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Bill Koch |
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bill.koch@acesmagicclub.com |
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Magic has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I watched David Copperfield, Siegfried and Roy, and Lance Burton, and thought to myself "It would be so cool to be like them!" Now that I'm 20, I not only am like them, but I consider a couple of them (my then idols) my friends and colleagues. I got into magic because it fascinated me, and I became a serious student to try to stump my older brother Matt. The day he asked me "How'd you do that?" I realized that Magic was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. |
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| Vice President |
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Steve Lindstrom |
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steve.lindstrom@acesmagicclub.com |
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Commercials on WGN for TV Magic Cards (Svengali Deck) hooked me on Magic at about the age of 8. My 1st Marshall Brodien magic kit at about age 9 put me "over the top". Mark Wilson and Doug Henning specials in the 70's strengthened my interest in magic even further... and I've been a Magic hobbyist ever since. Though I prefer to dabble in "close-up" I enjoy all forms of Magic presentations. Reading about Magic history, past and present prestidigitators and visiting special places like the American Museum of Magic are other things I do to fill my Magic interest. |
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| Social Sect. |
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Andrew Michals |
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andrew.michals@acesmagicclub.com |
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Andrew has been performing magic for over 15 years. Magic became a hobby at age nine, and by the age of twelve, he started working professionally and had his first weekly restaurant job at Magic City, an area family entertainment center where he did a stage show followed by walk around close-up magic for the tables. His magic ranges anywhere from close-up magic to large stage illusions. Andrew is also a member of the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.. |
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| Teasurer |
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Brian Johnson |
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brian.johnson@acesmagicclub.com |
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Magic has been in my life since I was a child. I have seen so many entertainers through my life even today I still enjoy watching and being around magic. I don't consider myself a performer. I do prefer close up magic as it is more intimate and in my opinion a more difficult art to master than other types of magic. I hope this club provides a great experience for those who are new to the art and those who have been addicted to magic for years. |
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Mark Chavin |
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mark.chavin@acesmagicclub.com |
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My first magic memory was seeing David Copperfield in the "Magic Man" in 1974. After that, I was hooked. I tried to get my hands on every magic set I could find and was doing neighborhood birthday parties by age 8. I never missed a magic special on television and I remember seeing Doug Henning and David Copperfield when they were in town and just being mesmerized. After 35 years, I still get that feeling of wonder and amazement. I love being a hobbyist and, who knows, if the law thing doesn't work out..... |
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| P.R. |
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Fred Paul Bailey |
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fred.paul.bailey@acesmagicclub.com |
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Fred Paul Bailey is a professional magician working in the Chicagoland area. Specializing in childrens' and family party magic, he has been studying and performing magic for 40 years. Fred also has a serious involvement in theatre arts as a published playwright and Executive Producer of theatrical events. He especially enjoys sharing his knowledge and coaching the youth of today who represent our future tomorrow. His motto is: "When experience matters - Call me!" |
