KIDabra International News

December/ Holiday E News

In this issue Greetings and News 1. Breaking news 2. 2008 KIDabra Conference News 3. KIDabra International Member News 4. KI Member Discounts and Special Offers for December and January 5. The Music Road Hotel Complex hosts KIDabra Conference 2007

December/Holiday Greetings, I hope this finds you busy with Christmas and Hannukah Shows! Extraordinary things have been unfolding in the world of KIDabra. We'll bring you up to date. We hope you are enjoying the October/November issue of the KIDabra Journal with Mark Wade on the cover. Page for page our journal is packed with some of the best writers and info in the industry. The finishing touches are going into the next issue - December/January as we speak. It leads with Tim Sonefelt's in depth investigative report The Rabbit Police. One of the craziest things ever and it's for real! Plus Barry mitchell's new column on tricks you can make from the dollar store, Bruce Amato's new column on his years repping for the largest Magic Company in the world - Supreme, plus more routines and teriffic stuff! By the way if it's time to renew your KI membership, you can do it now at kidabra.org, click on Join, scroll down to Renew. You don't want to miss a single issue of the KIDabra Journal! Oh, and for our friends outside the US, now is the perfect time to take advantage of your strong dollar/euro/pound , etc.. to Join! Treat yourself to KIDabra International today! Don't forget another of your best member benefits - The KIDabra Forum. There is terififc content on the KIDabra Forum. You'll find intelligent, respectful, and helpful conversation with postings from the KIDabra Community. I've started posting a helpful weekly tip under the Road Warriors thread, based on my years of crazy traveling. Also, Brand New, Den has just added a section for discussion of articles from the Journal. Check the postings out at kidabra.org and add your insights too! Lots of info follows in this Newsletter, you may want to print it out to enjoy reading at dinner or lunch and please do forward to a friend. Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happy Winter Solstice to our KIDabra family around the world!

Mark and Tami Daniel

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1. Breaking News: The First KIDabra International Chapter in Europe! Congratulations to the newest Chapter to join the KIDabra family! The Croatia/Slovenia Chapter. Spearheaded by our International KIDabra Ambassador, Jozo Bozo, we welcome this historic Chapter! They are the first and the second is in the works with a group from Romania. Here in the US we're looking to Phoenix, Arizona to charter in early 2008.

By the way I'm really looking forward to visiting with some of the KI Las Vegas Chapter family Tuesday night Jan 1st, 2008

KI Member Discounts There are several Special Discounts and offers for KI Members later in the newsletter section 4. Our thanks to the fantastic vendors who make these possible. Just use your membership number when ordering.

Year End Tax Deductions Investments or purchases made for professional education by December 31st may be tax dedutable for instance joining KI, registering for the conference, purchasing DVD's etc. Consult your tax professional and give yourself a present!

The New KIDabra DVDs Release Update Library Session and Terry Herbert Interview Speaking to Ryan Risley he has both DVDs about ready to go. We'll anounce as soon as they are available.

The Live KIDabra Library Session Chock full of routines and terrific tips. You'll see routines performed by Ken Scott, Trixie Bond, Mike Bent, Tim Sonefelt, Barry Mitchell, Jim Kleefeld, Chris Frings, Julian Franklin, The Library Song by David Hennig, all masterfully hosted by Steve Taylor, whose tips and stories alone are a must have. Disc 2 features the explanations and bonus footage we'll tell you about soon. Also coming is the first in the KIDabra KIDshow Superstar Interview Series taped live at KIDabra with David Kaye hosting and interviewing the wonderful Terry Herbert. Charming, funny and a must have!

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2. KIDabra Conference 2008 News KIDabra 2008 Conference The 17th Year Pigeon Forge, TN Music Road Hotel Complex August 13 - 16, 2008

The Year of the Creative The 2008 Conference is getting hotter! Register now, you won't want to miss it!

Duane Laflin One of our favorites returns to KIDabra. After Duane and Mary had their first very successful season at their theatre and had a chance to anylyze the peak show times, they found they could slip away for a few days the week of KIDabra Conference and be with us. Duanes 17th all new KIDabra lecture Magicisms debuts Thursday night August 14th as a Don't Miss KIDabra Highlight Event!

Steve Axtell The fellow is hot! Steve is cover boy of the current Funny Paper Magazine! He's been releasing so many new and fantastic items I can't even keep up. His lecture/visit with us is always a sensation! This time will knock your eyes out! A Year of The Creative Special Feature Event!

Barry Mitchell Make em say WOW! At the conclusion of Kidabra 2007, Barry challenged himself to create as many “wow” tricks as possible in a year. Along the way he discovered the elements of a “wow” effect and a “wow” show. You’ll learn what YOU CAN DO to “make em say wow!” You’ll learn the 5 elements of a “wow” show and why they work and see examples. Importantly, you’ll learn why a “wow” only show DOES NOT WORK! And you’ll be challenged to “make em say wow!” Don't miss Barry at his best with a home court advantage - A Don't Miss KIDabra Feature Event!

