Details of the Eddie Dawes (photo) History of Mystery part of the IBM British Ring Convention (Great Yarmouth 26th – 30th September 2012) have just been announced. The first speaker will be Will Houstoun (current editor of The Magic Circular), in a talk entitled “King Koko and the Magic Playlet” detailing how short magical playlets became popular amongst magical illusionists.

Following on comes Bryan Baggs with “Positive Aspects of Goldin”. From Horace Goldin’s (known as “The Whirlwind Wizard”) first appearance in Britain in 1902 he made enormous contributions to magic extending to a forty year period. He created illusions including the visible sawing in half and was a superb close up worker. He was popular with magicians and Bryan, a great admirer of Goldin will consider all these attributes during his section.

Finally, well known award winning magician, magic editor, author and one time pitchman Walt Lees takes to the stage. Using the latter description he focuses on experiences and psychological approaches used during his time of peddling Svengali Decks. Entitled appropriately “Selling Svengalis” will bring the very interesting 2012 History of Mystery to a close.

The event takes place at the Hollywood Cinema on Saturday 29th September at 2.15pm.

Geoffrey Newton PRO