In a newsletter devoted the the Abbott Magic Get Together it is not unusual that the number one clicked link was none other than www.magicgettogether.com. Number two was the virtual pictures of last years Get Together and in third place, and very surprising, was the Cemetery Tour page. The fact of the matter is you really can’t get all the... Read more
Archive for June, 2011
Abbotts Latest Newsletter – The Get Together Cometh
June 30 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Abbott NewsSomething Special Going On In Colon’s Historical Museum
June 30 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Featured ColumnsIts about a month or so before the Get Together and as usual the town of Colon is starting to get ready for the August Get Together. However one place is working overtime to bring you something special and that is the Colon Historical Society Museum. Joe Ganger is heading up a project that will really be of... Read more
June 2011 Cover – Ken Mate
June 30 | Posted by Gordon Miller | Cover MagiciansKen Mate has performed his blend of stand-up comedy and magic for over three decades. He has appeared with more than 80 stars as the guest opening act including: The bands Chicago and Alabama, The Beach Boys, Wynona Judd, Smokey Robinson, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Crystal Gayle, Bobby Vinton, Weird Al, Ann Jillian, Ray Charles, Charlie Daniels, and The Smother... Read more
Busload of Fun at Abbotts
June 25 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Abbott NewsGordon Miller put on a great show and everyone left smiling during a recent bus tour which had Abbott’s as one of their stops. Summer time is magic show time at Abbotts as Saturday 1pm shows and special bus tour shows keep the Abbott staff on their feet and on the stage. Also many people may not know... Read more
Abbotts Talent Competition
June 20 | Posted by Hank Moorehouse | Featured ColumnsHAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO WORK A MAGIC CONVENTION AS A PAID PERFORMER? ENTER THE CONTEST. I’ve been booking magic conventions for over 40 years and I guarantee that over 1/2 of all the performers you have seen performing at a convention started out by entering a magic contest. The Abbott Gettogether Contest is unique in a number of ways. First, some... Read more
John Calvert & Tops Magazine
June 18 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Featured ColumnsAs the 74th Abbott Magic Get Together approaches we thought it would be interesting to see some of the articles in Tops magazine that John Calvert was a part of. 1937 My fellow townsman and friend, Calvert the Magician, on his way to the west coast, sends me a bunch of his new photos and press matter. A nice... Read more
Abbotts Latest Newsletter – Great Values
June 12 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Abbott NewsThe main topic in this email was “More Bang For Your Buck” and Abbott’s put some pretty good values together for you, (plus the $2 DVD deal is still going on). The two big winners were the “Ghost Cabinet” and the “Abbott Classic Square Circle”. A solid 40% of you decided to check those out and several were... Read more
Local Radio Personality to MC Get-Together Matinee
June 11 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Abbott NewsEach year before the Annual Magic Get Together starts, Abbott Magic President Greg Bordner is interviewed by WBET Radio Personality Mike Stiles on the upcoming Magic Get Together. This year will be a little different because Mike will be Master of Ceremonies at Abbott’s Saturday Matinee on Aug 6. Mike Stiles graduated from Sturgis High School in 1985 and then graduated... Read more
Bill Blagg This Weeks Get Together Featured Artist
June 11 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Abbott NewsBill turned the magic world on its head by becoming the youngest contestant to win the Adult Stage Competition at Abbott’s in 1998 (his first major competition). The buzz circulated through the convention and people noted “We’ll be seeing that young man in Vegas or on TV in the near future.” Bill combines his original illusions along with audience participation,... Read more
Abbott’s Latest Newsletter – David Roth DVD for $2
June 9 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Abbott NewsThe big news on this newsletter was that you would get a David Roth DVD for only $2 when you purchase more than $25 at Abbotts. Simply enter the code Roth2 when you check out online, or you can simply ask for one on your next phone order (269 432 3235) or next visit to Abbotts. The big winners in... Read more
Hodge Podge – Harry Opel Chapter 7
June 9 | Posted by Joe Ganger | Featured ColumnsHarry Opel (1883 – 1955) was a professional stage magician, juggler and amateur poet. Opel became a professional stage magician around 1900 and toured the United States in vaudeville, fairs, and theaters. Later he gave mainly full-evening shows. From Abbott’s TOPS Magazine, May, 1966; by Harry Opel: CHAPTER SEVEN; “During the tour with... Read more
Hodge Podge – Blackstone at WMU Miller Auditorium
June 1 | Posted by Joe Ganger | Featured ColumnsBlackstone at WMU Miller Auditorium This Thursday Evening at 8:00 P.M. HODGE PODGE Joe Ganger Colon Express, March 6, 1985: “Editor’s note: The picture and press release of Harry Blackstone Jr. were sent to the Express from Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium. Some of our readers keep scrapbooks of Colon’s magicians, and since Harry is probably our most famous one, following in the... Read more
Tim Hill This Weeks Get Together Featured Artist
June 1 | Posted by Abbott Magic Co | Abbott NewsCombining incredible magic with comedy and audience participation. Tim’s fun-loving magic delivers a performance that is enthusiastically received by audiences young and old. A featured headliner for Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Princess Cruise Lines, Tim divides his time between sailing the seas and making guest appearances for numerous events across the United States and in over 15 countries. A respected... Read more