A few years ago I was standing in the lobby before the Saturday night show. It was almost time to start and David Williamson (who was on the show) walked up and we started talking. I said "Hey aren't you in the show tonight?" With a crazed look he said "I AM!", and took off running down the aisle, bumping into people, jumped up on stage and ran through the curtain. I'm sure the folks in the crowd were wondering what was going on. Of course, he knew he was on the show. That's just David being David.

Jason, if you miss the chance to see Bergatze, James, Trace, and Lewis, you're crazy. Go do your thing. The winner of the stage contest gets to perform at the Canton Palace Theater in the Headliner Show.

I talked to Tim today, I'm signing up. Are you coming down Peter?

Nah, I have shows. Let me know how it goes. I will definitely miss being there.

I think I may be over excited about this! 3 days and counting...

Rumor has it that the truth about who the Masked Magician really is will be revealed Friday night...

I just returned from 4f's this weekend and one of the lecturers was Marc Oberon. He will also be lecturing at the battle and I have to be honest, you are going to be impressed. I was fortunate to spend some time with him talking about magic and if you want a different perspective on magic, talk to him. His award winning IBM act will show you how a well structured routine should look ( God knows I took some notes).

Jason,
I agree that Marc's act was one of the highlights of FFFF this year. Very tight and well routined.

Richard

Can't believe I am not going this year!! I have went the past three years and said I would never miss out on this convention. I have been laid off for the past 4 months and just cant afford it. I hope all of you that go have a great time. Say hi to Tim for me.

Jeremy

OK! I'm ready for information about the 2010 Battle of Magicians.

Tell us about it!

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

I see they have some info up on the website. I think I'm going this year ( as long as I can get off work for thurs and fri). I just started a new job and don't have any vacation time. I think I'm just playin hookie.

I plan to see your there!

http://www.battleofmagicians.com/convention.php

The international Battle of Magicians in Canton, OH is scheduled for April 29 & 30 and May 1, 2010.

My room will be on the Dealers' Hall with a sign for DoveLite Silk. I hope to see you there.

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

It's a sweet convention. I hate missing it.