This is the West Australian Society of Magicians first gala event in many years. The club has been working overtime to make this event happen and you are invited to join in the fun.

The Fremantle Magic Festival is being held at Cicerello’s Restaurant over the three days and except for the gala shows, which will take place 5 times each day, the magic is free! That’s right FREE!! Don’t you just love it when that happens?

In addition to WASM, the event is sponsored by Cicerello’s and both sponsors are donating and coordinating with The Starlight Foundation to help children in the most dire of need. Part of the Gala Show ticket price and all donations on the floor of the restaurant, on the mews and the close up area will benefit both the Starlight Foundation and WASM, a registered non profit organization.

So, come by for lunch, dinner and a full day of fun! Bring the family! Bring the neighbors! Bring your friends! This will be a day to remember!

Officers for the year 2009 are as follows:

• President: Ray Haddad
• Vice President: Tom Tulp
• Secretary: Vince Haines
• Treasurer: Spencer Doyle
• Producer: Alan Moore
• Librarian: Michel Fouche
• Editor: Rene Ahnstrom
• Equipment Manager: Rene Ahnstrom
• Welfare: Conny Torney

The West Australian Society of Magicians has a rich history dating back to 1922 when it was founded in Perth. From that first meeting, the club has been a robust entity made up of professionals and amateurs – all supporters and promoters of the Art of Magic. The following categories of information are gleaned from a number of sources, all cited where possible.