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Well I've booked the weekend off work at least.
Still unsure whether or not I'm actually going but at least I'm sorted work wise if I do decide on it

Mandrake wrote:Well done! If nothing else we can try and meet up over a glass of orangeade in the Ruskin....

Sounds like a plan!

Excellent! You never know who you might meet at Blackpool next Feb.....

Im going to come down for this, can anyone recommend a B&B?

craigie wrote:Im going to come down for this, can anyone recommend a B&B?

I stayed here 2 years ago and it was good, not far from the Ruskin either

http://www.lynbarhotel.co.uk/

I am at the Central Travelodge this year because I can get a deal there. It is also handy for the Winter gardens and not too far from the Ruskin but I wouldn't recommend the breakfast, it is over priced and of dubious quality. There are a couple of good cafes just around the corner though that do a good fry up.

My problem is always where to eat at night. Blackpool off season doesn't offer much choice. Anyone got any favourites?

Cheers Johnny looks good. I'm sure my auld dear will be making a few jam pieces for me so if I have any left over you are more than welcome to one. Beats Mcdonalds

I've never been, have I left it too late?

No man still time to get your name down.

http://www.blackpoolmagic.com/registration.html

The website isn't very useful for information on what the ticket gives you... Does the one at 90 get you the shows and the lectures? I manage to get a b an b next to the winter gardens fri/sat £28 both nights. I dont plan on spending much time in the room so im happy if its a hell hole

The Gold card gets you in to everything, shows, dealer hall(s), lectures, the after show party on Sunday night - the lot!

Nice one! Cant wait now. Missed it last year as my son was due to be born then but was was a week late. No excuses for the misses not to let me go this time

OK. Time booked off work and stock ordered to make up another batch of ILC decks, hopefully sales will fund a possible Blackpool visit!
If I can't make the full weekend I'll try and get over for the Friday or Saturday night at the Ruskin

The website seems to be very much geared to return customers, and not much practical data for newbies. I've emailed asking but also think I should ask here:

What's the format of the days, the nights?
The website says "the Winter Gardens" but I'm picking up that people drink in other places?
What the hell is "Magic Speed Dating"!!?
What are the classic first time attendee mistakes and how can I avoid them?

What's the format of the days, the nights?
Lectures during the day, shows at night, Ruskin afterwards.

The website says "the Winter Gardens" but I'm picking up that people drink in other places?
There are three bars in the Winter Gardens as well as a cafeteria but The Ruskin is the usual place after the shows.

What the hell is "Magic Speed Dating"!!?
No idea!

What are the classic first time attendee mistakes and how can I avoid them?
Spending too much in the Dealer Hall , especially on the first day.
Trying to see every lecture which is nigh on impossible, just pick the ones you want to see most of all
Oversleeping and missing the first lectures of the day - sometimes they clash with hotel breakfast times!

Courtesy of http://www.magicweek.co.uk:

Blackpool Magicians Convention (22nd, 23rd, 24th February, 2013) has an incredible line up of international talent. From Korea: Yu Ho Jin (FISM Grand Prix Winner in Stage Magic), Yuji Yasuda, Zeki Yoo, Haon Gun, Lukas, Ted Kim and Kim Hyun Joon; from the USA: David Williamson, Dirk Losander, Simon Lovell, Joe Monti and Mark Mason; from France: Yann Frisch, Les Chapeaux Blancs; from Finland: Marko Karvo; from Germany: Patrick Lehnen, Mark & Alex, Sonny Hayes & Co. and Jan Logemann; from Australia: Phil Cass, Jay Scott Berry, Tony Frebourg; from Sweden: Johan Stahl; from Canada: David Merry; from Switzerland: Natalie & Eli; from Italy Vittorio Marino; from Holland: Prince of Illusions; and from the UK: Wayne Dobson, Anthony Owen, Colin McLeod, Mel Mellers, Matthew Wright, Nicholas Einhorn, Michael J. Fitch, Andrew Birtwell, Magic Sam and Ken Dodd.


There are 3 Gala Shows. Friday 22nd, the Korean Magic Show with Yu Ho Jin topping the bill compered by Vittorio Marino. Saturday's Gala has Prince of Illusions topping the bill compered by Jay Scott Berry. Sunday's Gala Show is compered by David Merry and features Tony Frebourg, Les Chapeaux Blancs, David Williamson, Yann Frisch, Ken Dodd, Marc & Alex, Sonny Hayes & Co., and Marko Karvo. The Registration Desk opens at 8.30am on the Friday and the Dealers' Fair opens at 11am. A Dealer Demonstration also opens at 11am, with the first Lecture starting at 1pm.