Louis Meyer
Louis Meyer, owner of ChildTime Magic and Kapital Kidvention organizer, believes that all goals can be acheived with solid goal preparation and time management skills. His opening lecture will help attendees start the Kidvention off with the skills needed to benefit from the rest of the lectures.

Louis performs his magic in the Washington DC area under ChildTime Magic. He performs for birthday parties, daycares, and fairs/festivals.

Tim Sonefelt
Tim Sonefelt has been performing professionally since 1988 and full time since 2001. His specialties include kid and family shows and his focus is on the school/library and church markets. Tim currently writes for the KIDabra Journal, the official publication of KIDabra International as well as his Kidshows Matter column for MUM Magazine.

Tim has lectured all over the United States and performed across the country for corporate and family audiences. With dozens of original effects to his credit, he launched Wonder Imagery in 2004. Wonder Imagery produces the finest printed silks in the world with the exclusive black hem. This venture also brings to life the possibility for custom silks from your digital artwork.

Tim most recently started CreativityAtSea.com with co-founder Barry Mitchell (although it was mostly Tim's idea!). Tim's performances and lectures will tickle your funny bone, inspire your creativity and encourage you to perform at your very best.

Mark Wade
Mark Wade is truly "re-MARK-able"!  He has been the opening act for such top headliners as Garth Brooks, Reba McIntire,The Oak Ridge Boys,,Marie Osmond,
and hundreds of others, and has performed around the world, from cruise ships to  schools and libraries .  He is considered to be "America's #1 Children's Ventriloquist"
and has lectured on the topic from Japan to shores of California. Mark is the author of the best selling textbook on the subject of performing for children with ventriloquism, "Kidshow Ventriloquism", and his popular DVD's are in use in over 26 countries.  He does over 450 shows per year as a full time performer and is a past "International Ventriloquist Of The Year".  He also sits on the board for the international ventriloquists' museum as well as serving as the Executive Director of the annual Vent Haven International Ventriloquists' ConVENTion. Mark is a regular columnist for "The Funny Paper" and "KidAbra Journal" and has written numerous articles for other publications on perfoming. His television credits include "60 Minutes", "Good Morning, America", and "CBS Evening News", to name just a few.  His lecturing style and performing techniques are fun to watch and fun to learn, and as more than one person has mentioned "he is really re-MARK-able!". 

Jim Snack
One of the top motivational magicians working today, Jim Snack brings over three decades of experience to our convention. With degrees in theater and communications, Jim combines the two in his work, presenting custom-designed speeches and seminars for business, educational, healthcare and human service organizations. His client list reads like the Fortune 500, and includes such companies as General Electric, Disney, Lucent Technologies, General Motors, Toyota Manufacturing, AstraZeneca and more.
Since 1986, Jim has motivated thousands of school children to discover the magic in books with his Reading Is Magic™ show. Jim also conducts teacher in-service training at dozens of schools annually, training teachers how to add excitement to their lessons. In addition, Jim is the author of Success In Magic, a comprehensive business-building and career management course for magicians (http://www.success-in-magic.com).

Jim is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and one of less than 600 speakers worldwide to have earned the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation, the highest earned honor in the speaking profession. Jim is past-president of the Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, and Past President of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Speakers Association. Whether he is doing a keynote on “The Magic of Change” for a national association, speaking on creativity and communication, or stressing the importance of reading to school children, Jim’s presentations are always a captivating blend of magic and message.

James Munton
James Munton is a full-time entertainer who was born in London, England and has performed all over the world. For ten years, James was the busiest magician in Washington, DC with an illustrious client list that included senators, ambassadors, Hillary Clinton, Vice President Dick Cheney, and multiple performances at the White House. Two years ago, he moved to Dallas, TX and literally started all over again going From Zero to Booked Solid in Just 30 days! Now you can find out how he did it. James will reveal a detailed, easy-to-follow, action plan that explains step-by-step how you too can zoom From Zero to Booked Solid in Just 30 Days! In addition to sharing the secrets to getting booked, James will also discuss the elements of a successful kids show, including the routine that James believes to be "The Most Perfect Kid Show Routine EVER!" James is the creator of a line of products designed for working magicians. His best-selling DVD, How To Teach a Birthday Magic Class has received rave reviews from The Linking Ring and Kidabra magazines. His BOR products help magicians earn thousands of extra dollars each year. Visit www.magicsells.com for more information about his products. James performs a very limited number of lectures each year scheduled around his corporate work. Don't miss the opportunity to see this information-packed lecture!

