IMPORTANT NOTE: See future posts, below, for ANY changes and updates and error corrections! I did my best to make this accurate, but it is NOT an official chart from JREF. It is my own summary, with my own snarky remarks, and it is possible that I made some mistakes. So, do NOT rely on the opening post for information. ALWAYS check for posts below, for any updates. And the Official Site always has the Official last word. Thank you.
So, the web site for TAM 2014 registration was rather obfuscated as to which options get you what things. So, I decided to make my own guide to what you get, along with a chart. And, here it is, so far:
I rounded up the prices to the nearest $10, just because I don't like being deceived by numbers designed to look a lot smaller than they really are.
I am not entirely sure what the One Day ticket gets you. I will fill in those question marks, when I can.
Opening Reception: Hors d'oeuvres are served. If you are on a budget, it is possible to make a small dinner out of it. Though, it is not really meant for that sort of thing, exactly. However, you will have to pay for beverages: Soft drinks and alcohol are available at the cash bar.
Main Stage Sessions: The actual conference part of the conference! This is the main reason you are attending this thing, right?
Live Million Dollar Challenge (MDC): If we are lucky, someone will actually show up to accept the preliminary challenge, and we get to witness their effort, successful or otherwise!
If we are unlucky, the person won't show up, and everyone will just talk about the challenge for a while, instead. Both have happened in the past, so who knows? At least you don't have to pay for it.
Swag: T-Shirt, Program Guide, and Badge: Every year, everyone gets nicely printed program guides and badges. We also get a complementary T-shirt, for some reason. I guess it's a tradition, or something.
Penn Jillette's Rock 'n Roll Doughnut and Bacon Party! Every year Penn finances a private party, with live music (some of it comes from him, but most of it comes from professional musicians), Krispy Kreme doughnuts, bacon strips, and strip acts. There is no charge to attend. However:
*Donations to JREF are encouraged from party attendees.
Continental Breakfasts: You get access to decent quality breakfast foods on some of the mornings. If you got the budget ticket, cheaper food can be found in a few places in the hotel.
Catered Lunch Buffets: These have usually been pretty good! And, there even vegetarian items! Though, if you are on a budget, there are cheaper options in hotel restaurants, especially if you use coupons.
All Workshop Pass: Before and after the conference, there are a bunch of misc. workshops of specialized topics. Most of the time there is some audience participation (that is what makes it a workshop, after all). But, sometimes you just end up with a string of panelists just yapping about their expertise the whole time.
See the web site for the list of them. This pass lets you into any of them you want.
Access to individual workshops are also available a la carte.
Also, tickets for any of these 3 evening shows are available a la carte:
An Honest Liar: A screening of the new documentary film about James Randi, that was funded through Kickstarter. Apparently, he is a person of some importance to this conference.
Paul Provenza's Satiristas: Highly offensive stand-up comedy acts. You'll love 'em all!
Dark Tales: A spiritualism-themed magic show, of some sort. Not to be confused with Duck Tales, which was a duck-themed cartoon show, of some sort.
Expedited Check-In: Those of you who acquire the coveted TAM Experience Pass won't have to wait on that long line to get your badge and swag, like everyone else. You get to skip ahead to the front of it, like a boss!!
VIP Reserved Seating: As a member of the elite TAM Experience, you get to sit with the other VIP guests, speakers and wizard folk, at the front of the theater. Don't worry, I am sure you can handle the pressure.
Special Buffet Dinner: They never had a special buffet for TAM Experience attendees, before. Though, I imagine the food will probably be good.
Extra Snobby Bragging Rights: Of course, every TAM member can brag about this event, for the rest of their lives.... However, ONLY Experience Members get to brag about it on their tax return, because a portion of your Experience ticket is tax deductible!
Other Add Ons:
Private VIP Luncheon w/ Randi and Friends: For $1,000 you get to have a special lunch, in a small room, in close proximity to James Randi and most of the most popular presenters at the conference, to schmooze with.
SGU Benefit Dinner with Auctions and Game Shows and Stuff: For $100, you get to be entertained by the rouges gallery of skeptical podcast hosts, for an evening meal.
Register HERE: http://ift.tt/1hCJvTS
For all tickets: You are responsible for hotel and travel accommodations. There are TAM discounts for staying at the venue. See the web site for details. Some offers not valid if you are from the planet Trolla. (Sorry, Orko!)
Prices go UP after April 30th!
