A Day Of Magic 2026 – Saturday April 25

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The annual “Day of Magic” will be held on Saturday, April 25th at Blue Springs Christian Church, Blue Springs, MO 64014.

This year, we’re offering a great schedule of events and some special features.

Doors open at 11:00 am. Admission is complimentary for Ring 129 and S.A.M. 38 members.

Non-members may attend for a fee of $20.00, which covers admission for the full day and includes one swap table.

Instead of the traditional Ring Auction, a Magic Flea Market will be conducted until 2:00 pm. Members are welcome to bring items to sell, set their own prices, engage in trades and bartering, and collect payments directly.

Please note that the Ring will not facilitate transactions; all sellers are responsible for handling their own sales and collections. It is strongly recommended to bring cash for convenience.

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KC Magic News March 2026

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RING 129. HEART OF AMERICA RING. Meets first Thursday of every month at AT BOWERY THEATER  (BEHIND WESTPORT FLEA MARKET) 817 PENNSYLVANIA, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111 President: Kelly Rusk, 

Ring 129 report for March 2026.

Note new meeting place, just down the block from our previous location.

         On February 21st we held our annual contest for magician of the year, under a new format. Instead of having separate contests for stage and close-up acts, we combined the two into a single contest, which was made possible by using an overhead camera which enabled spectators to get a clear view of the close-up acts.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK

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April 2026 RING 129 – Presidential Column

Opportunity

During an interview, David Copperfield was asked what one piece of advice he would give to a young magician. His advice was to take every opportunity
to perform. No matter the size or significance of the show, perform as much as you can. It is a given that sufficient time has been spent in practice
and rehearsal to achieve proficiency. But at some point we have to show a magic trick to an audience, whether one-on-one or a small group. It is these opportunities
to perform where we hone our routines and learn the real world lessons that only experience can teach us.

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