Plus next issue we'll tell you about BJ Hickman, Jim Kleefeld, Brian Daniel of Creative Magic and more coming! And yes there are some huge surprises!

Also, the much anticpated return of the phenominal MacGyver Magic Team of Scott Francis and David Allen, the playing of The Game (with new questions) and Ken Scott's Midnight Jam. KIDabra Conference 2008 is going to be out of the ballpark! Batters Up!

Optional Marketing Sessions August 12 & 13 Tuesday Evening August 12th, 7:00PM, Wednesday, Aug 13th, 2007, 9:00 AM Mark your calendars for marketing! Our speakers will be announced over the coming months. Stay tuned! Marketing Sessions start Tuesday evening and continuing throughout the day on Wednesday. The Optional Marketing Sessions are only $94.95.

Priority Seating: The First 50 You may still be able to take advantage of being one of the first 50 to register for the Conference and receive priority reserved seating for lectures right up front! Register Today at kidabra.com Plus don't forget to make your hotel reservations, travel plans and then we'll see you at KIDabra Conference in August! We can't wait!

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3. Important KIDabra International Member News

KI Member Number and Membership Card You will need your KI member number frequently. It's required once, when you first sign on to the KIDabra forum at kidabra.org. You need your member number to take advantage of the special offers from vendors, for signing a KIDabra Chapter charter and more. To keep up with my card I put it in my wallet, then it's always there. If you misplace yours, your KI number is always printed above your name on you KIDabra Journal envelope.

KI Membership Join and Renewal It's easy at www.kidabra.org ... click on the Join button, then scroll down to register or renew.

KI Member Logo As a KIDabra International member in good standing you may use the special Member logo (created by Ralph the Great) on your website and promotional materials. Find it at kidabra.com, click on the Logo button on the left. Chapters may use the KIDabra logo for chapter business with their Chapter identification immediately under the logo. The original KI logo is reserved for Headquarters' usage. kidabra.org The New Discussion Forum - KI Members Benefit

Posting on the informative KIDabra discussion forum is an important KI member benefit. All of the incredible content on the forum is available to KI members! If you have friends who would like to learn all about KIDabra they may view select sections of the forum as guests, however posting is exclusively for our members. Please join in the sharing! See you there! www.kidabra.org/forum/

Free Website- KI Members Benefit One of your most valuable benefits is completely free to you and couldn't be easier to do. Your website is as easy as fill in the blank. Use it to advertise your services, shows and talents. Available to paid members in good standing. To get started go to kidabra.org and click on the Free website button on the left. (You'll need your membership number)

KI Flyer The Current Snail mail version of the six page KIDabra Newsletter is available to you as a PDF Download at kidabra.org scroll down towards the bottom of the page and click away. Print out and share the flyer with friends and prospective members. It's a great tool for member recruitment for forming or growing a chapter.

Chapter News Please keep us informed if you're working on a Chapter in your area. We'll help promote it. Please direct Chapter questions to Chapter Development Coordinator Dennis Michael. He is eager and ready to help at DennisMichael@MagicalBirthdayParty.com or 856-753-4794.

Chapters - please send your meeting reports for the Journal to Tate Elliott, Story Editor as a word document the address is Tate_Elliott@juno.com Please place in the subject line Chapter # and Meeting Date, for Issue #. Pictures should 300 dpi and converted to B&W and sent to Tami at kidabraconf@aol.com. Thanks

KI Journal Reminders Product reviews Yes, we do want to review your product in The KIDabra Journal. Do you have a new trick, prop, book, DVD, E-book or Show-In-A-Box? Then send you item to KIDabra Journal Product reviewer John Cooper. John has devolped the guilines for submission that follow: In an effort to make the KIDabra Journal the preeminent kidhow/family show entertainers magazine we are implimenting some product review submission guidelines.

(1.) All submissions must be kidshow/family show focused. (2.) All effects submitted need to contain at least one developed show script. (3.) Books, CD's & DVD's must be pertinent to the kidshow/family show entertainer or their business.

Please include retail pricing, ordering information, your phone # and e-mail address (in case I have questions) and if possible a disk containing a high-resolution picture of your item.

