Guests

Below are the guests for the 2026 iMagicon – April 24-26, 2026. More guests to be announced.

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He grew up in NYC’s infamous Alphabet City, 7th Street between C&D. His father was a theoretical physicist who worked with Einstein, his mother a poet and painter. His first lead in a movie was playing Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 

Often referred to as, “That guy,” Josh has acted in over a hundred movies and TV shows. He is known for his many recurring TV roles including Showtimes’ Ray Donovan as Stu Feldman, Netflix’s Maniac, Younger, Law and Order as Hank Abraham, as well as such shows as High Maintenance, The Good Wife, Damages, Star Trek Deep: Space Nine, The Sopranos, and early on as the Modelizer on Sex and The City. He is currently on HBO’s new series, Mrs Fletcher with Kathryn Hahn. 

Josh is well known for his stand out performances in independent and mainstream films. Currently he can be seen in the record breaking Joker as Hoyt Vaughn – Joaquin Phoenix’s character’s boss. Also in theaters now he stars opposite Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Alec Baldwin and Willem Dafoe in Warner Bros Motherless Brooklyn, directed by Edward Norton. 

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He is a stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and actor known for his role as Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and his ongoing list of stunt work. His credits range from James Bond films to Star Wars. Recent works include A Quiet Place: Day One, Andor, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and F9: The Fast Saga. 

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He is a Japanese-American actor best known for his role as the original Shredder in the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He has also played Dr. Chen in the ABC series Eli Stone and has appeared in films like Home Alone 3, Pearl Harbor, and The Devil’s Advocate. He has a long and successful career in film, television, and theatre.

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He is from Boston, Massachusetts and left for NYC to study at NYU at Tisch School of the Arts where he studied Experimental Theatre, Dance and film. He has worked on several projects with the Jim Henson Company such as the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ 1 & 2 (‘DONATELLO), and the TV series ‘Dinosaurs’ (ROBBIE SINCLAIR). His other character credits include ‘Ace Ventura 2’, ‘George of the Jungle’, ‘Born to be Wild’ and ‘Buddy’ – playing a Gorilla in all four. He also performed the Cyclops character in ‘Monkeybone’, as well as the evil alien Invader in ‘Life Form’. Recently, Leif directed a feature film entitled, ‘Life at These Speeds’ starring Tim Roth, Billy Crudup, Stefanie Scott, Peter Coyote, Melanie Lynsky and Graham Rogers. 

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Kevin Clash brought heart and wisdom to 1990s TMNT Master Splinter, making him one of the most beloved characters in the TMNT universe. Beyond TMNT, he’s best known as the iconic performer behind Elmo on Sesame Street, earning 10 Daytime Emmy Awards and inspiring generations of fans. His work also includes Labyrinth, Dinosaurs, Muppets Tonight, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and more. His journey is featured in the acclaimed documentary Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey.

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Nick Palma is best known as the “Action Turtle” — Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. He’s also worked as a stunt performer on major films including The Last Action Hero, Stargate, and The Rundown.

As a special bonus to our fans, Palma will be a FREE signer at this year’s event! AND, better yet, he may be spotted walking around the convention IN his Michelangelo suit! 

This special guest appearance is made possible by iMagicon sponsor, Dr. Joshua Meske, Optometrist in Minot.

Free Autograph Policy

  • Each paid event attendee is eligible for ONE (1) free autograph, and will receive an autograph ticket upon paid entry.
  • Redeemable only during scheduled appearance hours on first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Autograph ticket must be presented for redemption.
  • The free autograph will be personalized and on:
    • A provided 8×10 photo, or
    • 2026 iMagicon special edition poster
  • Additional autographs require either:
    • Another event ticket, or
    • Purchase directly from the guest at their regular signing price.
  • The guest may refuse to sign items they feel are inappropriate.
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Mary Elizabeth McGlynn is a renowned voice actress, director, and singer with a prolific career spanning anime, animation, and video games. She is celebrated for her portrayal of Major Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, a role that earned her the American Anime Award for Best Actress. Her extensive voice acting credits include Star Wars Rebels (Governor Pryce), Steven Universe (Dr. Maheswaran), Naruto (Kurenai), Cowboy Bebop (Julia), Sailor Moon Crystal (Queen Metalia), and Critical Role (Zahra Hydrus). 

