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Knightmage

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Michael “Knightmage” Wilson was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and now resides in Youngstown, Ohio.

A current decorated 19 year veteran Deputy Sheriff for the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio, Michael has been cosplaying since 2012. Having created over 150 costumes, Michael is an award winning cosplayer with many of his creations being praised and displayed on numerous platforms in print and online. Michael is noted as one of the most influential and diverse male cosplayers in the world. Along with judging cosplay contests Michael often hosts cosplay panels and workshops at conventions showcasing the creative, positive, inspiring and supportive side of cosplay.

Having a love for acting and stunt work, Michael has worked on several Hollywood comic book movie productions. Michael was also an alternate for the 2006 reality show “Who Wants To Be A Superhero” hosted by Stan Lee. Michael has worked on and has been featured in several fan films and productions such as “Flash Fall” by Together Brother Productions and the popular YouTube series “MAN AT ARMS: Reforged”. Michael is a spokesperson for FX latex product, Zombie-Skin. Michael has also created various costumes for World Wrestling Entertainment superstars.

Michael also is a spokesmodel for the independent comic companies “Shot In The Dark Comics” and “Transgenesis Comics”, having his likeness used for upcoming comic book characters.

Genuinely loving to entertain, make a positive impact and bring smiles, Michael most often uses his costuming by participating in many charitable events, benefits, parades, birthdays and hospital visits to children. This has led him to becoming a member of esteemed costuming groups all over the United States such as “The League of Heroes, The Heroes Alliance-Ohio Branch, East Coast Avengers, Costumers with a Cause and Superheroes to Kids in Ohio and Heroic Inner Kids”. Michael often works closely with charity organizations as a sponsor and has partnered with over 60 various organizations around the world to fundraise and bring awareness to these organizations. Michael has received numerous awards for his charitable deeds including the “’Outstanding Service Award” from Credit Where Credit Is Due and most notably the “Presidential Volunteers Award” from President Barack Obama and the White House. If you wish, become a fan at www.Facebook.com/Knightmage1 and follow on Twitter @Knightmage and Instagram @Knightmage1.

PANELS:


Friday, November 15

Grand Gallery Overlook A-B

1:15 p.m.

Meet the Cosplayers

Cosplay Guests

Come meet the cosplay guests for the weekend! They will chat about their personal experiences in cosplay, how they got to where they are today and, of course, answer all the questions!


Friday, November 15

Grand Gallery E-F

4:45 p.m.

Cosplay 101

Cosplay Guests

Our Cosplay guests are here to help you get started on your cosplay journey! Have questions about getting started? Want to know what materials work best or the best places to thrift from? No question is too big or too small for them to answer. They will also lightly touch on all the basics of makeup, foam, sewing, and more!


Friday, November 15

Grand Gallery E-F

6 p.m.

Hot Sauce Tasting

Cosplay Guests

Have you ever watched Hot Ones and wondered if the sauce was really that spicy? Come join our Cosplay guests as they get put through a terribly good hot sauce challenge while answering your burning cosplay questions.


Saturday, November 16

Grand Gallery Overlook A-B

12:30 p.m.

Foam Armor and Props

Knightmage, Bebe Alkaid, and Papa Bear Cosplay

Have you ever seen some incredibly awesome armor on TV or a movie and wish you could make it? Come ask Bebe Alkaid cosplay, Knightmage, and Papa Bear any and all the wild questions about making armor and how to make it look real. Our cosplay guests will give you tips to make your foam game better and walk you through the basics of armor building step by step and what materials you should use. They'll also touch on painting techniques, correct sizing of armor, and how to do those pesky attachments.



Sunday, November 17

Grand Gallery Overlook A-B

12:15 p.m.

Cosplay over 30

Cosplay Guests

Cosplaying can be a challenge for everyone. From uncomfortable cosplays to maybe back problems? No matter what your age or body type, sometimes it can get taxing. In this panel, the cosplay guests talk about how to take care of yourself physically and mentally when you cosplay.Open to ALL ages, not just over 30 people.

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