KIDabra Chapter #1
“The Chapter that Started it All!”
KIDabra Chapter #1
Call  856-768-2281  Today for More Information
Members From NJ, PA, DE Areas
Dennis Michael, President
Tom McDonnell, Vice-President
Peter Cuddihy, Treasurer
Do you want to join a group of entertainers that just focus on children and family entertainment?
Contact this Chapter for more information.
2011-2012 Schedule
(Subject to Change)
4th Monday of the Month (Sept-May) With Exceptions based on Holidays Christmas,Memorial Day, & Banquet
7:00PM Until 11:00PM
2034 Lambert Ave, Atco NJ 08004
856-768-2281
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  • September 26th, 2011: Conference and Convention Purchases

    Member's will update the group on their Conference and Convention experiences and purchases. Members can demonstrate/discuss what they bought!

    Since our 2011 Banquet, Chapter Members attended:

    • IBM National Convention
    • SAM National Convention
    • Abbott's Convention
    • KIDabra Conference
    • Magic Live Convention
    • MAES Convention
  • October 24th, 2011: Axtell Night
  • Members will bring their Axtell Puppets and Products for a group Picture and Puppet Fun!

  • November 28th, 2011: Topic:
  • Bob Little's Super Sunday is November 27st


  • December 19th, 2011: Third Monday
  • Holiday Party, Please bring Food, Treats, Drinks, and Magic.

  • January 23rd, 2012: Update On the KIDabra Chapter 1 Conference on Feb 12th, 2012
  • 1. Election Night and Chapter Dues are Due! ($25.00: Checks made out to KIDabra Chapter 1)

    2. Collection of Magic for the Conference Chinese Auction.

    3. Routines that focus on what members will be doing at the conference and who will be assisting with the Conference. We will gather routines for the "Magic Hat Chinese Auction."

    4. Video Taping your Show

  • February 12th, 2012: Third Annual KIDabra Chapter #1 Conference
  • Keynote Lectures are: Ken Scott, Duane Laflin and Steve Petra

    9:00 AM - 10:00 PM All Day Event

    Location: Holiday Inn, 2175 Marlton Pike (Rt 70), Cherry Hill, NJ

    PreRegistration and KIDabra Members $35.00

  • February 27th, 2012: Comedy Night
  • Magic to make the Audience Laugh. Comedy Magic that is Funny.

    Website Design For Magicians and Clowns. Free Website for those who want one. Details for Domain name and Hosting will also be discussed.

  • March 26th, 2012: Lecturer: To Be Announced
  • Routines that focus on a "Family Audience Show" with or without the involvement of a child assistant.

  • April 23rd, 2012: (Third Monday due to Easter Sunday/Monday) Show and Evaluation of Show.
  • Full length Magic show by a member.

  • May 23rd, 2012: Do a Trick Month.
  • You can present a trick of choice this month.

     

    Bob Little's Super Sunday is June 10th, 2012

     

  • June 10th or 24th, 2012 (Third/Fourth Monday): KIDabra Banquet Social & Show ($30 per Person)
  • Date: Monday, June 18th or 24th, 2012
    Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
    Location: Shannon's Country House Catering Hall
    Street: 490 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ 08004
    City/Town: Atco, NJ
    Entertainment: To Be Announced
    Price for Meal: $30 per Person
    Requirement: Choice of meal (Chicken, Flounder or Steak and number of persons attending. Open to Public (Family, Friends, Magicians)

     

  • July: No Meeting Because of Upcoming KIDabra 21th Anniversary Conference


  • August 13th and 14th, 2011 Biz Builders: KIDabra International Business Builder Sessions in Pigeon Forge, TN


  • August 14th-18th, 2011 KIDabra International Conference: Pigeon Forge, TN


Mission Statement:
  • To promote and maintain harmonious fellowship among those interested in children's magic as an art,
  • To maintain and improve the ethics of the magical profession,
  • And to foster, promote and improve the art of magic for children and family amusement and entertainment

KIDabra International Chapter#1 was was founded on August 19, 2005 by the following Seven Members:
  1. Dennis Michael Dowhy
  2. Thomas McDonnell
  3. Joann McDonnell
  4. Michael Miller
  5. Jeff Carson
  6. Donna Horn
  7. Dennis James Eleuteri

Shortly thereafter, the following also joined and become Charter Members:

  1. Peter Cuddihy
  2. Ralph Armstrong
  3. Jane Armstrong
  4. John Bobik
  5. John Domalewski
  6. Jeff Pennell
  7. Reba Strong
  8. Ted Stuessy
  9. Dennis Thomas Giovine

Added Chapter Members After the Charter:

  1. Gail-Anne Bobik
  2. Rich Lessig
  3. Steven Black
  4. Bobbie Festa
  5. Joe Festa
  6. Bruce Langrock
  7. Alexa Langrock
  8. Amy Langrock, Associate
  9. Edna Stimmler (Sunflower)
  10. Jim Vaigis
  11. Larry Horn, Associate
  12. Cathy Dowhy, Associate
  13. Pauline Seeds
  14. Amira Mills
  15. David Scott Rinker
  16. Nancy Poultney
  17. Kimberly Spence
  18. Adele Friel Rhindress (Assistant to Blackstone Sr.)
  19. Marcy Klutchka (Giggles)
  20. Keith Frye
  21. Eric Lampert
  22. Arlen Solomon
  23. Bill Manning
  24. Denise (Dowhy) Sherman
  25. Janice McCaffrey
  26. Josephine Campisano
  27. Kurt Garwood
  28. Randy Butters (Miltatry)
  29. Marilyn Scanlon

Honorary Members

Mark and Tami Daniel are KIDabra International Coporate exectives who make KIDabra International Conference happen every year!
  1. Tami Daniel
  2. Mark Daniel

Honorary Guests

These guests are non-performing members which the Chapter has invited to attend every meeting. Even though they don't perform their lifetime contribution to society has made them unique and special individuals.
  1. Mrs. Phyllis Cuddihy (Honorary Guest & Mom of Peter Cuddihy)

Deceased Members

  • William Thielking (2011)
  • Jerry Remenicky (Professor Rem) (12/31/2011)
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