Blackpool Convention 2015
Programme from the Blackpool Magicians' Club


 

FRIDAY 20th FEBRUARY


8.30 am Registration desk opens in the Rotunda.

11.00 am Dealers’ Super Showcase opens in the Empress Ballroom, Empress Ballroom balcony and the Arena.

11.00 am Dealer Demonstration in the Pavilion Theatre.

1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Mike Chao.

1.30 pm to 2.30 pm Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Vittorio Belloni.

2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Charlie Frye.

3.00 pm to 4.00 pm Star Lecture in the Spanish hall by Mel Mellers.

4.00 pm to 5.30 pm  International Close Up Magic in the Pavilion Theatre: compère: David Plant. Starring: Christian Schenk, Mike Chao, Vittorio Belloni, Diamond Jim Tyler, Matthew McGurk, Andy Gladwin, Joseph Barry, Chris Hannibal.

4.30 pm to 5.30 pm Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Mario Morris.

8.00 pm to 10.00 pm  International Gala Show in the Opera House. Compère: Jimmy Tamley. Starring: Alpha, 2 Minds Combined, Bertox, Optical Circles, Kenris Murat (Latin), Danny Hunt's Amethyst, Charlie Frye & Sherry, Marco Zoppi, Jimmy Tamley, Matthew McGurk’s Illusion Show.

7.00 pm Dealers’ Super Showcase closes.

10.00 pm Registration desk closes.

10.00 pm to 11.00 pm Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Andy Gladwin.


SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY

8.30 am to 5.00 pm Registration desk opens in the Rotunda.

9.00 am to 5.30 pm Dealers’ Super Showcase opens in the Empress Ballroom,  Empress Ballroom balcony and the Arena.

9.00 am to 10.00 am Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Natalie & Ellie.

10.00 am to 11.00 am Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Diamond Jim Tyler.

10.15am to 11.45am The British Childrens’ Entertainers National Championships in the Opera House. Compère: Terry Herbert. Featuring: Colin Dymond, Gemma Raymond, Mr Styx, Hannah (Japan), Frank Kearns, Simon Sparkles.

10.15 am to 12.15pm British Magical Close-Up Championships In The Pavilion Theatre. Compère: Harry Robson. Featuring: Douglas Tilston, Matthew Wright, Carlos Vinuesa (Spain), Phil Tilston, Chris Stickland, Wayne Goodman. Jury: Domenico Dante, Obie O'Brien, Joan Caesar, Gerritt Brengman, Peter Din, Andrea Baioni.

11.30 am to 12.30 pm Star Lecture in the Spanish hall by Kenris Murat.

12.30 pm to 1.30 pm The Wayne Dobson and Friends Show in the Pavilion Theatre.  Compères: Wayne Dobson and Michael J. Fitch. Featuring: Mel Mellers, Danny Hunt.

1.30 pm 2.30 pm to Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Luke Jermay.

2.00 pm to 3.00 pm Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Martin Braessas.

4.00 pm to 5.30 pm Magic Speed Dating in the Spanish Hall. Compère: Harry Robson. Featuring: Christian Schenk, Joseph Barry, Chris Hannibal, Mario Morris, Alex Pandrea, Vittorio Belloni, Diamond Jim Tyler.

4.00 pm to 5.00 pm Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Alpha.

5.30 pm Dealers Super Showcase & registration desk close.

7.00 pm to 10.00 pm International Gala Show in The Opera House. Compère: Mel Mellers. Featuring: Natalie & Ellie, Kenris Murat, Katrin Weissensee, Rob Zabrecky, Cubic, Mike Chao, Mel Mellers, Rigolo Swiss Nouveau Cirque presents Sandorn Balance by Lara Jacobs Rigolo, Sean Alexander's Illusion Spectacular.

11.00 pm to 12.30 am Andrew James and Magic Sam present "Beat the Wand" competition in the Theatre Bar. The competition is open to approved registrants.



SUNDAY 22nd FEBRUARY

8.30 am to 5.00 pm Registration desk opens in the Rotunda.

9.00 am to 5.30 pm Dealers Super Showcase opens in the Empress Ballroom, Empress Ballroom balcony and the Arena.

10.00 am to 12.00 Noon Master Class in the Pavilion Theatre. Featuring: Vittorio Belloni, Christian Schenk, Mario Morris, Diamond Jim Tyler, Joseph Barry, Chris Hannibal, Alex Pandrea.

10.45am to 12.45pm Two Kidz 'R UZ Lectures in The Ice Room. Featuring: Terry Herbert, followed by Shane West AKA Zoobee, presenting Behind The Themes.

11.00 am to 12.00 noon Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Michael Weber.

1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Christian Schenk.

1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Star Lecture in The Spanish Hall by Joseph Barry.

2.00 pm to 4.00 pm International Stars of Close Up Magic in the Pavilion Theatre. Compère: Harry Robson. Featuring: Victor Renner, Michael Weber, Martin Braessas, Charlie Fry, Luke Jermay, Mario Morris, Alex Pandrea.

3.00 pm to 4.00 pm Star Lecture in The Spanish Hall by Chris Hannibal.

4.30 pm to 5.30 pm Star Lecture in The Spanish Hall By Alex Pandrea.

4.30 pm to 5.30 pm Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Rob Zabrecky.

5.00 pm Registration desk closes.


5.30 pm Dealers Super Showcase closes.

7.00 pm to 10.30 pm International Gala Show In The Opera House. Compère: Mick Miller. Featuring: Do Ki Moon, E.K. Diamonds, Zhao Jun, Hyun Cheol Yong, Gong-In-Seon, Nicky Yang, Liao Xiao Run, Hyun Joon Kim, Duo Magic, Prince of Illusions in "Nightmare", Ken Dodd.

10.45pm After Gala Show Party in the Theatre Bar & Spanish Hall. Compère: Karl K. No food is included in the registration fee. No ticket required. Six close-up magicians will entertain you in the Theatre Bar whilst cabaret is performed in The Spanish Hall. Cabaret performers: Alpha, Chris North The Victorian Conjuror, Matthew Wright's Gameshow.


Programme subject to alteration

 

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