This years IBM British Ring convention features a range of lectures and shows. The following lecturers (with their subject titles) will appear at the convention:

Mark James Extravert, Mel Mellers Making Magic Commercial, David Tomkins New Children’s Magic, Shawn Farquhar Bread and Butter, Joe M. Turner Eyes and Mind, Michael Finney Sharing Secrets from My Life in Magic.

As well as the above heres a run down on the shows you’ll be able to enjoy:

The Opening Show on Thursday morning (22nd September) features Pat Fallon, Mark James, Mandy Fletcher (who was a great success at the President’s dinner earlier this year), and illusionist Chris De Rosa completes the bill to open up the days of great magic.

The Ali Bongo Magic Marathon will be there on the Thursday evening and afterwards it’s Cabaret Night with Vittoria Marino, Wez Zaharuk, Sonny Pennington and Safire.

The Late Night Gala of Magic after the gala dinner features Michael Carr (another success from the President’s dinner), the talents of Jordan Gomez, Mel Mellers with his own special style, Mat Ricardo a juggler with something plus, and the well known skills of Amethyst.

The Children’s Show on Saturday morning 24th September is again produced by Clive Moore and Jean Ellison (Clivo and Jeani) and features Paul Joyce, David Tomkins, Safire with both illusions and black light puppets, and Topping the bill is everyone’s favourite Sooty with Richard Cadell.

The International Gala of Magic and Variety on Sunday night 25th September is being compered by Aonghus McAnally (Ireland) who will introduce Michael Finney (USA), Guy Barrett and Company (UK) Jeton the Gentleman Juggler (Germany) Shawn Farquhar (Canada) who fooled Penn and Teller on their UK TV show recently. Romany (UK) also from the Penn and Teller show, Rafael (Belgium) and Jason Andrews (USA)

As well as all this the regular events will include:

More History of Mystery presented by Eddie Dawes; this year features Brian Lead The Tragic deaths of Lafayette. David Hibbard A Glimpse of the David Devant Collection of Photographs from The Magic Circle Archive. Jon Marshall Secrets of the Sideshows

Special Venue Shows are again being arranged by Peter Greenwood at various locations throughout the town.

Nostalgia is being presented by Bob Hamilton on the Friday evening for those not attending the Gala Dinner. This year he features items from his recordings of the conventions from 1986 to 1991.

Jim Boyd has again arranged the dealers’ magical trade fair and they are all listed in the convention brochure. On the Friday morning Alec Powell introduces the Dealers’ Showcase where they all will have the opportunity to present their wares in a 5 minute slot each.

The International Close Up Magic will be introduced by Anthony Darkstone Brook and features Shawn Farquhar (Canada), Joe M. Turner, (USA) Mark James (UK) and Shaun McCree (UK)

The Great Debate which you will have been able to follow in the Budget is brought to the stage by Viv Davies (Mysteeny) and has a panel representing four counties. Pat Fallon (Ireland) Mel Harvey (England) Paul Anthony (Wales) and Margaret MacLean (Scotland) Questions may be left at the registration desk.

The International Brotherhood Of Magicians, British Ring No. 25, 75th Convention takes place 22nd – 25th September 2011 in Southport.

Further details can be found at www.magicconvention.co.uk or by telephoning the Registration Officer, John Palfreyman on 01743 792090