Mid-Cities Magic Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month at The Cotton Patch restaurant located 461 East I-20 in Arlington, Texas. Performing magicians seeking to improve their skills and to share their wisdom and experience with other magical entertainers are invited to join the monthly meetings in the Meeting Room from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
One of the greatest friends to magic in Texas, Van McGee was a long-time member of area magic clubs in North Texas, including the Fort Worth Magicians Club, the "Bruce Chadwick" Society of American Magicians Assembly 128, the Dallas Magic Clubs, Inc. and a regular contributor to the Monday evening group and the Mid-Cities Magic Circle.
After fighting a three-year and longer battle with cancer, Van passed away on February 25th, 2022. He will be missed. Van was active in area Jujitsu organizations, a computer science and math instructor at Dallas College/North Lake Campus, and a member of the Catholic Church.
In magic circles, Van was recognized always for his kindness and generosity. He was always ready to share his vast skills, particularly with coins and cards, and had an encyclopedic memory of magic history, both local and national. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians, and the Texas Association of Magicians.
Many people new to magical entertainment remember Van's influence as a gifted teacher and mentor. Even those with professional experience as performers enjoyed sharing ideas and approaches to popular and familiar routines as well as exploring unique and creative approaches to methods, techniques, and handlings.
Thank you, dear friend, for all your gifts. Rest in Peace.
"Vanishing an Object in an Unusual Way" is the theme for March. We'll share ideas, experiences, and routines helpful for you when you find yourself performing the role of the emcee at the banquet, the club gathering, the corporate event, the "big show," or wherever good folks gather.
After the program we'll have open mic, so bring some work in progress or just something you enjoy sharing,
We meet at The Cotton Patch restaurant located at 461 Hwy I-20, Arlington, Texas, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. We eat from 6:00-7:15 p.m. [take advantage of the Tuesday night "chicken fried chicken" special!] The program begins at 7:15. We wrap at 8:30 p.m.
See you in March!
We meet at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 465 East I-20, Arlington, Texas. For more information, call Geoffrey "Doc" Grimes
at 972-740-3125.