095: 2013 F.F.F.F. Day Three

Even more people are showing up today as we approach the weekend. But we begin with one of the "old timers", Bob Swadling who talks about a little history of both the F.F.F.F. convention but also his evolution of his coin inventions including the Flipper Coin and his relationships with Ken Brooke, Mark Mason and others. 

Next up we chatted with Harrison Carroll, another long time attendee who hails from Buffalo and who personally knew Eddie Fechter and has many stories about this venerable magician. But our chat began with his career as a trade show magician. Here Harrison reveals lots of inside tips for the trade show worker.

Mike Seege stopped by next and talked about his work as a restaurant magician in Buffalo and his association with the legacy of Eddie Fechter..  

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Allan Kronzek explains a "You Do As I Do" effect to the group using Daryl as his assistant.

John Bannon teaches a "coincidence" trick to the group with the assistance of Guest of Honor, Stephen Bargatze.​

Dani DaOrtiz really packed the house and fooled the boys, then explained it all...well, most of it. :)​

Young and impressive Reuben Moreland opened the afternoon show with a silent act that revved up the crowd with his cards and dice routine. We will all hear more from him as the years go by.​

038: Winter Carnival 2011 - Another "Nearly Lost Episode" in Pigeon Forge, TN

This hour and a half podcast covers all three days of the convention including chats with Tom Ladshaw, Steve Beam, Mike Stratman, Duane Laflin, Doc Eason, Bob Little, Kozmo, Tom Vorjahan, Steve Gronowski, JC Doty, Dan Harlan, Daniel Herron, John Hopper, Steven Bargatze and of course, Banachek. There is a lot of interesting material in here and some rather revealing and candid conversations that go well beyond the convention.

But whether or not you attended the Winter Carnival and want to relive some of the moments or to hear some of the sounds you may have missed, then please listen to this podcast. I think you'll enjoy it and might even learn a little something along the way.

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025: I.B.M. Day Three - A "Nearly Lost Episode" from Dallas, TX

Day Three opens in the morning with a chat with local Dallas magician, Mica Calfee, who gives us his perspective of this convention as a first-time attendee. While walking through the Dealers' Room we stop to talk with an old mate, Simon Lovell. We discuss the quality of the shows and some of the performers and critique their performances. He also gives a rundown of the John Calvert Tribute at the recent Fantasma Convention in New York City.

During the Merlin Breakfast (for I.B.M. members and spouses who have had 25 years or more of consecutive membership) we sit down with Past I.B.M. President, Obie O'Brien and Logistics Chairman, Tom Vorjahan. We talk about the last evening's dinner show, some of the Big Four activities and the preparations for the "black box" theatres for the intimate close-up shows.

Past I.B.M. President, Don Wiberg, hosted the evening's dinner show as he introduced the I.B.M. officers and their spouses. Then he introduced Oscar Munoz who was the emcee for the after dinner show.

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