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Ring 50 to Celebrate 75th Anniversary on Nov. 12 and Honor the Memory of Darwin Ortiz

Join Ring 50 as we celebrate 75 years of magic and community. Just $75 includes a five-course gourmet meal, secure parking, anniversary greetings from magicians around the world, a tribute to the late Darwin Ortiz, and performances by Chris Capehart, Kayla Drescher, Pop Haydn, and Handsome Jack. NEW: Watch the Video of the Celebration!

Black History Month: Henry ‘Box’ Brown to be the Focus of February 2 Meeting

In honor of Black History Month, Ohio magician Rory Rennick will tell the story of Henry “Box” Brown at our Feb. 2 meeting and demonstrate some magic of the period. This will be a virtual meeting; members will receive a link in advance via email. Henry “Box” Brown was a Virginia slave who earned his…
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June 16 Joshua Jay Lecture: “How Magicians Think”

Ring 50 is excited to host a special lecture by world-renowned magician Joshua Jay, who will be discussing his new book, How Magicians Think: Misdirection, Deception, and Why Magic Matters. Josh opens that door to reveal the artistry and obsessiveness, esoteric history and long-whispered-about traditions of a subject shrouded in mystery. “This book is my…
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I.B.M. Jam on March 19

The Magic Jam is sold out! If you’re already registered, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 19, at The Lyceum (201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314). Please arrive between 10:00 and 10:45 a.m. to check in. Dealers will open at 10:45 a.m., and the program will begin at 11:00 a.m. (See…
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