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Magic Methods Magic systems and fantasy go
hand in hand. Join some of our author guests as they
talk about how they make it work and how they make
it believable. Panelists: Brandon Sanderson, Melanie
Rawn, Peter Orullian, Sam Sykes, Sharon Skinner
When: Sat, 12:00-1:00PM (Room West105B)
Magic Wand Making Make a simple magic wand
out of paper, glow sticks, and hot glue. Then paint
your wand so that any reputable wand shop would
envy. Witches and wizards should be accompanied
by an adult 16 or older to help with the hot glue.
*Supplies are limited.* Panelists: LeeAnn Jensen
When: Fri, 3:00-4:00PM (Room West102A)
Maid Cafe Okarinasiamasen, goshujinsama! Or,
welcome home, Master! Need a break from the
busy con day? Come to the Maid Cafe and become
royalty! Cute maids and dashing butlers serve you
refreshments, perform eastern dances, and play
games with you for prizes! Reserve your spot here.
This event requires a special registration of $10
which can be purchased online or at the event.
Panelists: At Your Service Maid & Butler Cafe
When: Sat, 1:30-2:30PM (Room Curtis A)
When: Sat, 3:00-4:00PM (Room Curtis A)
When: Sat, 4:30-5:30PM (Room Curtis A)
Make & Take Workshop: Steampunk Pouch
Create your own leather pouch. Instructions on how
to hand dye, hand sew, and add your own personal
touch. All materials provided for cost of $20. Class
limit 20. Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society
When: Sat, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 226)
Make Your Own My Little Pony Ears Using
felt and a needle & thread, come join us and walk
out with pony ears! We provide all materials and
instructions, and walk you through the process.
Included this year will be bobby pins to wear them
out the door. $5 workshop fee. Panelists: Shirley
Runyon,Vincent St. Germaine
When: Sun, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 226)
Make Your Own Titanium Wolverine Claws
(And Other Cool Things) Have you ever wished
you could make your own armor and greeblies? Now
you can right here in Phoenix! At Ideas Squared, we
have the tools you need to complete your costume
look. Turn your sketches into a physical product
Panelists: Hana Kossak, Nate Kossak
When: Thu, 6:00-7:00PM (Room 129A)
Making A Web Series Looking to make your own
web series? Find out what it takes from local web series
creators as they offer insight on how they made
their shows and offer advice on how you can make
yours. Panelists: Doug Kennedy, Douglas Monce,
Michael Flores, Nathan Blackwell, Sean Oliver, Steve
Kennedy, Sue Kaff
When: Sat, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 228A)
Making Comics with the Ipad The iPad has transformed
the way you read comics, but did you know
you can create comic art on the iPad too? Learn the
basic tools and techniques, including which apps
work best and how you too can transform your iPad
into a portable art studio. Panelists: Hi-Fi Colour
Designs
When: Sat, 3:00-4:00PM (Room 124B)
The Many Deaths of the Doctor When the First
Doctor regenerated in 1966, it set off an amazing
transformation that had never been seen in TV
before. This panel will review the various regenerations
of the Timelord, along with the behind the
scenes details that led to each one. Panelists: Chris
Swanson, Jeff Jones ,Nicholas Grover
When: Sat, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 126AB)
Many Shades of Fae From tiny winged mischiefmakers
to inscrutable alien figures out of ballads
and legends, there are as many ideas of what the
fey are as there are writers re-envisioning faerie lore.
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PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS
Four young adult writers of faerie tales will give their
takes on the question of “What is a faerie?” as well
discussing the varied nature of faeries and where
they come from; faerie lore across diverse cultures;
relationships and the balance of power in faerie
stories; faeries light and dark; and what lies ahead
for the faerie genre. Panelists: Aprilynne Pike, CJ Hill,
Janni Lee Simner, Melissa Marr
When: Sat, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 132)
Marketing your comic to retailers So you created
a comic… Now how do you get people to read
it? Come learn from other fans how they got the
creations in the hands of the comic book retailers
and other outlets. Your comic could be in mare store
than you think.
When: Fri, 7:30-8:30PM (Room 125B)
Marvel Now: 6 months later 6 months ago,
Marvel followed DC’s lead and started many of
their titles from issue 1 switching creative teams
and changing the direction of some of their most
popular titles. We sit down with some of the creators
of the new Marvel Now.
When: Fri, 3:00-4:00PM (Room 125A)
Masquerade Costume Contest Presented By
Easley’s Fun Shop It’s BACK! Not so new, but
definitely improved! Do you have what it takes to get
on the big stage and show off your costume? Want
to see this year’s contestants? Come see this year’s
Masquerade Costume Contest hosted by none other
than TD0013!
When: Sat, 8:00-11:00PM (Room 120)
Masquerades De-Mystified Breakdown of what
happens before and during masquerades. The who,
what, where, how of the judges and how they judge.
