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July Enews
In this issue Greetings and News 1. Saturday Night Gala at KIDabra 2. Spotlight on Terry Evanswood and Magic Al 3. Travel Plans 4. Optional Marketing Sessions August 14 & 15- Just added John Kaplan 5. KIDabra Audio CD Album 2007 On Sale Now- Just added Magic Al 6. The 2007 KIDabra Vendors Room 7. Breaking News around the KIDshow World 8. KIDabra International Member News 9. KI Member Discounts and Special Offers 10. The Music Road Hotel Complex hosts KIDabra Conference 2007 July Greetings, I hope this finds you busy with shows, vacation and such. With the Summer Reading Tour in full swing and the ramp up to KIDabra Conference, things are chaotic here in a good way! You'll read some exciting newsbits for all things KIDabra in this newsletter. And we're excited as folks from all over the US, Canada, Australia and from throughout Europe are preparing to travel to Pigeon Forge, TN, for next months KIDabra Conference. We're putting on the spritz and we can't wait to see you! By the way if there is breaking news we may chat more frequently between now and conference time. Stay tuned! Did You Know? A Membership Update We've got some amazing statistics to share with you. In less than 2 years since the birth of the KIDabra International Association, we have over 525 members in 46 states in the US and in 15 countries around the world! Six KI chapters in the US so far with more in the works here and abroad. We'll update you again at conference with the latest numbers. KI at IBM in Reno I'm just back from the IBM Convention in Reno where I met tons of KIDshow folks and saw many KIDabra friends at the KI booth. One of the neatest moments was meeting Salyl from Kundu, India who told me he really enjoyed reading this newsletter each month! Also neat, David Kaye and I went to the fantastic Kalin and Ginger show and met Jacque, one of the cast, who turned out to be a very successful KIDshow performer in the Reno area. Welcome, welcome to our new KIDabra International members who joined in Reno - Kurt Flickner, California, Annie Young, California, Delbert Lee, California, Trevor Harding, California, Ralph Mackintosh, California and the newly installed President of the Society of American Magicians- Maria Ibanez, Florida. Free Sample of The KIDabra Journal A One Time Special Offer, Invitation and Test Drive! If you're reading this newsletter and have not had the opportunity to join KIDabra International yet, nor see a copy of the Journal then read on: KIDabra International, The Association of KIDshow and Family Performers is about to celebrate it's second birthday. For that, we have a very special free offer. Our house magazine for members only: The KIDabra Journal features writings from across the KIDshow world from folks like David Kaye, Trevor Lewis, Barry Mitchell, Brad Ross, Tim Sonefelt, Ken Scott and many more! For the first time ever, we're making the current issue of the magazine available to prospective-members to see, read, enjoy and learn from. We just did this in Reno at the IBM and attendees comments were "they couldn't believe they had not yet heard of the magazine." Some read it overnight at the convention, came back and joined the next day so they wouldn't miss another issue. Here's the one-time offer - Send us your snail mail address and we'll send the current KIDabra Journal to you featuring Jozo Bozo on the cover (Croatia's KIDshow Superstar) for free in the US and Canada. Yes, we will send it anywhere in the world, however outside the US and Canada, please send $5.00 dollars to help defray shipping and postage costs. (Which can be paid through PayPal to kidabraconf@aol.com) Get your copy today by e- mailing us at kidabraconf@aol.com, calling 336-492-7870 (Office hours 9-5 EST), or snail mail KIDabra International, PO Box 1296, Mocksville, NC 27028. (While supplies last) Please look the magazine over and if you like it, we invite you to become a part of what we're doing and join the KIDabra International family! The 2007 Yearbook August/September of your KIDabra Journal The special, gigantic, double issue August/September Volume 2, Issue 6 of The KIDabra Journal: The 2007 Yearbook featuring writings from the across the KIDabra staff and is in active preparation. And wow is all I can say! Angel Conteras has been commissioned to design the cover of the book. I've seen the proofs and wow again! Just like last year, the Yearbook will debut at KIDabra Conference for attendees to take around and get autographs making it a true keepsake treasure. KI members not present will