Magical ConFusion is proud to announce their 2026 Guests of Honor (lovingly referred to as GoHs). Each of these people brings a unique, yet brilliantly potent presence to our convention, and they are fans themselves. Magical ConFusion is deeply honored that each of them has accepted our invitation and will be joining us in January 2026!
Professional Guest Of Honor – Maurice Broaddus
A community organizer and teacher, his work has appeared in magazines like Lightspeed Magazine, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Asimov’s, Magazine of F&SF, and Uncanny Magazine, with some of his stories having been collected in The Voices of Martyrs. His books include the urban fantasy trilogy, The Knights of Breton Court, the steampunk works, Buffalo Soldier and Pimp My Airship, and the middle grade detective novels, The Usual Suspects and Unfadeable. His project, Sorcerers, is being adapted as a television show for AMC. As an editor, he’s worked on Dark Faith, Fireside Magazine, and Apex Magazine.
Creative Guest Of Honor – Megen Leigh
Megen Leigh is an artist from Westerville, OH who has grown up in the science fiction and fantasy community. As an artist working primarily in watercolor and fluid inks, she creates whimsical, imaginative landscapes and playful abstracts that reflect that upbringing. She’s exhibited her work at several locations in the Columbus area including a solo exhibition at the German Village Historical Society in May 2023. She is currently an artist in residence at High Road Gallery in Worthington with a studio space open to the public.
Science Guest Of Honor – Sarah Goslee
Sarah Goslee is a scientist, writer, and fiber artist from central Pennsylvania. Her fiction has been published in Fireside and Daily Science Fiction, among others.
Fan Guest Of Honor – Andrea Phillips
Andrea Phillips is an award-winning immersive experience designer and author. Her projects include high-profile and innovative executions for Sony Pictures, HBO, Amazon Studios, and more. Her original-IP immersive projects include the human rights game America 2049, the independent commercial ARG Perplex City, and contributions to iOS fitness games Zombies, Run! and The Walk.