Greg,

I hope your magicians do take the opportunity to catch Ken Scott's lecture. They should find it to be a very good investment.

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

Indeed. And we hope you get to town early enough to attend this lecture, too, Bob.

Greg

I got back this week from the Ozarks and look forward to going back to the Heartland soon. First I have to go to Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC and Tennessee. However, I also really look forward to being in Peoria again.

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

Seems we have a little glitch in our club's PayPal, so the online registration isn't working properly. If anyone is having trouble setting up a registration, please email me or send a PM. I'll work out something.

Greg

Are there recommended places to stay for the out of towners?

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

Bob,

We have several rooms set aside for attendees at a Super 8 just across the bridge on the highway. (I think some are still available.) Decent standard motel rooms for a fair price. We're not a tourism center so accommodations are reasonable. There are all kinds of places to stay only minutes away, from the clean and cheap to a little more expensive and swanky. If anyone is still looking for a room, PM me and I'll let you know what I find out about the Super 8 rooms. Or I'll try to find you something else in your price range.

Also...

Okay, you've probably noticed we have Ken Scott doing a night-before lecture, Friday evening before the actual convention on Saturday. He's also performing in our evening show on Saturday, the 25th. If you haven't seen him, you'll like him. Lots of funny material.

But here's the news: I received an email from Ken who told me that everyone who attends his Friday evening lecture will get a free copy of his lecture notes. The lecture is only $15 anyway, and with free lecture notes, that's a lot like a bargain! Thanks, Ken. Looking forward to it.

There's only a week and a half left until this event. And to get in on the $45 reduced registration fee you'll have to be in before this coming Monday, April 20. The price goes up $10 the last week. If you have any questions, let me know.

Greg McNeil

This is the week to be in Peoria.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there again.

Have Silk, Will Travel!

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

If you haven't committed to attending this convention yet, you have just a couple more days to decide. And the NOAA weather report for Saturday, April 25, is mostly sunny, high in the lower 80s. Very nice.

Greg

Greg,

I'm really looking forward to being there again Saturday. You, Jerry, Adam and the others have done a great job of keeping dealers and others informed and prepared to make this another great convention in Peoria.

See you and Ken Scott Saturday!

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

Bob and Greg,

Be sure to tell Michael Baker hello from Joseph Young. Hope you have a excellent Get Together.

Joseph Young

Today is the day!

See you all there.

Bob

Today was the day. Saw you all there. And a good time was had by all!

Greg

Great being there. Fun time we had. Thanks for the invite.
Ken

This is why Saturdays exist. We had a great time. Do it again!

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

Today I received the best "Thank you" letter in a very long time. I want to Thank you!

We're all looking forward to our next opportunity to come to Peoria.

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

Is there one for 2010?

I havent seen any info about it.

33rd Central Illinois Magic Get-Together
Saturday May 1, 2010
Urbana Civic Center, 108 E. Water St., Urbana, IL

Lectures - Dealers - Shows - Door prizes - Raffles - Lots of fun

Lecturers already scheduled: Harry Monti and Dan Fleshman

Close-up performers already scheduled: Dan Fleshman and Harry Monti

Gala Evening Show performers already booked:
Andy Dallas - Dan Fleshman - Rob Higgins - Harry Monti - Gordon Snow - Troy Roark

A Night Before Workshop will feature Dan Fleshman.
The workshop will be limited in attendance. The workshop is not included in the registration fee.

General registration: $45 before April 5, 2010 - $55 after April 5, 2010 and at the door.

For more information, contact:
Dennis Reed, Coordinator at dreed45@comcast.net

If Rob Higgins is carrying around a sliver pail / bucket you had better get some shop vacs, dirt devils and tape rollers.

Always a fun convention! Good luck to you guys!