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

John Lovick, aka Handsome Jack, is the latest name to be added to the bill for this years International Magic Convention (Nov 28-30 at The Shaw Theatre, London).

He is a regular performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, where he has been nominated each of the last eight years as Parlour Magician of the Year. He is also an author, probably best known for his book Switch which offers a comprehensive guide to the $100 Bill Switch, and includes history, variations, subtleties, performance theory, presentation ideas and 60 stand-up and close-up routines.

Well known for his insightful product reviews in Magic magazine, John will be performing close up and lecturing over the course of the weekend and appearing as his alter ego, Handsome Jack, during the Stand Up Comedy Show on the Friday night.

If you have never witnessed the “Handsome Jack experience”, and it’s highly likely, as this will be another first time UK Convention appearance, you will not want to miss Jack’s ability to take time-honored plots and give them fresh twists, performing routines you will never see any other magician do all in the guise of his wonderful comic creation.

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

A special surprise event is part of the line up at this years International Magic Convention (November 28-30 at the Shaw Theatre, London). Two years ago the surprise event was a Question and Answer session with Derren Brown with clips from his then unseen new series.

This year’s event is going to be just as exciting. But you’re not going to know exactly what it is until it starts on the Sunday!

“There are a number of reasons why we are keeping the exact nature of the event as a surprise,” says Noel Britten, event coordinator for the Convention, “but undoubtedly one of them is that there seem very few genuine surprises at Conventions nowadays, which seems strange when surprise is our business. Stan Allen at Magic Live did not announce what any of the events were going to be before they happened. As a conventioneer there, there was a certain level of anticipation and the excitement was palpable as the event unfolded in front of you, if the performer or happening warranted it. I think this will undoubtedly warrant it!”

Guesses to what the event may be can emailed to noelbritten@talk21.com under the heading “2008 Surprise Event”.

The first person to guess correctly will have their full registration cost re-imbursed at the Convention. Multiple entries are allowed, so let the guessing begin!!

More Convention details on http://www.internationalmagic.com/acatalog/Convention_registration.html

You can also check out our event listing as well for full line up and guides

Thanks to Noel Britten the talent booker for this years International Magic Convention for passing us more information on the line up for this years convention:

He’s coming to London!! Magician Andrew Goldenhersh’s skill and style have mesmerized and intrigued international audiences in venues ranging from corporate events to the stages of Hollywood’s Magic Castle to national television specials.

His dramatic flair, imaginative presentation, and sense of humor are as irresistible as his breathtaking original magic. A favorite at Hollywood’s world-famous Magic Castle, he has been nominated eight years in a row as both Close-Up Magician of the Year and Parlour Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts.

Andrew amazes audiences with his magic, charms them with his warm personality, and delights them with his unique balance of humor, suspense and energy. His devotion to magic as a true art form creates an unforgettable experience.

Andrew will be performing and lecturing at this years International Magic Convention (Shaw Theatre, London November 28-30).

He’ll be just one of a whole line up of performers and acts that will be making their UK Convention debut.

Further details can be found directly on the International Magic Convention site or on our own event listing.

Richard Turner, The world renowned ‘Card Cheat’ is rumored to be appearing on the Friday Night at the International Magic Convention In London this November. In the conventions aim this year of getting ‘All New’ never before seen acts in the UK, this will be Richards first UK convention presenting his entire card shark act.

Last year Guy Hollingworth performed his ‘Expert At The Card Table’ on the Friday night, and we’re lead to believe that Richard will be appearing in a similar show late on the Friday night.

Tickets are available directly from International Magic, and our own information and room finder details can be found here