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The South Tyneside International Magic Festival has officially begun. Just days to go until the Convention aspect gets underway and there’s school shows and a Family Magic Extravaganza with Magicbox to enjoy before that – it’s going to be a great week!

Hope it all goes well for you and look forward to hearing news of what's been happening each day!

Alas, my annual daily blog won't be around this year as due to personal problems, I am having to give the convention a miss this year for the first time ever.

Sorry to hear that Dale.

Before the convention we have shows running in schools across South Tyneside this week. BBC Newcastle - Radio for the North East attended one in Jarrow yesterday and ran two lovely pieces. If you missed them listen again at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02kq022#auto (51 mins and 48 seconds in) and http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02kq02h (25 mins and 44 secs in). It's great to see young people getting interested in magic!

It's here!!!! The 12th annual South Tyneside International Magic Festival Convention has officially begun. There's a whole host of lectures, workshops and performances for you to enjoy over the next three days and we hope a fun and (dare we say) informative time will be had by all. Please keep sharing your stories and pictures throughout the event - and try to keep it clean!

Did you hear Graeme Shaw​ from Magicbox​ saw Alfie Joey​ in half for the South Tyneside International Magic Festival this morning on BBC Newcastle - Radio for the North East​? Listen again at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02kq06v - the sawing starts at 2 hours, 54 minutes and 13 seconds in to the show!

The South Tyneside International Magic Festival Convention is over for another year. Thanks to everyone who supported the 12th annual event, including our loyal sponsors Magicbox, media partner BBC Newcastle and all of the other performers, delegates, dealers and staff who helped make the event such an enjoyable success. A special shout out must also go to John Archer, who worked hard on stage and behind the scenes alongside the ever-energetic events team at South Tyneside Council. Please continue to share all of your stories and pictures from the STIMF Convention 2015 and I hope to see you all again next year!

Andt please let us have full details us have details of STC 2016 asap!

Dates for the STIMF Convention 2016 have been confirmed as March 11 - 13. Please register as soon as you can and feel free to suggest names you'd like to see at the convention (bearing in mind that our aim is to keep standards high and the budget balanced). You can direct any further queries to Karri at South Tyneside Council on (0191) 4247986 (or +44 (191) 424 7986 if you're calling international) or events@southtyneside.gov.uk. And don't forget to fill in the feedback forms if you came this year!