Magi-Whirl 2026 will be jam-packed with top-notch lectures, performances, and dealers.
Magi-Whirl 2026 will take place at the Capital Hilton (1001 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036), in conjunction with the DC Festival of Magic.
Convention registration includes includes admission to all lectures and shows, and the dealer hall.
Meals and optional add-on workshops are extra.
Friday, September 4, 2026
| 2:30 p.m. | Registration and Dealer Hall Open |
| 4:30-6 p.m. | Dinner (on your own) and Jamming |
| 6-6:50 p.m. | Dealer Lectures: David Jonathan (Math Magic) and Mike Kaminskas (Impromptu Magic) |
| 7 p.m. | Registration and Dealer Hall Closes |
| 7-8 p.m. | Puck Show |
| 8:30-10 p.m. | Benjamin Barnes Lecture |
| After 10pm: | Jamming |
Saturday, September 5, 2026
| 9 a.m. | Registration and Dealer Hall Open |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | Puck Lecture |
| 10:45-11:35 a.m. | Dealer Lectures: Mike Hummer (Z-Wallet Routines) and Paul Richards (Tiny Tricks, Big Impact) |
| 11:35 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lunch (on your own) and Jamming |
| 2-3 p.m. | Benjamin Barnes Show |
| 3:15-4:45 p.m. | Dave Kaplan Lecture |
| 4 p.m. | Registration Closes |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Jason Suran Lecture |
| 6:30-8 p.m. | Dinner (on your own) and Jamming |
| 7 p.m. | Dealer Hall Closes |
| 8-9 p.m. | Mark Kalin Show |
| 9:15 p.m. | Magic Mic (open to attendees to perform for the public) |
Sunday, September 6, 2026
| 9 a.m. | Registration and Dealer Hall Open |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon | Optional Workshops with Dan & SarahElla Harlan and Kalin & Jinger (choose up to one of the two workshops) |
| 12 noon | Registration Closes |
| 12-1 p.m. | Lunch (on your own) and Jamming |
| 1:30-2:45 p.m. | Dan & SarahElla Harlan Lecture |
| 3-4 p.m. | Dave Kaplan Show |
| 4 p.m. | Dealer Hall Closes |
| 4:15-5:45 p.m. | Mark Kalin Lecture |
| 5:45-7 p.m. | Dinner (on your own) and Jamming |
| 7-8 p.m. | Jason Suran Show |
Updated July 29, 2026