“ABRAKADABRA” is the International Magic Convention organized by Enrico & Dace Pezzoli in cooperation with the Latvian magic club A.M.B.E.R. (Association of Magicians of Baltic – Established in Riga), Ring I.B.M. 376.

The convention takes place each year in the Riga Congress Palace (Latvia), and this year it will take place Friday 28 and Saturday 29 May 2010.

The main goal of the event is to promote the art of magic in Latvia, with names including Lee Alex, Rob Ziekman, Joachim Solberg, Jeff McBride, Angelo Stagnaro, and Gala show appearances from Enrico & Dace Pezzoli (brinum-x), Jeff McBribe, Aaron Crow, Mantas, Bastrakov, Brando & Silvana, and Joachim Solberg

Full details - http://www.abra-kadabra.lv

The Society of American Magicians convention takes place June 30 to July 3 in Atlanta, Georgia. The convention will be held at Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland Street, Atlanta, GA 30303.

They have announced that they will be featuring one of the greatest convention ideas in years - Midway of Curiosities and Mysteries.

You’ll be able to play the games, see the side show exhibits, be entertained, bamboozled and flat out cheated by the greatest group of con artists ever to appear at an S. A. M. Convention!

There is always something new at S. A. M. conventions. New acts you’ve never seen before; new lectures and close-up performers; new young stars of tomorrow; and this year a full carnival-style midway of sideshows, games, exhibits and cons. You’ll meet ‘Bigfoot’ Morris, ‘Leadfoot’ Apperson, con man Bruce ‘Houndog’ Walsted , ‘Captain’ Andy Dallas, the ‘Devious Dean’ plus a few surprises, gifts and a special appearance by Marshall ‘Wizzo’ Brodein all in new starring roles on the ‘Midway’ in Atlanta. Hurry Hurry Hurry. One Day Only - at the 2010 S A M Convention. Register now!

Full details at the S.A.M web site www.magicsam.com

The IBM British Ring 74th Annual Convention will be held Eastbourne 22nd - 26th September 2010.

The line up is starting to be announced, with acts booked so far including Charlie Frye and Company from the USA, Rich Bloch from the USA Black Fingers - a new shadow act from France, Martin Eisle from Germany, Richard Foget from Canada, Wayne Dobson from the UK, Cyril Harvey from France, Ian Keable from the UK, Matt Johnson from Canada, Manuel Muerte from Germany, Flip from Holland, and Richard Cadell & Sooty from the UK

The IBM British ring convention takes place in Eastbourne 22nd - 26th September 2010, you can follow all our updates here and get further information at the official British Ring website

Tickets are selling fast for the seventh annual South Tyneside International Magic Convention, with magicians and enthusiasts travelling from around the globe to attend.

This year’s event, which takes place in South Shields from March 12 to 14, looks set to be one of the best attended yet with delegates coming from around the UK as well as other parts of Europe, including the convention’s first Icelandic attendee.

Performers leading masterclasses include Swedish magician Lennart Green, humourist Tim Sonefelt and American mentalist Joshua Quinn, who will be appearing in the UK for the very first time. There will also be a very special appearance by Simon Drake, star of The Secret Cabaret and creator of the London-based House of Magic, who will be answering questions from the audience via video link.

Ticket holders for the convention also receive reserved seating at two Gala Shows which are being held as part of the wider South Tyneside International Magic Festival on Friday March 12 and Saturday March 13, as well as admission and transportation to a special Midnight Show on Friday, March 12. Read the rest of this entry »

We have been let know about the TMA Magic Convention, which takes place 4th June through to 6th June 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Featuring Max Maven, Julius Frack, Timo Marc, Marc Oberon, Kenji Minemura, An Ha Lim, Jordan Gomez, David Sousa, Charming Choi and Young Woo Lee.

Full details http://tmagic.info/2010/en.shtml

Would you like the opportunity to have a FREE Masterclass with none other than Kostya Kimlat, the man behind so many great moves including the Roadrunner Cull?

Kostya will be appearing at this years Northern Magic Circle Convention at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood, Lancashire on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March.

When booking, if you mention Magic Convention Guide then you will be entered into the draw for an exclusive Masterclass with Kostya, there will be 12 lucky winners and the draw will be made on the Saturday morning of the convention.

You can book online now at www.northernmagic.co.uk As well as Kostya Kimlat, also appearing this year will be Nathan Kranzo, Guy Barrett, Chris Priest, Steve Royle, Marc Paul, Steve Hewlett, Roger Woods, Maurice Howarth, Paul Joyce, Brian Sefton, John Dixon, Darren Bonas, Stephen Williams, John Hotowka and Thom Peterson.

Registrations can be made on line by visiting www.northernmagic.co.uk or request a registration form by email alan@northernmagic.co.uk

You can follow all our news and updates for the Northern Magic Circle Convention by clicking here