Come witness the magical spectacular that will sure to be leaving you guessing
River Country Tourism Council is proud to announce that Abbot Magic Company will be holding its 74th Annual Magic Get Together August 3-6, 2011 in Colon, Michigan. Magicians, tourists and Colon residents will see over one thousand magicians in Colon, the Magical Capital of the World.
The magic lasts all week with performances by renowned magicians across the country. The show will open with the World Champion Magician in Manipulation, Yumi. Thursday starts with Rueben Moreland, from New York City, who has won many awards for his two hand and eight balls act. Experience Las Vegas right here in Colon as Fox TV guest magician, Aaron Radatz, performs his 6 month Clarion Hotel and Casino show. Following Thursday, a special act will be performed from 1940’s movie star and living legend, John Calvert and his wife Tammy. The two will be celebrating 50 magical years of marriage and also John’s 100th birthday. Kerry Pollack will also make an appearance Friday and dazzle audiences with his electronic magic act. Saturday concludes the week with performances by well-known comedy magician Rich Marotta, Joseph Young, Shin Jisun from Korea and Bill Bragg with his large illusion act.
Closing the show will be world-renowned magician, Dinmare from Las Vegas. He has spent the past 25 years performing all over the world in the best resorts, casinos and on magic TV shows. His act is sure to leave viewers in amazement.
Each night there will be a grand finale showing of comedy, illusions, animals and a variety of magic acts. The tickets are $20 for reserved seats and $15 for bleacher seating.
The Magic Get Together will not only display some of the best magicians but other entertainment as well. There are restaurants and bars for dining, the Annual Craft and Arts Fair, a cemetery filled with famous past magicians and a free firework show on Friday night. Throughout the week, Ken Mate as emcee, who has opened for the biggest names in the business, will entertain guests.
The River Country Tourism Council promotes travel to the greater Michigan St. Joseph County, which is located halfway between Detroit and Chicago in Southwest Michigan and nestled between I-94 to the north and I-80/90 to the south. For more information, visit www.rivercountry.com or www.magicgettogether.com or call 1-800-447-2821.
Area RV Parks & Campgrounds
The River Country Tourism Council lists several campgrounds on their website, including:
Leidy Lake Campground — Relax far from the crowd, but close to home. Offering RV and primitive camping. Water and electrical hookup available as well as cabins, beach and open campfire pits. Enjoy hiking trails, fishing, picnic areas or take advantage of the canoe and kayak launch. Just 10 minutes from Colon, the Magic Capital of the World! 29464 Colon Road, Colon, MI. Call 269-432-3311.
Amigo Park — Enjoy family camping at Amigo Park, an RV and tent park including a modern bathhouse, electrical hookups, swimming area, boats for rent, fishing, Sunday worship services and a playground area. Amigo Park is a ministry of Amigo Centre. Reservations preferred. 27091 Amigo Park Drive, Sturgis. Call 269-651-2734
Cade Lake Campground & County Park — Cade Lake County Park is St. Joseph County's newest Park. The park offers 97 acres on the Shores of the 32 acre Cade Lake. Both modern and primitive camping are available with 62 campsites. The park also features a swimming beach, fishing, boat rentals, picnic shelter, playground, hiking trails, and other family activities. For camping information, call (269) 651-3330.
Cranberry Lake Campground — Family operated since 1940. Nestled in the rolling hills, a magnificent lake view from almost every site, Cranberry Lake Campground is exactly what you have been searching for. Great fishing, store, onsite manager, game room, boat launch, dump station, play area, sandy swimming beach, horseshoes, laundry, shower house and flush toilets. Call 269-646-3336 for camping information.
Hidden Pond Campground — Hidden Pond Campground is nestled in on the Prairie River. With over 2,000 feet of scenic river frontage, our park is ideal for seasonal sites, canoers, kayakers, and fishing enthusiasts. Our campground offers a variety of activities to keep people of all ages entertained. Here are a few things that we have to offer our campers: sandy beach, water trampoline, paddle boats, basketball court, playground, laundromat, clean, modern facilities, convenience store, and Wi-Fi. We have hammocks and park benches throughout the campground making it perfect for those lazy summer days to read a book or just watch the birds. Contact us via email at hiddenpondcampground@yahoo.com or by calling (269) 467-8684.
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