The 29th Annual Abbott Close Up Convention will be held in Colon, MI on March 8 and 9. Lecturers/Performers include Kostya Kimlat,Marc Oberon, and Justin Miller. Also a one trick contest ($300.00 in merchandise certificate prizes0 mini auctions, and an evening banquet included. It is a great time for those wanting a lot of contact with the performers and other attendees. The sessions are usually great. Details at http://www.abbottmagic.com
For Full Details Contact
Abbott Magic Co. Colon, MI 49040 Phone 269 432 3235
Fax 269 432 3357 Order Hotline 1 800 92 MAGIC
$75 in advance, $85 at the door

The Holiday Inn in Coldwater MI has a "Closeup Convention" promo for two nights so if you are not staying in Colon for the convention (or simply like hotel atmosphere) you can save a few bucks at the Holiday Inn. Again, details are at http://www.abbottmagic.com or http://www.magicgettogether.com

Really looking forward to this convention. Finally a true CLOSE-UP convention!
Be sure to say hi at the fest this weekend gettogether.

Justin N. Miller

The schedule for the convention is out and is available at http://www.abbottmagic.com/newsletter3.html. There is a link for a pdf version at the bottom of the page.

I'll be there!

This year's line-up is terrific! Abbott's close-up is always a great convention. The attendees are the nicest people in the world. They are the ones who REALLY MAKE the convention. The performers are a bonus.

John Luka

Joh Luka is very correct. The attendees are the best. I have posted some details about lunch and the after hours parties on Abbott's website.

I am very much looking forward to this convention!
Justin N. Miller

CLOSEUP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY,MARCH 7th 7:00pm People's Choice One Trick Contest and Show with $300.00 in merchandise certificate prizes. PLUS Mini Auction
9:00pm Justin Miller Lecture

SATURDAY,MARCH 8th 9:00am Wake up with Coffee and Donuts
10:00am Mini Auction
10:30am Marc Oberon Lecture
12 Noon Lunch Break (on your own)
1:30pm Mini Auction
2:00pm Kostya Kimlat Lecture
4:30pm Banquet
6:00pm Saturday Night Gala Show

Don't forget the almost world famous Abbott's At Costello's After parties.

We'll see you in colon!

The Costello's have really gone out of their way, for many years, to help make the Abbott's Convention a great place to be. My hat is off to them!

John,
thanks for the kind words, but it is the attendees ,like yourself, and the comraderie that make the event.
Gerry

If you haven't booked a hotel room yet, the Holiday Inn in Coldwater, 20 min drive, is offering specials for the close up convention. Here is a link for more info http://www.magicgettogether.com/holidayinnspecial.html

9 days to go!

The Holiday Inn special is over, however they still have some rooms but at the regular rate.

What a tremendous event. Ed Ellis did a fantastic as a late addition to the program, truly a nice guy, excellent lecturer and teacher. Mark Oberon and Kostya Kimlat did a fantastic job also.They were great in lecture and performance. The one trick contest had some great effects as did the gala show. Thanks to all who helped make the open house/sessions such a great success, Can't wait til next year.

Thank you Greg for a great convention and Thank you Gerry for the open house.



Mark

I second that! Greg thanks for putting on a great convention. This year's event was a lot of fun. The line-up was outstanding! They really delivered!

Gerry, thanks for hosting the after show parties. The parties keep the magic going long after the formal events are over. What a great way to get together with old friends!

I, too, cannot wait until next year.

John Luka

Pictures from the Closeup Convention are up at the website.
http://www.magicgettogether.com/closeup.html#closeup08

Its almost like Brigadoon, 358 days til the next one. But the Get-together is coming in August. Hope to see you there.

Wasn't Brigadoon every 100 years. But you are right on about the Abbott events, once one is over you immediately begin looking forward to the next one.