The 59th Blackpool Magic Convention begins with a bang at 9am on Friday, 18th February 2011 with a marathon of magic. Seventy magicians will be participating in the first ever FISM European Championships of Magic. It promises to be a great start to the world’s largest magic convention.

Over the weekend convention goers will be treated to a whirlwind of wizardry with lectures galore, competitions, gala shows and other great events that make Blackpool the best. Added to this there will be the usual dealer’s showcase with some 125 international magic dealers showing the latest must-have miracles. And, as if that is not enough, there will be a massive magic auction in the Spanish Hall on the Thursday, the day before the official start of the convention!

Registrations are already at an all time high and it does not take a mentalist to predict that it will be a sell-out. If you have not registered get in quick - time is running out if you want to be a part of the greatest magic convention in the world.

Get in touch with Registration Officer Arthur Casson to ensure your part in this historic event. You can write to him at 44 Bryan Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, England FY3 9BE or telephone him on 44 (0) 1253 393688. A registration form is also available on the Blackpool Magicians’ Club website www.blackpoolmagic.com. At only £85 per person the Blackpool Convention has to be the best ever value for money in magic today.

The Blackpool Magic Convention takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday 18th, 19th & 20th February 2011 at the Opera House and Winter Gardens and Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Full details can be found at www.blackpoolmagic.com, and follow all our updates, interviews and extra information here

You can also check out our Blackpool Guide and our Hotel Guide for Blackpool, which we’ll update during the run up to the convention