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mmreed Inner circle Harrisburg, PA 1432 Posts |
Magic clubs have long been the proving grounds for many budding magicians. The camaraderie and fellowship among magicians is to be commended. There is something special about a meeting of magi. Many times the best magic is learned in the small huddled groups at a local gathering – the information usually far surpassing DVDs and books.
But what happens when things change… when things become more political than magic? When things become “in crowds” and “out crowds”? How does a magic group function when there is division among the masses? A magic club should be about one thing – bringing members together to share magic and foster each other in the growth of magic. It shouldn’t be focused more on competitions, awards, and stashing club funds away and not spending them to enrich the magic of the members - all at the hinderance of fostering magic. I would like to know the community’s thoughts on this. What is your idea of a good club? How do you feel club funds should be spent? What’s more important – competitions or teaching/sessions? What is the most important thing to you about a club? Those in clubs, what are some things you dislike? and like? I would really like to see a good response to this post - I am wokring on putting together an article on magic clubs and the value they offer, as well as the obstacles people encounter with them. Thanks!
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mormonyoyoman Inner circle I dug 5,000 postholes, but I have only 2440 Posts |
All clubs should have the members in mind, first and foremost. There have been many, many times when local clubs fall apart because the membership is disenfranchised, when major decisions are made and the membership is excluded (and condemned, when questions are asked).
I've seen clubs where club funds were spent on personal "business trips" for the president and veep. These two things are exactly what happened to an Oklahoma SF & comics club that went back to the early days of fandom, yet fell apart in the 1980s. And I loved that club. So these are two things which a club should not be. What ought a club be? The members' needs coming first, it would make sense to find out (surveys, letters, e-mails, chatter around the area) what the needs of local members ARE. There actually are some places where people just want to get together and show each other their latest flourishes. But magic clubs can be so much more -- For instance, it's entirely possible to help orphans, widows, homeless, and the disabled by means of magic. Co-ordinated planning, structure, and delegation makes it happen - which gives an organization a reason to exist. Other examples? Teaching magic to newcomers, especially youngsters. Personal involvement can turn the tide of internet self-amusement. With the numbers and power of an organization, entire plays (genuine stories) of magic could be produced and presented to local communities. (If variety shows aren't popular, offer stories.) The possibilities are endless. *jeep! --Grandpa Chet *jeep! --Grandpa Chet
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