The 2008 MAES convention will be held at
The Hotel Carlisle
Embers Convention Center
1700 Harrisburg Pike
Carlisle, PA 17015
717-243-1717

Convention Room Rates are $85 per night. You must mention MAES when reserving in order to receive the discounted rate. The cut-off date to make your reservation is August 24, 2008, thereafter, reservations will be taken on an as available basis.

Make your attendance at the MAES a family affair! There are many fascinating and diverse local attractions in our area. Here are just a few things to do in the area.

Check out the MAES gift shop. Order now and have your MAES items in plenty of time for the convention.

You can check out the Registration Form and pay via PayPal by clicking on the PayPal logo:

Shawn Farquhar has been entertaining audiences around the globe for over two decades. He has been described as having “connected the skills of his talent with the passion in his heart”. Shawn offers a show that involves the audience in an experience of magic and comedy that is unparalleled, filled with incredible magic, gut busting humor and his dynamic personality which has earned him over 500 standing ovations in the last five years! The Canadian Association of Magicians awarded Shawn the MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR, the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians awarded him the GRAND PRIX D'HONNEUR and the International Brotherhood of Magicians awarded him both STAGE MAGICIAN and SLEIGHT OF HAND MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR, making him the ONLY magician in history to win BOTH world championships! His magic has been seen on television shows which include “The X-Files” and “Highlander,” and in motion pictures including “Spooky House” and “The Fly II”, for corporate clients including IBM and Konica, and on the most luxurious cruise vessels including Norwegian Star and Radiance of the Seas. Recently Shawn has been a key note speaker/lecturer for the worlds best magic events including London’s famed Magic Circle, Siegfried and Roy’s World Magic Seminar and the world’s largest magic convention in Blackpool, England.

Bob Sheets hails from Washington D.C., via San Diego, Chicago, and Aspen. Behind Bob's humorous presentation style is experience gained from one of the most diverse work histories in Magic. Serious credentials in a variety of venues include Circus and Side Show performer, Shopping Center Magic promotions, Magic Bartender, Street Magician, Bar/Restaurant Owner, Renaissance Festival performer , Magic Dinner Theater entrepreneur, Trade Show crowd stopper, and Sales Meeting wake up artist. Bob lectures and performs for magicians all over the world, and has appeared in England, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Australia and India. In 1996 Bob won first place in London at the prestigious "Ron MacMillan World Close-up Magic Contest". Together these make Bob an interesting character and a "Good magician and funny guy".

David Allen has performed magic all over the Southeast since 1991. After running his own successful business for many years, David pursued his dream of being a full time performer and since 2001 he has done just that. David is also a creator and inventor of original illusions and stage props which have been purchased and used by magicians all over the world. Some magicians consider themselves "card magicians" or "coin magicians" but David calls himself an "audience magician." His down to earth personality and charm helps to bridge the gap between performer and spectator, making everyone feel part of the show.

Eric Anderson uses magic to entertain and motivation to inspire. Audiences are entertained, educated, and empowered to take ownership of the idea that, regardless of the hand you where dealt, nothing is impossible. He has shared the platform with talk show host Sean Hannity, First Lady Laura Bush, home run king Hank Aaron and Nobel Peace Prize recipient and United States President, Jimmy Carter. His clients include AT&T, Berkshire Hathaway, Phizer, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Microsoft, Kroger, Marsh, Fiserve and numerous other corporations. His company, Ah-Ha! Entertainment Inc., has also helped produced major events for two Super Bowls and the Centennial Olympics in Atlanta. Georgia. He has also appeared on CNN, NBC, FOX and CBS television programs.

Jason Andrews brings "Classic Magic" to life with style and grace. He is often compared to legendary Master Magicians Channing Pollock and Lance Burton. High school years were spent learning "Back Stage Theater Techniques" - which led to an early career working showrooms on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip as a lighting designer/electrician. Jason has designed for such shows as comic legend Marty Allen and book-shows like "Forever Plaid". Jason took his "Act" on the road in 2007. Appearing in over 55 cities, and performing for his peers at many magic convention contests brought Jason award after award. Jason's abilities go much further than just a "Classic Magic Act" - searching for the "old tricks" no one does anymore and adding his personal "twist" to them to create entertaining "new tricks" keeps Jason's interest in magic an ever-growing journey. Jason Andrews is the newest rising star of magic, bringing back to life “Classic Magic” with all the elegance of the Masters who have gone before him.

Tom Craven has been a magician for over 38 years. He has performed a number of times at the famous Hollywood Magic Castle. He has taught magic at Akron University, Polk Community College and Maplewood Joint Vocational School. He has written numerous articles for magic magazines and even has his own monthly column in the Linking Ring (the International Brotherhood of Magicians monthly magazine). Tom also lectures all over the United States and Canada to the magic fraternity.

