Word on the street is that this will be an occasion for actions,

demonstrations, and protests!

See you at the Castle- poof!



PRESS RELEASE   -   FOR  IMMEDIATE RELEASE

==============================================

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO GREET PUBLIC AT MAGIC CASTLE

Donald H. Rumsfeld and the Magic Castle are pleased to invite you to

an evening of illusions at the venerable Academy of Magic Arts for a once

in a lifetime performance.  Following will be a press conference.

What: A free performance of magic by Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of

Defense.

When: Saturday Oct 2. 6:00 PM.

Where: The Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Avenue Hollywood, California.

Secretary of Defense, Donald H. Rumsfeld, is well known for his powerful

leadership. Yet his hobbies, including football, gardening and magic, are

rarely shared with the public. On Saturday the 2nd of October he will

provide a demonstration of his conjuring in a public performance at the

Hollywood institution- The Magic Castle. This event is free and open to the

public. Although the magician will not reveal his illusions, there will be a

casual question and answer session with the press after the show.

This event allows the public to see another side of the Secretary of

Defense, and is a rare opportunity

to visit The Magic Castle, a members only club.

The first 100 visitors will be seated.

The Magic Castle is the private clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts, a

very special organization devoted to the advancement of the ancient art of

magic. The purpose of The Academy is to encourage and promote public

interest in the art of magic, with particular emphasis on preserving its

history as an art form, entertainment medium, and hobby. Beginning with a

charter membership of 150, the Academy has grown into a world-renowned

fraternal organization with a membership of nearly 5,000.

For Immediate Release

Please contact: (800) 741-4916


                    (323) 851-4926

Associates Public Relations

We've already caught wind of this event. United Magicians Against the War will be there in force!!!

Wow. A chance to get into the Magic Castle and a chance to lob epithets at Rummy. Two great tastes that taste great together.

and not reappear.

There's only one way in and out of the place.

Direct Action: Block the motorcade.

OUT DEMON OUT!

OUT DEMON OUT!

Presto magico! Rummy's trying to make the people of Iraq and Afghanistan disappear in a big cloud of smoke! Think he can do it all by himself using just his top hat and a magic wand? Or does he need to call in the U.S. Air Force for some assistance?

We are eagerly anticipating this event. The PRP will be joining up with other militant occultists to show Rumsfeld some REAL magick!!!

..ridiculous comments on this thread, this one has to be the most inane...

"United Magicians Against the War "



Now if only we could make islam disappear, there'd be no need for Bush or Rumsfeld.

Did anyone go to this?

I'm dying to know what happened?

I was there. As a member of the Magic Castle, I had no problem getting in to see the show. However, Rumsfeld was rather invisible. When I asked more senior members when he would make his grand appearance, they said that the Magic Castle apparently hadn't "authorized" the press release. Those in the "know" are of the opinion that this information was leaked to an outside source and then promoted to call attention to it. Well, that it did!! Rummy was a no-show, possibly for fear of protests.

There was a small crowd at the bottom of the driveway, and the MC staff reported a large number of phone calls adn drive-ups who just got turned away before parking. I don't know if they were "Magicians Against the War" or not. Does this group actually exist? If so, I want in.

I do know that in the past, various politicians (including presidents) have attended shows, and you would never hear a word about it beforehand. When Reagan showed up (the guy, not the ghost), there was no motorcade or anything. Just low-key SS. Certainly no promotion...

The posters and flyers certainly caught some attention inside the Castle. A bit of confusion and a lot of wry smiles. Certainly a bewildering illusion! It's kind of a shame, though, that the protest wasn't larger. Even as a symbolic gesture (like most protest) I think it could have brought some well-deserved attention to the tricks and deception within our current administration.