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Who says little girls can’t grow up to be magicians???

     The Stamford Society of Young Magicians is sponsoring a Magical Presentation with a “feminine touch” entitled, “Women in Magic, the Masters of “Ms.” Direction.” On Saturday, October 11^th, all aspiring young magicians are invited to attend this magical lecture and performance by two of America’s top female magicians, Margaret Steele and Jessica Bonvissuto.

     Bonvissuto, a teacher and mentor at the Stamford Society of Young Magicians Bill Andrews Assembly #42, will speak to young girls and boys about “Magical Intuition.” Bonvissuto, formerly an assistant to the late Pino Gareri, is also a professional mime who has performed world-wide and studied with David Copperfield and other masters of illusion.  Bonvissuto has also taught at numerous schools including the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Lincoln Center Student Program.

     Magician Margaret Steele is a top children’s entertainer in the New York City area and will treat audiences to a stage show featuring two of her signature effects.

      A musician and composer as well, Steele’s magical musical works have been performed by numerous orchestras on the East Coast as well as featured on The Discovery Channel, the CBC and WNBC.

    The event will also feature a short movie except from the film, “Women in Boxes,” the first film to document the story of the magicians assistant; the unsung heroes of magic.

     While the focus of special presentation is aimed at women in magic, boys are also welcome and there will also be a brief workshop for all attendees.

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September 2008

Media Contact: Michele Russo

                      203-257-9662

Email: foffydorothy@aol.com

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Stamford Society of Young Magicians hosts Magical Debut of 21^st Year 

   Looking for a magical way to spend a day? The Society of Young Magicians welcomes boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 17 to an Open House on Saturday, September 13^th.

   Children and their parents will be treated to a free magic show featuring card and coin tricks, disappearing doves and amazing stage illusions. The event kicks off at 10:00am at the Villa Maria Education Center located at 161 Sky Meadow Drive in North Stamford.

The public is invited to learn more about the Society of Young Magicians and interested children will be invited to join the group.

  Now in its 21^st year, the Bill Andrews SYM Assembly #42 of The Society of Young Magicians is open to children across Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. The group is aimed at teaching children confidence and poise through the use of close up and stage magic. To learn more, check out our website at www.stamfordsocietyofyoungmagicians.com.

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May 3, 2008 

20^th Annual Magic Show

 The Society of Young Magicians (S.Y.M.), Bill Andrews Assembly #42, will hold their 20^th annual magic show, Future Stars of Magic, on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at 6:30 PM at Saxe Middle School, in New Canaan, CT.

 

Doors open at 6:00 pm, close-up starts at 6:30, stage show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20 adults, $12 for seniors and also for students 18 and younger. Orders are being taken by Kayla Drescher to advertise in our anniversary program. Contact Kayla at 203-265-0223 to make sure your ad is included.  

Magicians from CT and NY will perform. For the close-up performances, magic will take place up close and personal, right before your eyes. For the stage performances, the audience will be amazed with disappearing people, dove production, and an attempt at a straight jacket escape. Magic tricks and refreshments will be sold prior to the performance. All proceeds will be used to purchase new sound and lighting equipment for the club, as well as new stage illusions for future shows. Proceeds also directly assist young magicians who need funds to pursue their passion.

 

The Bill Andrews Assembly #42 is open to kids who live in Southern Connecticut as well as those who live in Westchester County. Meetings are held one Saturday per month during the school year and members have the opportunity to perform in shows for the public. The club was founded and is still run by Bill Andrews in 1987, who is a former past president of the Society of American Magicians (SAM). SAM is the oldest and most prestigious magical society in the world. For over a century it has promoted the ideals shared by Kellar, Houdini, Thurston and over 30,000 others world-wide who have held membership in the society. The Great Houdini himself was one of the early presidents.

The Society of Young Magicians, sponsored by the Society of American Magicians, is a world-wide organization for youth, ages 7 through 17. At age 18 the young magicians move onto the Society of American Magicians. The purpose of S.Y.M. is to promote interest in magic as a wholesome hobby that will help develop self-confidence, public speaking skills, discipline that comes from learning, practicing and performing magic, and a sense of community service through helping others learn magic and by performing magic at charitable events.

For further information contact on the Bill Andrews Assembly #42, contact Bill Andrews at (203) 357-7862 or weandrews@snet.net. You can also contact Anne Eason at MagicMother@gmail.com. Tickets are available from assembly members and also online at www.sym42.com.

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September 2007

Young Magicians Hold Open House

The Society of Young Magicians (S.Y.M.), Bill Andrews Assembly #42, will hold an open house Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Villa Maria Education Center, 161 Skymeadow Drive, Stamford, CT.

     The Assembly’s first meeting of the season is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn about the club’s plans for the 2007-2008 season and enjoy the current club members perform magic. S.Y.M. will also feature Marlene Clark who will delight the audience with a ventriloquism workshop.  Marlene Clark is an award winning magician, clown, ventriloquist, writer and comedian and has been ranked among the top three children's entertainers in Connecticut by the Connecticut Association of Recreation and Parks. She has been entertaining since 1982 and has worked with the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit and with Starlight Foundation of New York, both of which provide entertainment for children in hospitals.
 

The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with some cabaret style magic by the S.Y.M. members, with some discussion of the club. Then at 11 a.m, the ventriloquism will begin. Refreshments will be served throughout the morning.

The Bill Andrews Assembly #42 is open to kids who live in Southern Connecticut as well as those who live in Westchester County. Meetings are held one Saturday per month during the school year and members have the opportunity to perform in shows for the public. This upcoming season, the assembly is celebrating their 20^th successful year! The club was founded and is still run by Bill Andrews, who is a former past president of the Society of American Magicians (SAM). SAM is the oldest and most prestigious magical society in the world. For over a century it has promoted the ideals shared by Kellar, Houdini, Thurston and over 30,000 others world-wide who have held membership in the society. The Great Houdini himself was one of the early presidents.

The Society of Young Magicians, sponsored by the Society of American Magicians, is a world-wide organization for youth, ages 7 through 17. At age 18 the young magicians move onto the Society of American Magicians. The purpose of S.Y.M. is to promote interest in magic as a wholesome hobby that will help develop self-confidence, public speaking skills, discipline that comes from learning, practicing and performing magic, and a sense of community service through helping others lean magic and by performing magic at charitable events.

For further information contact on the Bill Andrews Assembly #42, contact Bill Andrews at (203) 357-7862 or weandrews@snet.net. You can also contact Anne Eason at MagicMother@gmail.com. Please check their website at www.StamfordSocietyOfYoungMagicians.com.