receive their copy shortly after the conference. Don't let friends miss another issue of the KIDabra Journal, they can join KIDabra International today at http://www.kidabra.org There are several Special Discounts and offers for KI Members later in the newsletter. Our thanks to the fantastic vendors who make these possible. Just use your membership number when ordering. Hotel Block goes off this week! The room block for the KIDabra Conference will be released on July 15th. After that date, the hotel will continue to make your reservations as rooms are available, but they will not guarantee the KIDabra rate. So, if you haven't made your reservation, now is the time! See below for complete info. Planning for the 2007 KIDabra conference is in full swing, and it is nothing short of amazing! You'll read of some of the breaking news events in this newsletter. The 2007 Schedule is posted at kidabra.com We'd love to have you join us in August at the conference. Please take a moment today and register for KIDabra Conference 2007, make your hotel reservations, travel plans and we'll see you in August at KIDabra Conference! Mark and Tami Daniel ************************************************************************************************* KIDabra Conference 2007 News KIDabra 2007 Conference The 16th Year Pigeon Forge, TN Music Road Hotel Complex August 15 - 18, 2007 Terry Herbert, Magic Al, Chris Capehart, Steve Taylor, Jozo Bozo, Julian Franklin, Jim Kleefeld, Nathan J. Roberts, Chris Frings, John Kaplan, Mathew David Stanley Senior Staff: Barry Mitchell, David Kaye, Sammy Smith, Trixie Bond, Ken Scott, Dave Risley, Mike Bent, Bruce Amato, Joe Lefler Executive Staff: Bruce Bray, Tate Elliott, Tim Sonefelt, David Allen, Ralph the Great, Scott Francis, Tess Andrews, Dennis Michaels, Dave Hill, Gary Shelton And the list continues to grow! KIDabra Conference Lecture Spotlights 1. Saturday Night Gala at KIDabra Join Master of Ceremonies Terry Herbert along with the award winning Magic of Mathew David Stanley, Og the magical caveman that time forgot, the hijinks of Magic Al and the charmingly unique Chris Capehart with more surprises to come! 2. Spotlight on Terry Evanswood and Magic AL The New Theater and Special Ticket Prices for KI Members during KIDabra Conference Week. During the KIDabra Conference week, adult tickets to Terry's show are half price, just show them your KIDabra badge or membership card. The price with tax is only $11.00. Tickets for children are the same price, all in all a tremendous value for a terrific Don't Miss show! To find the Magic Beyond Belief Theater starring Terry Evanswood. Leave the Music Road Hotel and turn left onto the Parkway, proceed past the Country Tonite Theater (where his show was) and about 3 blocks on the right you can't miss the huge digital sign in front of the theater. Just added to the show: You'll get to see one of the tigers the female gold "Rajah" or the white male "Hollywood." They alternate days and you may even get to meet their wrangler "Corky." Also new to the show from Russia, lead assistant Natasha and understudy Britney along with the new GM for the theater who hails from the Magic world- Jay Rumple. If you're there early in the week see Terry Monday night the 13th at 8:15 PM or Tuesday the 14th at 3:00 PM and 8:15 PM For more info go to pigeonforgemagic.com Terry is the perfect study of everything right as a performer that we preach and teach at KIDabra. His show is a must see over and over! Friday Afternoon: A Magic Al Visit From Kid's Parties to Off-Broadway Show to Professional Kids Movie (DVD) !!! (then back to kids parties) Join Magic-Al Garber Friday afternoon at KIDabra conference as he shares how he went from being a Birthday Party performer to putting together a team, writing a script and starring in an Off-Broadway Play/Magic Show, creating/designing an original puppet character, filling the theater, having the live show filmed and edited into a WONDERFUL KIDS DVD! Hear his experiences to date on how he marketed the finished DVD, got it into stores and the hands of television executives as well as celebrities. And how he has been trying to get the show to become a television series. (An Exciting Ongoing Adventure) He will share his insights of this incredible adventure along with the disappointments (they make you stronger) and the hopes and dreams that this may eventually lead to something really BIG!!! Al also performs some of his favorite routines and bits of business. And tells the stories of being a full time performer for almost 30 years. This is a KIDabra Exclusive Don't Miss Highlight Event! 