I’m just testing the waters here…..

If.... and I say again “if”....
I were to help put together,
a mini-conference (two-days or a weekend)
totally focused upon:

--Storytelling Magic
--Periods & Styles / Character Driven Magic
--Haunted / Spooky Magic

Within the San Francisco Bay Area, California,
maybe Late-Summer or Early-Autumn of 2009…..

How many people would ACTUALLY want to participate and attend?

It would be an intimate, manageable size,
it would feature workshops and lectures,
it would have a works-in-progress show,
it would feature a dealer’s room,
it would have a gala-evening show.

I’d try for a boutique feel hotel, maybe Victorian, to set the mood,
I’d try to arrange a few included “working” catered meals,
I’d try to plan some sort of festive group banquet or dinner.

San Francisco is not cheap, but I’d try to keep costs down,
this is NOT a money-making venture,
just to break-even and session with like-minded mages.

AND this would be a one-year, one-shot deal.
I think there is a call for this sort of “specialty” gathering,
and there is not much on the West Coast to feed this specific genre.

Email me your thoughts, ideas, inspirations,
or just to tell me to forget the whole thing.

Magically,
Walt
SpellbinderMagic@SBCGlobal.Net

I think it is a great idea and I would be willing to burn a few frequent flier miles to go.

I will think through some ideas and send you an email.

This would be over a year out in 2009 so folks would have a chance to plan and save….

AUGUST 2009 “Wizards Weekend” in San Francisco

(Possible Itinerary) Maximum of 60 Particpants

August 20 Thursday
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(Early Arrival Check-in / and optional City Tour)
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August 21 Friday
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12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM Buffet Luncheon & Networking
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Welcome & Reception (Dealer Room Open)
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM “Celebrity Round Table” Panel Discussion
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Welcome Dinner at Hotel
9:00 PM to 11:00 PM Hospitality / Networking Hour (Dealer Room Open)
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August 22 Saturday
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8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Buffet Breakfast (Dealer Room Open)
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Workshop or Lecture
12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM Lunch on your own (Dealer Room Open)
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Works In Progress / Show & Discussion
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Conference Banquet at Hotel
8:00 PM to 10:00PM Gala Stage Show
10:00 PM to 11:00 PM Hospitality / Networking Hour (Dealer Room Open)
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August 23 Sunday
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8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Buffet Breakfast (Dealer Room Open)
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Workshop or Lecture
12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM Lunch on your own (Dealer Room Open)
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Workshop or Lecture
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Closing Circle (Dealer Room Open)
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Dinner on your own
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM SF Ghost Hunt Walking Tour w/ Fassbinder
10:00 PM to 11:00 PM Hospitality / Networking Hour (Dealer Room Open)
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August 24 Monday
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(Buffet Breakfast and Hotel Check-out)
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--Four Lectures / Workshops included
--Works In Progress Show included
--Dealer’s Room and Hospitality Hour every day
--Three to Four Buffet Breakfasts included
--One Buffet Lunch included
--One Dinner included
--Gala Banquet included
--Gala Show Admission included
--Ghost Hunt Walking Tour included

--Victorian Boutique Hotel - Special Rate 3 0r 4 Night Stay
(maybe between$125 and $275 Per-night based on
current rates, rooms, and dates)

So….. who would be your favorite fantasy choices for
workshop leaders, lecturers, and celebrity performers???

Magically,
Walt

I think it is a good idea. As long as it doesn't have problems such as a recently held workshop. Depending on the economy over the next few months, I would be interested in attending as long as I didn't have to actually perform. Kicking around ideas would be fun for me.

As far as lecturers/performers, I would surely be interested in a couple of Café members who have some incredible material. Michael Fraughton for one. Christian Chelman, Bob Neale, Burger would also get my vote for fantasy choices. Your no slouch either there Walt.

AT

If you are doing characters - then BDC has got to be booked!

I am also in the planning stages for a small conference in either OCt or Nov 2009 in Nashville. More as it becomes available.

If you are doing characters - then BDC has got to be booked!

I am also in the planning stages for a small conference in either OCt or Nov 2009 in Nashville. More as it becomes available.