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Hair Nails Skin Care/Makeup Instructor Education Business Class


ALBIE MULCAHY

Sunday & Monday     10:00am – 11:30am

Albie Mulcahy along with VLVT academies senior team members will take you through the creative journey of finding that inter-creativity that lives in all of us. You will get thoughtful insights on how to move away from the intense structure of hair cutting and into the freedom of working from your heart - developing beautiful shapes. Use the next generation of Dry-Cutting techniques - learn the HONEST approach to shaping hair with VLVT academies.

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ALTIERI BROTHERS

Sunday & Monday    1:30pm – 3:00pm

World famous platform artists and educators, Riccardo and Tony Altieri, will showcase their PowerHair cutting and styling system devised over fifteen years on stage and three thousand live presentations.   This system teaches the stylist to understand hair in the two general disciplines of precision and freestyle cutting, then to employ different techniques within those disciplines to cut movement and structure into hair so as to achieve their artistic vision.   The PowerHair system also highlights the incorporation of color into precision and freestyle based cutting.  Finally, styling is brought to a new level by the Altieri Brothers' innovative techniques coupled with the performance products in their new PowerHair line.

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ARS HAIR SYSTEMS : SHELLY CAVE

Get Healthy!


Sunday & Monday   10:00am - 11:30am

Fact: Hair Color, Highlights, Permanent Waves and Relaxers damage 50% of the keratin protein in hair.  Learn how to prevent and repair hair damage from all chemical services while improving texture and eliminating breakage and split ends.  See for yourself this latest technology in chemical services used by leading professional hair stylists.  Watch Team ARS give you the edge in building a larger clientele base by ensuring that your clients receive the safest and highest quality chemical services.  They will demonstrate a step-by-step approach to beautiful, healthy, damage-free hair. 
 
This class will also offer a new, spectacular concept treatment that will last for weeks even after repeated washings.  It’s simple, unique and excellent as a human hair extension treatment.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn about the most important product in this industry. Learn Something New!!

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ARS HAIR SYSTEMS : ERNIE CRUZ

Pelo Hermoso y Saludable!


Sunday & Monday    2:00pm - 3:00pm

Pelo Tenido, Luces, Permanentes y alasiados dañan el 50% de proteína en el cabello.  Aprenda a prevenir y reparar el cabello dañado acausa de todos los procedimientos químicos.  Al mismo tiempo mejorando la textura y eliminando la orsuela de su cabello.  Vea por si mismo la nueva tecnología en servicios químicos usada por los estilistas profesionales.El equipo de ARS les ayudara a crecer su clientela basándose en sus productos que son seguros y de muy alta calidad.  Les demostraran paso ha paso como obtener un cabello saludable, hermoso y libre de cualquier daño causado por los procedimientos químicos.

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AVANT GARD HAIR SALON : JOSEF & SHAUN SETTLE

The Art of Secret 7 Haircutting 

Sunday & Monday    10:00am - 11:30am

Along with the Avant Gard Design Team, Josef and Shaun Settle of Avant Gard Salon & Premiere Hair Academy of Indianapolis present to you a revolutionary haircutting design system based on the natural shape and form of the head.  This dynamic husband and wife team will demonstrate new cutting edge haircutting guidelines, using their unique new “Secret 7 Styling System.”  This is a one-of-a-kind hairstyling technique that helps you section your client’s hair into 7 zones for a more natural flow to the finished hairstyle design.  This motivating session will be great for both intermediate and advanced hair designers that want to add some fashion flair to their client’s hairstyle.  Enjoy this very creative and innovative class that will help you customize every haircut to each of your client’s head shapes.

Sunday & Monday      2:00pm – 3:30pm

The Art of Secret 7 Haircolor

Josef, Shaun and the Avant Design Team will demonstrate a revolutionary new system of creative haircolor techniques based on the natural form and shape of the head.  This unique new “Secret 7 Haircolor System” is a one-of-a-kind haircolor system that helps you section your client’s hair into 7 zones for a more natural flow of haircolor artistry that will accent and compliment your finished hairstyle designs.  This technique will be used to demonstrate the proper way to apply haircolor while maintaining fashion forward creative hair design artistry.  Learn to customize every haircut with a dynamic new haircolor or highlight for each of your client’s head shapes.  They will also feature the latest application techniques with innovative formulations for stunning multi-dimensional haircolor artistry.