3. Travel Plans If you're coming to the KIDabra conference and looking for Travel or Room buddies to share costs check on the KIDabra forum at kidabra.org- On the forum scroll down to the third section which says: KIDabra Conference click on KIDabra Conference News then click on Roommate and Travel Buddy Finder for Conference This thread helped pair up several folks last year. May you find success as well! If flying in to the McGee-Tyson Airport in Knoxville be sure and give our official shuttle Rocky Top Tours a call toll free at 877-315-8687 or e mail Linda at jclabough@rockytoptours.com to arrange your pick-up time. It's only thirty dollars each way for planned pick-up times. (Extra charge for unique times) See the complete info at kidabra.org then click on Travel. 4. Optional Marketing Sessions August 14 & 15 Wednesday, Aug 15th, 2007, 9:00 AM John Kaplan: Fundraising Magic We are delighted to announce the final lecture for our marketing sessions and welcome to KIDabra for the first time from British Columbia the Fundraising Magic guru John Kaplan. John's career in magic spans over 30 years, achieving notable success with fundraising shows as well as promotional and theme shows for amusement parks and corporate clients. John shares a glimpse of what it takes to be successful in the field of fundraising magic shows (without telemarketing or having to resort to percentage arrangements) and gives a behind-the-curtain look at the acclaimed Fundraising Magic™ system he developed. Learn more about John at fundraisingmagic.com This is an Outstanding Don't Miss Optional Lecture! Join John Kaplan, along with Dave and Dana Hill sharing A Fair Market Value, Julian Franklin with Look Twice Advertising, Ken Scott's How to Make a Six Figure Income doing Kid Shows! and Steve Taylor - A Baker's Dozen To Raise More Dough: 13 Tiny Tips To Transform Your Take-Home From Tepid To Terrific! Plus, Bruce Amato on The Daycare Dilemma and one more to come! Marketing Sessions start Tuesday evening and continuing throughout the day on Wednesday. Since the Conference Center has many lunch choices available this year, we're lowering the price and giving you the choices to choose your own lunch at a reasonable cost. The Optional Marketing Sessions are only $92.00 5. KIDabra Audio CD Album 2007 On Sale Now Own an instant collectible - 8 KIDabra sessions recorded live at Conference on Audio CD. Relive the lectures for years to come. Importantly, no albums are sold after the convention as we give each lecturer who participates their master recording at the completion of the project. FAQ's- Do you record the entire conference? No, as there is so much that happens at KIDabra, much of which is visual, not lending itself well to recording. We select the optimal listening sessions. Do you record Marketing Day? Two of the 6 marketing sessions will be recorded. What do I get? An album with 8 Audio CD recordings of lectures and sessions recorded live as they happen with no editing at KIDabra, on one or 2 CDs as needed. Our mission is to have the album ready to take with you Saturday night before you leave. Great quality and ease of use add up to a fabulous bargain and opportunity to relive and continue to learn from KIDabra for years to come. Plus you never have to rewind. Who's on the Recordings? 1. Ken Scott How to Make a Six Figure Income doing KID Shows 2. Bruce Amato The Daycare Dilemma 3. The Live KIDabra Library/ Summer Reading Session hosted by Steve Taylor and featuring many of the KIDabra staff. 4. David Kaye: Secrets Revealed: The Steps to Creating Great Routines! 5. Terry Herbert: The Interview hosted by David Kaye 6. Ron Conley: Pull Up a Chair and Enjoy A Little "Chicken Soup," The Magical Experiences of Ron Conley 7. Nathan J. Roberts: Making Your Show Memorable with Music 8. Magic Al From Kid's Parties to Off-Broadway Show to Professional Kids Movie (DVD) !!! (then back to kids parties) <>How Much? The KIDabra Audio Album is only $99.95 pre-ordered and pre-purchased, delivered to you at the conclusion of this year's KIDabra Conference. You can also purchase the Album at KIDabra for $110.00. Important Note: Due to the arrangements with our speakers No Album sets will be sold after the conference, so they are available in advance or at KIDabra only. If you can't be with us and would like to purchase a set as an Invisible Registrant you may for only $145.00 plus $5.00 shipping in the US. (Additional shipping for other countries) Invisible registrants must place their order in advance of the conference and please allow at least 2 