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Ring Report
July 20, 2008
Minutes for this meeting.
The theme for the July meeting was Rings & Things. Danny Baker was the Theme Leader, and also presented a Teaching Table on the subject of Fickle Fingers & Lead Hands. Danny showed us a series of exercises to improve strength, dexterity, and flexibility. He showed the proper use of Baoding balls (Chinese exercise balls), as well as stretching exercises. Danny's Teaching Table was captured on video, and the parts that do not expose magic secrets have been posted on YouTube.
Danny Baker began the performance segment with a Chop Cup routine that produced a giant diamond ring as the final load. Alan Drew followed with a routine in which a finger ring is threaded onto a string. Dr. Wilson showed his ring and string set from a magic dealer, then explained where to get the same items for much less (look for a brass harness ring at a tack shop). He begged off performance, but guided Ring members to the best resources for Ring and String effects with these props.
During the business meeting that followed, Dr. Wilson reported on the Ring's participation in magic classes for Summer Festival of the Arts (SFOA). Students were scheduled for a Finale Weekend performance on July 26, 2008. The stage performances were captured on video and posted on YouTube.
Full details of the business meeting, photos and video are available on the Ring's web site (www.ibmring362.org).
