Meeting Announcement - October 1, 2026

Theme: Halloween/haunted/spooky magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next in-person meeting on Thursday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m., at Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille - Collier, located in the Great Southern Shopping Center at 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017.
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.
Menu: https://deejaysfamousribs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/deejays-wexford-collier-racetrack-PA-MAY2025.pdf

This month, our suggested theme is "Halloween/haunted/spooky magic."
After our business meeting, you are encouraged to perform, demonstrate, or tell us about any magic that is spooky.
(The suggested monthly theme is optional. If you don't want to perform any spooky magic, that's okay. Any other magic will be fine.)
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

We will also accept nominations for Ring officers for 2027 at our October 1 meeting, with elections to be held at our November 5 meeting.

Thank you to our previous month's (September 3) meeting's performers/sharers:
Anna Greenberg (first performance for Ring membership), Chris Handa, Jeff Vanderhoff, James Cooper, Levi, Tracey Hinsch, and Don Greenberg.

We look forward to seeing you in person on Thursday, October 1, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on October 15 at Eat'n Park Bridgeville (see Upcoming Events for details).

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

Meeting Announcement - September 3, 2026

Meeting and Magic Flea Market!
Theme: Flea Market Magic Demo

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next in-person meeting on Thursday, September 3, at 7:30 p.m., at Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille - Collier, located in the Great Southern Shopping Center at 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017.
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.
Menu: https://deejaysfamousribs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/deejays-wexford-collier-racetrack-PA-MAY2025.pdf

We will also have a special flea market / swap meet on September 3 for Ring members and guests to buy, sell, or trade your magic! Clean out your magic drawers, shelves, closets, etc., and bring your unused magic items (props, books, videos, etc.) that are looking for a new home.

This month, our suggested theme is "Flea Market Magic Demo."
After our business meeting, you are encouraged to perform, demonstrate, or tell us about any magic that you are selling, buying, or trading during this month's magic flea market and swap meet.
(The suggested monthly theme is optional. If you don't want to perform any flea market related magic, that's okay. Any other magic will be fine.)
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to our previous month's (August 6) meeting's performers/sharers:
Jeff Vanderhoff, James Cooper, Bill Cooper, Chris Handa, Joe Hindman, Tracey Hinsch, Tony Brahler, and Todd Hertzberg.

Congratulations to Joe Hindman for being named our honorary August Magician of the Month! And welcome to Bill Cooper, whose application for membership in Ring 13 was granted!

Special Event: Nathan Kranzo Lecture, Wednesday September 9 - one night only!

Please join us in welcoming a special guest lecture by magician and creator Nathan Kranzo, Wednesday, September 9, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille - Collier.

Please feel free to arrive one hour early, starting at 6:00 p.m., to join us in ordering food or drink with Nathan before the lecture.

Current I.B.M. Ring 13 members may attend the Kranzo lecture for free (as a benefit of their annual Ring dues).
Cost for guests (non-Ring 13 members) to attend is only $25, payable at the lecture.
Reservations are not required; seating is first come, first served.

We look forward to seeing you in person on Thursday, September 3, for our monthly meeting, or at the Kranzo lecture on September 9, or at our informal get-together on September 17 at Eat'n Park Bridgeville (see Upcoming Events for details).

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

Meeting Announcement - August 6, 2026

Theme: Birthday Party Magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next in-person meeting on Thursday, August 6, at 7:30 p.m., at Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille - Collier, located in the Great Southern Shopping Center at 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017.
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.
Menu: https://deejaysfamousribs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/deejays-wexford-collier-racetrack-PA-MAY2025.pdf

This month, our suggested theme is "birthday party magic." After our business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic related to birthday parties.
We will also hold our second "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 month's (July 2) meeting's performers/sharers:
Bill Cooper (third performance for Ring membership), James Cooper, Cece Wagner, Tony Brahler, Tracey Hinsch, Ted Knoblach, Roger Sacco, Dan Kamin, Gary Filson, and Levi.

We look forward to seeing you in person on Thursday, August 6, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on August 20 at Eat'n Park Bridgeville (see Upcoming Events for details).

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

Meeting Announcement - July 2, 2026

Theme: Something Patriotic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next in-person meeting on Thursday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m., at Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille - Collier, located in the Great Southern Shopping Center at 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017.
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.
Menu: https://deejaysfamousribs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/deejays-wexford-collier-racetrack-PA-MAY2025.pdf

This month, our suggested theme is "something patriotic." After our business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic that has a patriotic theme.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to our previous month's (June 6) meeting's performers/sharers:
Bill Cooper (second performance for Ring membership), Levi, Tracey Hinsch, Gary Filson, Bill Stokes, Eric Meredith, Chris Handa, Dan Kamin, and Jeff Vanderhoff.

