734: Magifest 2023 - Day One Report

Thursday 26th January 2023 5:00pm - 8:00pmDealer’s Room Open5:30pm - 6:30pmCharles Greene Historical Lecture. Presenting his groundbreaking research on one of magic’s most elusive figures, Charles Greene will recount the unusual life story behind Ionia. Ionia was a pioneering figure in the world of magic—all the more difficult in her era because of great biases against female performers. She astounded the world and then…disappeared from public view. Greene has uncovered what happened, and how she lived the remainder of her life. This talk will feature many of the astounding visuals we associate with Ionia, including several newly uncovered images. 7:00pm - 7.45pmMichel Huot Lecture The creator of the hit trick “Socks” is making his Magifest debut with a lecture packed with unusual, non-card parlor material. Mr. Huot comes from Quebec, and he will astound people with his unique, creative brand of magic. 8:00pm - 9pmMark James Show Straight from a successful tour of the UK, Mark James has a truly “parlor” magic show–a rarity in these times. You’ll be amazed and delighted by his high energy approach to the classics, and you’ll be amazed by the clever twists along the way. 9:00pm - 9:45pmYouth Program Welcome Event We invite all young magicians (and guardians) to attend this welcome party. You’ll meet our directors, a couple of our headline performers, and get insider tips on how to make the most of Magifest as a young person. There may even be a surprise or two… 9:30pm - 11:00pmPeter Turner Show and Lecture Hailing from the UK, Peter Turner is a radical, disruptive performer and thinker who has taken the mindreading community by storm. He will perform and then speak on his powerful, unique approach to mentalism. <a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/514e3e26e4b023ca28fd5cc8/1674793826152-K7HAURUW95AYA5ZN8UZV/IMG_0544.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">