November 25th, 2011 - Magic Convention Guide

Magic UnCorked, The Irish IBM Magic Convention 2012, will take place in Cork City, Ireland, on the 27th, 28th, and 29th April 2012. Sponsored by Soho Bar and Restaurant, this is the first time that the Irish Convention will be held in Cork and it is already shaping up to be a great event with a line up including Helder Guimarães, Luke Jermay, John Lenehan, Quentin Reynolds, and Diamond Jim Tyler. The Convention headquarters will be the 4 star Ambassador Hotel, with Gala shows taking place in the nearby, Triskel Arts Centre.
For full convention details, including registration and hotel details, please visit www.magicuncorked.com. You can also ‘Like’ Magic Uncorked on Facebook or follow them on Twitter, where regular updates will also be posted.
We will also provide regular updates and information on Magic UnCorked 2012 right here

November 20th, 2011 - Magic Convention Guide
David Berglas awarded the international award for promoting the art of magic to Derren Brown at this years International Magic Convention in London. The Award is given each year, by David Berglas to the person who has furthered the art of magic, and promoting its appeal to Magicians and Public alike.
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Photo Credit - Peter McLanachan - The Cardman
November 20th, 2011 - Magic Convention Guide

The 2012 British Ring Convention will take place from 26th to 30th September in Great Yarmouth and convention organisers David Ball and Peter Scarlett are now busy planning this 76th event for the society.
Since our last visit to this resort in 1991 there has been a £25 million pound makeover to the seafront giving a much improved appearance. Two Land Trains have been booked to ferry delegates round the different venues at times to suit the convention programme and at no extra charge than the normal registration fee. Registration details are on www.magicconvention.co.uk If you book by 31st December 2011 the members and partners full registration price is £95 and from 1st January to 31st March 2012 it is £105.
From 1st April until the convention the price is £115. Book now and save some money! Please note these prices do not include the Saturday Children’s Show as tickets need to be purchased separately from the St. George’s Theatre box office. Gala Dinner tickets are extra at £29. (non members price remains static throughout at £150 – membership application forms are available on www.britishring.org.uk)
The Nelson Hotel is the headquarters and accommodation here (and all other hotels etc) can be booked at Greater Yarmouth Tourism on 01493 846485. Please do this directly as it will help the support grant the British Ring receives from the authority.
Details of lectures, acts, and dealers booked will be published as information comes to hand. Please put the dates in your diary now.
November 20th, 2011 - Magic Convention Guide
The winners and awards from this years international magic convention competition are:
1st Woody Aragon (Spain)
2nd Trabuk (Italy)
3rd Andost (USA)
Merit Awards to:
Hayashi (Ger)
Ludovic Julliot (Fra)
Hector Mancha (Esp)
November 16th, 2011 - Magic Convention Guide
IMX 2011 was off the charts … IMX 2012 takes it to a whole new level, and you can win an all-expenses paid trip to the International Magic Experience in Las Vegas from the 21-23 May 2012 including 3 nights accommodation at The Orleans Hotel, round-trip airfare from anywhere in the continental USA ( or equivalent value for overseas entrants ) PLUS VIP Pro-pass registration to IMX2012 … you don’t want to miss this!
Simply head on over to http://www.imxlasvegas.com/web/winviptrip/ for all the details.
Don’t miss out !
November 15th, 2011 - Magic Convention Guide
The Society of American Magicians is proud to announce that David Copperfield will be the guest of honor at their national convention in Las Vegas in July 2012.
During a Skype phone call from his island home on November 14 , David has graciously accepted our invitation. Producer John Apperson also announced that tickets for the Copperfield show at the “ MGM Grand will be part of the entertainment package for all those registered at the convention.
Here is a convention not to be missed! Great rates at the Golden Nugget- July 23-26, 2012
For the schedule and tentative lineup of performers plus registration information, please visit www.magicsam.com