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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.
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SAR 777 total

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

"The stay was absolutely amazing. The cabin was clean, organized and well stocked with all of our needs. The amenities were well taken care of and fun. It was all around amazing. "

"Beautiful house, amazing pool"

"We had a great time! House was perfect for our large group. Owner was very responsive. Would recommend! "

"I really love staying here it seems to have everything for my whole family."

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29 May - 30 May

"Cozey little get away. Clean and updated with a beautiful view. We enjoyed our stay here. "

SAR 769 total

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12 Jun - 13 Jun

"Super cute cottage, fully modernized, very clean and quiet with everything you need. Lived sitting and enjoying the view of the lake. Excellent communication from owner. "

"Stayed with some Friends for a quick trip. House was well kept and new. Pretty location. Met all expectations"

"Pros: The lake is crystal clear, shallow for kids to play in and a sandy bottom. The surrounding neighborhood is well kept and quiet with good neighbors. Having the paddle boat was nice, along with the one double kayak. There is plenty of room to park in the back. The dishwasher and washer/dryer were nice to have as well. Cons: The house was not cleaned before we arrived. We opened the door and were hit with a musty smell that never left even with opening the windows and airing the place out....

"Enjoyed the island. Beautiful lake."

"I would definitely highly recommend this property. They have everything in the house that you need.Great view...Great neighborhood, very secure and safe place to stay. "

"Enjoyed the lake and the water. House is in a nice quiet neighborhood. "

"We had our family Christmas get at the house. Big kitchen made meal prep easy. Beautiful swans still swimming in the lake (in December)"

"The Cottage at Long Lake was perfect for our weekend plans in the area. I was impressed with the amenities available. I can see why it would make a great summer getaway. The lake looked inviting, even in March. "

"Home away from home. "

"Nice view of lake, hot tub was nice, it had plenty of room for the 3 of us. Was a nice quiet/ relaxing place to stay. "

SAR 1,068 total

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"My wife wanted a winter cabin escape to celebrate her birthday, and this was the perfect spot! Nothing beat waking up in the morning with a fresh cup of coffee and watching the snow fall on the lake. There were plenty of things to do, our children (7 & 5) had a great time as well as my parents, who joined us to celebrate. We'd love to return both in the summer and again in the winter!"

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3 Jun - 4 Jun

"Enjoyed our stay at the Cozy Cottage. Very clean, nice lake view and good location. "

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29 May - 30 May

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5/5 Excellent

"Over all a nice hotel, we didn't care for the pillows. Forgot ours at home. Tv channels could have been better. But not a deal breaker. Coffee was only like warm. Room and hotel was clean and no issues with the room "

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Best Western Fremont/Angola I-80/90 Toll Road

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"We booked our hotel minutes before we arrived so we were surprised the hotel could see our reservation so quickly. The woman at the front desk was very friendly. Check-in literally took seconds. Our room was much nicer than we expected for the price we paid. It was very clean and spacious. It looked like it had been recently updated. It was a little confusing getting to the hotel from the interstate but once we realized we had to turn in to the outlet mall parking to get to the hotel entrance, it was easy. "

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Recently renovated country cottage, 2.5 miles from Shipshewana

Recently renovated country cottage, 2.5 miles from Shipshewana

Waterfront Paradise - 2 Lake Views in Prime Location

Waterfront Paradise - 2 Lake Views in Prime Location

Amazing view of Stone Lake from top deck. Thirty five miles from Notre Dame.

Amazing view of Stone Lake from top deck. Thirty five miles from Notre Dame.

#June Dates Available # Indoor Pool, Lakefront, Indoor Pickleball, Sleeps 30

#June Dates Available # Indoor Pool, Lakefront, Indoor Pickleball, Sleeps 30

Luxury Lakefront Home on Lake James

Luxury Lakefront Home on Lake James

5 Bedroom Lake Access House and Entertainment Bldg for Rent

5 Bedroom Lake Access House and Entertainment Bldg for Rent

Kayaks | Relax by River | 10 Min to Shipshewana |

Kayaks | Relax by River | 10 Min to Shipshewana |

Lakefront Home - Pontoon & Private Beach - Minutes to Breweries, Shopping & More

Lakefront Home - Pontoon & Private Beach - Minutes to Breweries, Shopping & More

New Three Rivers House

New Three Rivers House

Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN.

Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN.

Beautiful Lake View IYopawa Island Home. Backs up to Golf Course

Beautiful Lake View IYopawa Island Home. Backs up to Golf Course

Rustic Hills Retreat...a scenic home on beautiful lake front property.

Rustic Hills Retreat...a scenic home on beautiful lake front property.

Amazing Lakefront Retreat On Long Lake! by RedAwning

Amazing Lakefront Retreat On Long Lake! by RedAwning

Cozy 2.5 Acres Farmhouse in Battle Creek whit hot tub

Cozy 2.5 Acres Farmhouse in Battle Creek whit hot tub

Peaceful lakefront home perfect for families - 2 1/2 hours from Chicago

Peaceful lakefront home perfect for families - 2 1/2 hours from Chicago

The Cottage At Long Lake

The Cottage At Long Lake

Stunning lake view oasis! A spacious place to make new memories! #HotTubHeaven

Stunning lake view oasis! A spacious place to make new memories! #HotTubHeaven

Lake Retreat With Hot Tub

Lake Retreat With Hot Tub

5-Bedroom All-Sports Lake Retreat: Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Fire Pit, Kayaks& BOAT RENTAL

5-Bedroom All-Sports Lake Retreat: Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Fire Pit, Kayaks& BOAT RENTAL

Lakefront home on All-Sports Long Lake

Lakefront home on All-Sports Long Lake

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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

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Cozy Lakefront Cottage

Three Swans Lakehouse:Wake Up to Birdsongs & Blooming Beauty at the Lakehouse

Three Swans Lakehouse:Wake Up to Birdsongs & Blooming Beauty at the Lakehouse

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