#magic tradeshow

[exhibitorsdata12]

MAGIC Nashville Exhibitor List 2024

The MAGIC Nashville 2024 event is a highly anticipated fashion tradeshow that features a variety of apparel, accessories, and footwear collections. This event provides a platform for retailers to find their next bestsellers and connects fashion industry professionals from around the world.

[jworthingtonreview]

The Illuminating Impact of Backlit Graphics in Visual Communication

In the vast canvas of visual media, backlit graphics are the stars that literally shine. Their glow has become a central player in design evolution, creating a brighter, more captivating aesthetic that is turning heads and influencing consumer behavior like never before. But what is it about these illuminated graphics that make them such a potent tool in the creative’s arsenal? And how can graphic designers harness their radiant power to ensure their work stands out in a crowded marketplace, tradeshow floor, or exhibition hall?

Lighting the Way: Why Backlit Graphics Are Brilliant

Backlit graphics, with their radiant allure, are an undeniable showstopper. Designed to be illuminated from behind, these transformative displays have the ability to draw audiences in, infusing the visuals with an ethereal, almost magical quality that a plain poster or banner just can't match. It all boils down to the profound effect lighting has on the human psyche – contrast is heightened, colors are richer, and messages are boldly emphasized against the luminous backdrop. This results in increased visibility and memorability, two key metrics in any marketer's playbook.

The Science of Sight

It's not all mystique; there is a science to the preference we have for backlit graphics. The human eye is naturally drawn to bright, intense colors, which is why a backlit display can make a mundane message feel exciting. This isn’t happenstance; it's evolutionary psychology at work, responding to cues that suggest fertility, health, and life quality, all desirable traits by association. By playing with light and shadow, designers tap into these primal instincts, leveraging the emotional power of light to make a more persuasive visual argument.

A Support to the Story

Beyond simple visibility, backlit graphics have another significant advantage: they tell a story. When light is introduced to the design, it brings dynamics, creating depth and mood. For a brand, this means that a backlit graphic can communicate a narrative or evoke a feeling – be it the warmth of a home, the strive for innovation, or the promise of adventure. Unlike traditional 2D printed media, the third dimension brought by light can transform a stagnant image into a living, breathing part of an experience.

Illumination Innovation: Trends and Technologies

The use of backlit graphics in design is not a new concept, but how designers are pushing the boundaries of what's possible certainly is. LED technology has been a game-changer. Not only is it more energy-efficient, it also allows for thinner, more flexible light panels that can be integrated directly into the design, reducing the overall footprint and allowing for more creative freedom.

Stay on the Edge with Edge-Lit

One of the most exciting trends in backlit design is "edge-lit" technology, which utilizes the edge of transparent materials to carry the light, giving the graphic a uniform glow. This advancement has made it possible to create lighting effects that were once prohibitively expensive or technically challenging. Now, even the most complex of designs can be transformed into stunning backlit graphics.

Going Green with LED

Sustainability is a growing concern in the design industry, and LED-lit backlit graphics offer a way to be both visually impactful and environmentally friendly. With LEDs consuming a fraction of the power of traditional lighting, and lasting significantly longer, they are a win for the planet and for the bottom line.

Bringing It All Together

For designers and marketers, backlit graphics offer an unparalleled opportunity to engage and enchant. By understanding the way light interacts with the audience, and by keeping abreast of lighting technology, creatives can harness this medium to create designs that are not just seen, but felt. The illuminated path of backlit graphics is one of promise, a future where what's visual is also visceral – and always in the brightest light.

[professorpendark]

SEE THE MAN THEY CALL PROFESSOR PENDARK!

WRITER, HUMORIST, STORY TELLER, MAGIC, MENTALISM, MYSTICISM, ESCAPE, AND SIDESHOW!

THEATER, SCHOOL, TRADESHOW, CONVENTION, OR PRIVATE PARTIES.

REASONABLE RATES. FREE HANDMADE ART WITH BOOKINGS!

Also ask about PROFESSOR PENDARK'S SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND THEATER.

