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New England WizardFest & Magic Convention
August 25, 2023 - August 27, 2023
New England WizardFest at Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxborough MA, August 25-27, 2023, Magic, Celebrity Guests, Family Activities, Vendors selling Magical Wares, Licensed Merchandise and Memorabilia from famous Literary Wizard Brands such as Harry Potter, Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings, Marvel’s Doctor Strange, Merlin the Magician and many more, plus Vintage and Modern Magic Artifacts, Tricks, Autographs, Posters, Books and Pop Culture Collectibles.
Celebrity Guests signing autographs and offering selfie photo ops(both for a fee), including from Harry Potter movies Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley), Jim Tavare (Tom the Innkeeper at Leaky Cauldron), Ellie Darcey-Alden (Young Lily) and Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood) and Kat Miller from Mugglesnet.com, plus Wizard of Oz guests including Emma Ridley (Ozma from Return to Oz).
The Magic Convention features award winning Magician Jeff McBride, master mentalist Jon Stetson, magicians Steve Charette, Kayla Drescher, Cyril the Sorcerer, Cedric Purcell and more to be announced.
Jeff McBride, is the creator of the School of Magic & Mystery and an award winning (including a Fool Us Trophy from Penn and Teller). Jeff will be performing a close up Magic Show Friday evening during the Magicians Welcome Dinner And A Show, doing a lecture Saturday afternoon for Magicians and those who have desire to learn, will be headlining a special main stage Magic Show Saturday evening with support from Jon Stetson and Steve Charette, with reserved seats available, and host a 3 hour workshop for a limited number of working magicians and those who may want to learn. Advance purchase is advised as each experience is extremely limited.
Friday evening will be the Magician’s Welcome Dinner And A Show featuring a buffet meal, close-up magic show and magic jam. Limited tickets available.
Saturday evening will be the Wizards Ball featuring a buffet meal, music, performances and fun. Limited tickets available.
NorthEast ComicCon Presents
Created by Olivers Wands, Maynard MA
Produced by Gary Sohmers
Sponsored by FANTASMA TOYS – Creative Learning with Magical Fun!
Chris Rankin’s Wizard Duel sponsored by Orchard Works Magic Wands
Performances by Jeff McBride, master mentalist JON STETSON, magicians Steve Charette, Kayla Drescher, Cedric Purcell and Cyril the Sorcerer, with many more to be announced.
Daily and weekend passes available while supply lasts. After-parties Friday and Saturday nights.
Performances, classes, photo ops, autograph sessions, panels and presentations all weekend.
Friday August 25, vendors will be open from 4:00 until 8:00 pm with a preview for VIPs opening at 3:00 pm;
Saturday and Sunday doors open from 10:00 am, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am. … Saturday open till 6:00 pm, Sunday open until 5:00 pm.
Exhibitor space available … Magical, Mystical, Oddities, Crystals, Literary, Decorative, Fun,
Celebrity guests and event schedules will be posted online