NOVEMBER 10-12, 2023 | CAESARS CASINO, IN
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Don’t forget to plan your “Dark Market” vendor opening! For every $100.00 you spend at any table, you will get 20 extra raffle tickets.
Boris Wild is one of the most renowned French magicians in the world. He is an international performer, author, creator and lecturer.
His performances have drawn thousands of spectators all over the world: London, New York, Las Vegas, Sydney, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo…
His creativity allows him to perform in the most prestigious venues of the planet such as the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood where he has already performed several hundred shows.
Boris is a Grand Prix Winner at the French Championships of Magic, a Monte Carlo Magic Stars Award Winner and a FISM Winner at the World Championships of Magic.
He has appeared on many international TV shows such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us (yes, he fooled them!), Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde (five times), Champions of Magic (USA), International Close-up Show (China), Magic Castle (Japan)…
He has also appeared in the photo exhibitions The World’s Greatest Magicians and The Legends of Magic as well as on the cover of international magazines such as The Linking Ring, Magicseen, VANISH and GENII.
Lecture Description
“Feel the Magic” – An exclusive lecture by FISM Winner Boris Wild.
Boris Wild is renowned across the world for being able to convey emotions to his audience through his card magic. With a perfect blend of creativity and storytelling, he not only makes you witness magic but also makes you feel it. In this exclusive lecture, Boris will teach you several routines where the focus is on feeling the magic and creating memorable moments that will leave a deep impression on your spectators and be seen as real magic.
Judge Gary Brown is an award-winning magician, writer, inventor and nationally known lecturer. He is the author of Wandcraft: Making & Using a Magic Wand, a book described by reviewers as “inspiring,” “informative,” “seductive” and “delightful.” That same year, Judge Brown wrote the first “One-Magician Parade” for The Linking Ring, receiving the magazine’s Award of Excellence. He also wrote The Coney Island Fakir, an award-winning biography about magician Al Flosso.
He has appeared as a commentator on magic, gambling, deception and crime on The Discovery Channel, A&E, Court TV, and National Public Radio, while his writings on magic have appeared in The New York Times, American Heritage, Invention & Technology and nearly every other magic publication on the planet.
In 2018, Judge Brown was selected as the first Distinguished Lecturer for the IBM National Convention, where he discussed “The Effects that Built the Fourth Dimension,” based on 20 years of research about spirit medium Henry Slade. He received the Society of American Magicians’ “Heroism and Patriot Award” at its National Convention in 2020 in recognition of his public service.
Although he has deep roots in the art of magic, his breadth and depth of knowledge are not widely known in the magic community.
Judge Brown has created numerous original effects, most notably the Viking “Spirit Trumpet” and “Telekinetic Chess” illusions. Other creations include “Psy-Colony,” “Believe,” “Death at Hand,” and the “Double Boston Box.”
Judge Brown worked as an Assistant United States Attorney for sixteen years, prosecuting street gangs, criminal organizations, and a serial killer. From 2008 through 2019, he worked as a United States Magistrate Judge in the Eastern District of New York. In 2020, following three presidential nominations by two U.S. Presidents and unanimous confirmation by the United States Senate, he was sworn in as a United States District Judge.
Lecture
PART ONE: “Tricks from the Fourth Dimension”
Judge Brown will reveal original discoveries about Henry Slade, a 19th Century fraudulent spirit medium and a truly mad scientist whose interactions gave rise to scientific belief in hyperspace. The focus, though, will be excavating lost magic gems from that period that can be adapted and exploited by 21st Century performers.PART TWO: “The Power of the Magic Wand,”
Judge Brown will offer a master class on the applications of the wand, in which participants will learn the basic functions and handling of this venerable and versatile magical tool. Magic wands are foundational to magic, magick, and other mystical practices.
Joe Silkie has been a driving force in magic for over 40 many years and is recognized as an elegant performer of the classics and the inventive creator behind powerful effects used by many successful magicians.
Joe is truly a modern day “Wizard of Oz.” He is the man behind the curtain who creates magical wonders and ideas with every breath. He has been described as one of the most innovative minds in magic. He is an inventor, writer, and creator of numerus illusions from stage to close up. He has created magical effects for corporate clients, including Arby’s and others, Michael Carbonaro, Vito Lupo, Peter Samuelson, John Ferrentino and Amusement Parks all over the world.
Joe is a co-founder of the Parlor of Mystery in Lindenhurst, New York.
John Ferrentino calls him the “Ninja of Magic.” You may have seen him, but you know he’s been there by the magic that occurs on stage, in a parlor, or close-up table.