Your questions answered and suggestions given for
how to become better and try to win some of those
awards! Panelists: Cosplay Zone
When: Fri, 3:00-4:00PM (Room 225)
Mass Effect Are you a Paragon or Renegade? Who
lived and who died when you went to Virmire? Did
you even survive the suicide mission? Were you satisfied
with the ending? We want to hear what each of
your Shepards have done. Panelists: Project Nailbat
When: Sun, 3:00-4:00PM (Room 229)
May the Force Be With You: The Pop Culture of
Star Wars Troopers, Lucas in Love, Robot Chicken,
and Family Guy. You know that Star Wars is truely
a pop-culture phenonemon when you can’t watch
primetime TV without references or parodies being
made. Come join us for laughs and groans as we
see how SW has influenced our everyday life! Panelists:
Christopher de Herrera, Dustin Diehl, Trevor
Campbell
When: Sat, 3:00-4:00PM (Room 127AB)
McFarlane Toys Overview of Brand Management
Detailing the ins and outs of dealing with a
licensor and developing products with the Joe Ferstl,
Brand Manager of McFarlane Toys. Panelists: Joe
Ferstl
When: Sun, 10:30-11:30AM (Room West103)
Mechanical Artillery 201: The Physics of
Catapult Technology Join catapult expert Brian
Lapham for an intermediate-level lesson on the physics
behind how catapults work. He will examine the
theories and formulas that determine catapult size,
projectile mass, and operating ranges. Panelists:
Brian Lapham
When: Fri, 10:30-11:30AM (Room 127C)
Media Literacy: More Than Meets the Eye
“Media Literacy: More Than Meets the Eye. Learn
how to design lessons that support the development
and demonstration of media literacy using film, TV,
music, and fandom.” - presented by the League of
Extraordinary Academics Panelists: Erik Francis
When: Fri, 4:30-5:30PM (Room West105C)
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Medieval Figthing with The Kingdom of
Umbria Come back in time and master your sword
fighting as you get a chance to battle the bravest
knights from the Kingdom of Umbria. Panelists: The
Kingdom Of Umbria
When: Sat, 6:00-7:00PM (Room West101)
When: Sun, 10:30-11:30AM (Room West101)
Meet AZ PowerGirl Stop by and meet Arizona’s
own Powergirl! Learn exactly what she does and
why, and ask her any questions you may have
about being a superhero. Panelists: Cara Nicole (AZ
Powergirl)
When: Thu, 6:00-7:00PM (Room 227AB)
Meet Dawn Ritz Come meet Dawn Ritz stylist/
costume designer as she tells us how she got started
in the industry. Panelists: Dawn Ritz
When: Fri, 1:30-2:30PM (Room 225)
Meet Ghosts of Arizona: Q&A Meet the members
of Ghosts of Arizona. Learn about investigations
they’ve been on, how long the group has been
together, research and investigation methods used
and ask them questions. Panelists: Ghosts of Arizona
When: Fri, 9:00-10:00PM (Room 129B)
Meet the 501st Legion | Dune Sea Garrison So
you want to be a Stormtrooper? Darth Vader? Join
the 501st Legion | Dune Sea Garrison to see how
YOU can make a difference! Panelists: Dune Sea
Garrison 501st Legion
When: Sat, 12:00-1:00PM (Room 227AB)
Meet the Browncoats Come meet representatives
from the Arizona Browncoats and find out what
they’re all about. Hint: It’s not just crime! Panelists:
Jen McAlonan, Lisa Richins, Shelby McBride, Wendy
Trakes
When: Fri, 12:00-1:00PM (Room 129A)
Meet the Cast and Crew of “Lepus” 18 and
older Director Jacob O’Neal and his co-writer/
actor Brian Smith discuss making the process of
creating such a quirky short on such a small budget
while their actors talk about their experiences on
set. Panelists: Brian Smith, Jacob O’Neal, Jai Yunae,
Kat Garcia, Kelsee Benson, Randy Robinson, RJ
Markham, Tracie Knittel, Tyler Gallant, Victoria
Paege
When: Sat, 10:30-11:30PM (Room 228A)
Meet the Justice League Arizona Come meet
the superheroes of the Justice League Arizona, and
find out what it takes to join Arizona’s premier DC
Costuming Club! The Justice League Arizona is an
all volunteer DC specific costuming group dedicated
to bringing accurate superheroes to life, and use
their special powers for charities, fundraisers, and
fun! Come find out what goes into making a superhero
costume look real, and ask members questions
Panelists: Justice League Arizona
When: Sat, 4:30-5:30PM (Room 225)
Meet the Mandolorian Mercs Members of the
Mandalorian Mercs are on hand to field questions
on their club and handmade armor. They’ll show
examples of their armor and explain how you can
make it, too. Want to join up and become a Merc?
They’ll help you get started! Panelists: Mandalorian
Mercs Shonare Vhekadla Clan
When: Fri, 1:30-2:30PM (Room 227AB)
Melissa Marr / Kelley Armstrong Spotlight
Loki’s Wolves Kelley Armstrong and Melissa Marr
have collaborated on Loki’s Wolves, the first novel
in The Blackwell Pages trilogy. Join them as they
discuss their shared love of mythology, how they
decided to write Loki’s Wolves for their preteen sons,
and what to expect from the rest of the series. Panelists:
Kelley Armstrong,Melissa Marr
When: Sat, 4:30-5:30PM (Room West105A)