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by **Mandrake** » Jan 26th, '11, 15:50

Might as well post it here:
Courtesy of Blackpool Magician's Club:

PROGRAMME FOR BLACKPOOL CONVENTION 2011

Thursday 17th February9.00 am Registration Desk Opens
9.00 am Dealer Get In for Empress Ballroom, Empress Balcony and Arena
9.00 am Band Call (Rehearsal) for Stage Competitors in the Opera House
9.00 am Band Call (Rehearsal) for Close-Up Competition in the Pavilion Theatre
1.00 pm Mammoth Auction opens for viewing of goods in Spanish Hall
2.00 pm Mammoth Auction commences with Derek Lever and Mike Shepherd
6.00 pm Registration Desk closes
6.00 pm Band Call for Stage Competitors closes

Friday 18th February8.30 am Registration Desk opens
9.00 am to 12.00 pm Band Call (Rehearsal) for Stage Competitors in the Opera House continues
9.00 am to 9.30 am Close-Up and Stage Jury Meeting with Cornelis Ros in the Princess Diana
Suite which is located next to the Empress Ballroom/Ice Room
10.00 am to 8.00 pm Dealers Super Showcase opens
10.00 am to 12.30 pm FISM European Close-Up Magical Championships in the Pavilion Theatre
1.00 pm to 6.00 pm Band Call (Rehearsal) for Saturday night and Sunday night Gala Show acts
2.00 pm to 5.30 pm FISM European Close-Up Magical Championships in the Pavilion Theatre
7.00 pm to 10.30 pm FISM European Stage Magical Championships in the Opera House
8.00 pm to 9.15 pm Wayne Dobson Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre
10.00 pm Registration Desk closes
10.15 pm to 11.15 pm Joe Mogar Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre

Saturday 19th February8.30 am Registration Desk opens
9.00 am Dealers Super showcase opens
9.00 am to 1.00 pm FISM European Stage Magical Championships in the Opera House
9.30 am to 10.30 am Salvano Jnr. Lecture in the Spanish Hall
10.00 am to 11.00 am Jimmy Tamley as Jungle Jim in the Pavilion Theatre
11.00 am to 12.00 pm James Dimmare Lecture in the Spanish Hall
1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Jay Sankey Lecture in the Spanish Hall
2.00 pm to 5.30 pm FISM European Stage Magical Championships in the Opera House
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm David Ginn Lecture in the Ice Room
2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Richard Sanders Lecture in the Spanish hall
4.00 pm to 5.00 pm Craig Dickson Lecture in the Spanish Hall
5.30 pm Registration Desk closes
7.30 pm FISM European Magical Championships - Award Ceremony
plus Prize Winners Performances in the following categories: CARD MAGIC, MICRO MAGIC, PARLOUR MAGIC, MANIPULATION, GENERAL MAGIC, STAGE ILLUSIONS, MENTAL MAGIC AND COMEDY MAGIC plus Guest Artistes including Richard Osterlind & Tom Anders. Compere: George King
11.00 pm Andrew James and Magic Sam present the "Beat The Wand" Competition in the Theatre Bar of the Winter Gardens

Sunday 20th February8.30 am Registration Desk opens
9.00 am to 5.30 pm Dealers Super Showcase opens
9.00 am to 5.00 pm Band Call (Rehearsal) for Sunday Gala Show acts in the Opera House
10.00 am Richard Osterlind Lecture in the Spanish Hall
10.30 am E.G.M. of FISM Europe in the Renaissance Room which is located upstairs. Take the left hand stairway at the Bar entrance of the Foyer.
10.45 am to 12.45 pm Two "Kidz R Uz" Lectures in the Ice Room, 1. Hank Moorehouse 2. David Tomkins
11.00 am International Close Up Show - in the Pavilion Theatre - First Session starring: -
1. Michel - Argentina
2. Jay Sankey - Canada
3. Michael Rubinstein - USA
4. Bernard Bilis - France

12.30 pm Michel Lecture in the Spanish Hall
2.00 pm Bernard Bilis Lecture in the Spanish Hall
3.00 pm International Close-Up Show - Pavilion Theatre - Second Session - starring:-
1. Craig Dickson - USA
2. Richard Osterlind - USA
3. Jupiter - Hungary
4. Richard Sanders - Canada

