
The Original Close-Up Convention

FFFF Chairman:
Obie O'Brien |
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FFFF Board Of Directors:
Dan Garrett
Mike Hilburger
Phil Willmarth
Meir Yedid |
Executive Assistant:
Joan Caesar |
Advisors:
Jim Gabor
Tony Gerard
Trevor Hamilton
Hank Moorehouse |
4-F Helpers:
Rodger Bucy
Jack Chancellor
Jim Cieslinski
Lee Eyler
Ray Eyler
Dale Farris
Bob Follmer
John Miller
Gary Ward
Rick Wilcox |

Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic
Upcoming Conventions:
2009
April 22-23-24-25
2010
April 21-22-23-24
40th Anniversary
2011
April 27-28-29-30
2012
April 25-26-27-28

In Memory of Eddie Fechter
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The FFFF (Fechter's Finger
Flicking Frolic) convention is the "Original Close-Up Magic Convention" and the
most prestigious gathering of close-up magicians in the world. Since 1971
the By-Invitation-Only event continues to feature the best
performers, creators and lecturers in the world.
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The 39th Annual FFFF Convention will be held
on April 22-25, 2009 in Batavia, New York. The Guest Of Honor will be
Henry Evans.
The 40th Annual FFFF Convention will be held
on April 21-24, 2010 in Batavia, New York. The Guest Of Honor will be
Obie O'Brien.
For a review of the 2007-4F Convention click:
HERE.
For a review of the 2006-4F Convention click:
HERE.
For a review of the 2005-4F Convention click: HERE.
For a review of the 2004-4F Convention click: HERE.
In honor of Lou Gallo (1932-2004) the annual
Most Valuable Person award is named the "Lou Gallo MVP
Award." The award, which is voted on by all attendees, is given annually
to the person whom they thought contributed the most to make the 4F convention a
big success. Boris Wild was the recipient in 2008. |
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2009 Tentative Schedule of Events: |
Wednesday April 22:
8:00pm:
Lecture TBA
10:30pm: Hospitality Suite |
Friday April 24:
11:00am:
Pat Page Workshop
Noon: Lunch (Dutch Treat)
1:30pm: Mini Lecture TBA
3:30pm: First Formal Show
5:30pm: Smorgasbord
8:00pm: Second Formal Show
11:00pm: Hospitality Suite |
Thursday April 23:
11:00am: Workshop
12:30pm: Lunch (Dutch Treat)
1:30pm: Teach A Trick
3:30pm: 4F Old Timers Show
5:30pm: Supper (Dutch Treat)
8:00pm: Henry Evans Lecture
10:30pm: Hospitality Suite |
Saturday April 25:
11:00am: Lecture/Mini Show TBA
12:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm: Mini Lecture TBA
3:30pm: Third Formal Show
5:30pm: Smorgasbord
8:00pm: Henry Evans Tribute
8:15pm: Fourth Formal Show
11:00pm: Hospitality Suite |
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"Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic" commonly referred to as the 4F
convention was started in April 1971 at the famous Forks Hotel in Buffalo,
New York by Eddie Fechter, Bill Okal and "Obie" O'Brien, who decided that
it would be nice to have a convention dedicated strictly to the art of
close-up magic. Bill Okal is no longer involved with the convention and
Eddie Fechter passed away on March 31, 1979, leaving Obie O'Brien who continues to
produce "The Original Close-Up Magic Convention." If you
would like more information or would like to attend a future F.F.F.F.
Convention read the open letter from our chairman by clicking:
HERE.
Beginning in 1977
every convention was dedicated to a single "Guest Of Honor" for his
contributions to close-up magic.
The Recipients were: |
1977- Jim Ryan
1978- Eddie Fechter
1979- Larry Jennings
1980- Gene Gordon
1981- Bob Read
1982- Sid Lorraine
1983- Steve Dusheck
1984- Rick Johnson
1985- Tom Mullica
1986- Jay Marshall
1987- Tom Craven |
1988- Phil Willmarth
1989- Gary Ouellet
1990- Shigeo Takagi
1991- Harry Lorayne
1992- Daryl
1993- Paul Gertner
1994- Derek Dingle
1995- Paul Daniels
1996- Jerry Andrus
1997- Johnny Thompson
1998- Juan Tamariz |
1999- Lennart Green
2000- Bill Malone
2001- Herb Zarrow
2002- Max Maven
2003- Meir Yedid
2004- Pat Page
2005- Gene Anderson & Dan Garrett
2006- Aldo Colombini
2007- Ton Onosaka
2008- Boris Wild |
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4F Updates will be posted from time to time. |
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© Copyright 1971-2008 by Obie O'Brien. All rights reserved. |