EnchantiCon 2025: Full Schedule

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10:00am CDT

The Evolution of Fandoms

Saturday August 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Starting with Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, through to newer fandoms like Fourth Wing, join us for a discussion about how fandoms have evolved over time. How do social media, BookTok, and fanfic communities shape modern fandom culture?

Presenters

Mike Schubert

Creator/Host/Editor/Producer, Potterless & The Newest Olympian

Mike Schubert is the creator, host, and editor of Potterless, a podcast with over 75,000,000 downloads, following his journey as a grown man reading the Harry Potter series for the first time. Each episode, he is joined by a different HP fan to poke fun at things that don't make sense... Read More →

Jo Fischer

Jo Fischer is a storyteller and filmmaker from Kansas City, MO. Their debut novel Chasing Starlight releases in 2026. As Assistant Director of Whimsy Gossip Productions, Jo brings magic to life on screen. When not writing or filming, they step into the story, cosplaying beloved... Read More →

Dylan Ward

Dylan is a writer, bookbinder, and content creator hailing from the Pacific Northwest. His debut novel, The Lies We Tell—a literary exploration of ambition, legacy, and deception in the publishing world—releases April 2026. He’s also at work on a dark fantasy trilogy filled... Read More →

Chloé Laverson

Chloé is a lifelong fangirl (it all started with the Boy Who Lived) who turned her love of magic and dressing up into a side gig as a fantasy, fashion, cosplay, and fandom content creator.She believes pink is a neutral, fantasy-inspired outfits belong at the grocery store, and the... Read More →

Gina Kim

Gina is a fantasy book influencer and writer who is extremely excited to join everyone for a weekend of books, magic, and dancing! While her love for reading was a more recent discovery that truly solidified a few years ago, storytelling has always been a part of her—starting with... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Regency A

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3:45pm CDT

The Magicians: Books vs TV

Saturday August 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT

Regency A

Calling all fans of The Magicians! This is your place to talk all things Brakebills. We'll discuss the differences between the books and the TV show, changes we liked or didn't like, things we wish had made it into the show, and generally yell about Quentin's season four fate.

Presenters

Amanda Roth

Amanda Roth is a musician, nerd, marathoner, and arts administrator. By day, she works as a Production Operations Manager for From the Top. At night she can be found knitting, reading, or petting her cat.

Saturday August 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Regency A

Panel

5:00pm CDT

Gateway Fantasy: How Fantasy Shapes Who We Are Today

Saturday August 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

Regency A

If you're here at EnchantiCon, you're probably a fantasy fan. What were the stories that helped you discover the genre? Come join us for an invigorating discussion on how our favorite fantasy stories from when we were young have shaped our fantasy interests now, and how they continue to influence us today.

Presenters

Celia Buell

Celia is a reader, wizard rocker (The Bookish Hufflepuff), and longtime fantasy fan. She loves fairy tales and stories about people who rise up against established norms and rebel against tyranny, especially when there's a some romance involved as well.

Abby Evangelisto

Abby Evangelisto is a YouTuber, cosplayer, and performing artist from Fort Worth, Texas. When they’re not playing accordion or working on their latest artistic project, they can be found reading kid lit, listening to 80’s new wave, and over-analyzing satirical media—sometimes... Read More →

Nana Kay

Your not-so-niche Chicagoland indie author known for poetry, prose, and even her satirically sassy video shorts about life and media. As a lover of storytelling, her work often explores philosophy, media, and culture to draw creative parallels to social happenings. If she’s not... Read More →

Harrison Tu

Harrison is a Ravenclaw polyglot who has loved Harry Potter since the series began. Tech nerd by day, wrocker by night, and always striving to do what's right. He is passionate about Harry Potter and producing the best content related to the genre for everyone!

Ana

Ana is a 23 year old incoming law student from Ohio who has been involved in various fandoms since 2013, and she has been writing fanfiction since 2014. Currently, her main fandoms are Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and the Hunger Games. She is very excited for EnchantiCon and all the... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Regency A

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