Abbott's Magic Get Together is a renowned annual magic convention that takes place in the small town of Colon, Michigan. This convention is considered one of the oldest and largest magic conventions in the United States, attracting magicians from all over the world. The convention was first organized by Percy Abbott, a magician and the founder of Abbott's Magic Shop. Abbott opened his magic shop in 1933 in Colon and soon became a popular destination for magicians and magic enthusiasts. In 1938, Abbott decided to organize a gathering for magicians, and thus, the Abbott's Magic Get Together was born. The convention usually takes place over four days during the first week of August.

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As I am sure many of you know, this upcoming year will mark the 75th anniversary of Abbotts Get Together. We are looking for pictures, programs, and stories from past Get Togethers to help fill in the holes on our history page - http://www.magicgettogether.com/history.html - We hope to have our history page be the best documentation of an annual magic event on the web and would be eternally grateful if you can help out.

If you send us pics we can scan them in and return them, and we will include a program from Abbotts 50th Get Together (Abbotts stored a bunch several of these away 25 years ago) as our way of saying thanks for your time.

For those who were in Colon for last years event we have nearly 500 pics up (everything from evening shows to graveyard tours) if you would like to check them out go to http://www.magicgettogether.com/galleryh. ery.html

Thank you for your time

Chuck/Abbotts webmaster
Abbott Magic Company
124 St. Joseph Street, Colon, MI 49040
Phone-1-269-432-3235
E-Mail [email protected]

Thanks to Joe Bennett for sending us a bunch of Get Together pictures, you can see the first of Joe's pics from the 2001 Get Together.

Please note we do not expect people to have galleries and galleries of pics to send us, we are hoping that if we get a few from each year that would be pretty cool.

More from Joe, over 200 pics added to the 2002 Get Together
http://www.magicgettogether.com/galleryh. ery.html

We also started a 2000 gallery, although it only has 3 pics thus far but like I said above, I don't need alot. Any pics to add from 2000 would be great, performers from that year included The Balsters, Jason Baney, Stephen Bargatze, Gay Blackstone, Rich Bloch, The Derringers, Abb Dickson, Mike Didomenico, Richard Forget, Mike Gancia, Ken Groves, Joe Harrison, Kevin Heller, Tim Hill, David Kaplan, Ron London, Ken Mate, Jay Mattioli, Jeff McBride, Pete Michaels, Gordon Miller, Buddy Moorehouse, Pavel, Jason Reberski,Todd Robbins,Stunt Johnson Theater, Mark Taylor, Rick Walker, Adam Williams,Yo Master Zeemo,Yumi

Here is the link to the updated 2003 gallery, we just added over 250 pictures to that years gallery.
http://www.magicgettogether.com/galleryh. ery.html

Abbott's 1992, 1993, 1994 Get-Together Highlights Video Set

This three-volume set of streaming videos includes more than five hours of magic performances, lectures, tips, jokes, interviews, tours and even lecture segments from the 1992-1994 Abbott’s Get-Together conventions. Full of historical performances that are only available here.

Abbott's 1992 Get-Together Highlights:
►Harry Blackstone Jr. is interviewed for a TV show and performs the Vanishing Bird Cage and a rope escape close-up.
►Wednesday Night Show: Howard Hale, Col. Bill Boley, Trevor Lewis, Kovari, and Harry Blackstone Jr.
►Trevor Lewis Lecture: Trevor demonstrates a very funny Kid Show version of the cards across with cards and scarves.
►Thursday Night Show: Jamal Keys, Sylvester The Jester, Robert Baxt, Meir Yedid, Terry Herbert, and Chezaday.
►Tom Mullica Lecture: Tom performs and teaches the card routine he always opens his shows with. He also demonstrates his Sight-Savers routine, the do-as-I-do bar gag, and many cigarette bits. You will also experience all the hilarity that runs through the lecture.
►Johnny Thompson Lecture: Johnny does his very funny impressions of Slydini and Dai Vernon performing magic.
►The Close-Up Show: Phil Willmarth, David Drake, Obie O’Brien, Mike Hillburger, and David Williamson.
►Jim Steinmeyer Lecture: Jim demonstrates and teaches his brilliant Three Card Monte routine with jumbo cards.
►Saturday Night Show: Karrell Fox, Terry Herbert, Jeffery Atkins, closing the show are Johnny Thompson and Tom Mullica doing their hysterical Huda Putz routine.
Running time: Approximately 2 hours.

