Meet the Enchanters
Our Magical Member Community
Discover the talented magicians who make up the Salt City Magic Club, Central New York’s Premier Magic Club.
MEMBERS
Updated January 2026
CURRENT OFFICERS
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MEMBER COMMUNITY
Mike Ihrig
Mike hails from upstate New York and has performed for all types of audiences. He owned Mike’s Magic & Merriment in Rochester, NY. He was also a co-owner of The Magic Island in Fairport, NY, a Rochester suburb. Mike was the past IBM Territorial Vice President for New York State. He is also a forty-five year member of the IBM, and forty-four year member of SAM. Mike currently performs as Santa on Santa’s Magical Visit.
Casey Schoenfelder
I love everything about magic from the learning experience to performing for a live audience and seeing the excitement and joy it brings them. That to me is everything. I particularly enjoy talking about magic and sharing the art of magic with my fellows and sisters of the Ring (aka Salt City Magic Club) . I look foward to learning and performing even more and taking the magic as far as it will bring me.
Mike Stanley
Mike lives in Ithaca, NY and started doing magic as a Prison Chaplain at a Maximum Security State Prison. He has performed all kinds of magic for alll kinds of audiences all over this and other countries creating a sense of mystery, wonder, awe, and hope for all he meets. He has taught magic at various NY State Schools including The Ithaca Hangar’s Next Generation School of Acting, the Ithaca College Academy of Music Summer School Program (Magic Elective), and founded The Cayuga Wizards (a Troupe of Special Young Adults, including his daughter Michelle) who share their special heartwarming magic with everyone they meet. Mike is President of the Finger Lakes Magic Club Ring 140 of The International Brotherhood of Magicians and Vice-President of Assembly 263 of The Society of American Magicians.
DISTANT ASSOCIATES
The Salt City Magic Club IBM Ring #74 is not only Central New York’s premier magic club but we are also a national club that invites members from all over the country. Our club is open to anyone from those that are interested in magic and want to learn more up to professional magicians. Our distant members join our monthly Zoom meetings and always have something great to share.
David Kilpatrick
David Kilpatrick has been a part-time professional magician for nearly 40 years and has done over 2,500 performances. He specializes in stand-up or stage magic with a focus on comedy and audience participation.
Michael Melice
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David Sorenson
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Thomas Yeldon
Thomas has been actively practicing and performing magic since 2017. Thomas enjoys all forms of magic but mainly performs close up magic with the primary focus on cards. Thomas is a full-time father, husband and business owner that enjoys being an active member in the magic community.
HOWARD HAMBURG
Howard is an accomplished master magician. He was awarded the “Lecturer of the Year” presented by the Magic Castle. In addition, the F.F.F.F (4F) presented Howard with the “Lou Gallo MVP Award.” He was also fortunate enough to be an attendee of Juan Tamariz’s El Escorial. Howard has been performing for years and has lectured all over the world. He is honored to be close friends with Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller, Michael Skinner, and numerous other luminaries. His primary goal in magic is to “Assure that the younger generation of magicians never forget about standing on the shoulders of the giants of magic that gave them the tools they use today.”
ROBIN "ROBINA" PIERCE
Robin Byers-Pierce has been performing magic for 25 years. She’s an active member of the Society of American Magicians and The Magic Circle and goes by the stage name of Robina. She has a background in magic, dancing, choreography, book publishing, television production, and language translations, making her a very versatile professional.
JAMES "JIMMYC" CIESLINSKI
JimmyC is a multi-talented entertainer! He is an award winning, world traveled close-up Magician! His close-up performance will astound you and your guests! Jimmy C has entertained throughout the world! China, London, Egypt, just to name a few! JimmyC specializes in corporate events, country clubs, private parties, holiday parties, mitzvahs, anniversaries and more. Jimmy C always brings a quality level of entertainment.
Just a few of his many Talents include: Walk Around Magician, Platform Magic Show, Singer, Master of Ceremonies, Comedy, Cabaret, DJ, Karaoke and more.
S. PATRICK TOMAN
Patrick has been performing magic professionally for over 20 years. He is the Territorial Vice President for the International Brotherhood of Magicians For Eastern Pennsylvania. He can currently be seen on the Tuesday Night Magic Theater ZOOM Show, as well as numerous other performance venues.
JAMES TURNER
James Turner’s “magical”career started in 1959 when he was a 17 year old high school student from Bath, New York, appearing on the nationally televised program Ted Mack and the Original Amateur Hour performing the art of Ventriloquism. After graduating the following year, James attended
a trade school to become a sign painter and graphic designer. Between studies, he presented his voice-throwing act at birthday parties and public events.
In 1968 James relocated to Ithaca, NY where he was introduced to the local chapter of The International Brotherhood of Magicians and added magic to his repertoire. As it also turned out, the request for twisting balloons into animals and other objects stirred additional interest, and he is currently a very popular entertainer with his all-inclusive shows.
What Our Members Say
Being a member of the Salt City Magic Club IBM Ring #74 has provided me the opportunity to learn, share and perform magic. I have made many friends since joining the Ring.
– Michael Melice
“Over the years, the Club has helped me build my confidence in creating and performing magic. I look forward to meeting fellow magicians every month to create good memories and connections that will last a lifetime”
– TJ Yeldon
