Orlando, FL United States
Founded: 1989
The corps' premier performance was a big one, when they marched in Walt Disney World's Easter Parade in front of thousands of spectators. Magic’s first DCI appearance, featuring music from 'Fantasia' and sporting silver and black uniforms, was in 1990, when they finished 16th. The corps broke into Finals for the first time in 1994 featuring 'Cirque de Magique,' and reached an eighth place finished in 1996, with 'Twelve Seconds to the Moon.'
The Cirque du Soleil theme stood Magic in good stead when they played it in an episode of the German television program 'Dreamboat' (think 'Loveboat') being filmed at nearby Cypress Gardens in Florida.
Financial problems kept the full corps from fielding in 2000 and 2001, but a smaller show group, Micro Magic, traveled and entertained as far as Japan.
Under director Rod Owens, Magic returned to Division II competition in 2002, with music from 'The Wind and the Lion.' The corps won the Division II Championships with a record high score of 99.05, then completed their comeback year with an 11th place finish in Division I Finals. Not only that, the corps won 29 straight contests, more than any corps in history. This streak contrasts nicely with Magic's 1992 streak, in which they finished last in 14 straight contests. Competing exclusively in Division I in 2003, the 120-member Magic finished the year in their home city in 11th place with a program called 'Silver Voices.'
Debt forced a reorganization of the corps' business structure after the 2003 season, necessitating a move to Clermont, Florida, and new leadership. Famed Caballeros drum major Jim Russo and John Campese became executive directors in late 2003, and the corps' new bingo facility opened a couple of months thereafter. A rousing show of 'The Pirates of the Caribbean,' featuring water effects, failed to lift Magic's competitive fortunes, as the corps fell out of the top twelve into 17th place in DCI Semifinals in 2004.
Magic’s mission statement reads, “The Magic of Orlando is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational arts program dedicated to providing the youth of today with the means to develop life skills, character building, and foster teamwork, while cultivating the talents of tomorrow’s leaders. This is accomplished through professional instruction, education, esprit-de-corps, and the pursuit of excellence from some of the world’s finest youth.”
[A History of Drum & Bugle Corps, 2002; rec.arts.marching.drumcorps 9/3/01, Fred Mehrer; 6/22/02, Jim Abbott; www.magicalumni.homestead.com; DCW, 1/03, p.3; DCW, 6/8/90, p.27-28;DCW, 10/03, p.3; DCW, 10/03, p.9; DCW, 3/04, p.1]
Highest Score 83.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1990 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Buffalo NY placed 16 with a score of 83.000
Highest Score 78.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1991 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Dallas TX placed 18 with a score of 78.200
Highest Score 78.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1992 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Madison WI placed 21 with a score of 74.100
Highest Score 80.900
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1993 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Jackson MS placed 16 with a score of 78.500
Highest Score 84.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1994 DCI World Championships Foxboro MA placed 11 with a score of 81.500
Highest Score 84.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 1995 DCI World Championships Buffalo NY placed 12 with a score of 82.400
Highest Score 88.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1996 DCI World Championships Orlando FL placed 8 with a score of 85.500
Highest Score 87.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1997 DCI World Championships Orlando FL placed 10 with a score of 85.700
Highest Score 85.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1998 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Orlando FL placed 13 with a score of 85.000
Highest Score 82.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1999 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Madison WI placed 14 with a score of 81.300
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 3, 2001 DCI Eastern Classic Philadelphia PA