More than 30 years ago, Steve Daily was working as a stand-up comedian, booked as an opening act for Wayland Flowers & Madam. Steve was approached by Rusty Warren, known for “party albums” including "Knockers UP!" and "Bounce Your Boobies,” about doing his stand-up act in drag. Steve went to Hollywood to study the art of "Make-up" and "Comedy Costuming". Adding Steve's personal twist of witty humor to this newly developed art form, "The Bonnie Bitch” shows were born. In May 2007, following a 15 year hiatus, he brought the Bonnie Bitch Shows to life again with "THE BITCH IS BACK!" 2007 National tour. In addition to touring, Steve is currently seen weekly on A&E with "Criss Angel's MIND FREAK.

Scott Francis is a nationally acclaimed keynote speaker and author. Scott inspires, motivates and educates people by combining comedy, magic and heartfelt messages into his programs. With over 25 years experience, Scott has presented over 3,000 programs to companies such as American Express, Coca Cola, IBM and USA Today including over 75 Fortune 500 companies. As a child, Francis was diagnosed with severe dyslexia which made school a personal nightmare for him. Although spelling, reading and school subjects were an incredibly difficult challenge for him, Scott taught himself life lessons to overcome his adversity and to succeed in spite of his circumstances. His comedy magic performance is a combination of the funniest comedy and the most unique off-the-wall magic. This clean, fast-paced show is purely "laugh till you cry," red-hot entertainment. Audience involvement, combined with Great Scott's antics, produce truly hysterical outcomes. You will laugh till it hurts - this is simply the best!

At 26 years old, Jay Mattioli has already traveled across the globe with his unique blend of magic. Audiences from Las Vegas to New York City and LA to the UK have welcomed Jay's dynamic magic with sensational revues. At 18 years old, he was hailed by the International Brotherhood of Magicians as a "Champion of Magic,” becoming one of the youngest magicians to ever receive this honor. In 2006, Jay was awarded 1st Prize at the Society of American Magicians International Stage Contest of Magic, making Jay one of a select group of magicians to receive 1st prize in both of these international magic competitions. Jay's unique style obliterates the past concept of what people expect from a magician. He is one of the few illusionists in the world who has truly brought magic up to date. The combination of hilarious and jaw-dropping illusions along with a diverse blend of Hip-Hop, Urban, and Latin dancing has catapulted Jay into a field where he stands alone.

Hank Moorehouse is one of the top comedy magicians throughout the United States. Hank's act is a delightfully entertaining blend of magic, comedy and audience participation. Based in Michigan, he performs throughout Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and the Midwest, and also tours internationally. He blends how-did-he-do-that illusions with side-splitting comedy in his act. Hank is also one of the world's foremost magic authorities. He is a past president of the Society of American Magicians and has performed in England, Germany, Italy, Norway, Canada, Japan and China. He has also performed at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.

Peter Pitchford is a strange amalgamation of superb skill, expert dexterity, amazing agility, suave suppleness, and maladroit clumsiness. Enter Peter Pitchford, the debonair dunce, the sophisticated klutz. His supreme manipulative abilities will amaze audiences while his inescapable calamity adds emotional depth that surpasses crude humor, overused jokes, and bland presentation. The combination of skill and misfortune allows the audience to share moments of laughter, of grief, of inspiration, and of triumph. Peter has been working as a full time professional for over three years. He has been studying the art for over eleven years. He currently serves as the president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 6 (Philadelphia/Springfield).

Joey the See appears direct from his recent appearances in Las Vegas’ Golden Nugget, Atlantic City and the U.S. District Courts of New Jersey. Also, he appears courtesy of the Witness Protection Program......well, sort of.... Joey says, "One day, you are walkin’ the streets of Philly in a nice suit and a one-hundred dollar tie. You're Joey .....consigliore to the mob..... you're reading minds for the Boss! You are the guy who knows things! The next thing you know you're living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with the assumed name of .... get this .... Joseph. How coincidental is that?" Joey presents a blend of comedy and psychic entertainment that can only be described as .......well, we would say funny, but we don't think Joey likes to be "judged." The last time he was judged, the sentence was .... shall we say.....not to his liking. Ever since he began to squeal, he has, in one form or another entertained juries....we mean audiences everywhere. Actually, in describing Joey, his handlers prefer to refer to "the stool-pigeon turned lounge act" by saying that: "Joseph has presented his award winning show throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Audiences have moved from laughter to astonishment as he reveals their inner thoughts and ideas...in an entertainingly different style."