OUR NEXT GUEST LECTURE

TV Mentalist Alain Nu, Monday, August 23
Save the date! It's a Chicago-area exclusive, and it's presented by SAM3. Details are on the way!


OTHER LECTURES AND EVENTS IN TOWN

Kozmo, Monday, May 24
Ted Brainard is the creator of Kozmo Magic, one of the premier magic video production companies. Ted's alter ego, Kozmo, is acknowledged as one of the top street performers in the world today. Kozmo will begin his lecture with a performance of his professional street act. He'll then explain the thinking behind every effect in his act. You will hear about conditions on the street and thoughts on how to make your "hats" bigger. Kozmo will show you how these same principles can be applied to performing in restuanrants and on the trade-show floor. Conjurors Corner Club, 820 W. Lake Street, Roselle. $20 for non-members. Questions: brandonmagic@comcast.net

Kostya Kimlat, Wednesday, May 26, 7pm
At Kostya's Live Lecture you will learn: impromptu mind-reading with Post-It notes; Kostya's professional card opener; his new trick "WARNING", which is getting killer reviews from all the pros; a quick, commercial miracle using something you have in your pocket right now; a new handling of Kostya's Triumph that will make it ten times easier for you to master the Cull; social strategies for approaching audiences with magic; and incredible magic with candy, receipts, chicken wings, peanuts, license plates and other unexpected and natural objects. $20; seating is in order of reservation. Midwest Magic, 9706 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park. Details at midwestmagic.net. Reservations: (847) 455-4288.

Bill Gladwell, Sunday, June 13, 2pm
The Hynotic Factor. In this lecture, Bill will be discussing and teaching his theory on hypnosis that is now being studied and used at The Ohio State University. Bill's method is NOT the traditional vision most people have when the subject of hypnosis comes up. You will learn how to incorporate hypnotic language, suggestion, and psychology into your performance to make "real" magic. $20; seating is in order of reservation. Midwest Magic, 9706 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park. Reservations: (847) 455-4288.

Michael Ammar, Wednesday, June 23, 7pm
Lightning Round and More! Reignite your imagination with this new lecture featuring totally NEW magic! The lecture is a multimedia experience that's video enhanced to maximize the fun. In it, Michael covers a lot of material he uses in his own professional shows. And in the highly regarded "Lightning Round" segment, he reveals about a dozen new ideas that he's been playing around with over the last few years that will inspire you with possibilities. $20; seating is in order of reservation. Midwest Magic, 9706 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park. Reservations: (847) 455-4288.

Wayne Houchin, August 9, 7pm
Details to come. Midwest Magic, 9706 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park. Reservations: (847) 455-4288.

TV Mentalist Alain Nu, Monday, August 23
Save the date! It's a Chicago-area exclusive, and it's presented by SAM3. Details are on the way!

George Tait, September 13, 7pm
Details to come. Midwest Magic, 9706 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park. Reservations: (847) 455-4288.

More to come