Scott,
I will be leaving at 4:30 in the morning to get there by 1 or so.
Justin Miller

I feel lucky, just 2 hours for me.

See you all there tommorow. I did some cool DMX code for the lights Im bringing, we can control them from the computer with no board.


Posted: Aug 4, 2006 4:13pm
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Sitting in the lobby across from Dakota Rose on his cell phone. This has been a great covention so far.

Matilda the chicken will be honored with a broken wand ceremony tommorow. Here's the proclumation from Alabama Governor Bob Riley

Hat's off to the everyone who made this convention a success. Great job guys! I can't wait til next year!

Shane

Thanks, Shane!

Lots of hard work by lots of great folks!

~michael

I can honestly say that this convention was one of the best I have attended in a long time. Southern hospitality is something that must be experienced rather than explained. Everyone went out of their way to make sure this northerner was well taken care of and was having a good time.

I must say though, that playing Hail to the Chief when I was introduced at the final evening show was a little over the top and quite unexpected but very funny and I appreciate the thought.

One of the highlights of my trip was sitting in the lobby having lengthy conversations with Bill and Ruth Pitts. Talk about friendly, they have to be two of the nicest folks in magic. It was also nice to talk with Dakota, his mom and grandmother as well.

Thanks to all that made my visit very enjoyable.

Dave,

Was so nice to meet and talk to you. Yes, the Hail to the Chief was planned by myself, Michael and Bob. And since I know what you go through, it was quite fitting and the least we can do to say what a tough job you have here and it is appreciated by all.

Everyone that visits the south is a friend first. You are innocent until proven guilty. Even though you are a yankee, you're always welcome here. LOL!!!

And how many other conventions have you went to that got a proclamtion from the Governor of Alabama for a CHICKEN!?!?!?!?!

Yes, that was a first. When I told my wife I attended a broken wand ceremony for a chicken, she thought I had stayed out in the sun too long

I enjoyed talking with you and Sydney at the dealer booth as well. It's always nice to meet and talk with people face to face.

A big thank you goes out to Michael Baker and the rest of the gang for putting on an outstanding convention. I had an awesome time lecturing, performing close-up and stage on Saturday. Plus, I meet some old and new magic friends such as Travis Bolton, The Pitts, Jamie Sellers, etc. Thanks again and hope to catch you again in the near future.

Dave Scribner....I did not know you were the man behind the Café until the show on Saturday. It was a priceless moment when they played "Hail to the Chief". Keep up the AWESOME work.

Joseph Young aka The Rubik's Cube Magician

I'll second Joseph on congratulating Michael Baker and the Alabama gang for a VERY FINE convention. To all that missed it - you missed a great convention and first class hosts.

Thanks guys,

Scott Compton

Congratulations and thanks to Michael and his crew for a well-run and interesting convention.

I had to depart earlier than I planned but was fortunate enough to hear the lectures on magic collecting and carnival cons before leaving.

Any convention attended by the likes of Bill and Ruth Pitts, Bob and Lucy Sanders, the Great Phantini, Cousin Cliff, Judge Drennan, etc., has got to be worthwhile.

The only downside to the weekend was learning of the illness of my old friend Bob Chadwick. We have been swapping magic and tall tales for nearly 30 years and I always looked forward to being in his company.

What a great job to all in B'ham. It was a fine convention and truly enjoyed Michael Baker and Joseph Young.

Regards,
Joe

Sorry I missed this one < but a working magician must take a paying job. Who won the Hal Martin trophy

Tom Gibson won the Hal Martin trophy with a very funny act.

Hi I was at the SEAM 2006 and I really had a wonderful time. I would also like to thank Michael Baker and the rest of the staff who put this on. I really had fun and looking forward to next year. I can't wait. I'm sure it will be as good.

Jon Bacchus,

Just now saw your post. Glad you enjoyed watching the Rubik's Cube Stage act as well as the close-up. Hope to catch you again in the near future.

Joseph Young

Joseph,

Rubik's Cubes have really been back in the news again. Good fit!

Bob

Ed,

You'll be glad to hear that Bob Chadwick is alive and well. A few weeks ago I made him endure my presentation of Fortune Foretold and he remembered you too. Come see us at Ring 35 in Birmingham sometime and speak "Magic" to us. We meet the first Tuesday of each month.

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander