Saturday and Sunday are always much busier than the Friday ease in, and really show what a great convention International is.

Today the doors open at 10am, with the dealer hall opening, and the 26th international close up competition starting at 10

Lectures kick off at 2pm with George Parker, Rene Lavand and David Minkin

7:30 brings the first of the gala shows.

We sat just in front of Barry and Stuart last night at the comedy show who seemed to enjoy it.