But there will a few wearing their, "Look at me, I'm a magician!" outfits!

Leslie

SO bummed I can't make it...and the one year I'm actually in the country. Just can't afford it Sounds like it'll be an amazing time as always!

Leslie

You mean I cannot wear mine? How will they know who I am :-(

Craig,

I think you and Joanne should each wear one of those 'His' & 'Hers' hand-knitted cardigans that have a Rabbit it the Hat motif and "I Love Magic" written on the back!:-)

As we call it, that was one of those "Mommy Gifts". His and Hers, OK a good idea. But we have to add "Master Magician" underneath our names.

I am a possible new blackpooler and am wondering if any one from the U.S.(possibly New York) can p.m. me and give me the best travel and accomedation package that they know of, like what airline they use and where the plane lands into and what hotets there are to stay at.

Larry

Sent you some details I found helpful, to your email address.

Thank you very very very much.

PROGRAMME FOR BLACKPOOL CONVENTION 2011

Thursday 17th February
9.00 am Registration Desk Opens
9.00 am Dealer Get In for Empress Ballroom, Empress Balcony and Arena
9.00 am Band Call (Rehearsal) for Stage Competitors in the Opera House
9.00 am Band Call (Rehearsal) for Close-Up Competition in the Pavilion Theatre
1.00 pm Mammoth Auction opens for viewing of goods in Spanish Hall
2.00 pm Mammoth Auction commences with Derek Lever and Mike Shepherd
6.00 pm Registration Desk closes
6.00 pm Band Call for Stage Competitors closes

Friday 18th February
8.30 am Registration Desk opens
9.00 am to 12.00 pm Band Call (Rehearsal) for Stage Competitors in the Opera House continues
9.00 am to 9.30 am Close-Up and Stage Jury Meeting with Cornelis Ros in the Princess Diana
Suite which is located next to the Empress Ballroom/Ice Room
10.00 am to 8.00 pm Dealers Super Showcase opens
10.00 am to 12.30 pm FISM European Close-Up Magical Championships in the Pavilion Theatre
1.00 pm to 6.00 pm Band Call (Rehearsal) for Saturday night and Sunday night Gala Show acts
2.00 pm to 5.30 pm FISM European Close-Up Magical Championships in the Pavilion Theatre
7.00 pm to 10.30 pm FISM European Stage Magical Championships in the Opera House
8.00 pm to 9.15 pm Wayne Dobson Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre
10.00 pm Registration Desk closes
10.15 pm to 11.15 pm Joe Mogar Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre

Saturday 19th February
8.30 am Registration Desk opens
9.00 am Dealers Super showcase opens
9.00 am to 1.00 pm FISM European Stage Magical Championships in the Opera House
9.30 am to 10.30 am Salvano Jnr. Lecture in the Spanish Hall
10.00 am to 11.00 am Jimmy Tamley as Jungle Jim in the Pavilion Theatre
11.00 am to 12.00 pm James Dimmare Lecture in the Spanish Hall
1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Jay Sankey Lecture in the Spanish Hall
2.00 pm to 5.30 pm FISM European Stage Magical Championships in the Opera House
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm David Ginn Lecture in the Ice Room
2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Richard Sanders Lecture in the Spanish hall
4.00 pm to 5.00 pm Craig Dickson Lecture in the Spanish Hall
5.30 pm Registration Desk closes
7.30 pm FISM European Magical Championships - Award Ceremony
plus Prize Winners Performances in the following categories: CARD MAGIC, MICRO MAGIC, PARLOUR MAGIC, MANIPULATION, GENERAL MAGIC, STAGE ILLUSIONS, MENTAL MAGIC AND COMEDY MAGIC plus Guest Artistes including Richard Osterlind & Tom Anders. Compere: George King
11.00 pm Andrew James and Magic Sam present the "Beat The Wand" Competition in the Theatre Bar of the Winter Gardens

Sunday 20th February
8.30 am Registration Desk opens
9.00 am to 5.30 pm Dealers Super Showcase opens
9.00 am to 5.00 pm Band Call (Rehearsal) for Sunday Gala Show acts in the Opera House
10.00 am Richard Osterlind Lecture in the Spanish Hall
10.30 am E.G.M. of FISM Europe in the Renaissance Room which is located upstairs. Take the left hand stairway at the Bar entrance of the Foyer.
10.45 am to 12.45 pm Two "Kidz R Uz" Lectures in the Ice Room, 1. Hank Moorehouse 2. David Tomkins
11.00 am International Close Up Show - in the Pavilion Theatre - First Session starring: -
1. Michel - Argentina
2. Jay Sankey - Canada
3. Michael Rubinstein - USA
4. Bernard Bilis - France

12.30 pm Michel Lecture in the Spanish Hall
2.00 pm Bernard Bilis Lecture in the Spanish Hall
3.00 pm International Close-Up Show - Pavilion Theatre - Second Session - starring:-
1. Craig Dickson - USA
2. Richard Osterlind - USA
3. Jupiter - Hungary
4. Richard Sanders - Canada

3.30 pm Michael Rubinstein Lecture in the Spanish Hall
5.00 pm Registration Desk closes
5.30 pm Dealers Super Showcase closes
7.00 pm International Gala Show in the Opera House - Comperes: Clive Webb & Danny Adams
10.45 pm After Gala Show Parry in the Spanish Hall with:
1. Jupiter - Hungary
2. Andrei & Ruslan Fomenko - Russia
3. Andy Eastwood - United Kingdom Compere: Karl K

"8.00 pm to 9.15 pm Wayne Dobson Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre "
Is that true...he will be coming again this year?!!
GREAT!

Are kids under the age of 18 allowed to attend?

As long as they are registered, of course they are, always were. And yes Dobson will be there, a friend of mine is helping behind his stand so I know that is all confirmed.

Can anyone clarify where the FISM Close-up Competition will be held.
The programme says:
e.g. Friday 11th 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 'Pavilian Theatre'

Later on it says.
'The Grand Theatre (which is situated 100 yards away from the Winter Gardens complex) will host the Close Up Competitions'

I thaught that the Pavilian Theatre was in the Winter Gardens.

Link:
http://www.blackpoolmagic.com/convention-2011

The Pavilion Theatre IS in the Winter Gardens complex - 'The Horseshoe' (where the close-up sessions usually take place) surrounds it.

Leslie

Yes Melville Having been to the Blackpool Convension for the last 10 years I am aware where the pavilian is.

This does not answer my question with regard to the ambiguity in the programme.

I can't wait to meet you all! I will be performing Sunday morning, and my lecture is on Sunday at 3:30. Hope to see you all there! I will be presenting the NEWEST volumes in the New York Coin Magic Seminar DVD series, volume 14,15, and 16, called Methods, Performances, and Presentations, available for the FIRST time anywhere at Blackpool!!

My apologies MISTER Kelly, I didn't realise that you were such a veteran attendee. I was merely trying to be helpful. Perhaps you will receive more detailed information at the registration desk when you arrive.

I'll go away now and slash my wrists.

Leslie.

Mr Lever just sent all of us the latest Schedule, it lists the FISM Close-Up Championships as being at the Pavillion Theater. I believe they originally tried to get the Grand Theatre, for this event, as they did for FISM 2012, but for Feb 2011 it was un-available.

Does anyone know if there is a list of the dealers?

Just checked their site, nothing yet. Anyone in particular you want to know about, I may be able to answer.