094: 2013 F.F.F.F. Day Two

Well, if you enjoyed yesterday's offering then you should love today's podcast. We start with an in-depth chat with organizer Obie O'Brien, better known as the Chief Forker (named after the Forks Hotel where the F.F.F.F. all began 43 years ago). Then later in the day we returned to Alex's Restaurant for more ribs and some delightful conversation with Geoff Williams, from Florida, and Peter McLanachan, from Glasgow, Scotland.

I was a little late getting this one posted because of the late lecture by Guest of Honor,, Stephen Bargatze then a chance to chat with some of our international neighbors and attendees. I hope to have some more interesting interviews tomorrow plus additional pictures. This convention is such a blast. 

2013 F.F.F.F. Day Two
Scott Wells

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The first official show kicked off on Thursday afternoon with Ed Ripley as the opening act. He presented a three part act with cups and balls: one in the classic style, the second as a hip-hop rapper, and the third as Forest Gump. 

The first official show kicked off on Thursday afternoon with Ed Ripley as the opening act. He presented a three part act with cups and balls: one in the classic style, the second as a hip-hop rapper, and the third as Forest Gump. 

Guest of Honor, Stephen Bargatze, is a frequent foil who is often asked to assist with many of the performers. Here he is assisting Harvey Berg (unseen in this photo) with an original card trick.​

Guest of Honor, Stephen Bargatze, is a frequent foil who is often asked to assist with many of the performers. Here he is assisting Harvey Berg (unseen in this photo) with an original card trick.​

093: 2013 F.F.F.F. Day One

Day one from Buffalo, New York...well, actually, Batavia, which is just a short drive from Buffalo. After a pleasant flight from Houston through Chicago where I met up with Don Wiberg, we were picked up at the airport by Mike Seege. I ran into Dan Garrett who had set up his dealer table and had time to chat with me about his latest incarnation of a character, Doctor Conundrum. You can learn more about him on his Facebook page at http://Facebook.com/DrConundrumsCabaretOfMiracles/

At dinner at Alex's Restaurant Don and I were joined by Steve Friedberg, Bruce Kalver, Pattrick Przysiecki, and Gary Hughes.

If you are following the postings on Twitter, then look for #4Fmagic

2013 F.F.F.F. Day One
Scott Wells

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Obie O'Brien, the Chief Forker, welcomes us to he first night of fun.​

Obie O'Brien, the Chief Forker, welcomes us to he first night of fun.​

Hiro Sakai was the first lecturer to kick off the convention.​

Hiro Sakai was the first lecturer to kick off the convention.​

Welcome to te 2013 Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic

Welcome to te 2013 Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic