David Williams
Magicians love a full house. The Middle Tennessee Magic Club, also known as “The Sam Walkoff Ring,” is looking for just that at the Razzle Dazzle Magic Show XXII. The performance is being held at 7:02 p.m. on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts.
All the club’s meetings and events are scheduled for 7:02 p.m. because it is memorable. People will remember the time and remember to come.
Six talented members of “The Sam Walkoff Ring” in Murfreesboro will display their magical talents this weekend. Each one has a unique history of performing magic.
“We don’t do tricks—we present wonder and mystery,” said David Williams, performer in the show and Immediate Past President of the Middle Tennessee Magic Club. David has been performing since age 13 and is known for comedy magic.
“Magic is an excuse not to grow up,” said Tom Gibson, vice president of The Sam Walkoff Ring. Magicians want to give the audience something to remember and bring adults back to their childhood.
Alan Fisher, webmaster of the club’s award-winning website, has been an entertainer for over 40 years. While he won’t be performing in this show, his goal is to make the audience happy. “We’re big kids,” Alan said, “and we want that in our audience.”
Tyler Croney
The Middle Tennessee Magic Club has about 25 active members, and Tyler Croney is the youngest at age 14. This will be Tyler’s second performance in a Razzle Dazzle Magic Show. This young performer is only beginning to make his mark as a magician, but is already an active member in the club.
The only full-time professional entertainer in the club, Gary Flegal, will be striking the audience with a performance of mentalism, also known as psychic entertainment. Gary was voted “Entertainer of the Year” in Nashville’s Parent Magazine and is a crowd favorite.
Blaine Litte has been performing street magic for many years. His specialty is slight of hand and card tricks. Blaine will be bringing a combination of illusions and mentalism to the stage during Razzle Dazzle.
Wayne Lovell, performing as Professor Waldo McGillicuddy, is skilled in family entertainment. He is entertaining for kids of all ages and will astonish the crowd at this year’s Razzle Dazzle show.
Dr Gary Flegal
The Middle Tennessee Magic Club is Ring 252 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. The club meets on the first Tuesday of every month, except for January and June when they have alternate events.
Each meeting has a theme, usually including a mini-lecture by a member or guest. The next meeting, held May 7, features children’s routines with a mini-lecture titled “Parties for Small Children.” The club welcomes anyone interested in magic to visit one of their meetings.
In addition to The Razzle Dazzle Magic Show, the club has a Fall Festival of Magic scheduled for Nov. 8 and 9.
The shows are for adults and children of all ages. “Whatever your personality is, magic will find a way to fit in,” Tom said.
Tickets for The Razzle Dazzle Magic Show XXII can be purchased at The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts box office, at boroarts.org/tickets and at J. Mullins Jewelry & Gifts. Adult tickets are $10; tickets for children under 12 are $5.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday every month at 7:02 p.m. in the North Boulevard Church of Christ, 1112 N. Rutherford Blvd., Murfreesboro.
