Michael Corley is a magician, cosplayer, voice, actor, prop maker, and the dungeon master of the Chafing Armor podcast! He has been entertaining audiences both live and on TikTok and YouTube for over 25 years!
Stories across myth and fiction warn that wishes rarely turn out the way we expect. Tales like King Midas, the Sibyl’s cursed immortality, and countless Twilight Zone episodes show how a poorly worded wish can spiral into disaster. This panel explores the long tradition of wish-granting gone wrong and why storytellers love the twist. Could you craft a wish that would not backfire?
If the summer solstice is the start of summer, why is it called midsummer? What does Stonehenge have to do with it? June 21 is the solstice, It is believed that during this period, the veil between the human world and the Fae realm is at its thinnest. Maybe they will attend?
Some horror movies do more than startle us in the moment. They linger in our minds long after the credits roll. This panel invites fans to share the movies, scenes, and twists that truly stuck with them. What moments still make you uneasy years later?
Cosplay is deeply rewarding, but large projects and busy convention seasons can take a toll. This panel focuses on maintaining physical and mental well-being while pursuing ambitious builds. Panelists share strategies for pacing projects, avoiding burnout, and setting healthy expectations. Creating great costumes should support your well-being, not undermine it.