Friday 26th January 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Dealer’s Room Open
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Arthur Benjamin Lecture
Dr. Benjamin combines his love of magic and mathematics in a way you’ve never seen before. He is astoundingly good. Whether or not you’re mathematically inclined, this will be a fascinating foray into the intersection of magic and math.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Blaise Serra Lecture
You may not have heard of Blaise Serra, but you won’t forget his prodigious sleight-of-hand skills and innovative techniques.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Magifest Live Hosted by Randy Shine
This our most popular programming event. Watch Jason Suran, Lance Rich, and Richard Hatch give short talks on a range of topics.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Youth Event
Young magicians, check back in with new friends for surprises, games, and more.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Juliana Chen Lecture
A master of stagecraft and a FISM winner, Juliana will share her experience and work that she has taken all over the world.
5:30 p/m/ – 6:30 p.m.
Allan Ackerman Lecture
A legend in card magic, Allan Ackerman will be demonstrating new and unpublished material from his brand new hardbound collection. If you’ve never seen Allan work live, brace yourself for velvety-smooth presentations of diabolical card magic.
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Jason Suran Show
One of New York’s busiest mind-reading entertainers, Jason Suran’s high energy performance is sure to be a convention hit. Think Woody Allen meets Derren Brown.
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Richard Turner: Dealt
In the final-curtain performance of his acclaimed one-man show, the legendary Richard Turner will deliver his heartfelt, funny, and amazing show one last time, just for us. History in the making.
11:00 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.
Richard Turner: Interview
A chance to get to know a living legend. This is your time to spend time with this year’s Guest of Honor.
10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Bar Magic (Blaise Serra)
Don’t miss this chance to see one of the world’s finest exponents with a deck of cards, up close and personal.