As a director, McGlynn has helmed numerous projects, including Naruto Shippuden, Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, Digimon Tamers, and Glitter Force. She also directed the English adaptation of Metropolis and has contributed to voice direction for video games such as Silent Hill 3, Diablo III, and World of Warcraft. 

Beyond her voice work, McGlynn has lent her vocal talents to the Silent Hill series, performing songs composed by Akira Yamaoka for various games and films. 

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Chester Rushing is a Latinx actor and voice performer whose work spans film, television, animation, and video games. He is best known for his role as Tommy H. on Netflix’s Stranger Things. His voice work includes The Mighty Monster Wheelies (Universal), Fright Krewe (DreamWorks), and The Loud House: No Time to Spy (Nickelodeon), as well as singing performances in Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie.

Chester has also contributed motion capture work to Guerrilla’s acclaimed Horizon video game series (Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West). Known for his versatility, musicality, and strong improvisation skills, he brings heart and authenticity to every role.

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Bob Hall returns to iMagicon – April 24-26, 2026! Bob has worked in the comics industry for more than forty-five years. Bob Hall drew most of Marvel’s Major books and characters, The Champions, Doctor Doom, the Red Skull, The Avengers, The West Coast Avengers, The Squadron Supreme, Spider-man, including Spider-Man meeting the original Saturday Night Live cast, Thor, Nick Fury, Moon Knight, one issue of The New Mutants, and What If Conan Were Trapped In the Twentieth Century, Part 2. Bob also did a slew of Movie adaptations including Willow, Dark Man, and arguably the worst superhero movie ever, the 1980s Captain America. On the other hand, check out the graphic novel, Emperor Doom, which is probably Bob’s best work for Marvel.

In the 1990s, Bob began working for Valiant and was given the option to choose a project. He was naturally drawn to Shadowman. Shadowman had the most potential, set in New Orleans, featuring a musician and involving voodoo, all stuff Bob could dig into. He wrote, and eventually drew the book for thirty-five issues. It was very successful, but was eventually rebooted to support a video game while Bob moved on to moved onto to create Armed and Dangerous, a crime series and probably Bob finest work in comics. Later, Bob work at DC Comics doing special project Batman stories: I, Joker; It’s Jokertime and Batman D.O.A.

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Tom Fleming is a powerhouse fantasy and comic artist whose work spans Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and legendary games like World of Warcraft and Magic: The Gathering. He also made pop culture history designing classic WWE character logos and costumes (including Hulk Hogan and Razor Ramon!) and has worked on films and TV such as The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys and One Tree Hill. Meet this award-nominated artist in person and check out his stunning fine art and prints!

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Dave DeVries is a legendary illustrator known for his work with Marvel and DC Comics, including the iconic Marvel Masterpieces ’95 set. He’s also the creator of the viral art project The Monster Engine, transforming children’s drawings into stunning professional illustrations. His clients include DreamWorks, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros., Universal Studios, and more — with concept art featured in The LEGO Movie 2!

Standard Disclaimer: Line up is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances (Covid-19, air travel issues, conflicting schedules, etc). iMagicon will strive to get an equal replacement guest. When a guest is unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances that are outside of iMagicon’s control, no refunds will be given.

Covid Disclaimer: Due to the recent pandemic and possibility of Covid-19 and other communicable disease to arise and/or change, special guests reserve the right to require restrictions in their signing area. This could include having a fan (while in line or at the signing booth face-to-face with guest) to do any of the following: 1. wear a face mask, 2. not touch the special guest in any manner such as hugs, handshakes, etc; 3. post only side-by-side during a selfie or photo op (no arm around one another) 4. Any other restrictions the special guest may deem necessary to make their appearance comfortable and safe.