Magic for Seniors
8-weeks | Registration closed 9/10/2025
This course will present a history of the Society of American Magicians and its former and current members. We will teach students some of the basic principles of magic, and also actual effects that they can perform for friends and family, including, but will not be limited to, showmanship, patter for routines, understanding and executing basic sleight of hand moves and effects associated with these sleights. This course is very similar to the one offered in Fall 2024.
Suggested Reading: Mark Wilson’s Course in Magic is a good foundational book, but not necessary for course understanding or completion.
Materials: A materials fee of $15.00 per student will be collected at the first class to cover the cost of props to be supplied by the instructors.
Ryan Dutcher
Ryan Dutcher is a full time working professional magician who has performed all over the United States and abroad. He works extensively with many Broadway productions, both as a consultant and production member, and tours the country, playing large theaters and stadiums and college campuses. His performances have been called “inspirational” by Fordham University and “amazing” by MTV.
Frank Monaco
Frank Monaco is the current Society of American Magicians Regional Vice President for the North Atlantic Region and has been teaching magic for over 30 years. He has been performing professionally for over 40 years.
Sudhir Desai
Sudhir Desai started his magic journey when he took a class at the LLI called Magic For Grandparents. He enjoyed the class so much that he joined the Society of American Magicians and its local chapter, Al Baker Assembly 35, right away. He has been performing for friends and family since then. He currently serves as the secretary of the Assembly 35.