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Written by Tom Stevens
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Friday, 29 February 2008 |
from the Australian Society of Magicians Inc
February 2008
We are proud to announce that The Australian Society of Magicians Inc. has become the largest magical society in the southern hemisphere with over 120 members. Two dozen new members were initiated in 2007 alone. Many factors have contributed to the revival, not least the work of a hard working committee, headed by Charles Gauci who is retiring after five years as President. The very successful Centenary Convention last year provided a focus on magic and no doubt helped attract new members. High quality lectures and workshops, a vibrant club newsletter (Magic Makers) and an ever-growing library system (books, videos, CDs) have all contributed to the turnaround in fortunes. Professional and semi-professional magicians along with enthusiastic amateurs populate the society. Memberships are granted to applicants showing a genuine interest in the craft and after a probationary period they are required to demonstrate their skills before other members. A wealth of knowledge is available from the established membership to help new applicants through this process. It's gratifying to see an average of fifty members turn up at every meeting. |
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Written by Web Master
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Sunday, 13 June 2004 |
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The Australian Society of Magicians Incorporated (ASM Inc), oldest Magical Society in the Southern Hemisphere, fourth oldest in the world, was founded in in Sydney in 1907. The Melbourne Assembly was founded in 1920 by Les Levante, the famous Australian magician. |
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Written by Tom Stevens
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Monday, 31 October 2005 |
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Competition night! It's now become an established part of our calendar, awaited with excitement and trepidation by our steadily growing group of Members. Excitement because it's always a night of good magic and good fun; and trepidation because it's the night when lots of our new and young magicians first "try out their wings" under the gaze of their peers and colleagues. In these situations an attack of nerves is always to be expected – many would go so far as to say it's desirable. The occasion brought out around sixty people and Michael Court took the floor to launch proceedings, starting off with those who have been members for less that twelve months. |
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