Word came today, May 17, that Jack Kodell died in Florida this morning, at age 84. He is often given credit for being the pioneer of a bird act. In his case, it was parakeets. Originally from Minnesota, he moved to Chicago in 1941, and met George Boston, who would become his mentor. Kodell, Boston and Cantu developed "A Fantasy in Birds" and the rest is history.
Top Ten reasons to be in Norfolk, Virginia, July 3-7, 2012!
From July 3-7, 2012, magic’s first and longest-running convention -- the I.B.M. Annual Convention -- will be going to one of America’s oldest regions -- Norfolk, Virginia. One of the Mid-Atlantic’s most exciting destinations, Norfolk, attracts thousands of travelers each year to enjoy its lively waterfront downtown which is easily walkable and alive with eclectic dining options, a rich arts scene, high-end shopping and fun, and year-round special events. For four hundred years this dynamic heart of Virginia’s storied seafront region has offered a vibrant blend of history and heritage, contemporary attractions, outdoor adventure, and the Commonwealth’s most revered cultural institutions.
Here are the Top Ten reasons YOU and your family want to be in Norfolk for the 84th Annual I.B.M. Convention:
It's May! New issue of The Linking Ring is here!
May Day! May Day! Usually that is a sign of distress. But in our case it's POSITIVE. It means a new month, a new issue of The Linking Ring, and a month closer to the annual I.B.M. Annual Convention in July. The May issue of The Linking Ring has been posted here on the I.B.M. Web Portal, as you see in the upper left corner. Members may click on it and read the digital edition, or download the PDF version to read elsewhere. What follows are some of the highlights of the May issue, to whet your appetite before your hard copy arrives. Read on.
Why you HAVE to advertise in the convention program!
Year after year, the I.B.M. annual convention printed program is rated the best of all magic convention programs. This year, the printed program for the I.B.M. 84th Annual Convention in Norfolk, Virginia, July 3-7, will continue that tradition! In addition to being the official guide for the convention itself, the highly-coveted souvenir program is a collector’s item. Advertisers have a unique opportunity to reach one of the largest target markets in all the world of magic. But the DEADLINE to reserve your ad is May 31, so hurry! Read on to understand why you HAVE to attend the convention, and to advertise in the printed program, in order to get your own personal copy!
Magic in Las Vegas for May 2012
Las Vegas, Nevada has more magic than any other place in the world. There are full-fledged, all-magic, all-the-time shows, and magic interspersed into other, variety-type shows, and everything in-between. As a way of giving back to the world of magic which has been so good to him, David Neubauer, a full-time professional magician based in Los Angeles, California has been compiling and distributing a monthly update of Las Vegas Magic, for some time. Here is his latest update, for May 2012.
