SAL PIACENTE MAGIC LECTURE, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 (and MORE NEWS!)

Johnny New York

RING 22 is kicking off the FALL season with a bang and want to share several super-charged magic events with you, including our exclusive SAL PIACENTE MAGIC LECTURE (Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church,  749 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson, MI).  

SAL PIACENTE is not only a fabulous sleight-of-hand artist, he’s an outstanding magician and a leading gambling expert in the USA!  That’s right - he’ll be presenting a full-length, in-person lecture for EVERYONE, and he’ll be revealing just about everything he knows - tricks, sleights, and tips!  PLEASE JOIN US for this extremely rare opportunity - FREE for RING 22 members; only $10 for guests (payable at the door)!  EVERYONE (and that means YOU!) are welcome!  It’s up close, entertaining, informative, and personal - don’t miss this one!

SAL PIACENTE MAGIC LECTURE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 7 PM
SPIRIT OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 749 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson, MI
(Just a few blocks away from THE WUNDERGROUND MAGIC SHOP!)

See SAL PIACENTE in action - check out the links below!

 

MORE GREAT SEPTEMBER MAGIC EVENTS! 

  • Improv for Magicians, workshop with John Sturk, hosted by the Ann Arbor Magic Club, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 7 PM  (only $15 for AAMC Club Members; $25 for guests), Plymouth Community Arts Council , 774 Sheldon Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170.

  • POP-UP Magic Shop (flea market hosted by the Ann Arbor Magic Club), $5 payable at the door (kids free), Saturday, September 27, 2025, 12 Noon - 3 PM, Plymouth Community Arts Council, 774 Sheldon Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170.

Looking forward to experiencing ALL of these events with YOU!

A Special Message from an MMD 2025 Attendee!

Johnny New York

 

 

Recently, through our our website CONTACT US form,  RING 22 received a message submitted from STEVE ISRAEL (former President of the Toledo RING 68).  As this year's host of MICHIGAN MAGID DAY 2025, we have received countless similar messages and comments (texts, emails, cell conversations, and otherwise!) commemorating our club's efforts and we cannot thank everyone enough for the tremendous support, kind words, and willingness to be a part of Michgian's most exciting annual magic event!  YOU ARE ALL VERY MUCH APPRECIATED -   nothing could ever be accomplished without our fellow magi and friends participating, stepping up, providing a helping hand when needed, and sharing/enjoying magic with others during our two-day celebration!   The following words are from STEVE ISRAEL:

Thank you, Ring #22!  I want to thank the members of Ring #22 for a WONDERFUL Michigan Magic Day! It was my first, so I didn't know what to expect. I was delightfully surprised! Here's why:

    1. Are there any people friendlier than magicians? Every time I used the hotel elevator, I had to chat with the other occupants! And at the event, as I looked around the big presentation hall, I thought - This place is full of people just like me! No wonder we get along!
    2. Wonderful performances and lectures!
    3. I love the Celebrating Michigan Magic booklet given to each attendee! At first I thought you were passing out copies of the "Linking Ring"! I can't imagine how much time and coordination it took to compile! It's excellent!
    4. The "Carousel of Close-Up Magic"! What a clever idea. I've been in halls where 300 people squinted trying to see a close-up performance. Not good. The Carousel of Magic was an inspired idea! Worked beautifully!
    5. I LOVED seeing the video clips of some of Michigan's best-know magicians talking about their home state, including Kevin James and Franz Harary.
    6. The support staff. Johnny New York's wife was particularly kind to me. (I'm sorry I don't remember her first name.) The wraps in those box lunches were SO DELICIOUS. When she saw I was still hungry after devouring the contents of my first box, she insisted I take another and she refused to be paid for it.
    7. Johnny New York. I've learned that Johnny never does anything half-way. Despite a million little details on his mind, he still found time to casually wander among the participants and greet each of us personally.

An amazing job! I hope the entire club is basking in the warmth of our sincere appreciation for a job well done!
Steve Israel (Former President, Ring #68, Toledo)

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Ring 22 Takes 1st and 2nd place at Sterlini Magic Capital Close Up Convention

Andy Makar

Sterlini Magic Capital Close Up Convention 2025 Recap

Ring 22 was well represented at the Sterlini Magic Capital Close Up Convention (March 14-March 15th, 2025). John and Tamara Sterlini always put on a great convention providing outstanding close up and more importantly outstanding camaraderie amongst its guest. This year the features performers included:

Caleb provided a close-up magic lecture and an outstanding lecture on his approach to marketing to corporate events. I learned a lot from the marketing lecture especially his approach to avoiding being perceived as an hourly rate vs. value based pricing to a client. Ofcourse his card magic was outstanding and his close-up show in the night was excellent. His multiple card selection routine with revelations that built on top of each other was excellent.

Nick Locapo was OUSTANDING as well. He provided an excellent close-up lecture on the invisible thread and a device we all have purchased years ago but likely rarely used. As the official magician for Penguin Magic, he could have lectured on thousands of different tricks but I appreciated the focus on effects we all likely have in our magic drawer..or cases...or bookshelves. His close-up show was also amazing and very creative with scripting, call backs and a feeling of time travel.

Next year the Magic Capital Close Up will be march 13 and March 14, 2026. Registration information will be available at https://magiccapitalcloseup.com/

Don't bother asking who the headline performers will be. Sterlini keeps it a secret until you get to the convention. I love this idea as the convention is built around its attendees and the experience every year connecting with friends and making new ones!

One Trick Contest and Ring 22

Ring 22 had a number of performers enter the One Trick contest which opens the Sterlini Close Up Convention every year.

One Trick Content Performances

Congratulations to Ferren Charles (1st Place) and Fred Lenter (2nd Place)! It was great to see Ring 22 was well represented and took home some accolades!

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PETER X/Bicycle INVOKE DECK NOMINATION!

Johnny New York

As you may already know, the outstanding work of one of our truly esteemed club members, PETER X (aka Peter Botros, developer and creator of the Bicycle INVOKE DECK) is being honored as a candidate for the exciting and highly-coveted DOTY 2024 "MAGIC DECK OF THE YEAR" award!    Many of you are using this incredible playing cards already to create unexplainable miracles.  RING 22 is asking YOU to SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for PETER's incredible contribution to card magic - CLICK HERE to cast your vote!  Please hurry, the voting deadline ends on JANUARY 27, 2025!  WAY TO GO, PETER X!

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Using Gimmicked Cards

Andy Makar

Group discussion on using and making gimmicked cards

  • Breather Crimp - Fred Lenter
  • Corner Short - Mike Thornton
  • Thick Card - JNY
  • Double Backer - Fred Lenter
  • Forcing with a Double Backer - Peter X
  • Make a Card Disappear - Peter X
  • Using Jigs to make Gimmicked Cards - Dreygon

Watch the video below

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