Highest Score 99.050
Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 2002 World Championships Finals Madison WI placed 11 with a score of 84.850
Highest Score 86.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 2003 DCI Championships - Div I Finals Orlando FL placed 11 with a score of 85.600
Highest Score 78.500
Final show in DCX Archives August 6, 2004 DCI World Championships - Div I Semi Finals Denver CO placed 17 with a score of 77.000
Highest Score 78.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2005 DCI World Championships - Div I Quarterfinals Foxboro MA placed 21 with a score of 75.975
Highest Score 76.850
Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 2006 DCI World Championships - Division I Quarter Finals Madison WI placed 20 with a score of 75.225
Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
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!!!", "Spanky | Contrabass | 1997 |
Alcantar, Alex | Quads | 2005 |
Alia, Stephen | Soprano | 1992 |
Andujar, Colleen | Colorguard | 2006 |
Aust, Catherine | color guard | 2005 to 2006 |
Benyola, Jared | Contra | 2006 to 2007 |
Best, Benton | Trumpet | 2004 |
Cano, Jesse | Baritone | 2004 |
Castricone, Daniel | Contra | 2002 to 2003 |
Chowning, Matt | Mellophone | 2002 to 2003 |
Clark, Mike | Bassline | 1998 to 2000 |
Cook, Brian | Brass Staff | 1990 |
Davis, Kyle | Quad Line | 2003 |
Dawson, James | Soprano | 1995 |
DeMaso, Brian | Euph | 2004 |
Devitt, Kevin | Baritone | 2003 |
Dickinson, Daniel | pit | 1990 to 1991 |
Diedrich, Douglas | cymbals | 2006 |
Diehl, Jason "JD" | Mellophone | 1995 to 1998 |
Dudley, Erik | Cymbal Line | 1998 to 1999 |
Ferland, Kyle | Baritone | 2002 to 2004 |
Filler, Jessika | Baritone | 2004 |
Foell, Chuck | Soprano | 1990 |
Foley, James 'Axel' | Lead Soprano, Mellophone | 1997 to 1998 |
Fox, Eric | front ensemble | 2003 |
Fullilove, Gerrod | Contra | 1995 |
Guest, Michelle | Mellophone | 2005 |
Hall, Shelly | Baritone | 1999 |
Hernandez, Gregorio | Baritone | 2002 |
Hine, Nate | Baritone | 2002 |
Hodges, Tommy | Baritone | 2002 |
Janitor, Frank | Baritone Bugle | 1996 |
Janitor, Frank | Soprano Bugle | 1994 |
Jerabek, Keegan | Trumpet | 2004 |
Keech, Darrell | Staff | 1997 |
Klotz, Cathy | ColorGuard | 1997; 1999; 2001 |
Knight, Teal | Snare | 2006 |
Kuzma, GM | Administrative Staff | 2000 to 2001 |
Ledford, Liza | Pit | 2004 to 2005 |
Lindsey, Chase | Baritone | 2001 to 2002 |
Lopez, Alicia | Colorguard | 2002 |
Malawskey, Shawna | Guard | 2004 to 2005 |
Marks, Chris | Mellophone | 2003 |
Marsden, Randy | Mellophones | 2005 |
McClure, Joe | baritone | 1997 |
Meadows, Sarah | Front Ensemble | 1997 |
Mendel, Matt | Snareline | 2002 |
Montalvo, Stephen | Front Ensemble | 2003 |
Murtha, Maureen | Mellophone | 2006 |
Namislo, Christopher | Baritone | 2004 |
Namislo, Christopher | Contrabass | 2005 |
Newman, James | DIRECTOR | 2004 to 2005 |
Nunes, Jason | Contra Bass | 2003 |
Odum, Erin | Guard | 2002 to 2003 |
Paez, John | Trombone | 2005 |
Peacock, Nicole | Guard | 2004 to 2005 |
Pennica, Derek | Bus Driver | 2004 |
Ramos, Pedro | Sop/Trumpet | 2004 to 2005 |
Rice, Micah | Guard | 2002 |
Riegle, Nicole | Sop/Trumpet | 2003 to 2004 |
Saul, Ryan | Snare | 1998 |
Schirripa, Jason | Tenor line | 2005 |
Schlesinger, 11 | Color Guard | 1995 to 1996 |
Schlossman, Nick | baritone | 2004 |
Serkin, Jeremy | Mellophone | 1997 to 1998 |
Sigona, John | Tuba | 2002 |
Sirmeyer, Ryan | Trumpet | 2004 |
Smith, Lee | Baritone | 1995; 1997 |
Smith, Michaela | pit | 2003 |
Spencer, David | Baritone | 1993 to 1998 |
Spielman, Matthew | Baritone | 2004 |
Stepson, Steven | mellophone | 1994 |
Stoker, Tony | Color Guard | 1992 |
Stone, Aaron | Contra/Baritone | 1995 to 1998 |
Thober, Tim | Contra | 2006 |
Tibbitts, Virginia | Baritone | 1999 to 2000; 2002 |
Underwood, Damon | Baritone | 1991 |
Velazquez, David | Contra | 2006 |
Villarreal, Ram | drumline(quads) | 2002 |
Wekarski, Adam | Baritone | 2002 |
Wichowski (-Hill), Lisa Mary | brass | 1990 |
Williams, Tom | Brass/Contra | 1999 to 2000 |
Willis, Jeffrey | percussion | 1994 to 1999 |
del Rivero, Tony | Staff | 2004 |
gary, justin aka red beard | Baritone | 2004 |
von Behren, David | cymbal line | 2006 |
wheeler/baker, jessica/cameron | Brass | 2002 |
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