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This March, the South Tyneside International Magic Festival (STIMF) Convention is giving you the chance to engage with two of the most creative minds in mentalism – Atlas and Looch.

The creative duo will be hosting a special masterclass immediately following the convention on Sunday March 15, where attendees will be given the chance to learn more about the business of the magic industry and the skills to be used on stage.

In addition to their effects and methods, Atlas and Looch will also be sharing their expertise in establishing a brand, pricing a show, networking, accounting and marketing, for everything from private parties to corporate events.

From Train Tracking to The Black Project, everything is on the table in this aptly entitled masterclass. So if you want to perform professionally, if you want to know how to improve and develop your performance or how to promote your services more effectively, then this is the masterclass for you.

Attendance is strictly limited and is open to both convention delegates and non-delegates at a cost of £250 for up to six hours of expert tuition. For more information, or to book, call 0191 424 7986, email events@southtyneside.gov.uk or visit www.southtynesidemagic.com

Proud to say that Magicbox is sponsoring the South Tyneside International Magic Festival 2015. The team at Magicbox has been with us since the beginning and have been sponsors for the past nine years. It's great to have them on board and you can hear Graeme Shaw from the company talking about the festival on BBC Radio Newcastle by following this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02h12bd#auto (it starts at 1hour, 39mins and 50seconds in).

MaigcBox also support TM do please go and buy lots of stuff from them!!

Just a quick reminder that there are very few places on the Satori masterclass, which follows the STIMF Convention 2015.

If you would like to attend this event and learn step-by-step the secrets of Contact Mind Reading, then please contact us ASAP on 0191 4247986 or events@southtyneside.gov.uk

Places for the workshop, taking place at the Customs House, South Shields at 3pm on Sunday March 15, are open to delegates and non-delegates of the 2015 Convention and will be billed separately at a cost of £70

For more information please visit ww.southtynesidemagic.com

We’re now just a month away from the South Tyneside International Magic Festival 2015 and we’d love to hear what you’re most looking forward to this year, as well as your best memories from past events! Please share any stories or pictures you have here (and keep it clean!).

Proud to see the S.T.I.M.F. Convention featured in the new issue of MAGICSEEN MAGAZINE​ - they're even giving away a free ticket. If you don't have a copy yet then find out how to get one at http://www.magicseen.co.uk/ - Good luck!

Tickets for the STIMF Convention 2015 are disappearing fast (pardon the pun)! - do you have yours yet? Get them now to avoid missing out on a whole host of workshops, performances, lectures and more at THE friendliest convention on the planet! Find out more on these postings or at www.southtynesidemagic.com

We're so excited to be welcoming High Jinx back to the STIMF this year. Hear what Michael and Tamsyn Jordan​ said about their forthcoming appearance on BBC Newcastle at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02hcdrg#auto
The interview starts at around 2 hours, 53 mins and 30 seconds in and the link will be live for the next 21 days - enjoy!

Did you hear the fantastic interview Michael Finney​ gave to BBC Newcastle this week about the South Tyneside International Magic Festival? If you missed it listen again here -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02htnry#auto – it starts at 3 hours, 9 mins and 36 seconds in

In the next few posts I’m going to be introducing you to some of the dealers that will be present at the South Tyneside International Magic Convention 2015, offering everything you need to enhance your act.

First up, and familiar to all previous convention attendees, is Newcastle-based Magicbox. With nearly two decades of service under its belt this company has long established itself as one of the leading suppliers of magic tricks, props and accessories to both amateur and professional magicians alike and I’m proud to say they have been strong supporters of the STIMF Convention since the very beginning.

Magicbox will be at the STIMF Convention’s dealer zone from 9am to 6pm on Friday (March 13), 9.30am to 6pm on Saturday (March 14) and 10am to 2pm on Sunday (March 15).

A separate dealer showcase will also be held on Saturday. Entry to all of this is included in your convention ticket, priced at £65 for the weekend.
For more information please visit www.southtynesidemagic.com or call 0191 4247986

In my last post I introduced you to Magicbox, who’ll be taking part in the STIMF Convention’s dealer zone for 2015.

I’m proud to say that the following dealers will also be present:
Illusioncraft
Merlins of Wakefield
Magic World
Andi Gladwin
Christian Schenk
Alanshaxonbooks.com

All of these will be present from 9am to 6pm on Friday (March 13), 9.30am to 6pm on Saturday (March 14) and 10am to 2pm on Sunday (March 15).

A separate dealer showcase will also be held on Saturday. Entry to all of this is included in your convention ticket, priced at £65 for the weekend.
For more information please visit www.southtynesidemagic.com or call 0191 4247986

Just wanted to let you know that our special Satori masterclass has now sold out.

There are still limited places available for our masterclass with Atlas​ and Looch however I would recommend booking this as soon as possible.

Everything is on the table, from Train Tracking to The Black Project. And, in addition to their effects and methods, Atlas and Looch will also be sharing their expertise in establishing a brand, pricing a show, networking, accounting and marketing, for everything from private parties to corporate events.

If you want to perform professionally, if you want to know how to improve and develop your performance or how to promote your services more effectively, then this masterclass is not to be missed.

The masterclass will be held at 3pm on Sunday March 15 and is open to both STIMF Convention attendees and non-delegates, Attendance costs £250 for up to six hours of expert tuition.

For more information, or to book, call 0191 424 7986, email events@southtyneside.gov.uk or visit www.southtynesidemagic.com

Great interview with John Archer on BBC Newcastle - Radio for the North East yesterday. If you missed it you can hear it again at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02js1k2#auto starting at around 1 hour, 43 mins and 35 seconds in. They're hoping to run more of John's chat with Simon Logan on Friday afternoon too, so make sure you tune in!

The rabbit is almost out of the hat! The STIMF Convention returns next week (March 13), with just 20 tickets still for sale.

Don’t miss your chance to see lectures, performances and workshops by artists including Satori, John Carey, Kieron Lefever, Russ Brown, Gordon Bruce, Michael Finney, Paul Nardini and Luke Jermay.

Attendees will also receive entry to a special Midnight performance and two International Gala Shows, as well as a special dealer area.

A separate masterclass being hosted by Satori on Sunday afternoon has already sold out, though a limited number of places are still available to attend Atlas and Looch’s masterclass, which is open to both convention attendees and non-delegates alike.

Tickets for the convention, which runs from Friday March 13 to Sunday March 15, are now priced at £65 per person, with masterclass bookings at an additional charge.

For more information, or to book, call 0191 4247986 or email events@southtyneside.gov.uk. Further details can also be found at www.southtynesidemagic.com