The MHMS November meeting and evening of close-up magic.  See these talented members live and in person on two stages with your hosts John Walker and Gene Gordon:

• James Lopez
• Shawn Popp
• Lew Wymisner
• Gerald Robinson
• Stuart Hayner

Come celebrate a magical evening with your fellow magicians and friends and feel free to bring friends or family members because this is an open meeting!

Remember, the Society of Young Magicians (S.Y.M.) meets prior to the regular meeting every month at 6:00pm, please come early and participate.

We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who want to take an active role in the MHMS’s future. Serving as an officer is a fantastic way to make a meaningful impact. You MAY nominate yourself or others with their consent.

Here are the fantastic benefits:

• Free membership to the club,
• Membership dues paid for the I.B.M. and the S.A.M.
• No lecture fees lectures during your term!

Key Dates:

• Nominees will be formally announced at next month’s meeting.
• Voting will commence on October 1st.

Qualification Requirements:

• The President and Vice-President must have been members of The Mile High Magicians for the two years prior to their election (it’s recommended that presidential candidates have prior MHMS board experience).
• The positions of Treasurer, Sergeant at Arms, and Secretary are open to all members.
• All officers must be 21 years of age or older and a member of the Mile High Magicians during the 2023 year.
• Willing to donate approximately 20 hours of your time in 2024.

Please email me if you are interested or would like to nominate someone for a position on the board serving your fellow members.

Jeff Jenson
President, MHMS | email me | Call me (303) 378-1112

Greetings, fans of the mysterious! The Annual “Evening of Odd” is just around the corner. On Thursday, October 12th at 7:00 PM at Children’s Haven, a unique gathering of magicians, illusionists, eccentrics, and lovers of the supernatural will assemble for an evening brimming with eerie wonders for your entertainment!

Don’t be scared, as always we’re diving deep into the realm of odd, unusual and even scary magic. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! Prepare for an evening of magical surprises that will both astonish and unsettle you. The Wakes (Karen) will once again to provide jaw-dropping decorations and deliciously unsettling food. I can’t wait to experience it all!

Whether you’re performing or simply attending, we hope to see you! This event is always one of the highlights of our club’s year, and it’s an experience you won’t want to miss. Join us for an Evening of Odd.

Date: Thursday August 10, 2023
Time: 7:00pm
Fee: $15.00 for members. $20.00 for non-members.

We’re not even 100% sure what our longtime friend Doc (aka Brent Warren) is going to do! In fact, below is what Doc sent us, which is why we chose to not interpret it: What we DO know is that it will be amazing and worth every second of your time so make sure you circle your calendar.

My magic life:
Early years to date
Lessons learned along the way.
My favorite tricks / performers.

Greetings fellow MHMS Members,

The Knights of Columbus has allowed us to use their facility at no charge and in return we want to give back with a thank you show. This is to show our appreciation for the Knights and their families. This show will take place on our regular July meeting date (Thursday, July 13 @ 7pm), you and your family are all welcome to attend.
Performers will be:  Steve Davis, Chad Wonder, John Walker, Gerald Robinson, Glenn Proulx, Gene Gordon and Dan Rodriguez…What a great line up!

Last month we had a lecture by Marcos Waldemar and WOW! He had some killer effects and well thought out routining. If you missed the lecture, then you missed out. We only have a few lectures lined up for the year you definitely don’t want to miss.

Remember, if have any shows or events you would like the members to know about, please email us and we will put this on the Website and in the Newsletter.

Jeff Jenson
President, MHMS | email me | Call me (303) 378-1112

This month, we had two fantastic nights. The first was our regular meeting themed as a lecture “How to Routine Your Magic” presented by Jeff Jenson. The second one was a great lecture given by Marcos Waldemar.

Our Thursday meeting started off with Jeff Jenson sharing how he turned his TNR toilet paper act into a well-structured routine. He emphasized the importance of selecting music that complements the flow and beats of your performance.

During Shawn Preston’s act, he realized that his music was a few seconds off from matching the timing of his performance. To quickly fix the issue, he simply rolled up both sleeves, and that solved the problem. Sometimes, the solution can be that simple. If you’re considering adding music to your act, start with walk-on and walk-off music, and then build upon it.

Joe Givan and Carole Massie emphasized the significance of engaging and connecting with the audience during your show. They explained that paying attention to the audience’s reactions, such as their “oohs” and “ahs,” can provide valuable feedback on which tricks worked well and how your patter was received. They also stressed the importance of maintaining eye contact and scripting your performance.

