OK...

Fairly simple. What are the permanent must visit attractions for a magic fan coming to the US next year?

Here's a few examples,

Las Vegas
The Magic Castle

They're the most obvious ones. What else?

Cheers guys!!

-- Topher

These are a few that I can think of right now..HTH

California Magic Dinner Theatre http://www.calmagic.com/

Magicopolis http://www.magicopolis.com/Site/Welcome.html


Magic Underground http://www.bestmagicshow.com/magic_underground/

This is not in the US, but pretty close -

http://www.gregfrewintheatre.com/

Monday Night Magic in New York City.

New York:
Steve Cohen's Chamber Magic
http://www.ChamberMagic.com

Reno:
Magic Underground
http://www.bestmagicshow.com/magic_underground

Chicago:
O'Donovan's
(formerly Schulien's, birthplace of Chicago Bar Magic)
http://www.kincadesbar.com/odonovans/magic.asp

Supernatural Chicago
(currently in its third year of weekly performances)
http://www.SupernaturalChicago.com

Magic Chicago (monthly showcase)
http://www.magicchicagoshow.com

Best,
Neil

Colon, Michigan, the magic town which is also home of Abbott Magic and FAB Magic. It is full of magic history and a great place to visit.
-Tyler

As long as we're talking about Michigan:
The American Museum of Magic
http://www.americanmuseumofmagic.org

Best,
Neil

Magic Island Houston Texas
Wonder Works Orlando Florida

The Outta Control Magic Show inside of WonderWorks in Orlando. We are going full-blast and have been since June of 2000. Two shows nightly, seven nights a week, 365 days a year.

Tony Brent

I'd go see the Wonderworks show...

I hear the Bald magician is pretty good!

I'd also consult Magictimes.com for links to any and all Magic Shows in the U.S.

Other than the above mentioned magic hot spots, some of the following might be of interest. Though not permanent attractions, if you can get two sponsors and an invitation, the ultimate close-up convention is the Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic Convention in Buffalo, New York (FFFF). Also The Columbus Magi-Fest is a great Ohio convention. If you go to the All Magic Guide and from there to Craig's Magic Calendar you will find a list of dozens if not hundreds of magic conventions and magic events all across the U.S.A. There is something magical happening if not every week, at least every month of the year.

In my opinion the Le Grand David show in Massachusetts is a must see, also Ray Goulet's Magic museum over in Watertown Massachusetts. You might also drop by some of the local IBM or SAM meetings when traveling the states. Many of them have museums, auctions, lectures, conventions, and magic shops associated with them.

If your travels take you to Michigan please stop by my magic shop and museum at The Timid Rabbit in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We are home to IBM Ring 333 (The Fox Ring) which meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM. Our doors are always open to fellow magic fans.

Take care and take cards
Antony Gerard

Topher

I forgot to mention the Salon de Magie. Ken Klosterman's Museum of Magic in, I believe, Loveland, Ohio. His collection was featured in the Smithsonian magazine. It is a most fabulous collection and one that you must see if at all possible.

Take care and take cards
Antony Gerard

In the Pocono Mountains resort area of NE Pennsylvania.

The Houdini Museum in Scranton, PA. Featured on The Travel Channel and The Biography Channel. http://Houdini.org

and
"Haunted, Mind Mysteries and THE Beyond," in the same building. http://PsychicTheater.com

Call as they are open in the winter on a limited basis, and every day in the summer.
570 342-5555

I suggest not going far out of the USA and come to canada! You can come to niagara and see the World grand champion of magic Greg Frewin!

COme and see the 7th wonder of the world and don't miss the 8th
The international Grand Champion Of Magic
Greg Frewin
http://www.gregfrewintheatre.com

Warren and Annnabelles' on Maui.

Just got back and had a wonderful time. Warning though, get your reservations before you leave home, this show sales out.

I can't believe that no one mentioned the absolute
HOLY GRAIL for a Magic Visit....THE MAGIC CASTLE in Hollywood, CA
http://www.magiccastle.com

=Frank=

Frank,

I think you took a speed reading class and flew past it, because the Magic Castle is mentioned in the very first post. But then maybe your vision is just blurred with that vest you have.... How's the Bakersfield group doing? You still attend?

Steven

Don't you mean "we"?

I am anxious to see the show. In fact, the dogs are going to the kennel today and we are driving up.