March 31 – April 2, 2023
Celebrating the 45th Season for the American Museum of Magic!
International Brotherhood of Magicians and the IBM Neil Foster Ring 89 invite everyone to the 51st Michigan Magic Day. A celebration of the art of magic throughout Michigan and including events open to the community.
Throughout the weekend, Magicians from Michigan and surrounding states mix, mentor, and mystify anyone curious about this thousands-year-old art form. People of all ages and skills come to learn and explore performance Magic: sleight-of-hand, illusions, mentalism, and more.
MARSHALL, MICHIGAN
- American Museum of Magic
- Franke Center for the Arts
- Trinity Episcopal Church
April 1, 2023 (No Foolin’)
Franke Center for the Arts
Doors open 7:00pm. Curtain 7:30 pm
Open to the public! $45 per seat.
Included in Full Registration $175 individual or $125 each with a group of at least 6!
Follow the “Register Here” link for tickets.
Jeff McBride Feature Lecture
TRANSFORMING EYE CANDY INTO SOUL FOOD
THE 8 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE MAGIC
Franke Center for the Arts
Doors open 12:30pm. Lecture 1:00 pm
Jeff’s new lecture will give you new tricks, exciting and practical tools and techniques that you can use immediately!
For details: https://www.facebook.com/events/852995259104348?ref=newsfeed
Full Registration Required
Follow the “Register Here” link for tickets.
Youth can perform at the American Museum of Magic!
EMAIL: IBMRing89@gmail to reserve a spot to perform for the judges!
No additional registration fee! Photo opportunity!
Included with Full Registration or with Museum Admission.
Follow the “Register Here” link for Full Registration. Museum Admission paid at the door.
Magician’s Tours & More!
American Museum of Magic
Magician’s Only Tours! Saturday 9am or 4pm and Sunday 9am and (2) days unlimited access to the Museum included in Full Registration.
Performances in the Magic Box Theater! Open to the public with Museum Admission or included in Full Registration.
1:00 PM – To Be Announced!
1:30 PM – To Be Announced!
2:00 PM – Eric Sullivan, President IBM Ring 89
2:30 PM – Mike Moorian, Member IBM Ring 89
Follow the “Register Here” link for Full Registration. Non-Registrants pay Museum Admission at the door.
Olde Time Show Tunes – LIVE!!
Trinity Episcopal Church
During the golden age of magic, magicians were accompanied with live music by orchestras or theater organs like the mighty Wurlitzers. Now come hear the music used by greats of the era including Thurston, Dante, & Blackstone played on the magnificent Moller pipe organ at Trinity Episcopal Church. Reaching back further, listen to pieces used by conjurers Hartz, Anderson, and Robert-Houdin. And you might recognize a few melodies from the century just past, too!
Dr. Mark Wells – Organist
Open to EVERYONE! – PUBLIC is FREE!
Enjoy the tunes behind the illusions!
Jonathan LaChance Lecture
Creative and Organized 101
Trinity Episcopal Church
Time: 10:15 am Saturday morning!
Learn from the experiences of this seasoned performer and gain the knowledge you need to be prepared for anything the road may throw at you. See more here:
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Full Registration Required.
Follow the “Register Here” link for tickets.
Alexander the Magician Lecture
Magic for People
Trinity Episcopal Church
Time: 9am Saturday morning!
Stories from the street, select secrets of busking, and advice that you can apply to any type of performance to make it more effective, practical, and fun. Less tricks, more magic!
Full Registration Required.
Follow the “Register Here” link for tickets.
John Dudley Lecture
We’re OFF to be a Wizard
Trinity Episcopal Church
Time: 4pm Saturday Afternoon!
No matter if you’re a “weekend wizard” or you want a career, you’ll have to find the gigs. With over 50 years performing and 300+ shows a year consistently, John D has things for you to think about. Where are the shows and how do you find them? He’ll show you what has worked for him. We’re OFF to be a Wizard!
Full Registration Required.
Follow the “Register Here” link for tickets.
Magician to Magician
Full Registration Required.
Follow the “Register Here” link for tickets.
Kick off the weekend….
Grand River Brewery
Time: Friday 3/31/2023, 7-10pm!
Open Michigan Magic Day weekend by sharing your favorite 3-5 minute magic or mentalism presentation for an open mic style event! Impress the crowd, including our headliner guest, with what you can do with props you can carry on and off stage with you!
Cash bar and restaurant service.
Online registration closes 3/30/2023. First come first serve at the door as space allows.
$10 Cover charge.
Follow the “Register Here” link to reserve your spot in advance
Hotel Room Blocks:
CLOSED: Hampton Inn Marshall – Only 15 rooms reserved.
Available until 2/28/2023. Use code MMD online to get $129 pre-tax rate, or call 269-789-0131 for a double queen room for the nights of 3/31 and 4/1.
CLOSED: Holiday Inn Express Marshall – Only 20 rooms reserved.
Available until 3/1/2023. Use code MMD online to get $130 pre-tax rate, or call 269-789-9301 for double queen or king room for the night of 4/1 only.
Quality Inn Marshall Near I-69 – Only 20 rooms reserved.
Available until 3/10/2023. Call 269-789-7890 and mention IBMRing89 to get $119 pre-tax rate for a standard double room for the nights of 3/31 and 4/1.
Many thanks to our sponsoring businesses:
*Franke Center for the Arts. *New Story Community Books *Marshall District Library
*Oye’ Amigo’s. (Mexican Restaurant) *Green Scene of Marshall – A Natural Living Store
*Grandma’s Toys & Treats. 10% off any magic items during MMD 51
*Grandma’s Baby Boutique. 10% off with flyer in registration packet during MMD 51
