Denver’s longest running magic show Sleightly Impossible appears at Wonders HUB stage at 40 West. Sleightly Impossible is a one of a kind entertainment experience. Blending the unique styles of two of Denver’s best magicians Gene C Gordon and Matthew Brandt. Creating a truly engaging and exciting entertainment! Comedy and illusion, mystery and magic all come together in “Sleightly Impossible”. A unique and unforgettable entertainment experience, you will not find anywhere else!
We had a night full of amazing performances, awards, farewells, and bottomless Italian food. Our outgoing president, Jeff Jenson, emceed the evening by introducing each performer and performing sleight of hand himself.
James Lopez dazzled us with his coins across routine. He invited two spectators from the audience to join him on stage and made four coins travel invisibly between their hands.
Next up was John Walker, who performed a Jim Murphy themed card trick based on luck and Murphy’s law. John found Jim’s card after going through a few lucky choices.
Lew Wymisner predicted the order of poker chips picked by spectators. He allowed each spectator to select from various poker chips. He asked three spectators to each pick one chip and hold it up. He then correctly revealed his prediction.
Gene Gorden performed the linking rings as a tribute to Dave Elston, who we recently lost. After Gene’s performance, we had a special presentation. Dan Rodriguez, the past national president of the Society of American Magicians and our incoming club president, presented Gene with an achievement award for his thirty-five years of membership and service to the club.
Steve Davis amazed the audience by predicting a phone number important to an audience member. Through help from the audience, he was able to correctly predict the phone number.
Artie Fron performed the classic cups and balls with his own comedic flare. He brought up a child spectator to provide stage cues for the audience to react.
Marty Jewell thanked the club for their support and friendship through silk magic, as she will be moving to Oregon in the new year. She said that she will miss the club and the magic in Denver. Members of the club said their goodbyes.
Jason Fye put his own spin on thumb cuffs. Instead of using tiny cuffs, Jason used a regular playing card instead, which he was able to escape from and perform the trick.
The last performer of the night was Scott McCray, who performed the invisible coin. He brought up a spectator on stage with his invisible coin pouch. He then proceeded to do magic with his pouch and invisible coins.
We want to thank all the performers and the audience for making it a memorable night. We also want to thank Cinzzettis for hosting us and providing us with delicious food and drinks.
With the pandemic in the rearview mirror and a clear road ahead of us, membership in the Mile High Magicians Society has never looked better. So, buckle up and enjoy the ride into 2024.
Our mission to accomplish this is three-fold and is as simple as A – B – C.
The ‘A’ stands for Accountability. And, accountability starts with our governing document, the Constitution and Bylaws of the MHMS. Thanks to the Constitution Revision Task Force created over 6-months ago, we have totally cleaned up and improved this most important document. Within the next few days, you will receive an email that includes a copy of the proposed Constitution and Bylaws and a ballot. Only current Active members are eligible to vote.
The ’B’ stands for Benefits. Specifically, I am talking about benefits of membership. We can be more than just a magic club that meets once a month. Starting is 2024, there will be more opportunities for our membership to participate, perform, and learn. Also, we will offer more group events and field trips away from the normal meeting space. Psss…. Your Executive committee is working on some great field trips. More on that soon!
The ’C’ stands for Create Cash Flow. Since the pandemic, we have not put on a public show and have not done a good job collecting membership dues. Without cash, the club cannot provide great benefits. Remember… the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, so we can bring back the public show and invite the dozens of longtime club supporters back to the club.
I am excited to serve as your President in 2024. We have an amazing Executive Committee and some great events in the works. Hold on for the ride!
Dan Rodriguez ~ President, MHMS | email me | Call me (303) 510-5120
Hey SYM rs it’s that time again time for a meeting. The meeting will be this Thursday at 6 PM at the new location listed below for this meeting. We will be going back over rope magic and some of the things that we learned last year as well as a few surprises. See you then Vesper.
Join us for the 2024 kickoff, an evening where magic and surprises await. We begin with the important installation of our new officers, marking a new era of leadership and innovation for our society. This transition sets the stage for a vibrant future in the magical arts.
After the installation, we’ll review our new Constitution and Bylaws, gearing up for a future vote that promises to shape our society’s path. The evening will then transform into a showcase of surprise magical performances, displaying the extraordinary talents of our members. This event is not just a meeting; it’s a celebration of our magical legacy and a glimpse into the exciting future of the Mile High Magicians Society. Prepare to be enchanted and inspired as we embark on this spellbinding journey together!
Please remember to pay your dues so you may vote on the changes to the Constitution and Bylaws.
If you would like to perform please email us.
