CONjuration



120 years of Witchcraft and Witches in American CinemaBased on my research and book, I will present the evolution of the beloved Hollywood witch, from Mombi to the Wicked Witch, from Samantha to Sabrina. How did she look? How did she change? Why wasn't she in horror until the 1950s? What about that green face? Heather Greene3:00pm Saturday20,000 Galleon Pyramid20,000 Galleon Pyramid is a game show based on the popular television game show where two people try to match the words on hidden cards as they are described by “celebrity” guests. This version is with a magical twist! Come join the fun & bring your whole family!Ian O’DonnellMandy Burkhead1:00pm Saturday2019 Fan-iversariesIt's Disney anniversary time. Come celebrate the magic of a frog in a bog, a crab on the slab, a rose in a doze, a toad on the road, and a horseman searching the dead for a head.Darin Bush Erin DeSimone7:00pm FridayAmazon's LOTR Series: Fan ExpectationsMiddle Earth is returning to the screen with Amazon's forthcoming TV adaptation. This will be an hour of speculation on its potential content and a forum for fan expectations.Matt Steffney Scott AshJohn Adcox Lynn Ford8:00pm FridayAn Introduction to AstronomyFollowing the panel Classical Stellar Mythology, Philp Sacco will share his wonder of the heavens in a casual, easy to understand manner during an evening walk and stargazing session.. He believes if he can introduce you to just one unfathomable concept, you will become an avid sky viewer yourself.Philip Sacco9:00pm FridayAn Introduction to Epic Character CreationDo you have unique ideas for the characters in your novel, comic book, or film series? Attend this interactive workshop and learn the basics of crafting memorable and relatable characters specifically for your epic series.M Jayson Graham4:00pm SaturdayAnkur: Kingdom of the GodsJoin game designer Chris Miller as he takes you on an exploration of the Ankur: Kingdom of the Gods, a tabletop role-playing game based largely on ancient Sumerian mythology. Strange monsters roam the land, remnants of a pre-historic past, all but swept away by the hands of fate. Politics and treachery are around every corner as alien and humankind alike struggle to claim their place in this world. It is up to the players to decide the fate of Earth. Prepare to enter a world of pre-historic monsters, flying saucers, swords and sorcery. Chris Miller3:00pm FridayAntler Hill, Musical StorytellersAntler Hill is the is the artistic duo of Neil "The Scarecrow" and Jessica "alittlemessi" Griffin. They are multifaceted in the realms of music and the arts while using the symbol of a Scarecrow to raise awareness of stuttering. Their full-orchestral sound has been compared to Danny Elfman and tends to defy definition; they like to call it "rustic folk/rock," and it is uniquely suited to our magical convention!Neil GriffinJessica Griffin 3:00pm & 6:00pm Friday, 10:00am Saturday, 4:00pm SundayArchery WorkshopThe bow is arguably the most elegant weapon ever invented, and has turned the tide of human history, especially when you are shooting from the back of a fast horse. Come and learn the fundamentals of horse archery with author C.S. Marks. She will even show you how to shoot! A tournament will then be held for House points. Come and do battle on the Quiddich field...for honor and glory. Participation is limited, so sign up early. Be sure to indicate which House you will be shooting for. Observers/auditors/hecklers welcome. Note: 3 participants per House. Sign-up sheet at Info Services. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.C. S. Marks12:00pm SaturdayArt Imitates Life: Fashion History in Fantasy FandomA discussion of the influence of historical and cultural fashion on fantasy costume using the Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones verses as specific examples. Included will be brief discussion of existing historical patterns and how to alter them to create screen accurate cosplays.Giles WelchLee Allen Edwin Deacon9:00pm FridayArtemis Fowl Everyone remembers our favorite child criminal mastermind and his silent and deadly bodyguard. From the arctic tundra to the magma tunnels of the fairy underground, we’ve followed them through many adventures and tales! Join us to discuss your favorite moments in the Artemis Fowl adventures, your opinions about and critiques of where the storyline has taken us, and if you think Disney will do justice to the books in the movie adaption set to release in 2020.Darin BushJacob Seckinger Renee Hess 4:00pm FridayAsana Kedavra: Wizard YogaThe Ministry of Magic is granting CONjuration attendees an exclusive inside look at Asana Kedavra, yoga for the aspiring witch or wizard. Come quicken your quidditch, move like a marauder, double your dueling power, and put some heft in your hexes! Suitable for wizards, witches, and muggles of all ages and abilities. Mats and wands optional.Kelly Melville 7:00pm Friday & 10:00am SaturdayAsk A TherapistJoin a licensed mental health therapist in a discussion about our own mental health and the mental health of our favorite characters. Wondering if that habit you have is "normal"? Which Harry Potter character showed the most indicators of having a mental illness? Need advice on how to find a therapist of your own? Which Winchester could have benefited from therapy the most? All questions welcome. And yes, "asking for a friend" questions are okay too!Amanda MurrayKierstan Mullinax11:00 SaturdayBarehead BardsThis Scottish & Irish Folk Music pub band will be playing all your favorite Celtic tunes! Come out for a great time! Remember, tipping may not be common in Scotland, but you’re in America!See specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Marie Smith James Keane 12:30pm & 5:00pm Saturday, 11:00am SundayBeing Ron in a World Where Everyone Wants to be HarryThey say everyone is the hero of their own story. And that's true. But are all stories equal? We live in a culture constantly bombarded by celebrity glorification and social media where everyone is scrabbling to be something and mean something. We're being told the lie that if you aren't the star, then you aren't anybody. It was a lie that Ron struggled with, and that we struggle with in our own lives. Join a panel of Harry Potter enthusiasts to share perspective and wisdom on this challenging topic. Lydia SherrerJudy GablMcCannon VaughnSunny ThayerMargaret Robbins12:00pm SaturdayBelle Witch Story Time (PG)Come hear tales of the magical and fantastic with a twist! Using illustrations as visual aids, The Witch Belle Dragon, weaves a story where you the audience help decide how the story will take shape!Belle Dragon7:00pm FridayBelle Witch Story Time (PG-13)The Belle Witch has appeared from the void to tell tales tall and magical, about the far and fantastic! The best part is that you the audience get to help tell these mystic tales! Each story is illustrated by The Belle Witch and has many paths, which will you choose? This story time isn't for the faint of heart or very young ones and may contain graphic violence and mild adult themes. Belle Dragon8:00pm SaturdayBeyond the Robe - Costuming in the Harry Potter UniverseWhile the Hogwarts robes are iconic, the costuming in the Harry Potter Universe is diverse and adds depth to the portrayal of each character! In this panel, we'll discuss everything from broomsticks to Beauxbatons in both the context of the films and the books! Robyn WhittKaytie SmithOlivia Seckinger6:00pm FridayBlibbering HumdingersThese magical masters of musical hi-jinx and mayhem will wizard rock the tea towel right off your house elf! Their unique blend of 80s new wave, 50s do-wop, straight up pop rock and?old-timey sing-songy comedy will leave you laughing and crying for more. They draw inspiration from the Harry Potter series, Dr Who, the SCA, medieval fantasy, science fiction?and all kinds of delightfully, geeky fandomness.6:00pm & 8:00pm Friday, 8:00pm Saturday, 10:00am SundayBudgeting For CosplayCosplay is.... very expensive. Between fabric, foam, and wigs, those last minute pre-con expenses can really pile up! In this panel, we will decode not only the Joann's coupon system, but discuss various methods to slash your costume cost in half! Robyn WhittKaytie Smith Olivia Seckinger9:00pm FridayThe Campaign: Episode 1 PremierJoin us for the premier of episode 1 of the comedic fantasy 'The Campaign', an upcoming show about a group of friends teleported into their roleplaying game filled with magic and monsters. They have class...but are they heroes?See specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Matt MetzgerJosh WarrenSean BokelmannJohn BabcockRyan TotoMike MorrisonTom Von DohlenMelissa McGrathAlli NotoJacob Jones6:00pm FridayChinese CalligraphyBrushes at the ready! Join us and learn how to create beautiful Chinese calligraphic writing. All ages and skill levels welcome!SCA9:00pm SaturdayChoose Your Own Adventure: Carry On Wayward ScoobiesSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Chris SeckingerChristi WhitneyDonalyn VaughnErin McGournDarin Bush2:00pm FridayChoose Your Own Adventure: Quest for the Lyre of OrpheusA dark wizard collecting pieces of an item of great power….a famed auror from the UK…..the son of the god Poseidon himself….and you, an auror for the MACUSA department of Magical Law Enforcement. Can you, Harry Potter, and Percy Jackson collect the pieces of the Lyre of Orpheus and stop the rise of evil?Chris SeckingerChristi WhitneyDonalyn VaughnErin