Lecture
“Mysteries of the Wax Museum”
In this premiere jammed-packed lecture, Joe will share a virtual cornucopia of ideas and methods dealing with bizarre magic and mentalism. Some of the material is revamped and reimagined old-time mediums tricks while others are new ideas never seen before. Topics include but are not limited to, working with slates, pendulums, and the haunted key. These techniques are perfect for close-up and parlor-sized mysteries.Of special note, Joe will be sharing his latest work on Spirit Photos within the realm of Instant and Smartphone technology.
In addition to all of that, Joe will provide guidance on a few DIY projects that can be done by anyone.
Why is the lecture called, “Mysteries of the Wax Museum?” Come and find out for yourself!
John Ferrentino: Known as the godfather of magical comedy, he realized audiences loved to feel like they were watching somebody who wasn’t necessarily very skillful, but very funny in failure. The fact that John is also an accomplished magician meant he always had the last laugh, and he has delighted audiences for at least the last 137 years.
John Ferrentino has appeared on over 50 television shows on HBO, VH1, SHOWTIME, A&E and THE COMEDY CHANNEL, and was a regular guest on FOX’S COMIC STRIP LIVE for 5 years. He was also the world’s first “rock’n’roll magician”, having been the opening act for Crosby Stills and Nash, touring the world with them for 10 years, before continuing his travels performing around the globe on every major cruise line. He is currently a regular performer at the world famous MAGIC CASTLE in Hollywood, and loves the shrimp cocktail.
This year John is performing his whole Séance! This has never been seen by the magick community.
Vince Johari is a bizzarist who has performed in places that made John Ferrentino shake his head in disbelief. He is fascinated by all things paranormal, and has specialized in the presentation of séances, haunted magic shows, and psychic comedy magic shows.
Johari is familiar with haunted places and unsettling environs. As a ghost hunting member of the Southwest Missouri Ghost Finders, the former resident and evening manager of a funeral home, and a past owner of a home where a double homicide occurred, he’s been present when strange things happen.
He and magician, Carlos David, founded the Three Fox Sisters Theater in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and co-created “Pre-Possessed,” a theatrical séance, which had a successful four-year run at the theater.
Since then, he has had the opportunity to present the séance in numerous haunted locations including the “Pthyian Castle,” (vintage home of a secret society), the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs (purported to be one of most haunted hotels in the U.S.) and at Troy Taylor’s Haunted America Conference.
His understanding of all things mysterious is coupled with being a clinical psychologist for over twenty years, and working within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Vince’s shows have received 5-Star reviews on TripAdvisor to which he is humbled by the compliments he has received from his patrons.
Vince welcomes conversations about being a paranormal entertainer.
Lecture
“The Bizarrist’s Guide to Divination: How to make money after the séance is over.”Post-séance or magickal/bizarre presentations is an excellent to offer readings. Developing skills in oracles and divinations can and should be another tool in the tool box as a paranormal entertainer. Offering this to clients adds value to your services, increases ticket sales and provides additional income streams. Vince Johari will explain and present a variety of different reading systems and how to add magical effects.
BAMN! – (By Any Means Necessary!) is a BRAND NEW – lecture and workshop opportunity created by Joseph Daniels. For the last 25 years in addition to directing, designing, and consulting for magicians, Joseph has served as a director, designer, and consultant for numerous plays, musicals, commercials, films, and television programs. Many of these involved NO magic effects whatsoever! His work in direction of special effects and bladed stage combat have earned accolades among industry professionals. After years of direct hands-on work with luminaries in the entertainment industry, Joseph has retooled those ideas into a series of lectures, a workshop, and a remarkable book that breaks down the process.
Included in this all new lecture series: startup advice for your show, marketing tips, The 3 “Hus”…, costuming and lighting tips, the Likability Factor, perception of exclusivity, Max Maven’s Who & Why, Limiting factors and why they are important, also the need for a brain-trust, practice and rehearsal, character development and scripting! Also, to fully illustrate the points taught in the lecture, we are including 4 polished routines and scripts directly from Joe’s own award-winning show! Just one of these is the core for an upcoming product release that has a retail value of $1,000!! Finally, included is the cherry on top! We have designed into the program the legendary Sleight Club process. This invitation only magic club that has met weekly for 25 years has produced more successful and noted magicians than any other workshopping group in the history of professional magic!!
We will be releasing some new effects this year at conXtions. The first 25 people at my booth will receive extra Arcane Coins that go towards your purchase.
Our first new release at ConXtions is called “Thought Projector” and you will go crazy when you see it in action!
More getting announced soon.
In the late 1880s, three teenage women performed a ground breaking magic act where they were able to overpower multiple men twice their sizes. The act was not performed in it’s entirety since then and the secrets were thought lost to history.
Over a decade ago, Tiffany Allen decided to take on the challenge of resurrecting this act long thought lost to history. Accompanying her lecture of the same name, these notes detail not only how these effects work but psychologically why they work. Throughout the pages, you will also learn more about the original Georgia Wonders, how Tiffany has made each of these effects modern, and how they can be adapted for numerous acts. In addition, there is a new section never revealed before – how to instantly have an audience member perform the act with no previous coaching.
