PAUL GERTNER
"Original Instructions Not Included Lecture"

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
7:30 p.m. – Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Miraloma Park Improvement Club
350 O'Shaughnessy Boulevard
San Francisco. California
Free Parking
Advance Purchase - By Friday, August 7
$ 25.00 Misdirections Magic Club Members
$ 30.00 Non-Members
At the Door - $ 35.00 General Admission
Contact Misdirections Magic Shop for more information.
http://www.misdirections.com
(415) 566-2180

Bring Your Magic to a Higher Level with the
Winner of $10,000 Las Vegas Sleight of Hand Challenge
Paul Gertner is recognized by his peers as one of the finest sleight-of-hand magicians in the world today, his first place awards in international competitions in Las Vegas, Madrid and Miami confirms this status. Even David Copperfield has called upon Paul to consult on his TV specials. His original routines, the Cups & Balls with Steel Ball Bearings & the Ring on the Hourglass, have become classics of magic - leaving experts totally amazed. He is also an author of one of the fastest selling books in magic history, “Paul Gertner: Steel & Silver,” which has also been released on DVD in a four-volume set. Paul’s original close-up magic has won First Place awards at every major magic competition including FISM, The IBM, The SAM and he was the winner of the first Siegfried & Roy Gold Lion Award for close-up magic at the $10,000 Las Vegas Desert Magic Seminar Sleight-of-Hand Challenge.
In the world of business, Paul has performed for more than 500 corporations in more than 20 different countries and has made a living as a performer and speaker in the corporate market for more than 30 years. He has lectured at MIT, consulted with corporations and theaters and has been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal… twice.
In the world of entertainment, Paul became a frequent guest on The Tonight Show and was also a personal magic teacher to the late Johnny Carson. Paul has appeared on NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic, HBO, That’s Incredible! And yes… even Mister Rogers Neighborhood. In 1998, he wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed one-man theatrical production “Paul Gertner-Ten Fingers.” This one-man show became the fastest selling play in City Theater’s history. Paul was also invited as a featured performer at the Presidential Inauguration of President George W. Bush
Paul’s lecture will have you taking a second look at the magic that you have purchased, played around with and then placed back on the shelf. As Paul explains: “There are many ingenious props and devices that have been invented by some of the most brilliant minds in magic, but all too often magicians stop thinking as soon as they open the box. They assume all the thinking has been done for them, but that is NOT the case. In this lecture we take a look beyond the “original instructions” and discover that any good magic effect has more potential than most of us see at first glance, if you add your own unique touch!” By sharing a number of his favorite marketed items, including some you probably already own, Paul demonstrates that with a little creativity you can breathe new life into an existing effect, bringing it and your magic to a higher performance level. The selected effects include some that Paul has used to deliver business-marketing messages at both trade shows and sales meetings around the world including a few unpublished routines from Paul’s corporate working repertoire. As a special bonus, Paul will perform an opening Close-Up Show which includes a performance of his classic routines, including The Cups & Steel Balls, Unshuffled & That’s Ridiculous which have been featured on television shows like The Tonight Show, NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic & HBO. Paul also takes questions on any subject and will share his 30+ years of experience in the area corporate magic and trade shows, which is where he has made his living since he was 19 years old.
Do not miss this great opportunity to learn from one of Today’s Real Performers in the Real World.
Paul Gertner will be San Francisco for one night only.
DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!!!

