Beat the Wand is back for Blackpool Magic Convention 2010, and they want it to be bigger and better than ever but that is only possible with your help. You’ll remember from our coverage last time that Beat The Wand 2009 was a great event, so please support the guys this time round as well.

The organisers want a magical flavour to the night but are particularly interested in increasing the variety aspect of the show.

Juggling, Escapology, Contortian, Geek Magic, Bizzare, Occult, Mind Reading, Ventriloquism, Mouth Juggling, World Record Attempts….

We know you guys are out there!!! If you are interested in performing here are the rules…

• Your act must last a minimum of three and a maximum of five minutes.
• Three giant wands will be thrown into the audience. After an act has performed for one minute the “voting” begins. Once a wand holder has seen enough of your act they will place their wand in the air. If three wands are in the air the act will stop.
• If an act reaches three minutes they are safe and will be allowed to finish their act.
• The act who performs for the longest and/or completes their act will have “beat the wand” and therefore be the winner. In the event of more than one performer completing their act, the audience will decide the winner.
• Performers will be supplied with a hand or lapel mic, a table and two chairs. There are no cameras or screens in the bar so close-up/table magic will not be suitable.

If you are interested, or know someone with a crazy act who would love to be involved then please contact beatthewand@hotmail.co.uk

The Blackpool Magic Convention takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday 19th, 20th & 21st February 2010 at the Opera House and Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Full details can be found at www.blackpoolmagic.com, and follow all out updates, interviews and extra information here

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