Tara Headberg recommended always facing your audience, standing at a 45-degree angle towards them, ensuring that both the audience and any helpers can see and hear you clearly. The key thing to remember is to always be prepared to recover when something goes wrong, as it’s a possibility that should be anticipated.

For trade shows, it’s important to highlight the key points for the company you’re representing. If the music suddenly stops, have a patter trick ready to keep the momentum going. Additionally, when using instrumental music, keep the volume low. Your music should enhance the magic without overpowering it. Always allow time for applause, greet your audience at the beginning, and express gratitude for attending your show. It’s crucial to practice and time your act and consider using video or audio equipment to help you improve your skills.

Marcos Waldemar’s featured an opening performance where he delighted us with a variety of fun magic tricks. One of the highlights was a card trick called “Card at Any Number,” where he amazed us by accurately guessing a chosen card’s position in the deck. He also demonstrated “The Tree and The Better Half,” a clever trick involving torn cards that were later matched perfectly. Marcos explained his usage of the Penelope Principle in one of his tricks and showcased his skillful handling of the Erdnase Color Change. Additionally, he astounded us with a trick using business cards and amazed our senses with a candy wrapper that smelled like the flavor we named. Finally, he showcased his unique pet fly, which miraculously located a spectator’s chosen card. ~ Glenn Proulx, secretary

Come see, as well as perform, your favorite Parlor magic trick for the club.

Commonly seen as magic and mind tricks, Mentalism is much more than playing with someone’s psyche and is more about utilizing one’s body language and the science of psychology to predict and suggest actions.  This month’s SYM meeting, we will be learning some mental magic.  Come learn some amazing things and stay for the Mile High Magicians Society (MHMS) meeting after!

Greetings fellow MHMS Members,

Half way through the year and we have had some fantastic meetings with great feedback! Last months meeting was as always a treat to learn some closeup magic. My hats off to Gene Gordon for organizing a fun time for all that attended.

We also had a special lecture by Chad Long brought in by member Shawn Preston. Funny, witty and awesome material. Then a few days later we had Penn & Teller Fool Us winner David Parr come in a give a lecture for the club, then 2 shows at The Theater of Dreams. David was very informative and had some really great material to share.

Want to get on stage? We’re looking for members to volunteer their time for our next meeting which is also a show here at the Knights of Columbus to thank their members for the gracious use of their space. Please email me if you’re interested.

The board has been hard at work to bring in amazing lectures to Denver and working on making each meeting fun and engaging! Keep your eye on this news letter and you will see whats happening next!

If you have any shows or events you would like the members to know about, please email us and we will put this on the Website and in the Newsletter. See you at the next meeting!

We are off and running towards a spectacular year.

Jeff Jenson
President, MHMS | email me | Call me (303) 378-1112

Thursday May 11, 2023 Magic Teach In Night.  21 attendees including the teachers. Rainy Night. Four tables, Four Teachers:  Matthew Brant, James Lopez, Gene Gordon and Nate Reeves. Students rotated to the teachers’ tables.

Matthew Brant did the basic two in the hand, one in the pocket sponge ball trick. He likes to say, you would think there are two balls in my hand but these are magic/special balls etc. and then shows the three in the hand.  Then he did the matchbook trick, it looks more impressive if you burn the whole book and only one match is left un-burnt. Great stuff!

James Lopez taught coins. He had us shake our hands, then stopping them to look at your hands in a relaxed position. Then he taught a retention pass that you could use in a coins-across routine. Your hands need to look relaxed and as natural as possible while palming a coin.

Nate Reeves did that fun rubber band magic!  We learned the Jumping rubber band, the Torn and Restored Rubber band and Crazy Sam’s Handcuffs.  We used a #16 band.  Two different colors of rubber bands can make the visual much better for the Crazy Sam’s Handcuffs.

Gene Gordon taught card tricks complete with “lecture notes”! He showed “Prediction Caught” where the prediction card gets the mate sandwiched between two cards that end up being the mates to the prediction card also.  The effect called ‘Numbers” does the same thing of bringing the 4 matching cards together, but in a totally different way which is just as amazing. Then he started out with what looked like “Triumph” but ended with a straight flush at the end.  He calls this “Straight Flush Slop” and it is his own personal handling.

Chad Long performed Al Dente his chewed and restored spaghetti, Priority Mail and Spineless book test. We were in awe! He knitted a silk in seconds and showed us a cool new handling of Bounce No Bounce. Chad’s Now Look Here card trick and Scratch was also a fun trick.

David Parr performed the 21-cent trick, showed us a cool way to use a Svengali deck for ACAAN. He taught us his Fast and Loose string trick and ended up performing his Hand of Fate poker hand trick