The 3rd annual MAGiCon takes place on August 9 and 10, 2024, at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival includes events both for magicians and for fans of magic. Many of the public events, which takes place on Saturday, August 10, are FREE.
Meredith College is at 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You can find a campus and parking map here.
The convention and festival features:
- Lectures for magicians
- Magic classes for the public, including for families
- Free magic shows for families
- Vendor room
- The Mystic Tower Big Stage Show
- MAGiCon Open Air Festival
The Mystic Tower Big Stage Show
The Big Stage Show takes place on August 10, 2024, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, and are $10 for kids age 13 and under. It takes place in Meredith College’s Jones Auditorium. Buy tickets here.
Free Events for the Public
Learn about all the FREE public events that are part of MagiCon! Please RSVP here.
ABRA: Kids’ Magic Class
Saturday, August 10, 2024
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Meredith College — Wainwright Music Building
Room 105
Free
Magic has re-entered our children’s lives, and it is not just a hobby. What would you say to having your child participate in a class that engages their imagination, creates social connections, and teaches some principles of science? Educators refer to this as SEL (Social, Emotional Learning) practices.
Your child will walk away with some new magic in their pockets that they can use to share and amaze friends and family.
Recommended for kids second grade and up. Younger children may attend with a parent in attendance.
Each class is unique, so you can attend one or all classes (or any combination of classes that work within your schedule).
CADABRA: Kids’ Magic Class
Saturday, August 10, 2024
11 to 11:30 a.m.
Meredith College — Wainwright Music Building
Room 105
Free
Magic has re-entered our children’s lives, and it is not just a hobby. What would you say to having your child participate in a class that engages their imagination, creates social connections, and teaches some principles of science? Educators refer to this as SEL (Social, Emotional Learning) practices.
Your child will walk away with some new magic in their pockets that they can use to share and amaze friends and family.
Recommended for kids second grade and up. Younger children may attend with a parent in attendance.
Each class is unique, so you can attend one or all classes (or any combination of classes that work within your schedule).
TA-DA! Magic for Grandparents
Saturday, August 10, 2024
1 to 1:30 p.m.
Meredith College — Wainwright Music Building
Room 105
Free
Grandparents, learn how to amaze your grandchildren with some easy to perform magical miracles. You’ll learn a few simple effects you can do that will make your grandchildren go “Wow!” The class will even cover one bar bet you can use on your friends, the next time you go out to eat. All simple sleight of hand or self-working, the focus will be on creating a fun moment that will make people smile.
Awestruck: How Everyday Wonder Makes Us Better
Saturday, August 10, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
Meredith College: Carswell Concert Hall
Free
Awestruck: How Everyday Wonder Makes Us Better, is a presentation about the mental and health benefits of cultivating a sense of wonder. Using magic, video, and stories, Cap will share recent research into awe, and talk about different ways for you to experience wonder in your own backyard. Take an hour to change your life, by understanding how you can harness the power of awe to be healthier, more grateful, and more altruistic.
HOCUS – Kids’, Family, and Beginners’ Class
Saturday, August 10, 2024
3 to 3:30 p.m.
Meredith College — Wainwright Music Building
Room 105
Free
Have you always wanted to learn magic, but don’t know where to start? This interactive, hands-on class is for you! With expert guidance, you will walk away knowing two new magic effects! Thanks to our sponsors, the first 20 participants will receive all props and materials needed to perform these tricks again and again!
Each class is unique, so you can attend one or all classes (or any combination of classes that work within your schedule).
While this class is open to all ages, we ask that a parent accompanies all children under the age of 6. Parents are welcome to stay and assist learning magicians of all ages, but not required.
POCUS – Kids’, Family, and Beginners’ Class
Saturday, August 10, 2024
3:30 to 4 p.m.
Meredith College — Wainwright Music Building
Room 105
Free
Have you always wanted to learn magic, but don’t know where to start? This interactive, hands-on class is for you! With expert guidance, you will walk away knowing two new magic effects! Thanks to our sponsors, the first 20 participants will receive all props and materials needed to perform these tricks again and again!
Each class is unique, so you can attend one or all classes (or any combination of classes that work within your schedule).
While this class is open to all ages, we ask that a parent accompanies all children under the age of 6. Parents are welcome to stay and assist learning magicians of all ages, but not required.
Mr. Fantastic’s Comedy Magic Show for Kids
Saturday, August 10, 2024
4 to 4:45 p.m.
Meredith College — Wainwright Music Building
Room 105
Free
Mr. Fantastic brings laughs and magic to kids of all ages.
The Mystic Tower Open Air Festival
Saturday, August 10, 2024
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Meredith College
Free
A great way to get into a magical mood for The Big Stage Show, the Mystic Tower Festival features strolling magicians, food trucks, face painting, and more!
Don’t leave Meredith for dinner before The Big Stage Show! Instead, stick around and experience the magic!
PRESTO! Bar Magic For Beginners
Saturday, August 10, 2024
6:45 to 7:15 p.m.
Adults 18+ only
Meredith College — Wainwright Music Building
Room 105
Free
Whether you’re an adult interested in learning magic or are simply wanting a fun way to impress your friends, this class is for you!
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More Events
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