit of the season. The show’s finale will produce a special guest.

Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: 20870 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita (In the Santa Clarita Sports Complex)

Tickets: $10 per person (Age 2 and under free).

There will NOT be a Ring meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8th!  Instead, please join us (along with your families) on Sunday, Dec. 11th from 5-8 pm for our annual Ring 280 Holiday Party!  The event will include food and drinks provided by both the Ring and Ring members, music, gifts and treats for the kids, games, prizes, and… MAGIC, of course!  Please contact us for location and more details.

 

            Award-winning magician and comedian Dana Daniels will share his insights, stories, and tips with Ring 280 members and guests at this month’s regularly scheduled meeting on April 14th.  Best known for performing with his feathered partner, Luigi the Psychic Parrot, Dana has also received raves for his hilarious “The No Show,” where he portrays a slightly clueless janitor who ends up playing multiple roles as he attempts to cover for missing variety show performers.

            Dana Daniels was born and raised in Long Beach, California, and was a member of the illustrious “Long Beach Mystics” club, which also produced such magic luminaries as Kevin James, Stan Allen, Mike Caveney, Mark Kalin, and Michael Weber.  Daniels was the very first magician to receive the Comedy Magician of the year award from the Magic Castle, where he often appears when he is not performing for the management and top sales people for major corporations such as McDonald’s and Lincoln Financial.  He has made many television appearances, including Evening at the Improv, CBS Morning Show, Masters of Illusion, and America’s Got Talent, and has opened for such stars as Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Jan & Dean, and Charo.

            Ring 280 is excited to host what should be a very enjoyable and humorous evening with Dana … with ample opportunities to ask questions and learn from a true master of comedy magic.  Ring 280 members who have already renewed their 2016-2017 memberships (or who pay their renewal dues prior to the start of the lecture) will be able to attend for free!  Admission will be $5 for current non-renewed Ring 280 members, and $10 for non-Ring 280 member attendees.

For the fifth year, magic returns to the Festival of Trees. Children, as well as adults, will enjoy the magic and illusions in the beautiful Festival of Trees setting. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an hour of close-up magic acts, followed by a family-friendly, professional-quality stage show featuring members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the world famous Magic Castle at 7 p.m. Both shows will feature a series of magical stories, intertwined with the spirit of the season. The show’s finale will produce a special guest.

(Online ticket sales close on Thursday, Nov. 19. Tickets may be purchased at the door)

Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: 20870 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita (In the Santa Clarita Sports Complex)

Tickets: $10 per person (Age 2 and under free).

Tickets will be held at will call.

For more information: http://www.scvbgc.org/holiday-hocus-pocus/

Ring 280 will welcome Joe Monti on November 12, 2015.  

Joe Monti's lecture will focus on pure sleight-of-hand without gimmicks. It will extend from cards coins into odd miscellaneous items.

Members: $5

Guests: $10

For more information about Joe, please visit his website: http://www.joemonti.com/index.html

Once again IBM Ring 280 will be performing magic at Santa Clarita’s Day for Kids.  2015 marks the eight year Ring 280 has volunteered at this event.  

Day for Kids:  Every year, Americans celebrate Mother's Day, Father's Day, and even Groundhog Day.  The City of Santa Clarita thinks it's time to honor children by celebrating a "Day for Kids."  Families in Santa Clarita will enjoy a free kids' carnival, open to the public, on Saturday, September 19th, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Newhall Park.

Ring 280 will be producing two Holiday Hocus Pocus Magic Shows at this year's Festival of Trees.   

The shows will take place on Saturday, November 15 and Friday, November 21.

Doors open at 6pm for close-up magic, followed by a 7pm stage show.

Tickets only $10

Location 24700 Avenue Rockefeller, in the Valencia Industrial Center.

Keep your eye on this website for updates.