to 3 weeks after KIDabra to receive your Album. *************************************************************************************************** 6. The 2007 KIDabra Conference Vendor's Room Like a kid in a candy store, a place for the tools of our trade. During KIDabra Conference, it's the top resource in the world for folk like us! magicbackdrops.com with Jeff Jones Dazzling Magic with Brenda Hahne Steve Taylor (with the Axtell Expressions line) SPS Magic with Sammy Joe Lefler's Funtastic Entertainment (Sound systems, tables and such) Balloons and Clowns with Dave Hill Wonder Imagery with Tim Sonefelt Barry Mitchell John Reid (with Dave Cressey Products) Daytona Magic with Harry Allen Conley's House of Magic Nathan J. Roberts John Kaplan Fundraising Magic sillymagic.com mikebentmagic.com Jozo Bozo kenscottproducts.com Chris Capehart Bruce Amato Dave Risley Rob Erdmann Photography- Bring your costume for a Photo Shoot Angel Conteras Illustrator and Cartoonist Creative Arts Store and more to come! ************************************************************************************* 7. News around the KIDshow World Congratulations to Maria Ibanez! Maria Ibanez was sworn in as the 91st president of the Society of American Magicians this past week in Dallas at their convention. A New KI member and successful KIDshow magician in the Miami, Florida area, we wish her well! And more congratulations to our friend Phil Wilmarth! Phil Wilmarth lover and supporter of all things magic was sworn in as International President of The International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention in Reno, Nevada Phil has been to KIDabra Conference several times and last year there, helped present A Lifetime Contribution to Children's Magic award to Trevor Lewis. He has some exciting goals for IBM and he's served by the one and only Sammy Smith in the role of editor of The Linking Ring. balloonsaroundtheworld.com KI Member and Alaskan Jeff Brown is the man behind this joyous idea happening October 3rd, 2007. You can participate in this eighth annual event and it costs nothing but your time, oh and a balloon or two to help bring smiles all around. More info at http://www.balloonsaroundtheworld.com KI Member Terry Owens on TV A Note from Terry: "I specialize in Gospel magic and the doors have opened for television for me. I currently have a one minute devotional for children called Kids Thought that is airing on the TCT network, as well as Direct TV and Dish network. They are Gospel magic spots and air on Saturday during the children’s programming. It also goes into 170 countries where my smallest viewing audience is 5,000,000 people. Just this past week, the Sky Angel network emailed me and they have approved airing the spots on their children’s channel too." Way to go Terry! Arthur Stead releases Star Closer with proceeds to help John Cooper It started out as a Mark Daniel routine using David Ginn props with a script by John Cooper. Now add in the Arthur Stead music treatment and it's a powerful way to close a reading or motivational show. Part of the Proceeds from the sale of the CD will go to the John Cooper fund. This is a powerful piece that has been used to close hundreds of Marks, Johns and Arthur's shows. Star Closer is available at http://www.arthurstead.com *************************************************************************************************** 8. Important KIDabra International Member News Dues Update Effective August 1st there is a slight dues increase to help us continue to grow the KIDabra Journal and other member services, plus offset increased postal and printing costs. <> Primary New Member $60.00 (A $5.00 increase) <> International New members $95.00 (A $5.00 increase) <>Associate and Junior New Member $35.00 (A $5.00 increase) <>U.S. and Canada Renewals annually $47.00 (A $7.00 increase) <><>International Renewals annually $75.00 <><>Associate and Junior Renewals $20.00 (A $5.00 increase) <><> KI Flyer The Current Snail mail version of the six page KIDabra Newsletter is available to you as a PDF Download at kidabra.org scroll down towards the bottom of the page and click away. Print out and share the flyer with friends and prospective members. It's a great tool for member recruitment for forming or growing a chapter. KI Member Logo As a KIDabra International member in good standing you may use the special Member logo (created by Ralph the Great) on your website and promotional materials. Find it at kidabra.com, click on the Logo button on the left. Chapters may use the KIDabra logo for chapter business with