512-803-6460 OR b8man1971@gmail.com

[globaladvantag0]

May the magic of Eid bring you lots of happiness, prosperity and love. May you have a blessed and joyous celebration with your loved ones. Eid ul adha Mubarak!

Get Quotation Now Call: +91-09312344035 Email: electronicscare93@gmail.com Website: www.globaladvantage.co.in

GLOBAL_ADVANTAGE #eidaladha #eid #eidmubarak #eiduladha #happyeid #muslim #islam #bakraeid #ramadan #iduladha #BigCineEcpo2023 #Exhibition #TradeShow #Expo2023 #Chennai #August #success #Cinema #MultiplexDimmers #DigitalCinema #CinemaLighting #Automation #Cinemahall #Qube

[scottwellsmagic]

730: Seth Kramer - Floor Show

While in Quebec City, Canada, or F.I.S.M. we had a chance to sit down with trade show magician, Seth Kramer. With decades of experience behind the tradeshow booth, Seth know haw to deliver a corporate message in his “floor show”. He also is adept at close-up in hospitality rooms and corporate cocktail parties with the occasional stint of performing in restaurants.

Seth Kramer has a great set of lecture notes about trade shows that is a “must have” for any working or wanting to work trade shows. The “Confirmation Letter” or “contract” that is part of the notes is worth the price of the notes. You can Click Herew.trafficstoppers.com/handbook/ to visit or go to: https://www.trafficstoppers.com/handbook/

Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Now is the time to order your 16 month 2023 Magic calendar. Please follow this link to purchase your copy on Amazon and help the Magic Word Podcast!

[academyguide]

Why learn magic? Although magic is generally recognized as a fun hobby and popular form of entertainment, there's also a lot of value to be gained from learning and performing magic for others. Keep on reading to discover seven of the benefits of learning magic.1. (Re)discover the joy of learning.Want to learn how to read someone's mind? Read a book on magic and you'll discover the secrets behind reading minds and making any number of magical things happen. But, as you read the secrets, you might also get hooked on the psychology of magic, become captivated by the intricacies of stagecraft, enticed by business opportunities, find yourself hanging onto the edge of your seat as you read tales of rivalry and espionage, and more. Even if you're not keen on reading, give a magic book a try. Chances are you won't be able to put it down!2. Develop fine and gross motor skills.Although it is a misconception that a magician's hands move "quicker than the eye," it is true that performing magic requires coordination and control. Project Magic, a non-profit organization founded by internationally known illusionist David Copperfield, exemplifies how magic can be used to help improve dexterity, coordination, ranges of motion, balance and more. If you'd like to learn how to become involved in Project Magic or would like more information, you can call 1-785-270-4610.3. Build self-discipline.Practice and you'll see your skills progress. When you've mastered the mechanics of the trick, you can start scripting it. Stage it. Practice some more. Pick out a costume. Rehearse the trick by putting all of the elements together. When you're ready to perform, the ultimate reward will be your audience's astonishment and applause. Cultivate this disciplined approach to learning and there will be no limit to what you can achieve.4. Boost self-confidenceWhen performed successfully, a magic trick can generate a lot of positive attention and make you feel quite good. Be both humble and proud of what you are able to do. Continue to develop your special skill and see how you can use your talent to help bring joy to others.5. Improve interpersonal skillsThe process of learning magic is particularly suited to developing social-emotional skills. For example, someone learning magic may end up practicing verbal and nonverbal communication, presentation skills, developing a sensitivity to group dynamics or all of the above. In a recent study conducted by psychologist Richard Wiseman, students who were taught magic were significantly more social and confident than a control group of students who were taught a standard social and health education class. Notably, these interpersonal skills have real-world value and can be an asset when applied both inside and outside the classroom.6. Stimulate curiosity and creativityIn the words of Arthur C. Clarke, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Indeed, in order to remain relevant, magicians have worked hard to stay at the cutting edge of discoveries in theater, science, and technology. Long before robots and computers were invented, for example, magicians were already constructing automata, or self-operating machines. If you have every wondered, "What if... " or dreamed about ways to make the impossible possible, then you have begun thinking like some of the greatest magicians that have ever lived.7. Open doorsMagic is a skill that has utility in a wide range of contexts. Doctors, for example, often use magic tricks to help put young patients at ease. Businessmen use magic at tradeshows to distinguish themselves from the competition. Teachers have used magic as a tool for engaging students and illustrating important concepts. And scientists have studied magicians' techniques in order to gain new insight into how the human mind works.This article is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to describing the benefits of learning magic. So whether you are 6 or 96 years old, go forth and learn a magic trick or two.

