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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!!!
We had an incredible LineUp for our 2024 Convention.
Preview of our set of
unbelievable Talent for 2025!
Registration Only $250
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.
$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
TRICK SUPPLY
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, & Christopher Barker
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
SOLD OUT
Registration Only $250
