3. Prestidigitation: Our current International President Jack Browne placed a card chosen by a spectator into a small frame that he keeps in his wallet. He then demonstrated the "Zig Zag" card effect by removing and restoring the card's center while both ends were clearly in sight.

4. Special Lecture by Past International President Ed Morris: Member Ed Morris showed how he obtained news media coverage in cities that he visited throughout the world; how he did magic shows in remote native African and Asian villages; and how he personalized his close-up effects. Among the secrets he shared was recommending to the audience that they always consider performing at charity shows because the exposure and publicity often lead to high paying bookings.

5. The Indian Rope Trick shown at "Gili Gili 97": Member Ed Morris also showed actual photographs and a video of the performance of the Indian Rope Trick that was witnessed by 25,000 people (himself included) at "Gili Gili 97". He also answered questions about his February 1998 "Linking Ring" article which described the Indian Rope Trick in addition to the first ever competition of Indian Street Magicians.

6. Magical Events: Ring 38 member Tamaka is performing in KHAN JU LING, a Magical Odyssey based on the story of KHAN, who hears about the discovery of gold in California and comes to a new world fraught with danger and excitement. KHAN JU LING is a dream trilogy brilliantly performed by a talented Asian American cast. Through song and dance KHAN JU LING'S story unfolds, combining dazzling costumes, beautiful sets and special effects. KHAN JU LING will be at the Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco, beginning April 10th and running through June 12th. For more
Information (and Reservations), Call 415- 986-1822.

7. Written in Stone: Mr. Harold Stone has submitted items for a monthly magic trivia column.

Last month's questions and answers are below:

A. What momentous event in magic occurred on March 31, 1874?
a: The circumcision of 8 day old Erik Weisz (later known as Harry Houdini).
B. For an extra point, who was the perpetrator?
b: I. L. Schill, (more details can be found in Chapter 2 of "Houdini: the Untold Story" by Milbourne Christopher)
C. What Magician ordered his collection of magic apparatus destroyed after his death? (Thankfully, this was ignored)
c: Professor Johann Hofzinser (1806 - 1875)
D. Who was Mandrakes arch nemesis?
d: Mandrake of comic book fame's nemesis was "The Wasp". Leon Mandrakes' was emphysema
E. What is the highest honor of the I.B.M.?
e: The Order of Merlin - Excalibur
F. What renowned magician invented the first electrically powered burglar alarm?
f: Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805 - 1871)
G. Define an Illusion
g: A large trick performed on a stage and involving a human being or large animal.

8. Next Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 25th, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. Ring 38 meets the last Tuesday of each month, except December, at the FORT MASON CENTER, Buchanan & Marina Boulevard, San Francisco 94123.
Call (415)-550-0995 for directions.
Bob Sharp

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