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79th Annual Meeting 2026
October 26-30, 2026
Gettysburg, PA
Booking for the hotel is now open.
Hotel Gettysburg
1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg PA17325
The Holly Society rate is avaliable for Sunday, October 25- Friday, October 30, 2026.
You do not need to stay all of the days, just book for the days you wish to join us.
Book Here
Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00pm - a performance featuring Magician Marc!
Magic is the oldest of the performing arts, going all the way back to the shamans who used conjuring tricks to explain the impenetrable mysteries of the universe. The best magic is still timeless, mixing memory with illusion to conjure the experience of wonder.
Dr. Marc Charisse touches upon ageless mysteries in his performances, from the ghosts of the Gettysburg battlefield to role of chance and fate in all our lives. And like any good Victorian parlor magician, he can pull a coin from your ear or demonstrate the impossible with a wicked deck of cards.
The professor has been studying and performing magic for more than 50 years.
Charisse, who holds a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Washington, said the role of “Professor of Prestidigitation” seemed a natural fit.
“When I was in the classroom, I used magic and humor to illustrate the lessons, and that’s very much in keeping with authentic 19th century performances,” Charisse said.
But mostly, the show focuses on having fun.
Charisse grew up in a Hollywood show-business family — his father, Nico Charisse, was the teacher and first husband of dance legend Cyd Charisse. Charisse’s mother, Zita Charisse, was also a dancer. The family moved to Las Vegas when Marc was 8, and he was able to see and meet and learn from many of the world’s greatest magicians.
He has performed at countless private parties, public events and worked as a magic demonstrator in Las Vegas. But he recently decided to leave teaching and editing and devote himself full time to his magic.
I’ve always been excited by new things,” he said. “That’s the thrill of magic, opening us up to new impossibilities.”
Thrusday, October 29 Awards Banquet,
Special Musical Program by Still Limber
Still Limber plays Appalachian, Folk and Celtic music.
Randy Cato banjo, harmonica, vocals and li.ber Jack's. Craig Zumbrun on guitar and vocals. (Missing is newest member Cian on fiddle.)
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