Convention Location:

The Radisson Hotel Valley Forge
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Convention Committee:

• General Chairman - Richard Wayne
• Registrar - Marc Lederman
• Publicity - Beth Sheligo
• Site - John Beinhaur
• Talent - Richard Wayne
• Contest - Phil Milstead
• Activities - Pat Fowler
• Dealers - Wayne Shifflet
• Toastmaster - Ed Lopez

• 291 Attendees
• 11 dealers

Award Winners:

• Junior Close-Up - Adam Nelson
• Adult Close-Up - Don Camp
• Mentalism - The Rosen Sisters
• Stage Manipulation - Leon Etienne
• Originality - Michael J. Baker
• Best Assistant - Marc DeSouza
• Outstanding Newcomer of the Year - Merrill Snyder
• Earl Canapp Comedy Award for Stage Magic - Chris Greenamyer
• Junior Overall Stage - Nick Santalucia
• Clint Reidel Best Act of Competition - Chris Greenamyer
• MAES Award of Excellence - Chris Greenamyer
• William H. Endlich Award, to the person who best exhibits the spirit of M.A.E.S. - Mike Miller

The Acts:

• Kevin James
• Michael Ammar
• Eugene Burger
• Oscar Munoz
• David Ginn
• Jeff O'Lear
• Joe Holiday
• Mario Christopher
• Francis Menotti
• Norm Klar
• Michael Rosman

The Lectures:

• David Ginn
• Oscar Munoz
• Eugene Burger
• Kevin James
• Michael Ammar