Houston Magic

Harry Maurer with our history lesson Lincoln's Magician

Tonight's meeting kicks off with a lecture on the swing cut by Alex Rangel.

Our Next Meeting Is Coming Soon… and It’s Going to Be About BOOKS!!
Get ready for a night of magic, creativity, and a fun exercise using a book from your magic collection

⚠️ Friendly Reminder
Guests are welcome to attend up to three meetings. After that, membership is required (IBM or SAM).
If dues haven’t been paid, entry will not be permitted.

🌌 Theme: Book Magic Challenge
Here is the challenge. Pull out your books on magic and grab just one book! No Cheating! Whatever book you remove from your collection, learn a trick from that book. DO NOT swap books. Make it a challenge to yourself to learn and present something from that book! Perform it and let us know what book you learned it from—and compete for a BLUE RIBBON! 🏆
Got a great idea for a future theme? Send it my way!

📅 Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

📍 Location: IATSE Local 51 Meeting Hall
3030 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77009

🍖 5:00 PM – Optional Dinner
Join us at Pappa’s Barbecue (4430 I-45 North) before the meeting. Great food, great company, and maybe a little pre-show magic.

🚪 6:00 PM – Doors Open
(Pop-Up Magic Shop Opens… browse ahead of time at **www.ChoiceMagic.Shop**—magic delivered straight to your door!)

📚 7:00 PM – Mini Lecture Alex Rangel “Swing Cut"

🎩 7:20 PM – Magic History Harry Maurer “Abraham Lincoln’s Magician”

📋 7:40 PM – Business Meeting

🛸 8:10 PM – Book Magic Performances & Competition
Step up and show us your best magic from a book in your collection!

🏅 Ribbons awarded to the top three performers

⏱️ Keep performances under 4 minutes (yes… we have a timer—this is not a time warp).

🎤 9:00 PM – Open Performances + NEW: Feedback Sessions
Working on something new? Try it out and get real, constructive feedback from fellow magicians.
(Just let us know you want feedback when you sign up.)

🎬 10:00 PM – That’s a Wrap!

See you there… and remember…
Books are your BEST Bang for your Dollar!. 😉

🎩✨Since 1946, TAOM has been the heartbeat of Texas magic. In 2026, we’re writing the next chapter. With world-class dining, incredible nightlife, and the legendary hospitality of the Houston magic community. It’s the perfect stage for the year’s gathering

Featuring the magical talents of...
John Bannon
Caesar
Eric DeCamps
Jared Kopf
Armando Lucero
Mike Pisciotta
Jake & David Rangel
Chip Romero
Jamie Salinas
Paul Vigil
Geoff Williams
The Illusions of John Shryock & Mari Lynn
Plus we will be honoring The Great Scotts: Scott Hollingsworth & Scott Wells, and Living Legend Award winner Bill Palmer,

Mark your calendars for Labor Day Weekend: Sept 4–7, 2026. TAOM is taking over Houston for a weekend of wonder you won’t want to miss. Be part of this Over The
Top Event!

To learn more and to register for TAOM Houston 2026 head to taom.org/assoc/2026-convention

Our Next Meeting Is Coming Soon… and It’s Going to Be About BOOKS!!
Get ready for a night of magic, creativity, and a fun exercise using a book from your magic collection

⚠️ Friendly Reminder
Guests are welcome to attend up to three meetings. After that, membership is required (IBM or SAM).
If dues haven’t been paid, entry will not be permitted.

🌌 Theme: Book Magic Challenge
Here is the challenge. Pull out your books on magic and grab just one book! No Cheating! Whatever book you remove from your collection, learn a trick from that book. DO NOT swap books. Make it a challenge to yourself to learn and present something from that book! Perform it and let us know what book you learned it from—and compete for a BLUE RIBBON! 🏆
Got a great idea for a future theme? Send it my way!

📅 Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
📍 Location: IATSE Local 51 Meeting Hall
3030 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77009

🍖 5:00 PM – Optional Dinner
Join us at Pappa’s Barbecue (4430 I-45 North) before the meeting. Great food, great company, and maybe a little pre-show magic.

🚪 6:00 PM – Doors Open
(Pop-Up Magic Shop Opens… browse ahead of time at **www.ChoiceMagic.Shop**—magic delivered straight to your door!)

📚 7:00 PM – Mini Lecture Alex Rangel “Swing Cut"

🎩 7:20 PM – Magic History Harry Maurer “Abraham Lincoln’s Magician”

📋 7:40 PM – Business Meeting

🛸 8:10 PM – Book Magic Performances & Competition
Step up and show us your best magic from a book in your collection!
🏅 Ribbons awarded to the top three performers
⏱️ Keep performances under 4 minutes (yes… we have a timer—this is not a time warp).

🎤 9:00 PM – Open Performances + NEW: Feedback Sessions
Working on something new? Try it out and get real, constructive feedback from fellow magicians.
(Just let us know you want feedback when you sign up.)

🎬 10:00 PM – That’s a Wrap!

See you there… and remember…
Books are your BEST Bang for your Dollar!. 😉

This is not part of the current lecture series!
Sunday May 24, 2026
2 pm
IATSE Hall
3030 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77009
$15 This is not part of the 2026 Lecture series
Giancarlo Scalia is an Italian magician based in Madrid. In addition to studying and practicing magic since he was a child, he develops his interest in the performing arts by learning various circus disciplines and continues his artistic training by studying physical theater and mime in Italy and Spain.