McGournDarin Bush1:00pm SundayClassical Stellar MythologyJoin this lecture by Philip Sacco, a sought after mythologist who has been weaving stories of the heavens for over 25 years at conventions and Star Parties across the deep south and eastern seaboard. Come and hear samples of the stories told around campfires for thousands of years. This panel will be followed by an Introduction to Astronomy with an evening walk and stargazing. Philip Sacco8:00pm FridayCoin of the Realm: Economic Systems in FantasyIn any fantasy world, the element of exchange amongst its denizens has a profound effect upon that world as envisioned by the author. Whether it be as abstract and simple as Smaug's hoard in The Hobbit, or as ingrained as Tyrion Lannister's duties as the Hand of the King in A Song of Ice and Fire, the reality and necessity of an economic presence is an often invisible, yet overpowering, force driving modern fantasy literature. This panel will delve into the breadth and magnitude of the effects of economics upon several different fantasy series.McCannon VaughnDennis Medbury10:00am SundayColor Your FandomJoin us for some de-CON-pression while we relax away from the hustle and bustle. We'll have a selection of various fandom based coloring pages along with crayons, colored pencils, and markers available so you can get creative. You're also welcome to bring a favorite coloring book from home and work on an ongoing project.Tamera OdhamJoseph Davis4:00pm SaturdayCONjuration SquaresCONjuration Squares is based on the popular television game show where two contestants compete to match answers with “celebrity” guests and earn a circle or a square on the giant tic-tac-toe board. This version is with a magical fantasy twist! Will circle get the square or will X mark the spot? Come find out at this magically fun game show! Ian O’Donnell3:00pm SundayCosplay 101This panel is an introduction to cosplay, what it is & how to do it. The information covered will relate to audience questioning, but there will be a small presentation in the beginning to highlight necessary information! Robyn WhittKaytie SmithOlivia Seckinger2:00pm FridayCosplay Photography DIYCosplay Photographers can be fun to work with, but they are out of the budget for most cosplayers. So how does one take awesome pictures for their social media? With a good foundation of basic photography techniques, it's easy to get a great result without all of the fancy equipment... even with your iPhone!Robyn WhittKaytie Smith3:00pm FridayCosplay Props 101There are so many ways to make a cosplay prop, what's the best way? Where do you start? What can you use? This panel will answer all of those questions so the audience can leave knowing the best way to make their new wand, staff, alien weapon, or wild west rifle. Robyn Whitt10:00am SaturdayCostume Makeup 101Costume/Cosplay makeup can be very different than normal beauty makeup. Though not necessary to be an awesome cosplayer, a good understanding of makeup can add polish to an otherwise lackluster costume! This panel will cover how to translate your character into your makeup! Robyn Whitt1:00pm SundayCrafting With FoamThis panel will cover the basics of working with foam: how to follow a foam pattern, what foam to use, how to shape it, glue it, and paint it in order to make armor and props for cosplay! Robyn Whitt6:00pm SaturdayCrystal BallsNeed extra credit in Divinations? Come join us as you craft your very?own crystal ball and attempt to penetrate the veil to the mysteries of the future! This class has an at door fee of $10 to cover the cost of materials. Limit 15 per class. Dawn Hilton 3:00pm Friday & 12:00pm Sunday Culinary CONjurationsA witch’s skills in the kitchen are of paramount importance! Come join out resident Pampered Chef Wizard, Johnny Adamson, as he creates spellbinding goodies and enticing delights, all with a MAGICAL twist! There will be samples! Johnny Adamson12:00pm SaturdayD&D 5e Character Creation The Crimson Blades will help you create a 5th edition character! Step by step, we will walk you through everything, and we will email you your completed character sheet before you leave! This was a huge hit last year, so don't miss out! Janie Durham Clark Huntzinger Valerie Schwartz Joey Cosentino 9:30am SaturdayD&D Coloring and CartoonsIf the Con gets too hectic, why not kick back and color? For extra stress relief and fun, the Crimson Blades will be playing D&D cartoons in the background. We provide supplies, you just supply your artistry!Valerie Schwartz3:00pm SundayD&D Creature MorphologyWhile playing D&D, we like to match up how people see characters outside of the world we create in-game. But how about the creatures? How are Lizardfolk similar to real-life lizards? There are even some monsters that may match up with existing or extinct creatures that really exist. Join us in this discussion about the morphology surrounding the possible inspirations surrounding some of the D&D creatures we know and love!William Perry (GRS) Hunter HudsonRyn Bunn Rachel Hortert6:00pm SaturdayD&D Dad JokesThe Crimson Blades are hosting a special kind of dad joke panel! Volunteers from the audience will compete one-on-one to make each other laugh with the silliest dad jokes ever. The caveat? They are all D&D related! We will supply jokes but feel free to use your own. A score will be taken and the House with the most points will win!Janie DurhamJoey Cosentino7:00pm FridayD&D Short Film ShowJITTERY WIZARDSometimes, CON can be hectic... Why not kick back and relax with D&D short films in the Jittery Wizard? (TV-14)NEED SOMEONE TO PUT THE MOVIES IN AND HANG OUT….LATE NIGHT FRIDAY10:00pm FridayDancing in the Witching Hour! See specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel! John Paul Stout(DJP)12:00am SaturdayDark Crystal: Age of ResistanceThe Gelflings are back, and they brought friends this time. Join us as we celebrate the return of the Dark-Crystal-ening. Fizzgigs and garthim welcome.Darin BushR Alan Siler7:00pm SaturdayDeath Day Players present: Magical Maladies & MurderEveryone's favorite ghost acting troupe, The Death Day Players, are back again. This time they are celebrating the Death Day of Rowan Brand, head of St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies & Injuries. Travel back to October 1999, when a Halloween night protest got out of hand and landed a strange group of people in St. Mungo's waiting room. When Rowan turns up dead it is up to you to discover the truth in this interactive immersive murder mystery.Phoenix TearsMallory Vance1:00pm Saturday & 6:00pm SaturdayDeatheatersDeatheaters, based on the party game known as Mafia or Werewolf, models a conflict between an informed minority (Deatheaters) and an uninformed majority (Hogwarts students). At the start of the game, each player is secretly assigned a role affiliated with one of these teams. The game has two alternating phases: “night”, during which the Deatheaters may covertly “murder” an innocent, and “day”, in which surviving players debate the identities of the Deatheaters and vote to eliminate a suspect. Play continues until all of the Deatheaters have been eliminated, or until the Deatheaters outnumber the innocents. There are other roles that will also be assigned in this amazingly magical party game!Olivia SeckingerDarin M. Bush Julianna BushErin McGourn10:00pm Friday & 9:00pm SaturdayDeatheaters (Midnight Edition – NC-17)Deatheaters, based on the party game known as Mafia or Werewolf, models a conflict between an informed minority (Deatheaters) and an uninformed majority (Hogwarts students). At the start of the game, each player is secretly assigned a role affiliated with one of these teams. The game has two alternating phases: “night”, during which the Deatheaters may covertly “murder” an innocent, and “day”, in which surviving players debate the identities of the Deatheaters and vote to eliminate a suspect. Play continues until all of the Deatheaters have been eliminated, or until the Deatheaters outnumber the innocents. There are other roles that will also be assigned in this amazingly magical party game!Olivia SeckingerDarin M. Bush Julianna BushErin McGourn12:00am Saturday & 11:00pm SundayDefending the Greater GoodThis panel will be a discussion attempting to get the audience members to participate in a debate on whether the true ramifications of the plan "The Greater Good" created by Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindewald illustrated in The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore were going to end poorly for the muggle community. We will be looking into the history of the Wizarding Community and its treatment of the Muggle Community in both the US and Britain that was detailed in the books, movies, and Pottermore. We are looking to present an opportunity for attendees to dig deep into the historical backdrop provided in the Harry Potter Universe, relate it to similar issues faced in our society during the 19th and 20th centuries.Mark AbelSunny ThayerMcCannon VaughnLori Mages Scott Ash7:00pm SaturdayDiagon Alley: Succeeding As a Convention VendorWant to be a convention vendor or crafter? Honest discussion of what it really takes; do you want to Kickstart? Craft? Straight up retail? How much will it cost you? Interactive panel discussion with plenty of time for questions about how to succeed in the con business world. Molly BelvisoNichole MarshallPatrick MarshallJonathan Chaffin10:00am SundayDisney Karaoke PartyYou’ve faked it with Disney lip-sync battles and you’ve joined a crowd with Disney sing-a-longs, but now you have the chance to SHINE! Disney song favorites from animated, live action, and Disney Channel originals will be ready for guests to select from and both groups and individuals are encouraged to perform! We won't be competing or judging the performers, but don't be surprised if we get up and dance along with you! Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Disney costume, tee, or whatever puts them in the mood to belt out some tunes!Tamera OdhamJoseph Davis11:00am SaturdayDisney Sing-A-LongCalling all Disney fans! Are you ready to join your fellow DisNerds for a fun group sing-a-long of classic and modern Disney favorites! This is a fun, interactive panel for the whole family and audience participation is highly encouraged. Hum along from your seat or join our MC on stage to sing and dance to the music that brings a little extra magic into all of our lives! Expect a fun mix of old and new, with a little something for everyone.Tamera OdhamJoseph Davis11:00am SundayDiversity In YA Fantasy This panel will be an introduction to Diverse YA and discuss why it’s needed. A discussion of current and future books coming out in the genre that have had or will have a deep impact will be presented including, but not limited to, The Hate U Give, These Witches Don’t Burn, and I Wish You The Best.Robyn BriggsAlledria HurtMandy BurkheadOlivia SeckingerJason Arons2:00pm SundayDoes the Harry Potter Magic System Have Rules?As any reader—and writer—of urban fantasy knows, magic systems have to have rules, or else they become unrealistic wish fulfillment without any real impact in the story. Yet, for a book series originally written for children, Rowling's magic system seems whimsical in the extreme, with few to no rules limiting what can or can't be done with magic, as long as you know the right word and wand flick to get the job done. Join a panel of writers and Harry Potter enthusiasts as they discuss the rules, or lack thereof, in the Harry Potter magic universe and ask the audience to throw in their own favorite theories to add to the fun.Lydia SherrerHannah CohenC. S. MarksEllie Raine11:00am SaturdayDoes Your House Define You?Does being sorted into a particular house define you or do you define how you are sorted? This panel will discuss Hogwarts Houses, Greek letter organizations, and personality types.Olivia SeckingerHannah Cohen Ana TorresEllie RaineMargaret RobbinsRobyn Briggs3:00pm SaturdayDo Fantasy Realms Excuse The "Bury Your Gays" Trope?We all suffered when Tara was slain in Buffy?and cried when Lexa was shot in The 100,?but were those deaths the result of the "Bury Your Gays" trope or a case of "Anyone Can Die"? Come discuss the intent behind the deaths of our favorite fantasy gays.Olivia SeckingerKaytie SmithRobyn Briggs6:00pm SaturdayDraco & the MalfoysSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Brian Ross4:00pm & 7:00 Friday, 7:00pm Saturday, 12:00pm and 3:00pm SundayDragon Jousting Teeth will crack and Bones will rattle as these knights prove their mettle on this field of Honor. Who will win and be the Queen's champion? I care not as Master at Arms I only want to see blood on this field! Joust for your honor! Joust for vengeance! Joust for Glory! (Unicorn jousting is also available...).See specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Ed Bounds4:00pm Friday, 10:00am & 6:00pm Saturday, 2:00pm Sunday Dragonology 101 Learn about various Dragons. Where they live, what they eat, how they came to be. Meet a Real "Live" Dragon and learn proper manners when addressing a Worm. Possibly see a baby Dragon hatch before your very eyes (if you don't have very eyes we will do it before the ones you do have). Certificates awarded at the end of the class! (To those who pass the test, the ones who fail will be eaten...)See specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Ed Bounds3:00pm Friday, 11:00am & 4:00pm Saturday & 3:00pm SundayDueling Club - A Magical LARPThis extracurricular organization of students led by a Professor learn to cast and duel in a safe environment, while dealing with friendly and unfriendly competition. Jealousy and true emotions are revealed after things go wrong. Can the students survive each other? Don’t know what LARPing is? All the rules will be explained and all the wands and characters provided. This game may not be appropriate for children under 12. Limited to the first 20 players each session.Jason AronsAlledria Hurt3:00pm & 8:00pm Friday, 1:00pm & 7:00pm SaturdayEarthquest: Owls and RaptorsSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Earthquest11:00am, 1:00pm, & 4:00pm Saturday, 12:00pm SundayEnneagram & the Houses of Hogwarts1This panel will look at the nine personality types in the Enneagram and “sort” them into the Hogwarts Houses examining whether or not your enneagram type affects the house you’re sorted into.Olivia SeckingerRachel HortertMeghan MarkhamEllie Raine12:00pm SundayExpecto Patronum - Fighting Your Daily DementorsDementors are creatures that "drain peace, hope, and happiness out of the air around them" and unfortunately, most of us face Dementors more often than we'd like.? This session is designed to help give you some ideas and tools for Patronuses that can help you to fight your daily Dementors.?We know that everyone has different needs and concerns, we hope that this session will provide a safe space to talk about different coping mechanisms and that, hopefully, everyone will leave with something new to try in the fight against the Dementors.? PS: Chocolate will be provided....just in case!? ? ? ?Sunny ThayerScott AshLori MagesBelle Dragon6:00pm FridayFandom InkSo many of us like to show our love of various fandoms by getting tattoos! Anything from a small, subtle wand on your finger to a full scene of the Upside-Down on your back - we want to see them! Come and share your ink, check out what others have and maybe get some ideas for your next design. We'll have a photographer on site if you want to get a professional shot of your tattoo and tattoo artists who can help you sketch out any ideas you may have!Sunny ThayerErin McGourn Ben Herr David J ThomasRobyn Briggs4:00pm SundayFans or Creators? Who Owns It?Fan fiction, fan art, and all types of fan creation are a huge part of the fandom experience. We all have headcanons about our favorite characters and stories and enjoy reading about and discussing them. But sometimes creators disagree with how their fans interact with the media they create. In the end, who really owns the content? Should creators have a say over how their fans interact with their creations? Do they get to say what is correct or incorrect? Lizzy McCullers Judy GablScott AshJohn AdcoxCassandra Stowe11:00am SundayFantasy League Fantasy Role-Playing It's time for fantasy role-playing to take back the fantasy league. Help us assemble the coolest D&D group ever from celebrities who've come out of the basement to embrace D&D publicly. Wil and Felicia would approve.Darin BushBen Herr1:00pm SaturdayFantasy Miniature Paint and Take Ever wanted to paint your own fantasy miniature? Come and join Crimson Blades's Dungeon Master and Miniature Painter Evil Eli who will be giving a tutorial and tips on how to paint miniatures. Miniatures provided by Joe’s Garage, Comic & Games. Paint and other supplies provided by Eli!Admission: $5.00 per Person, price includes one unpainted primed miniature.Age Limit: Children 12 or Younger must be accompanied by an adult.Eli Kickasola Valerie Schwartz 1:00pm SaturdayFantasy Ornament Making The Crimson Blades are feeling festive, and Valkyrie Val has several different clay ornaments in fantasy shapes. Come help us decorate shields, owls, lightning bolt ornaments, and more! Paint and ornaments provided; the first is free and each one after that will be $2.00Valerie Schwartz6:00pm FridayFarewell to SupernaturalThe actors of Supernatural have announced that next season, season #15, will be the last season for the show. Let's share in the heartbreak and farewell to an amazing show full of talent! What theories do you have about how the show will end? Will the boys die for good? What can we expect from "Chuck" ? What will happen to Castiel? Join us in theorizing and expressing thoughts on the series' last run!Amanda MurrayKierstan Mullinax3:00pm FridayFilker of the Nine Fingers and the Guitar of DoomSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!C.S. Marks6:00pm SaturdayThe First Mermaid Was BlackThe classic fairy tale tells us that mermaids are fair skinned, silky haired, and European in descent. We’ve accepted this idea into our cultural mindset. Actually, Denmark was one of the last places mermaid myths became known. The first mermaids in recorded history/prehistory were African. They had dark ebony skin and flowing braids adorned with shells. Join a professional archaeologist and learn about the very first mermaids and trace the expansion and movement of their myth around the world. Dea Mozingo Gorman7:00pm FridayFlowCannonSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Devina Braun7:00pm Friday & 7:00pm SaturdayFrom Fiction to D&DHave you ever been watching one of your favorite shows or reading your favorite book and thought about how cool it would be to play D&D as your favorite character? Us too! Come join us as we pull out the Player's Handbook and talk about how to turn some of our favorite fictional characters from the fantasy realm into playable characters in 