The official list of dealers appearing at FISM 2012 in Blackpool have been released. FISM 2012 takes place July 9th – 14th in Blackpool, England. further details and registration information can be found at the main FISM 2012 website.

This years dealers include:

Alakazam Magic, Albion Magic, Andy Magic International, Aprende Magia.Cl, Ariston, Arsene Lupin Magic, Arteco Production, Artishow, Astor Magic, Axel Hecklau, Axtell Expressions Inc,

B.D.L.I., Bastrakov’s Magic, Big Blind Media, Bill Magic, BL, Black Cat Magic, Boris Wild, Brinum-X,

Cameron Francis, Caramba, Card-Shark Christian Schenk, Castle Magical Services, Chad Long, Charles Gauci Magic, Cups And Balls,

Daba Products, Davenports Magic Kingdom Ltd, Discount Magic Co. Ltd, Dtrik,

Eddie Gibson, Eddy’s Magic, El Cubilete, Ellusionist.Com, Eric Jones, Essential Magic Collection,

Five Of Heartsmagic, Full 52 Productions,

Gician Magic, Greg Wilson,

Hakan Varol, Hanky Panky Toys, Harries Magic, Harry Robson Magic Ltd, Henry Evans Magic, Hocus Pocus, Hong Kong Magic Industry Association, House Of Magic,

Illusioncraft,

Jay Scott Berry, J.B. Magic, Jie Li Magic Supplies Co, Joker Magic, Jupiter,

Kaymar Magic Company, Kikuchi Magic, Kovari Magic, Kreis Corporation,

Labcomagic, Le Major Banks, Lewis Davenport Ltd, Losander Inc,

Magic Artist, Magic Box, Magic Dream, Magic Land, Magic Magazine, Magic Museum, Magic Smith, Magic Wagon, Magic Zoom Entertainment, Magicaplanet, Magicagora, Magictricks Ltd, Majic Brand Woodturning, Mansworld Uk Ltd, Marc Oberon, Marc Antoine Productions, Markku Purho, Martin Andersen, Mephisto – The Magic Hands, Merlins, Michael Ammar, Mysco Magic,

Natzler Enterprises, Near Miracles,

P A Promotions Ltd, Paul Harris Presents, Patrick Page Magic, Pegani, Playtime Balloons, Practical Magic, Professional Magic, Progetto Magia, Promystic,

R.S.V.P, Razamatazz Magic, Red Corner Stage Props,, Reel Magic Magazine, Rhod Magic, Romantica Jewels,

Select Magic, Selim, Semba, Seo Magic, Shi Jiazhuang David Magic Props, Shoot Ogawa, Siam Magic Company, Sikder Group, Soma Magic, Sos Entertainments, Spider, Spontus Creations, Stephen Tucker Magic,

Tango Magic, Taylor Imagineering, The Card Collection, The Crazy Owl, The Magic Trick Shop Ltd, The Magic Workshop, The Master Of Mystery, Tony Curtis Magic, Trevor Duffy Magic Products, Twister Magic,

Ugm,

Vanishing Inc.,

Weber Inc, Wladimir, World Magic Shop,

Yigal Mesika Magic,

Zanes Magic Shop

Joshua Jay will be presenting his one man show on Monday 9th July 2012 and Tuesday 10th July 2012 which has never been seen in the U.K previously, at FISM 2012 in Blackpool this year.

Over 145 competitors have entered the World Championships of Magic. There are 3 stupendous Gala Shows, a Banquet and a night at the famous Blackpool Tower Circus, 30 star lectures and 125 International Magic Dealers. Over 2,000 magicians from 40 different countries have already registered.

FISM Blackpool 2012 takes place 9th – 14th July 2012, Blackpool. UK. More information and registration can be found on the FISM Blackpool 2012 website.

The 25th FISM World championships of Magic will be held in Blackpool, England, form 9th to 14th July 2012.

Artistes that have now been confirmed to be appearing at the 2012 FISM include Boris Wild – France, Marc Oberon – England, Shoot Ogawa – U.S.A., Mark Mason – U.S.A., Jay Scott Berry – U.S.A., Kozmo -U.S.A., Rocco – U.S.A., Michael Weber – U.S.A., Henry Evans – Argentina, Cameron Frances – U.S.A., Joshua Jay – U.S.A., Jon Archer – England, Eberhard Reise – Germany, David Stone – France, Axel Hecklau – Germany, Michael Ammar – U.S.A., Matthew Johnson – Canada, Eric Jones – U.S.A., Sos and Victoria Petrosyan – Germany

Tony Chapek – U.S.A., Soma – Hungary, Frank Wilson – Holland, Dolphin Dancers, Clive Webb and Danny – England, Marc Oberon – England, Jon Archer – England, Victor Michaels – England, Ernesto Planas – Brazil, Han Seol Hui – Korea, Rocco – U.S.A., Greg Frewin – Canada, Stan Allen – U.S.A., Topas – Germany, Sabrina Fackelli and Gennady Kil – Germany, Amethyst – England, Jupiter – Hungary, Rafael – Belgium, Paolo Giua – Italy, Mike Caveney, Tina Lennart, Great Nardini, Richard McDougal. Plus 100 Stage Competitors and 50 Close-Up Competitors in the FISM World Championships.

Full information, and ticket bookings can be found on the main FISM Blackpool 2012 website

The winnders and awards from the 2012 Blackpool Magicians Convention are:

Close Up:

1st. Chris Stevenson

2nd. Will Gray

3rd. Shaun McCree

Children’s Entertainer of the Year:

1st. Andy Clockwise (pictured)
2nd. Craig Petty
3rd. David Ginn

The Murray award:

Russ Stevens
Gerrit Brengman

The Kenn Dodd Comedy Award:

Wayne Dobson

The Neville King Award:

Ken Dodd

Many thanks to Mandy Davis and others for letting us know.

Wayne Dobson Receives Kenn Dodd Comedy Award

Ken Dodd and Mark Raffles

Russ Stevens
Photos: Mandy Davis

Artistes so far booked for the greatest convention ever, Blackpool 2012, include: Ed Alonzo, the misfit of magic, Amethyst, international escapologists and illusionists, Christian Farla, spectacular illusions from Holland, Charlie Frye & Co, unique blend of comedy, magic and juggling, Axel Hecklau, baffler from Berlin, John Martin, brilliant comedian, Jimmy Tamley, versatile ventriloquist with a host of unique characters, Steve Walls, Newcastle-born comedian, singer and actor, and Michael Weber, award-winning magic and mentalism. More names to follow.

The convention runs from 17th to 19th February 2012. At just £85 (Juniors £55) it is amazing value for money. Registration includes entry to all events, a book entitled ËœDavid Howarth’s Miracles of Magic” value £25, and a souvenir programme value £6. There are also tickets available for individual days and/or the three gala shows.

The 60th Celebration Blackpool Magic Convention takes place at the Blackpool Opera House & Winter gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, 17th – 19th February 2012. Further details can be found at the Blackpool Magic Convention Website.

You can now buy your convention tickets for the Blackpool Magic Convention online, using paypal.

The New Blackpool Magic Convention Registration page allows you to pick the tickets your require and pay conveniently using paypal and you will be sent your tickets in the post by the Registration Officer, Arthur Casson.

Alternatively you can download the registration form and post it to Arthur Casson with your cheque for the relevant amount or quote your credit card number.

The 60th Celebration Blackpool Magic Convention takes place at the Blackpool Opera House & Winter gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, 17th – 19th February 2012. Further details can be found at the Blackpool Magic Convention Website.