"Naturally outrageous, spontaneous, and crazed with comedy" - Entertainment Today Las Vegas
Fielding West is an award winning comedy magician who is also an actor, game show host, TV personality, motion picture technical director, writer, and well... we think you get the point! Much of Fieldings success is due to his humorous and good natured audience involvement. He is a seasoned pro who adapts his act to any audience. Fielding's Television credits include NBC's Worlds Greatest Magic, Comedy Central, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, Entertainment Tonight, Worlds Wildest Magicians with Penn & Teller. His stage credits include Ovation - Lady Luck Casino, Hocus Pocus - Lady Luck Casino, Fielding West Show Harvey's, Hocus Pocus - Lance burton (Monte Carlo)
2013 GET TOGETHER LATEST NEWS
Clive Allen & Tracy Added To 76th Get Together added 16 May 2013
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.
Doc Swan Added To 76th Get Together added 9 May 2013
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.
New Name For Fleamarket added 25 April 2013
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.
Jeff Carson Added to 76th added 24 April 2013
Jeff Carson is a magician, comedian, and juggler. He started performing 42 years ago at the age of 8. After earning a college degree in Theater and Speech Communication he immediately became a full time professional magician. Since then he has appeared on talk shows and documentaries, (even on radio!), showing off his original performance style.He has performed for corporations, colleges, cruise ships, and casinos as well as countless private parties across the country. Jeff has the perfect form of entertainment. He combines magic and illusion for your mind and comedy for your funny bone. Whether he is performing for audiences at Harrahs Casino, Trump Plaza, the US Air Force, or Toys R Us - His wonderful credentials add up to a most amusing and entertaining time for the Magic Get Together audience.
For more information on all the 76th Get Together Performers be sure to check out the Performers Page.
Colon Fire added 24 April 2013
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.
FLEA MARKET PICS added 16 May 2013
Flea Market pics have been added to the Flea Market Webpage and also Abbotts Facebook Page (Abbotts Facebook Page is so cool with that timeline). We are happy to report that the entire event was a rousing success. It was particularly gratifying to see Jackie Moorehouse. As you know, the Flea Market was renamed in honor of her late husband Hank and I can't think of a better way to honor his name than to have a well attended event. Thanks to all who participated.
ITS FLEA MARKET SATURDAY added 9 May 2013
This weekend, May 9th, beginning at 9am the Hank Moorehouse Flea Market and Auction will take place. Speaking with Greg Bordner he is very optimistic that this will be the best Flea Market ever. "We have about 20 seller tables sold which is about maximum, our $5 table has items easily worth over ten times that, we have never had more books for our 6 for $5 book special, and our auction items are lining up nicely, we have about 16 auction boxes to mix in with our sellers auction so yes, I am very optimistic that we will have a great crowd and great sellers so everyone should go home happy!"
The Fleamarket runs till 2pm with auctions every hour and is held at the Colon Elementary School at 328 State Street Colon, MI 49040. After the Flea Market a free Famous Magician Graveyard Tour will take place with Joe Ganger of the Colon Historical Society.
George Schindler Ventorama added 24 April 2013
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.
Abbotts Flea Market May 11th added 24 April 2013
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!
Abbotts Facebook Timeline added 24 April 2013
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!
John Bundy & Morgan Added To 76th Get Together added 9 May 2013
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.
The Jeff McBride Super Session Aug 9 added 25 April 2013
Message from Jeff McBride below
Dear Fellow Magician:
Students come to my magic classes with a single common vision: to take
their magic to the next level of excellenc
e. This goal is always achieved.
IF YOU have a passion for magic, and a desire to learn and spend time
in the creative process with other dedicated students, then this is for you.
ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME
We welcome all those who are dedicated to taking their magic to the
next level. I look forward to seeing you at THE JEFF MCBRIDE SUPER
SESSION!
Yours in better magic,
Jeff McBride
Founder and President
Virtual Magic added 24 April 2011
Lost in Time is an online magic effect that is themed on the Abbott Magic Get Togethers. Although certainly not a new principle I found the effect rather entertaining considering it is a beta version. It is flash based and is about 4 megs in size so it might take a few seconds to download but we think you will enjoy it. It was created by a Get Together regular as a way to "lose" oneself in past Get Togethers. You can check out the effect by clicking here.
