"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one" - Albert Einstein
Where does the thin line between reality and illusion run? How much of our reality is an illusion, and do we want to find out? At Icon 2005, we will march over and beyond that line and cross it to the depths of illusion, and investigate them thoroughly.
At this year's con, we will examine the illusions which reality presents us with and those we weave ourselves, using the tools science fiction and fantasy offer us to delve into and enjoy illusion, and to disbelieve it. We shall see how writers and other artists have examined and used illusion in order to make us see those things we would never confront in everyday life.
We'll go beyond the Matrix and walk the shadows of Amber, dazzle mundane man with the reality of his illusion and guide those who fall through the cracks to London Below. We shall bath ourselves in the scents of illusion and see - Do we want to wake up?
Amongst the plethora of illusory worlds of sf&f, we'll take the time to screen some SF films and television series, classics and premiers alike. Furthermore, all the lectures, panels, workshops and roleplaying games you can ask for.
So come, join us, join Guest of Honor Tim Powers and the other writers and speakers. Join the candidates (and winners) of the 2005 Geffen award. Join the game masters and all the rest of the con crew. Let us take you to the worlds of illusion.