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According to the St. Joseph County Historical Review, the earliest occupiers of St. Joseph County, Michigan were the Notawasepe Potawatomie Indians.

According to the St. Joseph County Historical Review, the earliest occupiers of St. Joseph County, Michigan were the Notawasepe Potawatomie Indians.

Creative plans to remember a man, who overcame personal adversity to devote a lifetime of service to his beloved North-East village, have borne…

At Colon's annual Magic Week, amateurs and professionals wow audiences and share the grand history of the Magic Capital of the World.

Here's a gallery of magicians, who all helped Colon become the Magic Capitol...

Here's a gallery of magicians, who all helped Colon become the Magic Capitol...

Here's a gallery of magicians, who all helped Colon become the Magic Capitol...

In the mid-1950s as a youngster, I attended my very first magic show. The magician was Abraham “Doc” Hurwitz who I later learned was the unofficial magician of New York City, dating back to the days of the Great Depression. It turns out he was also the father and mentor of children’s entertainer/ventriloquist, Shari Lewis, famous for her companion, Lamb Chop. From Doc’s amazing illusions, I quickly became hooked on magic. Being selected from the audience to participate in a ...