It's the End of an Era

Well, IBM Ring 266 met for its very final time last night at Trinity Baptist Church in Tyler. That's been our regular meeting place for the past (roughly) 9 years, and we're moving to a new location in Tyler. Mark Kilsby (who's served more terms as the Ring's V.P. than anyone cares to count) is a member at that church, so he's been the Keeper of the Keys......and we owed him a hearty thanks for the annoyance of doing that for such a LONG run! The mayor of Tyler issued a proclamation in Mark's honor which was presented by a city Councilman and Linda Gish made him an award adorned with many keys/club members' names. We had a great dinner, although the event was bitter-sweet....but many good things to come down the road!  Merry Christmas to all, by the way!

Mark Kilsby (left, wearing tie) with Tyler city Councilman D. Bowdre

Big coin!

Earlier in March, I assisted my good friend, Mark Kilsby in a show he did in Rosewood, Texas. Took this shot of him at his home later that day.  

'Is this thing real??'

Gone to the dogs

OK, technically speaking....this isn't exactly related to magic........HOWEVER: last week, I was at a planning meeting at David Gish's house (along with George Garrett and Mark Kilsby) and I just felt the need to take a photo of one of David's dogs.....so here it is! [note Mark Kilsbys' foot in the background]. Planning for a big magic event in Tyler for 2015.

Mark Kilsby and Gene Colteaux

Here's a photo I stumbled across tonight......Ring 266's current President, Gene Colteaux and our current Vice President, Mark Kilsby talking outside Lindo Mexico in Tyler one Saturday morning (sometime last Fall).

Coming along..........

Visited with my good friend, Mark Kilsby a few nights ago........spent some time working on my new effect, "Salem's Lottery". I also recently purchased a Ryobi band saw which will be instrumental in creating the wooden tiles needed for that effect.

Mark Kilsby as Santa

Upcoming Ring 266 events

Well, our Ring's V.P., Mark Kilsby, called me two nights ago to discuss some upcoming Ring events. I was tired, had left work late and wasn't in much of a talking mood (although he's a good friend......but you know how it is) anyway......he reminded me of the Chinese auction we'll be having at our February Ring meeting. He also told me about the Ring performing a little pre-banquet walk-around magic at his church's Valentine's Banquet in February. Additionally, he stated that the club would be doing a full stage show as a benefit at his church in March (him to M.C., me to be stage manager). So, busy magic stuff on the horizon.
Both of these events to happen at Trinity Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas (by the way!).