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BARRY FLETCHER

Sunday & Monday    2:00pm – 3:30pm

Celebrity Cuts


How do you get a celebrity to sit in your chair?  What do your clients really want from you?  Are you satisfied with the money you’re making?
It’s a new day. We hair designers have to become educators as well as artists, teaching our clients about common hair problems, hair and nutrition, product knowledge and how to care for their hair between salon visits.  Fletcher will share with you fast and progressive techniques for personalizing hair cuts.  He will also share with you how to make weaves look more believable using the Surface Shaver Razor comb. Learn a systematic approach to hair cutting and the proper use of your shears. This will be the most versatile class of its kind. Which celebs are leading the way with style and why?
Master your craft and cut your way to the top!

Sunday & Monday      10:00am – 11:30am

If Hair Is Sexual, Then Why Are Black Women Losing It?

World class hair designer and author Barry Fletcher reveals answers from his best selling book Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair? and Hair Is Sexual. This hair-care seminar/book signing will give you answers to the most asked question of the beauty industry: what’s up with braids, weaves and locs?  How do you clean hair additions? Where does dandruff come from? Which is best: lye or no-lye relaxers?  This is a must attend class for anyone concerned about black women and their hair. You, too! could be hair today gone tomorrow, so attend the class and avoid the sorrow.
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CARLENE GRAY

Monday    10:00am – 11:30am

Carlene Gray will share with you the different ways of chemically relaxing multi-textured hair. She will share with you the benefits of this service, plus outlining the theory and principles to successful relaxing, as well as keeping customers with at least 6 inches of healthy hair. The elements you will learn in the class will be:

1.  How to market your self as a multi-textured hair designer.
2.  How to increase salon revenue.
3.  How to double your income with quick add-on services.

Carlene loves to teach.  Her specialty is Multicultural Healthy Hair Care. Her presentations are exceptional.  Come see for yourself why this educator is sought after by so many individuals, especially those who want to take their careers to the next level.

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CHUCK CAPLE

Sunday    10:00am – 11:30am

Color Placement: More Than Coloring Hair 

There are many vital steps that are left out that cause us to miss our mark when it comes to color placement.  Many can color hair but few can place color exactly where and how they want it.  Chuck shows us how to make placing color easy and fun.  Come find out how to place that color exactly at the desired level once and for all.  He will lecture on how to cover hair completely, how to keep in warm tones, how and when to add coolness and much more.   Experience a color session with one of the world leaders in color for chemically treated hair.

Sunday    2:00pm – 3:30pm 

When Rinses & Semi Permanent Isn’t Enough

Chuck explains in this course why permanent color is not a harmful practice and why so many stylists don’t accomplish their intended result by using rinses and semi permanent colors.  Chuck’s unique color curriculum will illustrate how safe permanent coloring is and how you can accomplish all that the temporary colors won’t. 

Monday    10:00am – 11:30am 

Writing Formulas Can Be An Exclusive

Chuck reveals how he commands top dollar for his hair color practice in this course.  So many color mistakes happen because so many stylists miscalculate their formulas.  The colors either end up too dark/ too light or too warm/too cool.  The reason for this is that we don’t understand the theory that supports formula writing.  Chuck will outline all the theory and principles to successful formula writing and how to successfully write your mixtures so that you will have perfect color placement.

Reds, Burgundies and Mahoganies (How To Get 'Em)

Monday       2:00pm – 3:30pm 

Highlights, golds and blondes are common choices among clients and stylists and are somewhat easy for stylists to achieve.  Burgundies and reds are making a strong comeback but are sometimes hard to achieve when lifting.  Chuck offers this course for the stylist who wants to produce reds and burgundies permanently.  He will illustrate how to go from blacks and dark browns to only 1 to 2 levels higher and maintain reds and burgundies without creating too much warmth and without slipping into the orange areas.  This is a critical practice among colorists dealing with chemically relaxed hair.  See why Chuck is the sought-after colorists of his era.   

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SAM PARKER

Sunday & Monday    12:00PM – 1:30am

You know Sam from his nationwide advanced education classes.  You’ve seen Sam on stage at International trade shows.  Now you can learn how Sam doubled his Nashville, Tennessee salon business by adding hair extensions to his range of services.
Find out:

  • Which system is right for you, Fusion or Micro-bead
  • How to price your services and maximize your profits
  • How to market yourself as a hair extension specialist
  • How to keep your costs down and make money today

All this and more at Sam’s free 90-minute class on “Making Money with Hair Extensions.” 
Compliments of Donna Bella Milan, this “hands-on” class will give you a chance to apply the extensions and find out for yourself which system you prefer.  Special product discounts available to class participants.