their Chapter identification immediately under the logo. The original KI logo is reserved for Headquarters' usage. kidabra.org Discussion Forum - KI Members Benefit Posting on the informative KIDabra discussion forum is an important KI member benefit. All of the incredible content on the forum is available to KI members! If you have friends who would like to learn all about KIDabra they may view select sections of the forum as guests, however posting is exclusively for our members. Please join in the sharing! See you there! kidabra.org Free Website- KI Members Benefit One of your most valuable benefits is completely free to you and couldn't be easier to do. Your website is as easy as fill in the blank. Use it to advertise your services, shows and talents. Available to paid members in good standing. To get started go to kidabra.org and click on the Free website button on the left. (You'll need your membership number) Chapter News Please keep us informed if you're working on a Chapter in your area. We'll help promote it. Please direct Chapter questions to Chapter Development Coordinator Dennis Michael. He is eager and ready to help at DennisMichael@MagicalBirthdayParty.com or 856-753-4794. Chapters - please send your meeting reports for the Journal to Tate Elliott, Story Editor as a word document the address is Tate_Elliott@juno.com Please place in the subject line Chapter # and Meeting Date, for Issue #. Pictures should 300 dpi and converted to B&W and sent to Tami at kidabraconf@aol.com. Thanks KI Journal Reminders If you have KIDshow products, books, DVD's etc.. that you'd want the KIDshow world to know about, have them reviewed in the KIDabra Journal. Please send them to Bruce Bray c/o Party Pizazz, Inc., 1209 River Ave. Unit #1215, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Contact him at brucebraymagic@aol.com To advertise in the KIDabra Journal contact Tami 336-492-7870 or kidabraconf@aol.com. Great rates and the perfect way to get the news out to the KIDshow world about your products and services. We now offer full color ads as well, please inquire about pricing. 9. Special KIDabra International Member Discounts and Offers (Please use your KI member number for these discounts) New- Tim Sonefelt's Wonder Imagery Offer Now through August 3, KI Members receive 10% Off your purchase through http://www.WonderImagery.com. Simply enter coupon code KID10OFF in the shopping cart. Also be sure to put your KI Membership number in the comments section. This offer is only good for KI members and your membership number is required. There is no minimum purchase required to receive the discount. Ongoing- Balloons & Clowns would like to make the following offer to KIDabra International members... Magical Alien Blaster Gleaming chrome with 36 different light patterns illuminating the blaster. One pull of the trigger provides over 20 sound effects right out of an alien movie. Must be heard and seen to be believed. Add some hi-tech sci-fi to your show. Kids love it! Reg. Price $10.00. For KIDabra members only...an introductory price of $7.00 through July 31st. Just mention your KIDabra membership # when you place your order (or leave it in the comments section if you place your order online). 1 800 CLOWN 99 or www.balloons and clowns.com New - Barrymitchell.com Special Offer USE YOUR HEAD TO CREATE BETTER MAGIC 2 Disk DVD A $45.00 value is only $25.00 plus postage for KI Members. Just list your member number in the special instruction blank on the website. This particular offer is not valid with Paypal. Join Barry at Kidabra 2005 for his live Building A Better Mouse Trap lecture. He will inspire you to stop thinking like a magician and start thinking like an entertainer. He discusses his 7 habits to enhance and simplify his magic while maintaining a high level of entertainment value. The unique tricks and routines that Barry presents are fun to watch and a pleasure to learn. Keeping with the tradition of The Magic of Thinking Creatively, Use Your Head To Create Better Magic is a must see for the beginner as well as the professional. Read the book then enjoy this DVD. The book explains each of the tricks on this DVD completely, then give directions on how to build many of them. Double disk set with additional studio footage for material not covered at live lecture. Also includes special demo performance of Super Chicken and Barry explains how Super Chicken started it all. Offer expires July 31. Ongoing - Creative Arts Store For Gospel Magic performers we are excited to introduce a brand new Christ and Satan Silk. These are designed by