Magic At The Beach 2010, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

[Mike Heidtman]

Myrtle Beachs premiere magic convention, Magic At The Beach 2010, will be held Thursday, January 14th through Saturday, January 16th 2010 at the beautiful Ocean Dunes Resort and Conference Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. Convention room rates at the resort are $49/night and all rooms have an ocean-view.

Id say we are off to a good start already.

On Thursday night a Welcome Reception and an Escape Themed Cabaret Show will be held in the Houdini Lounge for all convention registrants. Food and drink will be served and an impressive display of authentic Houdini props and magic items can be seen presented by one of the United States most serious Houdini collectors.

And so the fun continues

Friday and Saturday are pleasantly paced with competitions for cash and prizes in both close-up and stage presentations, workshops and lectures from some of the most notable names in the world of magic, a Cabaret show, a Close-up Show (featuring FISM winners Rick Merrill and Rocco Silano amongst others) and a room full of dealers and vendors offering a wide variety of magic miscellanea.

Not having a great time yet?

Then you should know that

Saturday night offers up a Public Gala Show at the beautiful Palace Theatre to benefit The Childrens Museum of South Carolina. Some artists who have already committed to the show include World Champions of Magic, Shawn Farquhar from Canada and Soma from Hungary. David Kaplan, the runaway hit of the 2008 Combined IBM/SAM Convention, will perform and Illusionist Jay Mattioli from Americas Got Talent will be featured. We have also added the services of Ken Scott as Master of Ceremonies for the show. A select block of tickets for this public show have been set aside and will be provided complimentary to all convention registrants.

So thats the basics of course theres the bragging rights that you attended the first magic convention of 2010 anywhere, let alone the first magic convention in Myrtle Beach ever. Oh yeah, theres also the premium magic swag bags which all advance registrants will receive filled with unique props and a collectable convention program featuring magic submitted by all the performers and much, much more. So make plans now to attend and please help spread the word because this event is not to be missed!

See www.MagicAtTheBeach.org for more about the convention, artists and schedule.

Well see you there.
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[Mike Heidtman]

Myrtle Beach is a great place to visit and in only 8 weeks it will be THE place to see some of the greatest magicians in the world including three World Champions, a FISM originality award winner, and an impressive host of others!

Incredible lectures and shows will be seen by those who have registered for Magic At The Beach 2010. We have also updated our 'Contest' page at the website with further details about the cash awards and prizes that will be given to those who win the close-up and stage competitions. Be sure to register as soon as possible as the number of contestants is very limited!

To our already amazing lineup we have added Eric Hall - Escape Artist and Magician Extraordinaire. Eric will be performing the Thursday Night Escape-Themed Cabaret Show in the "Houdini Lounge".

We have also just included Chastain Criswell. Chastain has performed all over the eastern seaboard, offering his From the Stall lecture to magic Clubs and Groups with great response. Chastain Criswell is a magic inventor with many magic tricks in print (Linking Ring, Magic Magazine, Juggle Magazine, and Semi Automatic Card Tricks) as well as for sale to the magic community (Tag, Deface, Barely Chewed, and Cartel Coins). Chastain has been performing professionally for over 15 years, and has won multiple magic competitions. Most recently Chastain has performed at the prestigious Wizardz Magic Theater in Kissimmee, Florida. Chastain specializes in stage, comedy stand up magic, and close up magic, which makes him a well rounded performer. Dont miss his performance or his lecture!

The public is invited to join us at The Palace Theatre for a fantastic Gala Show to benefit the Children's Museum of South Carolina. A select block of tickets have been set aside for this "Champions of Magic" show and will be given complimentary to our registrants. But remember, the sooner you register, the better the seating!

To learn even more please visit our website at www.MagicAtTheBeach.org . Performers bio's, schedule of events, registration information, dealers, resort information and much more can be found there.

This is stacking up to be a truly special event and is suitable for families and magicians of all ages. Help spread the word amongst your compeers. Thank you to all who have registered already but remember - there is always room for more !!

