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Baskerville Productions
GATEWAY CLOSE-UP
CONVENTION
(Fourth Year of Senior Tour Productions)
APRIL 3-5, 2025
AN INCREDIBLE EDUCATIONAL & ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AGES!!!
A Mini Convention Showcasing Decades
Of Close-Up Magic Expertise
Our former name, "Senior Tour," referred to the seasoned pros that have performed & lectured in our first two events ... ALL ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.
We had an incredible LineUp for our 2024 Convention.
Preview of our set of
unbelievable Talent for 2025!
Pre-Registration ONLY $200 Until Nov. 1, 2024! Book NOW!
LOCATION: The Double Tree by Hilton
1000 Eastport Plaza Dr.
Collinsville, IL 62234
618-345-2800
Use Promo Code 910 for a special room rate of
$119 including breakfast for two
Promo Code is 910
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.
$200 Pre-registration price until November 1, 2024.
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.$200 Pre-registration price until November 1, 2024.On Nov. 2nd the registration price will be $250.
On Nov. 2nd the registration price will be $250.
Pre-registrants will
receive an official
GATEWAY CLOSE-UP LAPEL PIN
as part of their package.
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
For A Blast From Our Past, Here Are The Details from our 2023 Event
An incredible, unforgettable time was experienced by everyone at
THE GATEWAY CLOSE-UP CONVENTION 2024
AND ALL NEW PREMIERE PERFORMERS ARE ALREADY BEING BOOKED FOR OUR
2025 GATEWAY CLOSE-UP CONVENTION!
OUR 2024 TOUR FEATURED
DAVID PARR
DAN FLESHMAN
NICK LEWIN
STEVE EHLERS
ROBERT MORELAND
ANTONY GERARD
DR. MICHAEL RUBINSTEIN
AND
JOHN BANNON
as our Guest of Honor
Meet The Experts Who Performed AND Lectured in 2024
(Click on photos for more informaton)
Thursday April 11th
3:00 pm REGISTRATION OPENS
4:00 pm DON'S MAGIC & BOOKS OPENS
OLD TIME MAGIC SHOP OPENS
ANTONY GERARD'S MAGIC STORE
5:00-7:00 pm COCKTAIL PARTY IN LOUNGE AREA/CASH BAR
Your chance to perform or sit back and be entertained by a host of notable "workers"
7:30-9:30pm "An Evening with JOHN BANNON"
Friday April 12th
6:00-9:00 am FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET FOR HOTEL GUESTS
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9:00 am LECTURE - NICK LEWIN
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10:30 am BREAK OUT SESSIONS - to be announced
NOON - LUNCH
1:30 pm LECTURE - DAN FLESHMAN
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3:00 pm LECTURE - ROBERT MORELAND
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5:00 pm - DINNER
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7:00 pm CLOSE UP SHOW
Antony Gerard
Steve Ehlers
David Parr
Dr. Michael Rubinstein
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9:00 pm LECTURE - Antony Gerard
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Saturday April 13th
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6:00-9:00 am FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET FOR HOTEL GUESTS
9:00 am LECTURE - STEVE EHLERS​
10 30 am LECTURE - DR. MICHAEL RUBINSTEIN
NOON - LUNCH
1:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSION -to be announced
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3:00 pm LECTURE - DAVID PARR
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5:00 pm DINNER
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7:00 pm CLOSE UP SHOW
John Bannon
Robert Moreland
Nick Lewin
Dan Fleshman
9:00 pm Coin Workshop with Michael Rubinstein
Limited to 10 participants to assure hands-on experience! $100 extra fee
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The Magic Packed Schedule For Our 2024 Convention