Abbott's 1993 Get-Together Highlights:
►Wednesday Night Show: Stephanie Griswold, David Caspian, Franz Harary, Senor Rey, Gil Scott, and Stuart & Lori MacDonald.
►Al The Only and Bibik reminisce about previous Abbott’s conventions and take you on a tour of the Colon Cemetery, with Karrell Fox, where many famous magicians are buried.
►George Sands Lecture: George performs and teaches some of his rope sequences.
►Vent-O-Rama: Some ventriloquists have conversations, tell jokes, and do bits.
►John Cornelius Lecture: John demonstrates and teaches his flash paper production.
►Thursday Night Show: John Sterlini, George Sands, Marcello Contento, Aldo Colombini, Stunt Johnson Theatre, Joe Harrison & Lisa.
►Aldo Colombini Lecture: Aldo performs and teaches some ring on rope sequences.
►The Close-Up Show: Peter Tappan, Aldo Colombini, George Sands, Dave Neighbors.
►Friday Night Show: Ron London, Dr. Thiet, Franz Harary, The Magic Plumbers.
►Saturday Benefit Show: Jeff Boyer, Adam Burton, Manfred Thumm, Bob Jepson, The Hamners.
►The Dealers: Manfred Thumm, Bob Little, Dave Cresey, Marcello Contento, Mike Powers, Randy.
►Ray Massecar and Stewart James who have attended the Abbott’s Conventions since the beginning reminisce.
►Saturday Night Show: Gene Anderson, Dale Salwack, Karrell Fox, Carl Garray, Amos Levkovich, Kohl & Company.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Abbott's 1994 Get-Together Highlights:
►Simon Lovell Lecture: Explains his Fake Luminous Readers bit.
►The Close-Up Show: Jose de la Torre, Simon Lovell.
►Thursday Night Show: David Kaplan, Pavel, Invisible Inc, Chris Jakway, Harry Blackstone Jr.
►The Dealers: Abbott’s, House Of Fakini, Mike Powers, Duane Laflin.
►Friday Night Show: Earl Ray Wilcox, Dick Stoner, Billy McComb, Al Cohen, Jamal Keyes, Greg Frewin.
►Saturday Night Show: Karrell Fox, Mitch Williams, Jim Oakley, Goldfinger & Dove.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The shows feature highlights from each performer and not their entire act, whenever possible their trademark routines are included in their entirety. Throughout the video there are segments with local magicians and guests performing for each other. You will see some amazing and entertaining magic that you will enjoy.

A Meir Yedid Magic Product. Produced by MVN. Original release date: 1992, 1993 and 1994. Combined running time: Approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes.

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I'm excited to announce that I'll be returning to Colon this year after a considerable time gap since my last visit in 2017.

I've heard a rumor that FAB is no longer located in Colon. Could you please confirm if this information is accurate? If so, I'm curious to know the whereabouts of their new store and if it's conveniently accessible. Additionally, I'm interested in learning if there are any new shops occupying the retail space.

I'm eager to discover if there have been significant changes in Colon since my last visit in 2017. Could you please provide me with an update?

I'm looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and hopefully meeting some new ones during my upcoming visit. See you there!

Christian Lavey
Magician from Luxembourg https://lavey.lu
Magicien de Luxembourg https://lavey.lu
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Christian, yes Fab magic moved to Vicksburg last September. They are on West Highway. My wife's family lives in and around Kalamazoo and we're going for a visit over the 4th of July. Be nice to visit the new location.

Hello yes FAB Magic has moved to a newer modern facility at 108 West Highway Street, Vicksburg, Michigan 49097. Hours of operation are Monday thru Saturday 10 - 5 and yes we are having a magic flea market August 4th and 5th form 10 - 5 each day with shows here on Friday & Saturday at 1:00 pm. Wednesday is Vicksburgs weekly block party with live music food trucks and such. You can see the complete map on our website at www.fabmagic.com

Only 22 minutes from Colon (yes we still live there)

Rick Fisher, President FAB Magic

"One of the largest magic shops in the world!"

Yup, my first ever post. I'm in Michigan and grew up going to Colon for the Get-Together. I'm not sure that my schedule is going to work so that I can be there this week. Anyone going? Please PM me as I might want your help with something.