Abbotts 1000th Download added 24 April 2013
When people think of Abbott Magic they usually think of long time tradition in the magic industry. They rarely think of Abbotts as cutting edge on the information highway. However, behind that facade of white skeletons on a black building and wooden bellhops finding selected cards, Abbotts now provides an unprecidented 1000 downloads for its online customers - and well over 800 are $4 or less. Our 1000th download was something very dear to our hearts and very hard to find - Abbotts first catalog in 1934.
Welcome to the Magic Capital of the World. Abbott's Magic mission is simple: to provide the best magic products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. We take great pride in our company (which has been doing business since 1934), our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell. Our online store is designed to provide you with a safe and secure environment to browse our product catalog. The Abbott plant provides year round employment for our staff. More than 50,000 square feet is divided into the following departments: Business Offices, Printing Department, Art Department, Silk Dyeing, Computer Room, Sewing Assembly, Silk Screen Processing, Blacksmith Shop, Lathe, and Precision Metal Work, Plastic and Chemicals, Metal Casting, Tool and Die Making, Shipping, Experimental, Wood Working, Sheet Metal Shop, Stock Room, Paint Shop, Showrooms, Demonstration Stage and Magic Theatre. Our phenomenal success proves that we are the recognized leaders in magic - not only in America but the entire world. We are credited with instituting real and modern innovations for the benefit of buyers of magical apparatus - proof enough of our sincerity in wanting to give those buyers a fair deal always. Our factory facilities are such that we are in the position to make anything in magic. Also we own our factory buildings - the only buildings in the world designed for the sole purpose of manufacturing magic. Abbott's leads the entire magic field in producing original magic effects. To us, your first order is the beginning of a lasting friendship in magic. Abbotts is the publisher of Tops Magazine (30's - 50's), New Tops Magazine (60's - 90's), and most recently our free online version the Newest Tops Magazine with informative articles by some of todays top magic performers. Abbotts Magic Shop and Abbotts Magic Get Together have been in business since 1934. Annual events include the Closeup Magic Convention, Summer Magic shows at the Abbott magic plant, a 4 day Magic Convention in August aka Magic Get Together, and Magic Flea Market and Auction. The Magic Get Together magic convention is well over 70 years old and has had many of the worlds greatest magicians perform on its magic stage including Blackstone Sr, Blackstone Jr, Karrell Fox, Lance Burton, Mac King, Jeff McBride, Jeff Hobson, Harlan Tarbell,Cardini, Neil Foster, and about 900 more. Publications include Tops Magic Magazine, Abbotts Illusions, Colon MI aka the Magic Capital of the World, Abbott Magic Movies, Abbott's Magic Compendium, and Abbott's Magic Catalog which includes thousands of magic tricks, magic books, and magic illusions for magicians of all ages and all magician skill levels including beginner magician and professional magician. Abbott's believes that this website, www.magicgettogether.com, is the largest magic site dealing with a magic conventions in the world.
To keep up with the latest at Abbott's be sure to sign up for our newsletter and visit our other sites - Abbott Magic Shop, Our Blog. Abbott Closeup Convention, Abbott Flea Market
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.
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.
Jeff Carson is a magician, comedian, and juggler. He started performing 42 years ago at the age of 8. After earning a college degree in Theater and Speech Communication he immediately became a full time professional magician. Since then he has appeared on talk shows and documentaries, (even on radio!), showing off his original performance style.He has performed for corporations, colleges, cruise ships, and casinos as well as countless private parties across the country. Jeff has the perfect form of entertainment. He combines magic and illusion for your mind and comedy for your funny bone. Whether he is performing for audiences at Harrahs Casino, Trump Plaza, the US Air Force, or Toys R Us - His wonderful credentials add up to a most amusing and entertaining time for the Magic Get Together audience.
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!
Now over 30 years old, the 
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!
When people think of Abbott Magic they usually think of long time tradition in the magic industry. They rarely think of Abbotts as cutting edge on the information highway. However, behind that facade of white skeletons on a black building and wooden bellhops finding selected cards, Abbotts now provides an unprecidented 1000 downloads for its online customers - and well over 800 are $4 or less. Our 1000th download was something very dear to our hearts and very hard to find - Abbotts first catalog in 1934.
