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Unless otherwise indicated, the magic poster images that appear on this site are from
MagicGallery.com, an outstanding
resource for the magic community, and are used with the kind permission of
Charles Greene III. The Yankee Gathering logo was created by the late Bob Schoof, a
charter NEMCA member (see below). NEMCA is also grateful to Bob for commissioning and donating the cups-and-balls
illustration as
the distinctive emblem for NEMCA.
The artwork of the colonial magicians outside the inn was drawn by Alan Wassilak, who is our treasurer, collectibles chairman, and longtime NEMCA member. Except for Chet Karkut, Alan also drew the official convention caricatures for all past and present Yankee Gathering honorees. The webmaster of this site is NEMCA member Randy Forgaard. He thanks NEMCA members Ed Hill, Alan Wassilak, John Bach, and Ray Goulet for their ongoing wise advice and assistance in creating this web site.
Farewell to a Friend
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he copyrighted
photos of vintage magic apparatus used on this web site are from
Robert J. Albo's wonderful Classic Magic series of books, and appear here
with the generous permission of Dr. Albo.
The round NEMCA Seal and Latin "PRĘSERVARE MAGICAM" motto was
created by John Bach, NEMCA member and professional graphics designer.
Charter NEMCA member Robert E. "Bob" Schoof, 71, of Londonderry, New
Hampshire, USA, died August 9, 2004, from Parkinson's
Disease. Born January 17, 1933 in Evanston, Illinois, Bob lived in
Nashua, New Hampshire and Londonderry for over 38 years. He taught
missile technology in the United States Air Force, worked in the
aerospace industry, and ran his own technical advertising firm.
Bob enjoyed magic and was a serious collector of magic apparatus.
He was a tireless contributor to NEMCA, including serving as president
during the pivotal first Yankee Gathering in 1986. He co-edited The Yankee Magic
Collector with Ed Hill through 2002, was a substantial contributor to the Yankee Gathering
program books, and generously gave of his time and sage advice in so
many other ways. He will be sorely missed!