78th Abbott Get Together Aug 5 – 8

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Co-Sponsored by the Colon Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. Since 1934 Abbotts Magic Get Together has been happening here in Colon. For a short time Percy took it out of town, however my father Recil Bordner brought it back …

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Magic Flea Market Date Set For May 14

Now over a quarter century old, the Abbott Flea Market/Auction is an annual event which takes place each spring. In years past the Flea Market has been held in the Grade School in the morning and the auction in the …

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2011 Get Together Performers Announced

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Hank Moorehouse, producer of the 74th Abbott Get Together, has announced the first wave of Get Together performers for the 2011 event.  Below is a pic and some brief background on these performers who will be in Colon Aug 3,4,5,6 …

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History of the Get Together Available

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Abbott’s has brought the history of the Get Together & Colon to life in its new Compendium, which is available for free download here. The Compendium is meant to be used as a reference book rather than a novel. If …

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Ads for Get Together Program

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So many times I am asked by visitors and magicians how they would like to know how to get their ads in the Get Together Program. Trouble is, they ask this after the Get Together and I usually forget to …

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All Welcome at May 1st Magic Flea Market/Auction

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Recently it has come to my attention that many of the residents in this area are under the impression that the Annual May 1st Flea Market is for magicians only, and that you have to be a magician to attend. …

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Abbott’s Announces Huge Promotion for May 1st Magic Flea Market

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Abbott’s Magic has announced that on May 1st, 2010, anyone who comes into their showroom will receive 10 FREE New Tops Magazines.  In addition if anyone purchases a Full Registration for the 2010 Get Together from now till the end …

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Thanks for a Successful Closeup Convention

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Thanks to all who participated in the 2010 Closeup Convention. This was our first major event in this new decade and I really want to thank you all for getting the decade started on the right foot. Special thanks to …

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Abbott’s Re-Classified Ads

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Re-Classified is a website where people can post classified ads on their used magic.  In addition it will also provide the latest info and product reviews but its main purpose is to serve people who want to get the word …

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Closeup Convention March 19 & 20

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Closeup Convention March 19 & 20, 2010 – Featuring John Bannon and Steve Beam FRIDAY 7PM Peoples Choice One Trick Contest and Show $300.00 in merchandise certificate prizes, plus mini auction. 9PM Surprise Event. Can’t tell you what or it …

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