This year’s LUCKY 13TH AbraCorndabra is packed with quality mini performances by the stars, showcase show, talks and lectures, contests, new dealers room, and other exciting new events & happenings. AbraCORNdabra is KNOWN far & wide as being a “different” & “unique” type of magic convention!
(timings and running orders are subject to change without notice).
![]() |
||
Friday May 19th, 2023 | AbraCORNdabra ~ The Midwest’s PREMIER Magic Convention |
|
11:00 AM | Registration OpensAlso at the Registration desk AbraCORNdabra’s returning Photographer for 2023 – 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 on the lower level – Indiana Room |
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 Not one. Not two. Not three. FOUR ROOMS OF FLEA MARKET SALES! Check them out in the lower level AFTER you pick up your registration packet in front of Salon A & B – Main Floor. |
LOWER LEVEL – In the following rooms… * Missouri * Illinois * Kansas * Nebraska |
1:15 PM | Grand Opening / Welcome | SALON B |
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Show & Lecture #1 BIZZARO ~ The Optical Illusionist ![]() |
SALON B |
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM | magiK-MART Opens
|
SALON A |
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Show & Lecture #2 AbraCORNdabra’s famed “ROUND ROBIN” THREE/LECTURE SERIES! We are bringing back a lecture series we did our FIRST YEAR of AbraCORNdabra – 13 years ago! Not one lecture… Not two lectures…. THREE LECTURES in ONE HOUR! Each guest lecturer will present a fast-paced 20-min lecture with the “meat” of their lecture featured! Once the egg timer “dings” after 20 minutes – the next lecturer takes the platform! You won’t want to miss this exciting lecture series ONLY at the Midwest’s PREMIER Magic Convention…. AbraCORNdabra! |
SALON B |
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Dinner on your own | |
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Magimasters Seniors Magic Tournament![]() |
SALON B |
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Break | |
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Show & Lecture #3 KEVIN JAMES ![]() |
SALON B |
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Break | |
9:30 PM | magiK-MART closes
|
SALON A |
HEARTS & DIAMONDS 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
The fabulous AbraCORNdabra Pizza & Pop Party returns in 2023! Come enjoy FREE fresh, hot Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza & Soda Pop or Water – courtesy of AbraCORNdabra. |
Lower level Hospitality Suites – Iowa Board Room & Minnesota Room |
CLUBS & SPADES 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
Step into the “LUCKY 13 SIDE SHOW OF WONDERS” as the famed internet star, Dr. Zirkus guides our attendees from mini theater to mini theater featuring unbelievable side show acts & attractions! A little funny, a little spooky, a little unbelievable eye-popping stunts you will never seen this close in your lifetime!![]() You won’t want to miss the spectacular finale’ of this hauntingly-hosted exhibition of oddities as AbraCORNdabra proudly promulgates ‘The GLOW SHOW’ presented by the creator & star of the show, BEN ULIN! ![]() |
Lower Level in the “Lucky 13 Side Show of Wonders” Hall (Guided Tour) |
CLUBS & SPADES 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
The fabulous AbraCORNdabra Pizza & Pop Party returns in 2023! Come enjoy FREE fresh, hot Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza & Soda Pop or Water – courtesy of AbraCORNdabra. |
Lower level Hospitality Suites – Iowa Board Room & Minnesota Room |
HEARTS & DIAMONDS
10:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
Step into the “LUCKY 13 SIDE SHOW OF WONDERS” as the famed internet star, Dr. Zirkus guides our attendees from mini theater to mini theater featuring unbelievable side show acts & attractions! A little funny, a little spooky, a little unbelievable eye-popping stunts you will never seen this close in your lifetime! ![]() ![]() |
Lower Level in the “Lucky 13 Side Show of Wonders” Hall (Guided Tour) |
Saturday May 20th, 2023 | AbraCORNdabra ~ The Midwest’s PREMIER Magic Convention |
|
9:00 AM | magiK-MART Opens with FREE DONUTS with the dealers! (Bring your own drink)![]() |
SALON A |
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Show & Lecture #4 KENTON KNEPPER ![]() |
SALON B |
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Break | |
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | The WORLD FAMOUS F.O.V. SILENT MAGIC AUCTION – raising funds for the Young Magician’s Fund.![]() |
Lobby In front of Salon A & B |
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | The Kernels Showcase Show![]() |
SALON B |
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch on your own – (Kernels Only Pizza & Pop Critique Lunch in the Hospitality Suites) | |
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Show & Lecture #5 CHRISTIAN & KATALINA – An excerpt from their highly-successful MIND TRIPPIN SHOW (and lecture) from the #1 Husband & Wife Comedy Mind Reading Act in the Nation. ![]() |
SALON B |
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Break LAST CHANCE TO BID ON SILENT AUCTION ITEMS! ![]() |
Lobby In front of Salon A & B |
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Show & Lecture #6 ROB ZABRECKY ![]() |
SALON B |
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Pay & Pick up Auction Winnings | Lobby |
5:30 PM | magiK-MART Closes![]() |
SALON A |
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Dinner on your own | |
7:00 PM – 7:55 PM | OscEARs Wrap Party & Awards Show – Doors open – seating & Trick or treating around the room to get FREE MAGIC GIFTS – MUST be present to get gifts & treats. (Gifts HAVE to be picked up by attendee, will not be given to anyone else or at a later time.) |
SALON A |
7:55 PM | Exciting Pre-show Presentation | |
8:00 PM – 8:20 PM | Old Maid’s Staff Show | |
8:20 PM – 9:00 PM | Awards Presentations & COSTUME CONTEST!![]() ONE PERSON will get FREE REGISTRATION to 2024 AbraCORNdabra convention by wearing the winning costume! This is your chance to be creative and come up with a GREAT costume! Other awards & prizes will be given out to Costume Contest contestants! We have a VERY special surprise guest entertainer who will be presenting the awards – BRING A CAMERA – you will NOT believe your eyes when you see who it is! |
|
9:00 PM – 9:40 PM | The OscEARs Wrap Party MYSTERY MAGICIAN & GUESTS SHOW! This show will feature some unexpected performers! JUST WAIT TO SEE WHO IT IS! ![]() |
|
9:40 PM – 10:40 PM | Meet & Great with the Magical Stars – Souvenir Poster Signing | |
Sunday May 21st, 2023 | AbraCORNdabra ~ The Midwest’s PREMIER Magic Convention |
|
10:30 AM | Photo & Surprise Gift pickup | Lobby |
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Interview #7 “Pulling the Curtain Back” Exclusive interview with Kevin James and surprises! ![]() |
SALON B |
11:30 AM | AbraCORNdabra 2023 closes! THANK YOU FOR COMING! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR FOR AbraCORNdabra’s 14th year with a theme of “CLASSIC MAGIC” May 17th, 18th & 19th, 2024 |
|
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | EXTRA CHARGE MASTER CLASS WITH KEVIN JAMES ![]() |
Lower Level Minnesota Room |