Eric Eswin and Domenico Dante today visited Blackpool to inspect the facilities for FISM 2012, which will be held in Blackpool 9th - 14th July 2012. BBC Radio Lancashire were there to cover the visit and spoke with Eric Eswin, President of FISM. Click on the below to listen to the radio coverage (it will open in a new window and you should listen from 48 minutes 18 seconds in)

Eric Eswin commented on the venues that will be used for FISM 2012, as they discussed the layout for the shows during the tour of the facilities

It really looks superb especially for closeup magic.. ..this theater is a good.. ..it will be perfect for the closeup

Derek Lever, convention organiser also added on their success on being selected to host FISM 2012

We’re over the moon, the first time ever in Britain, it is quite an achievement. we’ve worked very hard to get this event

The conference will be held at the Blackpool Winter Gardens, the Grand Theatre, the Blackpool Tower Ballroom and the world famous Blackpool Tower Circus.

A registration form for this epic event can be downloaded from the Blackpool Magicians’ Club website. You can follow all of our coverage and news on FISM 2012 here