Marcela "Mama Clown" Murad
A children entertainer specializing in clowning and face painting, Marcela is also an　author, speaker, instructor, and former publisher of Face and Body Art International Magazine as well as the producer of the Face and Body Art International Convention.(www.fabaic.com) 　She is recognized as one of the premier face painters in the country and has been influential in revolutionizing this art form. Marcela has published many books on the subject of clowning and face painting including her latest series which include "The Face Painting Book of Butterflies", "The Face Painting Book of Cats", "the Face painting Book of Fairy Princesses", "The Face Painting Book of Masks" and her latest in collaboration with her niece Heather Banks, "The Face Painting Book of Holiday Designs". As "Mama Clown" she has been entertaining children and adults since 1981. She is　known for her warm and friendly personality and her ability for dealing with young audiences. Three times she has been selected as "Clown of the Year" by the South East Clown Association and was named an "Angel of Cheer" by the Miami Herald for the work with underprivileged children.
Whether she is clowning around, face painting or teaching, Marcela believes that one of the greatest gift we can give to others are happy memories and she cheerfully shares this gift with everyone she meets.

Shonna and Dustin Flanigan
Simply Shonna aka Shonna Flanigan is a world re-known international balloon artist, educational magician, and face painter.    She is the owner of Adventure In Fun, which is a full service family entertainment  business.   Shonna has two instructional Balloon DVD's and is in the process of producing her third.   She is best known for her quick and impressive line work balloon sculptures in addition to her detailed Balloon Dresses.

Dustin Queary is a multiple international award winning balloon artist. His mother taught him the basics of balloon twisting when he was 14. Dustin being very artistic naturally, enjoyed balloon sculpting very much and within his first year of doing balloons attended a balloon convention in 2005. While there he competed in two balloon sculpting competitions. He won 1st place in the beginner’s category and 2nd place in the master’s competition. This gave Dustin the confidence to keep improving his skill level with balloon art. Since then Dustin has won several competitions and received some highly esteemed awards within the balloon community.

Why is Arthur important to this convention?  Three reasons: (1) because he and his wife Leslie create and perform high quality children’s magic programs, (2) because they compose and record the acclaimed Make it Magic music CDs for variety entertainers, and (3) because incorporating their methods will take YOUR act to the next level. 

Arthur will present a power-packed lecture on how to use music effectively.  These are the real tricks of the trade, drawn from his 35 years of professional experience in the music industry, as well as his life-long love of magic.  Arthur’s own magic shows always generate amazing responses from young and old alike … and that is largely due to the way he incorporates music to enhance the visual onstage action.   

One of the key elements missing in many magic and clown acts is emotional involvement.  Arthur will demonstrate how you can affect your audiences on a deeper level with the proper use of music.  After implementing Arthur’s techniques, many performers have experienced profoundly increased spectator response - even when doing the same tricks they did before!  Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn proven ways to take your shows from ordinary to extraordinary … with the Magic of Music!

Gen Keller
Gen Keller is the owner of Sparkles Face & Body Designs (www.SparklesDesigns.com). She is best known for her bold, bright, colorful faces that really stand out at festivals and parties. She is a self taught face painter who loves to create unique designs that kids love and get noticed in the crowd.

Gen’s designs have been featured in Illusions, issue 6. She enjoys travels around her home state, New York, working festivals and events. You will learn from her techniques to help you choose bold color combinations, ways to get your sponge to do most of the work and line work that will help move your line. Let Gen show you how she’s Face Painting Imaginations!

Brad Ross
"When you want something badly enough, and you believe in yourself and in the magic of your own dreams, anything can happen." This inspirational motto of International Star Illusionist™ Brad Ross has helped him experience the fulfillment of a dream; at the age of 28, he is sharing his magic with the world. Ross has been dazzling audiences of all ages since he was 13 years old and to date has entertained millions of people in 25 countries around the world, on 5 Continents, performing in 16 languages. Ross’ latest role was starring alongside Mickey Mouse in Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show, where he toured 95 cities over 4 consecutive years.

Brad Ross is also a well known author, speaker and success coach, helping magicians and entertainers live their dream. He is author of several books including "The IT Factor: Secrets to Skyrocketing Your Career and Becoming a Celebrity in Your Market," as well as numerous audio, video and ‘home study’ programs for magicians.

Author of "Kids Think it's Funny", "Balloons On The Mailbox" and "Birthday Fun". Featured in "Magic Magazine", "Top Hat Treasury of Magicians", “LaughMakers Magazine” and "The Funny Paper Magazine", you may know him as The Wizard of Odd or MrGreggy. A children's entertainer since 1974, performing professionally in the Atlanta area since 1986, Greg has entertained at countless events, ranging from birthday parties to appearances in the Governor's Mansion and network TV. Since 1992, Greg has taught magic, clowning, balloon sculpting and juggling to thousands of children at Circus Camp, a summer day camp located near Atlanta which focuses on spreading the joy of circus skills. Other subjects taught there include trapeze, tightwire, drama, dancing, web and acrobatics.

In 2003, Greg toured with the Clyde Beatty~Cole Bros Circus as the "Circus Ambassador" for thier 119th season. As the national spokesperson during the nine month, 110 city tour, he traveled ahead of the 3 three ring circus, doing hundreds of promotional appearances on TV, radio, newspaper, schools and other live events.