We'll see you there !!
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[Mike Heidtman]

This very special weekend is nearing quickly. The Theatre is ours. The Resort is ready. The performers and dealers are prepared to make the move to the beach for the weekend. So what about you? See www.MagicAtTheBeach.org to learn all about it.

This is one of those events that people will be positively talking about for a long time to come. You know you need to be a part of it. Pass the word amongst your compeers!

Hurry, hurry, hurry!

Seats for the Big Show are assigned in the order in which folks register. The phone keeps ringing and the mailman keeps bringing 'em in however there is always room for more.

We'll see you there, too.
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[Mike Heidtman]

Shawn Farquhar, FISM Grand Prix winner, Cards
Soma, FISM Grand Prix winner, Stage
Rick Merrill, FISM winner, Close-up
Rocco, FISM winner, Most Original
David Kaplan, IBM/SAM combined convention
Jay Mattioli, "America's Got Talent"
Chastain Criswell, Close-up Entertainer & Innovator
Ken Scott, Atlanta's Entertainer of the Year
Bob Little, "Wild Man" of Magic
Eric Hall, Escapologist & Houdini Historian

$49/rooms all ocean front,
Lavish Welcome Reception Party Thursday night,
Benefit show at the 2600 seat Palace Theatre included,
Show to benefit the Children's Museum of South Carolina,
No extra fees for workshops or shows,
All in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC.

Visit www.MagicAtTheBeach.org and you'll realize that this is the event that is not to be missed.

Come early - stay late.

Call us or mail in your registration today.

We'll see you there!!

[Mike Heidtman]

Greetings from Myrtle Beach, SC,

I just laid my eyes on a few of the custom designed premiums which are to be included in the magic swag bags which all advance registrants will receive free at "Magic At The Beach".

Not telling what they are but - WOW !!

If you aren't one of the many of have already signed up, please do so as soon as you can. Our location is beautiful, our line-up of talent is incredible and our convention package is one of the best anywhere.

Visit www.MagicAtTheBeach.org for all the information.

We'll see YOU at Magic At The Beach 2010 - 14-16 January 2010.
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[Mike Heidtman]

If you only attend one magic convention this year this should be the one.

www.MagicAtTheBeach.org

The best magicians in the world in Myrtle Beach, SC for the first time ever.

Yeah, we'll see you there.
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[Mike Heidtman]

Magic At The Beach 2010 Dealer's Room

Trickmaster
At Magic At The Beach 2010 registrants will have the unique opportunity to purchase magic directly from Trickmaster. Typically Trickmaster is strictly a wholesale distributor with some 200 magic products designed, manufactured and packaged to their specifications. Trickmaster products can be found at the best of magic shops across the country and around the world. Visit Trickmaster at the convention and see their wide range of close-up and stage magic.
www.trickmastermagic.com

Conleys House of Magic
With the only magic shop in North Myrtle Beach, SC, Ron Conleys House of Magic is everything a brick-and-mortar store should be. At Magic At The Beach 2010 Conleys will be presenting a great variety of magic wares in the Dealers Room. However while in town for the convention we hope you can take the time to visit the shop located at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
www.conleyshouseofmagic.com

Madhatter Magic Shop
This web-based magic dealer has their home in Columbia, SC. Registrants to Magic At The Beach 2010 will be able to see, select and purchase the magic theyve been looking for. A wonderful and unusual opportunity to buy magic direct from this distributor.
www.madhattermagicshop.com

Fred's Books
We are pleased to add Fred Mitchell - Freds Magic Books to our Dealers Room. Mr. Mitchell always arrives very well stocked and prepared to assist buyers in finding the subject or specific book theyre looking for. Youll only find him here the weekend of Magic At The Beach 2010.

Bob Little - Guaranteed Magic
There is no other magician - no other human being in the world like Bob Little. This quirky "Wild Man" from Hatboro, PA will bring his original magic tricks, accessories and more to amaze, amuse and mystify. Look for a special lecture as well from this magic veteran.

