The specialty act often steals the show at any Magic Convention, but this is almost guaranteed at this years International Magic Convention (Nov 28-30) at the Novotel, Euston, London with the booking of Rod Laver.

He is a world record holder, and beyond being an accomplished juggler he also has one of the funniest speciality acts you will ever see. He will appear in the Gala Show. Last year both Gala Shows sold out and  with tickets selling fast it is recommended that if you’re planning on going to the Convention this year you book as soon as possible.

Full registration details on the International Magic Convention Site. The Magic Convention Guide also provides a guide to hotel booking in the area, and all the latest information as we reporting it can be found here

Hardened close up card workers are in for a treat at this years International Magic Convention (Shaw Theatre & Novotel Complex, London on November 28-30) with both the performance and lecture of German pasteboard wizard Denis Behr.

For those unfamiliar with his work, examples of his exquisite handling and execution of both card and coin work can be seen on his website www.denisbehr.de

His book “Hand Crafted Magic” received rave reviews in all the magical press with Genii stating “This is a book that not only justifies its existence by means of innovative material and original thinking, but which represents the mind of a thoughtful and tasteful creator who pays attention to myriad tiny details that can make all the difference between mediocre magic and beautiful illusions.”

This will be Denis’s first UK Magic Convention appearance, in keeping with this years Convention motif of all new performers, or performances, to a UK Convention.

So don’t miss out on this cavalcade of all new acts, lectures, performances and illusions. Full registration details on the International Magic Convention Site. The Magic Convention Guide also provides a guide to hotel booking in the area, and all the latest information as we reporting it can be found here

David Kaplan, who created such a hit at the recent combined IBM/SAM Convention in Louisville has been added to the bill for this years International Magic Convention (Shaw Theatre & Novotel Complex, London on November 28-30). Illusion, music, juggling and dead pan comedy collide in his vaudeville spectacle.

David’s inspired by the antics of Buster Keaton, Peter Sellers, Victor Borge and the illustrious Wile E. Coyote, and has created an act that defies description.

Off beat magic, great sight gags and impeccable timing all combine to produce an act that we know will be one of the high points of the Gala Show.

David will also be lecturing and performing his juggling act on the Friday Night Stand Up Comedy Show.

Full registration details on the International Magic Convention Site. The Magic Convention Guide also provides a guide to hotel booking in the area, and all the latest information as we reporting it can be found here

As we have previously hinted at, Richard Kaufman confirmed to run extra workshops for the heavy duty (or aspiring to be) card workers. One of these will run at the same time as the Gala Show on the Saturday night (for those who are attending the Sunday night Gala Show and who wish to continue their magic “fix”) and the other on the Sunday morning at 9am. These are extra cost events, £30 for either. If you are interested in attending these workshop contact Martin MacMillan on martin@internationalmagic.com.

Also announced is the phenomenal young Korean card manipulator, Hung Lee, First Prize winner at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas earlier this year who will be appearing in the Gala Show. So card expertise both in close up and stage will be well represented.

Full registration details on the International Magic Convention Site. The Magic Convention Guide also provides a guide to hotel booking in the area, and all the latest information as we reporting it can be found here

Another first for the International Magic Convention this year (Nov 28-30 at The Shaw theatre London) with the booking of Peter Samelson, a man who insists he doesn’t do magic, just helps people see it.

He combines his twin passions of magic and theater – to carve out a unique place in the world of show business.  This “soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery” (The New York Times) has created two solo off-Broadway shows (The Magician and PaperWork,) and designed illusions for theatre, film and television. Both his ground breaking, and now hard to find, book “Theatrical Close Up”, and his contribution to Jeff McBride’s tome “Mystery School” showcases his abilities as part illusionist, part philosopher to blend simplicity and sophistication as he provokes thought and creates moments of wonder.

The mid 1990’s saw Peter join Michael Chaut to create Monday Night Magic, which, now in its eleventh year, is the longest running Magic Show in New York. Having performed atop the Great Wall of China, in the jungles of Bali and the universities of Tokyo, this will be Peter’s first UK Convention appearance and he will be lecturing and performing in both the Stage and Close Up Gala. Registration details on the International Magic Convention Site.

This adds to the stunning line up for this year convention which includes, Rafael, John Lovick, Richard Turner, Andrew Goldenhursh, and Richard Kaufman. 

The Magic Convention Guide also provides a guide to hotel booking in the area, and all the latest information as we reporting it can be found here

Rafael,from Belgium, will be presenting new stage acts and his stand up spot at this years International Convention (Shaw Theatre London November 28-30).

“Having scored such a hit at previous IBM and Blackpool Conventions with his Vampire and Dove Act, we were thrilled to discover that Rafael has three other stage pieces, unseen in England, that he will be performing over the weekend” said Noel Britten, who books the acts for the Convention “Rafael’s acts are always beautifully produced, with wonderful off-the-wall magic, great costumes and a wonderful tongue-in-cheek presentation.”

He will be starring in the Gala Show and also appearing in the Stand Up Comedy Show on the Friday night.

This adds to the stunning line up for this year convention which includes, John Lovick, Richard Turner, Andrew Goldenhursh, and Richard Kaufman. Further details on the International Magic Convention Site

The Magic Convention Guide also provides a guide to hotel booking in the area, and all the latest information as we reporting it can be found here