Performers
JEKI YOO
FROM:
Busan, South Korea
Jeki Yoo presents his distinctive magic effects—from color-changing T-shirts to modern twists on classic street magic—demonstrating his creative approach and the influence of 3D printing in magic.
With over 20 years of experience, he shares insights into building engaging routines and effective ways to connect with audiences on social media
SATURDAY MAY 17TH
SHOW & LECTURE
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
ERIK TAIT
FROM:
Columbus, Ohio
Erik Tait has won awards for both standup comedy and magic throughout North America, appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and was the 2018 International Brotherhood of Magicians Gold Cups Close Up Competition Champion. He took home 3rd place at FISM Quebec 2022, the world championships of magic, in the category of card magic. Erik is only the fourth American to accomplish this, and the first American to stand on the podium for card magic in two decades. He graduated with honors from the prestigious Humber College Comedy Writing and Performance program, which means Erik can academically prove why he is hilarious. Beyond that, Erik is the only magician in the world with a degree in funny. He has put academic theory into practice on some of the most prestigious stages in the world, including The Magic Castle, Second City Toronto, and the Hollywood Improv. His client list has some of the most recognizable brands in the country including Honda, Macy’s, and Bark Box.
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PETER SAMELSON
FROM:
New York, NY
Christened the “soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery” by the New York Times, Peter Samelson has performed atop the Great Wall of China, in the jungles of Bali and the universities of Tokyo, He has performed for Mexican peasants, and Grand Prix race car drivers on the World Cruise of the Queen Elizabeth II. He has entertained Princess Stephanie of Monaco, the jet-set of Paris and the fishermen mending their nets on the beaches of Cartegena.
From Kenya to the Magic Castle, from television to trade shows, college campuses to commercials, the New York stage, night clubs and celebrity events, Peter Samelson has distinguished himself not only as a magician, but as an artist.
Peter performs and lectures at colleges, universities, and Theater and Performing Arts festivals. Peter has staged two one-man Off-Broadway shows; “The Magician” and “PaperWork.” He also performs and designs for television, film and theater including: “What About Bob,” “Whispers in the Dark,” for Kraft Salad Dressing, host on a syndicated 13 part series on Magic, CNN’s “Sonya Live!“, Mabou Mines, The Bermuda Theater Festival, the new musical “Houdini”
as well as the PBS Special, “The Art of Magic.”
Peter joins us this year at AbraCORNdabra for the first time. We KNOW you will truly enjoy watching and learning from this seasoned magical pro.
FRIDAY MAY 16TH
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
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THE COSMIC ROMANTICS
FROM:
Chicago, IL
Comedian BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT calls The Cosmic Romantics the “Lucy & Ricky of Magic”
Elizabeth Messick and Eric Thirstin are The Cosmic Romantics!
The comedy magic pair perform world class magic with the flair of an old vaudevillian duo. They are regulars at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and recently fooled their childhood heroes Penn & Teller winning the prestigious FOOL US award.
AbraCORNdabra is exctied to share these two young magician’s talents with our attendees. You will be amazed at what this couple can do!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SToQNnc45Bk
FRIDAY MAY 16TH
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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DAN FLESHMAN
FROM:
Vail, Co.
Dan Fleshman is a seasoned veteran in magic. He has made his living from close-up magic for more than thirty years, and he has been a HUGE supportor of AbraCORNdabra for many years now. He is known far & wide not only for his expert handling of close-up and strolling magic, but also for his awesome HOMEMADE COOKIES!
Dan joins us for 2025 to session, jam, and teach some of his incredible magic to YOU!
SUNDAY MAY 18TH
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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OSCAR MUNOZ
FROM:
San Antonio, TX
Oscar Munoz is the 1999 winner of the “Gold Cups” award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) organization. He is the past President of the International Brother of Magicians 2017. He is also a charter member and past President of “Ring 269” in Texas. His awards include:
1999, IBM “Gold Cups” winner (1st place)
1997, 1st place, both parlor & stage competitions, T.A.O.M. (Texas Association of Magicians)
1992, Closeup competition, Texas Association of Magicians Top Magician Award
Jim Zee Award for Close-Up Magic.
Much more than this, Oscar is truly “AbraCORNdabra Family” as he has been a vital Staff Member for most of our 15 years!
We are thrilled to have him join us yet again this year, and to share his knowledge of being a PROFESSIONAL REAL-WORLD WORKING MAGICIAN .
SATURDAY MAY 17TH
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ALLAN ACKERMAN
FROM:
Las Vegas, Nevada
15 years ago – AbraCORNdabra was born.
That first year we had 81 attendees. I called upon my friends in Las Vegas to come help me open this magic convention and one of the first gentlemen who immediately stepped up and said, “COUNT ME IN!” was the legendary Allan Ackerman.
For more than four decades Allan has been praised as an innovator and technician with a pack of cards, better known as a “card mechanic”. He has been on the cutting edge of the card magic scene for so long that his name—and his work—has attained legendary status. Allan seldom appears at magic conventions, nor does he do many lectures, and in recent years, has not been as visible in the magic community.
This is why AbraCORNdabra is thrilled to have Mr. Ackerman joining us for 2025 – our 15th Annual Magic Convention! Allan has agreed to present a special, extra charge MASTER CLASS for us on SUNDAY MAY 18th, 2025 from 1 PM to 3 PM
(AbraCORNdabra Magic Convention closes at Noon on Sunday)
This will be a LIMITED SEATING event.
The cost is:
$75 during the January 16th ONE DAY ONLY –
24-HOUR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Any seats left after January 16th will be $100
Allan will be teaching some of his 25 new moves and tricks, most of which have never been in print before. There’s some incredibly versatile culls, including one from Brother John Hamman which is the world’s easiest cull! Work on false deals will also be covered including ways to make them really easy to handle.
Just a few of the tricks he may be teaching are:
Almost Impromptu Brainwave, The Grandson of Tetradism,
Any Sandwich, Lucky, The Mix and Spade Book Trick.
The chance to learn from a magic legend is rare. Over the last several years, we have lost many – I cannot encourage you enough to take advantage of this opportunity to sit down with a living legend in the magic world as he joins us for AbraCORNdabra 2025 for what promises to be an exceptional, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
SATURDAY MAY 17TH
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
(Lecture to the attendees of AbraCORNdabra)
SUNDAY MAY 18TH
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
EXTRA CHARGE ALLAN ACKERMAN MASTER CLASS
(Limited Seating)
Additonal fee of $75 during the Janaury 16th ONE DAY ONLY
24-HOUR / EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
(IF any seats are available after Janaury 16th –
Additonal fee is $100)
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This person will be our featured guest on our AbraCORNdabra Collectible Coin Series for 2025.
For more information about the COLLECTIBLE COIN SERIES – check out the bottom of the “LECTURES” or “SPECIAL STUFF” pages.
2025 AbraCORNdabra is highlighting close-up AND parlor style magic! This will be a MUST SEE convention!