Elmwood Magic
Aside from being a full service dealer we also produce some of the best selling effects in the world of magic! Check out this sampling of products manufactured exclusively by Elmwood Magic.
www.elmwoodmagic.com

SEO Magic
Originally founded in japan, Seo Magic is famous for Kabuki Streamers and Snowstorms in use all around the world for many years by many famous magicians. They now carry many other Japanese magic products from other Japanese dealers that you can only get exclusively from them. Their mission is to bring you the best magic from Japan with the ease of buying it all over the world. They will be travelling all the way from California, so don't miss this unique opportunity.
www.seomagic-usa.com

D'Lite Products
Created in 1987 by Roger Mayfarth, D'Lite was designed for
stage and close-up use by the world renowned magician,
Rocco. Today, thousands of professional magicians use
D'Lite to entertain audiences throughout the world. Roger Mayfarth will be here with Rocco, demonstrating the magic of D'Lite and their many other innovative products!
www.dlite.com

They'll be waiting here just for you in Myrtle Beach, SC.

So what are you waiting for?

www.MagicAtTheBeach.org
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[hgebeaux]

It's a shame that, for whatever reason - but I've been told it's because of a 'problem' between two magic clubs, and that's a shame - this convention is the same weekend as SCAM, in the same state. Surely, planning could have been better. I feel both conventions will be less than they could be because of this - fewer attendees, fewer dealers, etc. Maybe next year will be better?

[Mike Heidtman]

All,

This issue has been adressed previously. Let me emphasise that Magic At The Beach, LLC and its events are not associated with any other club, ring or organization. My team and I did everything possible to avoid the date conflict. The other event changed their date several times prior to settling on the same date(s). It is now a choice for all magi to make as to which event they will attend. Rest assured that our registration grows daily and our dealer's room is locked - we are not accepting anymore dealers at this time (see the list above).

Compare rates, schedules, artists and venues and make an educated choice. Fortunately, I feel, that a lesson has been learned already and the events will be held on different dates in 2011. By the way, our dates for Magic At The Beach 2011, featuring David Williamson and others, are January 13-15, 2011 in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC.

Yours in Magic,
Mike Heidtman
Convention Organizer, Magic At The Beach 2010
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[Mike Heidtman]

*** Correction ***

It's been realized that in the previous post listing all the dealers at Magic At The Beach 2010 some important ommissions occured. Allow me to correct that now:

Mark Mason - JB Magic
It seems as though that at every convention Mark Mason sets up a dealers table someone always comes up to me and says, Hey, did you see that effect Marks selling?. Always something different, always something fun - thats Mark Mason. Check out his exclusive line of magic products.
www.jbtvusa.com


Magic and Mischief
From the resort town of Helen, Georgia comes John Brooks' Magic and Mischief. John has been in the retail magic business for over 25 years. With his years of experience, John always has something unique and new for everyone. Check out Magic and Mischief at Magic At The Beach.

We'll see you Magic At The Beach !!
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[Mike Heidtman]

Magic at the Beach, Myrtle Beach's Premiere Magic Convention is now less than six weeks away. We are really excited as this will be an incredible event and the team is working hard to make this an experience you won't forget.

As part of the premium package, we are printing a convention magazine and we are also printing a souvenir program for the Champions of Magic show. We have several advertising opportunities available. If you have a product or service you offer magicians, the souvenir magazine is a great place to advertise. If you have a business or perform in the southeast region, the show program may be a great advertising medium. For more advertising information goto http://www.magicatthebeach.org/images/A ... nities.pdf
or click the "Advertising Opportunities" link on our homepage at www.MagicatTheBeach.org

Thank you all !!
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[Mike Heidtman]

A big 'THANK YOU' to those of you who have chosen to accept our offer for advertising opportunities as referenced in the above post. I know that your investment in advertising your products and services with us will ceratinly reap benefits.

However it's not too late for you to take advantage of this unique chance to have your business and services reach 100's of magicians through our souvenir magazine and 1000's of people through our "Champions of Magic" show program.

Rates are very reasonable and further information can be found at www.MagicAtTheBeach.org or by clicking on the .pdf file link in the above posting.

