Distribute to each member at your club meeting a copy of the handout you can download HERE. “Tonight we’re going to begin by giving away prizes!” you begin. “Across the top of the matrix please print five adjectives that describe… Read More ›
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Meeting Theme: Anti-Competition Magic Competition
This was a most fun way of getting our members acquainted with our club’s Performance Feedback Form. After giving every attendee an opportunity to look over the feedback forms on each table (with pencils too), three performers presented routines that… Read More ›
Governance: The Why Deck
The first generation of a magic club tends to understand the “why” behind the various programs and procedures in use (since in most cases those in leadership during that first generation put the programs or processes in place). However, it’s… Read More ›
Meeting Activity: Envelope Exchange
A different question pertaining to magic is hand printed on as many envelopes as you have table teams. Some sample questions might be: You get the idea. On the table are also some blank index cards. The envelopes are distributed… Read More ›
Governance: Negotiation 101 White Paper
Differences of opinion and conflicts are bound to occur from time to time in any magic club. Now in a form that you can download and print to aid in discussing with others, here’s a short article focused on a… Read More ›
Our 400th Blog Post!
Click on the picture to view a celebratory one-minute and forty-six second video overview of this blog’s growth.
Meeting Activity: Prizes!
You can download the game board HERE. Everybody wins! After announcing that the meeting is going to begin with the awarding of some prizes, distribute a copy of the handout to each member at your meeting – showing them the… Read More ›
Governance: Maintaining Gratitude White Paper
We know that maintaining a positive perspective on life remains a key ingredient in the life of a magic club leader who hopes to gain and maintain members – bouncing back from the inevitable hard knocks inherent within leadership. Maintaining… Read More ›
Governance: Maintaining Motivation in Yourself and Others
There’s no question about it. Maintaining motivation in a non-profit all-volunteer organization (as compared to motivating employees) requires a unique skill set. Here’s you’ll find an approach we have found particularly applicable as we consider where to encourage each of… Read More ›
Meeting Activity: Ask Me Stickers
In some of our monthly events, a roll of these stickers sit next to the name tags as people enter our room. If that member has a magic trick they’d like to show, they take both a name tag and… Read More ›
Magic Club Leadership Resources 