March 10, 2010
Officers
President
[Larry Mahan]

Larry Mahan I have been doing magic and clowning for about 40 - 45 years. I perform and sell magic and props under the business name SONshine Entertainment. I also lecture and sell at conventions. I have performed Gospel magic for 35 years and am a heritage member (over twenty five years) of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians. I perform as Houlihan the Animal Man and sometimes as St. Nick, the Magic Santa. I perform lots of kinds of magic but always have a leaning toward animals. I perform with birds, sugar gliders, and rabbits and I use Spring Animals. I have authored several books on balloons, magic, and spring animals. Larry can be contacted at his web site: http://www.mrsonshine.org

Phone: (719) 630-8128
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Vice President
[Steve Hirthler]

Steve Hirthler Steve has a magic show for any occasion. He has entertained children and adults of all ages for over 30 Years.  Mr. H is active in the local community. He has entertained for the U. S. Special Olympics, performed benefit shows for Children's Literacy, the American Diabetes Foundation and our local Senior Citizens. Steve can be contacted at his web site: http://www.mrh-magic.com

Phone: (719) 271-4856
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Secretary
[Dave Wintermute]

Dave Wintermute Dave Wintermute is an up and coming (or in other words a "novice") magician. He prefers magic with a message or using magic to tell a story. He got into the Society of American Magicians (SAM) in 2003 when his son, James, developed an interest in magic. It seemed like the right Father-Son thing to do. James grew up and lost his interest in magic, but his father never did. Dave does most of his magic in church where he uses it to teach Sunday school. This type of magic is called Gospel Magic.

Phone: (719) 494-0171
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Treasurer
[Frank Klein]

Frank Klein Frank Klein has performed magic for over 35 years, and has performed professionally for 28 years. He has performed magic throughout the United States and abroad. He has performed in all kinds of venues from small intimate setting settings like restaurants, to house parties, corporate functions at hotels, and large auditoriums. Frank has performed magic for as few as 1 or 2 people to crowds of 2,000 and on television. His 45 minute stage show "Illusions of Impossibility and Magic of the Mind" includes amazing magic, baffling demonstrations of E.S.P., comedy, and tons of audience interaction.

Frank has brought to the magic community a small magic illusion that he has manufactured and sold for over 20 years. The Ultimate Miniature Zig Zag is the same effect as the life size illusion, but uses a beer or can of soda instead of a person. It has literally been sold around the world.

The seminal event that sparked Frank Klein’s interest and business in magic was the appearance of the Blackstone (Sr) Magic show at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, TX when Frank was 10 years old. It was the spark that ignited his love of magic and it still burns brightly after many years and performances. Frank can be contacted at his web site: http://www.frankkleinmagic.com

Phone: (719) 444-0202
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Sergeant at Arms
[Dick Bowman]

Dick Bowman Dick has performed comedy and magic shows professionally for 30 years in many states and on three continents. He is the Northwest Regional Vice President of the S.A.M.. Dick can be contacted at his web site: http://www.higginsmagic.com

Phone: (719) 527-0678
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SYM Contact
[Dick Bowman]

Dick Bowman Dick has performed comedy and magic shows professionally for 30 years in many states and on three continents. He is the Northwest Regional Vice President of the S.A.M.. Dick can be contacted at his web site: http://www.higginsmagic.com

Phone: (719) 527-0678
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Newsletter Online Editor
[Chrisopher Faria]

Chrisopher Faria Chris has been doing magic since he was six years old.  He has been the opening act for such well-known stars as Bill Cosby.  He is an award-winning magician, and had his magic tricks published in well known magic magazines   He is past president of the PPP and an Order of Merlin Member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.  He is currently the senior Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Fellowship in Falcon, CO. Chris can be contacted at his web site: http://www.magiclaffs.org

Phone: (719) 282-6789
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Next Meeting
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
6:00 PM SYM (under 16)
7:15 PM SAM (over   15)
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Friday, April 2, 2010

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