Sterlini Magic Capital Close Up Convention 2025 Recap
Ring 22 was well represented at the Sterlini Magic Capital Close Up Convention (March 14-March 15th, 2025). John and Tamara Sterlini always put on a great convention providing outstanding close up and more importantly outstanding camaraderie amongst its guest. This year the features performers included:
- Caleb Wiles (https://calebwiles.com/)
- Nick Locapo (https://www.nicklocapo.com/)
Caleb provided a close-up magic lecture and an outstanding lecture on his approach to marketing to corporate events. I learned a lot from the marketing lecture especially his approach to avoiding being perceived as an hourly rate vs. value based pricing to a client. Ofcourse his card magic was outstanding and his close-up show in the night was excellent. His multiple card selection routine with revelations that built on top of each other was excellent.
Nick Locapo was OUSTANDING as well. He provided an excellent close-up lecture on the invisible thread and a device we all have purchased years ago but likely rarely used. As the official magician for Penguin Magic, he could have lectured on thousands of different tricks but I appreciated the focus on effects we all likely have in our magic drawer..or cases...or bookshelves. His close-up show was also amazing and very creative with scripting, call backs and a feeling of time travel.
Next year the Magic Capital Close Up will be march 13 and March 14, 2026. Registration information will be available at https://magiccapitalcloseup.com/
Don't bother asking who the headline performers will be. Sterlini keeps it a secret until you get to the convention. I love this idea as the convention is built around its attendees and the experience every year connecting with friends and making new ones!
One Trick Contest and Ring 22
Ring 22 had a number of performers enter the One Trick contest which opens the Sterlini Close Up Convention every year.
- Fred Lenter
- Pattrick Przysiecki (https://www.pattricksmagic.com/)
- Johnny New York
- Ferran Charles (https://ferrancharles.com/)
- Eric Bedard (https://ericbedard.ca/)
- Andy Makar (https://www.magicfunman.com)
One Trick Content Performances
Congratulations to Ferren Charles (1st Place) and Fred Lenter (2nd Place)! It was great to see Ring 22 was well represented and took home some accolades!