MagiCelebration 2010 - August 4 - 7th
Witness the magic of magicians and their amazing feats at the 73rd Annual Magic Get-Together, August 4-7, 2010, in Colon Michigan, hosted by Abbott's Magic Company. There will be countless illusionists in performance, lectures, arts and crafts, and an ending of family events on Sunday. There will be fireworks after the evening show on August 7th. The cost of registration is $160 per person and includes all events and shows. The day cost is $15 for bleachers and $20 for chair seats. Parking is also free.
According to Abbott’s Magic Company’s owner, Gregg Bordner, “This is a magicians’ magician show; the equivalent of a Las Vegas style magic show. There are 600 professional magicians coming from all over the world who are already registered. Magicians from Asia and England are traveling to Colon, MI to be a part of this regional convention. You won’t see them anywhere else in the United States. There will also be a tour of the cemetery by Honolulu’s magician, Al., where past famous magicians are buried.”
Other highlights are as follows:
· Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Show (after Fridays evening show)
· Friends of the Library sponsor their very popular Arts and Crafts Fair
· Street Magicians perform throughout the streets of Colon
· A Tour of the Michigan Historical Cemetery Honoring Past Magicians
· Chamber of Commerce Busking Contest with cash prizes for winners
· Colon Historical Museum features a fascinating look at Magic History
Along with all the family festivities held in Colon, Abbott’s Magic Company will be hosting four stage shows over the duration as well as five lectures. The complete schedule of Abbott’s Magic Company events is listed below.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4TH
9:00 AM – Registration at the Abbott Magic Plant
10:00 AM – Showroom opens at the Colon Elementary School
3:00 PM – Lecture; Keith Fields from England
8:00 PM – Stage Show Welcome with Bill and Ruth Pitts, Keith Fields, Kazu Katayama from Japan, Jim Oakley, Tim & Robin Balster
THURSDAY AUGUST 5th
9:00 AM – Registration at the Abbott Magic Plant
9:30 AM – Lecture; Mike Caveney
10:00 AM – Showroom opens at the Colon Elementary School
11:00 AM – Vent-O-Rama with George Schindler at the Abbott Plant
12:00 PM – Ladies Party at the Methodist Church (Light refreshments will be served)
1:00 PM – Lecture; John Carney -- You don't want to miss this!
2:30 PM – (After Lecture) Dealers on Parade at the Elementary School
8:00 PM – Stage Show with Mark Merchant, George Saterial and Hooly, Li Yanpei from China, and Mark Cannon
FRIDAY AUGUST 6th
9:00 AM – Registration at the Abbott Magic Plant
9:00 AM – Magic Ministers Session with Duane Laflin at the Methodist Church
9:00 AM – Colon Arts & Craft Fair until 5:00 PM
10:00 AM – Show Room Open at the Colon Elementary School
10:00 AM – Stage Talent Contest at the Colon High School
1:00 PM – Lecture with Mark Cannon on Escapes
2:30 PM – Close Up Show with John Carney, David Williamson, Keith Fields of England, and Maria Schwieter
8:00 PM – Stage Show with Paul Emmick, Bob Brizendine, Liu Zihao from China and Bob Higa (Colon Chamber of Commerce Fireworks outside the High School after the show Contest Awards After Fireworks In Grade School)
SATURDAY AUGUST 7TH
900 AM – Registration at the Abbott Magic Plant
9:00 AM – Arts & Craft Fair until 5:00 PM
9:30 AM – Lecture; David Williamson
10:00 AM – Showroom opens at the Colon Elementary School
2:00 PM – Benefit Matinee with Bill Watson, Yo Master Zeemo, Marien Hopman, Mark Cannon and Sheila, with the contest winner
8:00 PM – Stage Show with John Carney, Chris Hart, Tina Lenert, David Williamson, and Mike Caveny (Abbott Awards In Grade School After Show)
Where To Stay
From the fun filled hotels with pet friendly services, complimentary breakfasts, indoor and outdoor pools, and spas to motels with great quality at lesser prices, to the quaint and more private B&B’s in Colon, Magic Week goers are bound to find a place to stay that will suite their families individual needs. Here are a few places that are surrounded by great dining and all less than 20 minutes away:
Hotels
America’s Best Value Inn Three Rivers,
1211 West Broadway, Three Rivers, MI, 49093, 269-273-8100
Regency Inn, 1301 S. Centreville Rd, Sturgis, MI, 49091, -651-7881
River Country Super 8, 711 US131, Three Rivers, MI, 49093,
269-279-8888
Three Rivers Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites,
1207 West Broadway, Three Rivers. MI, 49093, 269-278-7766
Motels
American Inn, 71381 S Centreville Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2361
Little Country Inn, 800 W Chicago Rd,
White Pigeon, MI 49099,
269-483-7770
Plaza Motel,
71410 US-131 South, White Pigeon, MI 49099,
269-483-7285
Spartan Motel, 58852 US-131, Three Rivers, MI 49093, 269-278-1615
Sturgis Express Inn,
1730 S. Centreville Rd., Sturgis, MI, 49091,
269-651-8505
The Wood Motel, 606 W. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI, 49091, 877-747-8713
B&B
Arrowhead Cove, 51400 Cove Lake Rd., Mendon, MI, 49072
269-496-7711 or 866-882-COVE
T & R Inn Between the Lakes,
58656 Corey Lake Rd., Three Rivers, MI, 49093, 269-244-5620
Voyager’s B&B, 210 East St., Three Rivers, MI, 49093, 269-279-9260
St. Joseph County’s River Country’s Colon, Michigan is a charming quaint and exciting place to stay. For more information, visit www.rivercountry.com or www.abbottmagic.com.