Our own local Master Magician, Alex (Gonzalez) Ramon is now starring as the ZingMaster in Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus!
Oakland - August 12-16
San Jose - August 19-23
Sacramento - August 27-30
http://www.ringling.com
About Alex Ramon:
At 13 years old, Alex became intrigued with magic after a colleague of his father showed him some tricks.· Alex has earned many top awards and honors for his phenomenal magic, including San Francisco Bay Area's Best Stage Magician, the coveted Lance Burton award, given to the National Teenage Champion Magician by the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas, and the National Stage Magic Champion award.· Alex traveled the globe with Disney Live! Mickey’s Magic Show with the world’s most famous mouse for two and a half years, seeing 14 countries, four continents, 656 shows and more than a million people. World class llusionist Alex Ramon summons over a decade of magic experience to bring an unexpected twist to the American circus as he joins the cast of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM SM. Starring as the magical Zingmaster, Alex astounds audiences with his incredible mastery of illusions, all while keeping his nemesis, Mr. Gravity and his gang of Heavies from causing trouble. A true principal of his craft, Alex earned many top awards and honors for his phenomenal magic, including San Francisco Bay Area's Best Stage Magician, the coveted Lance Burton award, given to the National Teenage Champion Magician by the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas, and the National Stage Magic Champion award. But even a master magician can’t learn to make an elephant disappear overnight. So like the tourist who asks directions to Carnegie Hall, Alex says the answer is to practice, practice, practice. But to him, practicing magic is a labor of love. Raised in Richmond, California, Alex developed a deep connection with magic when he was just 13 years-old. His father’s colleague, a magician, often showed Alex magic tricks, and Alex dedicated hours learning and perfecting his technique. Alex’s father took notice of his son’s growing passion and natural talent for magic and bought him a 370-page magic book for Christmas that allowed Alex to take his talent to the next level. . With performance in his heart, Alex began entertaining friends and family. His first successful magic show at a family gathering impressed and astounded so many, Alex decided he wanted perform in front of more audiences. Soon after, he was hired at a local restaurant to perform close-up magic for guests. Alex continued to refine his skills as an entertainer, gained confidence in his abilities, and entered his first competition at the age of 16. Alex, one of the youngest competitors, won second place and began to make a name for himself as a talented magician in the Bay Area. Seen as a popular and acclaimed magician, Alex was asked to be the spokesperson for a popular, state-wide library showcase. Alex could not turn this opportunity down as he had a strong connection to books; Alex learned the art of magic by reading. The admired teenage magician traveled across the state of California and performed in more than 250 magic shows a year. When Alex returned to Las Vegas in 2005, he auditioned for Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show, and skillfully won a spot as a professional illusionist alongside Master Magician Mickey Mouse. Alex traveled the globe with the world’s most famous mouse for two and a half years, seeing 14 countries, four continents, 656 shows and more than a million people. “Magic is universal. It transcends language. At a restaurant in China, I made a coin disappear in front of a little boy. The kid’s face just lit up. I taught him how to perform the trick and he gave me a note written in Chinese that I later learned said “I will practice what you have taught me.” When you see a performer who really loves what they do, they’re not doing it. It’s happening. ”Alex’s talent and dedication put him top of mind when producers Kenneth Feld and Nicole Feld imagined a magical circus– one in which an elephant disappears and a man turns into a tiger. “Here I am in The Greatest Show on Earth. You don’t get any bigger than this. But I’m waiting for the day a kid, maybe 10 years from now, says, you know, ‘I saw you in Ringling Bros. show ZING ZANG ZOOM and now I’m a magician and it’s my passion.’ ”Ready to showcase his remarkable abilities, Alex can’t wait to enthrall and mesmerize Children Of All Ages across the U.S.
The Magic Of Chin-Chin: 'Hocus Refocused'
ONLY 3 SHOWS LEFT!!
Aug. 15 @ 1pm |Aug. 22 @ 1pm |Aug. 29 1pm & 3pm
J'La Chic Theatre39 @ Pier 39
(above the Hard Rock Café)
San Francisco, CA 94133
Chin-Chin, an "International Champion Magician" and S.F.s 3-Time Magician of the Year, invites you to a thought-provoking journey sewn together with illusion, a vivid soundscape, dance, philosophy and imagination. Explore a world of magic seen through the eyes of a Chinese-Korean American. Discover the magic again!
http://www.chin-chin.com

"Magic & More" is back for another great season!
Every Sunday @ 7:00pm
SF Playhouse Theater Stage 2, 533 Sutter St. 2nd Floor, San Francisco
Featuring: Adam Sachs, RJ Owens, Charlie Martin & Fred Anderson plus special guest stars!
$20.00 admission
***Special Misdirections Magic Shop Members $10.00
(415) 646-0776
http://www.comedyonthesquare.com

The San Francisco Ghost Hunt
Meet real ghosts from wild and romantic times gone by. You will enjoy nearly three hours of guaranteed unearthly fun! The Ghost Hunt is delighted to introduce you to San Francisco's most notorious ghosts at 7:00 pm six evenings a week, closed Tuesdays. Call 415-922-5590 to confirm.
$20 person.
**** Misdirections Magic Club 25% off
415-922-5590
http://www.sfghosthunt.com
The San Francisco Ghost Hunt take place year around, in every weather, in a beautiful historic neighborhood in the comfortable Pacific Heights district. The one mile walking tour is in a quiet residential area surrounding a vast well kept park. The locality is free of the usual urban unpleasantness, there is even no business traffic. The Ghost Hunt shows a very local side of San Francisco many have been dying to see. There is one modrate hill, the pace is easy and the views are spectacular. You will enjoy nearly three hours of guaranteed unearthly fun

Teatro ZinZanni featuring Master Magician, Vornin
Set along San Francisco’s historic waterfront, Teatro ZinZanni is a bewitching evening of European Cabaret and Cirque, Divas and Madmen, Spectacle and Sensuality with Live Music and a Gourmet Five-Course Dinner – set in the nightclub of your dreams! Teatro ZinZanni was created by Pacific Northwest non-profit arts and events producer One Reel in 1998 and enjoyed a sold-out 14 month run in Seattle before bringing its antique “spiegeltent” to San Francisco in 2000, now located at its permanent home on Pier 29 along The City’s Embarcadero.Teatro ZinZanni breaks new artistic territory with this intoxicating blend of interactive theater, spectacle, fine arts and fine dining, put together under the artistic direction of One Reel's Norman Langill. The ever changing cast at Teatro ZinZanni features world-class practitioners of some of the oldest and most time honored traditions in entertainment. It is truly an extraordinary ensemble, of a caliber unlikely seen anywhere else in the world. We know you will enjoy the distinctive magic that is created by these incredible talents with fine cuisine and lively music presented in our intimate “jewel box” venue.
Master Magician-Voronin - Known throughout the world as "The Maestro", Ukrainian illusionist Voronin has been described as the essence of Buster Keaton and Jacques Tati. After graduating from the Kiev Children's Studio and Kiev State Circus School, Voronin formed his own theater company, The Theatre of Caliostro. In 1988 he swept first place in magic competitions in Germany, Moscow and Austria. In 1999 he won the Siegfried and Roy prize for Master Magician. When not starring in Teatro ZinZanni, Voronin is one of the most sought–after stars of the European cabaret circuit. An original cast member, Voronin appeared in the very first production of Teatro ZinZanni in 1998.
http://love.zinzanni.org/show.htm