One of our favorite events each year was the magicians’ flea market. Magicians from all over the USA came to buy, sell, and trade their tricks. Often, the flea market was held in the Magic Valley Ranch arena. In later years, the flea market was held near the theater.
Magic Valley Magic hosted several close up shows and stage shows each year. All activities at the Magic Valley Magic Convention were free to attend! Skilled performers were invited to participate and many times, last minute additions were included as a surprise. Numerous professional performers included Dan Harlan, Duane Laflin, Matt Adams, Joe Harrison, Sean Ridgeway, Bently Burns, Brian Reaves, Curt Anderson, and many more.
Each year, MVM hosted a jam session called “open mic” where performers could showcase routines they were working on, tricks they were developing, etc. These were not always fully-finished or fully-polished routines. MVM advertised "We are all friends here!" so the audience was sympathetic. In addition to the open mic, MVM also hosted special guest lecturers each year.
Thursday Oct 3, 2024
Early Birds
5:30 PM – Walk-Around Magic & Supper at The Hickory Chip
7:30 PM – Auction at Ranch
Friday Oct 4, 2024
SURPRISES!
10:00 AM – Magic at Senior Connection
1:00 PM – Official Registration and Check in (Access to Facilities for setup of tables, tents, etc for Flea Market. Also chance to visit and get familiar with facilities)
2:00 PM – Lecture
3:30 PM – Teach A Trick
7:00 PM – Friday Night Stage Show (Bunny Heart Theater)
SPECIAL AFTER-SHOW RECEPTION
Saturday Oct 5, 2024
8:00 AM – Registration and Flea Market Opens (Arena)
SURPRISES!
8:30 AM – Open Mic: Stage Magic (Bunny Heart Theater)
10:00 AM – Lecture
11:30 AM – Lunch & Flea Market Shopping Time
2:00 PM – Lecture
3:30 PM – Close Up Show
5:00 PM – Open Mic: Close Up Magic
6:00 PM – Flea Market Closes
7:00 PM – Saturday Night Stage Show (Bunny Heart Theater)