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DORIS MOSLEY TEAM

Sunday & Monday      12:00pm – 1:30pm

Doris F. Mosley, with over 33 years of experience, and The DFM Styling Team will demonstrate the art of professional hair augmentation like you’ve never seen before. Are you looking to increase your K.A.S.H. (Knowledge, Attitude, Skill and Habit)?  Then this is the class for you!The DFM Styling Team will feature demonstrations of various hair extension applications that include the French Flair Lacing and a natural fall closure that will influence how you finish your looks from now on. You will gain a new customer base with The Detached Follicle Technique and walk away with new and proven procedures that are guaranteed to enhance your customer and profit base.

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ESBI INTERNATIONAL ARTISTIC TEAM

Sunday & Monday    12:00pm – 1:30pm 

 “Collaboration of Trends” (haircutting & up styling)

Is your cutting and up styling techniques showing a progression in fashion?  Are you showing originality in your work with creativity and passion?  Do you allow enough time to become cutting edge?  How you think, perform and the time you give will make the difference!  The ESBI Int’l Artistic Team is driven by technique, not product.  This team brings to the stage “Collaboration of Trends” in haircutting and up styling; it will join together your creative mind, your tools and your God given talents to create an endless progression of fashions.  “Inspirational and Extraordinary” are the words audiences across the Nation have used to best describe the work of the exciting team.  The ESBI Int’l Artistic Team is led by two world class educators, Nuccio & Cheryl Basilisco; with their team they have made education their life mission by directing individuals to accomplish their own success.

Fashion trends only last in the time span that they exists.  A Philosophy last forever and becomes a creative timeless journey.  “Collaboration of Trends” will provide a cutting and up styling philosophy of endless Artistry. In this class you will discover why branding yourself with a philosophy is important and ultimately how it adds value to customers and increases your totals.  This team will show you how to collaborate your tools with your mind and your talents to create progressions of fashion.  Learn trends of today with condensed cutting and dry detailing techniques that will help you bring your cutting to an edge.  Learn up styling techniques that will show you how and where to begin to create an image.  Discover the blue prints to techniques that will push your creativity to the edge.  Hair cutting and up styling combined with a philosophy will position your mind, alter your vision and separate you from others.  After attending this class your creativity and passion will return again, only this time it will become “Timeless”!

Sunday & Monday      10:00am – 11:30am

“All the Rage with Colors”

Have you lost your creative vision for color?  Are you lacking excitement with color techniques?  Do you feel like you’re at the end of your tube with color ideas?  A simple shift in your thought pattern with a collaboration of colors and a branding philosophy will make all the difference.  Let ESBI Int’l introduce “All the Rage with colors” which will inspire and develop your color mind by taking you on an excursion with color techniques that will excite your vision again.

The ESBI Int’l is driven by techniques, not products.  Their determination lies to position your mind that tools and techniques should by your driving force to creativity.  This team is led by two world class educators, Nuccio & Cheryl Basilisco who with their team have made education their life mission.  Their color techniques combined with a philosophy will position your mind to forget how you have done color in the past.  Their passion for color will have you understanding that you make the color, it doesn’t make you.  Their vision for color will show you how to create a branding image and why it is valuable. They will share with you a philosophy that has been proven successful nationwide with other salon, and why time is so important to keep your creative mind flowing. 

Their “Edgy” and full of “Rage” color techniques are timeless and will keep feeding your mind to keep you proficient with color. Their color philosophy will introduce new marketing ideas that will build up successful color attitudes.  “Extraordinary and Uniquely Different”, are the words that audiences have been describing across the nation about the work of this team.   In this presentation you will be inspired to change the way you look at color and teach you color techniques that are endless.  The ESBI Int’l Artistic Teams philosophy is true, it’s about growth, passion and a different perspective of the industry.  Don’t pass up this exciting, yet inspirational class, let color become your passion, let your vision recreate the future in color!

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GARY GERARD

Sunday & Monday     
10:00am – 11:30am, 2:00pm – 3:30pm

The Gibson Era Collection

Back by popular demand, world-famous stylist Gary Gerard will be demonstrating exciting new haircuts utilizing his simplified step-by-step method and the study of ergonomics.  Gary’s new Dry Cutting Phenomenon incorporates dry cutting shapes as part of the “Gibson Era Collection”.  Discover the culture, the system and the training techniques to propel your haircutting skills and inspire your own natural creativity.  Raising your standards and introducing free-style haircutting techniques, Gary Gerard’s trend vision will start your journey in the future of creative design cutting.

Join Gary and discover the unique and beautiful looks of the “Gibson Era Collection.”  We commend you on your pursuit in furthering your education.