3.30 pm Michael Rubinstein Lecture in the Spanish Hall
5.00 pm Registration Desk closes
5.30 pm Dealers Super Showcase closes
7.00 pm International Gala Show in the Opera House - Comperes: Clive Webb & Danny Adams

10.45 pm After Gala Show Party in the Spanish Hall with:
1. Jupiter - Hungary
2. Andrei & Ruslan Fomenko - Russia
3. Andy Eastwood - United Kingdom Compere: Karl K

So the After Gala Show Party in the Spanish Hall is now included rather than being optional - rock on the Hot Pot & red cabbage!

by **naquada** » Jan 26th, '11, 18:57

was just about to post that - http://www.magicconventionguide.com/201 ... of-events/

by **Lawrence** » Jan 27th, '11, 09:16

Anyone travlling over Friday morning from the Leeds / Wakefield area?

by **Mark Waddington** » Jan 27th, '11, 16:22

Thursday night from Skipton if thats any good?

by **Lawrence** » Jan 27th, '11, 18:32

Mark Waddington wrote:Thursday night from Skipton if thats any good?

Got plans that night unfortunatley

by **DaveM** » Jan 28th, '11, 20:45

Having never been to this before, I was wondering what the traders prices are like.

Do they do special deals or cheaper prices?
Are the prices the same?
Do they up the prices?

I'm wondering whether to make a list of what I like or whether to make sure I have a lot of cash with me.

by **Jing** » Jan 28th, '11, 21:27

No special prices, no upped prices, often new releases and effects, but no bartering, no freebies, no prizes, no giveaways, no incentives.
:cry:

by **Mandrake** » Jan 30th, '11, 21:51

New releases are rarely at a discount but you might get bargains on older items. Sometimes there are lower prices for bundles of DVDs but no guarantees. Occasionally on the last day some items may be lowered in price to move them on instead of packing them up and taking them back, whether this year will be any different remains to be seen but you could always try haggling!

by **russpie** » Jan 31st, '11, 15:00

DaveM wrote:I'm wondering whether to make a list of what I like or whether to make sure I have a lot of cash with me.

Yes, that's what I do. Make a list of anything that you either need replacing or like the look of & take that around with you. If possible also check online & compare prices, that way you know who to go to once you're there.

I'd also research all the performers, make a list of anyone you definitely want to see as the lectures can overlap.

Thridly, take a lot of cash with you. Some stalls do offer Debit/credit card machines but not all. There will also be things you've never heard of but will catch your eye so expect to spend more than you think.

by **Lawrence** » Jan 31st, '11, 18:34

cough cough.... FROG!

by **jackleg** » Feb 4th, '11, 20:58

I have never been to Blackpool convention as an adult (so we are talking a LOT of years) I don't have a weekend pass or ANY ticket for that matter, can I register on the day for a pass to just wander around the dealers stalls and if I can does this cost?
Newbie question I realise but I'm wondering if it's worth the journey...

by **Mandrake** » Feb 4th, '11, 22:22

They used to have day tickets available but there's no mention of them on the BMC site, just separate tickets for the Saturday and Sunday evening shows - perhap a call/e-mail to to Arthur Casson will help:

ARTHUR CASSON
Registration Offi cer
44 BRYAN ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND FY3 9BE
+44 (0) 1253 393688
arthurcasson@aol.com
www.blackpoolmagic.com

by **jackleg** » Feb 4th, '11, 22:27

thanks mandrake - I thought I had perhaps just not seen the details for day visitors...
Will let you know what they say

by **Mandrake** » Feb 4th, '11, 22:32

The Registration Desk is open on both Saturday and Sunday mornings which is strange if the only tickets on sale are three day tickets.....

by **jackleg** » Feb 4th, '11, 22:36

You see! I'm not going mad! (please tell me I'm not!)
My work schedule means I can never commit to big events so far in advance so just turning up on the day - even if it is just to spend money with the dealers is all I can manage..
email sent

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