2013 - SAM Parent Assembly #1

2013 MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR DOUG EDWARDS 104TH Salute to Magic Society of American Magicians Parent Assembly #1 May 9, 2013 The Gravesite Restoration Committee acknowledges the fundraising support of Monday Night Magic, Rogue Magic and Fun Shop, Abracadabra, Wonderfun, Tricky Business, The Magic Shop, and Ken’s Magic and Costume Shop. Please support our wonderful friends in appreciation of their efforts. The Most Illustrious Richie Magic, President The Producers Club Theatre 358 West 44th Street NY, NY 10036 May 9, 2013 Doug Edwards, 2013 Magician of the Year 104th Salute to Magic Presented by the Parent Assembly #1 of The Society of American Magicians. Harry Houdini, Founding President 1917 Doug Edwards has been in magic for over 50 years. He is a well-­‐
recognized icon in the magic community as an inventor, p erformer and collector, boasting a collection valued at over 3 million dollars. Doug has been featured on the August 2009 cover of M-­‐U-­‐M. He’s performed on the Regis Philbin Show, the Joe Franklin Show, the Matt Lauer Show, acted on the Guiding Light Soap Opera, Good Day New York and many others. Introduction of Kathie Lombardi, Coordinator, National and Community Alliances, Make-­‐A-­‐Wish® Metro New York and Western New York Presentation of the Magician of The Year Award th
The 104 Salute to Magic “Doug Edwards has always worked hard to preserve the history of magic.” David Copperfield Science Trix — A One-­‐Man Show by Professor Friedhoffer Presented in 2 parts with a brief intermission Professor Bob Friedhoffer’s ‘Magic and Science’ The Science Behind the Magic -­‐ A university tested and proven method for giving people of all ages an interest in both science and magic. Audience members learn how to perform science experiments disguised as magic tricks, with simple materials found around the home. Bob’s program is based on his many award winning science and magic books. Opening Remarks by MI Richie Magic, 73rd President of the Parent Assembly In 1994, Doug sold the largest Cardini collection in the world to David Copperfied. On a personal note, his favorite non-­‐magic collectible is the Pittsburgh Pirates cap worn by baseball legend Roberto Clemente in the 1971 World Series and right up to his death in December 1972. Bob Friedhoffer, Ph.D., was the 2011 Parent Assembly M agician of The Year. He’s an accomplished author and lecturer having performed around the world in such venues as The Singapore Science Center, The American Museum of Natural History, Brookhaven National Laboratories, and the Weizmann Institute in Israel. Program -­‐ -­‐ -­‐ -­‐ -­‐ 25% of ticket sales will be donated to Make-­‐A-­‐Wish® Metro New York and Western New York. Recording devices of any kind are not permitted. No Smoking. Please familiarize yourself with emergency exits. Program design: Dr. David R. Adamovich (Throwdini). 2012-­‐13 Board of Directors: st
Chairman of the Board and Trustee Tom Klem, President Richie M agic, 1 nd
VP Prof. Bob Friedhoffer, 2 VP Jordan Linker, Treasurer Dr. David Adamovich, Secretary Pat Colby, Contorller Rene Clement, T rustee PP Dr. Bruce Lisch, Trustee PNP Natl. Dean George Schindler, Richard Bossong, Doug Edwards, PP Ted Lee, Steve Oculewicz, Dr. Jerry Waye, PP James Kelly, PP Ken Ferst, PP Sal Perrotta. Dean of the Parent Assembly, Dr. Ken Krenzel (d. 2012)