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HAIRDIAMOND : SONIA DIMARIA

Sunday & Monday      12:00pm – 1:30pm

Innovative Italian Styling Accessories

See fashion beauty designer Sonia DiMaria from Milano demonstrate an incredible array of styling techniques utilizing HD’s own patented, award-winning accessories… everything from the amazingly simple HairDiamond adored by celebs worldwide to their professional HairDesigns FastClip, the original 1-piece hair extension, taking Cannes and Hollywood by storm!

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IBIN INTERNATIONAL TEAM

Sunday & Monday      12:00pm – 1:30pm

2008 Cutting & Styling Trends
from the Orient

Mr. Shuichi Tanaka and his International Team will inspire and lead you through new thought provoking designs and tool application that will change the way you cut and style hair.  Their styles are published worldwide and explain why they are from the top salons of Japan.

They will share with you their style and techniques that help maintain their positioning within their salons and throughout Asia.  The sharing of methods from this team that no doubt services a different clientele than most U.S. stylists can only expand your vision of cutting and styling techniques that will take you to a different level of expertise.

Questions from the audience are always welcome.


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JIM JONES' CLIPPER and RAZOR CUTTING

Sunday & Monday     
10:00am – 11:30am
12:00pm – 1:30pm
2:00pm – 3:30pm

"The Master" Demonstrates The Inside Buzz!

Jim Jones has been a featured educator at 43 national and international beauty shows in North America and Europe. His haircutting techniques have been featured on the Discovery Channel and in several publications, including American Salon, Modern Salon and Inspire/Insights. Jim's clipper cutting and razor cutting shows have received rave reviews from standing room only audiences. Jim Jones has been called "The Master of Clipper Cutting and Razor Cutting."  Do not miss the razor cutting and clipper cutting mastery of Jim Jones.

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MADRID JOHNSON

Sunday & Monday      12:00pm – 1:30pm

Skilled Enhancement Icons

Madrid Johnson and the Global Texture Design Team have often been called the "Skilled Enhancement Icons"; now you're able to see for yourself!!!

Experience the way they approach hairdressing as an art form. Allow them to teach you the latest techniques in haircutting, color on relaxed hair, weaving, natural hair styling and how to become a polished finisher.

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THE NETWERK ACADEMY

Sunday 10:00am – 11:30am, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Monday 10:00am – 11:30am

This young team of independent educators has one uniting mission: to bring non-bias universal haircutting education to the masses. The Netwerk elements method puts the focus on fundamental skills that are ingrained in all haircuts, regardless of style or extremity.

John and Josef will perform cuts that combine these elements into contemporary commercial styles. Their content will touch on the fundamentals of body and hand positioning and other elements to a successful haircut.

The Netwerk philosophy points to a renaissance in hair dressing, one that elevates the standards of education by distinguishing between inspiration and viable systematic explanation.

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ORGANIC HAIR COMPANY  : MARIA ELENA MOLINA

Sunday & Monday      12:00pm – 1:30pm

Get Involved in the Hair Extension World

In this class Maria will help you gain experience in the World of Hair Extensions.  She will share with you the following items:

1    Three and Four Color Effects
2.   Asymmetric Full Lights
3.   Asymmetric Low Lights and Wild Colors
4.   Av.  Raz. Cut
5.   Savage Texture

Don't be left out of this great class.

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PATRIC BRADLEY

Sunday & Monday      10:00am – 11:30am

The Art Show

Patric Antonio Bradley is one of the world’s most influential hair artists.  His charismatic personality and creativity have made him an inspiration to hairstylists across the globe.  Patric’s shows are a demonstration of the visual impact of editorial session hair, seductive contemporary looks and commercial looks that Patric knows today’s clients look for.  Patric Bradley welcomes you to:

  • Undercutting, over-cutting and disconnection sets the central cutting theme
  • A fresh approach to classic techniques that is certain to inspire limitless options
  • Infused with pumpkin orange, vivid violet, beautiful reds and artsy coloring techniques that rocks the urban feel

Experience the legendary man as he brings the art of hair to the forefront!

Sunday & Monday      2:00pm – 3:30pm

Cutting in the U.K.

Elevate Your Creativity & Skills with Patric Bradley! Redefine yourself!  Patric Bradley is showcasing his exclusive cutting and coloring techniques as seen on the streets of London and stages of Rome.  Experience the legendary Patric Bradley cutting system.  See cut and color techniques that add artistry, flare and animation to the hair designs.

Patric Bradley will demonstrate the following:

  • A fresh approach to classic techniques with limitless options
  • Different texturing techniques
  • Create swinging bangs
  • Create a weightless line with swing and movement
  • Form both asymmetric and symmetric shapes

Bringing Europe to Your Front Door!

