Louis Meyer
Louis Meyer, owner of ChildTime Magic and Kapital Kidvention organizer, believes that all goals can be acheived with solid goal preparation and time management skills. His opening lecture will help attendees start the Kidvention off with the skills needed to benefit from the rest of the lectures.

Louis performs his magic in the Washington DC area under ChildTime Magic. He performs for birthday parties, daycares, and fairs/festivals.

Tim Sonefelt
Tim Sonefelt has been performing professionally since 1988 and full time since 2001. His specialties include kid and family shows and his focus is on the school/library and church markets. Tim currently writes for the KIDabra Journal, the official publication of KIDabra International as well as his Kidshows Matter column for MUM Magazine.

Tim has lectured all over the United States and performed across the country for corporate and family audiences. With dozens of original effects to his credit, he launched Wonder Imagery in 2004. Wonder Imagery produces the finest printed silks in the world with the exclusive black hem. This venture also brings to life the possibility for custom silks from your digital artwork.

Tim most recently started CreativityAtSea.com with co-founder Barry Mitchell (although it was mostly Tim's idea!). Tim's performances and lectures will tickle your funny bone, inspire your creativity and encourage you to perform at your very best.

Shonna and Dustin Flanigan
Simply Shonna aka Shonna Flanigan is a world re-known international balloon artist, educational magician, and face painter.    She is the owner of Adventure In Fun, which is a full service family entertainment  business.   Shonna has two instructional Balloon DVD's and is in the process of producing her third.   She is best known for her quick and impressive line work balloon sculptures in addition to her detailed Balloon Dresses.

Dustin Queary is a multiple international award winning balloon artist. His mother taught him the basics of balloon twisting when he was 14. Dustin being very artistic naturally, enjoyed balloon sculpting very much and within his first year of doing balloons attended a balloon convention in 2005. While there he competed in two balloon sculpting competitions. He won 1st place in the beginner’s category and 2nd place in the master’s competition. This gave Dustin the confidence to keep improving his skill level with balloon art. Since then Dustin has won several competitions and received some highly esteemed awards within the balloon community.

The Great Zucchini
The Fox Morning News, said there is no bigger name than The Great Zucchini. He's graced the cover of the Washington Post, has performed at the White House four times, the Vice President' house, countless embassies, and his public shows are always packed. He's the only children's show to ever perform at the Dc Improv and the 9 30 club. Even Sasha Obama has pulled up in a motorcade to his show. He does 400 shows a year, and here's the kicker: The show is so well known that he hasn't advertised in over 8 years(no print ads). The Great Zucchini has had the number one show in the Dc Metro area for kids 2-7. Child sociologists and teachers have said they've never seen anyone connect with this age on a level that is unmatched. Preschoolers are riveted. Website is www.thegreatzucchini.com

Diane Spadola
Diane Spadola is the owner and principal artists of Bella Faccia Painting, LLC, a unique full face and body art compnay in Northern New Jeersey. She began her painting career when looking for a hobby her young children could enjoy. She has been a professional face painter and party entertainer since 2001. Previously, Diane had spent 17 years as a sales and marketing professional for Merck & Co., New Jersey's largest pharmaceutical company. She is certified to teach the One Stroke Painting method (made famous by Donna Dewberry) and teaches in adult schools, community education programs and her own home studio. Diane founded the No. NJ Face and Body Art Guild: a large, continuing edcuation group that brings master instructors to New Jersey monthly to teach face and body artists from the tri-state area. Her current client base includes corporations, family birthday hosts, schools, colleges and universities and festivals. She is highly regarded as a teacher of face painting techniques, and business marketing, and is especially adept at teaching the non-artist to use a sponge and brush effctively. She has appeared at FABAIC in Orlando, and FABBULAS in Philadelphia as well as her local area.

You are welcome in her classes whether you are experienced or a beginner. She received her ONE Stroke Certification this August, and continues her face painting business while growing in her ONE Stroke capabilities. She currently is an In-Home Art Teacher and enjoys teaching in her own home studio as well as instructing others through the In-Home Art program. Diane lives in Randolph with her husband Joe and two children.

