We have lectures to suit every taste, but arranged so you don’t have to miss a single one. Take a look at our Artistes page to see the array of talent we have lined up for you
We have the Annual Stage Competition – for the winner of the British Ring Shield an additional prize is an appearance in the West End of London. On a smaller scale, we have the Close up competition with a cash prize. And we host the annual Ali Bongo Micro Magic Marathon – a close up competition in real world conditions. We’d love to see you – as a competitor or in our audience – join us to be part of the fun!
From the international stars of the magic gala on the Saturday to the stars of international close up and the best of children’s magic, our shows are sure to please. AND a full registration gets you access to nearly all of them (the Childrens show is a small extra charge)
Programme of Events
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Thursday 6th September |
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| 9 am | Dealer access (Dealers open at 12.30 pm ) |
| 9.30 am | Registration opens |
| 10 am | Outside Stunt – Danny Hunt |
| 11 am | Official Opening |
| 11.15 am | Opening Show – Alexander Wells |
| 1.30 – 2.30 pm | Lecture – Darren Mac |
| 1.30 – 2.30 pm | Balloon Workshop with Graham Lee |
| 3 – 4 pm | Lecture – Quentin Reynolds |
| 4.30 – 5.30 pm | Lecture - Jon Marshall |
| 4.30 – 5.30 pm | Workshop - Puppets/Black Light with Stuart & Libby |
| 7.30 pm | Stage Competition in Floral Hall |
| Followed by the Awards | |
| 11 pm | Late night event in Peaky Blinders |
Friday 7th September |
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| 9 am | AGM in Studio |
| 10.15 am | Jeff Atkins Memorial Lecture – Anthony Owen |
| 11.45 am – 12.45 pm | Stars of Close Up |
| 11.45 am – 12.45 pm | Workshop – Juggling with Michael |
| 1.45 – 3.45 pm | History of Mystery |
| 2 – 3 pm | Dealers Showcase |
| 4 – 5 pm | Lecture – Andi Gladwin |
| 4 pm | Flea Circus |
| 4.30 pm | Flea Circus |
| 7 – 8.30 pm | Ali Bongo Micro Marathon in Victoria |
| 9 – 10 pm | Aaron Calvert Show in Floral Hall |
| 10.30 pm | Late night event in Peaky Blinders |
Saturday 8th September |
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| 9.45 – 10.45 am | Lecture – Fifth Dimension |
| 10.30 – 12.15 | Sooty Show in Southport Theatre |
| 11.15– 12.30 | Close-Up Competition and Awards |
| 1.30 – 2.30 pm | Lecture – Wayne Dobson |
| 3 – 4 pm | Lecture – Alexander Wells |
| 3 – 4 pm | Balloon Workshop with Graham Lee |
| 4.30 – 5.30 pm | Nostalgia in Studio |
| 7.30 pm | Gala Show in Southport Theatre |
| 10.30 pm | Late Night event in Peaky Blinders |
Sunday 9th September |
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| 9.30 am | Convention Service in Pod |
| 10.15 – 11.15 am | Lecture – Michael Finney |
| 11.45 – 12.30 | Youth Show |
| 1.30 – 2.30 pm | Lecture – Aaron Calvert & Sam Fitton |
| 2.45 – 3.45 pm | Lecture – Dion |
| 4 pm | Dealers close |
| 4 – 5 pm | Closing Show in Floral Hall – High Jinx |
| 5.15 pm | Installation, with Raffle and draw for free registration and close of convention |
The list of dealers shown may change as we get closer to the convention - it is the confirmed list as it stands at the moment - the dealers hall is open throughout most of the convention.
