Meeting Announcement - July 3, 2025

Theme: animal magic, real or otherwise

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next meeting on Thursday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m., in person at The Linden Grove, located at 1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh PA 15234. Please feel free to arrive one hour early, starting at 6:30 p.m., to join us in ordering food or drink before the meeting.

This month, our suggested theme is "animal magic, real or otherwise." After our short, business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic involving animals (real or otherwise).
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to our previous (June 5) meeting's performers/sharers:
Sam Shea (first performance for Ring membership), Joe Bedard (first performance for Ring membership), Eric Meredith, Todd Hertzberg, Joshua Updyke, John Pedrotti, Tony Brahler, Dave Matheus, Ted Knoblach, Levi, Dan Kamin, and Gary Filson.
Welcome to Tony Brahler, whose application for membership in Ring 13 was granted.

We look forward to seeing you in person on Thursday, July 3, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on July 17.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement - June 5, 2025

Theme: character magic, done in costume

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting on Thursday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

    In Person: Join us at The Linden Grove, located at 1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh PA 15234.
    Please feel free to arrive one hour early, starting at 6:30 p.m., to join us in ordering food or drink before the meeting.

    Virtual: Join us at 7:30 p.m. EDT via Zoom from your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device:
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89763754802?pwd=N1FYUFNiajdlNGptLzZYaG5lVVUrQT09
    Meeting ID: 897 6375 4802
    Passcode: 131313

This month, our suggested theme is "character magic, done in costume." After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic presented in character or in costume.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

We will also hold a magic auction at our June 5 meeting. Any member who would like to bring magic items to sell is invited to do so. Ten percent of sales will go to the Ring.

Thank you to our previous month's (May 1) meeting's performers/sharers:
Tony Brahler (third performance for Ring membership), Todd Hertzberg, Ralph Kelly, Eric Meredith, Levi, Dan Kamin, and Jeff Vanderhoff.

We look forward to seeing you in person or online on Thursday, June 5, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on June 19.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Joshua Jay Magic Lecture - Tuesday, May 27th 2025 - 7:00PM - Liberty Magic

 

Meeting Announcement - May 1, 2025

Theme: Zombie and floating effects

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting on Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

    In Person: Join us at The Linden Grove, located at 1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh PA 15234.
    Please feel free to arrive one hour early, starting at 6:30 p.m., to join us in ordering food or drink before the meeting.

    Virtual: Join us at 7:30 p.m. EDT via Zoom from your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device:
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89763754802?pwd=N1FYUFNiajdlNGptLzZYaG5lVVUrQT09
    Meeting ID: 897 6375 4802
    Passcode: 131313

This month, our suggested theme is "Zombie and floating effects." After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic involving anything that floats.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to our previous month's (April 3) meeting's performers/sharers:
Tony Brahler (second performance for Ring membership), Levi, Todd Hertzberg, Roger Sacco, Dan Kamin, Ted Knoblach, Gary Filson, Jeff Vanderhoff, Chris Handa, and Eric Meredith.

We look forward to seeing you in person or online on Thursday, May 1, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on May 15.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement - April 3, 2025

Theme: Bottles and Glasses

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting on Thursday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

    In Person: Join us at The Linden Grove, located at 1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh PA 15234.
    Please feel free to arrive one hour early, starting at 6:30 p.m., to join us in ordering food or drink before the meeting.

    Virtual: Join us at 7:30 p.m. EDT via Zoom from your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device:
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89763754802?pwd=N1FYUFNiajdlNGptLzZYaG5lVVUrQT09
    Meeting ID: 897 6375 4802
    Passcode: 131313

This month, our suggested theme is "bottles and glasses." After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic involving bottles or glasses.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to our previous (March 6) meeting's performers/sharers:
Ralph Kelly, Levi, Chris Handa, Mark Tierno, Todd Hertzberg, Ted Knoblach, and Jeff Vanderhoff.
Congratulations to Ted Knoblach who was named our March Magician of the Month!
And welcome back, Chris Handa, whose application for reinstatement was approved in March.

We look forward to seeing you in person or online on Thursday, April 3, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on April 17.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement - March 6, 2025

Theme: Construction of (or Magic with) Apparatus

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting on Thursday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

    In Person: Join us at The Linden Grove, located at 1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh PA 15234.
    Please feel free to arrive one hour early, starting at 6:30 p.m., to join us in ordering food or drink before the meeting.

    Virtual: Join us at 7:30 p.m. EST via Zoom from your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device:
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89763754802?pwd=N1FYUFNiajdlNGptLzZYaG5lVVUrQT09
    Meeting ID: 897 6375 4802
    Passcode: 131313

This month, our suggested theme is "construction of (or magic with) apparatus." After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about constructing (or using) any magic apparatus.
We will also hold our first, quarterly, "Magician of the Month" contest this month.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to our previous (February 6) meeting's performers/sharers:
Tony Brahler (first performance for Ring membership), Lashaya Fields, Ted Knoblach, Chris Handa, Gary Filson, Cece Wagner, Eric Meredith, Steven Gailey, Ralph Kelly, Mark Newara, and Levi.
Welcome to Lashaya Fields, whose application for membership in Ring 13 was granted.

We look forward to seeing you in person or online on Thursday, March 6, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on March 20.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement: February 6, 2025

Theme: Magic with Everyday Objects

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting on Thursday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

    In Person: Join us at The Linden Grove, located at 1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh PA 15234.
    Please feel free to arrive one hour early, starting at 6:30 p.m., to join us in ordering food or drink before the meeting.

    Virtual: Join us at 7:30 p.m. EST via Zoom from your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device:
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89763754802?pwd=N1FYUFNiajdlNGptLzZYaG5lVVUrQT09
    Meeting ID: 897 6375 4802
    Passcode: 131313

This month, our suggested theme is "magic with everyday objects." After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any performance that involves everyday objects.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to our previous (January 2) meeting's performers/sharers:
Lashaya Fields (third performance for Ring membership), Alex Pensenstadler (first performance for Ring membership), Eric Meredith, Jeff Vanderhoff, Levi, and Steven Gailey.
Welcome back to returning Ring member, Eric Pensenstadler, whose application for reinstatement in Ring 13 was approved.

We look forward to seeing you in person or online on Thursday, February 6, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on February 20.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA