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MrBob102
New user
Northern Virginia
97 Posts
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Posted: Dec 8, 2011 11:22pm
In 2012, magic's first and longest running convention will be going to one of America's oldest regions - Norfolk, Virginia. The 84th Annual I.B.M. Convention will be held July 3-7, 2012 at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside Hotel with overflow rooms available at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel.
The Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night shows will be held in the 2,500 seat Chrysler Hall. Chrysler Hall is the flagship of Norfolk’s downtown theatre district. Be sure to register early to get the better seats. Register at: http://www.Magician.Org, click on Convention Tab.
Be sure to sign-up for the Grande Banquet & Cabaret Show along with your Convention Registration.
Watch the I.B.M website for Performers, Lectures, Dealers, Schedules, and more exciting announcements.
Come and join us in Norfolk and let the WAVES of MAGIC wash over you! Hope to see you there.
Bob Patterson
Registration Chairman
I.B.M. 2012 Convention - Norfolk
Magic.Bob@Comcast.Net
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aussiemagik
New user
Norfolk, VA
80 Posts
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Posted: Dec 12, 2011 8:46pm
I'm looking forward to it, can't wait
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magicjy
New user
Big Stone Gap, VA
65 Posts
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Posted: Dec 21, 2011 8:47am
Has any performers been announced yet?
Joseph Young
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zmg013
New user
51 Posts
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Posted: Dec 30, 2011 1:25am
Wanna go, trying to work it out
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MagicEarl
New user
2 Posts
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Posted: Jan 8, 2012 7:05pm
Yes, just starting to plan for it.
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Denis Bastible
Loyal user
Buffalo, New York
284 Posts
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Posted: Jan 19, 2012 9:50pm
I receive the Linking Ring, MUM, Magic and Genii. For months, the SAM has been running ads for the Las Vegas convention with a ever growing list of impressive performers. Unless I am missing something, I have yet to see a performer named in any print ads and just the same rather drab announcement that there will be a IBM convention in Norfolk. Why is that the case?
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MrBob102
New user
Northern Virginia
97 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2012 11:22am
The Convention Committee is meeting this week in Norfolk. They are waiting on contracts to be returned before announcing the performers and lectures. Shawn Farquhar, talent chairman says most of them have been completed and the particial list will appear on the I. B.M wesite (www.Magician.org) very soon.
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Michael Taggert
Special user
Fredericksburg Virginia
649 Posts
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Posted: Jan 30, 2012 10:51pm
Looking forward to going to my home town for the convention hope to see everyone there. ring 50 will be here in force.
Believe you then that I do strange things
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Shawn Farquhar
V.I.P.
Canada
581 Posts
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Posted: Feb 1, 2012 8:43pm
Oh we have some fine talent. I tried hard to book acts that were unique and not overly seen on the convention scene. I booked a one man show that is stellar, a special feature lecture/show with an outstanding young performer that you're gonna love, multiple close up guys who have almost all been on the covers of MAGIC and Genii ... and more... I think they start releasing names on Friday, February 3rd ...
We have really changed the schedule format for the convention so each day starts with one of the BIG THREE events at 9:30am (yes nothing at 8:00am) followed by some uncontested time for you to shop the many dealers we have booked. The afternoon will feature the contests... yes contests when the acts aren't usually sleeping! Lectures at the same time everyday and night so you don't even have to consult your schedule to know what's going on and find out what you missed. I'm really proud to be a part of this new team and to be able to continue the I.B.M. tradition of offering it's members outstanding events. David Sandy and his team did such a great job last year, we have big shoes to fill.
I had the chance to visit Norfolk and it looks like a fun town to visit. This Summer I'll be giving it the "Hannah" test, when my daughter is let loose on the unsuspecting residents.
Keep well and busy,
-shawn
www.magiChampion.com www.palmermagic.com
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Merlina
Veteran user
Maria Ibanez
365 Posts
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Posted: Feb 2, 2012 6:29pm
Yipee, can't wait!
Maria
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Bill Wells
I.B.M. forum Staff
Lexington, VA
445 Posts
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Posted: Feb 3, 2012 12:20pm
The I.B.M. 84th Annual Convention will be held in Norfolk, Virginia on July 3rd – 7th, 2012. We are pleased to announce that the following outstanding close-up talent.
The outrageously funny Geoff Williams will entice audiences with his mind-blowing sleight-of-hand illusions. You won’t want to miss the amazing card magic of magician and author, John Bannon. From Spain, the incomparable Dani DaOrtiz will entertain you with his superb technique and crazy humor. Joining us from Canada is comedian and magician, David Acer (aka Doubting Dave on Mystery Hunters), who only has to look at you to make you laugh. The fact that he is also an accomplished magician is just icing on the cake. More than just an entertainer – Hannibal – captivates his audience with his combination of magic and storytelling. You won’t want to miss Wayne Houchin – exclaimed “One of the hottest magicians on the planet” by Genii Magazine. Finally, I.B.M. attendees will be treated to Paul Gertner’s TEN FINGERS – A Play of Magic. Enough said.
Don’t wait, register today at http://www.magician.org/portal/en/node/6. Reserve your room at either the Norfolk Waterside Marriott (757-627-4200) or the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside (757-622-6664). Both hotels are within a block of each other. The Marriott is our host hotel. The Sheraton is right on the Elizabeth River with lovely waterside rooms. Be sure to tell them you are with the I.B. M. to get the special $99/night convention rate. Evening shows will be held at the beautiful Chrysler Hall Theater.
See you in Norfolk!
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Bill Wells
I.B.M. forum Staff
Lexington, VA
445 Posts
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Posted: Feb 5, 2012 2:47pm
Here is a sneak preview of an upcoming Norfolk convention ad ...
Click here to view attached image.
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Denis Bastible
Loyal user
Buffalo, New York
284 Posts
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Posted: Feb 6, 2012 8:03pm
Very Nice!
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magicjy
New user
Big Stone Gap, VA
65 Posts
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Posted: Feb 10, 2012 2:38pm
I'm going to IBM for sure because I booked at show on Tuesday, July 3 near Norfolk, VA. Just wonder if anyone is interesting in sharing a room?
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MAGIC is believing in yourself.
If you can do that, you can make anything happen. - Foka Gomez
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Shawn Farquhar
V.I.P.
Canada
581 Posts
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Posted: Mar 1, 2012 4:39am
This year we are adding to the great changes from last year and improving using the suggestion from the registrants. The folks in charge have changed up the schedule at it is a great change in my opinion. Things don't start at the crack of dawn and lectures don't begin at midnight either! Instead they are starting each day with one of three events they call the Big Three. Yup, it's been moved from the afternoon to the morning to encourage you all to crawl out of bed and see either Paul Gertner's one man show "Ten Fingers", Wayne Houchin's very special lecture and show or a close up show with Dani DaOrtiz, John Bannon, Master Payne, Geoff Williams, Hannibal and David Acer. What a way to start the day! The contests, always a favourite, will be held in the afternoon to give them more prestige and to allow the acts to be awake and in their best form. Dealers have uncontested time to show you their latest and greatest and they have even designed a 24 hr hangout area to jam. Yes, there was a bar just feet away too. The evening shows are going to be spectacular. Joan Caesar has gathered together a talented group of young magicians to showcase, Chris Capeheart will be the star of the Gala Banquet show, Wayne and Fran Houchin have something extra special up their sleeves, Rich Bloch will once again host the Gold Medal show and George Saterial will close it with the act that gained him his gold medal and a few other choice illusions. Chip Romero is taking a break from nearly three decades at sea to show us what he does, Justin Flom who once had the Imaginary Theatre in Branson and most recently released Card Artistry will be sharing his newest and most popular material, along with Vlad Kryvonogov from the Ukraine and FISM award winner Arthur Trace ... We have lots more talent to announce and some very special extras ... keep checking in and don't forget to register.
Cheers,
-shawn farquhar
www.magiChampion.com www.palmermagic.com
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larrylegal
Regular user
Raleigh, NC
139 Posts
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Posted: Mar 18, 2012 3:28pm
Is there a reason that even though the convention is less than 4 months away, the web portal is not listing the talent as mentioned in posts above? There are conventions being held a couple of months later that have nailed down their talent.
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Shawn Farquhar
V.I.P.
Canada
581 Posts
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Posted: Mar 18, 2012 4:19pm
Excellent Question Larry ...
They are probably just super busy with other things in the world of the IBM.
You can find most of this information on Facebook and in all the major magic magazines...
"More ways to meet, learn and share"
Just a few of the magicians to perform:
Justin Flom
Chris Capehart
Dani DaOrtiz
David Acer
Paul Gertner
John Bannon
Geoff Williams
Chip Romero
Yuji Yasuda
Rich Bloch
George Saterial
Arthur Trace
Vlad Kryvonogov
Hannibal
Ma Yanyan
Wayne Houchin
More still to be announced...
-shawn
www.magiChampion.com www.palmermagic.com
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Payne
Inner circle
Seattle
4266 Posts
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Posted: Mar 19, 2012 2:05am
Quote:
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On 2012-03-18 16:19, Shawn Farquhar wrote:.
Justin Flom
Chris Capehart
Dani DaOrtiz
David Acer
Paul Gertner
John Bannon
Geoff Williams
Chip Romero
Yuji Yasuda
Rich Bloch
George Saterial
Arthur Trace
Vlad Kryvonogov
Hannibal
Ma Yanyan
Wayne Houchin
More still to be announced...
-shawn
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You seem to be missing a name on that list Shawn :)
I contend that we are both atheists.
I just believe in one fewer god than you do.
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Shawn Farquhar
V.I.P.
Canada
581 Posts
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Posted: Mar 19, 2012 5:12am
I didn't list them all Payne...
I just started typing while running out of the house to catch another *** plane.
Yes, Master Payne, who was just featured in an awesome article in MAGIC will also be performing at the IBM this year...
I can name more too, but time to jump on another plane... long trip to Kuala Lumpur..
-shawn
www.magiChampion.com www.palmermagic.com
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Bill Wells
I.B.M. forum Staff
Lexington, VA
445 Posts
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Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:53am
Check out this link for photos of the ever increasing and fabulous talent line up for the Norfolk convention ...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.343364109047110.96866.114291625287694&type=1&l=548596e2ef
With this talent and the extraordinary events planned for this convention it will be a very special convention. The I.B.M. convention was reinvented in Dallas and is continuing to be upgraded for Norfolk. I.B.M. was the first convention and continues to be the best convention.
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Shawn Farquhar
V.I.P.
Canada
581 Posts
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Posted: Mar 28, 2012 11:49am
I guess I should have mentioned Juliana Chen too .... oh and Yuji Yasuda and Butterfly Lovers and Hou Kai ... and if I think some more I can probably list more...
-shawn
www.magiChampion.com www.palmermagic.com
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Bill Wells
I.B.M. forum Staff
Lexington, VA
445 Posts
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Posted: Apr 2, 2012 10:00am
There is a very special magic happening this July that we want to be sure you know about.
There are lots of magic conventions but there is only ONE I.B.M. Annual Convention each year and it is in Norfolk, Virginia this year. The I.B.M. held the world’s first magic convention in Kenton, Ohio in 1922 and the Norfolk Convention will be the 84th I.B.M. Annual Convention – that’s every year except the four years during World War II! The I.B.M. is the World’s largest magic organization and its annual conventions are the world’s best magic conventions.
The I.B.M. knows how to produce a magic convention. The I.B.M. convention committee has the most successful convention experience of any group in magic. The I.B.M. “reinvented” the convention last year in Dallas and will upgrade its convention this year in Norfolk to a new edition that is bigger and better than ever before. Here are a few of the things in store for those lucky enough to attend the Norfolk convention:
Each attendee gets a special PASSPORT to magic. Not only does this passport gain you entry to all the events at the convention and the Schedule of Events – it also has a space for each dealer to stamp when you visit their booth. These dealer stamps will be your passport to special magic gifts and drawings for other magic prizes. This PASSPORT gains you entry to the Dealer’s Room which opens at 2 pm on Tuesday afternoon and a special first night Welcome Party and Show plus the first of 10 Lectures at 10 PM on Tuesday evening. That is more than a year’s worth of magic lectures at one convention! Your PASSPORT takes you to a unique I.B.M. event – the ever popular BIG THREE EVENT – Three different events repeated on three consecutive days for a third of the attendees each event to enhance your enjoyment and viewing of the event. The Norfolk Big Three events include Paul Gertner and his one man show – Ten Fingers; A special lecture by Wayne Houchin; and a Close-Up show by six of magic’s best close up masters including – David Acer, John Bannon, Hannibal, Dani DaOrtiz, Master Payne, & Geoff Williams. The close-up rooms will have elevated seating to improve the viewing angles for the audience.
There will be a special tiered seating room with projection screens to improve the viewing of close up lectures and parlour magic.
The optional Grand Banquet (and extra charge event) will feature the incomparable Chris Capehart – a magic performance who simply has no equal!
A special Youth Showcase Show featuring a lineup of specially invited young magic talents will give attendee a very special look at the stars of tomorrow. There will also be special events for the Youth Only during the convention.
The Gold Medal Finals will feature not only the finalist competition but also Magic Master of the magical m.c.s – Rich Bloch and special guest star George Saterial reprising his own Gold Medal winning performance.
Already booked for the Gala Finale Show are Justin Flom, Vlad Kryvonogov, Chip Romero, and Arthur Trace with more acts to be named.
Long time magic show producer and star in his own right – Dale Salwak – is producing an I.B.M. exclusive – Stars of Asia Gala Stage Show – which will open the three nights of shows in the beautiful Chrysler Hall Theatre at the Norfolk Scope. Already announced for this special show are the FISM award winning acts of the beautiful Juliana Chen from China, Yuji Yasuda from Korea, and Ma YanYan from China. Also on this show is Hou Kai, an absolutely unbelievable juggler, and the Butterfly Lovers with their aerolistic artistry.
Continuing in the theme of the S.I.G. sessions at the Dallas Convention, the Norfolk Convention will offer its own streamlined version The Magic Six Pack which will provide a small group special focus on a selected magic topic. Your Norfolk PASSPORT to magic will permit you to choose from David Acer – Making of the TV show Mystery Hunter; Rich Bloch – Being a better MC; Hannibal – Theater and Magic; Master Payne – Theming of Magic; T. J. Shimeld – Walter B. Gibson and The Shadow; and Geoff Williams – Comedy in Magic.
The Order of Merlin breakfast (extra charge event for Merlin members) will feature Chip Romero with a special presentation.
In addition to all these lectures, shows, and special events are the preliminary competitions for the stage and close-up prizes and the right to compete in the finals for the Gold Medal, the Gold Cups and the over $17,000 in cash and other prizes bringing the total value of awards to over $20,000.
In view of continuing economic conditions, the convention registration fee has been lowered to $250 which is much lower than other major magic conventions this year. A special convention room rate of $99 is available at the Norfolk Marriott, our host hotel and also at the nearby Sheraton Waterside Hotel if you prefer a waterside room. Very reasonable restaurants for breakfast and lunch are available directly across the street from the convention and a host of excellent restaurants are available very nearby for dinner.
Finally, Norfolk is an ideal convention location for a family vacation. If driving to this convention across the Commonwealth of Virginia families will be able to visit historic sites where America began including three major sites within an hour of Norfolk – Jamestown – the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, Yorktown – where American independence was won, and Williamsburg – where Colonial America still exists. Attractions such as Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, and Virginia Beach are also nearby. Within an easy walk of the hotels are the Nauticus Museum, USS Wisconsin, and the Douglas MacArthur Memorial. The nearby MacArthur Mall hosts a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Of course, there will be special spouse events as well.
Simply put, the Norfolk I.B.M. Convention is THE MAGIC CONVENTION to attend in 2012! It is the sleeper convention of the year. Come to Norfolk where we know how to produce a magic convention just for you. Norfolk is your PASSPORT to magic in 2012!
See you there!
I.B.M. Norfolk Convention Committee
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SIX
Inner circle
New York City
1480 Posts
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Posted: May 1, 2012 12:10pm
Sounds exciting, I will be there on behalf of Magicians Without Borders and look forward to meeting you all there  Personally it will be my first, U.S convention
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MrBob102
New user
Northern Virginia
97 Posts
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Posted: May 23, 2012 4:30pm
Don't forget to register soon for the I.B.M. convention in Norfolk as the price goes up in just a little over 30 days...
