The International Magic Convention at The Mermaid Theatre, London from November 26th to 28th 2010 will also see the release of the René Lavand double DVD set.

This features his full lecture last year’s convention + excerpts from the 1992 lecture he did for International Magic, plus the interview conducted by Matthew Field and finally his stunning One Man Show from the Bridewell Theatre last year.

A special convention price is £25 for the set of 2 DVDs (normal price will be £35).

Further details on convention can be found on the International Magic Convention Page, and we will be bringing you all the news as it’s released as well as a brand new guide, hotel info and if you want to see what happened last year, check out our live coverage to see why this is such a great convention.

Registration for this years International Magic Convention at The Mermaid Theatre, London from November 26th to 28th 2010 will also include a Dealer Only Ticket for those just wishing to do a bit of magic shopping.

The special dealer access only ticket will be available for the Saturday & Sunday but access is only available AFTER 4.30 pm (dealers close 6pm).

These tickets are £15 and can only be purchased at the door on the day of attending.

Further details can be found on the International Magic Convention Page, and we will be bringing you all the news as it’s released as well as a brand new guide, hotel info and if you want to see what happened last year, check out our live coverage to see why this is such a great convention.

The entrants for this years 27th International Close-Up Competition & Kevin Reay Trophy that takes place at the International Magic Convention at The Mermaid Theatre, London from November 26th to 28th 2010 have been released.

Andost - USA
Julian Bachelet - France
Will Gray - UK
Alexander Hansford - UK
Kim Min Hyung - Korea
Rene Jensen - Denmark
Kasrani - Iraq
Jason Ladanye - USA
Javier Sanchez - Spain
Simon Si - Poland
Paul Sommerguter - Austria
Mathew Wright - UK

The order is alphabetical, and not the running order, which will be drawn nearer to the event.

Further details on the International Magic Convention Page, and we will be bringing you all the news as it’s released as well as a brand new guide, hotel info and if you want to see what happened last year, check out our live coverage to see why this is such a great convention.

Saturday Night Gala Show tickets for International Magic Convention at The Mermaid Theatre, London from November 26th to 28th 2010 are close to selling out, so if you want a Saturday night ticket as oppose to a Sunday night ticket please register as soon as possible.

With a month to go, The International Magic Weekend is again looking like a great weekend full of fabulous magic and speciality acts. Artists include David Ben, the entire Flicking Fingrers gang from Germany, Ponta The Smith, Tom Noddy – The Bubble Guy, Johnny Fox – Sword Swallower extraordinaire,  Kim Hyun Joon – sensational Korean manipulator and a couple of surprise guests.

The Close Up Competition has entrants from 9 different countries, including our first ever competitor from Iran. The recipient of the David Berglas Award remains a closely guarded secret and promises to be another memorable moment, and also we pay tribute to Jim Cellini – The King Of Street Performers with a show that includes Michael Vincent, Gazzo, Richard McDougall and Ben Whiting.

Further details on the International Magic Convention Page, and we will be bringing you all the news as it’s released as well as a brand new guide, hotel info and if you want to see what happened last year, check out our live coverage to see why this is such a great convention.

The International Magic Convention at The Mermaid Theatre, London from November 26th to 28th 2010 is now only six weeks away, and since its introduction just a few short years ago the awarding of The David Berglas International Magic Award has become a highlight of the International Magic Convention weekend.

Two years ago Uri Geller was the recipient and received the Award, in person, in front of a packed audience.

Last year David Copperfield received the award live in Las Vegas via a video linkup. Each year following the presentation by David Berglas the recipient has agreed to take any questions from the audience, which has resulted in a fascinating hour of anecdotes, newly revealed facts, a great deal of humour and insight into these great performers lives.

But the big question is.. who will be the recipient this year?

The best way to find out is of course to be there!! As always, the recipient is a closely guarded secret until the presentation is made on the day.

Further details on the International Magic Convention Page, and we will be bringing you all the news as it’s released as well as a brand new guide, hotel info and if you want to see what happened last year, check out our live coverage to see why this is such a great convention.

Jim Cellini was one of the truly great Street performers who forged a trail in the wake of which a whole slew of busking magicians followed.

An incredibly charismatic man both on and off stage, his style and look created an act template that is still seen across the world wherever a busking pitch is available. As he travelled the world, his skill and manner entranced fellow magicians and other performers alike, and some of those whose careers he touched and shaped gather at this years International Magic Convention at The Mermaid Theatre, London from November 26th to 28th 2010 to pay tribute to his life, which so sadly ended last year.

Artists in the Saturday afternoon show include Gazzo - perhaps the most internationally recognised busking magician of the modern day - to pay tribute to his street performing abilities; Michael Vincent to illustrate the teachings of Slydini with whom Cellini diligently studied and expounded; Richard McDougall to talk about the man and his incredible life and Johnny Fox, regular American Renaissance Fair performer and long time friend of Jim.

Further details on the International Magic Convention Page, and we will be bringing you all the news as it’s released as well as a brand new guide, hotel info and if you want to see what happened last year, check out our live coverage to see why this is such a great convention.