Music, Trivia, Magic, Dance Highlight Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines Entertainment Schedule

DES MOINES, Iowa - May 30, 2018 - PRLog -- From a variety of music styles, trivia, dance and personality Kato Kaelin introducing it all, Wizard World (OTCBB:WIZD) today announced the highlights of its non-stop entertainment lineup at Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines, Friday through Sunday at the Iowa Events Center. The initiative, designed to keep the show floor buzzing throughout the weekend, will feature national and local acts of all kinds, allowing fans to enjoy more of the best of pop culture during the events. All of the entertainment is included free with any admission to the show, unless noted, and is separate from the previously announced programming panel schedule.

The "Kids Zone" will also feature a variety of activities for the younger set, including face painting, coloring, dance parties, puppet shows and read-alongs.

The Entertainment Stage, introduced in 2017 as an added feature to enhance the atmosphere at Wizard World events, has been a huge hit, with Kaelin serving as host, including trivia and giveaways right from the entertainment stage. The stage, located just inside the main entrance, is the hub for much of the rapidly-rotating schedule, with others spread around the show floor.

Among the highlights of the Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines entertainment lineup are:

• Musicians Rock It Man Entertainment (dueling pianos, Friday), Thomas Ian Nicholas (acoustic, Friday, Saturday) and RetroActive KC (rock, Saturday).
• Cos-Spray, the Art of Cosplay (Friday, Saturday)
• Iowa magician David Casas with a comedy-magic show (Saturday, two times!)
• Jedi Light Saber Stunt Show by Jester Puppets (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Wizard World Karaoke (Friday, Saturday, sign up at stage)
• Cosplay meetups (all three days)
• Dance with Face Time Police (Saturday, Sunday)
• Kids Zone Entertainment including:

• H.E.R.Os anti-bullying puppet show by Jester Puppets (all three days)
• Jedi Training by Jester Puppets (all three days)
• Princess Dance Parties (Saturday and Sunday)
• Princess Storytime (Saturday)
• Sing Along with Moana and Elsa (Sunday)
• Coloring Sheets, Meet & Greet with Characters, storytimes (all three days)

• Trivia and DJ spinning all weekend
• Costume contest for adults (Saturday) and kids (Saturday and Sunday)

The full schedule of entertainment and programming can be found at http://wizardworld.com/programming-entertainment/des-moines.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The sixth event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Des Moines show hours are Friday, June 1, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, June 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.

Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening.

For more on the 2018 Wizard World Des Moines, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon/des-moines.

About Wizard World (OTCBB:WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The 2018 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.