The Convention Committee for the 84th Annual I.B.M. Convention has been hard at work on your behalf, Committee members met in Norfolk, Virginia in January to tour the hotel and theater facilities and finalize plans for the event. Time was spent discussing the convention schedule and coming up with ideas that would provide the best experience to attendees, contestants, and dealers. One of the most important areas of discussion concerned the talent for the July 3-7 affair, and we are pleased here to make the announcement of the first group of seven magicians who will be appearing.
The outrageously funny Geoff Williams will entice audiences with his mind-blowing sleight-of-hand illusions. You won’t want to miss the amazing card magic of magician and author, John Bannon. From Spain, the incomparable Dani DaOrtiz will entertain you with his superb technique and crazy humor. Joining us from Canada is comedian and magician, David Acer (aka Doubting Dave on Mystery Hunters), who only has to look at you to make you laugh. The fact that he is also an accomplished magician is just icing on the cake.
More than just an entertainer, Hannibal captivates his audience with his combination of magic and storytelling. You won’t want to miss Wayne Houchin – proclaimed “One of the hottest magicians on the planet” by Genii magazine. Finally, I.B.M. attendees will be treated to Paul Gertner’s "TEN FINGERS – A Play of Magic." Enough said.
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Take advantage of the convention being in Norfolk, Virginia -- a popular tourist destination -- by making it a family vacation. If you have family members who don’t necessarily want to attend contests and lectures during the day, Norfolk and the surrounding areas provide many unique experiences. Take a day trip to Williamsburg, Virginia and experience what life was like during the colonial period. Stop by Yorktown and Jamestown for more history from the early days of the United States. Take the kids to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA for a day of water, rides and amusements or to the Virginia Zoo which is over one hundred years old. Want to just relax and take it easy? Enjoy the beaches in Ocean View and Virginia Beach or tour the Norfolk Botanical Gardens. There is plenty of shopping close by at MacArthur Center Mall, Granby Row and Portsmouth.
Watch for more convention news here and in The Linking RIng in coming months, as we all plan to gather again forfive days of world-class magic.
Don’t wait, register today at http://www.magician.org/portal/en/node/6. Reserve your room at either the Norfolk Waterside Marriott (757-627-4200) or the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside (757-622-6664). Both hotels are within a block of each other. The Marriott is our host hotel. The Sheraton is right on the Elizabeth River with lovely waterside rooms. Be sure to tell them you are with the I.B.M. to get the special low $99-per-night convention rate. Evening shows will be held at the beautiful Chrysler Hall Theater.
Let the I.B.M. be your Passport to Magic! July 3-7 in Norfolk, Virginia!