We look forward to seeing you in person on Thursday, July 2, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on July 16 at Eat'n Park Bridgeville (see Upcoming Events for details).

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

Meeting Announcement - June 4, 2026

Theme: Tricks Involving a Magic Wand

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next in-person meeting on Thursday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m., at Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille - Collier, located in the Great Southern Shopping Center at 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017.
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.
Menu: https://deejaysfamousribs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/deejays-wexford-collier-racetrack-PA-MAY2025.pdf

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

Thank you to our previous month's (May 7) meeting's performers/sharers:
Bill Cooper (first performance for Ring membership), Sam Shea, Tony Brahler, Tracey Hinsch, Dan Kamin, James Cooper, Cece Wagner, Gary Filson, and Jeff Vanderhoff.

We look forward to seeing you in person on Thursday, June 4, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on June 18 at Eat'n Park Bridgeville (see Upcoming Events for details).

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

Meeting Announcement - May 7, 2026

Theme: Comedy Magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next in-person meeting on Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m., at Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille - Collier, located in the Great Southern Shopping Center at 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017.
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.
Menu: https://deejaysfamousribs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/deejays-wexford-collier-racetrack-PA-MAY2025.pdf

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

Thank you to our previous month's (April 2) meeting's performers/sharers:
Christopher Welch (third performance for Ring membership), Chris Handa, Ted Knoblach, Eric Meredith, Tracey Hinsch, David Matheus, and Dan Kamin.
Our panel of judges named Tracey Hinsch as our April Magician of the Month. Congratulations, Tracey!

And welcome to Tracey Hinsch and to Tim Palucka, each of whose applications for membership in Ring 13 were granted!

We look forward to seeing you in person on Thursday, May 7, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on May 21 at Eat'n Park Bridgeville (see Upcoming Events for details).

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

Meeting Announcement - April 2, 2026

Theme: Money Magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next in-person meeting on Thursday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m., at Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille - Collier, located in the Great Southern Shopping Center at 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017.
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.
Menu: https://deejaysfamousribs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/deejays-wexford-collier-racetrack-PA-MAY2025.pdf

This month, our suggested theme is "money magic." After our business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic involving money, coins, paper currency, etc.
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 month's (March 5) meeting's performers/sharers:
Tracey Hinsch (third performance for Ring membership), Levi, visitor Brad Ray, Joshua Messado, Jeff Vanderhoff, and Gary Filson.

We look forward to seeing you in person on Thursday, April 2, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on April 16 at Eat'n Park Bridgeville (see Upcoming Events for details).

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

Meeting Announcement - March 5, 2026

Theme: Silk Magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next in-person meeting on Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., at Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille - Collier, located in the Great Southern Shopping Center at 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017.
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.
Menu: https://deejaysfamousribs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/deejays-wexford-collier-racetrack-PA-MAY2025.pdf

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

Thank you to our previous month's (February 5) meeting's performers/sharers:
Christopher Welch (second performance for Ring membership), Tim Palucka (third performance for Ring membership), Tracey Hinsch (second performance for Ring membership), Chris Handa, Tony Brahler, Don Greenberg, Steven Gailey, Lashaya Fields, and Jeff Vanderhoff.

We look forward to seeing you in person on Thursday, March 5, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on March 19 at Eat'n Park Bridgeville (see Upcoming Events for details).

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

Meeting Announcement - February 5, 2026

Theme: Magic from a Magazine

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next in-person meeting on Thursday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m., at Dee Jay's BBQ Ribs & Grille - Collier, located in the Great Southern Shopping Center at 1155 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017.
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.
Menu: https://deejaysfamousribs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/deejays-wexford-collier-racetrack-PA-MAY2025.pdf

This month, our suggested theme is "magic from a magic magazine." After our business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic from a magazine (e.g., The Linking Ring, Genii, M-U-M).
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to our previous month's (December 4) meeting's performers/sharers:
Tim Palucka (second performance for Ring membership), Alex Pensenstadler (second performance for Ring membership), Chris Handa, Tony Brahler, Ted Knoblach, Steven Gailey, Todd Hertzberg, and visitor Tracey Hinsch.

We look forward to seeing you in person on Thursday, February 5, for our monthly meeting or at our informal get-together on February 19 at Eat'n Park Bridgeville (see Upcoming Events for details).

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