Magic Weekend in Columbia

This is a news release, from my friend and master magician John Tudor, detailing some of the event available to both magicians and the public at this years South Carolina Assoc. of Magicians convention. Everything starts in two weeks, but it's not too late to be a part of one of the very top magic conventions in North America.

Everything centers around the SCAM convention, which should be a killer with this years line-up. Tony Griffith will be offering a master class on Thursday, before the convention begins on Friday. I don't have all the details, but I'm sure you can find whatever you need by visiting the scamcon website.

Right now, I'm planning on attending both the master class and the convention. Henry Pettit has very kindly extended an invitation to Quinlan's Inside Magic and Magic Roadshow to represent the internet/ezine aspect of magic; so if you're there, look us up and let's talk...

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S.C.A.M. ANNOUNCES MAGIC WEEKEND IN COLUMBIA!

Columbia, SC - The South Carolina Association of Magicians (S.C.A.M.) announces Magic Weekend , January 13-15, 2006. Events include:

• John Tudor’s Magic Theater , SC State Museum, Friday, January 13 thru Sunday Jan 15. Tickets are $5.00 adults, $3.00 children. Based on the SC ETV special, the show/documentary features six of the finest magicians from S.C.

• Magic Days at Edventure Children's Museum, Close Up and Storytelling Magic, Saturday, January 14. Featuring local favorite Sarah Straney, and the finest young magicians in our area. Sunday, January 15, 1-5 PM, magic shows by nationally known kidshow artist Julian Franklin and others, and magic and balloon sculpting workshops (ages 6 and up). Tickets $6.95 children, $8.95 adults, Workshops $10.00.

• International Magic Gala Show, Koger Center for the Arts, Saturday, January 14, 8 PM. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children (to benefit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital). Starring world renown magicienne "Jade", illusionist Jason Michaels, Hiawatha, British magicians Tony Griffith, and Gazzo; jugglers The Fettucini Brothers, sleight of hand magic in the lobby, and more to be announced.

• S. C. Association of Magicians Convention, Columbia Marriott Hotel, January 12-14. Registration $75.00. (11th Annual ) Two hundred amateur and professional magicians come together in a fun (but secret) gathering.

For tickets, show times, and other information, check our web site at http://www.scamcon.org, or call 803-561-9849.