# Event Details - **Event Name**: Keith Negley- The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join award-winning author and illustrator Keith Negley as he teaches us how to be a wizard with his new book and a live drawing demo!About this EventSo, you want to become a wizard? Excellent choice.Magic, like everything in life, takes practice and patience. It's important to know that you will make mistakes. For example, you might accidentally turn your friends into fish, or yourself into a turnip. This is all normal. Remember, magic is more about wondering than knowing. Also explosions.This handbook covers everything from essential materials--a stick (not too pokey); a cloak (a towel works fine); a hiding place; and snacks--to spell casting, duels, and did we mention snacks?In turns hilarious and thoughtful, this how-to guide sparkles with just as much wisdom as it does magic.Keith Negley's work has appeared on book covers, children's books, t-shirts, album covers, posters, skateboard decks, and even a watch. He is a frequent contributor to The New York Times and New Yorker in addition to many other national publications. He received his BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2000, and his MFA from The School of Visual Arts in New York City in 2013 and doesn’t regret the student debt one bit. His list of awards includes 5 medals from the Society of Illustrators, a medal from the Society of Illustrators West, and 2 medals from the 3x3 International Illustration annual and his book Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) received a Kate Greenaway Medal nomination. Keith resides in downtown Bellingham Washington with his two boys surrounded by mountains and ocean and sometimes teaches illustration at Western Washington University.Feel free to reach out to Village Books and Paper Dreams for further assistance at 360-671-2626! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellingham/keith-negley-the-beginners-guide-to-being-a-wizard/100001993288818514 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Village Books and Paper Dreams - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 22.86, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bellingham - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Village Books and Paper Dreams - **lat**: 48.72072500000001 - **long**: -122.503588 - **full address**: Village Books and Paper Dreams, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Keith Negley- The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/44ae3b11f45236b1c43c4aeba27a2c18746a4f2b0c5196623139c47d4357ee6b-rimg-w1200-h598-dcf5f1eb-gmir.jpg?v=1783361711 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Keith Negley- The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard being held? - **A:** Keith Negley- The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Village Books and Paper Dreams, 1200 11th Street, Bellingham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Keith Negley- The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard? - **A:** Keith Negley- The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard is organized by Village Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Keith Negley- The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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