September 2019 Ring Report
- Ring Report submitted by Dennis Chan -
The September meeting is the Vancouver Magic Circle’s annual auction. This is the night where members auction off some of their magic equipment that they don’t want or use anymore. Some items were brand new and some were collector’s items. Items ranged from box magic , books, magic publications, DVDs and some VHS cassette tapes for those who still have a VHS machine. There wasn’t as many books or DVDs being auctioned off as in the past years.
Jordan Vo was the auctioneer for the evening. He did a great job in keeping the items moving quickly. Bryn Williams was the runner bringing the bought items to the buyers. The auction is always a fun filled event. “Hagglese” is the official language at our auctions. Buyers and sellers could be heard throughout the hall as buyers and sellers were trying to get the best prices for the items. The bidding was fast, furious and hilarious. There were plenty of bargain basement deals for everyone. Care Elise Dyck and Wiley Allen were on their computers making sure that all items bought and sold were properly recorded in order to avoid any mix-ups or missing items and that all of the costs matched the purchases. Every year it seems like a lot of sellers went home with more “stuff” than they brought to sell.
The business portion of the meeting included the Halloween meeting, the Halloween dress up contest and the Halloween themed contest for the Tip Top and Tootsie trophy. The members were also reminded about the Three of Clubs magic convention which takes place from Friday, November 8 through to Sunday, November 10. Alex Zander and Billy Hsueh are in charge of this event. We have a special guest coming to the convention, Piff the Magic Dragon. Members were also reminded about the club’s annual Christmas Pot Luck dinner to be held on Thursday, November 14 at the hall.
Cameron Minty provided the refreshments. He brought macaroni and cheese and chili. Wiley Allen brought some chips and snacks. Many thanks to guest Tim Mustart for bringing some cupcakes. Bryn Williams took photos of the evening’s events. Cameron Minty did the videography.
Shawn Farquhar was the top seller in the auction. Don’t forget to see new show Hidden Wonders before the show is finished.
Three former VMC members have rejoined before the auction. There were 36 members and 4 guests in attendance.
