We have held public magic shows for the last thirteen years. This
means that those members that wish to be involved (there is no pressure
to do so) can present a short act (of say five to fifteen minutes) as
part of a club presentation of as many as ten performers on stage to a
paying public.
In 2008, and again in 2010, we presented
a "MegaMagic Show" at Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre. The show
lasted about two hours plus interval, and was well received, generating
much needed funds for our club, and encouraging those that were involved
to improve their performance. Several members chose not to perform -
but often were involved in the vital back stage tasks, including curtain
closing, moving stage props chairs and other stage work, as well as
selling magic kits in the lobby, not to mention the cleaning up of the
hall afterwards. Again in 2011 and 2013 we performed at Wesley Church
Hall, Beaumont St Hamilton and were well received.
Many of our meetings
include times when any of our members are invited to perform for the
other members. This is a good opportunity to try out a new routine in a
non-threatening atmosphere. We try to support and encourage our
members.
