
Come Early, Stay After
The Atlanta Area is filled with a stunning array of Attractions!
Optional Pre/Post
Conference
Amazing Stuff To Do!
Watch Here as the Schedule Continually Updates
and the Puzzle Pieces unfold
on a living breathing piece of Art: KIDabra Conference 2026
The Grand Finale!
(Schedule Updates are in Active Process)
Times are Eastern US
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!


Wednesday August 12, 2026 Optional ShowSkills Workshops

Registration Opens 8:30 AM
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 to your Registration.
9:00 AM
Gregg Britt
Magic That Works


Learn how You can create memories and how you can add that wow factor into your performances.
10:30 AM
John Abrams

Noon
Lunch
1:30 PM
Dan Nixon and Tim Pressley
Bonkers: 100 Creative Puppet ideas
Nixon Meets Pressley… Again!
Get ready to blow the fuzz right off your puppets—because this workshop is HUGE, LOUD, and gloriously BONKERS!
Packed with 100 (yes, ONE HUNDRED!) wildly imaginative puppet ideas, this fast-paced workshop is a creative explosion for puppeteers, magicians and entertainers who want to add puppet magic to their shows.
• Outrageous puppet ideas you can use immediately
• Magical FX & illusion-style moments designed specifically for puppets
• Magician-inspired tricks, visual gags, and sneaky secrets • Costuming hacks, character upgrades, and staging tricks • Music, movement, comedy timing, and unexpected surprises
• Big reactions, bigger laughs, and unforgettable moments You’ll discover how to create stunning visual magic, add production value without big budgets, and turn simple puppets into show-stealing stars! It’s bold. It’s magical. It’s completely BONKERS. And when Nixon meets Pressley, puppets and audiences will never be the same!

3:30 PM
Chris Weed

Wednesday Evening, August 12: KIDabra Conference Begins
Live, In-Person, and Virtual!

5:00 PM
Registration Opens
7:00 PM
The Special Welcome Ceremony
with Mark Daniel & Ken Scott and Special Event from Christopher T. Magician
and then:
Thursday, August 13
9:00 AM Welcome to KIDabra International Conference.
Registration Opens
Dealers Open

9:00 AM
KIDabra Dealers Open for The First Time
9:30 AM
Greg Britt
The Best of Elgregoe

Greg shares Great routines for Birthday, Christmas, Special Events and even from his current show "The Magic of Wildlife."
Routines and bits of business you can easily adapt to your shows.
11:00 AM
TBA

Noon
2:00 PM
David Ginn

3:00 PM
Italo Castillo

Dinner
Thursday Evening, August 13
7:00 PM
A Very Special Highlight Event
9:00 PM
The Dealers Show
Dedicated to Dave Hill
followed by Visiting and Shopping in The Dealers Room!
10:30 PM
Late Night Puppet Jam
Hosted by September Cardiff
BYOP (Bring Your Own Puppet]
Friday, August 14
9:00 AM KIDabra International Conference Continues:
Registration Opens
Dealers Open
Networking Time

Library Performers Jam 8:00 AM

Your Host for the Day is Joe Selph
9:00 AM
Dan Nixon


10:00 AM
TBA
Noon
Lunch Choices in the Neighborhood
2:00 PM
Steve Axtell

3:00 pm
Mike Bent

5:30 PM
Dinner
Friday Evening, August 14
A Special Evening
7:00 PM


10:00 PM

10:00 PM
Foam Jam
with Chris and Cesar
Saturday, August 15
9:00 AM KIDabra International Conference
Continues:
Registration and Dealer's Opens
Networking Time
Your Host for the Day is Joe Selph
8:00 AM
Santa Morning Jam!
Calling all Santas, Mrs. Claus" and Elves
for a post breakfast visit.
Hosted by Santa Tate
Photo by Michael Messing


9:00am
Dan Nixon


10:00am
KID Talks




2026 Speakers Coming!
Noon
Lunch
2:00pm
TBA

KIDabra Dealers Open for Final Shoping after the Lecture
Dinner out and about, but hurry back for The Gala :)
HOT
8:00 PM
The KIDabra Gala Show
Tickets available at The Registration Table and the door for friends and family. You're Registration Name badge is your ticket.
Starring an International Roster of KIDabra Stars! Directed and Produced by Christopher T. Magician











