Welcome to The
The Tampa Magic Club has been promoting the art of magic
in and around Tampa since 1965!
in and around Tampa since 1965!
ANNOUNCEMENTS!!
Ring 175 Magic Meeting Is
Tuesday, July 8th.
Meeting Location: Grace Lutheran Church
We welcome ALL magicians, and those with an interest in magic, to attend our meetings regardless of gender, race, religious or political affiliation.
Welcome to The Tampa Magic Club,LLC Warren Hamilton I.B.M. Ring 175. Tampa Bay's premier Magic Club!
Many of the top magicians from around the world have shared their expertise at our Club and we are continually sharing the magic with the Tampa Bay area through our shows and community service activities.
We pride ourselves in being a friendly and educational Club. Our Club is a hands-on Club that is just the right size to be conducive to learning and teaching magic in a wonderful and friendly atmosphere.
Both young and young at heart, beginners, professionals and everyone in between have a great time at our meetings.
Ring 175 Monthly Magic Meeting
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Theme: "Book Report Night"
Bad News and Good News!
First the Bad News... Our President, Tom Vorjohan will reluctantly miss this meeting as he is out-of-town.
The Good News is this will be a GREAT meeting, filled with gun and magic.
This will be a night to have fun while learning some exciting magic!
You don't have to write a report...
Bring something that you read in a book, magazine, lecture notes, etc. and then perform it for the Club. Teaching the trick to the Club is optional but highly valued.
Be sure to bring the book, magazine, etc. and give a brief review of the book (or whatever).
If you don't have a trick from a book...
Bring a trick you recently purchased,
Bring a trick you want to practice or get some feedback on,
Bring a trick you want to teach to the group,
Do you see a pattern here?
We LOVE our members performing and teaching magic!! We are a hands-on Club, so bring any trick and perform it for the Club.
We want you to come, have a good time, have some fun and perform.
Where:
Grace Lutheran Church3714 W Linebaugh AveTampa, FL 33618
All Times Are Eastern Standard Time.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
6:15 PM - Ring 175 BOD Meeting7:00 PM - Ring 175 Brief General Meeting (10 minutes or less)7:15 PM - Book Report Night
CALL KEN SPANOLA AT 813-249-7325 if you have any questions.
Ring 175 Monthly Magic Meeting
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Special Gustavo Raley Lecture
Gustavo Raley has an amazing resume of magic.
He won four awards during the same convention at FLASOMA 98.
Gustavo specializes in designing creative effects performed by magicians around the world including “The Supercan” that was received FISM awards and “Toon Balloon” which was chosen as among the Top 10 best tricks at the Blackpool Magic Convention in 2024.
He has been seen on stage and television in over 40 countries and multiple magic conventions including MAGIC Texas, Blackpool, FISM, Taiwan, among others. He has lectured to more than 300 magic groups around the world.
The key points of Gustavo Raley's lecture, "The Creative Process," include:
Techniques for Developing Magic Tricks: Gustavo shares methods he uses to create magic effects, including the technique of bisociation, with interactive exercises for attendees to develop new tricks.
Camouflage of Magic Props: Insights on making magic props appear more natural and why this is important.
Finding Inspiration and Turning Ideas into Reality: Exploring how to evolve classic magic effects for the modern era.
Protecting Ideas and Addressing Piracy: Discussion on safeguarding creative concepts and coexisting with the piracy market.
Experiencing Gustavo's Effects: Attendees get to learn about and experience some of Gustavo's magic creations firsthand.
Creative Collaboration: Insights into Gustavo's work with the Disney creative team to develop a magic reality show.
You will not only learn theoretical concepts but also learn some of the magic effects created by Gustavo.
This is an opportunity to see and learn brand new effects and get some technical theory, too.
“Gustavo is one of the great creators and artists of our time!” – Jeff McBride
“Great ideas from a great mind.” – Fantasio
Where:
Grace Lutheran Church3714 W Linebaugh AveTampa, FL 33618
All Times Are Eastern Standard Time.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
6:15 PM - Ring 175 BOD Meeting7:00 PM - Ring 175 General Meeting7:15 PM - Gustavo Raley Lecture
CALL KEN SPANOLA AT 813-249-7325 if you have any questions.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ken Spanola at 813-249-7325 or email us at Ring175Magic@gmail.com
We would love to hear from you or meet you at our next meeting.
Time To Pay your 2025 Tampa Magic Club,LLC Ring 175 Annual Dues.
Only $45 for current Active I.B.M. Members.
Dues are $55 for Non-Current I.B.M. Members.
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