The 59th Blackpool Magic Convention has had a last minute change of artist, Jan Rouven has had to pull out of this years convention due to an operation, however in place will be Illusionist Jonathan Hawley, the sensational young Illusionist will feature in the Sunday Gala show.

Hopefully Jan Rouven will appear at a future Blackpool Convention.

Tickets are still available via the Registration Officer Arthur Casson. 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.

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