There are now only 10 tickets left for the convention now!! So we advise you to head over and order tickets as soon as you can. Although even if you cannot attend the convention you may want to attend the Gala Shows, or the masterclasses being held during the event. Have listen to our podcast with organiser Martin Duffy to hear why South Tyneside really is a great convention, or our podcast with Paul Daniels regarding his Master class.

The three day Magic Convention, running at the Customs House takes place from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March and featuring a mix of lectures and close-up sessions.

For those attending the convention who want a closer look at magic Paul Daniels, Banachek, Bob Sheets and Paul Romhany will also be hosting personal master classes  at an additional charge.

As well as our own listing, full details on the entire festival can be found on the official site here with the convention specific and booking form here.

Artists confirmed include John Archer, Steve Axtell, Banachek, Paul Dabek, Paul Daniels, Jasper, Patrick Redford, Paul Romhany, Bob Sheets, Russ Stevens, Tim Vine, David Williamson, and Stephen Williams.

We’ll have more podcasts and coverage in the next few weeks running up to the convention.

The Paul Daniels Master Class will run alongside South Tyneside International Magic Week on the 12th March 2009, this is the day before the main convention starts on the Friday, and a perfect opportunity to start your magic a day early.

The Master Class will take place at the Little Haven Hotel South Shields 10am-4:30 pm on Thursday the 12th March. For more details visit www.pauldanielsmasterclass.co.uk

Paul Daniels took time out of his busy schedule to talk with Andy Reay about the festival, the masterclass, the potential return of ‘WizBit’, and just why he took a Balaclava on holiday with him..

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You can follow all the South Tyneside International Magic Festival news here on our site, and as well as our own listing, full details on the entire festival can be found on the official site here with the convention specific and booking form here. We will have a Guide and Room Booking section up soon.

The annual South Tyneside International Magic Festival, which is now in its sixth year, will run from Monday March 9 to Sunday March 15, taking in venues across the borough. South Tyneside Council, The Customs House and Martin Duffy, past President of the Newcastle Magic Circle, have conjured up a line-up of top class magicians for this year’s week-long event, sponsored by Magicbox.

The 2009 festival will climax with an in-depth three day Magic Convention, running at the Customs House from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March and featuring a mix of lectures and close-up sessions.

We talk with Martin Duffy, the talent booker for the event, about who’s appearing, how the convention started, and why he thinks the convention is different to others.

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You can follow all the South Tyneside International Magic Festival news here on our site, and as well as our own listing, full details on the entire festival can be found on the official site here with the convention specific and booking form here. We will have a Guide and Room Booking section up soon.

The Paul Daniels Master Class will run alongside South Tyneside International Magic Week on the 12th March 2009, this is the day before the main convention starts on the Friday, and a perfect opportunity to start your magic a day early.

Watch Paul Daniels on any stage and you somehow know nothing can go wrong. It all looks so easy, so casual, and each effect flows with entertainment.

For years Paul has turned down request after request to reveal his methods of arriving at this level of perfection.

Many have tried to copy his style and have even copied his methods and routines but there is a very, very good reason why they have failed to have the same audience appeal. Now, for the first time, Paul is going to reveal how and why his routines were developed by taking a small group through not only the methods but also the psychological thinking that creates that deceptively simple appearance.

The Master Class will take place at the Little Haven Hotel South Shields 10am-4:30 pm on Thursday the 12th March.  For more details visit http://www.pauldanielsmasterclass.co.uk

Don’t forget we will be covering all the news in the run up to South Tyneside International Magic Festival, as well as interviewing a number of the artists on our podcasts.

The annual South Tyneside International Magic Festival, which is now in its sixth year, will run from Monday March 9 to Sunday March 15, taking in venues across the borough. South Tyneside Council, The Customs House and Martin Duffy, past President of the Newcastle Magic Circle, have conjured up a line-up of top class magicians for this year’s week-long event, sponsored by Magicbox.

The 2009 festival will climax with an in-depth three day Magic Convention, running at the Customs House from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March and featuring a mix of lectures and close-up sessions.

Tickets for the convention, which attracts magic enthusiasts from around the world, will be priced at £65. They include entry to the two international gala shows, plus a special midnight show at the Sea Hotel featuring renowned character magician Jasper as Russian-esque mentalist character ‘Kockov’ and deranged children’s entertainer, Uncle Al The Kiddie’s Pal.

For those attending the convention who want a closer look at magic Banachek, Bob Sheets and Paul Romhany will also be hosting personal master classes on Sunday 15 March at an additional charge.

As well as our own listing, full details on the entire festival can be found on the official site here with the convention specific and booking form here. We will have a Guide and Room Booking section up next week.

Artists confirmed include John Archer, Steve Axtell, Banachek, Paul Dabek, Paul Daniels, Jasper, Patrick Redford, Paul Romhany, Bob Sheets, Russ Stevens, Tim Vine, David Williamson, and Stephen Williams.

The popular South Tyneside International Magic Festival has been announced, the dates listed as Friday 13th: Saturday 14th: Sunday 15th March 2009.

Sponsored by Magicbox and The Customs House Theatre the convention will be hosted by the Customs House Theatre in South Shields and the Sea Hotel will again be the venue for the Welcome Evening and the Midnight Show.

Acts booked to date (subject to contracts!)

David Williamson ~ USA
Rick Maue ~ USA FIRST EVER UK APPEARANCE!!
Banachek ~ USA
Steve Axtell ~ USA FIRST EVER UK APPEARANCE!!
Don Driver ~ USA FIRST EVER UK APPEARANCE!!
Bob Sheets ~ USA
Paul Dabek ~ UK
Jasper ~ UK
Russ Stevens ~ UK
Kockov and Uncle Al the Kiddie’s Pal
John Archer
Stephen Williams + more to be announced

Check out our event entry for full information and website details. We’ll also be putting up hotel info and guides soon..