Diane's work can be found at: www.bellafacciapainting.com
body art at: www.livingcanvascreations.com

Earl Long
Earl Long is from Lynchburg, VA is a full-time entertainer/evangelist to children and family audiences. He has performed several hundred shows up and down the East Coast, Mid-West and in the Bahamas and in several hundred venues including schools, libraries, churches, camps, civic auditoriums and on cruise ships. He has spoken at conferences and has taught many workshops. He has performed in venues with Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp, Superchic[k], Big Daddy Weave, Shane and Shane, Skillet, Bebo Norman, Natalie Grant, Nicole C. Mullen, Sanctus Real, Grits, Ricky Skaggs, Starfield and Aaron Shust.

Earl is an ordained minister who has held positions as Pastor, Assistant Pastor, College Pastor, Youth Pastor and Children’s Pastor. Therefore, he knows what churches are looking for in entertainment and ministry.

Mark Reid
No stranger to art, Mark has been painting since the age of 5 when he decided that is what he would do for the rest of his life.

Mark is a famous Face and Body Artist known worldwide for his ability to transform the human face and body into works of fantasy and illusion.
Mark’s main focus is teaching Face Painting. It has been his passion since 2002, and he targets Face Painting for birthday parties and festivals and his greatest hobby is Bodypainting.

He is known worldwide for his incredible “Tigers” and his book “Fantasy Cats” as well as his instructional DVD’s on Face Painting and Bodypainting.

As an International Instructor, Mark travels the World lecturing and demonstrating his skills to Artists and Entertainers Worldwide as well as performing across the US for Corporate Promotional Events.

Dave Hill
Performing for 30 years (not counting his 8th grade talent contest in which he won 2nd place, blowing the audience away), Dave has gone from novice clown to full-time business owner, speaker, and notorious comedy performer. Some say he’s genius, others say he’s just sick. Dave’s motto: “If you can’t have fun,you might as well stay at home.”

Dave (aka The Almost Amazing Rex/Rex The Wonder Clown) has entertained audiences small & large for companies such as Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse, Lennox China, 98 Lumber, RJ Reynolds, AT&T, Wal-Mart, etc. From intimate parties to company picnics to Grand Openings & banquet shows, Dave is in demand.

A long time member of the Berkeley Civitan Clowns, Dave donates countless hours both to entertain & raise money for the mentally & developmentally disabled. He is instrumental in keeping fellow clowns abreast of the latest news in the clowning industry.

His business, Balloons & Clowns, began 15 years ago as a small store front business specializing in balloon deliveries & birthday parties; it now comprises a retail balloon shop, gift store, and entertainment agency which keeps 6 to 8 local performers busy year round. The mail order division provides entertainers world wide with balloons, magic, & clown supplies.
In addition to entertaining, Dave also shares his experience through teaching. Dave is a featured speaker at magic and clown conventions across the US & Canada. A member of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, Clowns of America Intl., & World Clown Association, he has presented at national and regional events.

With 2 presentations on video ( “Magic on the Move” & “How to Make $1,000 a Day“) and a book (“Nice Work… Now You Can Get It“) to his credit, Dave works to maintain high standards in the performance arts.

Kerry Ann Smith
Growing up in the passionate city of Philadelphia, Kerry Ann Smith found a love of art at a young age, but it wasn’t until college that she discovered her talent for face painting. After being trained by Enjoy Your Face and working at Sesame Place for a few summer seasons, Kerry Ann spread her wings and began booking private parties. After earning her BFA and completing her student teaching requirement, she decided that starting her own company would help her achieve her life goal: making people happy through art.

Now, About Face II is one of the Philadelphia area’s most recognizable entertainment companies because it provides services to not just private events, but the largest parties in town: the games of the Philadelphia Phillies and Flyers. With a focus on professionalism and a desire for the highest quality face painting, About Face II is exactly what Kerry Ann envisioned when she began dreaming about it years ago. She has also traveled all over the US teaching others how to perfect their own face painting with creativity and flawless line work. Kerry Ann is excited to share her style and enthusiasm for the industry with you!