It's almost convention time. Hosts Scott Wells, Mark Weidhaas, and Dal Sanders, put the final shine on the Magic Texas podcast for this season. There are still registrations available, hotel rooms, and lots of fun to be had. If you can only make 1 convention, you really need to get to Arlington Texas, Labor Day weekend for Magic Texas 2024. email be@magictexas.com or visit the website for details: magictexas.com.

"Victory is in the quality of the competition, not just the final score." In this episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas, hosts Scott Wells and Mike Miller talk with Joan Caesar, Contest Chair for Magic Texas 2024, found of the Canadian Association of Magicicians, past president of the IBM and FISM World Championship of Magic Head Judge. They discuss the move of improving North American magic by competition at Magic Texas 2024. For more information, visit https://magictexas.com or for contact info, email be@magictexas.com.

For this episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas, focus is on some of the main reasons for going to a magic convention: the shows, the sessions and the lectures. Hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders and Mark Weidhaas touch on the amazing talent line-up for Magic Texas. There's so much going on, you will have to pick and choose. Starting with Friday shows introducing Gay Blackstone, convention honoree, and Adrian Vega One-Man Close Up Shows. Saturday at Texas Hall on the UTA campus, International Gala Show starring: Greg Frewin, Shimpei, Yu Komahara, Syouma, Wessy, Adrien Quillien and is MC'd by BJ Mallen. Sunday, The Gala Champions of FISM show with Shawn Farquhar, Eric Chien, Artem Shchukin, Norbet Ferré, Laurent Piron. Monday Matinee Brad Jacobs Poeple's Choice Award Show. Sessions and lectures too numerous to name. Visit magictexas.com/schedule/ for more uptodate information. Inquiries? email be@magictexas.com

On this episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas, hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders, and Mark Weidhaas talk magic collections with two fantastic collectors and curators, Chip Romero and Mark Jensen. Another rare opportunity to see magic from the past and learn how these great pioneers of modern magic paved the way for many entertainers of today. Register today at https://magictexas.com. For more information, you can email be@magictexas.com.

What a wonderful surprise to have the lovely Nani Darnell and the Wilson family visiting the TAOM SAM 2024, Magic Texas! Hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders and Mark Weidhaas visit with Greg Wilson, son of Mark Wilson and Nani Darnell, and his exciting news of bringing his mother to Magic Texas, Labor Day weekend. Mark and Nani began their magic life in Dallas, and Greg tells how his mother was so excited about this convention, that she and the whole family are bringing special performances and stories to Arlington. If you remember the Magic Land of Allakazam, you don't want to miss this once in a life time opportunity. Go to https://magictexas.com to register. For more information, email be@magictexas.com.

In this episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas, hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders, and Mark Weidhaas discuss the upcoming TAOM SAM 2024 combined convention with world renowned magician, illusionist and magical producer, Franz Harary. During the convention, Fraz will be interviewing the honoree of the convention, Gay Blackstone. Franz's years long friendship with Gay will make for a very entertaining event. More information about Fraz can be found on his website and Facebook pages: franzharary.com & www.facebook.com/franzhararyfanpage. Register today at magictexas.com. Hotel information is at magictexas.com/hotel and additional information by emailing be@magictexas.com

One of the most amazing close up magic performers in the world, Adrian Vega, will be performing his one man close up show for Magic Texas 2024. Hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders and Mark Weidhaas visit with TAOM SAM 2024 Talent Director Mike Miller and international close up magician, Adrian Vega. All the way from Spain, Adrian will bring a special show just for Magic Texas 2024. For the magicians attending, you will have the opportunity to attend the lecture by Adrian. Register today at magictexas.com. Hotel information is at magictexas.com/hotel and additional information by emailing be@magictexas.com

Announcing, award winning magician Greg Frewin. For this episode, hosts Scott Wells, Dal Sanders, and Mark Weidhaas interview the TAOM SAM 2024 Talent Director Mike Miller and guest, Greg Frewin. Greg's magic dinner theatre, located in Niagra Falls, Canada, is a premiere entertainment destination. Greg will bring his special magic illusuion show with some surproises in store for the audience. Book your registration today at magictexas.com. For more information, be@magictexas.com.