Abbott's Magic Get Together questions

[Daniel Wilson]

I grew up about an hour from Colon, Michigan (near the American Museum of Magic in Marshall), and still live within easy driving distance of the area.  I've always enjoyed watching magic and cardistry; although I never developed the necessary skills to perform it myself, I've still been fascinated by the art and its history.  For many years I've toyed with the notion of attending the Magic Get Together festival, even if it's purely at the level of a spectator.  This year, I've finally decided to go, especially since I learned that Richard Turner will be one of the performers and speakers in attendance.

For those of you magicians who've gone to the Get Together, what would you suggest a novice focus on?  Would it be worth attending any of the lectures, even if I'm not a practitioner?

[Don Boyer]

Speaking not as someone who's been to one of those events but as someone who knows a little bit about magic and card manipulation, GO SEE RICHARD TURNER!  He's one of the best card men alive today if not the best, despite being legally blind, and he's not getting any younger - opportunities to see a living legend don't come every day!