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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
October E Newsletter fro KIDabra International
October 21, 2008 Greetings and News from the 2008 Conference What's Below....
October Greetings! The trees are turning their beautiful fall colors here at KIDabra headquarters in North Carolina! That means the busy holiday show season for many of you is upon us. While the world watches a president elected here in the US and stocks raise and fall throughout the world, entertainment remains, thankfully a given, especially in tough times. May your show calendar be full! The Daniel house is probably like yours, bustling with activity. We arrive home from KIDabra Conference to walk right into a new school year, become football parents, launch a new school tour, market it, celebrate the boys and Tami's birthdays and our anniversary. Then we look up and it's mid-October. Wow! This week planning begins full tilt on KIDabra Conference 2009. There is important KIDabra International Breaking News with a new benefit ahead in this Newsletter, so find a comfy chair and read away. Thanks, Mark and Tami 2008 Conference: Thanks for helping make The Year of The Creative amazing! The 2008 KIDabra Conference: The Year of The Creative was amazing, with so many highlights! Doug Scheer and Chris Capehart just knocked folks out. Brad Ross cemented the fact that he is a superstar in the making. Adele Friel and Terry Evanswood rocked with a surprise chat about her days on the Blackstone, Sr. show and stole attendees hearts. Stan Allen charmed and inspired and David Kaye gave his best lecture ever at KIDabra! Our thanks to everyone involved – lecturers, performers, vendors, senior staff, executive staff and YOU who made the 2008 conference an important event to stimulate our thinking! You'll see coverage of the conference over the next couple issues of The KIDabra Journal. Dolly's Imagination Library- KIDabra folks respond enthusiastically in support! One of the important things we did as a group this year was raise money for Imagination Library. (dollysimaginationlibrary.com) An amazing program for children age 0-5 years old. Participating families receive a carefully chosen children's book monthly at no charge to parents, until their children are 5 years old. This program is in place in communities throughout the US, Canada and England. To find out how to bring it to your area visit the website. It really is a terrific service to families and communities! Thanks to Terry Evanswood and his cast for hosting what became an all night tour of his home for the 5 lucky golden ticket holders who bid collectively over $800.00 for the opportunity. Add in cell phone fines during the conference and other donations, and a check was presented to Karen Wilson (before we left Pigeon Forge) of The Dollywood Foundation for Imagination Library totaling $1,250.00. Fantastic! All right gang, let's see if we can beat this in "09:>) By the way Dolly was actually in town while the conference was going on, with several sold-out benefit concerts at Dollywood for Imagination Library. Breaking News New KIDabra Member Benefit- One of the most asked for benefits is here! Optional Liability Insurance is now offered to members of KIDabra International through K&K Insurance, a strong company that specializes in insuring performers and athletes. Their motto is "We Insure Fun!" If you currently need of or are considering this insurance for your performing business, here's some things to ponder. Who can be covered? Magician, Balloon Artists, Caricaturists, Clowns. Comedian, Face Painters, Jugglers, Puppeteers, Storytellers, Santa and other Holiday characters, Ventriloquists and more! The Important Details: This policy is not part of a group insurance pool, and importantly begins when you want it to. For instance some other policies, especially the group insurance pool policies, renew every year at the same time. An example, some policies renew every August, so if you take out the insurance in April you still pay the full fee. Not true with K&K. The insurance begins shortly after you apply, and upon acceptance. Also you will receive a certificate of insurance with your acceptance and additional free certificates of insurance as needed. How do I get started? Please download the PDF application, study it carefully for what's insurable and what's not. I'm told by Kevin Kutz in sales for K&K that Rabbits and Doves are fine, other animals and all fire related effects are not covered. We think you will find it to be one of strongest, if not the best policy in the industry. You'll find their rates very competitive. Also there are 2 options of insurance, depending on the amount of coverage you desire. Please note there are 2 categories of insurance based on gross performance income- 0- $30,000.00 and $30,000.00 to $100,000.00. You will need to be current with KIDabra International and enter your KI Member number on the application. This insurance is available to KI members in the US. Canadian members must check with the company individually. (K&K does have a Canadian office) KIDabra International is delighted