Hi guys,

Just a heads up that the 85th Annual Convention of the I.B.M. will be in Phoenix, Arizona from July 17th to the 20th at the Hyatt Regency. We have a huge line up of really awesome performers including the Magic Mike show... Check out this video for the star of just that one event!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2orMoEH7PM

Cheers,

-shawn

Register at http://www.magician.org/portal/en/node/6

Im very excited for this, last year was my first U.S convention and had an incredible time! I met a lot of great people and Shawn, I cant thank you enough..You convinced me to compete in the Strolling and I won, this year I will be in the close up!

Cant wait! See you there Shawn!

Hi SIX,

It was really cool to see you win the strolling olympics last year and I look forward to seeing you in the close up contest this year.
Can't wait to see you too...

-shawn

Time is running out to save some money on your Phoenix I.B.M. Convention registration (July 17-20, 2013). On February 1st the price increases by $25. Order today on line at http://www.magician.org/portal/en/node/6. There are lots of lectures, contests, and shows. Don't forget to check out the dealer room for the latest in magic items. See you there!

http://www.magician.org/portal/en/node/6

Won't be able to make it in 2013, but planning to be at the combined IBM/SAM convention next year.

Several folks missed the cut-off for the price increase. So register NOW for only $300 before the next price increase.

Don't forget Farrell Dillon to perform at the I.B.M. Banquet. You won't want to miss this performance! Sign up now to attend the banquet.

Teens should join us for the Lance Burton Teen Seminar on Monday and Tuesday July 15 & 16! Teens must be registered for the convention to attend the free Lance Burton Teen Seminar.

The convention is just around the corner and with the addition of the mini film fest, the André Kole presentation and Lane Burton Teen event, I am getting pretty excited. Curious who from the Café is going and if we could make a late might Café session at the convention. Any takers... it would be like the Café live.. without the flaming! ;-)

-shawn

Time is running out to register before the price increase and to book your room at the convention rate before the room block is released. Don't delay - register and book your room NOW !

Thinking about attending the I.B.M. Convention in Phoenix? Think harder because the registration price increases on June 18th . The convention takes place from July 17 thru July 20.

Shawn Farquhar the Talent Chairman has lined up a great list of magicians for your benefit. Some of them are: Mike Bent, Rich Bloch, Eugene Burger, Tammy Caplan, Michael Chao, Tony Chris, Michael Dardent, Farrell Dillion, Michael Douglas, Michael Finney, Crow Garret, Michael Giles, Joe Gold, Jade, Curtis Kam, Nick Lewin, Valérie Mageux, Mike Michaels, Jean Paul Olhaberry, Todd Robbins, Peter Samelson, Luna Shimada, Mikael Szanyiel, Francis Tabary, Jim Tyler, David Womach and more. Register at http://www.Magician.Org.

Don’t forget the Lance Burton Teen Seminar is free to all youths (14 thru 19 years of age) attending the Phoenix Convention. It will be held on Monday and Tuesday, July 15 & 16. This is a new mini-seminar for teen magicians, immediately preceding the I.B.M. Convention in July. And it is FREE for those registered for the convention. Joining Lance Burton will be other top teachers of magic. So far, Jeff McBride and Eugene Burger are joining Lance as co-sponsors. Already announced as guest lecturers are award-winners Shawn Farquhar and Oscar Munoz. This may be the largest gathering of teen magicians ever held! If you want to sign up for the Lance Burton Teen Seminar email Office@Magician.Org or call the I.B.M. Office at 888-624-4297.

Completed my registration Today! I am very excited to go! Look forward to seeing you all there!- Gary

Anyone know what dealers have confirmed to be in Phoenix cannot see anything on the IBM site

Dealers at the Phoenix Convention:
Magic Lists, Dick Barry's Magic, Pro Mystic, Magic Tricks & More, Daytona Magic, Magic Shop Zurich, SUDS Magic, BJW Magical Jewelers, Sikder Magic, Magic of the Imagination, El Gran Lui, SEO Magic, Valerie Mageux, Mike Michaels, Tony Chris, Max Krause, Diamond Jim Tyler, IBM Regalia, Fantasma Magic, Losander Inc, Magic Tricks & Books, Kreis Corp, Guaranteed Magic Bob Little, Imagination Foundry Inc, and Magic Smith

Thank you !! was hoping twister magic would be there

Exciting news! The 2013 I.B.M. convention has gone mobile! The convention schedule is available for your phone or tablet to carry with you. Why carry around the paper schedule when you can have that and more at your fingertips on a device you are already carrying? The electronic guide includes photos, details, hot links, and more! And as times, talent and events are changed at the last minute, you will receive notice of all updates immediately. The hard copy of the schedule cannot do that!

All of this was prepared by and compliments of The Magic Word ( http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com/ ) We will be podcasting daily updates from the convention so even if you cannot be there, you will be able to listen to what just happened within the last 24 hours. It's the next best thing to being there!

You can download the free app at: http://guidebook.com/g/IBM2013/

See you in Phoenix!

Scott -

FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to do this. I have been planning to search out the available apps for this and just have not had a chance to do it. This is a wonderful tool for those at the convention. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this. Thanks again ...

"Cousin" Bill

You are welcome, cuz. This really worked out well. I only wish more people would have known about it. Everyone I showed was "wowed" by it and wanted to know how to get it. Perhaps next year there can be more publicity about it. People will be able to load it before they ever even arrive at the convention. I have already begun putting together the Guidebook for the joint convention.

For those who missed the convention, you can listen to daily updates from the convention floor and back stage areas with great interviews and chats with many of the performers, organizers and registrants. For those who attended, then you will enjoy hearing what you missed plus re-living some memories of this great convention.

Hear it all on The Magic Word at: http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com/

Hello to all! I thought this might be the appropriate place for me to express my sincere thanks to Oscar Munoz, and, all officials at the I.B.M. for according me the honor of producing an award wand and stand, which, was presented to, now Past President, John Pye at this years convention. Congratulations to him for a productive, successful year as our I.B.M. President. A photo of Mr. Pye with his wand and stand can be seen here by scrolling to the bottom of the page:

http://moonlightmagic.moonfruit.com/#/aw......70757889

Also, I too would like to thank Scott Wells for the wonderful podcast. It was a great aid to those of us who could not attend, and, wanted to keep up with the activities...very well done sir!

Michael

Great convention! It was a great time! Looking forward to next year!