This report by Joel Howlett - -
The November 2017 meeting had the popular theme
“Packet Card
Tricks”. The host was Anthony Roberts who was filling in for John
Ferguson. Anthony performed a few effects between acts including a trick
that was taught to him as a teenager by the late George Cornford.
Performers and Performances included:
David Whitson – Who opened with a “playing card
gag” (you had to be there!!) and a demonstration of trick decks and cards.
These included the “Fako Deck”, “Forcing Deck” and the “Devano Rising Cards”.
David also demonstrated the very popular “Tenyo Card Box”.
Al Hirschel was up next to show off his
beautiful brass close up effect made by Viking Hatchem Magic.
Andrew Pickard performed the simple but
effective “Rainbow Deck” effect – well done Andrew!!
Steve Irwin performed a version of “Wild Card”
with a clever script about Aliens.
And, Yours Truly (Joel Howlett) who performed a
series of packet card tricks that included Daryl’s Hole Card, Two Wrongs Don’t
Make A Right and John Bannon’s Twisted Sisters.
A short meeting followed and during the AGM the same office
bearers were elected for 2018.
Thanks to all who got involved with an enjoyable night of magic!
We look forward to more great magic in 2018. Have a safe and enjoyable
Christmas Season……………………..