778: Abbott's 85th Get Together 2023 Convention - Day Four Report

9:30AM REGISTRATION OPENS at the Abbott Plant
10:00AM ABBOTT'S DEALERS ROOM OPENS (requires registration)
11:00AM LECTURE - GUY HOLLINGWORTH (requires registration)
11:00AM - 5:00PM COLON ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR (Craft Show/Vendor Info)
12:00PM FREE STREET PERFORMANCE (Captain Sean at Magic Capital Grill)
1:00PM MAGIC SHOW featuring John Shango at Abbott's Magic Theatre $5
2:00PM LECTURE - LANCE BURTON (requires registration)
2:00PM JAY BLACKWELL JUGGLING/FIRE EATING & MORE at Sterlini Magic & Theater $10
3:00PM FREE STREET PERFORMANCE (Gordon Russ at Colon Library)
3:00PM FACE PAINTING till 6PM outside 5 Star Pizza by Award Winning Artist Carol Hendrix (Standard Fees)
3:00PM-5PM COLON HISTORICAL MUSEUM is open (Colon Museum Webpage)
4:30PM MAGIC SHOW featuring Joe Bennett at Abbott's Magic Theatre $5
5:00PM LIVE AT 5 WITH THE STERLINI'S at Sterlini Magic & Theater $10
5:30PM FREE STREET PERFORMANCE (Odd Cory & JuJu Sideshow at Curlys)
6:00PM-7:45PM DINNER (on your own)
7:45PM PRESHOW LIVE ORGAN MUSIC - by John Sturk
8:00PM ABBOTT'S STAGE SHOW - THE INTERNATIONAL MAGIC GALA
Featuring BJ Mallen (MC), Bruno Tarnecci (Peru), Daniel K (Uruguay), Luis Manuel Salmeron (Spain), Gabriel Gascon (Chile)
10:00PM ABBOTT'S DEALERS ROOM OPENS (requires registration)
10:30PM ABBOTT'S PERFORMER AWARDS (requires registration)

The convention usually takes place over four days during the first week of August. It features a wide range of events, including lectures, workshops, magic shows, contests, and a dealers' room where magicians can buy and sell props, tricks, and other magic-related supplies. The convention also provides an opportunity for magicians to network, learn from each other, and showcase their skills.

Over the years, Abbott's Magic Get Together has attracted some of the biggest names in the world of magic, including David Copperfield, Lance Burton, and Jeff McBride, among others. These iconic magicians have performed and shared their knowledge with fellow magicians and magic enthusiasts during the convention. What makes Abbott's Magic Get Together unique is its intimate and friendly environment. Unlike larger conventions, this gathering allows magicians to connect on a personal level and build lasting relationships. Many attendees consider the convention a family reunion of sorts, as they reunite with friends and colleagues year after year. The convention also pays tribute to the history of magic, with special events dedicated to honoring legendary magicians of the past. One such event is the "Ghosts in the Attic" show, where magicians perform classic illusions and pay homage to the pioneers of magic. Abbott's Magic Get Together has become a cherished tradition for magicians and magic enthusiasts worldwide. It continues to inspire and educate new generations of magicians, ensuring the art of magic remains alive and vibrant..

Reviews for "The Magic of Close-Up: Abbotts Magic Get Together Card Tricks"

1. Jane Doe - 2 stars

I was really disappointed with Abbott's Magic Get Together. The performances were lackluster and the tricks seemed outdated. I was expecting to be entertained and amazed, but instead, I found myself bored and unimpressed. The magicians lacked charisma and their tricks were predictable. Overall, it was a disappointing experience and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling magic show.

2. John Smith - 1 star

Abbott's Magic Get Together was a complete waste of time and money. The whole show felt disorganized and poorly planned. The magicians didn't seem prepared and fumbled through their tricks. The production value was subpar, and the venue was uncomfortable and poorly ventilated. I expected a top-notch magic performance, but all I got was a headache and regret.

3. Samantha Johnson - 2 stars

I was really excited to attend Abbott's Magic Get Together, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The tricks were unimpressive and felt like something I could have seen on YouTube. The show lacked innovation and originality. The pacing was off, with some tricks dragging on for too long while others felt rushed. The overall experience was underwhelming, and I left feeling unsatisfied.

4. Tim Andrews - 1 star

Abbott's Magic Get Together was a total letdown. The magicians seemed more interested in their own egos than actually entertaining the audience. The tricks were poorly executed, and it was clear that little effort had been put into creating a truly magical experience. I expected to be amazed, but all I felt was frustration and disappointment. Save your money and find a better magic show elsewhere.

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