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Baskerville Productions
GATEWAY CLOSE-UP
CONVENTION
(Our Sixth Year)
April 1-3, 2027
AN INCREDIBLE EDUCATIONAL & ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AGES!!!
We had an fantastic LineUp for our 2026 Convention.
LOOK WHO'S COMING IN 2027!
An Intimate Convention Showcasing Decades
Of Close-Up Magic Expertise
All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.
LOCATION: The Double Tree by Hilton
1000 Eastport Plaza Dr.
Collinsville, IL 62234
618-345-2800
Use Promo Code 926 for a special room rate of
$128 including breakfast for two
DON'T MISS OUT - REGISTER NOW !!!
Limited to 150 Registrants - Spaces STILL available!!!
The Convention is open to ALL ages ... and our lectures are perfect for both young and seasoned magic devotees.
$250 Regular Convention Price
NO CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EVENT
First-Time registrants will receive a
GATEWAY CLOSE-UP LAPEL PIN
as part of their package.
Extra commemorative pins may be
purchased for $10 ... while they last!
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE!!!
email/PayPal
stlsteve2009@yahoo.com
(but be sure to send payment AS A FRIEND)
OR
You can also pay by check.
Make payable to:
Steve Zuehlke
131 S Seventh St.
Wood River, IL 62095
SHOWS & LECTURES
PANEL DISCUSSIONS INTERVIEWS
MORE MAGIC DEALERS
An incredible, unforgettable time was experienced by everyone at
THE GATEWAY CLOSE-UP CONVENTION 2026
AND ALL NEW PREMIERE PERFORMERS ARE
BOOKED FOR OUR
2027 GATEWAY CLOSE-UP CONVENTION!
2027 Dealers
The Magic Packed Schedule for our 2027 Convention
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thursday April 1st
3 pm REGISTRATION OPENS
4 pm DEALERS ROOM OPENS
Trick Supply
Morgan Magic Lab
Don's Magic & Books
Magic Eye Productions
5-7 pm WELCOMING PARTY IN LOUNGE AREA
CASH BAR
Your chance to perform or sit back and be entertained by a host of notable "workers"
7:30 pm One-Man Show - CHRIS RANDALL "SCANDAL"
9 pm LECTURE - CHRIS RANDALL
Friday April 2nd
6-9 am FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET FOR HOTEL GUESTS
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9 am LECTURE - NICK LEWIN
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10:30 am BREAKOUT SESSION
Doug Conn
Jamie Masterson
Paul Vigil
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NOON - LUNCH
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1:30 pm LECTURE - MIKE KAMINSKAS
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3:30 pm LECTURE - PAUL VIGIL
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5 pm - DINNER (on your own)
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7 pm CLOSE UP SHOW
Keith Leff
Jamie Masterson
Patrick Redford
Tom Frank
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9 pm LECTURE - TOM FRANK
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Saturday April 3rd
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6-9 am FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET FOR HOTEL GUESTS
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9 am LECTURE - KEITH LEFF​
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10:30 am BREAKOUT SESSION
Keith Leff
Tom Frank
Patrick Redford
NOON - LUNCH
1:30 pm LECTURE - PATRICK REDFORD
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3 pm LECTURE - JAMIE MASTERSON
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5 pm DINNER (on your own)
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7 pm CLOSE UP SHOW
Doug Conn
Paul Vigil
Mike Kaminskas
Nick Lewin
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NICK LEWIN & PAUL VIGIL "Special Event" TBA
9 pm Dealers Open until ???
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Our 2026 Theme Song
watch our RECAP of 2025 Convention
For A Blast From Our Past, Here Are The Details from our 2023 Event
