Missoula's Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

William Castle

MisCon 40 Attending Professional

Hello, my name is Will, I’m a certified personal trainer and lover of all things odd and bizarre. Ive been teaching lightsaber combat and stunt classes for 3 years now, blending my passion for fitness with my passion for fandom. I’ve recently started branching out on social media to discuss other passions such as Magic: The Gathering and gaming culture. I’m hoping to ask good questions and be asked better ones.

Scheduled Panels and Games:

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(Tentative)

• Fri 11:00 - 11:50 AM, Lightsaber Basics, The Hollow
  Panelists: William Castle

  Join a basic class on lightsaber techniques. Learn some fundamental movements and history about lightsaber sports. Loaner lightsabers will be provided, but if you bring your own it will need to be inspected before the class for safety.

• Break Fri 11:50 - Fri 2:00
• Fri 2:00 - 2:50 PM, Cosplay Fitness, Field of Wonder
  Panelists: William Castle

  Of course you don't need to be fit to cosplay, but if you're interested in getting in better shape, come to this panel. Cosplayer and certified fitness trainer William Sutton will discuss routine and how to set yourself up for fitness success.

• Break Fri 2:50 - Sat 2:00
• Sat 2:00 - 3:50 PM, Cosplay Family Feud, Great Hall 1
  Moderator: Lynn LilSnikSnak (LilSnikSnak); Panelists: Elies Adams (Bozeman Paranormal), William Castle, Mitchel Coombs, Kurt Jagielow, Stephanie Jagielow, Gabby Kaiser (Mattykeehl), Samantha King (Sam), Lynn LilSnikSnak (LilSnikSnak), Katie Pak, Black Shield Productions

  It's the game show you all know and love, but this time we’re gettin’ nerdy! Our 4 teams will be answering crowd sourced questions like "We surveyed 100 geeks and asked them, what else, besides Mordor, can you not simply walk into... " Come watch the wacky fun!

• Sat 4:00 - 4:50 PM, Advanced Lightsaber Combat, Field of Wonder
  Panelists: William Castle

  Advanced Lightsaber Combat- a step up from beginner, this class focuses on developing the basics into more advanced skills in lightsaber combat. This panel is 16+

• Break Sat 4:50 - Sun 11:00
• Sun 11:00 - 11:50 AM, Cosplay Chess: What it is and How to Get Started, Great Hall 3
  Moderator: Lynn LilSnikSnak (LilSnikSnak); Panelists: William Castle, Lynn LilSnikSnak (LilSnikSnak)

  Interested in getting involved with cosplay chess but have no idea where to start? Come use this time to sign up, ask questions, and get a brief primer on cosplay chess before the game!

• Sun Noon - 12:50 PM, Cosplay Chess Practice, Great Hall 3
  Panelists: John Barba, William Castle, Kyle Elliott (Big Kyle), Gabby Kaiser (Mattykeehl), Samantha King (Sam), Lynn LilSnikSnak (LilSnikSnak), Mars Mars (Mars), Katie Pak, Elizabeth Shaw

  Practice for Cosplay Chess. If you are a chess piece, want to be a chess piece, or want to help run the game please show up so you can prepare for the big match.

• Sun 1:00 - 2:50 PM, Cosplay Chess!, Great Hall 3
  Panelists: John Barba, William Castle, Gabby Kaiser (Mattykeehl), Samantha King (Sam), Elizabeth Shaw

  Watch our live-actor-chess-pieces fight to the death at the whims of their commanding Chessmasters in a fantastic story of love, war, and just flat out insanity.