Colon, MI

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This is a cool little town... As the former home and burial site of the famous magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr. (The Great Blackstone), Colon refers to itself as "The Magic Capital of the World." It is the home of the Abbott Magic Company, founded by magicians Percy Abbott, an Australian and friend of Blackstone's, and Recil Bordner, originally from Eaton, Ohio, in 1934. The company has a local store, showroom and a factory where magicians' supplies and new tricks are manufactured. Abbott Magic is well-known among professional stage acts, with customers around the world. Two other younger magic suppliers also call Colon their home, FAB Magic and the Sterlini Magic Manufacturing Company. Each August more than 1,000 magicians and lovers of magic gather there for "Abbott's Magic Get-Together", a 4 day magic convention, doubling the population, sharing magic tricks, and recollecting their knowledge of the famous occupation. The convention concludes each day with an evening show at Colon High School. Colon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,227 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Colon Township. The village is named after the shape of Palmer Lake, and is not the only place in Michigan so named. Colon also has a small Amish community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (18.71%) is water. The town is flanked by Long Lake and Palmer Lake, which are connected by a narrow channel. -wiki Note: The location shown is not of the photo, but rather that of Abbott's Magic Shop. For more info: http://www.colonmichigan.org/ #Michigan #PureMichigan #Magic #Featured
This is a cool little town... As the former home and burial site of the famous magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr. (The Great Blackstone), Colon refers to itself as "The Magic Capital of the World." It is the home of the Abbott Magic Company, founded by magicians Percy Abbott, an Australian and friend of Blackstone's, and Recil Bordner, originally from Eaton, Ohio, in 1934. The company has a local store, showroom and a factory where magicians' supplies and new tricks are manufactured. Abbott Magic is well-known among professional stage acts, with customers around the world. Two other younger magic suppliers also call Colon their home, FAB Magic and the Sterlini Magic Manufacturing Company. Each August more than 1,000 magicians and lovers of magic gather there for "Abbott's Magic Get-Together", a 4 day magic convention, doubling the population, sharing magic tricks, and recollecting their knowledge of the famous occupation. The convention concludes each day with an evening show at Colon High School. Colon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,227 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Colon Township. The village is named after the shape of Palmer Lake, and is not the only place in Michigan so named. Colon also has a small Amish community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (18.71%) is water. The town is flanked by Long Lake and Palmer Lake, which are connected by a narrow channel. -wiki Note: The location shown is not of the photo, but rather that of Abbott's Magic Shop. For more info: http://www.colonmichigan.org/ #Michigan #PureMichigan #Magic #Featured
Tru By Hilton Battle Creek

Tru By Hilton Battle Creek

2.5 out of 5
12854 Harper Village Dr Battle Creek MI
The price is NT$2,821 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
NT$2,821
NT$3,132 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Battle Creek. Popular attractions Firekeepers Casino and Binder Park Zoo are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Battle Creek, MI

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Battle Creek, MI

2.5 out of 5
2590 Capital Ave Sw Battle Creek MI
The price is NT$2,120 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
NT$2,120
NT$2,353 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Battle Creek. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
It was clean, comfortable, and quiet. I will definitely go again.

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Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Battle Creek, MI
Best Western Fremont/Angola I-80/90 Toll Road

Best Western Fremont/Angola I-80/90 Toll Road

2.5 out of 5
6245 N Old 27 Fremont IN
The price is NT$2,358 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
NT$2,358
NT$2,641 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fremont. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (778 reviews)
The staff is friendly and room was clean. The mattress on the king bed was in need of replacement. This was my 3rd. time staying there in the past year; the prior stays the beds were very comfortable. The hotel is quiet.

Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Best Western Fremont/Angola I-80/90 Toll Road
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The Wellington Cottage

The Wellington Cottage

3 out of 5
7420 N 1160 W Middlebury IN
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Middlebury. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Popular attractions Stone Lake and Brokesha ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
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The Wellington Cottage
Howe Retreat w/ Fire Pit + Private Boat Dock!

Howe Retreat w/ Fire Pit + Private Boat Dock!

3 out of 5
Howe IN
Stay at this cottage in Howe. Enjoy free parking, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Green Valley Golf & Health Club and North Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great experience
My stay was great. The weather was cold so we did not get to do any outside activities on the lake. The windows looked out at the lake and it was so relaxing. There was plenty of room inside for all 5 of my kids.

Reviewed on 2025/3/24

Howe Retreat w/ Fire Pit + Private Boat Dock!
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Popular places to visit

Palmer Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Palmer Lake during your travels in Colon.

Palmer Lake

Palmer Lake Beach

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Palmer Lake Beach

Colon Township Library

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Colon Township Library

Colon Township Hall

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Colon Township Hall

Adams Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Adams Lake during your travels in Colon.

Adams Lake

Veterans Memorial Park

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Veterans Memorial Park

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