Timbuktoons. A leader in children’s cartooning and design. These silks give you an updated look for today’s kids. The silks are printed by Wonder Imagery Silks, so you know the quality is topnotch. These wonderful silks come in 18” and 36”. You can pre-order the Christ and Satan silks at http://www.creativeartstore.co Receive a 10% off your pre-order and any other of the 1200 items you buy during July. Use coupon code KIDABRA followed by your membership number to receive your 10% discount. *************************************************************************************************** 10. The Music Road Hotel Complex hosts KIDabra Conference 2007 For 2007 Conference e return to Pigeon Forge and the Music Road Hotel. Great rooms, on property water parks- pools, indoor and outdoor, water slides, lazy river and more, coupled with an excellent free continental breakfast each morning make for a great whole family treat. We'll be housed in both the Music Road Hotel and the Inn with the conference center between. The Inn is only a few steps further from the free standing conference center, the Hotel is best if you have special needs, also half of the rooms at the Hotel overlook the river. If the whole family is coming pick the inn for the most water activities, although no matter which building you're in you have full access. The complex is located at Traffic light 1 in Pigeon Forge in a quiet cul de sac just off the main drag, turn at the Ruby Tuesday's Restaurant. Surrounding it for a mile in every direction are restaurants to please every taste and that huge Wal-Mart in Sevierville is only 4 or 5 minutes drive, not to mention every outlet store known to man. Rooms in the KIDabra block are only $89.00 per night for 2 queen beds. (This special conference rate off regular rate of up to $119.00) (Suites available at a higher rate.) Call Music Road Toll Free at 866-615-6353 and tell them you're with KIDabra. Every room night counts toward our reserved block and makes the conference possible. Also you can make reservations on-line at musicroadhotel.com Click on Reservations, then click on Group Blocks, then enter our unique KIDabra code 6440-7628 (for the hotel) or 6440-7629 (for the inn) Our group is served by Donna in Group Reservations. Her direct number is 865-286-1780, Monday thru Friday. Take a moment and make your reservation today! Join KIDabra International Today at kidabra.com click on Join Membership Card, The KIDabra Journal, Free Member Websites, the Amazing KIDabra Discussion Forum, KI member discounts and more. $55.00 which includes an initiation fee and thereafter $40.00 on renewal Associate/Spouse (who assist or are married to a Primary Member) $30.00 Includes a one time 15.00 initiation fee and thereafter $15.00 on renewal. Junior Member (10-18 years old who are the child of a Primary Member) $30.00 Includes a one time 15.00 initiation fee and thereafter $15.00 on renewal. International Member $90.00 Includes a one time 15.00 initiation fee and KIDabra: The Journal, thereafter $75.00 on renewal. And Register Today For The 2007 KIDabra International Conference! Member Performer $174.95 (US and Canada) Spouse $90.00 Child under 16 with full paying adult $75.00 New-Member Performer $229.95 (US and Canada) International Performer/New-Member $264.95 Optional Marketing Sessions Tuesday Evening August 14th and Wednesday the 15th $92.00 2007 Audio CD Album $99.95 (Pre-ordered, $110.00 at Conference) Invisible Registrant (Receives CD album and available handouts) $145.00 (plus $5.00 shipping in US, charged at actual cost to other countries) You can register by phone or fax with Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express phone (336) 492-7870 fax (336) 492-2199 Online at kidabra.com or by check and moneyorder to MSD Productions KIDabra 2007 Conference P.O. Box 1296 Mocksville, NC 27028 What if there was a place and a group of people that existed to meet the special needs of folks who perform for kids and families? What if there was a place to motivate you, educate you and point you in the right direction? What if there was a place that helped person after person build successful performance careers? What if all of this really existed? A place so good that your competitors won't tell you they're a member because they want to keep all the resources for themselves. It does, it is KIDabra International! KIDabra International PO Box 1296 Mocksville, NC 27028 Phone 336-492-7870 Fax 336-492-2199 e mail kidabraconf@aol.com website kidabra.com discussion forum kidabra.org |
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