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January Convention Update

32995 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:08:29 -0600

January - Two Important
Announcements for the
2009 I.B.M. Convention
in Nashville, TN
by JACK WHITE

We have two new and important developments surrounding the International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) annual magic convention for June 30th to July 4th, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Convention Chairman, Terry Richison, has decided to extend for one extra month the registration fee that was suppose to end on December 31, 2008. The price freeze means that the $210 dollar registration is good until the end of January 2009, saving you $40. (read more)

BJ HICKMAN To Lecture in Nashville

32995 — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:48:46 -0600

BJ Hickman
Signs To Lecture at
The I.B.M Convention
in Nashville, TN

Dale Salwak has announced that BJ Hickman has signed to present a special lecture at the Nashville I.B.M. Convention, June 30 to July 4, 2009. His spot in the "Big Three Event" this year marks his 40th anniversary as an IBM member. From his home in New Hampshire (USA), he performs at hundreds of festivals, art centers, theaters, schools, and special events throughout New England, a dozen years at Hollywood's Magic Castle, and speaking presentations throughout the United States. He has earned the credit of being "the entertainer who keeps getting invited back." (read more)

January Magic Prescription

32995 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:41:54 -0600

Branded Into Your
Audience's Memory
Review by
Joel A. Moskowitz, MD

How would you like to devastate street urchins in the manner of David Blaine? There is a saying, "Build a better mouse trap and the world will build a path to your door". Walt Disney took it one step further: He built a better mouse! Tim Trono didn't invent the principal or even the idea for the blister gadget. He did create a better instrument to elicit acclaim from audiences. Want a device applauded by Daryl and Paul Harris? Contact Tim Trono at Murphy's Magic Supplies. (read more)

January Magic News From San Diego

32995 — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:47:15 -0600

MagiCurrents Ring 76
January 2009
San Diego Magic Notes
Editor: Don Soul

San Diego's magic legend J.C. Wagner will be one of the featured lectures at this summer's I.B.M. Magic Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Wagner has been working on a special program of his most popular effects for this lecture with some surprise new material thrown in as an added attraction. If you can make it to Nashville and Operyland for the Convention say hello. J.C. appears every weekend at the Little Club in Coronado doing bar magic. The I.B.M. has extended your opportunity to register for this year's convention and save $40. You have until February 1st to register at $210 then the registration fee jumps to $250. If you are planning to go to Nashville don't let this savings slip away, register today. (read more)

Nashville Convention Dealer Room

32995 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:58:08 -0600

Convention Dealer's Room
2009 • Nashville, TN
by DANIEL HERRON
I.B.M. Dealer Chairman

Toys! Toys! Toys! Sure there is an abundance of talent, great shows, fantastic lectures, fellowship, and fun...but ALL of us enjoy getting to see the latest and greatest effects and props from dealers around the world! The Dealers' Room is a priority for the I.B.M. and bringing in some of the greatest dealers and creators of magic is our goal every year. This year is going to be excellent. In the Opryland Hotel, the sky is the limit because the Dealers' room is going to be a focal point of the convention. (read more)