Atlanta Society of Magicians

2013 Holiday Banquet/Magician of the Year

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The Atlanta Society of Magicians and the Georgia Magic Club held their annual holiday banquet on January 12, 2013 at the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.

Ken Scott was voted 2012 Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year by members of both Atlanta clubs. The award was announced before the banquet show and the Magician of the Year trophy was presented to Ken by ASM President Jim Driscoll and GMC President Mike Quinn.
Dan Garrett was presented the Excellence in Professional Development Award for his presentation on Dai Vernon
ASM vice-president Debbie Leifer was recognized for Exceptional Performance by GMC president Mike Quinn for her behind-the-scenes contributions to the Georgia Magic Club.
Keith Rainey was recognized by the GMC for his mini-lecture on coin matrix routines.
The entertainment for the evening was provided by James Brandon

 

 

Last Updated on Sunday, 17 March 2013 10:11
 

2012 Top Dog Competition

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Congratulations to Mark Hatfield , winner of the Atlanta Society of Magicians 2012 Top Dog Competition. Also competing were Matt Baker, Merritt Ambrose, and defending champ Rick Hinze. This year's theme for a close-up/parlor performance was "Anything But Cards."

Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 January 2013 21:20
 

2012-2013 Officers Elected

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 May 8, 2012
Jim Driscoll- President
Debbie Leifer- Vice-President
Carol Garrett- Secretary
Keith Rainey- Treasurer
Joe Morrison- Sargeant-at-Arms
Bob Stultz - Historian
 

Last Updated on Saturday, 19 May 2012 15:43
 
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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. In 2013 we are exploring a number of topics from "Magicians Who Have Influenced our Art," to great books on magic, to a chance to share our favorite tricks and presentations. We'll also feature our semi-annual "Supper Sessions" when everyone gets to participate. 

All attendees are encouraged, but not required, to perform at each meeting. The performances are not required to relate to the topic of the Professional Development Series workshop.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 January 2013 21:00
 

ASM Member Spotlight Section

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All members of the Atlanta Society of Magicians are encouraged to submit a short biographical sketch with photo and link to their website. That's all that is needed to add your profile to the Featured Member section on the ASM home page.


Each time the site is accessed, a member profile is selected at random from those available and displayed on the home page. Members must be current on club dues to keep their profile active in the mix.

Submit your profile or questions to Keith Rainey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Last Updated on Thursday, 16 September 2010 18:53
 

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Meeting Schedule/Professional Development Series

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. In 2013 we are exploring a number of topics from "Magicians Who Have Influenced our Art," to great books on magic, to a chance to share our favorite tricks and presentations. We'll also feature our semi-annual "Supper Sessions" when everyone gets to participate. 

All attendees are encouraged, but not required, to perform at each meeting. The performances are not required to relate to the topic of the Professional Development Series workshop.
 
  • January 8, 2013: Memorized Decks presented by Jim Driscoll and Keith Rainey
  • February 12, 2013: "Elmsley, Jordan, Ascanio, and Trabucco" presented by John Miller
  • March 12, 2013  Spring Super Session
  • April 9, 2013: "Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase" presented by Mal Simpson
  • May 14, 2013:  TBD presented by Matt Baker
  • June 11, 2013:  TBD presented by Dan Garrett
  • July 9, 2013: "Busking: Lessons Learned from the Streets" presented by Merritt Ambrose
  • August 13, 2013: "The Importance of Scripting" presented by Mark Hatfield
  • September 10,2013: Fall Super Session
  • October 8, 2013:  "Houdini - Part II" presented by Debbie Leifer
  • November 12, 2013: Tarbell presented by Rick Hinze
  • December 10, 2013: 3nd Annual Top Dog Championship
 

ASM Member Spotlight

Keith Rainey is an avid hobbyist magician. His studies concentrate on sleight-of-hand/close-up magic with playing cards and coins.

Keith is a member of the Atlanta Society of Magicians where he has served as Vice-President, President and Treasurer since 2003. He is also a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Georgia Magic Club and the Society of American Magicians.

The Georgia Magic Club recognized Keith with "Mini-lecture of the Year 2007" for his workshop on basic coin handling. He won first place in the "One Trick Pony" contest at the October 2009 Carolina Close-up Convention in Charlotte, NC and second place at the South Carolina Association of Magicians Close-up Contest in January 2010. Keith was nominated for Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year in 2005,2007 & 2008.

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