His magic is characterized by transmitting the maximum possible with minimum elements. He stands out for his clean handling, sensitivity and gestural expressiveness. Humor, mystery and the beauty of the impossible are never lacking in his performances

Our Next Meeting Is Coming Soon… and It’s Going to Be About BOOKS!!

Get ready for a night of magic, creativity, and a fun exercise using a book from your magic collection

⚠️ Friendly Reminder
Guests are welcome to attend up to three meetings. After that, membership is required (IBM or SAM).
If dues haven’t been paid, entry will not be permitted.

🌌 Theme: Book Magic Challenge
Here is the challenge. Pull out your books on magic and grab just one book! No Cheating! Whatever book you remove from your collection, learn a trick from that book. DO NOT swap books. Make it a challenge to yourself to learn and present something from that book! Perform it and let us know what book you learned it from—and compete for a BLUE RIBBON! 🏆

Got a great idea for a future theme? Send it my way!

📅 Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
📍 Location: IATSE Local 51 Meeting Hall
3030 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77009

🍖 5:00 PM – Optional Dinner
Join us at Pappa’s Barbecue (4430 I-45 North) before the meeting. Great food, great company, and maybe a little pre-show magic.

🚪 6:00 PM – Doors Open
(Pop-Up Magic Shop Opens… browse ahead of time at **www.ChoiceMagic.Shop**—magic delivered straight to your door!)

📚 7:00 PM – Mini Lecture TBD

🎩 7:20 PM – Magic History TBD

📋 7:40 PM – Business Meeting

🛸 8:10 PM – Book Magic Performances & Competition
Step up and show us your best magic from a book in your collection!
🏅 Ribbons awarded to the top three performers

⏱️ Keep performances under 4 minutes (yes… we have a timer—this is not a time warp).

🎤 9:00 PM – Open Performances + NEW: Feedback Sessions
Working on something new? Try it out and get real, constructive feedback from fellow magicians.
(Just let us know you want feedback when you sign up.)

🎬 10:00 PM – That’s a Wrap!

See you there… and remember…
Books are your BEST Bang for your Dollar!. 😉

The Over the Top Magic event of the year is coming to Houston Labor Day Weekend!

The 2026 TAOM Convention is bringing together some of THE most talented magicians, entertainers, creators, and inovators in magic for an unforgettable weekend of magic and friendship.

No matter if you love close-up, stage, comedy, metalism, or parlor magic, this convention is for you.

Join us for spectacular gala shows, lectures and workshops, an outstanding dealers room, jam sessions and more. It is a full weekend of magic surrounded by your friends, new and old. Come be a part of TAOM 2026 in Houston taom.org

This is not part of the current lecture series!

Sunday May 24, 2026

2 pm

IATSE Hall
3030 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77009

$15 This is not part of the 2026 Lecture series

Giancarlo Scalia is an Italian magician based in Madrid. In addition to studying and practicing magic since he was a child, he develops his interest in the performing arts by learning various circus disciplines and continues his artistic training by studying physical theater and mime in Italy and Spain.

His magic is characterized by transmitting the maximum possible with minimum elements. He stands out for his clean handling, sensitivity and gestural expressiveness. Humor, mystery and the beauty of the impossible are never lacking in his performances.

Tomorrow May the 4th be with you!

🌌 Theme: SCI-FI Magic
Think futuristic. Think impossible. Think “How did that just happen?!”
Bring something inspired by science fiction—whether it’s space, aliens, or tech—and compete for a BLUE RIBBON! 🏆

⚠️ Friendly Reminder
Guests are welcome to attend up to three meetings. After that, membership is required (IBM or SAM).
If dues haven’t been paid, entry will not be permitted.

📅 Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
📍 Location: IATSE Local 51 Meeting Hall
3030 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77009

🍖 5:00 PM – Optional Dinner
Join us at Pappa’s Barbecue (4430 I-45 North) before the meeting. Great food, great company, and maybe a little pre-show magic.

🚪 6:00 PM – Doors Open
(No Pop-Up Magic Shop this month… but you can still grab goodies online at **www.ChoiceMagic.Shop**—magic delivered straight to your door!)

📚 7:00 PM – Book Auction
Featuring selections from the Ron Jernigan Collection

🎩 7:20 PM – Mini Lecture
Eric Falconer presents Cups and Balls (yes… that classic—done right!)

🎂 7:40 PM – Birthday Cake!
Tom Bradley is turning 70 and he will celebrate his birthday with us complete with Birthday CAKE!

📋 7:45 PM – Business Meeting

🛸 8:45 PM – Sci-Fi Magic Performances & Competition
Step up and show us your best sci-fi-inspired effect!
🏅 Ribbons awarded to the top three performers
⏱️ Keep performances under 4 minutes (yes… we have a timer—this is not a time warp).

🎤 9:30 PM – Open Performances + NEW: Feedback Sessions
Working on something new? Try it out and get real, constructive feedback from fellow magicians.
(Just let us know you want feedback when you sign up.)

🎬 10:00 PM – That’s a Wrap!

This is shaping up to be one of our most fun and creative meetings yet. Whether you’re performing, learning, or just enjoying the magic—you’ll want to be there.

See you there… and remember…

The Force is strong with this one.