to make this optional benefit available to members. Please understand KIDabra International has no stake, nor receives any compensation from K&K. Any agreement you enter into is between you and K&K. Please direct all insurance questions to K&K. (That's the legal stuff) KIDabra Journal News The August/ September 2008 Yearbook Issue of The KIDabra Journal is wonderful. Our thanks to Angel Contreras for the amazing cover and all the KIDabra staff for one hundred and thirty-eight pages of fantastic articles, routines and tips. The October /November KIDabra Journal will mail in early-mid November. We're excited for you to meet Puerto Rico's KIDshow Superstar in the issue. Plus, coming in the December/January issue discover one of the unsung pioneers of the modern preschool show, and he's been hiding in plain sight. A Note from Dean Allen Carnegie about the Journal: "I have been a long time reader of MAGIC and Genii and other magic related magazines. But Mark I have to tell you that the quality of the content in the KIDabra Journal far exceeds every other magazine I've read. I've gone back and read a number of the past issues and am shocked at the MEAT that is in this magazine. I honestly think there is no better magazine for the working professional." If it's time to renew your KI membership, you can do it now at kidabra.org, click on Join, scroll down to Renew. If your membership has lapsed, or due for renewal, you will receive a reminder in the mail. You don't want to miss a single issue of the KIDabra Journal! Oh, and if you are ready to join for the first time, today is a perfect day to do just that! Treat yourself to KIDabra International today! Lots of info follows in this Newsletter, you may want to print it out to enjoy reading it with lunch or dinner and please do forward to a friend. Mark and Tami KIDabra Conference 2009 News Early Birds - Register Now and Save, plus get preferred seating. (Expires November 20th) The 18th Year - The Incredible Year of the Performer Pigeon Forge, TN • Music Road Hotel Complex August 12 - 15, 2009 (with Optional Seminars starting August 11th) Join us and enjoy the return for the first time in 5 years of one of our most popular lecturers, Mark Wade. Stay tuned for more conference news coming in the November E News! Registration will increase by $15.00 on November 22, so register today and save, plus if you're part of the first 50, receive preferred seating up front - we currently have preferred seating available and it's first come, first serve! Register now, you won't want to miss it! Congratulations, Thoughts and Prayers Our friend Trevor Lewis was installed as president of the IBM British Ring in September at their annual convention in Eastbourne, England. The largest ring of the IBM, it boasts nearly 2000 members. In Trevor's hands it will have a wonderful year of leadership, not to mention some great KIDshow representation:>) (Trevor holds one of only 2 KIDabra International Lifetime Contributions to Children's Magic awards, the late great Warren Stephens is the other) Congrats to Trevor at trev@trevlewis.com KIDabra Lifetime Member Joe Lefler is recovering nicely from triple bypass heart surgery also in September. Notes to Joe at joe@wearefun.com Terry Herbert: The KIDabra KIDshow Superstars DVD Volume 1 Now Available and Perfect for Gift Giving! Terry Herbert is one of the great kid show magicians in the world today. He has been performing magic for over 50 years. His DVD "Children's Magic the Herbert Way" is considered a classic in the world of children's entertainment. One of the highlights of KIDabra 2007, was this fascinating and entertaining interview between Terry Herbert and David Kaye. David found gold visiting with this lovable, one of a kind, personality. You'll discover a smart journeyman entertainer who has loved every second of it. You'll hang on every word of the easy rapport between Terry and David, plus thrill to the stories and cartoon voices from this wonderful storyteller. Among other things Terry discusses his early start performing in the Summer Holiday Camps in England. And straight from Terry's private collection, you will see video of his award winning comedy act for adults, The Great Fiasco, and his new character Mr. Woo the Wizard. Terry also performs live for the KIDabra audience. Watch as he presents an amazing coin trick that will absolutely fool you, and his hilarious five-minute puppet routine, with an adorable monkey, that will have you rolling on the floor. You'll enjoy time well spent with a legend and master performer, Mr. Terry Herbert, in this first volume of KIDabra KIDshow Superstars! Available from kidabra.org, sillymagic.com and from Terry himself during lecture appearances. Only $29.95 plus $5.00 shipping in the US and Canada from kidabra.org Actual shipping charged to other countries. Important KIDabra International Member News Contacting Us - If at any time, you need assistance with any aspect of your KIDabra membership, please contact Tami directly at kidabraconf@aol.com. For help with your KIDabra website or logging on to the Discussion Forum, contact Dennis at dennismichael@dowhy.com. Change of Address/Change