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Thank You!
The title pretty much says it all. Because of you, I had a wonderful summer this year and I am so grateful. 62 shows at 51 libraries in 5...

Jeff Quinn
Sep 8, 20212 min read


Try It Before You Buy It!
As we get closer and closer to the beginning of Summer Reading Program season, more libraries are making the tough decision to go virtual...

Jeff Quinn
Apr 25, 20211 min read


The (Not So) Great Outdoors!
I've been getting a lot of libraries telling me that they're planning on having their Summer Reading Program activities (including my...

Jeff Quinn
Feb 16, 20212 min read


A First For Me!
Having done magic professionally since 1991, there isn't too much I haven't done yet. I've performed fo r "normal" venues like libraries,...

Jeff Quinn
Feb 8, 20211 min read


Grants
I feel a little sheepish writing this blog entry because I suspect that most librarians are probably more well informed about this than I...

Jeff Quinn
Jan 26, 20211 min read


Politically Correct
Today I woke up and looked at my Facebook feed and immediately got depressed. Today is Inauguration Day. The day when our great nation...

Jeff Quinn
Jan 20, 20212 min read


(book)Mark My Words!
I love being excited to the point of giddiness, and that's pretty much where I am right now. And, what has me so excited? Is it a new...

Jeff Quinn
Jan 8, 20212 min read


Pre-Recorded Magic Shows!
Happy New Year! I hope this post finds you and yours healthy and happy. Are you ready for some great news? I can confirm that I will...

Jeff Quinn
Jan 1, 20212 min read


Great News!
It looks like we can end the final weeks of 2020 with a little hope in our hearts. I saw a news story today that said that if all goes...

Jeff Quinn
Dec 14, 20201 min read


Plan "B" For 2021
At the time of this writing, we have the promise of a COVID-19 vaccine within a matter of weeks. And while some libraries are...

Jeff Quinn
Dec 5, 20202 min read


And the Showcases Keep on Coming!
Several weeks ago I was happy to be a part of the Iowa virtual Summer Reading Program showcase. This week I'm excited to be featured in...

Jeff Quinn
Nov 15, 20201 min read


COVID & Cancellations
Remember when we were under the impression that COVID-19 would be gone by Easter? Then the thought was that the summer heat would make it...

Jeff Quinn
Oct 26, 20202 min read


A Wild AND Colorful 2021!!!
Most libraries I work with tend to go with the CSLP theme each summer. However, this year, Iowa libraries are opting to embrace the iREAD...

Jeff Quinn
Sep 14, 20201 min read


Meet the Latest Addition to the Show!
I had planned on doing this for the 2020 Summer Reading Program show, but...well, we all know what happened there. So, I'm looking ahead...

Jeff Quinn
Sep 5, 20201 min read


A New Kind of Showcasing
COVID-19 continues to affect us in ways that hadn't imagined. This fall, I was supposed to be appearing at Summer Reading Program...

Jeff Quinn
Aug 24, 20201 min read


Planning For Next Year
The 2020 Summer Reading Program may not have been exactly what we'd planned on . Heck, who am I kidding, it was NOTHING like what we...

Jeff Quinn
Jul 17, 20201 min read


THANK YOU!
At the beginning of the year, I was so excited with the prospect of having the busiest Summer Reading Program I've ever had. With nearly...

Jeff Quinn
Jun 27, 20202 min read


Coronavirus Contingency Plan
Over the last few weeks I've spent several hours on the phone with librarians and answering library e-mails regarding the 2020 Summer...

Jeff Quinn
Apr 30, 20202 min read


Coronavirus Concerns
Your e-mail has probably been flooded with e-mails from every company in the world telling you how they're battling the coronavirus....

Jeff Quinn
Mar 14, 20202 min read


G'day From Down Under
This past three weeks has been crazy and wonderful! I just returned from an incredible trip to Australia and I'm still fighting jet lag....

Jeff Quinn
Feb 28, 20202 min read
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