Fresh faces and magic from real-working pros...

If you’re looking to see and learn from the REAL working pros in magic, this year’s Texas Association of Magicians (TAOM) Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, is the place to be. You may not have heard of some of these people before but you will be talking about them for years to come... Please note that performers are subject to change due to their popularity and corporate demands. Check this Web site often.

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	Dana Daniels has been called one of America’s top comedian magicians working today and was awarded the 2007 Stage Magician of the Year from the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood! Dana along with Luigi this psychic parrot (!) is simply the funniest duo since Martin and Lewis. Be sure to arrive early on Friday evening for a special surprise performance that will leave you in stitches and wiping tears of laughter from your eyes! This is going to be GREAT!
	Tim Conover is a “Magician’s Magician” and well known and respected among the “greats”. Tim is easily considered one of the top five sleight of hand magicians in the world and the most entertaining working mentalist there is. Tim has been a leading trade show performer and corporate mentalist who’s been in such demand that he seldom has been able to even attend a magic convention in the past 20 years. Tim will perform his full one-hour close up show in a special session, treat us with his full WORKING mentalism act and Tim closes our convention Monday morning with a VERY RARE lecture covering his magic, mentalism and his enthusiastic style of showmanship. Ask around, you’ll find that Tim is the “don’t miss” event of magic anywhere and will be one of the highlights of your magic life!
	Lisa Menna will knock your socks off with some of the strongest magic you will have ever seen at any magic gathering. Lisa commands corporate audiences across the globe with her strong effects, her carefully constructed routines, and her intensely charming personality. Don’t let her beauty and charm fool you alone; she’s no “pushover” boys! Lisa is one of the most studied and talented sleight of hand artists with diabolically original magic that will STUN YOU. She, too, has been seldom available for magic conventions as she travels overseas performing nearly non-stop. Lisa’s surprising close up routine, as well as your on-stage magic, will leave you gasping for air!
	David Thomas’ World of Magic® is the illusion experience of the year filled with a host of death defying illusions in this beyond belief spectacular. High energy dancers excite, cutting edge sets amaze and lavish costumes dazzle the audience while thrusting everyone into a heart-pounding magic exhilaration throughout. This is truly a Las Vegas experience with more BIG illusions per minute than almost any other production on stage anywhere. David Thomas performs and produces shows for the LARGEST of venues and for the BIGGEST of corporations and we are SUPER FORTUNATE to have David and his multi-million dollar production team at this year’s TAOM.
	Lonnie Chevrie has been a closely guarded secret among professional magicians for years. Lonnie's tricks and routines were shared with just a select few close friends where they were sworn to secrecy. His magic is direct, simple and memorable...just what the pros always look for. Lonnie is releasing never before shared routines at our opening day. Magic for close-up, stand up, corporate and kid audiences. Be sure to come to Fort Worth on Friday. Lonnie's lecture will play just once. Don't be the one to miss out...
	Brian Brushwood is just plain crazy good! His spiked up hair, non-stop energy and his famous partner/puppet “Mr. Happy Pants” appears at more than 300 college shows each year. Brian was voted “Best Variety Entertainer of the Year” over and over by this very tough college market and his magic was called “Brilliantly original” by Teller of Penn and Teller . Brian’s magic is bizarre, surprising and always innovative. He’s been on Jay Leno, Paula Dean, Rachael Ray’s television shows and is the creator of “SCAM School,” a top podcast on iTunes. Want to see a fresh new approach to performing for young adults? Brian is the man!
	Joey “The See,” Mindreader to the Mob. When Joey talks, everyone is listening... and shaking in their boots! This delightful act has perfected the art of “creating a character” that fascinates and endears people. Joseph Curcillo took his love for mentalism and his background as a criminal defense lawyer and married the two into this great character and this fooler of an act. His infectious and engaging act will make you love mentalism like never before. Joey will present a one-of-a-kind lecture just for our convention on effective mentalism you can do as well as discuss character development for magicians like you. You will be charmed and amazed with Joey “The See”.
	C.J. Johnson is on the road 48 weeks a year with his comedy magic and illusion show and his thousands of college comedy hypnosis shows earned C.J. “Hypnotist of the Year.” C.J. is the author of “More Shows, More Money!”, the REAL guide to making money as an entertainer. A TAOM first, C.J. will perform his full one-hour comedy hypnosis show, a masterpiece of audience control, at our convention. In addition, C.J. will present his very first LIVE LECTURE on “More Shows, More Money” telling us how he went from making just $30,000 a year in magic to several hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. He did it, and so can you! Everyone can learn from what C.J. has to share.
	Scott Francis combines some of the funniest comedy and the most unique off-the-wall magic. Half of the "Macgyver Magic Lecture Team," Scott's act is fast-paced, red-hot entertainment. You will laugh 'till you cry when you experience the fun side of magic with Scott Francis! Scott will be performing on stage as well as lecturing with the incredible "Macgyver Magic" experience.
