Colon (population 1,224) is known as the magic capital of the world, hosting an annual magic festival in August.  Thousands turn out each year to see famous magicians perform, attend numerous magic shows, a craft show, and visit food booths and village-wide garage sales.  Also, Colon is home to many points of interest including the Farrand Hall/Chestnut Grove on the National and State Historic Register and the Colon Seminary/Lamb Knit and the Samuel Gorton House on the state register.  The village also boasts Abbott's Magic Company.  Colon is located in the northeastern part of the county, along M-86 with easy access to I-69 and I-94.

-Sturgis Journal, May 1995.