The 2024 AbraCorndabra is a Toast to the CLASSICS OF MAGIC! Featuring quality mini performances by the stars, showcase show, talks and lectures, contests, exciting dealers room, and other classically new events & happenings. AbraCORNdabra is KNOWN far & wide as being a “different” & “unique” type of magic convention, as well as the “Magical Family Reunion” for magi across America!
(timings and running orders are subject to change without notice).
| Friday May 17th, 2024 | AbraCORNdabra ~ The Midwest’s PREMIER Magic Convention |
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| 11:00 AM | Registration Opens Also at the Registration desk AbraCORNdabra’s returning Photographer for 2024 – Mr. Josh Chaikin!
Consider booking a session as you check in with Josh. You won’t find a Photo Deal THIS GOOD anywhere else!!!! Josh’s custom private studio is located ??????
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To make your reservation for YOUR time slot – see Josh at the Registration table in the lobby |
| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Flea Market | BALLROOM |
| 1:15 PM | Grand Opening / Welcome | BALLROOM |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Show & Lecture #1 JOAN DeKORE  |
BALLROOM |
| 3:00 PM – 8:10 PM | magiK-MART Opens
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| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM |  |
BALLROOM |
| 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Dinner on your own | |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Interview (Lecture #2) TBA  |
SALON B |
| 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Break | |
| 7:30 PM | magiK-MART closes |
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| HEARTS & DIAMONDS 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS | BALLROOM B |
| CLUBS & SPADES 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Lectures # 3 & #4 TBA |
BALLROOM A |
| 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM |  |
Ever go through the checkout stand – looking at the HUGE array of candy bars? And you ALWAYS reach for the one bar you KNOW you like? At the AbraCORNdabra Candy Bar Buffet, you can sample all types of candy bars! A fun, and different “break” between events! |
| CLUBS & SPADES 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS | BALLROOM B |
| HEARTS & DIAMONDS 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Lectures # 3 & #4 TBA |
BALLROOM A |
| 10:00 PM to ??????? | Jam Sessions on your own! If you are a “nite-owl” – you will enjoy “hanging out” with fellow magi trading magical secrets & such. The hotel has a late-nite restaurant & bar with plenty of space for all to “jam magic” |
Bar/Pizza Restaurant/Lobby Area |
| Saturday May 18th, 2024 | AbraCORNdabra ~ The Midwest’s PREMIER Magic Convention |
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| 9:00 AM | magiK-MART Opens with FREE DONUTS with the dealers! (Bring your own drink)
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SALON A |
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Lecture #5 TBA |
BALLROOM |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Break | |
| 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM | The WORLD FAMOUS F.O.V. SILENT MAGIC AUCTION – raising funds for the Young Magician’s Fund. |
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| 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | The Kernels Showcase Show |
BALLROOM |
| 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM | FREE BOX LUNCH ON ABRACORNDABRA! (Kernels & Parents Box Lunch critique in private dining room) |
Enjoy a THICK Sandwich, Chips, Cookie & Drink with AbraCORNdabra’s FREE BOX LUNCH! |
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Show & Lecture #6 TBA |
BALLROOM |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Break LAST CHANCE TO BID ON SILENT AUCTION ITEMS! (Silent auction closes at 3:20 PM) |
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| 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Show & Lecture #7 TBA |
BALLROOM |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Pay & Pick up Auction Winnings | |
| 5:30 PM | magiK-MART Closes |
SALON A |
| 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Dinner on your own | |
| 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | OscEARs Awards Party Doors open – mingle with magical friends – cash bar |
BALLROOM |
| 7:30 PM – 800 PM | Old Maid’s Staff Show | BALLROOM |
| 8:00 PM -8:30 PM | Awards Presentations with surprise guests | BALLROOM |
| 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM | The OscEARs Wrap Party MYSTERY MAGICIAN & GUESTS SHOW! We will TOAST the CLASSICS!  |
BALLROOM |
| 9:15 PM – 10:00 PM | Meet & Great with the Magical Stars – Souvenir Poster Signing | |
| ENCORE SUNDAY May 19th, 2024 |
AbraCORNdabra ~ The Midwest’s PREMIER Magic Convention |
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| 10:30 AM | Photo & Surprise Gift pickup | |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Interview #8 MYSTERY MAGICIAN LECTURE  |
BALLROOM |
| 11:30 AM | AbraCORNdabra 2024 closes! THANK YOU FOR COMING! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR FOR AbraCORNdabra’s 15th year with a theme of HOUSE OF CARDS |
