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danfreed Inner circle West Chester PA 1354 Posts |
OK, so you guys that weren't at KAX missed a very cool conference. It was near ventura at a very cool resort hotel. I went a day early and did the Warner Bros studio tour and did dinner and shows at The Magic Castle with JR, Kimmo, Silly Scott, Gary Dunn, kenn Scott, and others. that's a really cool place if you ever get a chance to go.
The conference had an excellent line-up of presenters. Some people who I've never seen. Jay Johnson did a few things and was in the gala show. The big gala show at the end was amazing - it really was the best variety show I've ever seen. There was a van that took groups of people on a tour at the nearby Axtell puppet factory - that was really neat to see how everything is done there and meet all the nice folks. I sat in the van next to Jay Johnson on the way there and he was as nice as can be. His puppets are jerks though! I met lots of really nice people, including a few Café members. The dealer room was small, but Axtell released about 14 new items - all great. This was the first KAX, so the turnout wasn't the best, but I'm sure it will keep getting bigger. The location and time of year, for me anyway, was much better than the Kidabra conference in TN.
Dan Freed
AKA The Amazing Spaghetti https://www.magiciandanfreed.com/birthday-party-magician-for-kids http://thecaricatureartist.com http://danieljayfreed.com |
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danfreed Inner circle West Chester PA 1354 Posts |
Here are photos from my trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/61077844@N06/
Dan Freed
AKA The Amazing Spaghetti https://www.magiciandanfreed.com/birthday-party-magician-for-kids http://thecaricatureartist.com http://danieljayfreed.com |
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magicbyswh Inner circle North East Tennessee 1548 Posts |
So how many were in attendance?
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danfreed Inner circle West Chester PA 1354 Posts |
Not sure, maybe 100? It was less than the regular Kidabra conference this past summer. I'm sure attendence will keep growing cause it's a great location and time of year, and they did a great job.
Dan Freed
AKA The Amazing Spaghetti https://www.magiciandanfreed.com/birthday-party-magician-for-kids http://thecaricatureartist.com http://danieljayfreed.com |
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Jolly Roger V.I.P. Sedona, Arizona 1667 Posts |
The show on the last night open to the general public was bigger than any Kidabra Conference! They had to bring in extra chairs! JR
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kenscott Inner circle 1869 Posts |
Dan and JR it was great hanging with you guys. I had a great time!! KAX started promoting itself early Oct. so it really only had three months to promote. I think there was atleast 100 people. Which is great seeing there were no ads and it was all promoted by soical media and emails. As to the GALA show there were over 350 at that show. The entire Conference was amazing if I say so myself.
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Jolly Roger V.I.P. Sedona, Arizona 1667 Posts |
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
I can name everyone but the guy on the left.
But...... who can name the photographer?
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
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Jolly Roger V.I.P. Sedona, Arizona 1667 Posts |
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On 2014-02-03 23:24, jay leslie wrote: I also have no idea who the guy was on the left. However, I do know the photographer extremely well. JR |
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kimmo Inner circle Sheffield 1193 Posts |
KAX has to be the best Convention I have ever attended. I went to bed on Thursday night after seeing just one event (An Evening with Jay Johnson) and felt that I'd already had my money's worth!
The Gala show on Saturday night was packed to the rafters and I was truly honoured and humbled to have been part of such a stellar line -up. I am certain that KAX will grow and go from strength to strength. Numbers were actually higher than I had anticipated, based on the fact that it was announced so late. I predict that next year's event will be a sell out - and I will definitely be there. Congratulations to Mark, Tami, Steve, Ken and the whole creative team behind KAX.
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The Great Zucchini Inner circle 1347 Posts |
I will be going next year. It seems like an awesome location
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danfreed Inner circle West Chester PA 1354 Posts |
Jay Leslie was there. I had a conversation with him while he was standing on his chair suspension in the dealers room. Never had a conversation with a guy standing on a chair suspension. Jay, you said you would replace your icon here cause the double eye thing was creeping everyone out.....I'm waiting...It was nice to meet him in person, despite the neck strain from looking up so high. .
Dan Freed
AKA The Amazing Spaghetti https://www.magiciandanfreed.com/birthday-party-magician-for-kids http://thecaricatureartist.com http://danieljayfreed.com |
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Thank you Dan, great meeting you as well. I didn't reckognize you without your hat but kept thinking "that man looks like someone important".
I will change my avatar eventually. As soon as I figure-out how to tipe.
Jay Leslie
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Jolly Roger V.I.P. Sedona, Arizona 1667 Posts |
I have a feeling that KAX in Oxnard in January may take over as the main Kidabra conference, and the Pigeon Forge August event will become the Mid Year conference. Those who missed this really did miss something very special. JR
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Ryan Price Special user winnipeg, MB, Canada 641 Posts |
I just wish they told us about it earlier. January/February are really busy and promoting it in October was way too late. I need to plan a year ahead.
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Jolly Roger V.I.P. Sedona, Arizona 1667 Posts |
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On 2014-02-04 10:36, Ryan Price wrote: Ryan...........that's past history. Plan on coming in January 2015!! JR |
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axtell V.I.P. Steve Axtell 2126 Posts |
KAX was SPECTACULAR! KAX was AMAZING!
Here are the official KAX 2014 Photos! Wow there are over 1,000 of them thanks to KAX photographer Rob Erdman! http://www.axtell.com/kax.html
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Jolly Roger V.I.P. Sedona, Arizona 1667 Posts |
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On 2014-02-04 12:59, axtell wrote: You did an amazing job, Steve. Thank you!! JR |
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axtell V.I.P. Steve Axtell 2126 Posts |
OOPS! Here is the Photo Page for KAX http://www.axtell.com/kax2014.html
Axtell Expressions, Inc.
Pro Puppets, Magic & Animatronics |
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Jolly Roger V.I.P. Sedona, Arizona 1667 Posts |
Steve..............you had some wonderful new puppets introduced at KAX. Would you like to tell us about them, and maybe share some pics with those foolish enough not to be in attendance? JR
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