Colon Travel Guide

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This is a cool little town... As the former home and burial site of the famous magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr. (The Great Blackstone), Colon refers to itself as "The Magic Capital of the World." It is the home of the Abbott Magic Company, founded by magicians Percy Abbott, an Australian and friend of Blackstone's, and Recil Bordner, originally from Eaton, Ohio, in 1934. The company has a local store, showroom and a factory where magicians' supplies and new tricks are manufactured. Abbott Magic is well-known among professional stage acts, with customers around the world. Two other younger magic suppliers also call Colon their home, FAB Magic and the Sterlini Magic Manufacturing Company. Each August more than 1,000 magicians and lovers of magic gather there for "Abbott's Magic Get-Together", a 4 day magic convention, doubling the population, sharing magic tricks, and recollecting their knowledge of the famous occupation. The convention concludes each day with an evening show at Colon High School. Colon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,227 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Colon Township. The village is named after the shape of Palmer Lake, and is not the only place in Michigan so named. Colon also has a small Amish community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (18.71%) is water. The town is flanked by Long Lake and Palmer Lake, which are connected by a narrow channel. -wiki Note: The location shown is not of the photo, but rather that of Abbott's Magic Shop. For more info: http://www.colonmichigan.org/ #Michigan #PureMichigan #Magic #Featured
This is a cool little town... As the former home and burial site of the famous magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr. (The Great Blackstone), Colon refers to itself as "The Magic Capital of the World." It is the home of the Abbott Magic Company, founded by magicians Percy Abbott, an Australian and friend of Blackstone's, and Recil Bordner, originally from Eaton, Ohio, in 1934. The company has a local store, showroom and a factory where magicians' supplies and new tricks are manufactured. Abbott Magic is well-known among professional stage acts, with customers around the world. Two other younger magic suppliers also call Colon their home, FAB Magic and the Sterlini Magic Manufacturing Company. Each August more than 1,000 magicians and lovers of magic gather there for "Abbott's Magic Get-Together", a 4 day magic convention, doubling the population, sharing magic tricks, and recollecting their knowledge of the famous occupation. The convention concludes each day with an evening show at Colon High School. Colon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,227 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Colon Township. The village is named after the shape of Palmer Lake, and is not the only place in Michigan so named. Colon also has a small Amish community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (18.71%) is water. The town is flanked by Long Lake and Palmer Lake, which are connected by a narrow channel. -wiki Note: The location shown is not of the photo, but rather that of Abbott's Magic Shop. For more info: http://www.colonmichigan.org/ #Michigan #PureMichigan #Magic #Featured
Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Colon MI
The price is £151 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
£151
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lepley Lake and Palmer Lake are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Host was very welcoming. Everything was as described. It was beautiful covered in snow right by the lake. Along with being centrally located to everything we needed.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Cozy Lakefront Cottage
Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!

Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!

Colon MI
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Adams Lake and Colon Community ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
Yes we thank you so much for allowing us to have our dog with us. He is much needed for my anxiety attacks! We tried to clean up after ourselves as much as possible. Appreciate cleanliness and the soft towels and the washer and dryer world Plus. Won't hesitate to stay again. I could address fixing ...

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

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Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!
Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake

Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake

Colon MI
Stay at this cabin in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lepley Lake and Palmer Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
It was a great place to stay as a home away from home while out of town for work.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

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Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake
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Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Colon MI
Stay at this cottage in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lepley Lake and Palmer Lake are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Host was very welcoming. Everything was as described. It was beautiful covered in snow right by the lake. Along with being centrally located to everything we needed.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Cozy Lakefront Cottage
Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake

Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake

Colon MI
Stay at this cabin in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lepley Lake and Palmer Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
It was a great place to stay as a home away from home while out of town for work.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Secluded SW Michigan Lake View Log Cabin w/ Fire Pit & Deck on Long Lake
Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!

Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!

Colon MI
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Colon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Adams Lake and Colon Community ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
Yes we thank you so much for allowing us to have our dog with us. He is much needed for my anxiety attacks! We tried to clean up after ourselves as much as possible. Appreciate cleanliness and the soft towels and the washer and dryer world Plus. Won't hesitate to stay again. I could address fixing ...

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Three Swans Lakehouse: Explore Fall Foliage on the Water!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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