Greetings to all Magicians and Magic Aficionados,

S.A.M. Assembly 31 and I.B.M. Ring 10 are pleased to announce an exciting new piece of the Indianapolis magic scene. We are launching Indy Magic Lectures.

What is Indy Magic Lectures? It is a new organization dedicated to bringing the best magic lectures to Central Indiana. Assembly 31 and Ring 10 will no longer sponsor lectures. Indy Magic Lectures ("IML") will sponsor all magic lectures beginning in August 2008.

What is the cost of joining IML and what are the requirements to join? Anyone may be a member of the IML. Members of SAM Assembly 31, IBM Ring 10 and FCM who are 18 years of age or older may become a Full Member of the IML for an annual membership fee of $70. Anyone under the age of 18 may become an Associate Member for an annual membership fee of $30. The parent of any IML Associate Member may also become an Associate Member by paying an annual membership fee of $30. Any one over the age of 18 who is not a member of one of the local magic clubs and lives within Central Indiana (Marion, Morgan, Shelby, Hancock, Hamilton, Boone, Johnson, and Hendricks counties) will be required to pay an additional $25 annual maintenance fee.

Why should I join IML? All IML members and associate members are guaranteed admission to at least 6 magic lectures each year! In the past, 6 lectures would have cost you $90 if you were an IBM, SAM or FCM member. This new flat rate "subscription series" structure will save you at least $20 per year. That's six lectures for less than the price of five lectures. Additionally, beginning in August, the cost for attending the lecture if you are not a member of IML will increase to $25 per lecture. The price structure for spouses and children will remain the same as in the past. IML is an extremely economical way to see and learn quality magic.

Is there any benefit for joining IML early? Definitely! A Certificate of Charter membership suitable for framing and your membership card.

Will this eliminate our local SAM and IBM and FCM groups? No. We want to keep strong magic clubs. The annual maintenance fee for those who are not members of magic clubs is to encourage everyone to continue to participate in the local magic clubs. The clubs will continue to meet monthly and do all of the fun things they presently do.

How do I join Indy Magic Lectures? Send a check or pay cash to Assembly 31's treasurer, Jay Newby at 5202 E North St., Indianapolis, IN 46219, Phone 317 359-4464. Please make the checks payable to SAM 31 and write IML on the Memo line. Jay is also accepting Assembly 31 dues ($10).

What if we don't get enough interest in IML to make it viable? If we do not obtain at least 30 Full Members signed up by August 1 we will refund everyone's money and Assembly 31 and Ring 10 will continue to sponsor magic lectures as they have in the past. However we have no doubt that IML is a superior way of offering lectures and that we will get more than 30 charter members.

What if I have more questions? Contact either Steve Spence (722-0429), Jim Croop (726-0811) or Mike Engle (933-2639).