	Norman Beck has been writing the column “I’ve Been Thinkin’...” for MUM magazine this past year and earned the honor of having his picture on the cover! Norman is a busy restaurant and hospitality suite pro with some BIG ideas from his his experience from the many audiences that he has entertained and FOOLED. Norman will be performing in our Professional Close Up Show. You think you’ve seen cups and balls before? Wait until you see what Norman does with this great classic...!
Tiny Bubbles	Tiny Bubbles will be here LIVE from Las Vegas! Tiny has appeared in the long running show, “Showgirls of Magic” and as part of “the family” on Chris Angel’s “Mindfreak” since its inception. In addition to performing her hilarious comedy magic on one of our evening shows, Tiny will also be our host during our special "Ladies Panel" featuring Lisa Menna, Trixie Bond and Becky Blaney.
	Walter “Zaney” Blaney is this year’s Honoree for our convention! Walter has contributed to magic around the globe during his career with his performances, inventions and television appearances. Walter will perform his signature “Ladder Levitation” and Birdcage vanish, along with appearing on our talk show “set” for an hour of conversation with one of our favorite magic legends. Learn how Walter got started in magic, how he conceived and built his signature illusions, and what life was like in the golden years of television. See “never before seen” video clips and photos on the big screen from Walter’s past while special guest stars, including Walter’s family members, share their stories about this tall Texan. Help us celebrate Walter’s 80th birthday as the talk show wraps up on Saturday afternoon.
	Tony Brook, also known as “Dr. Anthony Darkstone”, comes to this year’s TAOM from Portugal to host our International Walter Blaney Tribute in a talk show format. Tony is a performer, author, producer, lecturer and talk show host and broadcaster. He is a member of the Panel of Advisors on The Magic Web Channel and is the Director of International Operations at MWC and an International Deputy for The Society of American magicians. Tony is a frequent contributor to many of the magic journals and publications around the world and is a gracious talk show host who has done his homework on Walter for this special event! Come be a part of history as we play, “This is your life, Walter Blaney”, hosted by Tony Brook.
	Becky Blaney has been in show business all of her life thanks to her famous dad, Walter. That said, Becky learned from the best and created her own unique magic, style and market that has played in comedy clubs, on cruise ships, and at corporate events around the world. Becky, a former Miss Houston, has a special blend of magic and Southern Charm that has landed her at “Catch a Rising Star” and “The Improv” theaters, on numerous Las Vegas productions and co-starring in her own show in Atlantic City, “Women of Magic”. Becky’s appeared on HBO, The Statler Brothers Show, Lois and Clark and on Comedy Central. Becky will not only perform her comedy magic on stage but she’ll contribute her stories during our tribute “talk show” that honors her father Walter.
	Michael & Tracie Stein performed six shows a day at Six Flags over Texas for four full seasons! Michael is a wonderfully seasoned performer and magician who has a crisp and endearing style. Michael's evening performance will include the seldom seen “Through a One-Inch Hole” (Steinmeyer) with his wife and assistant Tracie. Tracie is a dancer and actress and has performed in several national touring productions and currently can be seen in national television commercials."
	Steve Daly knows magic and knows Vegas! . Steve is simply one of the funniest (and nicest) guys in magic who has served as a performer and consultant to numerous magicians across the country. Steve will present his acclaimed lecture, “Welcome to Vegas, Now Get Out!” This lecture covers what it takes to make it as an entertainer in the city that never sleeps telling stories on some of your favorite Las Vegas magicians. This is the real "inside scoop" and a "must see" lecture to all magic enthusiasts!
	David Allen has performed magic all over the Southeast since becoming a full time performer in 2001. Some magicians consider themselves "card magicians" or "coin magicians" but David calls himself an "audience magician." His down to earth personality and charm helps to bridge the gap between performer and spectator, making everyone feel part of the show. David is half of the "Macgyver Magic" team, a creator and inventor of original illusions and stage props which have been purchased and used by magicians all over the world.
	Diamond Jim Tyler is a worker. His magic has been featured in almost every contemporary magic magazine. He has performed in half of the states in the U.S. plus five other countries. His lecture will feature routines from his best-selling book Pockets Full of Miracles and some new exciting routines from his soon to be released book BAMBOOZLERS. Since May of this year DJ has performed this lecture at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA, at the Magic Circle in London and in 15 cities across the United Kingdom. Jim was recently a consultant for the new movie MIRRORS starring Kiefer Sutherland and he will teach one of his mirror routines. Attend his lecture and learn some of the routines that helped Jim to win Best Close-up Magic at the TAOM in Austin (1999)
	“Macgyver Magic,” the lecture! Scott Francis and David Allen put their creativity and talent together with duct tape and came up with cool magic tricks made with next to nothing. This is a comedy show, a lecture, and an inspiration all in one. Have you ever wanted to perform all of the really cool expensive tricks but didn’t have the budget? As the creators of “The Dancing Napkin” these working pros know how to make magic WORK and are as hilarious and entertaining as they are informative and educational. This FRESH NEW LECTURE is destined to be the HIT of the convention!