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Baskerville Productions
GATEWAY CLOSE-UP
CONVENTION
(Fifth Year of Senior Tour Productions)
March 26-28, 2026
AN INCREDIBLE EDUCATIONAL & ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AGES!!!
We had an fantastic LineUp for our 2025 Convention.
CHECK OUT WHO'S COMING IN 2026!
SPECIAL EVENT
Forty Years Later: A Tribute to Ed Marlo
Forty years after Ed Marlo's memorable and wildly successful appearance, performance and lecture in St. Louis, Kevin Kelly and Randy Wakeman have teamed up for a very special event to pay tribute to their friend and mentor Ed Marlo. Kevin and Randy will be performing and explaining several of Ed Marlo's most powerful, practical effects ... routines your audiences will love watching and you'll enjoy performing for the rest of your life.
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.
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 EARLY Registration price until Sept. 1,2025
$250 Regular Convention Price
NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER JAN. 1st
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.
Regular Registration price is $250.
EARLY REGISTRATION BARGAIN $200 (until Sept. 1, 2025)
NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER JAN. 1st
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
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 2025
AND ALL NEW PREMIERE PERFORMERS HAVE BEEN BOOKED FOR OUR
2026 GATEWAY CLOSE-UP CONVENTION!
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Mark Tams
Jason Baney & Steffi Kay
Thursday March 26th
3 pm REGISTRATION OPENS
4 pm DEALERS ROOM OPENS
Myers Magic
Tennessee Magic Emporium
Jason Baney
Kranzo Magic
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 LECTURE - STEVE MYERS
9 pm LECTURE - STEVE FRIEDBERG
Friday March 27th
6-9 am FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET FOR HOTEL GUESTS
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9 am LECTURE - LUKE DANCY
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10:30 am BREAKOUT SESSION
Chad Long
Luke Dancy
Danny Cheng
Mark Tams
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NOON - LUNCH
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1-4 pm MARLO LECTURE - Kevin Kelly & Randy Wakeman​
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5 pm - DINNER (on your own)
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7 pm CLOSE UP SHOW
Randy Wakeman
Kevin Kelly
Steve Friedberg
Jimmy Ichihana
Mark Tams
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9 pm LECTURE - DANNY CHENG
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Saturday March 28th
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6-9 am FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET FOR HOTEL GUESTS
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9 am LECTURE - CHAD LONG​
10:30 am BREAKOUT SESSION
Randy Wakeman
Kevin Kelly
Steve Friedberg
Jimmy Ichihana
NOON - LUNCH
1:30 pm LECTURE - JIMMY ICHIHANA
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3 pm LECTURE - MARK TAMS
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5 pm DINNER (on your own)
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7 pm CLOSE UP SHOW
Chad Long
Luke Dancy
Danny Cheng
Jason Baney & Steffi Kay
9 pm Dealers Open until ???
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The Magic Packed Schedule For Our 2026 Convention
