Phoenix Rising welcomes the following businesses and organizations to its Vendor Room in New Orleans!

If your business or organization is interested in participating in our Vendor Room, please go here for more information.

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!

Borders, Inc.
Throughout its stores around the world, Borders is finding new ways to help customers create richer and more satisfying lives through knowledge and entertainment and to connect with the books, music and movies that help shape and define us all. Borders is a subsidiary of Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) a $4 billion retailer of books, music, movies and stationery items that trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BGP. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group, through its subsidiaries, operates more than 1,300 Borders and Waldenbooks stores and employs more than 34,000 people worldwide who serve more than 30 million customers each year.

Plan B Books
Plan B Books is pleased to present A Wizard in the Kitchen, the magical cookbook for witches and wizards of all ages. Over 30 easy to follow recipes written by Le Cordon Bleu Gold Medal recipient Chef Abby Hupp will have your family and friends bewitched at every meal. Inspired by the foods eaten in the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, this cookbook is full of delicious recipes for every skill level and occasion. Take advantage of our special promotion; each copy sold at the conference will come with a special "kitchen wand" to help you get started, and Chef Abby will be on hand to sign your copy if you wish.

Southern Candymakers
Scooping New Orleans' Best Pralines since 1992, Southern Candymakers is known to locals and tourists alike as the place to satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth. Our award winning Pralines are made daily with fresh cream, butter and jumbo pecan halves. The sweet aroma wafting from our door tempts visitors and the free sample of fresh warm pralines gets them hooked. Other tasty confections offered include Tortues (turtles), Toffees, Fresh Fudge, Bourbon Street Bark, Jackson Squares, Tiger Bark, Mississippi Mud, our irresistible Glazed Pecans and a large assortment of sugar-free chocolates. Gift boxes, gift baskets and party favors are made to order.

Theatrical Photography by Ed Zuccarelli
Ed Zuccarelli, a stellar traditional photographer, has developed an expertise in blue screen work. For Phoenix Rising, he’ll offer attendees the opportunity to have their picture taken — with or without costumes — in front of one or more wizarding scenes. Stop by for a truly unforgettable piece of merchandise!

Which Hat?
Which Hat? specializes in hats, of course! At Which Hat? you can find an assortment of head toppers for any witch or wizard in any shape and size. From hats that are pink and frilly to ones that are steeped in dark witchery, we are an equal opportunity millinery shop. Come on in and try on a few — just watch out for the ones that want to try you on instead!

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 New Orleans.

Witch To Wear
Fun and fabulous apparel and accessories for Marvelous Mavens, Mothers, and Maidens (and extraordinary gentlemen) for Halloween and in between, "because there's a little witch in all of us."