New England Magic Conference
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Saturday, March 8, 2008
Holiday Inn - North Haven, CT - Exit 12 off I-91
Holiday Inn, 201 Washington Ave. (Rte. 5), North Haven , CT 06473
Time: 9am - Midnight
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A full day of 3 lectures, close up show, dealers and Evening Gala Show.
Registration opens at 9:00 am Click here to print a Registration Form
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Tentative Schedule
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Registration
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Dealer Room open
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.: Close-up Show -
David London, Tom Craven , Bob White , John Thompson
11:a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Lecture #1 - Tom Craven
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch (On your own.)
1:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.: Lecture #2 - Bob White
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Free time
Visit our dealers
Share the magic
4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m.: Lecture #3 - John Thompson
5:30 p.m.: Dealer room closed until after the show.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Dinner (On your own)
7:00 p.m.: Show tickets for sale and pick-up at registration desk.
7:00 p.m.: Doors open for evening show.
7:30 p.m.: Stars of Magic Evening Show
MC Charlie Hayden with David London , Tom Craven , Bob White ,
David Garrity and The Great Tomsoni & Co.
Dealer Room opens after the evening show
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Bob White |
Tom Craven |
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David Garrity |
Johnny Thompson &
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Charlie Hayden - MC |
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David London :
David London has presented his unusual creations at theaters, museums, and art-houses throughout the country. As the creator of three theatrical magic shows- Art of Dreams, Cerebral Sorcery and The Adventure to the Imagi Nation, as well as the editor of Beyond The Smoke and Mirrors, David has developed a unique understanding of magic, and a style that is all his own.
Tom Craven:
Tom Craven has been performing magic since 1962 and lecturing since 1977. Tom has worked the close-up room at the Magic Castle in 1980, 1984, and 1988. He currently writes the close up column in the Linking Ring magazine and just co-authored his Second 16th card book and the Second 16th card book/Volume 2 with Paul Gordon of England
David Garrity:
David Garrity uses illusionary elements combined with music, pantomime, situational comedy and audience participation to entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds. David has been a featured part of Six Flags New England’s show package for the last four years and performs over 500 shows annually along the East Coast and internationally. In 1991, David formed his own production company, Entertainment Magic. Since then, his company has been responsible for creating entertainment and productions for some of the largest companies in the United States and internationally.
- David Garrity writes and creates all of his own shows, as well as shows for other corporations and amusement park companies. David's credits include; creating, writing and directing over 15 magic/variety shows at Six Flags: New England. David has also served as artistic/production director and consultant for the "The Ronald McDonald Big E Show" since 1994.
Johnny Thompson & Company:
John Thompson (Poland's Finest Magician) and his wife Pam are versatile performers with a background of music, magic, comedy and drama. Performing as “The Great Tomsoni and Company”, John has been the recipients of many awards; Stage Magician of the Year, Society of American Magician's 'Superstar of Magic' award; Academy of Magical Arts' highest award; the 'Performing Fellowship'; Prince Rainer's 'Prix S.B.M.'; Magiques de Monte Carlo, Europe's most prestigious magic award.
- John has recently been working as a consultant to his protege Lance Burton and to Penn & Teller and has just finished an I-Max movie with Sigfried and Roy. Last year he did the 'Oakridge Boys Live in Las Vegas,' the World's Greatest Magic and the PBS Special, 'The Art of Magic.' John has also received the most prestigious Masters Fellowship award from the Academy of Magical Arts.
Bob White:
Bob White specializes in sleight of hand and deceives his audience with the skill of a confidence man. He is recognized nationally as a sleight of hand expert, author, teacher, and lecturer. Bob combines sophisticated performing style and expert sleight of hand to fashion cleverly thought out schemes. His gentlemanly demeanor puts spectators at ease and leads the mind step by step to defeat its own logic.
- In close quarters, he performs at a felt covered table with playing cards, silver half dollars, ivory roulette balls and other familiar trinkets. On stage, or in a banquet room, he presents novel effects to enlist audience participation and create humorous situations.
Charlie Hayden :
Charlie Hayden has been performing for over 27 years around the country. He is one of the top billing Comedian Magicians in New England. He has performed in Las Vegas, Nashville, Chicago, California, New York, and on international cruise lines.
NEMCON Chairman : Henry Holova - hholava@cox.net
Dealer Chairman : Pat Guida - Guida@sbcglobal.net
Registrar : Marlene Clark - sam127nemcon@comcast.net
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