We'll see you at Magic At The Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC !!
14 - 16 January 2010 at the Ocean Dunes Resort !!
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[Mike Heidtman]

Seasons Greetings from Myrtle Beach,

It's been a busy week for the Magic at the Beach organization. We've had meetings and signed contracts with the TV and Radio stations promoting our Saturday night GALA show, "Champions of Magic" at the Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach which is a benefit for the Children's Museum of South Carolina.

Everyone that attends Magic At The Beach will get one of the premium seats we have blocked off for our registrants complimentary. After all you deserve the best and we are here to bring it to you.

This show will feature FISM Grand Prix winners Shawn Farquhar of Canada and Soma of Hungary as well as Dave Kaplan, Ken Scott and Jay Mattioli.

If you have registered already, I know you must be as excited as we are.

If you have not registered, what are you waiting for?

4 Fism Winners,
9 Lectures,
Cash Prizes for Stage and Close-up Contests,
Welcome Party, Escape show, Cabaret Show, Close-up Show,
Dealer's Room beyond compare,
All rooms are $49/night and are ocean front,
Fabulous Gala Show at the Palace Theatre,
Premium Swag Bags given with advance registration,
and more surprises yet to come.

Need I say more?

www.MagicAtTheBeach.org

Yeah, we'll see you there.
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[Mike Heidtman]

Watch for yourself:

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

www.MagicAtTheBeach.org

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[Mike Heidtman]

Magic At The Beach is preparing to make an exciting announcement very soon in regards to our already spectacular event. We just need a little more time to tie up a few loose ends. If you thought that this event couldn't get any better - prepare to be surprised !!

Stay tuned to this thread and/or join us on Facebook - search "Magic At The Beach" and become a friend of South Carolina's Premiere Magic Convention.

www.MagicAtTheBeach.org

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[Mike Heidtman]

While waiting for our new announcement please enjoy this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tmB_m-cEQM

www.MagicAtTheBeach.org

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[Mike Heidtman]

**** Y'ALL READY FOR THIS? ****

Magic At The Beach is pleased to announce the addition of
two incredible acts to our already awesome lineup.
Unexpectedly magician Jay Mattioli has been called back into
service with the reality show he was with previously. We wish
him well as he continues to attempt to win the hearts of
audiences across the country and around the world.

Our first act to be added is The Reed Sisters featuring Jessica,
Shayna & Mandy Reed. These young ladies of magic will
astound you with their award winning performance. They
have illusions, bird productions and so many other effects in
their act it seems impossible that they present so much magic
between the three of them.

For our second addition we welcome from Las Vegas, Nevada,
Murray SawChuck. Murray is an International Magic
Champion and has made many TV appearances here in the
states where he was a celebrity coach on VH-1s show
Celebracadabra and appeared on Comedy Centrals Reno 911.
Legends of magic, Carol & Marvyn Roy, aka Mr. Electric,
mentored Murray and assisted him in taking his magic to a
higher level. With his many extensive credentials, his top
notch magic skills and striking image Murray is bound to
impress and amaze you.

Now is your chance to meet Murray and The Reed Sisters and
witness their fabulous performances as part of Magic At The
Beach 2010 and the Champions of Magic show.

For all the information about this fantastic event, the artists, the shows, the dealers, the Houdini Reception and more visit
www.MagicAtTheBeach.org .

We'll see in Myrtle Beach at Magic At The Beach 2010 !!

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[Mike Heidtman]

Now let's see ...

Shawn Farquhar, FISM Grand Prix winner, Cards

Soma, FISM Grand Prix winner, Stage

Rick Merrill, FISM Grand Prix winner, Close-up

Rocco, FISM winner, Most Original

Murray SawChuck, International Magic Champion

David Kaplan, Shining Star of the IBM/SAM combined convention

Reed Sisters: Jessica, Shayna, Mandy, Winner World Magic Seminar, Vegas

Chastain Criswell, Close-up Entertainer & Innovator

Ken Scott, Atlanta's Entertainer of the Year

Bob Little, "Wild Man" of Magic

Eric Hall, Escapologist & Houdini Historian


************* Magic At The Beach 2010 *************

****** South Carolina's Premiere Magic Convention *****

$49/rooms all ocean front,

Lavish Welcome Reception Party Thursday night,

Benefit show at the 2600 seat Palace Theatre included,

Show to benefit the Children's Museum of South Carolina,

Extremely reasonable convention rate,

No extra fees for any workshops or shows,

Escape, Close-up and Cabaret Shows,

Close-up and Stage competitions for cash and prizes,

Premium Gift Bag given complimentary to advance registrants,

Diverse Dealer 's Room,

Fun for the entire family,

And of course Southern Hospitality at its best,

All in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC.

