‘Not Just Another Magic Convention”… With Workshops and lectures on Comedy and Magic, Michael Finney, Mike Caveney, Lawrence Hass, James Biss, Brian Roberts, and David Merry provide extra insight into the comedy magic area.

full details: www.comedymagicseminar.com

The Northern Magic Circle Spring Parade will take place in Southport on the 4th & 5th of April 2009.

There are two Gala Shows planned and currently we have confirmed the UK’s funniest magician John Archer, From the USA Greg Wilson, and for the cardicians, Dynamo (Steve Frayne). We also have engaged James Brown, Amethyst Illusions and a fantastic act from Germany, Alana, who recently won a place in the team representing Germany at FISM in Beijing next year. This will be her UK debut.

There will be a number of lectures from other leading close-up workers as well as kids lecture from Russ Brown who scored so highly at Kidology this year. Other acts are in planning and will be published as soon as contracts are agreed. There will be a fabulous childrens show on the Saturday morning and a host of dealers on site for the whole weekend.

There will be the usual Close-up and Stage competitions for both Juniors and adults as well as our ‘History of Mystery’ Lecture called ‘Illusions of Grandueur’ by John Palfreyman. The lecture will illustrate the props behind the scenes of some of the more spectacular illusions that appeared on TV during the likes of the David Nixon show and the Pendragons.

All activities will take place in the well appointed Arts Centre complex on Lord street. For more details as they unfold, you can go to www.northernmagiccircle.org.uk

Registrations will open in October and both online and postal applications will be accepted. We are planning a to give away a promotional DVD to the first 50 applicants. Details of hotel accomodation prospects will be posted on the website soon.

This will be a magic convention for magicians, magic enthusiasts, clowns, magic fans, kids, adults and the whole family!

Lecturers will include Eugene Burger, Jay Sankey and Don Caldwell. 10 superb magic dealers. Close-Up Magic Show, Junior Close-Up Magic Competition and “A Night of Magic” Evening Show.

$45 for both day and evening events ($60 after March 1st!)

Visit Magic Arts Convention for more information

For Tickets Call: 516-520-4004 or e-mail John Reid

The Wessex Magical Association One Day Convention takes place on the 5th April 2009 in Bournemouth, UK

The Star Lecturers will be full-time professional close-up and cabaret comedy magician Jasper Blakeley and multi-talented magic performer/inventor/dealer/editor Stephen Tucker. With workshops by Roger Drew (comedy magic), Tony Griffith (handling & presentation), and Playtime Balloons. In addition, there will be several additional hands-on close-up sessions. Magic Dealers attending include: Alakazam, The Card Collection, The Magic Zone, Mike Danata’s Magic Studio, Razzmatazz, Playtime Balloons, Paul Gordon, Stephen Tucker, Carol Gilbert and Tony Griffith.

Full details of the Evening Gala Performance will be announced shortly.

Whole day including Gala Show ticket is £18 if booked in advance and £20 on the door. Sunday 5th April. Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LH.

Doors open at 9.30am. Gala Show, £7.50 if bought separately, starts at 6.30pm.

Further details can be found at www.wmagic.co.uk.

Bring the family for three days of magic and fun at our 21st Annual Cape Cod Magic Conclave. You’ll have the best of all possible worlds, a weekend of great magic in a truly beautiful place. So, plan early and head over..

The convention takes place April 17th through 19th 2009

The Shows!
The talent line-up is starting to look really good. Stay tuned!

The Place! Nestled on 21 acres on Falmouth’s famous Old Silver Beach, The Sea Crest continues to live up to its reputation as the perfect getaway. The Sea Crest has everything you’d expect from a first-class resort — indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, golf, and a fitness center with Jacuzzi plus daytime activities for the kids and evening babysitting service. And come hungry. The Sea Crest is well-known for its cuisine throughout New England. Our special Cape Cod Magic Conclave package includes TWO nights and FIVE meals (dinner Friday through Brunch Sunday). Please make your reservation directly with the Sea Crest at 800-225-3110 and mention Hank Lee’s Cape Cod Magic Conclave!

Registration: Adults: $155.00 per magician ($140.00 for spouse) This cost does NOT include hotel.

Register early for best seats. Please make checks payable and mail to:
Hank Lee’s Cape Cod Conclave
P.O. Box 789, Medford, MA 02155
Call 617-482-8749 for more info.

Hotel Info: 1-800-225-3110
Convention Info: 617-482-8749

Further Info: www.hanklee.org/conclave/conclave12.html

Magi-Whirl 2009 will take place on April 17 & 18 along with an Optional Workshop on April 19 at:

Bishop Ireton High School
201 Cambridge Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

This years convention will feature:
JEFF MCBRIDE, PAUL GREEN, with Special Guests, BRUCE KALVER, JOAN CAESAR, ERIC HENNING and 4-time DC Magician of the Year, NOLAND MONTGOMERY

3 Top-Quality Magic Lectures, 3 Close-up Shows, Surprise Celebrity Interview, All-Day Dealer Room, and Public Evening Show!
Official Website: www.magi-whirl.com/