5e!Hunter HudsonRyn Bunn Rachel Hortert9:00pm SaturdayFrom Idea to Bookshelf - Indie Publishing in a Nutshell Have you ever wanted to write your grand idea? Let's walk you through taking it from that one thought to a finished product. I will discuss how one goes from idea to manuscript including plotting versus pantsing, the proper way to come up with back matter and advertising copy, and even how to get the most bang for your buck in cover design on a dime. Alledria HurtBelle DragonRobyn BriggsC. S. MarksStephanie Osborn3:00pm SaturdayFunyuns & FlagonsFunyuns & Flagons is Atlanta’s most interactive Dungeons & Dragons improv show where YOU create the quest and make many choices for our heroes. Epic adventures await you, dear traveler!See specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Matt Metzger: Dungeon MasterMike Metzger: Fligga, the BardParker Patzke: Vis-cahnsin, the BearRyan Toto: Roloff, the Recently DivorcedDakota Smith: Tech Wizard11:00am SaturdayGame of Thrones Season 8: The HangoverBring a bottle of something and buckle up for a boozy, late night rumination on GOT's very divisive final season. Love it or hate it, you will have a name and know something by the end. (NC-17)Matt Steffney10:00pm SaturdayGame of TonesA Game of Tones - Who will become Queen of the Seven Kingdoms? Eight of your favorite Game of Thrones ladies face off in a true Song of Ice & Fire. In this filk filled sing off it's up to audience vote to decide who wins and who dies in the fight for the Iron Microphone. Come for the singing, stay for the potential beheadings.Phoenix TearsMallory Vance6:00pm FridayGeeky Family FeudCome play a geeky version of Family Feud. We’ve surveyed 100 people, and your family (team) must guess the most popular answers. Our questions are based on beloved sci-fi, fantasy, and genre movies, tv shows, and books including: Harry Potter, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Supernatural, BTVS, Game of Thrones, and many more.Veronica SwannTraci Swann Dena Woods8:00pm FridayGood Omens RoundtableA roundtable discussion on the recent Good Omens television adaptation. Discussion prompts will include differences between the book and the show as well as the cultural context and cues.Giles WelchLee Allen Edwin Deacon4:00pm SundayGreedy, Greedy NifflerSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Angela SeckingerRyn BunnRenee Hess2:00pm Friday, 12:00pm & 5:00pm SaturdayGRS Presents: Conservation: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To Do Good!How do the novels and stories of Harry Potter, LOTR and others provide inspiration for people to get involved in conservation of species? Join us at this panel to learn fascinating things about what is happening in the world today, and how you can make a difference in saving magnificent creatures through the choices you make every day! Attendees will receive a pledge letter and packet showing them how they can make a daily difference.GRS EarthQuest Darin Bush3:00pm SaturdayGRS presents: Reptiles & Amphibians Our favorite creepy and crawly charity, the Georgia Reptile Society, is back again. Come meet them, learn all about their fantastic beasts, and hear about the good works they are doing. Ask questions about snakes, spiders, turtles, and get up close and personal if you want to. Not getting anywhere near them is also allowed.GRS6:00pm Friday & 11:00am SundayHarry Potter 1 vs 100Harry Potter 1 vs 100 is based on the TV game show 1 vs 100. One lucky witch or wizard will be chosen to be in the hot seat and face off against the entire mob (audience) in a Harry Potter trivia contest. The game will have multiple rounds, so many people will get the chance to sit in the hot seat. The person with the most points at the end of the rounds will be the winner!Veronica SwannTraci Swann Dena Woods3:00pm SaturdayHarry Potter House BookmarksHave you just purchased novels from all of the wonderful authors at CONjuration? Well, obviously you need to join this panel as we create Hogwarts House Chevron pattern bookmarks!Kelly Bond7:00pm Saturday & 4:00pm SundayHarry Potter Trivia Jr.Harry Potter Trivia Jr. is a Harry Potter trivia game from kids 12 and under. Come test your knowledge with multiple choice Harry Potter questions. Every right answer earns you a point, and the kids with the most points at the end will earn a prize. Veronica SwannTraci Swann Dena Woods10:00am SaturdayHawthorn & Holly (wizard rock band)See specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Christie MoweryEddie Mowery Leah HammDave Beaucar2:00pm Friday, 5:00pm Saturday, 2:00pm SundayHeadcanons Accepted Do you think Hermione gives up her position as Minister to live a quiet life in the country? Do you think Charlie Weasley replaces Hagrid as professor of Care of Magical Creatures? Do you think Gandalf spent some time chilling with the eagles between being killed and coming back as Gandalf the White? Do you think Angel owned a karaoke bar for a few decades before meeting Buffy? Whatever your headcanons, bring them. And be ready to back them up. We’ll discuss all kinds. You’ll explore your old headcanons and maybe come away with some new ones too. Lizzy McCullers Sunny ThayerScott AshJohn AdcoxBelle Dragon2:00pm SaturdayHeartisansMagic & Fantasy may not be the first thing that you think of when the band Heart comes to mind, but you’d be wrong! Magic Man”, “These Dreams”, "Dream of the Archer" (Tolkien-inspired!), "Battle of Evermore" (Tolkien again!), and don’t forget "The Night", based on the Anne Rice vampire novels. Come hear the MAGIC performed by Atlanta’s premier Heart tribute band! Heartisans9:00pm FridayHerbology Rocks!Meet Professor Griselda Grubb, who has taught magical herbology for many years at a famous wizarding school, although, believe it or not, she was muggle born and grew up in a circus. She brings with her 20 models of her favorite magical plants to display. She shares her amazing trivia about them and their many uses in the wizarding world with her audience. She will also have everyone in stitches laughing as she shares amusing stories from her life and her experiences teaching and sings related original parody songs. She draws everyone in with her down to earth manner and you will leave knowing you have made a new friend. Judy Gabl10:00am SaturdayThe Hobbit: A Latter Day Legendary Saga1The Hobbit is easily Tolkien's most endearing novel. Underlying its immediate narrative is a rich legacy of historic and literary influences rooted in the traditions of Northern Europe. This panel will be an exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's academic pursuits (focusing upon Anglo Saxon and Viking history, as well as the Norse Legendary Sagas) that will confer a more thorough appreciation of The Professor's beloved work.Matt SteffneyJohn Adcox12:00pm SundayHow Harry Potter Shaped My LifeWhat have been your favorite experiences involving the Harry Potter fandom? Who are your favorite characters? How do you think you have changed, shaped, and evolved because of the Harry Potter stories and fandom? What other fandoms, if any, have you become a part of in addition to or related to HP? Three long-time fans will share their experiences and invite you to share yours. Margaret has an upcoming chapter in the book Why I Geek: Harry Potter, in which several fans write narratives about their experiences. We’ll tell you more about the book and the stories at the panel. Margaret Robbins Jay Littman Taylor SmithKath Meyers6:00pm SaturdayHow to Run a Panel Panel? Are you interested in making the leap across the table? Do you want to learn how to create and present a panel? Our panel of paneling panelists will discuss topics such as: coming up with ideas, creating titles and descriptions, putting bums in seats, and beginning and ending.Olivia SeckingerRobyn BriggsDarin BushThom DeSimone3:00pm FridayHow to Train Your Dragon's Newest Expansion: Rescue RidersWith Vikings taking to the skies on the backs of dragons, the Archipelago continues to grow. From Berk to Huttsgalor, Dreamworks has expanded the world of dragons to all ages. What similarities and differences does Rescue Riders present within this rich world of Vikings and dragons? Saddle up and come join the discussion of the all-new installment of the Dreamworks: Dragons franchise! We want to hear your thoughts--for all ages!Ellie Raine6:00pm SaturdayIndistinguishable From Magic: The Science of Star TrekArthur C. Clarke once stated that "any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Star Trek has shown us that the future holds many wondrous things. We'll discuss some of the examples of Clarke's Law in the show (primitive societies that misunderstand Trek science) and also take a look at some of the technology that, though we may understand the general concept, still seems pretty magical to us 21st Century humans. R. Alan SilerBelle DragonM Jayson Graham 10:00am SaturdayJust a Wizard Living in a Muggle World: How to Keep the Magic Alive After the Con EndsInteractive discussion and sharing of ideas for activities to keep the magic of Conjuration alive throughout the year. A chance for participants to share what they do to keep the magic alive from awesome ideas for family fun nights, to groups to participate online and in real life.Donalyn VaughnJudy GablEllie Raine4:00pm SundayLegends of the CrossroadThe series Supernatural brought us Crowley, a crossroad demon we love to hate. But where did the Crossroad demon come from? What cultures and countries have these