Tom Mullica • Giovanni • Greg Frewin • Daryl
Goldfinger & Dove • John Shryock • Fred Walker
Norm Nielsen • Dana Daniels • Charles Bach • Martin Lewis
Paul Cummins • Falkenstein & Willard • Tom Burgoon

Kansas City Ring #129 organized and hosted a three-day magic event appropriately entitled "The WORKSHOP," on September 30, October 1 & 2, 1999 in St. Joseph, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City. The WORKSHOP's purpose was to offer something different in an age when magic conventions are bountiful. This year's event was a complete sell-out. Over 150 magicians from all over North America paid the nominal $125 fee and attended this unconventional event. Billed as "A Revolutionary New Concept in Learning the Strong Commercial Magic of Today's Working Professionals," the focus was on learning marketable magic routines in a unique, hands-on environment from performers who really know how to work.

Ring #129 brought in some of magic's finest professionals as instructors, including Tom Mullica, Giovanni, Greg Frewin, Daryl, Goldfinger & Dove, John Shryock, Fred Walker, Norm Nielsen, Dana Daniels, Charles Bach, Martin Lewis, Paul Cummins, Glenn Falkenstein & Frances Willard, Tom Burgoon and others to entertain and share with the participants. WORKSHOP attendees were also treated to a wonderful banquet and dinner show honoring Norm Nielsen, and a fabulous Saturday night Stage Show at the historic Missouri Theater at no additional cost. In addition, Giovanni hosted a special late-night cigar smokers magical mixer which had everyone in hysterics.

Some of the highlights of the WORKSHOP were the unique break-out sessions. Participants were able to spend several hours in organized small group settings learning magic hands-on with the performers. During the full group learning sessions, the instruction was enhanced by having a giant screen video projection showing close-ups of all moves, handling, etc.

Over the two and one-half jammed-packed days, the learning opportunities were abundant, but the WORKSHOP also offered several events just for the fun of it. . . the opening night dinner and show, a top-notch close-up show, plus the Saturday night full evening show. According to those who were fortunate enough to attend, the WORKSHOP was a big success.

Here are a few snapshots of just some of the many highlights and people. Hope you enjoy these!

WORKSHOP Executive Director David Sandy greets the WORKSHOP registrants.

John Shryock performing close-up for one of the small groups during the Close-Up show.

Paul Cummins teaches close-up magic during his Learning Session.

Daryl mugs the camera just before his Break-Out Session.

Magical fellowship during the Afterglow Event. John Shryock, Pattrick Przysiecki & Greg Frewin (front row). Goldfinger & Dove (back row).

David Sandy & Giovanni pause for a quick picture.

Glenn Falkenstein & Frances Willard teach mentalism during their small group Break-Out Session.

Martin Lewis and Jay Godwin pose for the camera.

Giovanni, Pattrick Przysiecki & Tracy Catalano at Giovanni's cigar event.

Amanda Vaughn, Greg Frewin and Eric Vaughn following the Saturday night show.

David Sandy, Dove, Giovanni, Robert Rees, unknown registrant, John Shryock, Greg Frewin and Edmund Apperson.

Cathy & Frank LaPlaca in the lobby of the Missouri Theatre.

Gene Turner entertains the crowd before the show at the Missouri Theatre.

Goldfinger & Dove opened the sold-out Saturday night show.

Norm Nielsen with his incredible floating violin.

Norm Nielsen and violin both takes bows during his standing ovation.

Dana Daniels and Luigi the Parrot (far left) emceed the Saturday night show. Audience member assists Dana in this picture.

Charles Bach & Sarah performed numerous illusions on the Saturday night show.

Bob Klostermeyer, Glenn Falkenstein, Frances Willard and Nick Rizzo during the famous Willard Spirit Cabinet.

Martin Lewis and volunteer on stage during the Saturday night show.

Greg Frewin closed the show to a well-deserved standing ovation.

The curtain call following the Saturday night show. Pictured from left to right: Martin Lewis, Glenn Falkenstein, Frances Willard, Norm Nielsen, Sarah Beck, Charles Bach, Greg Frewin, Jack Goldfinger, Dove Goldfinger and emcee Dana Daniels.

IBM Ring 129 President Terry Magelssen handles the technical stuff at the hotel.

Dana Daniels teaches hands-on in his Break-Out session.

WORKSHOP registrants listen intently and learn during a Break-Out session.

Giovanni not only lectures, he entertains!

WORKSHOP registrants have a great time during Tom Mullica's special Learning Session.

Tom Mullica cuts up during his special late-night session.

Charles Bach taught registrants how to do the "Watch Steal" during his Break-Out session.

Tom Mullica as Red Skelton (Freddy the Freeloader) and David Sandy in the Missouri Theatre lobby.

The marquee of the beautiful historic Missouri Theatre.

Norm Nielsen hearing kind words from close friends Glenn Falkenstein and Frances Willard.

Jack Goldfinger teaches up close and personal during his Break-Out Session.