Terminus welcomes the following businesses and organizations to its Vendor Station in Chicago!

While our online listing of vendors is not yet complete, the Vendor Station is now sold out. If you are a vendor interested in selling goods or services at Terminus and you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please e-mail us at vendors@terminus2008.org.

Alivan's
An authentic Alivan's Wand is far more than the run of the mill magic wand. By choosing an Alivan's Wand you are saying that only the best will do...and your wand will be of the highest quality available...anywhere. Our Master Wandmakers create one-of-a-kind, numbered wands crafted from a solid block of only the finest hardwoods. Each magic wand is housed in an Alivan's Collector's box and comes complete with a velvet wand satchel and a Certificate of Authenticity. Don't settle for just any wand. Be sure your wand is an authentic Alivan's Wand...and remember our magic wands work for good spells only!

Brigit’s Hearth
Brigit’s Hearth Craft offers top quality, individually made clothes, robes, cloaks, custom costumes, witch hats, faerie wings, accessories, altar supplies, ritual tools, and other magickal items. Brigit’s Hearth has more than twenty years’ experience in costuming, and can create costumes, ritual wear, and festival wear to order.

GryffinClaw Productions
GryffinClaw Productions will be on hand with their movie, The Wizard Rockumentary: A Movie About Rocking and Rowling. This movie documents the wizard rock community during the year leading up to the release of the final Harry Potter book, the rise of wizard rock bands from fewer than 30 to over 450, and their journey from obscurity to international media coverage. Their story will inspire you to take a chance, do what you love, and see what magic happens.

Julie May Designs
Julie May creates one-of-a-kind jewelry by melting and manipulating glass in a torch flame. The glass is then annealed for an extra-long time to make it durable and strong. Show off your pride by choosing a piece in your House colors, go for the glow-in-the-dark prophecy globes, or get one of the many other colors and combinations to wear everyday. Short designs, long designs, and everything in between, you’re sure to find lots to love and wear at the Julie May Designs booth.

The Leaky Cauldron
LeakyCon 2009
LeakyNews.com is one of the Web's leading Harry Potter resources for news, discussion, podcasts, crafts and more. In May of 2009 we will host our first-ever Harry Potter conference, celebrating the series and we as fans’ participation in a great Harry Potter era. Join us in Boston over Memorial Day weekend for days full of fun, community, music, art, and more!

Magical Tours
As a special division of Your Man in Europe, our business is leading small group tours in Great Britain. Our goal is to give you the most complete and worry-free Harry Potter-themed tour possible. Every tour is accompanied by extremely knowledgeable full-time guides whose only concern is that you have the time of your life!

Mystik Waboose
Mystik Waboose is a family-owned company from Ann Arbor, Michigan, that has been inspired by the fan community aesthetic. Mystik Waboose carries a line of t-shirts for those who are gamers, zombies, pirates, ninjas, space heroes – and for those who are interested in the same things. They also sell Gothic and Victorian era-inspired clothing, including dresses and wraps.

Narrate Conferences, Inc.
Founded to produce innovative conferences and events, Narrate Conferences, Inc., is the presenting organization of Terminus and presented Phoenix Rising, a Harry Potter conference in New Orleans as well. Narrate, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on education, prides itself in high quality events for adult scholars, educators, librarians, professionals and fans. Their staff will be on hand throughout the weekend to discuss upcoming offerings with attendees.

Philosopher’s Stone
From the magical to the mystical, Philosopher’s Stone carries an array of magical items and wizarding goods.

Sassy Tails
Sassy Tails is a family-owned, girl-powered business that specializes in unique hair accessories, including licensed Harry Potter-themed ponytail holders, head scarves, and other fancy headgear. Whether you're looking for headgear for a special occasion, to support your favorite team, or to show your Hogwarts colors, Sassy Tails is the perfect place to find what you need.

Theatrical Photography by Ed Zuccarelli
Through the magic of Blue Screen photography, we take you from the shores of the Black Lake to the skies over Hogwarts and beyond, combining our wizardry with your imagination for a unique souvenir of your Terminus experience.

Whimsic Alley
Whimsic Alley, established in 1367, prides itself on being "a shopping haven for wizards of distinction." Its Los Angeles location houses a wealth of fine shops and provides for every conceivable wizarding desire. Even the Muggle show Entertainment Tonight has visited for authentic wizarding items! Whimsic Alley's stores include Habber & Dasher, which has been supplying school wear for the most discriminating wizards and witches since the late 15th century; Phoenix Wands, which has handed down their skill of wandmaking through generations since 426 B.C.; and Pilcher & Botts, confectioners who recognize the discerning tastes of magical beings. Also, and just added within the past century, The Room of Requirement provides an astounding array of magical delights. For the studious, the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry supplies textbooks of all shapes and sizes. Finally, HP Wizard Store offers the widest array of official Harry Potter items in the world. Their magical inventory is limitless, so please make sure to ask if you don't find your fondest wizarding desire in Chicago.

Whirlwood Wands
Whirlwood Magic Wands are real magic wands of the highest reputation. Whirlwood has the world's largest collection of hand-made wooden wands, world-renowned for their great power, beauty, elegance, and fine craftsmanship. Each magic wand is a work of art made from the finest hardwoods, one at a time, by hand. Whether you are a discriminating collector, witch or wizard, you will find the perfect magic wand at Whirlwood. The Whirlwood Magic Core/Hidden Chamber collection offers nine wands, each with a secret chamber and a Magic Pouch with eight gold-tipped Magic Core Elements. This summer Whirlwood is unveiling its new Elder Wands, each one original, one-of-a-kind, beautiful, mysterious and powerful. Gary Hall, Whirlwood's master wandmaker, will be present at Terminus and looks forward to seeing you there!

Witch to Wear
Merry met and welcome friends to Witch To Wear! Magical millinery and makers of artful accessories and crafty couture. Wisdom and whimsy go hand in hand; Witch To Wear specializes in originally designed handmade hats that are crafted with both tradition and playfulness in mind. Each one is as unique as the witch or wizard for whom it was meant. Drop by for a spell and a bit of dementor antidote.