I'm sorry to hear that, David. On the other hand, I'm no longer on the
West Coast, so Atlanta is the one I'd be going to anyway. ;)

I just hope Wendi doesn't lose her purse and ID this time.

Joshua

--- In hypnoticon@yahoogroups.com, "David" <idav5d@...> wrote:
>
> Well, you are somewhat accurate. L.A. will not be happening. Atlanta
> will...
> Canceling such an event was very difficult. I've never had to do such
> a thing. My thought was that it was better to cancel than put on a
> less than stellar convention. Those of you who attended in Atlanta,
> know what a fantastic event we had. I had hoped L.A. would follow
> suite, but the pre-registrations just weren't there, and I have an
> obligation to put people in front of speakers.
> My personal losses are pretty substantial. Plane tickets for half a
> dozen people, hotel deposits, and credibility. It was a very tough
> decision. I couldn't compound that by spending thousands more and
> having a poor showing. Unlike the successful magic and Sci-Fi
> conventions that I am involved in, Hypnoticon is mine alone. I'm
> perusing this out of a love for the subject of hypnosis, and hope to
> create avenue where hypnosis can be seriously discussed outside of
> therapeutic circles.
> Most of the speakers that you enjoy will be returning for Hypnoticon
> in Atlanta, which will be up and running shortly. I also have a few
> new speakers that deal with thought processes and creating. I hope
> you'll join us.
>
> Sincerely,
> David Fontenot
>
>
> --- In hypnoticon@yahoogroups.com, "Jennie" <magicisme9@> wrote:
> >
> > I have heard that Hypnoticon in LA as well as Atlanta are being
> > cancelled. Did I hear correctly?
> >
> > Jennie
> >
>