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ROB WILLIS

Sunday & Monday      10:00am – 11:30am

Texture Control
(Modern Relaxer Philosophy) 

It’s 2008 and some stylists still refer to relaxer as a perm.  This class was created to define the difference between relaxing for texture versus relaxing for straightness. When texture can be altered to compliment what is natural, maintenance is simple. When relaxer and permanent color are defined clearly as to how, when and where to apply and who the candidate is, it is much easier to understand

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ROBIN ENOS

Monday      12:00pm – 1:30pm

Take the Fear Out of Haircolor
Highlights – Lowlights

Robin Enos is an exceptional hair color expert with 38 years experience.  She will show you how texture can be created through color application to match the cut, face shape and texture of hair, creating a trendy look with classic style.  Simplicity is the key and Robin will show you how to keep it simple so you can teach your clients to maintain that perfect style without feeling that you’ve given away your trade secrets.  She has crossed the country with her education.  She will teach you to be fearless when it comes to hair color!  Do not miss this color class.

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RUSSELL MAYES

Sunday & Monday      12:00pm – 1:30pm

Modern/Classic Cutting

This class is an in depth study of how to take true classic shapes and modernize them into wearable styles your clients ask for. You will learn how to make your haircuts perfectly fit the head, work with texture tools (razors, thinning and texturing shears and point cutting), the differences between different texturing methods and their effects, as well as how to control weight without removing your shape. This class is designed for those who are striving for excellence in the discipline of hair cutting.

With a career spanning salon work, television, film, theater and platform work, Russell has been steeped in the world of hair as long as he can remember. He has coached hundreds of hairstylist from beginners to seasoned pros. With over 20 years of experience he has developed a haircutting system that transcends any system or style. His approach makes even the most advanced concepts easy to comprehend and relevant in your day-to-day cutting.

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SARA QUAY

Sunday      12:00pm -1:30pm

The Art of Hair Cutting

The Art of haircutting begins in the art of the consultation with the client.  Having personal confidence in your abilities allows one to explore with the client and discover his/her look.  It’s an opportunity to work not just on what the hair can do, but what the client can and is willing to do.  What is their personal style?

Sara helps her clients find and develop the right look for each individual person. For thirty years, she has loved doing hair.  She has an extensive background with Redken, Sassoon, Rusk, Yosh, Toni & Guy and more.  Sara believes that learning never stops.

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SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL
CANDACE BOSSENDORFER : NICOLE HARTMANN


Sunday & Monday     10:00am – 12:00pm, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Modern Life Collection with Candace Bossendorfer & Nicole Hartmann

Please join Candace Bossendorfer & Nicole Hartmann as they present their insights into new styling directions emerging from the fashion shows of London, Milan, Paris and New York. “Essential Looks,” Schwarzkopf’s seasonal collection of contemporary hairstyles, is inspired by catwalk trends. Each collection delivers tomorrow’s looks, trends and feelings to professional hairdressers today.

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TIMOTHY MARTIN

Sunday    2:00pm – 3:30pm

Avant-Garde Hairstyling

Timothy Martin is a respected international leader and innovator in the beauty industry, founder of Timothy Martin designer hair care for the style conscious. Timothy is the recipient of countless Beauty Industry Awards.  These awards include - Hairdresser of the Year, Colorist of the Year and a NAHA finalist. Timothy's work regularly appears in national and international magazines that motivate and inspire Beauty makers worldwide.

Come see industry icon Timothy Martin debut - Xtreme Fashion an Avante Garde hair design collection, combined with - Trash Couture Fashion that will inspire, motivate, shock and excite!

Monday    2:00pm – 3:30pm

Up Do Style

In this class Timothy will be unveiling evolution an exciting easy long hair and up style collection that will help you translate high fashion hair into special occasion hair for your clients.  Timothy is a visionary artist that transcends the trends, winner of countless Industry Awards.

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TOM PORTER
Founder & CEO, Malibu Wellness, Inc.

Sunday 10:30am - 12:00pm, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Monday 10:30am - 12:00pm

The Secret Weapon of Celebrity Colorists

Tom Porter, M.S.  Education, author of the book, You’re Not Aging, You’re Just Oxidizing, has been training master colorists, academy instructors, and celebrity hairstylists for over twenty-one years. In one short session, learn how one wellness technology will:

• Achieve better results from your current brand of color
• Cut your blow-drying & finishing time in half
• Solve the mystery to many hair, scalp & skin problems
• Identify marketing hype by understanding ingredient facts
• Involve your clients with quick, interactive demonstrations
• Easily add modern wellness services to your service menu

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