Upcoming Lectures
Lecture Coordinator: Debbie Leifer
David Stone - Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Where: Eddie’s Trick Shop’s Marietta Location When: Tuesday, May 1, 7:00pm Cost: $10 for Ring 9 members and $20 for guests
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| * DAVID STONE comes to Atlanta immediately following his appearance
as "Guest Of Honor" at the 2012 FFFF Close-Up Convention! * He is one of the France's youngest, most popular magicians. His 2 videos on COIN MAGIC have become worldwide BEST SELLERS! * David has been invited to perform at prestigious conventions in 19 countries! * At age 23, he won France's Championships of Magic - the Diavol Grand Prix! * At age 24, he won the Gold Dove Award for Close-Up Magic at the European Championships of Magic! * The same year he won the Close-Up Grand Prix of South America in Las Tunas, Cuba! * In 1995, David starred in Basic Coin Magic - Volume1. This video became the FIRST French magic program ever sold on the American market. More than 28,000 copies have been sold in 40 countries! * In 2003, at the FFFF convention (the most prestigious gathering of close-up magicians in the world) David was voted Most Valuable Performer! * His book "Close-up: The Real Secrets of Magic" is a best-seller in France and SOLD OUT in less than 15 days after its release! * His DVD "The Real Secrets Of Magic" was nominated for "Best Magic DVD of 2006" by by Genii Magazine. More than 14.000 copies were sold in 13 months! * In August 2006, David won 3rd prize in Micro-Magic at the World Championships of Magic (FISM) in Stockholm, Sweden! * His videos include: Basic Coin magic, Coin Magic Volume 2, David Stone's Fabulous Close-Up Lecture, Live at FFFF, The Real Secrets of Magic Volume 1, The Real Secrets of Magic Volume 2, and The Real Secrets of David Stone |
Geoff Williams - Saturday, May 19, 2012 Where:Eddie's Trick Shop's Marietta Location When: Saturday, May 19, 7:00pm Cost: $10 for Ring 9 members and $20 for guests |
Rafael Benatar - Monday, June 4, 2012 Where:Eddie's Trick Shop's Marietta Location When: Monday, June 4, 7:00pm Cost: $10 for Ring 9 members and $20 for guests RAFAEL BENATAR was born in Caracas, Venezuela and resides in Madrid, Spain. He is one of the most active exponents of the renowned Escuela Mágica de Madrid. Rafael is a recipient of The Linking Ring Parade of the Year Award. His video tapes, later released as DVDs, received rave reviews from all major magic magazines. Rafael Benatar's lecture mostly focuses on CARD MAGIC for the table as well as for the stage, including original sleights and routines from his working repertoire. He will also teach magic with silks, and explain his theoretical approach to magic through his cups and balls routine. This lecture also includes valuable advice on misdirection, timing, wording, and practice. "A careful blend of theory and practice is perfectly displayed in his effects. The subtleties, the delicate touch, and the underlying construction are major advancements." - Simon Aronson "A master of timing." - Ascanio "His thinking is superb and his card handling is exquisite." - Michael Close "One of the notable practitioners of refined cardmanship." - Jon Racherbaumer "He does it all better than all the rest." - Billy McComb "Rafael has a real flair for presentation and his sleights are smooth as silk." - Michael Skinner "He will amaze you and astonish you but you are so charmed by his personality that you could not possibly resent it." - Charles Reynolds "Great hands, great intelligence, wonderful feeling." - Juan Tamariz |