demons? How do the entities differ by culture? Join a professional anthropologist in discovering the origins of these demons and meet some of the most famous Crossroads legends. Dea Mozingo Gorman2:00pm SaturdayLegilimency 101- Mindreading for Muggles Expert wizard Nicholas Ever and his Legilimens (mind reading) assistant, Evelyn Moore, are pleased to present to the muggle public NeverMoore: an evening of mentalism, mind reading and magic. Through a series of impossible possibilities, this "course" will illustrate basic mind-reading techniques and cover everything a muggle needs to know to protect themselves against the Dark Arts-- and those who would seek to know their innermost thoughts. This dynamic duo is pleased to present their special blend of dark magic and whimsical entertainments for your edification and delight.Catie Osborn8:00pm Friday, 5:00pm Saturday, & 2:00pm SundayLost BoysSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Lost Boys3:00pm & 7:00pm Saturday, 2:00pm SundayThe LOTR Appendices: Exploring the Second Age of Middle EarthTolkien's least known novel is " A History of the War of the Ring" placed at the end of his chronology of Middle Earth. The author favored the reader with a wealth of historical matter encompassing other eras of the Legendarium. Join your fellow readers for a brief tour of Middle Earth's often overlooked Second Age.Matt SteffneyJohn AdcoxLynn Ford3:00pm SaturdayLoving and Playing the OcarinaHave you ever wondered what an ocarina is and where it came from (think Zelda video games)? Have you ever wanted to learn how to play one? You can do both at this interactive workshop with Lydia Sherrer, author and ocarina player. She'll not only teach you about the ocarina and how to play one, but send you off with a handout full of more information and resources. Bring your own ocarina if you have one, or borrow one of the practice ocarina provided, first come first serve.Lydia Sherrer10:00am SundayMagic Movies You Might Have MissedSo many movies, some good, some terrible, some terribly good, some greatly terrible. Hollywood is terrible about relegating fantasy (and sci-fi) movies into the dust-bin of history. Let’s discuss some of those movies that you might have missed and some that you may have forgotten about.Chris Seckinger Thom DeSimone?Heather GreeneMcCannon Vaughn Jason Arons8:00pm SaturdayMagical Breakout BoxesBreakout?Boxes are physical game kits and platform where you solve various puzzles to open a locked?box, similar to an escape room.For more details, see specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Renee O'Rear-Ash2:00pm Friday, 7:00am Saturday, 7:00am SundayMagical ChessSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Jacob SeckingerDylan BrazelCasey_______(help me, Jax!)11:00am SaturdayMagical CupcakesCome learn how to decorate cupcakes! Not just regular cupcakes……MAGICAL Harry Potter and LOTR cupcakes!! Our baker extraordinaire will give a couple demonstrations on how to ice the cupcake and how to hand sculpt fondant decorations. Then YOU will make your own! $1 per cupcake.Penny Laspina10:00am SundayMagical Fantasy ClassicsBetween Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones flows a rich history of magical fantasy books. We will dig deep and recommend titles that didn't make it onto the silver or streaming screen, but are worthy of reading.Darin BushThom DeSimone12:00pm SundayMagical Fantasy Gateway Drugs How can we get the muggles we love to join us in the world of magical fantasy? Asking someone to commit to reading 3300 pages of Harry Potter doesn't always work. How do we get them started without overwhelming them? Does the line, "Oh, if you like that, the book is better!" work?Darin Bush Chris Seckinger Renee HessDennis Medbury12:00pm SaturdayMagical Kahoot Trivia GameBring your cellphone or other device for this magically fun trivia competition! Questions from all the major magical fandoms will be asked during this fun opportunity to meet others and show off your knowledge!Donalyn VaughnMcCannon VaughnTaylor SmithJohn Adcox6:00pm FridayMagical Match GameSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel! Danny CookAlan SilerCarlos AugerMolly BelvisoJason Arons Taylor Smith10:00pm Saturday (NC-17)Magical Meters and Measuresspecial*Celebrating the musical and poetic stylings of hobbits, dwarves, elves, and other denizens of all the fantasy realms, contestants will be paired off randomly (an unexpected journey to make new friends!) and given a surprise theme with which they must come up with a bardic song or poem. Stop by Ellie Raine’s hallway table Friday through Saturday (before 6:00pm) to find a partner and join the fun!Ellie RaineC. S. Marks7:00pm SaturdayThe Magic of KISS1981 was a rough time for KISS. After being hugely successful in the 70s, they'd lost much of their audience by straying too far from their rock 'n' roll roots. Their solution? To radically reinvent themselves as art rockers and create a fantasy concept album / soundtrack to a proposed sword and sorcery movie (that unfortunately never happened) called The Elder. Not surprisingly, it was a complete failure. We'll revisit the KISS of the early 80s and examine their weirdest album - Music From 'The Elder' - and see how a new drummer helped them claw their way back to claim their hard rock crown. Will you take "The Oath"R. Alan SilerChris Seckinger5:00pm SaturdayMake a Moving Madeye Moody EyeJoin Chris LoPresto as he shows you how to make a Moving Madeye Moody eye! This class is limited to 15 people, but there may be some “Take and Make” parts and instructions for a lucky few to pick up and work on at their home! Come early! Chris LoPresto2:00pm SaturdayMake Your Own BowtruckleCreate your very own friendly bowtruckle. He's bendable and poseable and rides in your pocket!Heather Hartman11:00am Saturday & 2:00pm SundayMake Your Own Golden Snitch Create your very own golden snitch! We'll lead you through the process of making a snitch that can be worn as a necklace, turned into an ornament, or anything else your imagination can think of.Heather Hartman8:00pm Friday & 1:00pm SaturdayMiddle Earth Team TriviaTest your team's knowledge of Tolkien trivia in the popular three round barroom trivia format. The trivia will be based ONLY on the books. Prizes and bragging rights are on the line!Matt SteffneyJohn Adcox8:00pm SaturdayMinute to Win It: Fandom ChallengeIn this game show, based on the hit international game show franchise Minute to Win It, contestants get 1 minute to name as many answers for a particular subject as they can. Subjects will range from characters, spells, and locations across multiple fandoms. There will be several 1 v 1 matchups during the panel to allow for as many people to play as possible!Mark AbelAbbie Lyday John Adcox7:00pm FridayMrs. Weasley Witch and StitchBring your current WIP (work in progress) and your Harry Potter knowledge to this open Witch and Stitch. We will gather around and discuss everything and anything Harry Potter as we knit, stitch, draw, hook, color or whatever crafty rabbit hole you go down. Attendees will be responsible for bringing a craft to do as none will be provided. You don’t need to have a craft in order to participate in the discussion. A great way to make magical friends! Lori Mages7:00pm FridayMudbloods, Muggles & NoMagics- Discrimination in the World of Harry Potter1Continuing the “Harry Potter Psychology” trend of the past few years, this panel will tackle way J.K. Rowling wrote different prejudices in the books. Blood purity vs. nomaj/muggle interaction bans and why/how each one was valued/enforced in their respective countries, as well as the evolution of certain characters and their views through the course of the novels will all be discussed. Robyn BriggsOlivia SeckingerChris Seckinger2:00pm SaturdayMushroom CookeryA favorite of J.R.R. Tolkien, come join this class and see what culinary treats can be made from marvelously magical mushrooms! (Disclaimer: These are just regular mushrooms. Actual magical mushrooms can be found at panels run by Timothy Leary and Tommy Chong.)Belle Dragon2:00pm SaturdayMusical JeopardyCalling all music nerds! Do you love Disney music, musicals, and movie soundtracks? Can you recognize a TV show by its theme song? If so, join us for Jeopardy with a musical twist. Where all the clues are song clips, and you have to guess where they come from to win points. Veronica SwannTraci Swann Dena Woods6:00pm SaturdayMusical's Musical BINGOCome play a classic favorite with a musical twist. Match the short snippets of your favorite songs from Disney, Pixar, Broadway, etc. with the show title until... BINGO. You win! Stephanie Haigh Gabi HaighRenee Schissler11:00am SaturdayNaNoWriMo Creative Writing SpaceAs in years past, there will be a quiet space dedicated to those attendees who are working hard on their novels. Use the table, sit in comfortable chairs, lie on the floor….whatever you need to get those creative juices flowing!10:00pm SaturdayNaNoWriMo Pizza PartyBack by popular demand! NaNoWriMo writers bring your appetite because the pizza party is back! This event will take place in the NaNoWriMo area on the bottom floor. Please let Robyn know if you are coming so that she can order enough pizza (r.c.briggs21@)! The party will be capped at 25, so get your RSVP in now!Robyn Briggs8:00pm SaturdayNiffler EggsThose cute critters can’t resist shiny objects. Create your own small, sparkling egg, just to tempt them. Renee Hess12:00 SaturdayNo Sew