Boris Wild is one of the most renowned French magicians in the world. He is an international performer, author, creator and lecturer. His performances have drawn thousands of spectators all over the world: London, New York, Las Vegas, Monte Carlo, Sydney, Tokyo... His creativity and original approach of magic allow him to perform for the biggest companies in the most prestigious places of the five continents, such as "The Magic Castle" in Hollywood where he has already performed more than 100 shows. In 2008, Boris was chosen to be the official magician at the evening gala of the World Economic Forum in Davos which gathers the most influential people of the planet. Boris got the title of "French Champion of Magic" by winning the Grand Prix AFAP. He was also awarded at the FISM World Championships of Magic and the Monte Carlo Magic Stars.

This will be the 5th time for Artie performing on the Abbott stage. He has also performed in 1987, 1990, 2003, and most recently 2009. A Communications Manager for Palm Beach Company, Artie launced himself into his one true love, performing magic for such clients as: IBM, Xerox, Toyota, Sprint, The Cincinnati Opera and Ballet, The City of Cincinnati, OH and more. He has entertained audiences across the United States, coast to coast, and is the founder of the Covington Royal Academy of Prestidigitators and proprietor of "The Magic Shop" which is located in Covington Kentucky. Not just limited to magic, Artie has appeared on National Geographic Explorer, motion pictures, plays, radio, and been published in magic magazines. He also designed special effects for a made for TV movie, "The Golem" that won 3 Emmys. At this years Magic Get Together you can count on Artie keepng the show fun and entertaining for magic fans of all ages.

For more information on all the 76th Get Together Performers be sure to check out the Performers Page.

For this years Saturday Matinee Abbott's is proud to bring you FIVE of the best and most diversified performers in Chicago in what we call "A Taste Of Chicago Magic". Perfromers include Mark Holstein, Jeanette Andrews, Joe Diamond, John Sturk, Chezaday, and the contest winner from the night before!

For more information on all the 76th Get Together Performers be sure to check out the Performers Page. For more information on all the 76th Get Together Events be sure to check out the Special Events Page.

Clive Allen & Tracy are truly creators of wonder... They have transformed many of magic's classic illusions into modern miracles and have created brand-new, never before seen illusions as well! Clive Allen & Tracy have performed for some of the nation's top resorts, corporations and colleges and were selected as one of only 10 magic acts from the U.S. and Canada to perform at Magicfest 2000 in Singapore. Other performance highlights include: The Emmy Awards (regional), The Pennsylvania Ballet and The Accademy of Music in Philadelphia.

For more information on all the 76th Get Together Performers be sure to check out the Performers Page.

Sideshow superstar Doc Swan has been performing for nearly 40 years at just about every venue you can imagine including Walt Disney World, Atlantic City, 5 Six Flags Parks, Universal Studios, Spooky World, and countless circuses, fairs, and festivals. Punctuated with puns, sight-gags and TONS of tongue-in-cheek humor, no two shows are ever exactly alike. An accomplished juggler, magician, and escape artist, his shows maintain a fast and furious pace that is full of comedy. "The crowd just gets and loves everything he does. It’s amazing" says Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller fame. Whether he is he telling his life story while making 13 different hats out of one piece of felt, walking barefoot on crushed glass with one audience member riding piggy-back (and the rest howling with laughter), or doing some mindreading where Doc makes sure no one tampers with his prediction by stapling it to his forehead, you can bet that Doc's show will be one of the most entertaining and interactive acts that take place with the Get Together audience.

For more information on all the 76th Get Together Performers be sure to check out the Performers Page.

The Hank Moorehouse Fleamarket & Auction - has a nice ring to it don't you think?

Out of respect and admiration for the man who began the Abbott Flea Market, and with the permission of Jackie Moorehouse, Abbotts will formally announce at this years Flea Market that the name will be officially changed to the Hank Moorehouse Fleamarket & Auction.

For more information on the Hank Moorehouse Fleamarket & Auction be sure to check out the Web Page.

For those who did not know a fire this past winter devasted part of the Colon mainstreet. The cleanup process is underway and our hope and prayers are with the businesses that were damaged during this terrible event. The fire marshal determined that the fire which started in Curly's Bar was caused by a kitchen appliance. The fire then spread to neighboring buildings including Prudential Realty and Five Star Pizza. The Prudential Realty building was destroyed while Five Star Pizza suffered smoke damage. Five Star plans to reopen Memorial Day weekend.

Bring the whole family to a good old fashioned magic show this summer! Abbott's brings you Saturday Magic Shows at 1pm during the summer from its historical showroom. These shows are only $5 a head and last about 20 - 40 minutes and you will be sitting in bleachers under Abbott's historical ceiling which is covered with classic magic posters (some of the ceiling posters are valued in the tens of thousands of dollars). Gordon Miller or BJ Mallen will be your host for these events.

