Wizard World's Philadelphia Comic Con is the East Coast's largest saber enthusiast meetup. And it's coming less than ten days!
When: Thurs May 30 - Sun June 2, 2013
Convention Hours:
Thurs: 3pm - 8pm
Fri: 12 noon - 7pm
Sat: 10am - 7pm
Sun: 10am - 5pm
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center - 1101 Arch St. (btw 11th & 12th St.) Philadelphia, PA 19107
Main Convention Info:
http://www.wizardworld.com/home-pa.htmlTickets:
http://www.wizardworld.com/philadelphia.htmlSaber Enthusiast Groups in Attendance:
- SaberWars (New York Jedi, Capital City Jedi Knights (Central PA), and representatives from CT Jedi and possibly PA Jedi. Dragon Jedi (Drexel Univ.) student group will also have members there.)
- Saber Guild (Keystone Temple - Pennsylvania, Kaiburr Temple - Maryland, and Empire Temple - New York)
In addition, Rebel Legion, The 501st/Garrison Carida, and Mandalorian Mercs will also be there.
Events for Saber Enthusiasts:
Saber Guild will be featured at Philly Comic Con this year for the first time ever, and be putting on a full stage show! In attendance will be members from Keystone Temple, Empire Temple, and Kaiburr Temple. On Saturday June 1st, Saber Guild will be performing a full stage show on the Cosplay stage at 12:30 pm. Show duration approx. 30 min. This isn't just a collection of saber fights, but rather a fully cohesive story with music and dialogue, saber fights, and big climatic finish. This is like nothing ever performed at this con before, and you do not want to miss it.
SaberWars (New York Jedi) will be featured at Philly Comic Con this year for their eighth year attending this convention. Presenting and performing the show will be New York Jedi, but members of Capital City Jedi Knights (Central PA) and representatives from CT Jedi and possibly PA Jedi and Dragon Jedi will also be in attendance at the convention. SaberWars/New York Jedi will be performing on the Cosplay stage on Saturday June 1st at 1:15 pm. and presenting SABER ACADEMY, a presentation of saber fights, group forms and personal forms. Show duration estimated 45 min to 1 hour. Sunday at 11:00 am (and later in the day as necessary) will be JUNIOR SABER TRAINING, lightsaber stage combat basics lessons geared towards children ages 5-10.
Celebrities for Saber Enthusiasts:
- Ray Park (Darth Maul)
Members of Saber Groups in Attendance:
SaberWars:
- NY Jedi: Fuap R’mah (Flynn), Ebon Wing, Yogen Himashi, Zak-Ri DiCoo, Ecaris, Magnius, Morgana, Kronos, Darth Sohlis, Tindómë Urúva, Darth Animus, Jace Enndo, Joga Crosswind, Helios, Xeo Xeniro, Seshmira Crosswind, Sakishi Raigen, Jai-Ko Lybro, Ayame Artemis, Cypress, Koda Kolizzi, Stealth Shinobi, Darth Syphon, Lady Hellion, Phoenix, Lord Shaddious
- Cap City: Trid Cloudwalker/Darth Nonsol (Aaron), Darth Caries, Mateer Solari, Narka Eclipse, Emit Azul, Chay Rumex, Derekku, Kal Errem, Darth N'onn'ymuss, Lancer Forge, Thalia Sene
- CT Jedi: Fynn Konnar (Peter)
- PA Jedi (possible): Darth Malice (Roy), Darth Virulent
- Dragon Jedi: No Vas Strike (James), Jaan Braddock, Hunter Frax, Kas Vairyn, Kriss Winterhold
Saber Guild:
- Keystone Temple: Trid Cloudwalker/Darth Nonsol (Aaron), Darth Caries, Mateer Solari, Narka Eclipse, Emit Azul, Chay Rumex, Derekku, Kal Errem, Darth N'onn'ymuss
- Empire Temple: Darth Syphon (Matt), Darth Hellion, Darth Sohlis
- Kaiburr Temple: Anakin (Tony), Berus/Obi-Wan, Bultar Swan, Tater/Vader, Box/Mace
Hope to see you there!
