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Richard Hatch to Give Presentation at Houston Holocaust Museum
Guenther Dammann and the Book Almost Lost to History: The Lives of Jewish Magicians
Dateline: March 11, 2025
Location: Houston Holocaust Museum, Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater on the Mady and Ken Kades Stage
Reception 5:30 p.m.
Program 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
With support from Lynn Gordon and Hy Penn
Join Holocaust Museum Houston for this special evening with magician Richard Hatch. He will share with us the story of the German Jewish amateur magician and magic historian Guenther Dammann and the 1933 book he wrote in Berlin about Jewish magicians. Hatch will intertwine magic that might have been performed by Dammann and these great Jewish magicians into his presentation on the fascinating although unfortunately tragic tale of Guenther Dammann.
Last year, the New York Times devoted 3 pages of their Arts & Leisure section to Hatch’s work translating this book by Guenther Dammann about the wonderful contributions of Jewish magicians to the art form.
Although Richard Hatch holds two graduate degrees in Physics from Yale University, he finds it easier to break the laws of nature than to discover them. A childhood interest in magic became a lifelong obsession, and he has been a full-time professional “deceptionist” since 1983. Richard honed his craft entertaining guests as one of the house magicians at Houston’s Magic Island Nightclub before devoting himself exclusively to private and corporate work.
In 2010 he and his wife, violinist Rosemary Kimura Hatch, moved to his hometown of Logan, Utah where they opened the Hatch Academy of Magic and Music. Richard Hatch is now dedicating himself to preserving the history of this German Jewish author murdered in the Holocaust.
There are so many Holocaust stories…but this is one you will not want to miss.
Guenther Dammann and the Book Almost Lost to History: The Lives of Jewish Magicians
Dateline: March 11, 2025
Location: Houston Holocaust Museum, Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater on the Mady and Ken Kades Stage
Reception 5:30 p.m.
Program 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
With support from Lynn Gordon and Hy Penn
Join Holocaust Museum Houston for this special evening with magician Richard Hatch. He will share with us the story of the German Jewish amateur magician and magic historian Guenther Dammann and the 1933 book he wrote in Berlin about Jewish magicians. Hatch will intertwine magic that might have been performed by Dammann and these great Jewish magicians into his presentation on the fascinating although unfortunately tragic tale of Guenther Dammann.
Last year, the New York Times devoted 3 pages of their Arts & Leisure section to Hatch’s work translating this book by Guenther Dammann about the wonderful contributions of Jewish magicians to the art form.
Although Richard Hatch holds two graduate degrees in Physics from Yale University, he finds it easier to break the laws of nature than to discover them. A childhood interest in magic became a lifelong obsession, and he has been a full-time professional “deceptionist” since 1983. Richard honed his craft entertaining guests as one of the house magicians at Houston’s Magic Island Nightclub before devoting himself exclusively to private and corporate work.
In 2010 he and his wife, violinist Rosemary Kimura Hatch, moved to his hometown of Logan, Utah where they opened the Hatch Academy of Magic and Music. Richard Hatch is now dedicating himself to preserving the history of this German Jewish author murdered in the Holocaust.
There are so many Holocaust stories…but this is one you will not want to miss.
December Magic Clubs Meetings IBM, SAM, HAOM
OUR NEXT MEETING
Our next meeting is Monday January 6, 2025! Join us and bring what you think is your best magic purchase of 2024.
Theme: Best Magic Purchase of 2024
Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
Address: IATSE Local 51 Meeting Hall, 3030 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77009
5:00 PM Optional Dinner on Your Own at
Pappa’s Barbecue 4430 I-45 North Houston, TX 77022
6:30 PM Doors Open, Choice Magic Shop Pop-Up Shop Opens
Check www.ChoiceMagic.Shop for orders mailed directly to you!
7:00 PM Mini-Lecture TBD
7:30 PM Magic History with Caesar
7:45 PM Business Meetings
8:15 PM Theme Performances/Competition (Best Magic Purchase of 2024)
9:00 PM Open Performances
10:00 PM Done!
Ron Jernigan
December 26, 1955 - September 3, 2024
Houston Magicians and friends,
It is with heavy sadness that we have lost one of our long-time members. Ron Jernigan passed away on September 3 after attending the Magic Texas conference in Arlington, TX. Ron had been a valued member of the Houston magic clubs at least since 1993. He was a current club officer and was a Past President of the HAOM. Additional information will be provided as soon as more information is available. Condolences to Millie and Ron's two sons.
Ronald was born on December 26, 1955, in Woodville, Texas to mother Catherine Jernigan and father R.A. Jernigan. He graduated from Kirby High School in Woodville and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1978. He enjoyed a successful career with Houston Lighting and Power, Reliant Energy, and NRG Energy. As a consulting engineer, he held the respected Professional Engineer (PE) designation.
He had a deep passion for magic; he was a dedicated member of the Houston Association of Magicians, where he was a Past-President and Sergeant-at-Arms, as well as a member of the Society of American Magicians. He generously spent his time performing for different organizations and groups throughout his life, including Texas Children's Hospital. Ronald also enjoyed dancing, playing in a bluegrass band, and exploring new places through travel.
Ronald was a kind, generous, and thoughtful man who touched the lives of many. He was always eager to help; often put the needs of others above his own. His ability to solve problems was admired by many.
A Memorial Visitation for Ronald was held Friday, September 27, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home - Champions, 3410 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX 77068 in the Paloma Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Houston Association of Magicians (HAOM) in his memory.
December 26, 1955 - September 3, 2024
Houston Magicians and friends,
It is with heavy sadness that we have lost one of our long-time members. Ron Jernigan passed away on September 3 after attending the Magic Texas conference in Arlington, TX. Ron had been a valued member of the Houston magic clubs at least since 1993. He was a current club officer and was a Past President of the HAOM. Additional information will be provided as soon as more information is available. Condolences to Millie and Ron's two sons.
Ronald was born on December 26, 1955, in Woodville, Texas to mother Catherine Jernigan and father R.A. Jernigan. He graduated from Kirby High School in Woodville and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1978. He enjoyed a successful career with Houston Lighting and Power, Reliant Energy, and NRG Energy. As a consulting engineer, he held the respected Professional Engineer (PE) designation.
He had a deep passion for magic; he was a dedicated member of the Houston Association of Magicians, where he was a Past-President and Sergeant-at-Arms, as well as a member of the Society of American Magicians. He generously spent his time performing for different organizations and groups throughout his life, including Texas Children's Hospital. Ronald also enjoyed dancing, playing in a bluegrass band, and exploring new places through travel.
Ronald was a kind, generous, and thoughtful man who touched the lives of many. He was always eager to help; often put the needs of others above his own. His ability to solve problems was admired by many.
A Memorial Visitation for Ronald was held Friday, September 27, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home - Champions, 3410 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX 77068 in the Paloma Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Houston Association of Magicians (HAOM) in his memory.
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