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SMILE!
Our official photographer, Michael
Messing, will be capturing the magical
moments of this convention. Check out
upcoming issues
of The Linking Ring
and see if you’re included
in any of the
photos. Plus, you’ll
see his stunning
images of the convention
shows and
other highlights.
Check out Michael’s
other work at
www.michaelmessingphotography.com.
Pick Any Two That Fit You!
These three presenters will repeat their
lecture two times between 1:00 p.m. and
3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. Pick two
out of the three to attend.
Buster Balloon shares some of his favorite
audience tested, real world performance
material for kid-show and family
audiences. Matt Baker delivers devious
and entertaining magic brimming with
original plots and methods. Matt will focus
on powerful yet easy-to-do mentalism
with cards. David DaVinci teaches how
to work on ships, get the gig, and build
your career. David dives into the details
behind making educated decisions and
how to thrive in the process.
To my magical friends in all
clubs, Thank you.
Many of you know that in September 2018, as I was
walking down the streets of Austin with both hands
in my pockets, I tripped and greeted the concrete
with my face. Four days later, I was paralyzed from
the waist down and in my left arm. I had suffered a
major stroke.
While in the hospital, Susan and Nick Lewin and
Peter the Adequate came to visit. When I was sent
home, Kent Cummins and rest of the magic club
came to my house for a magic meeting.
Two brain surgeries later, I have full use of everything
and am even training for my next 26.2-mile marathon.
We can NEVER take for granted the love, support,
and friendship of our brothers and sisters in this
magical community. The phone calls, texts, and love
they sent contributed to me still being a part of this
world.
I can never thank you enough. I love you all!
Cy Albertson
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