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!
Events
Daytime events include lively discussions, thought-provoking lectures, inspirational performances, and an opportunity to share YOUR magic. Small group conversations, Library and Museum explorations, and mysterious surprises await! Special evening events are being planned, and will include magic, mystery, and special guests.
Our 2024 Weekend of Wisdom Guest of Honor: Brian Corrigan, aka Professor BC
Brian Jay Corrigan has lengthy professional theater credits, having performed with Katharine Hepburn and Terri Garr, originating the part of Pizarro in the long-running play South Sea (renamed Balboa), and touring with the professional company of Oliver! in the role of Charley Bates. He was even under consideration for the role of Luke Skywalker!
Brian is an internationally recognized, award-winning magician, who, along with Banachek and Christian Chelman, is an honorary lifetime member of the British Society of Mystery Entertainers (Psycrets) and, under the name “Professor BC,” is an inventor of magic whose work has been seen on every continent of the world except Antarctica.
As a Georgia Author of the Year, Georgia Board of Regents Professor of the Year, and senior professor of Renaissance literature at the University of North Georgia, Brian has scores of books and articles published in his field. As a mystery performer, he works in an exciting new theatrical art form called Living Biography, which weaves together performance, literature, and life history to create a unique form of entertainment, with authors and their works springing to life within the swirling mists of Brian’s magic.
Working Schedule (subject to change)
Friday, September 27, 2024
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, September 28, 2024
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: Special Guest Lecture
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, September 29, 2024
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 #2: Jeff McBride
3:15: Personal Time and Reflection
3:30: Closing Council
4:00: The Final Mystery
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.
* A Mystery School Collectible Water Bottle
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.
* Access to Secret Groups.
You will 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 also 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 18 people, so register now.
