New York Magic Conference - 5

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New York Magic Conference
Conference number five; with a focus on Magic History
Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 9am to 5pm
The Magic Makers; Part one; the Manufacturers of Magic

This coming Saturday, November 16th will be the fifth New York Magic Conference with a focus on Magic History.

The Focus of the day is to build upon knowledge that will continue to contribute to elevating the field Magic to an Art Form;
The Goal of the day is to engage with a lot of magic in an enjoyable way.

This year’s area of conference theme is on the Magic Makers’, the manufacturers of magic.

Talks will feature the history of both American and British manufacturers with many companies being talked about at a magic history conference for the first time.

Presenters to include: Richard Cohn, Adam Cardone, Robert Dadras, Devlin, Todd Harris, Joseph Patire, Frank Reyes, William Schmeelk, Holden Summers and Thomas Solomon.

The Schedule for the day is:

Session A-
Welcome and conference overview
Robert Dadras

Session B-
The Master-Builders of Great Britain;
The history of props from a variety of builders and magic houses
Presenter: Todd Harris

Session C-
Backroom Boys, Art Kahn of Zanadu of Jersey City, New Jersey;
The Artifacts of Art
Presenter: Richard Cohn

Session D-
Magic by Gosh;
Making Sponges for Magicians
Presenters: Frank Reyes / Robert Dadras

Session E-
Mak Magic and the Working Magician's Ultimate Apparatus;
Some of the most popular workin' man's magie props
Presenter: Adam Cardone

Session F-
Forgotten Fabricators of Fantasy:
Joe Fenichel, Gene Elmo, Ludwig Krug, Conrad Haden and others Presenter: Richard Cohn

Session G-
The Spirit Painting;
An informal talk and presentation of a not often seen effect
Presenter: Devlin

Session H-
Illusions for Broadway and Television;
Creating Magic for Harry Blackstone Jr. and David Copperfield
Presenter: William Schmeelk

Session I-
Illusions for the Pendragons;
Working on the grand Illusion show
Presenter: Joseph Patire

Session J-
An interview with the New York Magic Conference Honoree by Devlin

Session K-
Panel Discussion - with input and comments from the conference attendees

Session L- A Magic Show of related individual associated items and effects: featuring Holden Summers and Thomas Solomon

For more information and to register:
Newyorkmagicconference.com

or email to:
Newyorkmagicconference@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

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Last chance to register for the advance price of just $65.00

New YorkMagicConference
presents
Conference Number Five with
Performances, Demonstrations, Lectures & Talks on Magic History Saturday, November 16th: 9am to 5pm
$65.00 in advance - $85.00 at the door
The Magic Makers
the manufacturers of magic: part one featuring presentations on Magic history by:
Richard Cohn - Adam Cardone - Devlin
Todd Harris - Joseph Patire - Frank Reyes - William Schmeelk - Holden Summers with a special performance by Thomas Solomon

at the Community Center at the CCD
39-50 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, NY

*to register, please email your name and contact information to:
NewYorkMagicConference@gmail.com

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Or call (845)292-5206

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The latest revised Schedule for tomorrow’s conference:

New York Magic Conference
Conference number five; with a focus on Magic History
Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 9am to 5pm
The Magic Makers
Part one; the Manufacturers of Magic

Registration
Period inspired live music
Session A-
Welcome and conference overview
Robert Dadras
Session B-
The Master-Builders of Great Britain;
The history of props from a variety of builders and magic houses
Presenter: Todd Harris
Session C-
Backroom Boys, Art Kahn of Zanadu of Jersey City, New Jersey;
The Artifacts of Art
Presenter: Richard Cohn
Session D-
Magic by Gosh;
Making Sponges for Magicians
Presenters: Frank Reyes / Robert Dadras
Session E-
Mak Magic and the Working Magician's Ultimate Apparatus;
Some of the most popular workin' man's magie props
Presenter: Adam Cardone

Conference Lunch

Period inspired live music
Session F-
Forgotten Fabricators of Fantasy:
Joe Fenichel, Gene Elmo, Ludwig Krug, Conrad Haden and others Presenter: Richard Cohn
Session G-
The Spirit Painting;
An informal talk and presentation of a not often seen effect
Presenter: Devlin
Session H-
Illusions for Broadway and Television;
Creating Magic for Harry Blackstone Jr. and David Copperfield
Presenter: William Schmeelk
Session I-
Illusions for the Pendragons;
Remembering working on the grand Illusion show travelling through Europe
Presenter: Joseph Patire
Session J-
An interview with the New York Magic Conference Honoree by Devlin
Session K-
Panel Discussion - with input and comments from the conference attendees
Session L- A Magic Show of related individual associated items and effects: featuring Holden Summers and Thomas Solomon