ScarfNot one to knit or sew? Need a quick? way to free a house elf? No problem! Come join us and make your own no sew scarf to keep you warm this fall and winter, while you hang out in the common room studying for your OWLS. We'll have all the house colors to choose from. Materials will be provided.?? Dawn Hilton 10:00am SaturdayNoise Complaint presents: Avengers Civil War: Magic Kingdom Takedown!This fully choreographed tap dance show features improv acting and an amazing soundtrack as the characters of the MCU take you on a rhythmic journey to places you would never expect. The Avengers team is divided as they learn that they are now overruled by...the Mouse. It appears that Disney now owns the Avengers, and this pits Captain America against his teammate, Iron Man. Factions are formed, and they battle it out. Will either side ever let it go?Noise Complaint6:00pm SaturdayNoise Complaint presents: Kingdom HeartsNoise Complaint takes you on a journey with a fully-choreographed tap dance show following your favorite Kingdom Hearts characters as they search for their long lost friend, Sora! He's been saying he would be back for years, and recently we've heard rumors that he's returned! Join these cosplayers as they tap dance all over the universe looking for their friend!Noise Complaint8:00pm FridayNoise Complaint presents: The Magic of 90s CartoonsNoise Complaint presents a high energy, fully-choreographed tap dance show set to the theme of old school cartoons! Characters like Quailman (Doug), Dot and Bubbles all band together to find the right kind of magic to get them out of this dreary forgotten world known as syndication! This is a hilarious and upbeat dance show that will both captivate you and have you jumping out of your seats to dance along!Noise Complaint1:00pm SundayOne Magical KnightCONjuration has been infiltrated by a Knight with powers beyond reckoning! Be on the lookout for this mysterious figure wearing full armor, robes, cowl, and perhaps a featureless mask as he performs feats of prestidigitation that will amaze and astound anyone that finds him and asks to be astounded, amazed or shown an impossibility!? A crystal ball in one hand…… a deck of cards in the other…… this puzzling figure will fill the halls of CONjuration with MAGIC all weekend!? Philip SaccoAll WeekendOrigami: Paper Magic!The ancient practice of paper art is wondrous and magical! Join us in the Imaginarium and learn how to make Harry Potter themed origami art!Sabine Scholz?????????????????????Aaron Myerson3:00pm Saturday & 3:00pm SundayThe Patronus and Other Animal Guides Our Patronus represents our soul at its deepest core, but how much do we really know about the meaning behind our spirit animals? And how do they relate to our Familiars, which may NOT be the same animal as our patronus? Is there a link to totems or other guides throughout other cultures? Let's sink our teeth into this mystical topic! And who knows? It may teach us more about ourselves and those around us!Ellie Raine GRSAbbie Lyday10:00am SaturdayPeriod CorsetryCorset making can be challenging. Making it accurate to the time period of your costume may impose yet another snag for the project. Expert shares period specific knowledge. DIY tips, and crafting shortcuts for producing great results the first time around.Pamela Cole4:00pm FridayThe Pod Has Been CastHave you been wanting to start your very own podcast? Do you think the world is ready to hear your voices over the airwaves? Join Potterless Podcast host Mike Schubert as he gives advice on how to create a podcast for any topic with a fandom.Mike Schubert 6:00pm Friday & 3:00pm SundayPotion Making 101Come join Professor Snape and his bartender assistants in the Great Hall Promenade for lessons in creating an assortment of potent and non-potent potables. Bring notetaking materials! Potion books not required. Christi WhitneyAngela Seckinger7:00pm FridayPotter Watercolor PaintingThis activity is a fully guided experience to paint a beautiful Potter inspired canvas. Guests will be walked through the process step by step with an artist on creating a magical art masterpiece. No previous painting experience is required and all ages are welcome. Watercolor paper and painting supplies will be available, but feel free to bring your own higher quality supplies if you desire. Class size limited to 20 people.Belle DragonAna Torres 4:00pm SaturdayPotterless Podcast Live Mike Schubert from the Potterless Podcast will be interviewing Brian Ross (Draco and the Malfoys) LIVE! Come join these two multitalented people as they discuss the Harry Potter series utilizing the comedic deep dive style many have come to know and love from the Potterless podcast! Mike Schubert 5:00pm SaturdayPrisoner of Azkaban: A 20 year sentencePrisoner of Azkaban turned 20 this year (and the movie turned 15). Come talk about the book that introduced so many important pieces of the overall story, the one book without Voldemort, the drastic changes in the film series, and if nothing else, that mysterious ticking noise.Britt LeverettDan NewcombeKelley M. Frank10:00am SaturdayProfessor Sprout's Magical PlantsHumans have been using magical plants for both healing and spell casting for thousands of years. What type of magical and dangerous plants would Professor Sprout have used? Archaeological sites along the coast of Briton reveal caches of plants used by early Druids. Many of the plants have healing properties, are deadly toxins, or have “mystical” qualities. Join a professional archaeologist and learn about this ancient Herbology. Dea Mozingo Gorman2:00pm SundayQuibbler QueriesJoin us as we present multiple fan theories from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beast universes. These theories could be as wild as Kreacher being the true father of Vincent Crabbe, or as horrifying as how a Horcrux is made. After each theory is presented the panelist and audience will work together to debunk or provide more evidence toward the theory. Come prepared with theories of your own to share and discuss!?Hannah CohenAbbie Lyday Ana Torres11:00am SundayReady... set... write... ACTION!Are your action sequences thrilling?! Clearly written?! Entertaining?! Let's find out! Come watch selected panelists with martial arts/theater backgrounds act out your action scenes to see if your prose flows freely or lacks clarity! Receive feedback with this visual aid on how to improve that scene! *submissions are on a first-come-first-serve basis prior to the convention with a limited number of 10 entries accepted. Scenes must be 2-3 minutes long when spoken aloud. Entrants must be okay with having a short excerpt of their writing read aloud to the audience and panelists.* Were you too late to submit? Come join the fun anyway and enjoy the show! You may still learn a thing or two! "Ellie RaineDavid Sherrer Kelly MelvilleChristi Whitney1:00pm SaturdayRetro City Warfare: Supernatural Smackdown Retro city is known as a sprawling metropolis, but few know what lurks in the wooded areas around the city...until now! The mysteries of the woods knows no bounds, with people and creatures from all over the world appearing at random. One minute you could see Sam and Dean, and the next the Predator might be facing off against Jason! The one thing we can say for certain is this: don't get in the middle of their battles, or the Withering Woods may claim your soul. Magic and monsters come out at night, and RCW is proud to present them in a stage combat spectacular never seen before! Shinobi School9:00pm SaturdayReturn of the N.E.W.T.Prof. Scholastica Maxima has returned from her sabbatical in the Misty Mountains to present another Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test aka The N.E.W.T. As previously, it is open to all Magical and Muggle individuals who wish to have their magical knowledge certified. All questions and answers are sourced only from the 7 books of the Harry Potter saga by J.K. Rowling. All participants will receive a lovely Certificate of Completion. This year's test will include a Spell Casting component, so bring your wands and your quills!Michele Anne Riolo2:00pm SaturdayThe Saga of the Shining EmblemThe Saga of the Shining Emblem is a one-of-a-kind Improvised story-telling experience, heavily influenced by the Role-Playing greats of old. Each performance, one lucky audience member is chosen to be The Hero. They are then guided through an adventure by one actor serving as narrator and all other NPCs they encounter on their journey. Their quest? To find the Shining Emblem, an object of unlimited power capable of granting any wish. How they find it (or if they even bother to quest at all) is totally up to them! It’s an unbelievable, unforgettable, unimaginable adventure all made up on the spot! All set to a live score! Matthew SchottSam KesslerSarah Walker6:00pm FridaySecond Breakfast with The HobbitJoin us at 9:00am on Saturday morning to watch the 1977 Rankin/Bass animated version of The Hobbit starring Orson Bean, Richard Boone, John Huston, Otto Preminger and Glenn Yarbrough as the Balladeer. The hotel will have breakfast foods available for purchase right outside the Crystal Cave. Angela Seckinger Chris Seckinger9:00am SaturdaySecret VoldemortIn this hidden identity party game, players assume roles of members of Dumbledore’s Army or Deatheaters, with one player becoming Voldemort. To win the game, both parties are set to competitively enact the policies of their sides at the Ministry of Magic, respectively, or