So, the web site for TAM 2014 registration was rather obfuscated as to which options get you what things. So, I decided to make my own guide to what you get, along with a chart. And, here it is, so far:
| Feature | One Day | Budget | Basic | Standard | Entertainment | TAM Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Reception (cash bar) | ?? | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! |
| Main Stage Sessions | Yes (for 1 day) | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! |
| Live MDC on Sunday | ?? | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! |
| T-Shirt, Program Guide, Badge | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! |
| Bacon and Donut Party* | Yes, I think | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! |
| Continental Breakfasts | no | no | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! |
| Catered Lunch Buffets | no | no | YES! | YES! | YES! | YES! |
| All Workshop Pass | no | no | no | YES! | YES! | YES! |
| An Honest Liar Screening | no | no | no | no | YES! | YES! |
| Paul Provenza's Satiristas | no | no | no | no | YES! | YES! |
| Dark Tales Magic Show | no | no | no | no | YES! | YES! |
| Expedited Check-In | no | no | no | no | no | YES! |
| VIP Reserved Seating | no | no | no | no | no | YES! |
| Special Buffet Dinner | no | no | no | no | no | YES! |
| Extra Snobby Bragging Rights | no | no | no | no | no | YES!!! |
| Price until 4/30/2014 (rounded up) | $250.00 | $350.00 | $450.00 | $500.00 | $600.00 | $1,000.00 |
I rounded up the prices to the nearest $10, just because I don't like being deceived by numbers designed to look a lot smaller than they really are.
I am not entirely sure what the One Day ticket gets you. I will fill in those question marks, when I can.
Opening Reception: Hors d'oeuvres are served. If you are on a budget, it is possible to make a small dinner out of it. Though, it is not really meant for that sort of thing, exactly. However, you will have to pay for beverages: Soft drinks and alcohol are available at the cash bar.
Main Stage Sessions: The actual conference part of the conference! This is the main reason you are attending this thing, right?
Live Million Dollar Challenge (MDC): If we are lucky, someone will actually show up to accept the preliminary challenge, and we get to witness their effort, successful or otherwise!
If we are unlucky, the person won't show up, and everyone will just talk about the challenge for a while, instead. Both have happened in the past, so who knows? At least you don't have to pay for it.
Swag: T-Shirt, Program Guide, and Badge: Every year, everyone gets nicely printed program guides and badges. We also get a complementary T-shirt, for some reason. I guess it's a tradition, or something.
Penn Jillette's Rock 'n Roll Doughnut and Bacon Party! Every year Penn finances a private party, with live music (some of it comes from him, but most of it comes from professional musicians), Krispy Kreme doughnuts, bacon strips, and strip acts. There is no charge to attend. However:
*Donations to JREF are encouraged from party attendees.
Continental Breakfasts: You get access to decent quality breakfast foods on some of the mornings. If you got the budget ticket, cheaper food can be found in a few places in the hotel.
Catered Lunch Buffets: These have usually been pretty good! And, there even vegetarian items! Though, if you are on a budget, there are cheaper options in hotel restaurants, especially if you use coupons.
All Workshop Pass: Before and after the conference, there are a bunch of misc. workshops of specialized topics. Most of the time there is some audience participation (that is what makes it a workshop, after all). But, sometimes you just end up with a string of panelists just yapping about their expertise the whole time.
See the web site for the list of them. This pass lets you into any of them you want.
Access to individual workshops are also available a la carte.
Also, tickets for any of these 3 evening shows are available a la carte:
An Honest Liar: A screening of the new documentary film about James Randi, that was funded through Kickstarter. Apparently, he is a person of some importance to this conference.
Paul Provenza's Satiristas: Highly offensive stand-up comedy acts. You'll love 'em all!
Dark Tales: A spiritualism-themed magic show, of some sort. Not to be confused with Duck Tales, which was a duck-themed cartoon show, of some sort.
Expedited Check-In: Those of you who acquire the coveted TAM Experience Pass won't have to wait on that long line to get your badge and swag, like everyone else. You get to skip ahead to the front of it, like a boss!!
VIP Reserved Seating: As a member of the elite TAM Experience, you get to sit with the other VIP guests, speakers and wizard folk, at the front of the theater. Don't worry, I am sure you can handle the pressure.
Special Buffet Dinner: They never had a special buffet for TAM Experience attendees, before. Though, I imagine the food will probably be good.
Extra Snobby Bragging Rights: Of course, every TAM member can brag about this event, for the rest of their lives.... However, ONLY Experience Members get to brag about it on their tax return, because a portion of your Experience ticket is tax deductible!
Other Add Ons:
Private VIP Luncheon w/ Randi and Friends: For $1,000 you get to have a special lunch, in a small room, in close proximity to James Randi and most of the most popular presenters at the conference, to schmooze with.
SGU Benefit Dinner with Auctions and Game Shows and Stuff: For $100, you get to be entertained by the rouges gallery of skeptical podcast hosts, for an evening meal.
Register HERE: http://ift.tt/1hCJvTS
For all tickets: You are responsible for hotel and travel accommodations. There are TAM discounts for staying at the venue. See the web site for details. Some offers not valid if you are from the planet Trolla. (Sorry, Orko!)
Prices go UP after April 30th!
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