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MrBob102
New user
Northern Virginia
97 Posts
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Posted: Jun 1, 2012 3:43pm
Be sure to book the Marriott Hotel for the convention before June 18, 2012 as the discount block will run out and the room price will increase. The Marriott rate will increase from $99 to $169. It's too late for the Sheraton as that room block ran out on June 1. It would be better to get your room now and cancel later if you have to, rather than have to pay the higher rate if you miss the deadline.
Hope to see you at the convention, register NOW!!
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Bill Wells
I.B.M. forum Staff
Lexington, VA
445 Posts
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Posted: Jun 1, 2012 5:05pm
Actually, Bob, I just discovered that the Sheraton room block is also good until June 18. The June 1 date was an incorrect posting on the Sheraton website. However, there isn't that much time left to make your reservation at one of the two hotels before the rate drastically increases. We are hard at work making the final details for the Convention. Registration increases on June 28 so go to www.magician.org - the I.B.M. Portal - click on convention and register today !!
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bwarren3
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Special user
519 Posts
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Posted: Jun 2, 2012 1:52am
Merlina, If you're going to attend, then I hope to see you there!!!!!
Bill
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MrBob102
New user
Northern Virginia
97 Posts
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Posted: Jun 14, 2012 3:28pm
June 28th is rapidly approching and the I.B.M. Convention price will increase. Register before June 28th and save $50.
Don't forget to reserve your room at the Marriott or Sheraton hotels before June 18th to get the I.B.M. special rate of $99. The hotel prices will increase to their normal rate on June 18.
Don't delay any longer....
Register at www.Magician.Org click on convention and register today!!
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Bill Wells
I.B.M. forum Staff
Lexington, VA
445 Posts
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Posted: Jun 14, 2012 5:43pm
Just to second what MrBob102 is saying ...
Time is running out …
Only 4 days left to reserve a room at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott or the Sheraton Waterfront Hotel at the special $99 convention rate. On June 18th our room blocks will be released. Book your room NOW for the Norfolk IBM Convention!
Don’t miss the chance to see and hear David Acer, John Bannon, Rich Bloch, Alex Boyce, Chris Capehart, Julianna Chen, Dani Daortiz, Daisy Dolicker, Justin Flom, Paul Gertner, Jordan Gomez, Hannibal, Johathan & Trisha Hawley, Wayne Houchin, Hou Kai, T. J. Ketchmark, Jay Temaat, Ma Yanyan, Tyler Nygren, Master Payne, Christopher Quintero, Mandy Reed, Chip Romero, George Saterial, T. J. Schimeld, Arthur Trace, Geoff Williams, An Sung Woo, Yuji Yasuda, and Gu Ying. A wonderful mix of your favorite names and acts that you have never seen before! The I.B.M. Conventions are not your regular old magic convention. The I.B.M. Conventions always break new ground. Come to Norfolk and enjoy our Welcome and Farewell Parties, our Contests with the world famous Gold Medal and Gold Cups competitions, Special Sessions, workshops, an entire year’s worth of Lectures, Youth events, Dealer’s Exposition, Youth Show, Grand Banquet and Show, the I.B.M. original Big Three Event featuring Close-Up Show, special lecture, and Paul Gertner’s one man Ten Fingers Show, the special All Asian Gala produced by Dale Salwak, the Gold Medal Show and the Grand Finale Gala all in the beautiful Chrysler Hall Theatre. The opportunity to see old friends and make new ones and much more. Events that will use the latest technology to enhance your viewing and entertainment pleasure. All this in historic Norfolk, Virginia with sights and activities for the entire family.
Convention registration fees increase on June 28th ! Save money by taking action today !!
Time is running out – book your room and make your registration today for magic’s oldest and best Magic Convention - The 84th Annual I.B.M. Convention
Go to http://www.magician.org/portal/node/6 for all convention information including acts, schedule, F.A.Q, convention registration and hotel reservations.
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sthielman
Regular user
Frankfurt, Germany
122 Posts
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Posted: Jun 17, 2012 1:32pm
What a deal!
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