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As the former home and burial site of the famous magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr. (The Great Blackstone), Colon refers to itself as "The Magic Capital of the World." It is the home of the Abbott Magic Company, founded by magicians Percy Abbott, an Australian and friend of Blackstone's, and Recil Bordner, originally from Eaton, Ohio, in 1934. The company has a local store, showroom and a factory where magicians' supplies and new tricks are manufactured. Abbott Magic is well-known among professional stage acts, with customers around the world. Two other younger magic suppliers also call Colon their home, FAB Magic and the Sterlini Magic Manufacturing Company. Each August more than 1,000 magicians and lovers of magic gather there for "Abbott's Magic Get-Together", a 4 day magic convention, doubling the population, sharing magic tricks, and recollecting their knowledge of the famous occupation. The convention concludes each day with an evening show at Colon High School. 
Colon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,227 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Colon Township. The village is named after the shape of Palmer Lake, and is not the only place in Michigan so named. Colon also has a small Amish community.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (18.71%) is water. The town is flanked by Long Lake and Palmer Lake, which are connected by a narrow channel.
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Note: The location shown is not of the photo, but rather that of Abbott's Magic Shop.

For more info:
http://www.colonmichigan.org/

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This is a cool little town...
As the former home and burial site of the famous magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr. (The Great Blackstone), Colon refers to itself as "The Magic Capital of the World." It is the home of the Abbott Magic Company, founded by magicians Percy Abbott, an Australian and friend of Blackstone's, and Recil Bordner, originally from Eaton, Ohio, in 1934. The company has a local store, showroom and a factory where magicians' supplies and new tricks are manufactured. Abbott Magic is well-known among professional stage acts, with customers around the world. Two other younger magic suppliers also call Colon their home, FAB Magic and the Sterlini Magic Manufacturing Company. Each August more than 1,000 magicians and lovers of magic gather there for "Abbott's Magic Get-Together", a 4 day magic convention, doubling the population, sharing magic tricks, and recollecting their knowledge of the famous occupation. The convention concludes each day with an evening show at Colon High School. 
Colon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,227 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Colon Township. The village is named after the shape of Palmer Lake, and is not the only place in Michigan so named. Colon also has a small Amish community.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (18.71%) is water. The town is flanked by Long Lake and Palmer Lake, which are connected by a narrow channel.
 -wiki
Note: The location shown is not of the photo, but rather that of Abbott's Magic Shop.

For more info:
http://www.colonmichigan.org/

#Michigan #PureMichigan #Magic #Featured
Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Colon MI
Le prix est de 134 $ CA par nuit du 15 févr. au 16 févr.
134 $ CA
275 $ CA au total
Du 15 févr. au 16 févr.
(taxes et frais compris)
Séjournez à ce cottage à Colon. Cet hébergement propose l’accès inclus au Wi-Fi, une buanderie et un patio. Deux attractions prisées, Lepley Lake et Palmer Lake, ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (30 avis)
Host was very welcoming. Everything was as described. It was beautiful covered in snow right by the lake. Along with being centrally located to everything we needed.

Avis laissé le  8 déc. 2025

Cozy Lakefront Cottage
Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!

Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!

Colon MI
Séjournez à ce cottage de type familial à Colon. Cet hébergement propose l’accès inclus au Wi-Fi, une buanderie et une cafetière-théière. Deux attractions prisées, ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 avis)
Yes we thank you so much for allowing us to have our dog with us. He is much needed for my anxiety attacks! We tried to clean up after ourselves as much as possible. Appreciate cleanliness and the soft towels and the washer and dryer world Plus. Won't hesitate to stay again. I could address fixing ...

Avis laissé le  25 oct. 2025

Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!
Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake

Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake

Colon MI
Le prix est de 268 $ CA par nuit du 24 févr. au 25 févr.
268 $ CA
701 $ CA au total
Du 24 févr. au 25 févr.
(taxes et frais compris)
Séjournez à ce chalet rustique à Colon. Cet hébergement propose l’accès inclus au Wi-Fi, un jardin et une buanderie. Deux attractions prisées, Lepley Lake et ...
10/10 Exceptional! (45 avis)
It was a great place to stay as a home away from home while out of town for work.

Avis laissé le  2 janv. 2026

Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake
Il s’agit du prix par nuit le plus bas trouvé au cours des 24 dernières heures pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes. Les prix et la disponibilité peuvent changer. Des conditions supplémentaires peuvent s’appliquer.
Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Colon MI
Séjournez à ce cottage à Colon. Cet hébergement propose l’accès inclus au Wi-Fi, une buanderie et un patio. Deux attractions prisées, Lepley Lake et Palmer Lake, ...
9,8/10 Exceptional! (30 avis)
Host was very welcoming. Everything was as described. It was beautiful covered in snow right by the lake. Along with being centrally located to everything we needed.

Avis laissé le  8 déc. 2025

Cozy Lakefront Cottage
Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake

Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake

Colon MI
Séjournez à ce chalet rustique à Colon. Cet hébergement propose l’accès inclus au Wi-Fi, un jardin et une buanderie. Deux attractions prisées, Lepley Lake et ...
10/10 Exceptional! (45 avis)
It was a great place to stay as a home away from home while out of town for work.

Avis laissé le  2 janv. 2026

Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake
Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!

Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!

Colon MI
Séjournez à ce cottage de type familial à Colon. Cet hébergement propose l’accès inclus au Wi-Fi, une buanderie et une cafetière-théière. Deux attractions prisées, ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 avis)
Yes we thank you so much for allowing us to have our dog with us. He is much needed for my anxiety attacks! We tried to clean up after ourselves as much as possible. Appreciate cleanliness and the soft towels and the washer and dryer world Plus. Won't hesitate to stay again. I could address fixing ...

Avis laissé le  25 oct. 2025

Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!
Il s’agit du prix par nuit le plus bas trouvé au cours des 24 dernières heures pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes. Les prix et la disponibilité peuvent changer. Des conditions supplémentaires peuvent s’appliquer.

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