You might be pleasantly surprised by the possibilities that appear. There's no telling where your journey in magic may lead you! Source by Evan Paquette

[dippedanddripped]

Magic Market Week part 13

[thetallcat]

2011 Cinder Block booth at MAGIC Tradeshow, Las Vegas. 

Cinder Block was a music merchandising company billed as a one-stop shop for tour, e-com, and online-retail. As Art Director I spearheaded a minor rebranding that focused more on that connection. 

This booth is good example of how we executed that connection. It was designed and built to resemble a small record shop, complete with a record bin which held shirt boards arranged like LP’s for browsing.

Banners featuring a live audience and the new branding make up the walls of the booth. The new logo is featured on the backdrop, as well as the signage on the mini checkout stand at left. It was applied as a vinyl decal on wood.

The table at center featured a quilt of Radiohead tees, and the 2011 catalogue which was designed to resemble a worn LP.

[foggyjack13]

BOOTH 506!!!! I have a whole stage, fog machine, laser show, CANDY and of course #magic COME AND SEE ME AT FEAR EXPO LIVE!!!! #🎃 #halloween #expo #Magician #tradeshow https://www.instagram.com/foggyjack13/p/CY3-5_blJJI/?utm_medium=tumblr

[geckowraps]

The most comprehensive fashion show in the United States - MAGIC 👠👜👕 Valfre Trade show display booth - installed by the Gecko Wraps team

[johnxsantos]

If you’re thinking of attending a trade show this year, watch this first.

[n41erp]

Trade Shows, including MAGIC, are just around the corner!

Hello Everyone,

We want to remind our brands that we will be onsite at MAGIC helping set up your N41 tradeshow system - contact us for an appointment. And check your inbox for our pre-show checklist.

January Highlights

If you want to be a Tradeshow Warrior, prepare for battle!  One thing we feel is super important to tradeshow success is preparation and planning. N41 presents How to Be a Trade Show Warrior, a 2-part series to guide you to victory on the floor. This one is a Keep and Repeat!

N41 Tech Support at MAGIC

Our highly professional tech support team will be onsite at MAGIC helping set up your N41 Apparel ERP tradeshow mobile app system - contact us for an appointment. 

Follow N41

Come & Socialize with Us! We are on Social Media. Share with us your images, events, news, wins, honors, achievements or new ventures. Tag us so we can reshare!

N41 Apparel ERP All-In-One system

We are experts in the business of technology that drives fashion apparel. Let’s talk about empowering your business with an all-in-one ERP System. Contact Sal Minicucci at sales@n41.com or call  (213) 738-1010 to set up a time to Meet at MAGIC Las Vegas. Hope to see you there!

[autoexpoafrica]

MALHOTRA ENGINEERING WORKS AT AUTOEXPO 2020 from 24 - 26 February (Mon, Tue, Wed), 2020 at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Entry is Free. Invitation available at: https://www.expogr.com/ethiopia/autoexpo/invitation.php

Established in the year 1960, now is among the leading manufacturers and suppliers of an unmatched range of car parts such as Wheel cylinder assy, Clutch cylinder assy, Master cylinder assy, Slave cylinder assy. front disk pin kit and aluminium casting. Visit their stand 156A AUTOEXPO ETHIOPIA.