Please indicate whether you want the product returned (please include a check for the return cost) or if it will be donated in the 2008 KIDabra Auction Send your review items today to:

John Cooper - KIDabra Product Reviews PO Box 437 Anderson, SC 29622-0437

Journal Advertising To advertise in the KIDabra Journal contact Tami 336-492-7870 or kidabraconf@aol.com. Great rates and the perfect way to get the news out to the KIDshow world about your products and services. We now offer full color ads as well, please inquire about pricing. 4. Special KIDabra International Member Discounts and Offers (Member Benefit) (Please use your KI member number for these discounts)

NEW - Joe Lefller at www.wearefun.com Mr. Tricky's Flipple Tipple Wand is one of the best classic wand gags ever. It has been in Mr. Tricky's (Joe) show for over 20 years. The wand is in your control at all times. At any time in your show one end of the wand falls down and you don't see it. The kids do, and will start to yell to let you know. (This is a GREAT look, don't see gag). When you look the tip is back in place. Again, it falls down and now the kids will yell even louder. Of course, when you look, everything is fine again.

Finally, you see it, apologize and say you will put it back on. When you put it back on, the other end falls down and the fun starts all over again. This wand was originally made in England and the rights belong to Practical Magic. We have permission to make it from Jeremy who owns Practical Magic. Slide operated and spring loaded it is a dependable prop to use for years to come. Regular Price $39.00. For KI members who call and use their membership number from now through January 31st, take one for $35.00 (See it in action at wearefun.com, click on the "Magic catalog", then click "on stuff Funtastic makes") Bonus for KI members in the US. Combine this or any other purchase to exceed $100.00 and get free freight. (US only though on the freight) These deals are by phone only and with your KI membership number call 888-354-8749 or 440-354-874

New from David Kaye at www.sillymagic.com Special: Get his book Seriously Silly ($50) and the new companion DVD Seriously Silly Live ($40) as a set for only $75. The book Seriously Silly has been hailed as a critical success. And now the reviews for the DVD are starting to come in. Genii magazine said, "If you perform magic for kids, you cannot do without this resource!" Order the set by going to www.sillymagic.com, order the book and the DVD separately, then type in "KIdabra #---" with your KI number in the comments section of the Review Your Payment page. Your $15 will be refunded to your account. Remember you can only get the new DVD from David. No other retailer is authorized to sell it. Offer good through January 15.

NEW! Close Up Cuties Special from Barry Mitchell Products Dec 15-Dec 31, 07 Kidabra members can order 3 of our cute close up effects. Palm Reading Pets $10, The Wand $5, and The Secret (Color Vision) $5. Get one or all for HALF PRICE. If you're on our email update list you also know that during the month of Dec we are running a 10% OFF sale on EVERYTHING. But if you're not on the list or if you don't read our email then you don't know the DISCOUNT CODE. Too Bad, you should have signed up. But you have a second chance. Email Barry today to sign up and learn the code. You can also ask about how to order the special Kidabra members only deal on our Close Up Cuties. Email Barry at BarryMitchell@aol.com Website is www.BarryMitchellProducts.com

NEW! From Tim Sonefelt! Register for Creativity At Sea 2008 for 2007 prices! You save $100! They can email me for questions or go to www.CreativityAtSea.com for more information. This offer is only good through January 31 and the deposit to hold their slot is only $150 per person.

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5. The Music Road Hotel Complex hosts KIDabra Conference 2008 For 2008 the Conference return to Pigeon Forge and the Music Road Hotel. Great rooms, on property water parks- pools, indoor and outdoor, water slides, lazy river and more, coupled with an excellent free continental breakfast each morning make for a great whole family treat. We'll be housed in both the Music Road Hotel and the Inn with the conference center between. The Inn is only a few steps further from the free standing conference center, the Hotel is best if you have special needs, also half of the rooms at the Hotel overlook the river. If the whole family is coming pick the inn for the most water activities, although no matter which building you're in you have full access. The complex is located at Traffic light 1 in Pigeon Forge in a quiet cul de sac just off the main drag, turn at the Ruby Tuesday's Restaurant. Surrounding it for a mile in every direction are restaurants to please every taste and that huge Wal-Mart in Sevierville is only 4 or 5 minutes drive, not to mention every outlet store known to man. Rooms in the KIDabra block are only $89.00 per night for 2 queen beds. (This special conference rate off regular rate of up to $119.00) (Suites available at a higher rate.) Call Music Road Toll Free at 866-615-6353 and tell them you're with KIDabra. Every room night counts toward our reserved block and makes the conference possible. Sometime in January you can make reservations on-line at musicroadhotel.com. They are upgrading their online system and once everything is in place, we will supply you with the codes for online reservations. Our group is served by Donna in Group Reservations. Her direct number is 865-286-1780, Monday thru Friday. Take a moment and make your reservation today!

We continue to update kidabra.com Keep Checking! Don't forget you can read past newsletters at the website to gain the full story of KIDabra! Have you been to the discussion forum lately? With over 5000 posts it is amazing! The depth of subjects there and the valuable info, make it priceless, check it out today at kidabra.com

We can't wait to see you next August or at your local KI Chapter meeting!

Mark & Tami Daniel

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