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Speakers and Workshops

 

 

Mary Ann Winkowski

The Real Ghost Whisperer  Mary Ann Winkowski is the consultant to the CBS hit television show Ghost Whisperer. She has appeared on numerous TV and radio news programs, and spoken at countless lectures. Mary Ann shares a lifetime’s worth of information about the spirit world and reveals her often surprising interactions with some memorable ghosts. When Ghosts Speak: Understanding the World of  Earthbound Spirits is her recently released book about  her experiences with the (usually) unseen worlds. Books will be for sale! <more>

www.maryannghostbuster.com

Rainbow Eagle 

Rainbow Eagle is an Okla-Choctaw American Indian. He is a Wisdom Keeper, honored with the responsibility of an Ancient Native American Peace Shield. Now that the Seventh Fire of the Anishinabe/Ojibwa traditions has been lit, he is responsible for teaching the traditions of the peace shield. At this time, all of the traditional wisdom and truths which he has been given are to be placed into this Peace Shield to increase its power and restore peace on our Mother Earth. <more>

http://www.rainboweagle.com/

 

 

 

Jeff McBride

Jeff McBride, named Magician of the Year by The Magic Castle in Los Angeles, is recognized as a foremost innovator in contemporary magic. His magic performance art combines mime, masks, Kabuki Theatre, world-class sleight of hand and grand illusion to create a completely unique performance experience. New York Times columnist Glenn Collins writes, "What Mr. McBride gives his audiences is a mesmerizing performance...a magic show that is at once a celebration of mystery and a struggle to understand powerful forces."<more>

 http://www.mcbridemagic.com

Abigail Spinner McBride

 

Abbi is a renowned musician, priestess, and teacher of percussion, hand-drumming, dance and magic. For the past 20 years her creative abilities in music, poetry, dance and choreography have brought her to conferences across the country. <more>

 

 

Michael Wall

In addition to hosting scores of community music-making events, Michael Wall has taught and performed on djembe, dundun, conga, frame drum and various percussion for almost 20 years. Michael is the co-founder of the Hawaii Fire Tribe Gatherings, inspired by the power of drum, dance and song as portals to heart-filled magick and sheer ecstasy! He is the co-developer of Alchemical Rhythmatism, a listening and language-based method designed to guide individual musicians towards direct engagement with each other, service to the Circle as a whole, and conscious identification with the alchemical implications of their own artistic process. Michael is a chantsmith, and is an Artist Teaching Partner for the Hawaii Department of Education.

 Adam Hoyt

Yoga Every Morning

Walking with the TreesBreathing with the EarthBending with the Wind

Spend some time this week connecting with the Earth and Spirit through Yoga, meditative walks through the forest, and sitting and listening to Spirit. more

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Workshop Submission Guidelines

If you would like to be considered as a workshop presenter, please send your workshop submission to Charlene@wisteria.org or mail it to Wisteria, ATTN: Charlene/Workshop, 39617 SR 684, Pomeroy, Ohio, 45769.

You should include a short one-two paragraph bio of yourself. Please include degrees, published works and other relevant information. Also include your contact information, email address and website if you have one.

Provide the name of your workshop and a short description of your workshop(s). Give your qualifications to facilitate or teach this workshop. 

Workshops are scheduled to last 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

Submissions must be received by June 1, 2008 to be considered for Wisteria Cornstalk.

Once all submissions have been received they will be reviewed and decisions will be made as to which ones will be accepted for Wisteria Cornstalk. You will be notified if your workshop has been accepted.

If you are chosen to present a workshop you will also need to register for the event.