3-day magic convention in Washington, DC features:

Legends of Magic, Mark Kalin & Jinger
The Comedy Magic of Puck
Chicago Magic Legend, Benjamin Barnes
Mentalist Jason Suran, and
The Family Show Magic of Dave Kaplan

You'll not only get to attend their lectures, but also included are their full public performances. SPECIAL: There is also a stellar line-up of magic creators & dealers who have agreed to give mini-lectures on really useful magic topics (as opposed to show and sell demos).

As always, Magi-Whirl/FOM is a magicians dream of so much GREAT magic AND always bargain priced. The public itself will pay $100 for "all-access" to the public shows -- so for a few dollars more -- magicians will get in on amazing lectures, magic dealers and creator and so much more.

Note: please register before the end of May to benefit from early bird pricing. We're also working on a potentially very exciting Sunday schedule (more details to come).
The Magi-Whirl 2026/Festival of Magic registration page has links to more details about lecturers/performers and dealers who will also be lecturing and offering the best of magic in the dealer room.

http://www.magi-whirl.org

Hi all - some very EXCITING updates to tell you about Magi-Whirl 2026/Festival of Magic that will make this year's convention even more magical. If you haven't registered yet, now is the time to do so before we sell out!
http://www.magi-whirl.org

Now Six Lectures!!! We've added Dan Harlan & SarahElla Phant to the line-up with a lecture "Beyond the Props" -- see below for details)

Now Two Sunday Workshops (see below for details)
Mark Kalin will conduct performance evaluations
Dan and SarahElla will present the world premiere of the next evolution of Speakeasist - the two-person code system. Speakeasiest is not yet available anywhere else, making this a unique opportunity for attendees to be among the very first magicians to learn and use the system.

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What Makes Magi-Whirl 2026/Festival of Magic so Amazing?

This 3-day magic convention in downtown Washington, DC includes public shows and lectures by:

Legend of Magic, Mark Kalin
The Comedy Magic of Puck
Chicago Magic Legend, Benjamin Barnes
Mentalist Jason Suran, and
The Family Show Magic of Dave Kaplan

And don't forget we've added an additional lecture by Dan Harlan and SarahElla Phant). SPECIAL: There is also a stellar line-up of magic creators & dealers who have agreed to give mini-lectures on really useful magic topics (as opposed to show and sell demos).

We'll also have a professional photographer on site to take signature portraits -- reserve your spot today.

PRICING: Imagine $150 (for Ring 50 members) and $175 (for non-members) for an entire weekend of performances, lecturers and dealer mini-lectures. (NOTE: Day passes are available at $135 (Ring 50 members) and $155 (non-members). $10 additional at the door)

REGISTRATION: go to Magi-Whirl 2026 (Sept. 4-6) – I.B.M. Ring 50: The National Capital Ring to register. This page also offers the convention agenda and additional details about lectures/performers, workshops, dealers and dealer lectures.

NOTE: Jinger of Kalin and Jinger will not be coming to Magi-Whirl 2026 as originally planned.
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We're looking forward to seeing you at this year's Magi-Whirl/Festival of Magic Weekend!

Danny Selnick
Magi-Whirl 2026 Chair

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Additional Information RE: Sunday Lectures and Workshops

Dan Harlan/SarahElla Phant Sunday Lecture -- Beyond the Props: Magic is rarely remembered because of the props we use. It is remembered because of the moments and connections we create. In this lecture, we explore how storytelling, connection, character, and emotional engagement can transform tricks into meaningful experiences that audiences remember for years. Alongside practical effects and routines, attendees will leave with tools and ideas they can immediately apply to the magic they already perform, helping them create stronger reactions, deeper connections, and more memorable, truly impactful performances.

Mark Kalin Sunday Lecture: Putting the Pieces Together – A Lecture For Magicians” covers Kalin and Jinger's creative process, the methods they’ve developed over the years that have been used extensively used by others, and how to best prepare an effect or an act.

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Sunday Workshops Require Separate Registration and Payment

Mark Kalin will offer a ‘performance evaluation' of a total of six videos by attendees of their show or a performance (under 10 minutes). Submitted in advance for Mark to watch and take notes. During the workshop he will offer our suggestions and advice, and share a portion of the video(s) to best illustrate that advice. A full group Q&A session is included. In addition to the six registrants who submit videos, others can also register (up to a max of 15 people in total.

Dan Harlan and SarahElla Phant World Premiere Workshop: Speakeasiest the next evolution of Dan Harlan's acclaimed Speakeasy two-person code system. Speakeasy allowed partners to secretly communicate numbers, symbols, colors, dates, names, and other information while speaking naturally and casually. Speakeasiest takes that concept even further, creating an even more powerful, more flexible, and more practical system that can be learned quickly and used almost anywhere. Speakeasiest is not yet available anywhere else, making this a unique opportunity for attendees to be among the very first magicians to learn and use the system.