Marc Oberon - is Europe’s champion of close-up magic having beaten eight of the world's best magicians. Marc is also a past winner of the European Close-Up Championships, the Macmillan International Award and British Ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He has also been invited to compete in the World Championships in Beijing in 2009.
In 2008, Marc won the $10,000 grand prize for his close-up magic at the combined IBM/SAM convention.

Gene Anderson - is an internationally renowned magician having performed all over the USA and in twenty other countries on six continents. And like so many great performers, he's not only an expert on the subject; he's an expert on presenting it. So when you attend a Gene Anderson lecture, you'll learn. And you'll laugh too.
Gene was awarded seven first-prize trophies in magic competitions for stage, comedy, close-up and originality. He has been on the covers of GENII and THE LINKING RING magazines, and was nominated for two Academy Awards by the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood. Among his many magical writings, his book "Newspaper Magic," now in its eleventh printing, is one of the best selling books ever!
You will get no dull, droning lectures from Gene. From the beginning you'll be swept up with Gene's unbridled enthusiasm, his puckish wit, and his jaw-dropping magic. He is the acknowledged master of newspaper magic but he also features such objects as ropes, eggs and even a sink stopper. You'll come away from his lecture with a fund of valuable knowledge and skills that you can apply to improve your magic, your career and your personal life.
This multi-talented man of many faces is guaranteed to delight and thrill any audience, anywhere, any time!

Arthur Trace - Arthur Trace has graced the stages of many of the world’s largest and most prestigious theaters from London to Las Vegas, Tokyo to Paris, Monaco to New York City, and a multitude of other venues. His one of a kind stage magic has also been featured on television in America, Spain, France, and Japan.

Highly acclaimed by his peers as "one of the most unique acts in the world of magic today Arthur Trace is the eighth magician in the history of magic to be awarded The International Brotherhood of Magicians "Gold Medal International Award of Excellence." In 2006 he became a FISM award winner at the World Championship of Magic in Stockholm. In 2007 millions of television viewers watched as Arthur was awarded the "Best Cabaret Magic" award at the World Magic Awards on Network TV

Bob will be giving a lecture/workshop on Friday night and a special 4 hour workshop on Sunday for an extra fee. The workshop and seminar are yet to be determined.

John Henry - a Boston-area magician and motivational speaker, has been performing for corporate and family audiences for more than 20 years. Combining the magic of humor and story into his shows, John Henry astounds audiences with his stunning magic, leaving them awed with a sense of wonder at this truly memorable experience.
John has been recognized by the National Honor Society and Alpha Psi Omega for achievements in the dramatic arts. He has acted in numerous stage and film productions, and has been the special effects/magic consultant for various theater productions. John Henry has cast his magical spell over audiences in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii; Canada; and Mexico. He has appeared on television in both the USA and Mexico.

Ali Shelly - was born into a magic family. She spent her formative years working alongside her father, Mike Shelley, as a dealer. Ali competed at the junior level, winning both the Society of American Magicians' Most Promising Young Magician as well as First Place Jr. Close-up at the International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention. Her new act combines her love of magic with her love of travel. She has enjoyed much success with this original and comedic number. Please, take your seats, fasten your seat belts, and enjoy the magic!

Melissa Russo ~ Fairly new to the magic scene, this 13 year old female sensation from Trumbull, Connecticut has taken the magic world by surprise. After winning numerous awards and performing in various shows, she was selected to open this years Stars of Tomorrow show in Buffalo. Melissa performs to standing ovations everywhere she goes. Hers is an act that will certainly warm your heart, so don’t miss the magic of Melissa Russo, The Queen of Hearts.ee why for such a young performer, she is in much demand. Melissa will open the Saturday evening show.