For more information visit the event website at: https://www.expogr.com/ethiopia/autoexpo/

[unstoppabletracy]

Surprise! Look who I bumped into -International magician @mikedurzo #unstoppabletracy is opening speaker at #cmeexpo and she’s signing #bestseller #unstoppableyoubook for the first 150 #eventplanners Visit #tradeshow Booth 1134 You will be blown away with her fun palm puzzle; disarming limiting beliefs #exhibitors #eventtrends #emcee #nationalspeakersbureau #bespokenbureau #eventstoronto #meetingplanner #hrpa #magic #business #speakerspotlight #eventplanning #tradeshow #cmeexpo2019 #unstoppabletracy #speaker https://www.instagram.com/p/B1G3LhwFTrX/?igshid=scxg80a0k2g8

[blackflyshq]

Vegas tradeshows are going down next week. Come check us out at the Flyest show of all. “The @londonedge “😎 We will be writing orders and popping bottles so stop by. #flyfamily #blackflys #eyewear #sunglasses #magic #agenda #londonedgelasvegas #blackflysmatter #tradeshows (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/B09HZT9HoT3/?igshid=1rf7mib8envr5

[finsterhund]

A comprehensive guide to Heart of Darkness lost media. Fake, and real

a forward: there appears to be some sort of conflict between Eric Chahi and Frederic Savoir. Things Eric speaks about, Fred denies. However Eric generally has proof to support his side of things but Fred never provides such.

I will edit this as I go along. I intend to source things as best I can. I will not post it to a better website until it is adequately sourced.

I’m not currently planning to include press material, promotional renders, alternate releases of the final game, etc. here (yet!! that may change)

The Movie

What we know is true:

Dreamworks was interested in adapting Heart of Darkness as a feature-length computer animated movie. Predominant parties at play were Jeffery Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg. They invited several of the devs including Eric to the Dreamworks studio in LA, showed them Prince of Egypt storyboards, and toured them around. The movie was never made and development was never started.

According to Eric, the head of Virgin Interactive, Martin Alper repeatedly went to Paris to bother and harass him to abandon all work on the game and give the movie rights to Katzenberg. Eric didn’t want to throw away all that work and wanted to release the game first. Alper abandoned the team and project soon after, dooming the game to years of development hell as they needed to find a new publisher. Fred claimed that “half of the article (in which Eric discussed this) was incorrect” but never went into detail as to how or why

Rumors:

Even though George Lucas was interested in HoD’s display at several expos, he did not involve himself in any film ideas. It is believed he may have stolen ideas of alien monster designs for use in the Phantom Menace but this can easily just be coincidence and is unfounded.

The movie was not going to be live action despite some fan speculation.

The Pilot Animation/character test

What we know:

In Eric Chahi’s biography he mentions that a small animation studio did contract work of some animation concepts for Heart of Darkness. They were ultimately replaced with what Amazing would go with. This may or may not be associated with the same concepts as when they briefly thought to make the cinematics with 2D bitmaps but it is unclear. Eric states that this pilot was made however and in a demo reel from the studio they mention working with Virgin and Amazing Studio.

Rumors:

Fred said it wasn’t a thing but didn’t clarify.

This might have been the opening cutscene in 2D, or it may have just been character models and test animation. It is currently lost entirely with no actual stills of the thing itself.

Blood

What we know:

Someone untrustworthy but people latch onto this sort of shit said the original version of the game has blood in it. We know from tradeshow footage, digging through the final game’s code, an early build of the game, etc. that if anything the original versions were LESS violent. There is no evidence there was ever blood. Anymore than there’s evidence of the poison berries (which we will get to later)

The Gameboy Advance port

What we know:

Heart of Darkness was going to be ported to the Gameboy advance. According to Frederic Savoir the project was quickly canned due to cartridge costs that Nintendo didn’t want to pay for.

Rumors:

Someone claiming to work on this port said that Infogrames founder Bruno Bonnel wanted the game to have an Adidas promotion and change Andy’s shoes. Fred says this isn’t true, and there’s no evidence that this was ever an actual thing.

The Jaguar Version

What we know:

Heart of Darkness was briefly considered to be published on the Atari Jaguar. There are internal letters discussing how good of an asset it would be for the console. That’s as far as it ever apparently went.

The fake developer copypasta:

A copypasta of obviously fake ideas that were potentially given from Amazing to this apparent Jaguar dev has been passed around since 2014. This included poison berries that would make Andy explode, fan-theory sorta ideas about how other children perished in the darkland, a magic mirror, and what is very clearly just the maggots from spiritual successor “Limbo”. This individual provided no proof and his story was far from convincing. And no evidence that someone other than the Amazing team themselves having access to official development code from the game has ever been brought forward.

