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Rick also performs Hypnosis and Weight Loss parties! IBM 1991
TVP 1994-
If Rick's interest in magic started when he was an early teenager I am
not aware of it as he was past that stage when I first met him. Serious about magic
whether it be close-up, club, or stage, it didn't matter as he absorbed all information
and ideas offered.
I was fortunate in making several trips with this open-minded and
congenial individual and found him interesting and knowledgeable in the arts other than
magic. He studied at night subjects that, however unrelated to magic, he was able to
combine them with magic in some unusual manner that was either entertaining or
educational. And because of his background, education, personality, and attitude he was
well suited for official club duties that were to come.
Within a year of his joining the Ring he volunteered for the position of
Ring Reporter, one of the most demanding positions that many shun. Two years ago he was
elected Secretary and handles both positions well. Beginning next year, however, a new
Reporter will relieve him of that responsibility.
During the past several years, due to a resignation of our TVP, we were
unable to elect by petition or `write-in' vote a new Territorial Vice President. As time
passed with each new administration, we were unable to get the attention of upper echelon
or committee chairmen until the past year. Only by a writing campaign to other notable
members were we able to force action from the International President to make an
appointment he could have made earlier on his own. Rick was the appointee and with his
leadership our Ring has continued to be active to the point of winning the first
award in a program sponsored by the International.
Rick also belongs to the SAM, International Magicians Society, Texas
Association of Magicians, and Arturo Assembly 201 in Topeka. He is the system operator and
takes care of the Greater Magic Network (GeMiNi) Bulletin Board System. This allows him to
stay current and up to date in all subjects on magic with magicians around the world.
Click to read :Article on Rick
Pugh that appeared in the Wichita Eagle Newspaper on July 11, 1999
