Dealers Information

For one week a year KIDabra becomes the premiere destination in the world for kidshow resources! Each vendor is selected by invitation for their unique line and the way their products can benefit you and your performance. A walk through the room is akin to a magical theme park ride that gets better with each turn around a new corner.

Every year an astounding amount of books, DVD's and props make their debut at KIDabra, making it the place to buy, research and salivate over the toys (oops we mean tools) for your show!

The 2011 KIDabra Dealers Room is:

Axtell Expressions, Jeff Jones magicbackdrops.com, Barry Mitchell Products, Giggle Magic, Wonder Imagery, Dazzling Magic with Marty Hahne, Laflin Magic and Silks, Bruce Amato Magic, Dave Risley, Magic and Sound Systems: Joe Lefler, Balloons and Clowns: Dave Hill, Keith Fields, John Kaplan, Make Money Magic with Brad Ross, Cartoonist and Illustrator Angel Contreras, Jim Austin, Steve Kissell, Harry Allen and Daytona Magic, Fairchild Magic with Joe Eddy, and Photos by Michael Messing

New: Just Added: A Touch of Class Costumes from Branson, MO:

The folks that costume the shows in Branson and around the country are bringing vests, jackets and more to KIDabra. And yes, they have the bright electric colors in jackets and their prices are fantastic!
Mens Stage Apparel

More Mens Stage Apparel

Photo Sessions with Mike Messing (See Bottom of Page)

A Glimpse Inside

Barry Mitchell: Visit Barry Mitchell's Website
Barry Mitchell

Joe Lefler: Visit Joe Lefler's Website
Joe Lefler

Tim Sonefelt: Visit Tim Sonefelt's Website
Tim Sonefelt

Marty Hahne: Visit Brenda and Marty Hahne's Website
Marty Hahne

Dave Hill: Visit Dave Hill's Website
Dave Hill

Duane Laflin: Visit Duane Laflin's Website
Duane Laflin

Nathan J. Roberts: Visit Nathan's Website
Nathan J. Roberts

2011 Conference Dealers

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Dave Risley
  • Risley Entertainment Services
  • P.O. Box 15526
  • Wilmington, NC 28408-5526
  • risl6@aol.com
  • DaveRisley.com
  • 910-799-7328
  • 800-243-8669 (Orders only)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Dealer's Room

Nathan J. Roberts: Visit Angel Contreras's Website
Angel Contreras

Dave Risley: Visit The Riz's Website
Dave Risley

Daytona Magic with Harry Allen
Harry Allen

Steve Axtell is Sending a rep to display the Animatron Toucan
Steve Axtell Products


Fairchild Illusions

Giggle Magic
Giggle Magic

Bruce Amato
Bruce Amato

Past Dealers

  • Sammy Smith
  • SPS Magic
  • P.O. Box 787
  • Eustic, FL 32727
  • Email Address
  • Web Site
  • 352-357-2665
  • 800-810-0722 (Orders only)
  • Julian Franklin
  • Julian Franklin Productions
  • 9818 Sagemark Dr.
  • Houston, TX 77089
  • Email Address
  • Web Site
  • 281-481-5439
  • 877-643-1121 (PIN # 0043) (Orders only)


Photos that are exciting and dynamic with personality are an absolute necessity in today's entertainment market. Snapshots look cheap...and even a professionally shot “portrait” lacks enthusiasm. The average photographer doesn't know how to capture an energetic promotional photo ... but I do!

My name is Michael Messing. Many of you know me as a full-time magician, specializing in family shows. But you may not know that I've also been a professional photographer for more than 30 years. That combination makes photographing entertainers my specialty because I know how to capture your style and uniqueness.

At this year's Kidabra, I'll have a complete professional studio set up ready to work with you to make some great photos happen. Everyone needs great photos, so I have four packages to fit anyone's budget:

  • The Get A Head Session - The headshot you absolutely need for only $25! That's right - only $25!
  • The Step Up Session - Here's the best offer I've ever made! You get a headshot and two poses of your choice for only $79.
  • The Keeping Busy Session - You're busy. You need more than just a couple of photos to show what you offer so this session will get you a variety of images. It lasts 30 minutes and you'll get 10 to 12 photos, all for $199.
  • The Complete Working Professional Session - This session will give you as many poses and costumes as we can fit into a one-hour session. Get photos for all your Library, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, birthday party and school shows! This session also includes creative consultant, Tom Vorjohan, who will be there to help you get the best look possible. This session is an unbelievable bargain at $279 for everything!
All sessions include you receiving full resolution digital images of the best of each pose fully retouched so you look your best. (That includes removing blemishes, whitening teeth and eyes and reducing wrinkles, if needed.)

I've had the pleasure of photographing many performers, including Brad Ross, David Farr, Robert Bengel, Rich Bloch, Mark Wurst, Tim Mannix, D.J. Ehlert, Roger "Skip" Way, Don Baggett, The Balloon Guys and Louis Meyer. Here's what their sessions produced: See Galleries (Click on each thumbnail photo to open up the full gallery for each performer.)

As the number of available sessions is extremely limited, I urge to prebook a session. For more information or to prebook your session, send Mike an email at mmessing@greatmagicshows.com or call (865) 690-7377. And don't forget to bring your costumes and props!

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