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Greetings fellow MHMS Members,
For as long as I can remember, fall has remained my favorite time of year. Perhaps it’s because I was born in November, making fall the very first season I experienced. Regardless of the reason, I can’t help but cherish every aspect of autumn – the vibrant colors, the joy of holidays, the delightful changes. Each year, it feels like I’m reliving it for the first time. In recent years, I’ve focused on living positively in the present moment, and it makes perfect sense to celebrate the beautiful transitions in both the seasons and life itself. When discussing happiness, gratitude often emerges as a key factor. Like many people, we tend not to spend enough time acknowledging what we’re grateful for, but we should.
Thus, I’m profoundly grateful to be a part of such an incredible club. Every member is invaluable, and I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you. Without your support, MHMS would not thrive as it does. Additionally, I’m thankful for the opportunity to have served on the board each year I did. We, the board, consistently worked our hardest to bring you the meetings and lectures you deserve.
Once again, my heartfelt gratitude goes out to each and every one of you.
Jeff Jenson
President, MHMS | email me | Call me (303) 378-1112
Ps. 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.
An Evening of Odd!
Our fearless leader, Mark Strivings, emceed our annual Evening of Odd. Karen Wake outdid herself with the ghoulish food and drink.
Jeff and Karen Wake dressed as the Addams Family, and Uncle Fester (Jeff) made a light bulb light up in his mouth!
Dr. Morticia Frankenstein (Marty Jewell) amazed us with her tossed-out eye, which she could use to see through a jumbo deck of cards and name your chosen one.
Mark Strivings performed a Larry Becker act about Lucrezia Borgia and her poison ring.
Louis Peacock had a silver tube where a red heart appeared and changed into a purple then black heart, and finally into a beautiful silk fountain.
Glenn Proulx showed us his Sefalaljia Box where a bell rang, a block of wood fell off a rope, a puff ball floated into a goblet, and the spirits drank some milk out of a glass.
Bruce Spangler showed us a video of Harry Anderson performing Bruce’s “You Do Voodoo” routine, which Bruce invented and sold.
Chad Wonder mixed up staple guns and his volunteer correctly picked the staple guns that were void of staples, so he wouldn’t hurt himself or his helper.
Jason Fye lost a card in the deck and only had 3 minutes to find it before a fake explosion went off. We all survived!
Gene Gordon had an empty candy bag that filled up with Halloween Candy!
Rich Nakata performed a Cut and Restored Rope trick where he cut and tied six knots into the rope and then restored it!
It was a bitterly cold night in Denver, and 29 members showed up to see Jonathan Levit perform and lecture while he was in town. We gave him 3 random numbers, and the total mysteriously appeared on a mini chalkboard! Three spectators selected 3 random cards, and he divined all of them mentally. A couple of cards ended up inside a completely empty card box! The trick was called Just In Case. Jonathan’s card at any number really fooled us. He performed different methods of his Stranger Routine, which was amazing! He also performed a nice jumbo dice and card trick where the prediction was off to the edge of the stage, and the random cards and dice matched, but the backs were different and so was the dice color.
Price: Adults $19.99, Seniors (65 & older) $14.99, Kids (4-12) $8.99
Join us for the Mile High Magicians Society’s annual holiday banquet! Dinner will commence at 6:00 PM, followed by a show at 7:30 PM. Come and make new friends while reuniting with old ones.
If you would like to perform please email us.
Date: Monday November 20th, 2023
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $20 members. – $30 non-members.
Childrens Haven
2600 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80227
A bit about Keith Leff: Keith is a native of the Kansas City area and began his magical journey at age seven. That was when he received a “Hat full of Magic” magic kit for Christmas. After he opened the box, the rest of the unwrapped presents remained untouched until the day after Christmas, when his mother made him open the rest of his gifts. He was immediately smitten and bitten by the magic bug. A magician lived next door to Keith growing up, and another magician also lived next door to his grandmother as well, where he spent much of his time as a youth. Both men encouraged Keith in his magical pursuits, and became mentors to him as a young boy. It’s no wonder, as Keith likes to say, “Sometimes we pick our careers, sometimes our careers pick us.” It was definitely latter in his case.
Keith earned a B.S. in Mass Communications and a Minor Degree in Public Relations from Kansas State University. He earned his way through school as a bartender, performing magic behind the bar to increase his tips. He then went on to perform magic part-time as he worked in the Marketing Department at Sprint for five years before starting his own business, Magicreations, where he performs full-time as one of the most successful and sought after magical entertainers in the field.
While Keith attributes much of his phenomenal success to hard work, determination, and dedication, he recognizes his God given talent as a blessing. Anyone who has had the privilege of seeing Keith and his mystifying magic knows he creates spectacular magic that is nothing like they have ever witnessed before. And for people who have yet to have the opportunity of crossing paths with him, well, you are in for an extraordinary experience you will never forget. After all, Keith is Magically Memorable!
Keith has a lot of great stuff for sale as well, please see the PDF here