NEWSLETTER
Greetings,
Our November meeting is just around the corner. Hope to see you all on November 9th . Join us early for dinner at 5PM. The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM. The theme for November’s meeting is twofold. First, members are invited to perform and critique any dealer items they have acquired. Secondly, members may perform any trick or routine they enjoy and have it videotaped. The meeting is free for guests, but performances are limited to members only.
On November 10th, the eve of Veteran’s Day, our volunteer magicians will be performing a 1-hour show at the Lyons VA Hospital’s Community Living Center. We expect this to be the beginning of quarterly engagements with the VA. And, on November 19th, our volunteers return to the VA Hospital for another 1-hour performance at the Mental Health facility. If anyone is interested in joining our Volunteer Program, please let me know by email.
Also, On November 19th at 6:30 PM, Pablo will be hosting his monthly Magic Session at his home. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to Pablo at cacuy@aol.com
After two years of December holiday breaks, we’re going to take a fresh approach to our Holiday Party. On December 4th, Pablo Avila will be hosting a pot-luck dinner for our members in his home. We’re in the planning stages for this and more details will be released soon. Due to space limitations, this will not be planned as a family event.
Finally, on December 14th we have the honor of hosting a lecture by Mr. Tango, Marcelo Insua. A brief bio of his accomplishments speaks for itself. Guest fees for this lecture will be $20 both over Zoom and in person. Member fees are $10 for both Zoom and in-person members.
BIO
Marcelo Insua (Mr. Tango) is a magician specializing in card magic, mentalism, and coin magic. He has presented lectures and performances in over 150 cities across 25 countries.
In 1995, he founded Tango Magic, a company that produces and exports Argentine magic products worldwide.
In 1997, he opened Bar Mágico —South America’s first magic-themed theater— which was designated a "Site of Cultural Distinction" by the City of Buenos Aires in 2025.
In 2012, he won the World Prize for Invention at the World Championship of Magic (FISM) in Blackpool, England.
In 2013, the Buenos Aires City Legislature named him an "Outstanding Cultural Personality."
In 2019, he created and starred in “Argentina tiene magia” (Argentina Has Magic), a documentary for national television that explores the country’s history through the lens of illusionism.
He has authored three books in his field and is a frequent lecturer for the Magic Circle in London, the Spanish Society of Illusionism, and the Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic in the United States, which awarded him its highest distinction: a Ph.D. in magic.
In addition to his world-renowned lecture, Marcelo will present to us his latest book, "Learn Card Magic in 4 hours."