Visit www.MagicAtTheBeach.org

You'll realize that this is the event that is not to be missed.

Come early - stay late.

Any Questions? We're here for you ... let us know.

We'll see you there !!

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[Mike Heidtman]

We at Magic At The Beach trust that each and everyone of you had a terrific Christmas Holiday !! As we approach New Year's Eve we wanted to take the time to remind y'all that Magic At The Beach 2010 is only 2 1/2 weeks away. If you haven't registered yet please take the time and do so. We make it easy to do online through our website or you may call us Monday - Saturday at 843.626.8191 and register by phone.

It's cool to see on FaceBook that the artists, lecturers and guests are talking about how this is the event that is not to be missed.

If you are just now learning about this convention I encourage you to visit us at www.MagicAtTheBeach.org and see why this is what everyone will be positively talking about all year long.

Family-friendly, fabulous venue, fantastic hosts, incredible line-up, Southern Hospitality at its best, and the most reasonable rates imaginable.

There are wonderful surprises awaiting all guests, too.

Come early and stay late - it's all happening January 14 - 16, 2010 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

We will see you all real soon !!

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[Mike Heidtman]

Trust you all had a safe and joyous New Year's Eve celebration.

Now make your plans for Magic At The Beach 2010 in beautiful Myrtle beach, SC.

Our talent line-up makes the $125 convention rate by far the best value for your magic dollar period.

Room rates at the Ocean Dunes/Sands Resort is $49/night for convention registrants.

See www.MagicAtTheBeach.org for all the information.

We'll see you all there !!

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[Mike Heidtman]

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Room rate at Ocean Dunes Resort ocean front: $49/Night

Convention rate for Magic At The Beach 2010: $125/complete

Memories that will positively last forever: Priceless

MATB2010

www.magicatthebeach.org

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[Mike Heidtman]

Quote:

On 2010-01-17 00:13, David Franklin wrote:
Absolutely outstanding convention!

The gala show tonight was fantastic. The talent line-up, well, it speaks for itself. All presented wonderful performances and got great responses from the huge crowd.

All the events of this convention were very well run with nary a hitch that I saw. A job very well done by all involved. A big thanks to everyone who contributed to making this event happen! I truely enjoyed every minute.

Registering for 2011 is a no-brainer!


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Wow,

Thank you for your compliments. We are very pleased with everything ... from the staff at the resort that worked with us to the incredible talent that made the shows, lectures and workshops great.

There were actually two events this weekend: the convention and the benefit show. The acts which presented at The Palace Theatre last night were not only polished and entertaining they were all professionals, too. From rehearsals, meet and greets with contest winners, the performance, then appearing for more meet and greet at the After Party, all were friendly and willing to take the time to pose for a photo or sign a program. Class acts - one and all.

We are already planning for MATB2011 January, 13 - 15, 2011 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Keep your eye on our website as things progress. But now for some rest.

The winners of awards from Magic At The Beach are:

Close-up
1st place: Michael Bairefoot
2nd place: Merritt Ambrose

Stage
1st place: Michael Trixx
2nd place: Brandon Wagster

Congratulations to you all !!

Also see: http://www.magicbyenigma.com/mabreview.html

for another review of the event.

Thanks again everyone.

Yours in Magic,

Mike Heidtman
Event Planner\MATB2010
Myrtle Beach, SC

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[Shawn Farquhar]

Congratulations to all those involved with the production of Magic at the Beach. I had a blast. I think I had so much fun I probably slept a whole 12 hours during my entire stay! Great location, amazing theatre, stellar line up, awesome people and a sushi restaurant that stayed open till 1 AM ... sweet. If you missed this year you missed a wicked good time.

Cheers,

shawn