Success at Wonderground Las Vegas

Wonderground in Las Vegas was a huge success.  Thank you Will Bradshaw for once again inviting Confetti Eddie to perform. 

The WONDERGROUND grows from an artistic need for the Las Vegas performing arts community to create a life-enhancing expression of magical community and enlightened night culture.

 Mat Franco was in attendance. 

Will Bradshaw of Wonderground.

Master Magician Jeff McBride

Confetti Eddie paper message. 

Wonderground- Confetti Eddie

 Confetti Eddie joins the cast of Wonderground, October 16th in Las Vegas. 

Polacon 10 - Confetti Eddie

"The mystical night began with a magic show by magician Confetti Eddie, who performed tricks such as making stacks of money appear from pieces of green tissue paper, as well as making objects disappear and reappear."

PolaCon 10 brings the town of ‘Twin Peaks’ to Denton

• Shehzil Imran

Read. the full story at North Texas Daily ONLINE HERE :

A red velvet curtain is pulled away to reveal a fog-filled room decorated with blue roses, fake owls and a singular statue replicating the Venus de Milo sculpture, sitting on top of a zig-zag rug. 

On the other side of the wall, the blaring vocals and instruments of local bands SEVIT and MOMWOW fill the room. 

The stark contrast in settings is a part of “Photos from a Black Lodge: A ‘Twin Peaks’ Celebration,” which took place on Sept. 27 at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio. The event celebrated 35 years of the television show “Twin Peaks” (1990), in tandem with the 10th annual Denton instant film convention, PolaCon.

“I think that [this is] on the surface level of what brings us together, it's just more the visual aesthetic,” said Kayla Plunkett, attendee and Dallas resident. “But I think it's more that there's a like-mindedness for people who love David Lynch and love ‘Twin Peaks.’ There's just a shared connection.”

The themed night was one of three Rubber Gloves events part of PolaCon, organized by the Instant Film Society.

Created by surrealist filmmaker David Lynch, “Twin Peaks” follows the murder of teenager Laura Palmer in a small town, provoking an investigation that reveals darker secrets than the death of one girl. The ’90s show gained immediate popularity upon airing, amassing over 30 million views on its first episode alone, mainly due to the eccentric, dreamlike atmosphere the storyline and characters create — a combination signature of Lynch’s films.

“I like that I can never figure out what's going to happen next,” Plunkett said. “It’s so rich and it's such a neat story that, in many ways, is grounded in reality. It's just a small town and a diner and a murder, right? But then it just goes off in these wild directions.”

The mystical night began with a magic show by magician Confetti Eddie, who performed tricks such as making stacks of money appear from pieces of green tissue paper, as well as making objects disappear and reappear.

In addition to opening the show with magic, the event hosted a music lineup from 7-11 p.m., consisting of Lily Taylor, a vocalist and BandwithTX radio show host, as well as bands SEVIT, Deep Red and MOMWOW.

The second band to play, SEVIT, was formed in 2017 as a new wave, post-punk group, but underwent a change in its current member lineup in 2022, transitioning to synth and dark wave genres.

The “Twin Peaks” celebration was the group’s first time playing at Rubber Gloves.

“I've always wanted to play at Rubber Gloves,” said Maddie Fritz, a SEVIT band member and university master's student. “It's definitely been awesome, and it's definitely been a long time coming. 
I mean, everyone here has been super sweet, […] it's just really nice to see the community come out and support each other in Denton.”

Fritz said she believes Lynch’s works, such as “Twin Peaks,” his debut feature film “Eraserhead” (1977) and “Blue Velvet” (1986) are captivating in terms of soundtrack, cinematography and “weirdness” in storytelling. She credits Lynch as one of her and the band’s influences.

“A lot of our lyrical topics can be a little dark,” Fritz said. “And so I think he's kind of inspired me to be able to be weird and strange and dark in your art and not be afraid to just let that part of you be shown in your creative endeavors.”

Continuing with the TV show’s theme, the event arranged the venue’s Rubber Room to replicate the Black Lodge, a sinister alternate dimension frequently visited in the show, allowing attendees to sit in cushion chairs and have their photos taken in the iconic space. 

The recreated Black Lodge held a dance set by Rob Buttrum, who went by DJ DreamLover69 for the late-night portion of the event from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. 

Before Buttrum’s set, he played music from Lynch’s films, such as “Laura Palmer’s Theme” from “Twin Peaks,” “In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song)” from “Eraserhead” and Roy Orbison’s “In Dreams” from “Blue Velvet.”

“[The show] is one of the all-time greatests,” Buttrum said. “The mood, tension, the mystery, the certainty, just everything that you want out of something that you're going to keep watching.”

Buttrum has been with PolaCon since its inception, either DJing, performing live or presenting at the event. He said it has been awesome to watch the convention grow throughout the past decade.

“Denton has a good photography slash instant film scene already,” Buttrum said. “So it's cool just to see outsiders also coming in and seeing it.” 

In the first episode of “Twin Peaks,” Dale Cooper sits down at the town’s local diner and enjoys a piece of pie and a “damn fine cup of coffee.” In addition to live music and “Twin Peaks” themed photo opportunities, attendees celebrated the series with a slice of cherry pie and a cup of coffee. 

The scene, like the rest of the show, has remained iconic and memorable since its release, Fritz said.

With the show turning 35 this year, the event provided a chance for “Twin Peaks” fans, such as Taylor, to celebrate what made the series special to them.

“David Lynch is not for everybody,” Taylor said. “That’s important, we need people to remind us of the surreal aspects of life. […] I think that it's a way to express a bit of humanity that's not so baked like a cake […] it's not so predictable and reminds us that we can be unpredictable, we can be creative, we can be weirdos and that's okay.”

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We’re looking forward to introducing you to Confetti Eddie. Check out our conversation below.

Hi Confetti , thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Outside of my. work the thing that. brings me. joy. is performing magic for audiences. I look forward to show nights. It’s great to meet new people and share. a fun experience together.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Confetti Eddie I am a magician and an artist. I like to combine my talents. I am also a confetti connoisseur, and paper prestidigitator.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I was an artist for many years. I owned an art gallery in an arts neighborhood. I regularly booked art shows and various performances. I enjoyed helping creatives bring their vision to life with video and lighting. I spent many years behind the scenes working various events. During all those years I carried an interest in magic it would manifest in my work from time to time. In 2012 I went to Burning Man. I had a great experience and a desire to return to magic and to become a magician.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There have been. times where it seems like progress is slow going. I learned to spend those slow periods by refining my work and process.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Whose ideas do you rely on most that aren’t your own?
I am a student at Jeff McBride’s Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas, Jeff is my magic mentor and teacher. We meet once a month over Zoom and he helps me with my magic. We have a great student teacher relationship. I make sure to practice and implement the lessons I learn during our classroom sessions.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I knew I only had 10 years left I would stop being so timid and just take bigger chances sooner.

Photos by Jason Janik.

Confetti Eddie Birthday Magic

Confetti Eddie performing magic for Emma's 30th Birthday.

 Yes , Confetti Eddie is available for private birthday parties and other events. 

Jim Lee and Confetti Eddie

 NTX comic book convention August 2, 2025.  

Out on the town- Confetti Eddie

 Confetti Eddie has been spotted performing on various music and comedy shows around the Dallas and Deep Ellum area.

Confetti Eddie at Three Links Deep Ellum TX.

Photos by Jason Janik 

More of Jason's work can be found on Instagram HERE and on his website HERE.