Conference Schedule
Stay tuned as the Puzzle Pieces unfold right up to conference time on a living,
breathing piece of Art: KIDabra 2021
Welcome to a special place! A place to be Inspired, Challenged, and Motivated. Welcome to KIDabra! At the Conference, you'll meet the New as well as Foundational Voices of KIDabra and The KIDshow World! Different from most conventions, at KIDabra Conference our speakers are asked to bring a new, fresh, original talk each time they appear, as we explore performance and creating great shows from every angle.
This approach helps make each of our KIDabra gatherings, a unique, handmade,
once in a lifetime "Happening" Just for You!
May 1st Update:
We've been given the go ahead with the hotel and All Systems Are Go for a Hybrid Conference both In-Person and Virtual, Please Watch as the 2021 Schedule unfolds shortly.
(The Times Listed are EDT US, please adjust for your time zone.)
Wednesday August 19, 2020 Optional ShowSkills Workshops
Optional Pre-Conference Event
ShowSkills: The KIDabra How To Workshops
ShowSkills are a remarkable series of Workshops that harken back to the beloved KIDabra Breakouts. Designed for you to experience them all in depth, one at a time! Come be inspired, motivated, and enlightened to the possibilities of our performing/show world.
Be sure and add this Optional Workshop Event of 4 Sessions
to your Registration.
Your Host for ShowSkills: Annie Banannie
10:30 AM
Chad Jacobs
Bananas for Branding!
12:00 Noon
Buster Balloon
Saving Halloween
1:30 PM
Christopher T. Magician
BEYOND, Beyond Look, Don't See
Furthering the Art of Children's Magic, Even Furtherer!
3:00 PM
Chris Weed
Foam Fun for Profit!
It’s time to grow your family entertainment business with foam parties! Christopher Weed is one of the busiest entrepreneurs in the family entertainment business and his businesses in Arizona at hundreds of events a year with over a dozen unique party concepts.
Chris will show you hands-on how to build your own foam party business and teach you the numbers, explain the marketing, show you the equipment and more.
This is a timely, and exciting new concept!
Wednesday Evening, August 19: KIDabra Conference Begins!
7:00 PM
Welcome Ceremony
With Mark, Tami, and Ken Scott
Plus,Special Jaw Dropping Surprise Guests!
Zoom Hang Time Follows!
Thursday, August 20
Welcome to KIDabra International Conference.
Your Host for the Day is Joe Selph
10:30 AM
David Ginn
12:00 Noon
David Kaye/ Silly Billy
1:30 PM
Lee Andrews, Barry Mitchell, Steve Petra
The Power of The PreShow
3:00 PM
Jef Eaton
Kandu Routines for You!
Thursday Evening, August 20
6:00 PM
The World Premiere Simulcast
Inside Axtell with Steve and Ryan
7:00 PM
An Evening with Kimmo and Gary Dunn
Trix at KIDabra
9:00 PM
The Dealers Virtual Show
Enjoy the latest products and services from your favorite vendors.
The Legendary Late Night Balloon Jam
Hosted by Clark Sides and Annie Banannie on Zoom
Friday, August 21
8:30 AM
Wow Senior Show Jam with Jim and Gary
KIDabra International Conference Continues:
10:00 AM
Tim Hannig
Perform: The Lecture
Perform Better Shows
11:30 AM
Duane Laflin
Noon
Grab your Lunch and Hurry Back
1:30 PM
Ian Adair
3:30 pm
Kimmo
5:30 PM
Dinner
Friday Evening, August 21
Buster Balloon & Christopher T. Magician
Up Close and Personal
7:00 PM
10:30 PM
Saturday, August 22
8:30 AM
Santa Morning Jam!
Calling all Santas, Mrs. Claus" and Elves
for an early morning Zoom visit. Hosted by
Lee Andrews on Zoom. BYOMC
10:00am
KID Talks
12:00 Noon
Steve Trash
The Big Seven!
1:30pm
Louie Foxx
3:00 PM
Italo Castillo