Alan Sands Lecture @IBM Ring216 Silicon Valley
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Ring 216 members and friends,
Join us for a magic lecture by Alan Sands on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, 7:30 p.m-9:45pm.
**Location:**
Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center
588 N. 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
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**About Alan Sands**
Join us for a rare, wide-ranging evening with **Alan Sands**,
Alan is the son of the late “Magician's Magician,” George Sands. Over his father's 86 years of life, he wrote many books on original magic and was most widely known for his "Sandsational Rope" tricks.
It has been said that his rope routines are the foundation for all rope routines performed today, with the exception of the Professor’s Nightmare. His card routines are also staples for many doing close-up and stage magic, including Jeff McBride, to drop one name. George Sands invented moves and developed routines that keep audiences entertained - magicians and laymen alike.
**Magic Lecture Content (7:30PM-9:45pm):**
Lecture fee for paid members of RING216: Free
Lecture fee for nonmembers: $20/person
This Magic Lecture shares the Magic and Legacy of George Sands that you can use immediately when you leave. If will change the way you perform and entertain. "When I combine my father’s 70 years of knowledge and experience with my 30+ years of professional experience as a full-time entertainer, you get over 100 years of first-hand professional advice and some very polished and well-developed routines." - Alan Sands
You will learn effects using coins, cards, ropes, razor blades, balloons, and ESP cards which can be used in close-up, parlor, and stage venues.
George Sands loved to say,
***“Let me teach you everything I know so you will get the hell out of my price range.” ***
Alan continues the same tradition.
**To prepare for this lecture**, come with a deck of cards, a quarter, and a dollar bill. Alan will provide ropes for attendees to use during the lecture.
Hope to see you all there!
Calvin Lou Tong
President
IBM Ring 216 Silicon Valley
[email protected]
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Sign up for Membership
At the lecture, you can sign up for another year of Ring 216 membership and enjoy all the benefits:
* Enjoy this professional lecture and other lectures and workshops at the member price.
* Be eligible to perform in our annual competitions.
* Save on Flea Market tables.
* Take part in raffles and other special members-only events.
* Feel good about supporting a community of magic in the Bay Area.
Membership costs just $25 per year and renews every January. You can renew your membership at any Ring 216 meeting.
The easiest way to pay your yearly dues is by PayPal. Send your payment to [email protected]
Join us for a magic lecture by Alan Sands on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, 7:30 p.m-9:45pm.
**Location:**
Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center
588 N. 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
View map >
**About Alan Sands**
Join us for a rare, wide-ranging evening with **Alan Sands**,
Alan is the son of the late “Magician's Magician,” George Sands. Over his father's 86 years of life, he wrote many books on original magic and was most widely known for his "Sandsational Rope" tricks.
It has been said that his rope routines are the foundation for all rope routines performed today, with the exception of the Professor’s Nightmare. His card routines are also staples for many doing close-up and stage magic, including Jeff McBride, to drop one name. George Sands invented moves and developed routines that keep audiences entertained - magicians and laymen alike.
**Magic Lecture Content (7:30PM-9:45pm):**
Lecture fee for paid members of RING216: Free
Lecture fee for nonmembers: $20/person
This Magic Lecture shares the Magic and Legacy of George Sands that you can use immediately when you leave. If will change the way you perform and entertain. "When I combine my father’s 70 years of knowledge and experience with my 30+ years of professional experience as a full-time entertainer, you get over 100 years of first-hand professional advice and some very polished and well-developed routines." - Alan Sands
You will learn effects using coins, cards, ropes, razor blades, balloons, and ESP cards which can be used in close-up, parlor, and stage venues.
George Sands loved to say,
***“Let me teach you everything I know so you will get the hell out of my price range.” ***
Alan continues the same tradition.
**To prepare for this lecture**, come with a deck of cards, a quarter, and a dollar bill. Alan will provide ropes for attendees to use during the lecture.
Hope to see you all there!
Calvin Lou Tong
President
IBM Ring 216 Silicon Valley
[email protected]
--------------------------------------------
Sign up for Membership
At the lecture, you can sign up for another year of Ring 216 membership and enjoy all the benefits:
* Enjoy this professional lecture and other lectures and workshops at the member price.
* Be eligible to perform in our annual competitions.
* Save on Flea Market tables.
* Take part in raffles and other special members-only events.
* Feel good about supporting a community of magic in the Bay Area.
Membership costs just $25 per year and renews every January. You can renew your membership at any Ring 216 meeting.
The easiest way to pay your yearly dues is by PayPal. Send your payment to [email protected]
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588 North First Street, SJ, CA 95112, 586 N 1st St, San Jose, CA 95112-5305, United States
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