March 2024 Report

Peoria, IL 

Ring # 48

Assembly # 51

The March meeting began with the detail business of the upcoming Central Illinois Magic Get-Together, which will be held on April 27, here in Peoria.

President Rodney Nordstrom updated us with dealers, and talent for the convention. He then verified who our liaisons are for other events, such as the HOI Fair and the Riverfront Market.

Loren Williams, a.k.a. C.J. Diamond announced that he is rebranding his magic business as, AVALON MAGIC. Gone are all the other business IDs he previously used. It must have already begun to bring him luck, as he was the quarterly attendance award winner. The prize, which we award every 3 months by way of a drawing is for attendance at all three monthly meeting of a quarter. The prize is $50.

The magic portion was kicked off by yours truly, Michael Baker who began with a “chase the Leprechaun” routine culminating in the poor rascal flattened in a giant mouse trap… well, giant size to a Leprechaun. He followed with The One Ace Trick in which a named Ace is the only card among an entire deck of Jokers. This is a comedy routine that was available commercially a number of years ago. I apologize for not recalling who put this out. It’s a fun routine.

Gambit followed with one of his crafted items which we dubbed, Himber’s Ball’s. It is a mentalism effect using colored balls and a bag.

David Taylor, who rarely is able to attend our meetings, showed a really great original trick with puzzle pieces in a box that solve itself minus a piece that was selected from the box earlier. This is a very clever trick with a well-thought-out method and crafting. 

Michael Baker then performed his spin on Daryl’s handling of Dominic Duvivier’s “Printing.”

Troy Keefer then fooled us with Estimation Aces. Troy’s unique presentation style always entertains.