12 Fun Facts You May Not Know about the Midwest

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One fun part of travel is learning interesting facts about the places you visit. Following are bits of trivia I’ve picked up about each of the Midwest states. Read more

Colon, Michigan: Magic Capital of the World

Connie Attractions & Events, Michigan June 26, 2015January 4, 2016colon mi, Colon Michigan, colon michigan magic, harry blackstone magician, magic capital of the world, magician events, magician history, magician shows, where is colon michigan 4 Comments

Driving through Colon, Michigan, you would never think this tiny town of 1200 people is the Magic Capital of the World; that Bob Hope, Stan Laurel and Charlie Chaplin all got their starts here; that Edgar Bergen visited Colon regularly; or that the town cemetery is filled with deceased magicians. Read more