Meeting Schedule/Professional Development Series

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       September 14, 2010    Creating an Award Winning Contest Act-Merritt Ambrose

The Atlanta Society of Magicians meets at the Piccadilly Cafeteria (2226 North Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 map) on the second Tuesday of each month. The business meeting begins at approximately 6pm. Join us early for dinner and conversation.
Our Professional Development Series is presented by an ASM member each month and focuses on a particular topic (see schedule above). All attendees are encouraged to perform at each meeting. The performances are not required to relate to the topic of the Professional Development Series workshop.

Upcoming Conventions

Carolina Close-up Convention (East Coast Super Session, TRICS)-Charlotte, NC

October 1-2, 2010 Charlotte, NC website

Featuring John Armstrong, Karl Hein, John Guasteferro, Chris Mayhew, Caleb Wiles and Cody Fisher.
 
Magic at the Beach (Myrtle Beach) Jan 20-22, 2011

Web Site

Featuring Topas, Nestor Hato, Jay Sankey, Nate Kranzo, Chris Capehart, Levent, and Christian & Katalina
 
SCAM 2011 - Columbia, SC

Web Site April 8-9, 2011 Columbia, SC

Please note this is a change from the typical dates for this convention. Talent yet to be announced.
Atlanta Society of Magicians
2009 Holiday Banquet PDF Print E-mail

The annual Assembly #30/ Ring 9 combined holiday banquet was held Saturday January 10, 2009
at the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church. Close-up magic was performed after dinner by members Dan Garrett, Joe M. Turner, Arthur Atsma, Gene Hendrix, Wes Petty, Evan Reynolds, Keith Rainey & Bill Packard.
2008 Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year: Ken Scott
The headliner for the evening was Levent.

Click here for event photos.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 22:08
 
2009 Magic Week Proclamation PDF Print E-mail

Governor Sonny Perdue issued a proclamation declaring the final week of October, 2009 to be "Magic Week" in Georgia. Atlanta Society of Magicians members gathered in the governor's office for the signing of the proclamation and photo op. (left to right:  Keith Rainey, Debbie Leifer, Governor Sonny Perdue, Rick Hinze)
Last Updated on Sunday, 28 March 2010 14:20
 
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ASM Member Spotlight

Rick Hinze


Rick believes that all real magic happens in the spectator's mind when astonishment outweighs logic -- then it is discovered that -  the Magic is in You. This is accomplished by providing a quality, high caliber show that is professional, funny, and unique.

For over 40 years, Rick has performed magic. He is a member of the Society of American Magicians, The Magic Circle of London, International Brotherhood of Magicians, Texas Association of Magicians,  South Carolina Association of Magicians, South East Association of Magicians, The Invisible Lodge, Georgia Magic Club and the Atlanta Society of Magicians.

Rick is a retired army officer. He is also an award winning professional magician. Rick earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, he is a graduate of the United States Army Command and General Staff College, and has earned his graduate degree in Instructional and Performance Technology from Boise State University.