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Blackpool Magician's Convention February 2008

Postby Mandrake » Jul 10th, '07, 10:59



It's never too early to mention this so, courtesy of www.magicweek.co.uk :
Blackpool Magicians Convention began processing all the Priority and VIP Gold Card Registrations this week and tickets will be sent out in the next 7 days by Arthur Casson, the Registration Officer. Only 80 VIP Registrations are still available due to unprecedented demand. A list of artistes booked will be released in the next 14 days but we can confirm that Saturday night will feature a new fun competition: the United Kingdom v The Rest of the World! (replacing the British Magical Championships). If you register before 31st December, 2007 and purchase a Gold Card Registration you will receive a £25.00 book called "Down A Magical Memory Lane" by Derek Lever. This contains the hilarious experiences of Derek's career in Clubland plus some of the exciting magic which he has produced and performed over the last 50 years. We also hear that there will be at least seven World Champions appearing at the Convention, which is on 22nd, 23rd, 24th February, 2008. Download a Registration Form via: www.blackpoolmagic.com or contact Arthur Casson directly: 01253 393688 arthurcasson@aol.com. 7.7.07


Hands up all those who are going :wink: !

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Postby greedoniz » Jul 10th, '07, 11:17

I've never been before but am extremely tempted after reading about last years adventures.
Will have to see how my funds are doing

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Postby Mandrake » Jul 10th, '07, 11:27

Sell a kidney, or your granny, or just your granny's kidney to raise the cash - it's well worth it.

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Postby greedoniz » Jul 10th, '07, 11:29

One Granny for Sale

Slightly used and creased but still in good working order £90 ono

Bargain!

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Postby bananafish » Jul 10th, '07, 11:49

greedoniz wrote:One Granny for Sale

Slightly used and creased but still in good working order £90 ono

Bargain!
Please read the forum rules, DVD's, Books and Granny's can NOT be sold here!

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Postby Rob » Jul 10th, '07, 11:57

Greed - so we don't cause any more problems on here, I've just dropped you a PM regarding your granny...

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Postby greedoniz » Jul 10th, '07, 11:58

what a bummer!

Granny or not I'm gonna see if my my bank manager can afford me this and then need to pursuade the missis that it would be nice to have a weekend away in blackpool.
I then need to fake my own death on the friday in order to be free that whole weekend and then to be resurrected again on the monday.....it's never been done before but it's so crazy it might just work.

The list of performers better be good.

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Postby majortom » Jul 10th, '07, 12:03

Majortom shall be attending Blackpool.

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Postby Tomo » Jul 10th, '07, 12:55

Oh! Oh! Me, Sir! Me! I'll be there!

Is there any merit to buying the super duper fantastic VIP pass or is it overkill, do you think?

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Postby bananafish » Jul 10th, '07, 13:35

With the VIP you get better seats and a better choice of lectures. I suspect you will be way too hung over though to see any lectures at all by the time Saturday or Sunday comes...

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Postby beeno » Jul 10th, '07, 14:07

Granny's kidney sold. So I'm hoping to be possibly definitely going this year. (maybe)
What's the general cost of it all? I'm kind of new to this conventioning business.

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Postby Mandrake » Jul 10th, '07, 15:53

Check the links for latest costs and news but at the monent:
Organised by Derek Lever on behalf of BLACKPOOL MAGICIANS CLUB this is the 56th year of the WORLD'S LARGEST MAGIC CONVENTION which takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 22nd, 23rd, 24th February, 2008 at the Opera House and Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool Lancashire, England.
The 2008 Convention has more innovations and is bigger than ever!
The full Dealers Super Showcase of 110 Magic Dealers will open on FRIDAY 22nd FEBRUARY AT 1.00 p.m. UNTIL 9.00 p.m. in the Empress Ballroom, Empress Ballroom Balcony and The Arena thus providing registrants and Dealers with 9 hours extra trading time.

(Please note that Friday day/evening tickets are only available with a Gold Card or VIP Gold Card Registration).


There is now a special VIP REGISTRATION available (Limited to 500 persons)

This costs an additional £20.00 and registrants will receive the following benefits:


1. Preferential seating in the Opera House.
2. A distinctive VIP badge.
3. The opportunity to see 16 world class Close-Up magic Stars in your OWN PRIVATE AREA (the
Renaissance Room and the Baronial Hall). Only VIP Registrants will be able to visit this area.
4. Special Lectures in the Renaissance Room and Baronial Hall available only to VIP Registrants.
5. Meet and Greet the Stars. The opportunity to meet and chat to many of the Stars attending the 2008 Blackpool Magicians Convention in your own private VIP area and to have your photograph taken with them.
6. VIP REGISTRATIONS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO JUST 500 PERSONS. ONCE THIS ALLOCATION HAS BEEN SOLD THERE WILL BE NO MORE AVAILABLE.
7. Preferential seating for the Gala Shows is on a "first come - first served" basis, so it is VERY IMPORTANT that you register as soon as possible.


The price of a GOLD CARD REGISTRATION is £70.00. The price of a VIP GOLD CARD REGISTRATION is £90.00. You can pay by Credit Card without any surcharge being added. If you submit your Registration Form NOW with your Credit Card details on it, we will NOT CHARGE YOUR CREDIT CARD UNTIL THE 1ST JULY, 2007.


The theme of the 2008 Convention is CLOSE-UP COLOSSUS with SIXTEEN WORLD CLASS CLOSE-UP MAGIC STARS PERFORMING - EIGHT ON SATURDAY AND EIGHT ON SUNDAY. *NEW* *NEW* *NEW* THE CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY MORNING 23rd FEBRUARY, 2008, IN THE OPERA HOUSE. *NEW* *NEW* *NEW* THE MAGICAL ANTIQUES ROADSHOW ON FRIDAY EVENING. There will be an extra Kids Entertainers event on SUNDAY as well as your usual favourites: The British Magical Close Up Championships on Friday, International Close-Up Shows on Saturday and Sunday, Kidz 'R Uz Workshops on Saturday and Sunday, KOMEDY KUNJURORS SHOW on Saturday night and our WORLD CLASS GALA SHOW on Sunday night. All this plus a VERY SPECIAL OFFER - PURCHASE A GOLD CARD REGISTRATION OR VIP GOLD CARD REGISTRATION BY THE 31ST DECEMBER, 2007 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A SUPERB NEW BOOK CALLED "DOWN A MAGICAL MEMORY LANE" BY DEREK LEVER, COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE.

Individual day tickets are usually available.
Add an extra few quid for all the 'socialising' in The Ruskin afetrewards though..... :wink:

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Postby Mark Waddington » Jul 11th, '07, 18:28

Raises hand for Blackpool 2008


Mandrake owes me a legal pint

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Postby Lawrence » Jul 11th, '07, 21:24

majortom wrote:Majortom shall be attending Blackpool.


As will Lawrence. We'll be in the glenroyd again (but not in a gay couply way) i imagine enjoying £10 a night goodness.

looking forward to those 6am's in the ruskin.

hands up who's coming clubbing with me and tom on the friday?

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Postby Mark Waddington » Jul 11th, '07, 21:40

Raises hand again


The straight to Aphrodites

Best strip club in Blackpool!!

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