These magic shows are also performed twice daily during For more information on all the 76th Get Together events be sure to check out the Special Events Page.

Abbott's is pleased to announce that George Schindler will be hosting the Ventorama at the 76th Get Together. George (and friends) takes you step by step through the basics of ventriloquism and demonstrates everything along the way. You do not need a puppet! You do not need any special equipment or talent to do this, and the entire family can learn and be entertained at the same time. Highly recommended for everyone who wants to add a touch of fun to their act!

For more information on all the 76th Get Together events be sure to check out the Special Events Page.

Now over 30 years old, the Abbott Flea Market/Auction is an annual event which takes place each spring (May 11th this year). In years past the Flea Market has been held in the Grade School in the morning and the auction in the Abbott Showroom in the Afternoon. Starting in 2008 both will be held in the grade school and the bidding card is free! Beginning at 9 am the Flea Market is open and every hour on the hour will be a 15 minute auction up to 2 pm and then the rest of the auction will take place.

A limited number of seller tables are available for $30.00 each. (One table only please). This will allow you to also put 3 items in the auction. Tables sell out early and the Abbott showroom will be open during the day for regular business.

Remember the Flea Market is free unless you are selling magic!

For a fascinating look at Abbotts and its history (including thousands of pictures, drawings, and scans) be sure to check out Abbotts Facebook Page which has a timeline that begins in 1934 with info and pics from every year up until the present!

We appreciate any and all contributions to this timeline so if you have something to add, or something that you think we should add, please let us know. Also, if you like the page let us know. Like everyone else we enjoy when people give us a thumbs up like!

What an outstanding free event this is. The Colon Chamber of Commerce and John Sturk have put together some of the best buskers in the world to perform on the streets of Colon during the Get Together. Schedule of performances is below!

Wed Aug 7 Noon - outside M&M Grill - Rick Lansdale
Thu Aug 8 Noon - outside American Legion - John Sturk
Fri Aug 9 11AM - outside Dawn & Phils - John Sturk
Fri Aug 9 Noon - outside Village Market - Dynamike
Fri Aug 9 4:30PM - outside Hardware Store - Joe Bennett
Fri Aug 9 5:30PM - outside Lutheran Church - Trino
Sat Aug 10 10AM - at Craft Fair - Dynamike
Sat Aug 10 11:30AM - outside Masonic Lodge - Rick Lansdale
Sat Aug 10 3PM - outside Historical Museum - Joe Bennett
Sat Aug 10 4PM - outside Five Star Pizza - Trino


For more information on all the 76th Get Together Special Events be sure to check out the Special Events page.

To describe the magic routines of Andy Dallas, magic reviewers have used words like elegant, moving, emotional, inspiring and timeless. At Abbotts he will present a very special act “The Collection” which “showcases” several of his signature pieces. “The Hat”, the “Watch”, the no-gimmick “Ball and vase”, “No Tear 2” and featuring a couple of Joe Karson’s effects revisited. Along with his 37 years as a magic dealer, Andy Dallas has remained an active participant in the international magic community. He is a past national president of SAM 06/07, MIMC Magic Circle, and FFFF (Doctor of Magic). He was nominated (early 90’s) as one of the top escape artists in the world. Also he is an award winning comedy writer and was in 6 movies. He was the first to teach magic in the US for college credit.

Words from Andy Dallas:"This is my third appearance on the Abbotts stage. I am so honored to be a member of the Abbott family. It’s humbling to be a small part of the prestigious magic tradition that Abbotts has created and earned over its past 76 years".

For more information on all the 76th Get Together Performers be sure to check out the Performers Page.

John Bundy and Morgan are making their third appearance at Abbotts Magic Get Together (1998, 2004). They have dazzled audiences around the world with imaginative presentations of theatrical Grand Illusion. Their performances deliver the finest in family entertainment, filled with magic, comedy, audience participation and Broadway style production values. You will see people appear, disappear, dematerialize and levitate right before your eyes! But don't take it from us, here is what the world is saying about John Bundy and Morgan - "3500 people attending, all fascinated by the phenomenal magic shows by the American illusionist John Bundy" says Aberdeen, Hong Kong - "pulled off the all too-rare feat of appealing equally to adults and children" says The Morning Call Nightlife Review - "What makes these shows stand out from others is that they are character driven theatrical productions" says Magic the Magazine - "One of Bundy's strongest assets as a performer is his surperb ability as a character actor" says Magic Manuscript "You're So Cute" says Elvira, Ricky Lake Show....the list just goes on and on including Trump Plaza, Madison Square Garden, Universal Studios, David letterman, Paramount Pictures "Morning Glory" (which starred Harrison Ford) and this August, in front of you on the Colon stage!

For more information on all the 76th Get Together Performers be sure to check out the Performers Page.

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