complete a secondary objective directly involving Voldemort. Olivia Seckinger9:00pm Friday & 8:00pm SaturdaySecrets of the Runestones – Author ReadingThe Secrets of the Runestones is a mystical foray into the world of Preclarium. You’ll be drawn into the character diversity, such as Dorian, the half-dwarf whose life’s desire is to forge the world’s greatest blade. The wild elf Razuul, who reigns supreme as an arena fighter, battles to gain his freedom. Clarissa, the young High Priestess, hastily makes a harrowing mistake with dire consequences. Once you capture the elemental secrets of the runestones and their magical effect in Preclarium, the dynamic will leave you wanting more.??Dennis Medbury11:00am SaturdaySFX Makeup 101Special Effects makeup can bring your costume to the next level, but where do you begin? In this panel we will discuss basics such as safety, adhesives, prosthetic application, liquid latex, and FX gelatin application in order to create a creepy or grizzled appearance. Robyn Whitt10:00am SundayShogi- Japanese Chess - is it superior to European Chess?Shogi is an unchanged form of Chess developed in Japan in the 1400’s. This panel will discuss the pieces and how to play Shogi, display a sample game, and offer participants an opportunity to play against others.Philip SaccoKat Retro3:00pm FridayShort Stories Aren't Thin Novels Writing a short story is a different skill from writing a novel. You have to start faster and get done sooner, but still tell a story with all the required components. Our panel of writers will talk about their love of this challenging art form, and how they tell tall tales with short stories.Darin BushBen HerrMarlena Frank4:00pm SundayThe Silmarillion Under the BedLove Tolkien but worried some of his work may be…. difficult to read? Wish you were a Tolkien scholar, afraid to take that next step? This panel is for you because you know just the right amount of information! Join the panel hosts and fellow readers for a discussion of how to more easily appreciate The Professor's most ambitious literary achievement.Dan NewcombeMatt SteffneyCelia SullivanLynn Ford4:00pm SundaySing along with Steven Universe! Jacob and Christie will play video on projector of songs from Steven Universe show and audience will sing along with the songs. Christie Mowery Jacob SeckingerEddie Mowery 8:00pm SaturdaySirius Black: The Man, the Myth, the LegendFriend, brother, blood traitor, fugitive, godfather. Sirius Black plays many roles throughout the Harry Potter series. Was he a good man? What was his impact on Harry and the rest of the order? Did the movies do him justice? Lizzy McCullers Jay Littman Cassandra Stowe Judy Gabl1:00pm SaturdaySongs of the Arrow-FieldsMount up and join author C. S. Marks in the Jittery Wizard for a reading of three of her celebrated horse archery poems.C.S. Marks3:00pm SaturdaySorting Chilling Adventures of SabrinaIs Sabrina Spellman a Gryffindor? Is Harvey a Ravenclaw? Is Hilda a Hufflepuff? We don’t think so either……or do we? Come help us sort the characters from this fantastic series into the houses of Hogwarts!Olivia SeckingerErin McGourn Chris SeckingerMargaret A. Robbins Jeff Smith7:00pm FridaySorting Disney VillainsCaptain Hook, Gaston, Hades, Jafar, Lady Tremaine, Maleficent….despite what we are lead to believe, not all villains are Slytherin. Let’s figure out in which Hogwarts Houses the villains of Disney belong!Olivia SeckingerChris SeckingerHannah Cohen Ana Torres Abbie LydayAmanda Murray7:00pm SaturdaySorting Doctor WhoLiterally….sorting the Doctor and his 14 personalities. The last time we sorted the Doctor we came to the conclusion that this is the most well-balanced character to ever appear on television. Will the attendees at CONjuration 2019 come to the same conclusion?Chris SeckingerR. Alan SilerDonalyn VaughnAmanda Murray1:00pm SaturdaySorting Dreamworks DragonsIs Hiccup a Hufflepuff? Is Astrid a Gryffindor? Let's discuss the Dreamworks: Dragons characters and discover which Hogwarts Houses they belong in!Ellie RaineDarin Bush2:00pm SundaySorting Dresden FilesIs Harry a Gryffindor, or a Slytherin? Would Butters have ended up in Ravenclaw? Come discuss these and more! Thom DeSimoneErin DeSimoneRobyn BriggsDarin M. Bush9:00pm FridaySorting FireflyTake a seat, raise your hand,Tell me where they all should land.We do care, our mind’s free,Doesn’t mean that we’ll agree. Here's the place, you should be,While we sort Serenity. Chris SeckingerMargaret A. RobbinsScott AshJohn AdcoxJeff Smith4:00pm FridaySorting Hat Incompetent or Precogniscent?Was the Sorting Hat made to see into the future? Did it position children into houses like pieces on a chess board? Or is it just incompetent, and that is why you "can choose' your House in a pinch?Thom DeSimoneErin DeSimone Darin M. BushOlivia SeckingerEllie Raine5:00pm SaturdaySorting Scooby-DooAt fifty years old, isn’t it time that Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma, and even Scrappy-Doo, Scooby-Dum, Yabba-Doo, Scooby-Dee were properly sorted into the houses of Hogwarts?Chris SeckingerMcCannon VaughnJeff SmithOlivia Seckinger4:00pm SundaySorting Star WarsMay the Force be with us all as we sort through iconic characters such as Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, and, if you’re really good, R2D2 and C3P0!Chris SeckingerScott AshJohn AdcoxJeff Smith3:00pm SundaySortingthe ZodiacAre Taurus Hufflepuff? Are Virgo Slytherin? Come participate in the Zodiac Sorting to place the Zodiac signs into the Hogwarts House you think they belong in!Ellie RaineMcCannon VaughnOlivia SeckingerChris SeckingerRachel Hortert8:00pm FridaySorting Veronica MarsThe complex characters of this amazing show are sure to bring out discussions of epic proportions! Where will we put Logan? What house would best suit Weevil? And, for goodness sake, which house qualities does Veronica best exemplify?Olivia SeckingerChris SeckingerHannah CohenMargaret A. RobbinsAmanda Murray10:00am SundaySpinoffs Are ComingSoon the cameras will roll (and heads too, considering the fandom). What can we expect from the proposed spin-offs of the massively popular series Game of Thrones? Come help us dig through the rumor mill and see if we can discover the direction that Hollywood has planned for sequels or prequels of one of the most celebrated series of all times.Darin Bush????????? Thom DeSimone11:00am SundaySpirits of HogwartsHogwarts is full of ghosts, spirits, and poltergeists. They teach classes, haunt bathrooms, and are even house mascots. Where did they all come from? Why are they all there? Are ghosts and spirits that common in the magical world? Come get spooky with us and discuss some of the most fascinating inhabitants of our favorite wizard school. Lizzy McCullers Jay Littman Kelley Frank8:00pm SaturdayStar Wars: Is the Force Magical?Finally, a subject that allows us to include Star Wars in a regular, non-sorting panel! So much discussion. So many arguments. What is your take on this subject? Where do you fall on the spectrum? Is it science, is it magic….or is it both? Bring your best debate face and let’s throw down! Only canon material allowed (MOVIES ONLY….not books….not comics…..not web pages). Chris SeckingerScott AshJeff SmithDarin Bush4:00pm SaturdayThe Storyteller’s Toolbox Whether you’re writing a novel, a screenplay, a game, or even a business presentation, you’re telling a story. There are tools available to help you do just that, including character, adversity, world building, and structure. This talk isn’t about formula rules; it’s about the tools you have available to tell more engaging stories.John Adcox 1:00pm SundayStranger Things Zombicide(GOES IN THE GAMING SECTION)Starcourt Market is grody to the max with zombies. Once again, the kids from Hawkinswood Knight School are called upon to hack and slash their way to safety. Join the GM for a game of CMON'S Zombicide with Stranger Things promo miniatures. Ice cream and New Coke not included.Matt SteffneySupernatural Trivia!Join us for restaurant style trivia about Supernatural (2005), the TV show. Create a team of up to five to compete for prizes. How well do you know the saga of the Winchester boys? Oh, don't forget to bring PIE!Amanda MurrayBaka OverlordKierstan Mullinax4:00pm SaturdayTabletop RPG Design TutorialA primer on how to self-publish your game and the pitfalls associated with that endeavor.?The panelists will also showcase their own games and delve briefly into the design elements that set them apart and help to promote commercial appeal.?Chris MillerM Jason Graham12:00pm SundayThat's My Disorder! Mental Health Represented in MediaPanelists with diagnosed mental illness will discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of how their mental health is represented in popular media and fandoms. Each panelist will give examples and then welcome the audience to join in a discussion about how to (and not to) represent mental illness in our media.Kath MeyersLeigh Smith Jay LittmanMargaret A. Robbins4:00pm SundayThermoplastics 101This panel will go over the basics of working with thermoplastics from Worbla to Thibra. These, often intimidating, materials can help up your cosplay and prop game! We will go over what tools are needed to work with these materials, the benefits of different types of thermoplastics, and how to prime and paint them! Robyn Whitt12:00pm SaturdayTikTok: The World of Wizards, Artists, and CosplayTikTok is a short-form, video-sharing app for creating and sharing 15-second videos