About Rolando Santos Brand New Lecture/Workshop:
Arcane Relics and History Mystery and Magick® present “Evoking Connections,” hosted by Past President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and retired CNN Chile CEO, Rolando Santos.
Nostradamus, Dr. John Dee, Harry Houdini, and Eugene Burger lived centuries apart. Yet, they share a common understanding of a fundamental principle of human nature. They mastered a concept that propelled them to some of the most powerful positions in history, generated worldwide name recognition, and created unforgettable connections with their audiences.
How they did it was no accident. Their techniques are still the basis for making instant connections with audiences of every kind. In fact, their best kept secrets to success are things anyone can learn to do.
Join Emmy-award-winning journalist and magician Rolando Santos to learn the methods that TV producers, Internet content generators, news organizations, and marketing experts use both to capture the attention of an audience and to evoke powerful connections with them. These are methods that work for a one-on-one magic trick, a live audience of 2,000, a parlor show, seances, or life in the non-magic corporate world.
You will learn how to write scripts, speeches, presentations, sales materials, single magic routines, or entire shows with Rolando’s original “Why Grid” blueprint.
Rolando Santos is a journalist and CEO (retired) with forty-five years of experience in domestic and international broadcast news production and multi-platform content generation. He has given keynote speeches for major corporations, led C-suite coaching seminars, and taught university journalist-in-residence courses around the world on successfully connecting with people regardless of their culture, religious background, or political affiliation.
For the last 25 years, Rolando has been a writer, product reviewer, editor, and ethics columnist for The Linking Ring. Currently he serves as Assistant Editor and has just been presented with the magazine’s highest award, the Bamman-Willmarth Trophy, for his outstanding contributions.
In addition to the I.B.M., Rolando is member magician of the Academy of Magical Arts, and a member of the Society of American Magicians, the Inner Circle of Bizarre Magic, The British Society of Psychic Entertainers, and The Magic Circle (London) where he has been called as a Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star.
If you have not heard Arcane Relics purchased the rights to most of Taylor Imagineering electronic effects and you will get to see them here. I also will release here for the first time an effect “Wisper Box” that Christopher Taylor was working on right before he retired.
For the past 25 years, Canadian Christopher Taylor’s innovations in the realms of mind reading and magic have helped shape the modern art with performers all over the world — including the likes of David Copperfield, Criss Angel and David Blane — using his magical creations. In performance, he brings a blend of Story and humour to make magic that feels real.
For the past 25 years, Canadian Christopher Taylor’s innovations in the realms of mind reading and magic have helped shape the modern art with performers all over the world using his magical creations including the likes of David Copperfield, Criss Angel, David Blane and many attending this conference. In performance, he brings a blend of story and humor to make magic that feels real.
Lecture
“The Taylor Billet Index System”
Christopher will be providing an introduction to the revolutionary methods he has developed over the past 30 years on the use of pocket billet indexes. Neal Scryer called his approach, “The most advanced billet index system in the world today”.Routines include:
• Force ANY word or item using just a paper list — no phone or app required.
• Perform a perfect 4-colour drawing match without electronics.
• Predict which time of death a participant randomly assigns to each of 4 victims with ungimmicked pocket watches.
Terry Tyson will be sharing a behind the curtain look at his current séance, “The World is Haunted.” The séance is capable of being 100% gimmick-free but can be modified to your performing style and venue needs. The World is Haunted has been presented to sold out audiences and can be adjusted to fit various audience sizes. In the lecture he will cover the following:
Dr. Christopher Sipes
“Seeing Real Flesh And Blood, Doing What Real Flesh And Blood Could not Possibly Do.”
While performing his world-class mentalism programs for corporations, he integrated magic and mentalism into a visual tapestry of dazzling magic and psychic phenomenon in a variety of programs; it’s that sense of mystery and enchantment that made him one of the hottest acts in the pharmaceutical industry. Chris, as a qualified Doctor of Psychology, demonstrated a stunning array of complex psychological influence and interactive mind reading in every performance.
Today, he spends his time giving back to the magic community by building and developing Arcane Relics, these artifacts can be found at www.arcanerelics.com.
Yes, Chris is a real doctor, but not of medicine. What his several Ph.D.’s mean in real terms is that he can’t cure you of anything, but his name carries more letters than an overworked mailman. So don’t ask him about that weird growth on your toe.
If the time allows it:
You will experience his séance, lecture and provide you with the formula to create a successful Donnie Pepper séance, effects to perform along with ideas and tips to make for a successful bizarre performance.You will also learn some tips on presenting “Donnie Pepper” as a séance and a murder mystery program.