85TH GET TOGETHER PERFORMERS & LECTURERS

Lance Burton
Lance Burton entered his first competition as a magician at Abbott's in 1977 and walked away with first prize. His maturity as a performer was becoming evident. It was no longer a matter of if, but when, the "break" would come. The recognition from his peers continued. In 1980, shortly after his 20th birthday, Lance Burton became the first winner of the coveted "Gold Medal for Excellence" from the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Lance decided that the time was right to leave home and move to Southern California. Bill and Milt Larsen immediately signed him up for their annual "It's Magic" show and used their contacts to have him introduced to all of America by Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show." This one appearance put Lance Burton permanently into the pages of magic history. Lance honored his country on July 10, 1982 by winning the "Grande Prix" that recognized him as a "World Champion Magician." Lance Burton was both the first American and the youngest performer to be so honored. His star continued to ascend. Lance was brought back to "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson nine more times, for a total of 10 appearances and has appeared 5 more times with Jay Leno as the host. Hailed by Dai Vernon, the universally acknowledged "Patriarch of Magic," as "The most brilliant magician of this century." He was twice awarded "Magician of the Year" by the Academy of Magical Arts. He was honored to have performed for President Reagan, (during his presidency) and Mrs. Reagan, in Washington, D.C. In 1998, the first Blackstone Theatre Award was presented to Lance Burton for excellence in the arts. Lance Burton recently completed his fourth TV special which will be shown worldwide along with a new television special featuring young magicians. His specials air regularly on FOX Family Channel and internationally.

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Mac King
Acclaimed by MAGIC Magazine as the #1 comedy magician in the world today. Mac has been named "Magician of the Year" by the Magic Castle, appeared on seven TV specials for NBC-TV, been inducted into the Las Vegas Hall of Fame at UNLV, appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman," and tore it up three times on "Penn & Teller's Fool Us" where Penn and Teller called Mac, "The greatest comedy magician at least alive today, and maybe who ever lived."

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Mike Caveney
A performance by Mike Caveney is unique. Each of his original routines is perfectly suited to his dry comedic wit. He doesn't tell jokes but you won't stop laughing and when something amazing happens, it isn't just a trick, it's a miracle. Mike is a member of the most prestigious group of magicians in the world, The Inner Magic Circle of London, England. He was voted STAGE MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR by the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. His talents have taken him from Japan to Russia, from Monte Carlo to Borneo, Australia, China, throughout Europe and most of the 50 States. On television, Mike was named one of the NEW VAUDEVILLIANS and the Hollywood Reporter described him as, "...one of the funniest magicians in America." Mike has performed on the legendary Orient Express, at the World Congress of Magic (FISM) in Belgium, Japan, Portugal and China, the Sydney Arts Festival in Australia, the world famous London Palladium and was featured on A&E's Story of Magic and NBC's The World's Greatest Magic special.

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Kento Mukai
Kento started to learn magic since he was in university magic club and he has more than 10 years experience in performing parlor and stage magic. He won the 1st prize at Masters of Magic in Italy. His performance is Cool Japan Act which traditional Japanese style.

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Shimpei Katsuragawa
Drawing on his roots as a classical violinist, Shimpei blends the worlds of magic and music seamlessly into his card creations. The result is a highly original magical performance bursting with elegance, style and technical brilliance. One such example is his celebrated performance piece set to Franz Liszt's "La Campanella", which develops into a five-minute display of dexterity, showmanship and bravura every bit the equal to Liszt's musical masterpiece. Shimpei's unique brand of magic has seen him travel to countless destinations including Spain, Russia, America and China, where he is sought after as both a performer and lecturer. Whether in an intimate close-up show or a sell-out theater, the artistry of Shimpei Katsuragawa is abundantly clear to those fortunate enough to see it first-hand.

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Takehito Inoue
Takehito Inoue has a wide range of acting styles like actor. He can perform a wide range of styles, from a somewhat melancholy and supple act to a comedic act that gets the audience excited. and, he has so many awards in internationl conpetitions.

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Yukihiro Katayama
He won 3rd prize in the competition for the dexterity of finger skills at the World championship of magic in FISM 2018. Both the stage and table magic are awesome, as is his technical magic using cards.

"Awards history"

FISM2018(World championship of magic) 3rd prize
Switzerland magic competition 2019 1st prize
Penn&Teller:Fool Us season7 Fooler.

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Yu Komohara
Yu Komohara is known for his creative act using cups and balls on stage. He won the biggest competition in Japan in 2019 and has represented Japan at FISM in 2018 and 2022. He has been invited to perform as a guest all over the world.himself.

