President's Words
Members,
I swear I've written about this before
I saw my favorite band this past weekend. It actually marks the 19th time I've seen them since 1998 ('03 was a good summer). As usual, the place was sold out and as soon as they take the first step on stage 20,000 people start screaming. Except for me, I just did a polite golf clap. The band's known to have a very loyal following, people that follow them for every summer tour, people that tape every show, and people like me that are happy to drive a few hours in any direction and try to see as many concerts as I reasonably can. They're also known to have very good live shows, and many people who don't like their CD's become fans after seeing their first concert. So, where's the magic talk... here it is...
Magicians don't have a lot of die-hard fans. Magicians don't sell out football stadiums and arenas. And it's really tough for a magician to turn a non-fan into a fan. So, why? There's a few differences, art form aside. For one, the band plays a different setlist every night. Each show is fresh for the audience, and fresh for the band. Second, the band doesn't just mimmick the CD, many of the songs have room for jams, which are improvised and also different each night. Third, the feeling is more of a "we're all at the same party", not a "I can play this song and you can't". Finally, and most importantly, the band is having a good time and it shows.
So this month's questions: Am I coming across as, "I know a secret and you don't" or is my audience having fun with me? Am I keeping things fresh enough for myself to still have a good time? Am I helping grab a few more magic fans? And finally, can I get a ticket to another show on this summer's tour?
This month we're going old-school. Now that I've recovered from Harvey fooling me with a trick he'd already taught me, we'll have a coin workshop. Bring your half dollars and okito boxes, bring your Bobo books and folding coins, and bring your finger palms and tricks to share. Let's all plan to have something to perform, teach, and talk about. See you then!
Derrin
Meeting Information
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday June 8, 2010
Event: Coin Magic Workshop
Place: Milanese Restaurant
115 Main St
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-9533
Time: 7:30 PM
As our Fearless Leader has stated above.....this month we're going old school. School is the right word too, because we would like each one to bring a little something with them this month to show the group and possibly teach. The topic is Coin Magic, and here is the good part. If you are working on something bring it in, if you wanted to show us something no matter how short or quick, bring it in.....if you need help with a certain coin move or routine, bring it in.....Bottom Line is BRING IT IN.....we would love to see it. You don't have to teach the group anything.....but of course if you can we always LOVE that.
We have tried this type of meeting before and it is always met with a really positive response. It's like an informal Jam session. Now before you say, "I don't do coins" We don't care....bring in something you think is interesting or you always wanted to learn involving coin magic and I am sure one or more of the highly intelligent, good looking members will be able to help!
Let's try to make this another really good "Jam Session" as we have had in the past and remember it's all up to you.....BRING IT IN.
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Frank Monaco
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