The Saturn Version

What we know:

Before the game ultimately came out for Playstation, it was going to be a timed exclusive for the Sega Saturn with Sega purchasing an exclusivity from Virgin Interactive. This fell through due to Virgin intentionally (according to Eric) throwing a monkey wrench in things and the Saturn was not viable when they were finally able to publish the game after getting picked up by Infogrames.

There is an incomplete playable demo of the first level and first two story cinematics in English and Japanese from the 1996 Toy Tokyo Show. In it there are slight programming differences such as a screen sliding transition animation, the inability for spectres to eat Andy, features cut from the final game involving the shadow dogs that are still mostly present in the final game’s code, and some slight graphical differences.

Frederic said the Saturn was easy for him to program on, and he finished things quickly so it was likely fully playable but no complete copy has been found.

Rumors:

It is unknown if there is a full build of this version of the game for Saturn. The Toy Tokyo Show build is the only publicly known one.

Based on footage from other events it appears to be from after changes were made to spectre sound effects and some behaviors. So this may have been a build from after the game was altered to be “easier” as mentioned by Eric Chahi at the time.

The Phillips CDI Version

What we know:

Heart of Darkness was offhanded mentioned a handful of times in a few CDI magazines in 1996. But there is no actual evidence the game was actually in development for the console and it was never confirmed in more trustworthy publications. CDI has less evidence than the planning letters of the Jaguar version. A supposed slipcover of a Heart of Darkness CDI CD was supposedly in existence but the guy claiming to have it couldn’t or wouldn’t prove this, with the only evidence appearing as convincing as a fake mock-up photoshop job and CDI websites discussing the final version of the game in full despite providing no evidence development for the console existed in the first place.

The most likely explanation is some idiot at Virgin said “CDI” when discussing this at-the-time secretive project because it would have had to be on a CD-based console and there weren’t that many of them yet at the time and this slip up briefly spread.

The iMac Version

What we know:

There was discussion of a Mac OS version of the game being developed, but nothing about the final product has surfaced online.

There was a page titled “imac” on the official website but the image files weren’t archived.

Heart of Dakness: The Return of Shados

What we know:

A scam artist on indiegogo pretended to be affiliated with Amazing Studio by using stolen assets and copying the kickstarter campaign of a different indie game in an effort to scam HoD fans out of money.

Both Eric Chahi and Frederic Savoir collectively agreed that this was a big fat scam.

It got taken down in under 24 hours of its discovery after I personally called the guy out on being a scamming piece of fucking shit and tattled to Fred.

As it was a scam with its only “evidence” being stolen text and doctored fan art and concept art from the original game, it’s very obvious nothing about this mess actually existed.

Delicious meal.

Merchandise (various)

What we know:

There are photos of merchandise, there have been real items show up, and there have been rumors or discussion of potential merchandise. Real confirmed ones include:

The Vicious and Amigo action figures. Given away for contests, at trade shows, sold on the infogrames store, and potentially included as part of a special box set of the French version

The Japanese big box version came with a mousepad. It is different than the round mousepad that also exists. We do not know where the round mousepad originated from. Potentially tradeshows or contests like the other items here.

Playstation controller and memory card. A memory card was sold separate in the UK, and in France a controller and memory card set were sold. Only photo of the set is in Eric’s collection. Memory card has shown up several times online. I own a complete sealed one.

The hat. Given away at press events, potentially worn by team members, and a version was also available on the infogrames store. Only physically existing version documented has the VIRGIN logo on it however so there’s definitely variations

Skateboard and t-shirt. Discussed in contests. Photos in magazines. Have never shown up so far. skateboard may have been available on infogrames store.

Photos exist of a backpack and fanny pack. Eric has these, the only known ones to exist, in his collection. Fred said they were officially released but they have yet to show up.

Rumored Merch:

A blanket. Briefly mentioned as if it genuinely existed on a French forum

Probably more tbh but my memory is shit. As I am writing this it is 2AM