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Guy Hollingworth
Although a practicing barrister in London, Guy still performs his highly original yet traditional style of conjuring for exclusive private gatherings and at occasional conjuring conventions. His book, Drawing Room Deceptions, was published in 1999 and became the best selling publication of Mike Caveney's Magic Words. Perhaps Guy's best-known effect is The Reformation, which was featured as one of the Fifty Greatest Magic Tricks in the British television program of that name and on NBC's The World's Greatest Magic. He has performed his one-man show, The Expert at the Card Table, directed by Neil Patrick Harris, to sell-out houses and rave reviews; and his new stage act combines the classic elegance of the golden age of magic with the intricate sleight of hand for which he is known.

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Chezaday
For over two decades, Steve Chezaday has thrilled spectators of all ages with magic that challenges the imagination. With his energetic style, Chezaday strives to create new and innovative illusions to astound his audience. Through sold-out performances across the country and numerous television appearances, Chezaday has truly become a rising star in the world of magic! From Strolling Magic that may happen in your own hands, to Grand Illusions you would see in Las Vegas, each performance features audience participation and is designed for maximum entertainment for the audiences at the 85th Abbott Get Together!

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Jeffrey Jene
Jeffrey Jene's introduction to the incredible world of magic and illusion began at the age of six, when he first saw a magician perform at a company Christmas party. Many years later his interest in sleight of hand was rekindled by an employer who taught him a simple coin effect. Jeffrey was fascinated by a very difficult form of magic known as manipulation, and practice and rehearsed many hours a day to perfect this art. To improve his stage presence, Jeffrey participated in improvisational comedy workshops and open mike nights, along with some help and tutelage from expert magicians and entertainers. His efforts paid off in 1994 when he was presented with the Houdini Trophy for Excellence in Stage Magic, and again in 1995 with the Houdini Award for Best Close-Up Magician. Today, Jeffrey Jene resides in historic upstate New York, where he continues to develop and present his astonishing miracles.

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Meadow Perry
Meadow Perry is a magician, bubble artist and actress who creates breathtakingly beautiful magic out of thin air. Discover true wonder as this sorceress of soap bubbles takes the rules of bubbles outside the box and takes you on an elegant journey exploring the soapy secrets that bubbles hold. Her internationally acclaimed show, “Bubble Magic” combines skillful bubble artistry, magic, music and theatre to create a unique experience for her audience. Meadow Perry has performed for top companies like Amazon and Paramount and has been a featured performer for The International Brotherhood of Magicians, The Society of American Magicians International Assembly, Washington Magic, The Boston Magic Lab, Philadelphia’s Smoke and Mirrors Magic Theater and the World Famous Magic Castle.

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Richard Hughes
The classics of magic have been around for so many years because they have stood the test of time - entertaining audiences spanning many countries and age groups. For over 45 years, Richard Hughes has kept alive the classic magic of flowers and silks that was made famous by the Great Blackstone. In 1976, his recreation of the Blackstone Enchanted Garden once more brought it to life for a new generation. Known world wide for his creative talents as a consultant and manufacturer to Blackstone Jr., Lance Burton and many other top performers of television, theater and circus, Richard continues today to produce the highest quality magic in this unique style. If a picture is worth a thousands words, get ready to the “read the book” while you enjoy this performance of classical magic.

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Al The Only
The story behind Al giving the "Famous Magician Graveyard Tour" actually has its roots in 1993 when Karrell Fox gave Al a private tour, thus handing down the mantle of sharing the stories of those buried at Lakeside Cemetery. Since 2008, Al has been giving this tour every Get Together and it has become a popular event! In 2014, Al wrote and published "The Magic Graveyard - The stories and secrets of the magicians resting in a small-town cemetery ... and why they're buried there!" The LIVE Graveyard Tour is held on Thursday afternoon. Golf anyone? Since 1990, Al also has been running the Open Colon "No Frills" Golf Classic. The golf outing is the first "official/non-official" Get Together event! It's played on Tuesday morning at St. Joe Valley Golf Club in Nottawa, Michigan and is open to all registrants of the Get Together. Text Al at 808-874-2591 for more information. Al flies more than 100,000 miles a year preforming at company events across the country. A full-time professional magician for over four decades; in recent years, Al "The Respect Guy" has developed a motivational, inspirational program geared towards elementary age school children. His "R.O.A.R. Show - Respect Others Act Responsibly" has been presented in schools across the country, inspiring students to be respectful, take responsibility for their actions, treat one another with kindness, use good manners, include each other and show acceptance.

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BJ Mallen
One of the performers at Abbotts Afternoon Magic Shows, BJ Mallen is a true product of Colon MI. Growing up in the Magic Capital of the World, BJ Mallen has been involved with performing magic most of his life. At the early age of 16, BJ was hired by the legendary Abbott Magic Shop in Colon MI as a demonstrator, following in the footsteps of great Abbott demonstrators such as Neil Foster, Tim Wright, Tom Mullica, and Gordon Miller. BJ has been with Abbotts for over 15 years and currently works inside sales for the magic giant, but performing magic is BJ's first passion and many times you can find him behind the counter at Abbotts performing comedy magic and doing demonstrations for the customers in the showroom.

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