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.

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.​

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. :)​

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.​

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.​

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.