Photos from Abbott's 2012 Day 3

Day Three of Abbott's Get-Together was another beautiful, sunny day in southern Michigan. People were still coming in to Abbott's Magic Factory to pick up their registration packets. The bulk of their magic inventory, however, was relocated from the Factory to the dealers' room that was set up in the elementary school.

You never know who is going to show up at a Get-Together. Perhaps if I would have waited for the owner of this car to return, I could have solved an age old question.

Buskers fanned throughout the village to entertain the guests. One was appointed to the downtown area where the annual arts and crafts fair was taking place.

Jania Taylor (http://www.magicbyjania.com/) was assigned to the grocery store that had a throng of people who were there during the lunch hour for the Kiwani's Club benefit. They were offering lunch for $1.00 that included a hot dog, chips, soft drink and an ice cream sandwiich. You could order an extra hot dog for just 50 cents.

Michael Mode (http://www.magicmode.com/) was one of those who helped Jerry Costello with the "Happy Hour" party at Jerry's lake house that took place after Adele Friel's lecture and before the evening show. (Jerry is on the left and Michael is on the right).

You never know how people will be dressed for the Friday night show. Have you ever seen a dress made entirely from balloons? Never mind WHERE did she sit in the show last night. The question is HOW did she sit?

Following the evening stage show, the city presented an enjoyable fireworks show just outside the high school.

007: The Lost Episodes, Nov. 17, 2010 - Part One: Magical Midwestern Mystery Tour: Don Wiberg talks about his experience aboard David Sandy's aborted Magic Cruise

During the past few years I have been a regular contributor to The Magic Newswire. I have posted convention reviews and irregular updates of some of my magical adventures. Over the past year due to time constraints of the producer of The Magic Newswire, several of my episodes have gotten pushed back until they were no longer timely; however, they are still no less relevant and (I think) interesting. I have chatted with several people whose opinions, outlooks and philosophies are important and who deserve a public platform.

That said, I will be posting several episodes here that were recorded for The Magic Newswire but are part of the "Lost Episodes". This first podcast was recorded on November 17, 2010. It is my  arrival to Chicago and interview with I.B.M. International Past President and current International Secretary, Don Wiberg. He had just returned from David Sandy's "Magic Cruise" that was aborted after the first day. He provides a positive and interesting perspective.

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