

WIZARDGRAM
MAY MEETING
MEETING: MONDAY May 7th
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Midwest Magic,
9706 Franklin Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131
www.midwestmagic.net (847) 455-4288
ACTIVITY: Lecture by Max
Krause
PRESIDENT: Keith Cobb
(847) 228-0882
SEC. / TREA: Ed Litt (773) 252-7855
This month
we will be having a lecture by Max Krause from Phoenix. This is a special meeting and time hosted by
Midwest Magic. Lecture starts at 7PM, be early for good seating. All PAID Wizards Club members get in
free. Others attending will pay $20 to
Midwest Magic. Max will be sharing several of his personal effects and the
thinking and inspiration behind them. There will be something for
everyone from the novice to the seasoned professional. In this lecture, Max
will be sharing and demonstrating effects from his personal shows such
as: The Bill Lie Detector, Unholey, Predic-Torn, Supreme serial Killer, B.T.I.L., In Tune,
M.U.D., The Necklace, mentalists Dream Box, A Poker Story, Magication,
and One Two Punch!
Last month was a lecture
by Tomas Medina. All who attended had a
great time.
Next week is the huge Knights of Sleights Magic Flea Market at the Diplomat West Banquet
Hall on May 9 at Rt. 83 and North Ave. in Elmhurst. Keith opens the Doors at 7PM Admission is $8.
(See http://www.iyqent.com/kosfm.html for more information.)
The 74th Annual Houdini
Convention will be over Labor Day Weekend August 31, September 1, and 2, 2012.
The Convention Head quarters are at the Olympia Resort and
Conference Center. Address is 1350 Royale Mile Road in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. Room
rates are $89.00 per night Toll Free number is 1-800-558-9573. Shows will be held in the Oconomowoc
Performing Arts Center. Registration
fee is as follows: Members and Spouse are $115.00 each until June 30, 2012 Juniors under
age 16 are $90.00. Non Members and spouse are $135.00 until June 30, 2012. July 1, 2012 the rates increase to Members
and Spouse $125.00, Juniors increase to $95.00. Non Members and Spouse increase to $145.00
each.
They have three Lectures, two public shows, close-up show,
stage and close-up contests, and a dealer show,
Ladies activities , Saturday night party and a Sunday Banquet.
Booked so far are: Tim Wright, Edd Fairman, Sean Masterson, Dale Brown,
Paul Lee, Bill Cook, and Glen Gerard.
Dealers attending: Big
Guys Magic, Andy Pugens, Jim Sommers,
Bob Rath, and Eagle Magic.
For information contact Ed Litt
773-294-8597. Or email edmagic@houseofix.net