175 Years and Counting . . .

I fell in love with Colon, Michigan over 45 years ago and it's history is so fascinating. So you can imagine how excited I was when we were given a collection of hundreds of documents and photographs from Colon's early years. Thanks to Leonard Burnham for everything! What a find - a letter from A. Shelhaus, who founded Colon in 1831 - handwritten deeds and so much more including graduation books, memorabilia and such. We will be posting these items on our soon to be revamped website - www.colonmichigan.org - which gives you an insight into Colon's wonderful history.

Stay tuned!

More Pics From American Museum Of Magic

Beautfiul Carter Poster in entrance

Harry Blackstone's 'Jam' Cabinet

 Trunk Houdini escaped from in East River ~ Detroit, Michigan

Jerry Conklin's Castle Illusion

Gorgeous pieces donated by Walt Sheppard

Thurston's Girl Without A Middle

 Posters everywhere!

Will Rock's Find The Lady Cards

Neil Foster's Zombie

John Mulholland's Masks and Memorabilia

History In The Making - American Museum of Magic

We took the afternoon to visit one of magic's great treasures - The American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Michigan. So much history and so little time to spend this day but thanks to Denny Laub for the great tour. If you have never visited the museum do yourself a favor and check it out the next time you are in this area..it's only 35 miles from FAB Magic and the Magic Capital Of The World! Enjoy the pics...

 Sawing In Half Used by Doug Henning

Lots of Houdini Memorabilia

Front of the museum

Magic wand belonged to Robert' Houdin

More pics coming soon :)



Halloween in the Magic Capital

Halloween is my favorite time of the year and it's special when you see your grandkids all dressed up and having so much fun. Above Grandma getting Lilly ready as cowgirl to lasso the streets of Colon for some goodies and below is our newest grandbaby, Nadia, who wanted to show Riley how much cuter she was - of course she decided to take a cat ---er ---bunnynap while this pic was taken. 

The streets of Colon were full of hundreds of  little goblins and goblinettes. The costume judging contest was loads of fun at the elementary school. It was fun being the emcee and kudos go the Colon Lions Club for passing out the awards (and the doughnuts and cider) - We'll do it all again next year God willing. Hope you and your family had a safe Halloween as well.