Come Early, Stay After
The Atlanta Area is filled with a stunning array of Attractions!
Optional Pre/Post
Conference
Amazing Stuff To Do!
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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 Break
Convenient Box Lunches Available for Purchase (8 choices)
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
6:00 PM
Registration Opens
7:00 PM
The Special Welcome Ceremony
with Mark & Tami Daniel, the Botania is Opened with Ken Scott, a Special Visit with Max Howard, and then the KIDabra Dealers Open for the First Time!
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
Barry Mitchel in Person &
Steve Petra via Video
Back to The Funny
Noon / Lunch Break and Dealers Open until 2:00 PM
Convenient Box Lunches Available for Purchase (8 choices)
2:00 PM
David Ginn
3:30 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
Jozo Bozo
KID's Magic Upside Down
10:00 AM
Yasu Ishida
11:00 AM
Gaia Germani
Noon/ Lunch Break and Dealers Open until 2:00 PM
Convenient Box Lunches Available for Purchase (8 choices)
2:00 PM
David Kaye
The History of Children's Magic
Where we came from and how we got here, as told brilliantly by David!
3:30 pm
Mike Bent
5:30 PM
Dinner
Friday Evening, August 14
From His Mind into Our World:
An Evening with Steve Axtell
7:00 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 8:00 to 900AM
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
Once upon a time…
Every great story begins with those magical words and hidden within every story are valuable lessons waiting to be discovered.
We’ll uncover those treasures and explore how to bring them to life through dynamic storytelling as we step aboard the Magical Trolley and take a journey into the heart of one of the greatest storytellers of all time, Fred Rogers.
Discover how to craft presentations that do more than entertain; they encourage curiosity, nurture emotional growth, and create unforgettable moments for young audiences like Mr. Rogers did so brilliantly!.
This engaging session blends storytelling, puppetry, theatrical creativity, and practical performance techniques to help you transform ordinary stories into extraordinary experiences.
Hop aboard the Magical Trolley, open the door to imagination, and discover how powerful storytelling can shape hearts, spark wonder, and make every presentation unforgettable.
Discover the Timeless Power of Storytelling… All aboard… the adventure begins…
10:00am
KID Talks
Noon/ Lunch Break and Dealers Open until 2:00 PM
Convenient Box Lunches Available for Purchase (8 choices)
2:00pm
Ken Scott
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
