EnchantiCon 2025: Full Schedule

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10:00am CDT

Still Bejeweled: Friendship Bracelet Trading

Sunday August 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Let's make the whole con shimmer! Whether you have bracelets, keychains, ribbons, trinkets, or simply friendship to trade, join us to laugh, chat, and swap. You'll never be on your own, kid.

Presenters

Mary-Grace "Bat" Lamonte

Mary-Grace lives in NYC with her husband, 2 kids, and 2 cats. She enjoys reading, crafting and going to concerts as often as possible. She is involved in several fandoms including Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Disney.

Ann Lysy

Ann Lysy hails from just outside Chicago, where she lives with her husband, Chris and dog, Junimo. She has been involved in fandom since the early 1990s, and her current favorite fandoms are Dungeons & Dragons, themed entertainment, and cozy video games. In addition to spearheading... Read More →

Victoria Kline

Victoria Kline is a Chicago native. She shares her home with her husband, a cat, a dog, and way too many plants (which is the proper and correct amount). She can usually be found covering something in glitter or reading.

Sunday August 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Regency A

Interactive

11:15am CDT

Translating Harry Potter Around the World: Humlesnurr’s Zweinstein

Sunday August 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT

Regency A

This session delves into the fascinating realm of translating the Harry Potter series, exploring both the linguistic challenges and the growing hobby of collecting Harry Potter books in various languages. We will investigate the importance of translations, the specific difficulties of translating such a beloved work, and highlight some memorable mistranslations and revisions.

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.

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!

Sunday August 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Regency A

Panel

3:45pm CDT

The Flame Haired Stars: A History of Comets Before the Telescope

Sunday August 17, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT

Regency A

Explore the history of comets as understood before the invention of the telescope. Discover how early astronomers observed and interpreted these celestial phenomena, often viewing them as omens, portents, or divine messages. Early efforts to record and explain cometary appearances are examined through the lens of the observational tools and philosophies of the time. Through texts, art, and historical accounts, trace humanity's evolving relationship with the night sky.

Presenters

Jon Voisey

Jon is an independent historian of pre-telescopic astronomy. His primary area of interest is the development of the geocentric model as laid out in Claudius Ptolemy's 2nd century "Almagest". He has a BS in Astronomy from the University of Kansas and runs the YouTube channel @Astr... Read More →

Sunday August 17, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Regency A

Panel