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Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March 2012
The line up is

David Regal ~ USA
David Regal is a television writer, creator of effects for magicians, and two-time Academy of Magical Arts Lecturer of the Year. Currently, he sits on the Board of Trustees of Hollywood’s Magic Castle. His background is live comedy, as a member of the main company of Chicago City Limits, and since moving to the Los Angeles area he has served as a head writer for Nickelodeon’s Rugrats, and has written for an array of sitcoms. Magic of his design is performed around the world.

Rob Torres ~ USA
For the past two decades Rob Torres has travelled to over 45 countries performing in theatres, circuses, varieties, galas, TV and film. His performances at the Budapest, Moscow and Monte Carlo circus festivals have all won him awards, but more than that, laughter! Rob has masterfully blended his formal training in theatre, circus arts, and pantomime together to create genuinely fun and memorable acts. From the moment he walks on stage or into the ring, Rob steps into the hearts of his audience and keeps them laughing long after he is gone.
International comedian Rob Torres can be understood everywhere, without saying a word. Whether he’s taking a photo, setting the table, or just sitting down, you’re guaranteed to have fun.
Rob has a great way of finding absurdity in common everyday tasks. If you’re looking for laughter, this is where you’ll find it. See for yourself why Rob Torres is the International Man of Mirth!!!

Levent ~ USA
Levent started out at a very young age performing throughout his native New York City. At the age of 17 he was awarded 1st prize for Stage Magic at the International Brotherhood of Magicians’ National Convention. This led him to have a 2 year engagement at Resorts International Casio Hotel in Atlantic City, where he was twice nominated “Best Act in a Production Show”. In 2005 he had the honour to perform at the Magic Circle Centenary Celebrations in London. In 2006 Levent was invited to perform at the “Society of American Magicians Annual Salute to Magic” at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York. In 2007 he performed at the World Magic Seminar in Nagoya, Japan and in 2008 he travelled twice to South Korea to perform at Busan International Magic Festival and at the FISM ASIA magic convention and television series. And also one of the few entertainers to be invited to Apple Computer Company headquarters to perform for the employees. In 2009 he was a regular performer on the American television series “Masters of Illusion” on Fox’s MyNETWORK.

Christian Schenk ~ Germany
Christian believes that in 2004 a client’s trade show themed “IT’s Magic” brought him back into magic as he printed his first deck of playing cards. What he thought was just a new hobby turned out to be the most serious (and fun) part of his life. He believes that his most exciting experience was being invited to the invitation only FFFF (Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic) where he was asked to do a lecture about his creations so far.

Markus Beldig ~ Germany
There are phenomena between heaven and earth that can be explained.
He is none of them.
Markus Beldig is Germany 's leading mentalist, the master of the sixth sense.
In a magical show he bewitches our minds and our senses, makes us hold our breath. He, the mentalist, sees with our eyes, our minds reads and looks into our futures.
His show begins where our imagination ends.
And what does he need for all this?
Nothing more than a chair, a table and our thoughts.
With only a few means he makes your event unique and exclusive. His show
will appeal to all those who believe they `re spoiled when it comes to entertainment.
You will experience a mind-blowing event.
Look forward to a thrilling performance - you will get more than just answers.

Mat Ricardo ~ UK
One of the UK's most in-demand comedy variety performers, and the first cabaret performer to ever win the Herald Angel award for excellence in theatre, Mat Ricardo has spent the last 25 years touring the world with his unique, astonishing and hilarious act. Reviving the almost-lost art of the gentleman juggler, Mat blends dazzling feats of dexterity and balance with the wit and timing of a skilled stand-up comedian. He is known internationally for his signature trick - the reverse tablecloth pull - where he puts a tablecloth on a table, underneath all the objects. But this is just one of the many unique and astonishing tricks that he has created. He has performed at countless international theatre and comedy festivals, on some of the finest cabaret, variety and burlesque stages in the world, in comedy clubs, and on cruise ships throughout the seven seas. He has dozens of television appearances to his name, has entertained for corporate clients too numerous to mention and has performed for members of the British Royal Family. Recently his critically acclaimed on-man show "Three Balls and a New Suit" played to sell out audiences in London and at the Edinburgh festival.

High Jinx ~ UK
High Jinx (Michael Jordan and Tamsyn Sear) are professional variety entertainers, their acts are a thrilling mix of Magic, Illusion, Escapology and Circus skills delivered in a way that will leave you amazed, puzzled even scared but above all entertained. They have appeared all over the UK at dinners, festivals, corporate events and theatre shows as well as appearances throughout Europe and America including Disneyland, Paris and the famous Boston Plaza Hotel, Boston USA. Michael was the 2009 - 2011 Magic Circle "Young Magician of the Year” and runner up in the illusion category of the European FISM 2011.

Archini and Smith ~ UK
John Archer (the first magician to fool Penn & Teller) and Mike Smith formed this double act back in 1995 when they won the "Alistair Wand" in the International Brotherhood of Magicians stage competition. The act was subsequently performed at many magical society dinners and conventions all over the country. At the Opus Convention on the Isle of Man, none other than David Williamson said of the act "The funniest thing I’ve seen in years.

Ricky McLeod ~ UK
For the past 19 years the popular showman has been adding a touch of magic to thousands of children's and family events. The Scottish Association of Magical Societies have crowned him 'Children's Entertainer of the Year' on four occasions, while he has also twice received the 'Murray Wand for Showmanship'.
Edinburgh based Ricky has also been a finalist in the U.K Children's Entertainer of the Year competition.
Recognised by his fellow artists as being one of the leaders in this field, he has lectured on the art of entertaining children at the world's largest magic convention.
Since then he has travelled all over the country with his lecture entitled "Tricks of my Trade".

JUST ADDED - MIDNIGHT SHOW - ROBERT TEMPLE
Robert Temple is one of the world's leading comedy stage hypnotists. Over the past eight years, he has toured his explosively funny hypnosis show to NINE countries around the world, performing over 1500 live shows and hypnotising over 10,000 people… from the Las Vegas Strip to the West End of London.
This is the show where truly anything can happen… and usually does. Only ONE thing is guaranteed… this is an evening that you will NEVER forget. You'll gasp as ordinary volunteers drop deep into a hypnotic trance and lose all inhibitions, with just a click of Robert's fingers.
This dynamic entertainer hurls this age-old art form kicking and screaming into the 21st century with his supersonic hypnotic speed, outrageously funny hypnotic sketches and his loveable quick wit.
This is your TRANCE to become the STAR of his hypnotic world and take this roller coaster ride to the very centre of your imagination! Will YOU give him a piece of your mind?
*WARNING: THIS SHOW MAY CAUSE UNCONTROLLABLE FITS OF LAUGHTER"

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2012 convention price of £65
includes all lectures, close-up sessions, and Gala Shows. You can also gain free access to the exclusive “Midnight Show” on Friday night
Act to be announced

Please note:
No day delegate rates are available.
All acts are subject to contract.
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Martin Duffy has produced another great line up. I'm so looking forward to this convention.

The South Tyneside link (above) is not working.

Sorry about the links in some of the info I sent out not working - it looks like they have changed the councils site around a bit.
Here's Karri's email Karri.Prinn@southtyneside.gov.uk
Her phone number is 0191 424 7986
Regards
Martin

Hopefully I'll be around for this.