From The Editor...
Thank you for your interest in MAGIC Live! I hope you will join us next summer for this unconventional convention celebrating the 18th Anniversary of MAGIC Magazine. As with the previous three events, we will once again be bringing the pages of our monthly magazine to life! If you enjoy MAGIC, come live it for four days and nights in August!
Secrecy
After our 2007 “Sweet Sixteen” gathering, we asked our attendees to tell us some of the things they liked and, more important, some of the things they didn’t like. The good news is that our registrants were very responsive; in fact, we received over 60,000 words of likes and dislikes — all good for a team that is dedicated to presenting the absolute best magic gathering possible.
One of the areas that received numerous comments was our secrecy policy, especially not revealing the names or subjects of our daily speakers. So, we’re adjusting our policy of keeping everything a surprise. While we will not announce any names in advance, upon your arrival, you will have the opportunity to know, or not to know, our complete schedule of presenters — your choice! That way, you can plan your days as you wish. Of course, we will still surprise you in our close-up and stage shows.
Registration
Registration is now open for MAGIC Live! 2009, and we're not requiring full-payment until next year. A $50 deposit gets you on the list and assures you the best seating preference available at the time you sign up. The balance of $285 will need to be paid by February 1, 2009.
With over 900 of our registrations already gone, we no longer have guaranteed seating in our "Close-Up Experience" on Tuesday night. You will, however, receive a stand-by ticket, and in the past, every one of our stand-by ticket holders who wanted to see the show was accomodated.
And one more thing: Your $50 deposit is fully refundable up until December 31, 2008. So, you really have nothing to lose, except guaranteed seats at a convention that sold out over five months in advance last year.
Hotel Announced
I guess we could say, "Hotel Announced - Finally!" Yes, it has taken a few months longer than we first planned to get the deal all locked down with our new hotel. During that time, a lot has happened, some of which has allowed us to make an even better deal. So, I guess all things in their time! But it's now official.
MAGIC Live! in 2009 will be held at the:
South Point Casino & Resort
9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89183
(866) 796-7111
Our MAGIC Live! group rate is just $65 for weeknights and only $95 for weekends. And that's for one- or two-person occupancy. We've extended these rates for a few days before and a few days after our event. Visit our hotel page for more information or to reserve your room.
FAQs
If you have more questions, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions by going to FAQ above. And if you would like to read about the 2007 MAGIC Live!, go to Reviews. There’s also a slideshow of photographs from the event.
Thanks, again. And I hope to see you at MAGIC Live! in 2009!
Stan Allen