Local magic legend Suzanne and long-time IBM member Tom Crone were honored at Ring 19’s annual banquet. Suzanne is a favorite at Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle and was awarded Close …
Suzanne, Tom Crone honored at Ring 19 banquet
Author: Doug Trouten
Bill “Darnay” Von Stocken passes away
Bill Von Stocken who performed as “Darnay” and was a Twin Cities SAM, IBM (Merlin) and FCM member, died Tuesday, April 24, four days after being moved to hospice care. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. April 30 at Faith Covenant Church in Burnsville.
Magic cartoons by Mike Wilke
In addition to being a long-time magician, Mike Wilke is an active cartoonist. His magic cartoons can be seen in The Linking Ring, the official magazine of the International Brotherhood …
Save the date: Ring 19 picnic Aug. 25
It’s not too soon to mark your calendar for Ring 19’s annual picnic, coming Aug. 25, 2018.
July 9 theme: Packs small, plays big
The holy grail for many magicians is an act that “packs small, plays big.” Join us July 9 as we explore magical effects with an impact greatly exceeding the size of the props.
Madden, Sonie win 2017 Ring 19 Presidents’ Challenge
Noah Sonie and Michael Madden took top honors in IBM Ring 19’s annual “Presidential Challenge,” held Dec. 11.
Ring 19 election news
The Ring19 election was held Dec. 11, 2017. Michael Callahan was elected vice president, and will automatically become president next year. Noah Sonie advanced to president, while Tom Crone moved to the position of immediate past president.
Meet a Member: Mike Wilke
Mike Wilke’s fascination with magic and drawing goes back to his childhood. His magic-themed cartoons appear monthly in The Linking Ring magazine.
Minnesota Magic Calendar
Need a little more magic in your life? Check out this calendar for live magic performances and attend other magic events in the Twin Cities. (And feel free to submit your own events — see the link at the bottom of the calendar page.)
Noah Sonie sweeps 2016 presidents’ challenge
Noah Sonie took first place honors in both close-up and parlor magic categories at the Ring 19 2016 contest. Other magicians honored included Dennis Anfang, Dan Koopmans, Tom Crone and David Gamut.