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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!
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
Registration Only $250
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 Registration price
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.
Registration price is $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 HAVE BEEN BOOKED FOR OUR
2025 GATEWAY CLOSE-UP CONVENTION!
Thursday April 3rd
3:00 pm REGISTRATION OPENS
4:00 pm DON'S MAGIC & BOOKS OPENS
KRANZO MAGIC
5:00-7:00 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 DISBELIEF - The Magic of Randy Kalin, Joshua Weidner, & Jesse Bader
9:00 pm LECTURE - EDWARD OSHMANN
Friday April 4th
6:00-9:00 am FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET FOR HOTEL GUESTS
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9:00 am LECTURE - GEOFF WILLIAMS
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10:30 am LECTURE - GARY PLANTS
NOON - LUNCH
1:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSION -to be announced
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3:00 pm LECTURE - CALEB WILES
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5:00 pm - DINNER
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7:00 pm CLOSE UP SHOW
Ryan Bliss
Nathan Kranzo
Edward Oshmann
Tom Dobrowolski
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9:00 pm LECTURE - RYAN BLISS
9:00 pm PRIVATE WORKSHOP - JOHN BANNON
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Saturday April 5th
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6:00-9:00 am FREE BREAKFAST BUFFET FOR HOTEL GUESTS
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9:00 am LECTURE - TOM DOBROWOLSKI​
10:45 am LECTURE - JACK CARPENTER
NOON - LUNCH
1:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSION -to be announced
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3:00 pm LECTURE - NATHAN KRANZO
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5:00 pm DINNER
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7:00 pm CLOSE UP SHOW
Geoff Williams
Gary Plants
Jack Carpenter
Caleb Wiles
9:00 pm Dealers Open until ???
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The Magic Packed Schedule For Our 2025 Convention
