People to thank for great convention.
by Dennis Schick
Even though "Thank you notes" aren't in fashion any more, your mama still would tell you to send them to people who have done something nice for you. Now she probably didn't (or doesn't) know anything about "Thank you e-mails" -- and we don't know what Miss Manners says about them -- but still, a lot of people should be thanked for the recently-completed IBM Annual Convention, however you send them.
If you have never worked on a major event like an international convention, you have no idea of all the time and effort that hundreds -- yes hundreds -- of people put in to pull off a five day convention. It's nearly a year-long effort. At this year's convention, for instance, many commitments were made by advertisers, dealers, and performers for next year. Many magicians registered for next year's convention in Dallas, as well. And the hotel for next year -- The Sheraton Dallas -- was reserved a long time ago.
But back to this year. All the things which people did for this year's affair are often called "thank-less" jobs. But they won't be thankless if YOU and others take the time to thank those people responsible. So here's the list. At least we can thank them publicly.
The 82nd International Brotherhood of Magicians Annual Convention came to a close Saturday, July 10, at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego, California.
