Kenny Williamson

With respect to contact numbers and Telephone numbers for contacting IBM re the convention.

I don't see a contact method on the site, i assume you could get relevant details from your IBM ring.

The 'normal' IBM email and telephone are the ones i have listed above, they would be able to direct you to someone if you have questions.

The contact number for The Royal Sonesta Houston Galeria is Tel: +1 713.627.7600

You can book your hotel room through this page: https://ibmconvention.com/hotel/

Registration for the convention can be done through this page: https://www.magician.org/convention/online-registration-2025

The prices are on the mentioned registration page. There is a special charge for two events: the Order of Merlin luncheon and the Grand Banquet and Cabaret Show.

If you are an I.B.M. Member between the ages of 12-21, you can attend the Lance Burton Teen Seminar ABSOLUTELY FREE.

Dates for the Teen Seminar are  July 7-9, 2025, with an additional hour each day during the I.B.M Convention. 

We are ecstatic to announce that as well as the Lance Burton Teen Seminar being FREE, the convention will also be FREE to the first forty I.B.M. Youth Members under the age of 18 who register for the convention. You must register for both the Lance Burton Teen Seminar and the I.B.M. Convention.

The SCHEDULE for the convention is available on https://ibmconvention.com/schedule/

Magicians attending/ performing at the convention include:

Walter King, Jr., “The Spellbinder” is America’s premier Master entertainer of magic and illusion.
Marcus Eddie: Marcus Eddie is a multi award-winning magician who creates and performs magic everywhere from theaters and TV, to corporate and private events.
Liz Toonkel is an LA based magician and performance artist who combines sleight of hand magic with storytelling, comedy and animal activism.
Bébel is a living legend in card magic, based in Paris, France.
Javi Benitez, a world-renowned magician celebrated for his breathtaking sleight of hand and captivating persona, has garnered accolades from both audiences and fellow magicians alike.
Diego Vargas: Diego Vargas: is a comedy magician from Costa Rica.
Danny Orleans: As a corporate and trade show performer, Danny Orleans has presented hundreds of magic shows for business settings over the past 25 years.
Sean RaeVon Wilson: RaeVon is a variety artist who specializes in magic, aerial acrobatics, fire and flow art.
Giacomo Bigliardi – Giacomo Bigliardi is a leading name in the Italian card magic scene.
Gaia Elisa Rossi – Gaia Elisa Rossi is the youngest Italian magic champion and the only female to have ever won this title.
Zabrecky – Zabrecky is an enigmatic performer whose “odd man” character has surprised the magic world by combining irreverent dark humor, mentalism, and an artful use of elongated pauses in performances.
Nicole Cardoza – Nicole Cardoza is a magician, equity activist, and culture visionary who seamlessly blends the art of stage magic with the work of social justice to conjure a world where possibility knows no bounds.
Jared Kopf – Jared Kopf performs magic and interprets symbols all over the world.
Jon Allen – is an internationally respected magician.
Joan Dukore – has charmed audiences in Las Vegas and around the world for years.
Dan Sperry – Shock Illusionist Dan Sperry, widely acclaimed as “The Anti-Conjuror,” has left an indelible mark on the world of magic with his dark and edgy performances – infused with unhinged humor – engulfed in an aura of danger and unpredictability.
Justin Purcell – Justin Purcell hails from the mysterious land of Indiana.
Rachel Ling Gordon – Meet Rachel Ling Gordon, a prodigious young star hailing from New York.
Mervant Vera – is a magician and musician rolled into one.

You can find out more about these performers on the IBM Convention talent page: https://ibmconvention.com/talent/

If you want to know more about the competition, you can read requirements and information here:
https://ibmconvention.com/contest/

For magicians, the dealers registered as at the date i put this post up are:
DEALER
Antony Gerard Magic
Daytona Magic
David Jonathan Magic
I.B.M. Merchandise
Illusion Warehouse
Paul Richards Magic
Deviant Magik
Morgan Magic Lab.com
Magic and Cards
Losander, Inc.
Rostami Magic
Mirage Magic LLC