on any topic and has become a fun place for cosplayers and artists to showcase their talents and creative works. Join Christi J. Whitney, YA fiction author will chat, provide tips and tricks for making videos, share info on the HP and cosplay community, networking, building brands, and sharing positive stories of how TikTok works for you.Christi J. WhitneyOlivia Seckinger11:00am SaturdayTips & Tricks for Cosplay CostumesDo you want to know how to use cosplay material to make a fantastic costume? There are techniques for spandex, leather, pleather, and other odd fabrics that can be the difference between fitting and being absolutely awful. Learn interfacing, needles, thread, and anything else in the construction of cosplay costumes.Pamela Cole11:00am SaturdayTo Tell the Truth….or Not!NC-17As in previous years, each member of our author panel will be taking story starters and using it to either tell a true story about their lives or to weave an intricate lie. Will the audience know which of the stories is true and which is false? Who will reign as the Story-telling champion of Conjuration 2019?Warning: This year we will not be using “filters”. Language and content may not be appropriate for younger audiences.Chris SeckingerBen HerrMandy Burkhead9:00pm SaturdayTolkien's LegacyThis panel will be a brief overview of J.R.R. Tolkien's effect on modern fantasy featuring notable contemporaries and detractors and a speculative forecast into the new Amazon Middle Earth show in development. Panel is open to audience commentary on both Tolkien's broader effect in the genre as well as possible details in the Amazon Series.Lynn FordGinger Potter4:00pm FridayTolkien's Middle EarthJoin us for an examination of memorable events in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium and notable influences on his work.Lynn FordJohn Adcox10:00am SundayTom Bombadil, Gandalf, and The EntsThis panel will discuss the writings of JRR Tolkien and focus on the characters of Tom Bombadil, Gandalf, and The Ents.Ed Bounds11:00am SundayToucan Dubh See specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Ian O'Donnell Linda Hoopes Adam Bern Erika Nagel4:00pm Saturday & 12:00pm SundayThe Trial of Severus SnapeThe Half Blood Prince may have switched to the good side before the end of the war, but does he deserve our praise and admiration? Come hear us discuss if giving Harry the sword of Gryffindor makes up for trying to poison Neville’s toad, and help us decide if Snape deserves the title of “Bravest Man I’ve Ever Known.” Hannah CohenAna Torres Abbie Lyday Mark AbelLydia Sherrer 9:00pm FridayTsunkineko - Ancient Japanese Fabric MethodsLearn Tsunkineko, the ancient Japanese technique of dyeing and stenciling fabrics. You will be able to take home a sample you make during the panel. Sample supplies will be provided for your use in the panel. Fun for all ages. Information will be available on where to purchase your own inks, stencils, and other supplies.Pamela Cole12:00pm SundayVerily, A New Hope! Shakespeare is obviously magical….have you read his works? We’ve been told (by some) that the Force is magical. Well, we are going to combine the two! Enjoy a Shakespearean table reading of Star Wars “A New Hope”, from the book, Verily, A New Hope. Our panelists, picked from various performers and friends at Conjuration and a few attendees will be chosen for parts also!! Lots of laughs and shenanigans are sure to ensue!! Christie MoweryLeah Hamm Eddie Mowery Chris Seckinger Danny CookCatie OsbornKelly MelvilleSunny ThayerKirsten VaughanScott Vaughan Mallory VanceMegan MarkhamGinger Potter11:00am SundayWand HoldersSo you have your wand, but no way to carry it?? Falls out of your wizard robe, pokes out from your pocket?? Well no more! Join us and make your very own wand holder. We'll have all the house colors to choose from. Materials will be provided. Dawn Hilton 6:00pm SaturdayWearing His Ring: Author Reading w/ Q&A Hear from author Alledria Hurt as she reads from her YA Fantasy "Wearing His Ring" and then have a Q&A with the author. Have you ever wanted to know where the ideas come from? Just ask.Alledria Hurt10:00am SaturdayWEIRDOLOGYDoctor Osborn’s Freak Out Your Friends Magic WorkshopSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Darrell Osborn12:00pm SaturdayWEIRDOLOGYDoctor Osborn’s Really Twisted Balloon ClassSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel!Darrell Osborn3:00pm SundayWe're Not Keeping the Secrets: Let's Talk Cursed Child? ?????? Come listen to us discuss our experience seeing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on stage. We will discuss our expectations going in, and how the production did, or did not, change our perspective on the script as a whole. The audience is free to ask us questions about our experience and contribute their feelings pertaining to the Cursed Child.??Hannah CohenAna TorresChristi Whitney3:00pm SundayWhat -IS- this thing called MeadBeing the oldest known alcoholic beverage to man hasn’t kept mead from falling out of vogue due to much cheaper to produce wine and distilled spirits. However, mead is seeing a resurgence in popularity. Don’t be fooled by the commercial products labeled ‘Mead’ you may find in your local package store. Due to Federal codes and a total misunderstanding of the product, virtually all commercial mead is produced and sold as a ‘honey wine.’ Roman Daze Meadery has been producing mead for over 30 years and will show you what the ancients truly called ‘The Nectar of the Gods.’ This year we will prepare Pineapple Melomel for the first time, while we enjoy sampling the standard mead and spiced mead we made last year!!Philip SaccoKat Retro MamaK Mad Hatter2:00pm SaturdayWhat Will We Find in the Next Fantastic Beasts Movie?We need someone who loves to read proposed info and spoilers and the like DESCRIPTION?Darin BushHannah Cohen8:00pm FridayWheel?of Time TV show The Wheel of Time, Robert Jordan's magnum opus, is making the jump from the page to the screen on Amazon Prime. Are you Excited? Scared? Pessimistic? Nervous? Mark me down as E for all of the above. What do you think should/shouldn't/can't/must they cut, or expand on? Come discuss your fears, and excitement with us. Thom DeSimone Erin DeSimone Darin Bush Dan Newcombe3:00pm SundayWitch Weekly's Winning Fairy TalesJoin us as we listen to the wonderful winning words from Witch Weekly's Writing Contest! These authors worked hard and wove intricate fairy tales of their very own. Relax and enjoy as they are read aloud and shared with the world.Ryn Bunn11:00am SundayWitches in Doctor WhoDoctor Who has included witches or witch-like figures many times over the years, including seers, prophetesses, necromancers, Shakespeare's Weird Sisters, and the 17th century Pendle witch trials. We'll look at these examples and others and discuss how these characters have been portrayed in various ways throughout the history of the show. R. Alan Siler10:00am Sunday Wizard Wrock JamJoin Draco and the Malfoys, Blibbering Humdingers, and Hawthorn and Holly as they jam on each other’s songs and other Wizard Wrock classics!Draco and the MalfoysBlibbering HumdingersHawthorn & Holly1:30pm SaturdayWizarding World of Burlesque You may not know it, but there is a secret, sexy, world that exists around us… one that will sometimes affect us in marvelous ways. Soon, the thin veil that separates us will be broken. WITCHES AND WIZARDS ARE COMING! Welcome to the Potterverse Burlesque show, The Wizarding World of Burlesque! Join Dumbledore as he leads you through some of the sexiest moments in the history of the Wizarding World!See your favorite characters from everyone age onstage, performing for YOU! This includes Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and Hogwarts Mystery!This show will be 18+, and IDs will be checked at the door.Anne Tully10:30pm FridayWizarding World: History of Movement Show N.E.W.T. exams are just around the corner at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Albus Severus is staying up late studying! Join him and his friends in the Great Hall for a retelling of the History of Magical Movement throughout the Wizarding World. Come see aerial arts, acro, parkour and dance as your favorite Wizarding World characters come to life like you've never seen before!Shinobi School10:00am SundayThe WORD according to PotterThis panel will examine the fandom of Harry Potter and other fantasy literature and their similarities to various religious stories and beliefs. Our panel, consisting of different religious theologians, will discuss these similarities to their various religious faiths.Carlos AugerFather Bryan SmallValerie Chambers Earl Finley4:00pm SaturdayWorlds of Rick RiordanCome join our panelists as they (and you!) explore the world according to Rick Riordan which is filled with Gods and Goddesses, demigods, magicians, the dead, the undead and monsters escaped from hell.Jeff Smith Jacob SeckingerGinger Potter2:00pm SundayWriting Inspirations (Why Did You Start?) "We do not write because we want to; we write because we have to." -Somerset Maugham. Do you remember that moment where you decided to become a writer, and why? Better yet, do you remember that moment where you read something and thought, "I can do better than that!" We do.Darin BushBen HerrBelle DragonDennis Medbury6:00pm FridayYule BallSee specially featured ad in the Spellbound Sentinel! John Paul Stout(DJP)8:00pm Saturday ................
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