Weekend of Wisdom - Live in Las Vegas
Join us for a weekend of wisdom! Spend quality time in small groups with some of the greatest magic teachers in the world. Explore the deep wisdom of the philosophers of magic.
The original vision of Mystery School was to create a safe place for serious play and a deep study of magic. For the first few years, 30 people met for three days in a secret location. Over the years, that grew and grew to over 100 students attending.
Here is your chance to experience the roots of the tree of wisdom: old-school, small-group style!
Daytime Events
Lively discussions, thought-provoking lectures, inspirational performances, and share YOUR magic. Small group conversations, Library and Museum explorations, and mysterious surprises!
Evening Events
Special events will be planned, including magic, mystery, and special guests,
Take-Aways
In addition to our wonderful programming (shows, talks, and new magic), you will also create or renew deep friendships, all of which will reinvigorate and inspire your magic. You will also receive:
* A Mystery School Grimoire, filled with your favorite secrets.
The Grimoire is a collection of essays and thoughts, and a place for your personal reflections on the weekend. This is a book you will return to again and again, to reflect on the teachings that will be shared with you over the weekend.
In our effort to create a safe and healthy space you will be provided with a collectible water bottle that you may keep as part of your experience here at the Magic & Mystery School. This is a high-quality water bottle that you will use for many years to come.
* The Mystery School Membership Emblem, given only to those who attend the School.
* Certificate of Participation, specially created for the Weekend of Wisdom, suitable for framing.
You will also gain access to Mystery School's secret online groups. This is a private online space, where our students gather to share thoughts, secrets, resources, and magic.
Every student will have access to the incredible Mystery School “Library of Secrets” and will get to explore the “Museum of Curiosities.”
We are working to make this a deeply fulfilling and memorable experience. Space is limited to 20 people, so register now.
Working Schedule
(Subject to change)
Friday, October 14, 2022
9:30am: Arrive, check-in, hellos
10:00: Opening Show
10:40: Grand Council of the Magi
11:40: Keynote #1: Larry Hass
12:30: Lunch
1:45: Magic First!
2:15: Small Group Sharing #1: Convivial Conversation and Magic Teaching
3:00: Personal Time and Reflection
3:30: What Gifts Did You Bring?
4:30: Special Event
5:30: The Closing Mystery
5:30-7:30: Dinner with wise friends
7:30-9:30: An Evening of Deep Mystery
9:30: Sweet Dreams!
Saturday, October 15, 2022
9:30am: Library Time
10:15: Opening Show
10:45: Grand Council of the Magi
11:45: Small Group Sharing #2: Convivial Conversation and Magic Teaching
12:30: Lunch
1:45: Magic First!
2:15: Keynote #2:
3:15: Personal Time and Reflection
3: 45: What Gifts Did You Bring?
4:45: The Closing Mystery
5:00-7:30: Dinner with wise friends
7:30-9:30: Evening Event
9:30: Sweet Dreams!
Sunday, October 16
10:30: Opening Show
11:00: Grand Council of the Magi
11:45: Small Group Sharing #3: Convivial Conversation and Magic Teaching
12:30: Lunch
1:45: Magic First!
2:15: Keynote #3: Jeff McBride
3:15: Personal Time and Reflection
3:30: Closing Council
4:00: The Final Mystery
The House of Mystery COVID-19 Policy, Revised April 27, 2022
Health & Safety issues are our top priority as the House of Mystery opens for the 7-Day Master Class, June 20-26, 2022. Working with the current CDC guidelines and our own medical advisor (Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz), here is the policy we will apply for this class.
1. Every participant, including the faculty and staff, must be “fully vaccinated” on the first day of the class, which means having completed the primary series of one’s selected vaccine at least two weeks prior to the event. We recommend, but do not require, that people are “Up to Date” on their vaccinations, which means having completed the primary series and having received one or more booster when eligible.
Proof of vaccination must be made by presenting either your “COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card” or a photograph of it. No exceptions will be made.
2. Each day of the event, participants will undergo symptom screening before being admitted to the House of Mystery. Should a participant have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, such as fever, coughing, runny nose, headache, or sore throat (among others), they will be asked to self-administer a rapid antigen test, such as BinaxNow (at the cost of $10.00). They will only be allowed to enter the House of Mystery if they have a clear negative test. Anyone who must discontinue the Master Class because of this will be refunded a percentage of their tuition for the day or days missed.
We recommend that participants travel with their own rapid antigen tests so they can self-administer a test at their hotel at the first sign of symptoms.
3. Assuming participants pass the daily symptom screening, mask use inside the House of Mystery is optional.
Thank you for understanding these important steps as we get together.
Presenters
Jeff McBride
In addition to his work as a performer, McBride is in demand as a teacher and lecturer for magicians and lay audiences.
Larry Hass, Ph.D.
Larry Hass is the Dean of the McBride Magic & Mystery School
Tobias Beckwith
Tobias Beckwith has worked for the last two decades as manager and producer for many of the world's leading magical performers.