This could be a nice to hang a few tricks on for those who like bizarre or occult themed magic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon
The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of eschatological beliefs according to which cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on December 21, 2012. .....
A New Age interpretation of this transition is that this date marks the start of time in which Earth and its inhabitants may undergo a positive physical or spiritual transformation, and that 2012 may mark the beginning of a new era......