of Email If you move, please tell us! If any part of your address changes, please tell us! Also keep your email address up to date with us for breaking news! There is a link at the bottom of this email to delete or add email addresses. Thanks! KI Member Number and Membership Card You will need your KI member number frequently. It's required when you first sign on to the KIDabra forum at kidabra.org. You also need your member number to take advantage of the free website, for signing a KIDabra Chapter Charter, purchasing Liability Insurance from K&K and more. To keep up with my card I put it in my wallet, then it's always there. If you misplace yours, your number is always printed above your name on your KIDabra Journal envelope. KI Membership Join and Renewal It's easy at kidabra.org, click on the Join button, then scroll down to register or renew. 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 The Discussion Forum at kidabra.org 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 click on Forum and log in with your membership number. Free Website - KI Members Benefit One of your most valuable benefits is completely free to you and couldn't be easier to use. I was checking the other day and a ton of KI members have taken advantage of this and you should too! Your website is as easy as fill in the blanks. 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) Optional Liability Insurance is offered to members of KIDabra International through K&K Insurance, a strong company that specializes in insuring performers and athletes. Their motto is "We Insure Fun!" Click the insurance button on the kidabra.org website and download the PDF insurance application. Chapter News Please keep us informed if you're working on starting 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 856-753-9754. 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. KI Journal Reminders Product reviews - Yes! We do want to review your product in The KIDabra Journal. Do you have a new trick, prop, book, DVD, E-book or Show-In-A-Box? Then send you item to KIDabra Journal Product reviewer John Cooper. John has developed the guidelines for submission that follow: In an effort to make the KIDabra Journal the preeminent kidhow/family show entertainers magazine we are implementing some product review submission guidelines. (1) All submissions must be KIDshow/family show focused. (2) All effects submitted need to contain at least one developed show script. (3) Books, CD's & DVD's must be pertinent to the kidshow/family show entertainer or their business. Please include retail pricing, ordering information, your phone # and e-mail address (in case I have questions) and if possible a disk containing a high-resolution picture of your item. Please indicate whether you want the product returned (please include a check for the return cost) or if it will be donated in the 2008 KIDabra Auction. Send your review items today to: John Cooper - KIDabra Product Reviews PO Box 437 Anderson, SC 29622-0437 Journal Advertising: 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. The Music Road Hotel Complex hosts KIDabra Conference 2009 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. Melanie Michaels from Australia and John Reid from Long Island both say the Music Road is like going to a retreat. 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. 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. See more at musicroadhotel.com. Take a moment and make your reservation today! Don't forget you can read past newsletters at the website to gain the full story of KIDabra! We can't wait to see you next August or at your local KI Chapter meeting! Join KIDabra International Today at kidabra.org. click on Join Primary Members receive a Membership Card, The KIDabra Journal, Free Member Websites, the Amazing KIDabra Discussion Forum, and more. Member dues are $60.00 which includes an initiation fee and thereafter $49.00 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. If a youth is interested in joining and does not have a parent that is a KI member, we suggest joining at the Primary rate so they can receive the Journal and full benefits. International Member (outside of U.S. and Canada) $95.00 Includes a one time 15.00 initiation fee and KIDabra: The Journal, thereafter $80.00 on renewal. Register Today and Save For The 2009 KIDabra International Conference! (Until November 20, afterwards add $15.00) Member Performer $184.95 Spouse $90.00 Child under 16 with full paying adult $75.00 New Member Performer/ includes Conference Registration and KI Membership $244.95 (US and Canada) New Member International Performer $274.95/ includes Conference Registration and KI Membership You can register by phone or fax with Mastercard, Visa, and Discover phone (336) 492-7870 fax (336) 492-2199 Online at kidabra.org Check and moneyorder to MSD Productions KIDabra 2009 Convention 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 kidabraconf@aol.com http://www.kidabra.com http://www.kidabra.org The KIDabra E News goes out to interested parties and media organizations.
Dennis Michael
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