One of the highlights for many people at previous IBM conventions in Southport has been the fringe. There’s been much discussion on this over the last few months, and its very exciting to hear that the fringe will be returning this year.
The fringe is essentially a series of additional free shows organised and financed by Fay Presto. This year Fay has received some commercial sponsorship from the dealers Magic Cave.
The Fringe is completely independent of the British Ring. It features a selection of magicians performing real world magic. Fay takes a lot of trouble to create good atmosphere, with the audience sat around cabaret style tables and she usually manages to round up some normal people to give the performers a real audience.
If the formal convention banquet isn’t your thing, you might like the fringe banquet. For this, you order your choice of takeaway food to be delivered to the venue, eat it and then enjoy the cabaret. Formal dress is optional, but our top tip is to wear black tie, as this will fool the stewards into letting you sit in the better seats for the late show!
David Fulde has reviewed his trip to CAM 2009 in Canada, along with a video that he shot on the way, and during the convention.
All in all, it was a GREAT convention. Highly recommended to anyone in the area. You get to meet some amazing people. CAM is a bi-annual convention held in Canada. It is a small(ish) convention with about a 250 person limit. This is the last of the bi-annual conventions and in 2010 CAM heads to Kitchener Ontario.
Bill Hammersley has reviewed the Leamington Spa and Warwick Magic Society - Day of Magic that took place this Wednesday.
Click above to play the video of the day
This was a wonderful day of magic, and congratulations to Keith Pearman the President of the Leamington Spa and Warwick Magic Society, and all the 35 members of this society, and to their wives and partners who worked so hard to make this event such a success. The cost of the ticket was only £20, and for this you got 6 lectures, a close-up competition, and access to 14 dealers. It also included the cooked breakfast, the buffet lunch and the BBQ. Outstanding value for money. This event could not have been held without the kind sponsorship of Mick McCreath, a member and past President of the Leamington Spa and Warwick Magic Society.
Read the full review in our Review section by clicking here
The Registration Desk for the 2010 Blackpool Magicians’ Convention officially opens on 1st July but you should book now to beat the rush. You can get details of the prices for individual days or for the convention as a whole, and you can download a registration form from the Blackpool Magicians’ Club website . All major credit cards are accepted or you can pay by cheque payable to Blackpool Magicians’ Club Ltd. All the details are on the website.
The 2010 Blackpool Magicians’ Convention which runs from Friday 19 February 2010 to Sunday 21 February 2010 will be the biggest and most exciting magic convention in the world. Top performers, brilliant lectures, exciting events, spectacular shows, over a hundred magic dealers from around the world, and the chance to meet old friends and make many new ones. Blackpool is certainly the place to be. Don’t miss it!
You can see all our coverage of this years convention here as well as our Guide To Blackpool and our hotel listings and information here which we will be updating during the run up to the convention in February. We will also be running all the news, podcasts and interviews with the artists again this year, as well as providing comprehensive coverage of the convention and run up.
It’s been announced that Brad Jacobs has been added to the roster of the “Past and Present Presidents” show at the S.A.M. Convention in Buffalo (16-17-18 July 2009)
Brad was National President in 1970-1971 and while producing over 17 convention Shows has not performed on one in many years. Brad has been a member for over 56 years, and is the current Ambassador for Magic in addition to being a Life Member, an Honorary Member and is in the SAM Hall of Fame. He was the 2008 Parent Assembly #1 “Magician of the Year”
The S.A.M National Convention takes place July 15-16-17-18, for full details see the main website www.magicsam.com and click on the convention page.
The line-up for the 17th Ferrybridge Day of Magic on Sunday 5th July 2009 has been announced. The convention which takes place at The Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire. WF11 8PQ on Sunday 5th July 2009 will open its doors at 9.45am.
The first lecturette – Behind The Red Curtain – will be presented by International Close-up Magician and Illusionist Andrew Green, followed by a second lecturette, presented by Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year John Archer.
An extra event will be a Kavalcade of Komedy Kapers Question & Answer session with Tony Stevens and John Archer
The ‘4.15’ Showette features Tony Stevens, Andrew Green and John Archer. With Travis Perkins and Esme in attendance as well. Dealers and traders will be open for business from 10.00am. Refreshments will be available all day with the doors closing at 5.00pm.
The cost for the day is a mere £3.50 per person!
Further details can be obtained from Travis Perkins at travisperkinsuk@aol.com or telephone Michael Shepherd on 01904 709500.
One of the highlights for many people at previous IBM conventions in Southport has been the fringe. There’s been much discussion on this over the last few months, and its very exciting to hear that the fringe will be returning this year.
The Registration Desk for the 2010 Blackpool Magicians’ Convention officially opens on 1st July but you should book now to beat the rush. You can get details of the prices for individual days or for the convention as a whole, and you can download a registration form from the 
It’s been announced that Brad Jacobs has been added to the roster of the “Past and Present Presidents” show at the S.A.M. Convention in Buffalo (16-17-18 July 2009)
