Organised by Derek Lever on behalf of BLACKPOOL MAGICIANS CLUB this is the 57th year of the WORLD'S LARGEST MAGIC CONVENTION which takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 20th, 21st, 22nd February, 2009 at the Opera House and Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool Lancashire, England.
The 2009 Convention has more innovations and is bigger than ever!
The full Dealers Super Showcase of 110 Magic Dealers will open on FRIDAY 20th FEBRUARY AT 1.00 p.m. UNTIL 9.00 p.m. in the Empress Ballroom, Empress Ballroom Balcony and The Arena thus providing registrants and Dealers with 9 hours extra trading time.

(Please note that Friday day/evening tickets are only available with a Gold Card or VIP Gold Card Registration).

The price of a GOLD CARD REGISTRATION is £70.00. The price of a VIP GOLD CARD REGISTRATION is £90.00. You can pay by Credit Card without any surcharge being added. If you submit your Registration Form NOW with your Credit Card details on it, we will NOT CHARGE YOUR CREDIT CARD UNTIL THE 1ST JULY, 2008.

PECIAL OFFER - PURCHASE A GOLD CARD REGISTRATION OR VIP GOLD CARD REGISTRATION BY THE 31ST DECEMBER, 2008 AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A SUPERB NEW BOOK CALLED "DOWN A MAGICAL MEMORY LANE VOL 2" BY DEREK LEVER, COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE.

 

PROGRAMME

FRIDAY 20th FEBRUARY, 2009 10.00 am Registration Desk Opens Events to be Announced Later in the Year

SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY, 2009 8.30 am - 5:00 pm Registration Desk Opens Events to be Announced Later in the Year

SUNDAY 22nd FEBRUARY, 2009 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Registration Desk Opens 9.00 am - 5:30 pm Dealers' Super Showcase Opens in the Empress Ballroom, Empress Ballroom Balcony and The Arena Events to be Announced Later in the Year 5.00 pm Registration Desk Closes 5.30 pm Dealers' Super Showcase Closes 7.00 pm International Gala Show In The Opera House, admission by reserved ticket only. 10.45 pm After Gala Show In The Spanish Hall and The Theatre Bar. Admittance by ticket only purchased in advance. Cabaret in The Spanish Hall Bar Magic will be presented in The Theatre Bar

 

WHAT DO I DO NEXT? Click on "CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM" and you will be able to download a normal registration form or a VIP registration form for the 2008 Blackpool Magicians' Convention.  Complete the form including your credit card details and send it to Arthur Casson, Registration Officer, 44, Bryan Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, England.  FY3 9BE. Phone/Fax: 01253 393688 (International 44 1253 393688 E.mail: arthurcasson@aol.com Cheques should be made payable to Blackpool Magicians' Club.

REGISTRATION FEES

 

FRIDAY EVENING: European Magical Close-Up/Lectures/Antiques Roadshow	Only available with a Gold Card or VIP Registration
SATURDAY REGISTRATION: All events including Childrens Entertainers World Championships/Eight Close-Up Performers/ Kidz R Us/UK v Rest of the World Competition/Lectures	Adult: £35.00 Junior: £20.00
SUNDAY REGISTRATION: All events including Gala show (but no After Gala show Party tickets)	Adult: £50.00 Junior: £20.00
SATURDAY EVENING: United Kingdom v Rest of the World Competition ONLY	Adult: £17.00 Junior: £17.00
SUNDAY EVENING GALA SHOW - SEAT ONLY	Adult: £25.00 Junior: £25.00
AFTER GALA SHOW PARTY - either Spanish Hall for supper and show  or Theatre Bar for supper and Close-Up Magic.	Adult: £12.00
GOLD CARD REGISTRATION - admission to EVERY event at the Convention EXCEPT the After Gala Show Party	Adult: £70.00 Junior: £35.00
V.I.P. GOLD CARD REGISTRATION - admission to EVERY event at the Convention EXCEPT the After Gala show Party PLUS preferential Theatre Seating etc., etc. NOW SOLD OUT	Adult: £90.00 Junior: £55.00

ALL REGISTRATIONS PURCHASED ON THE DAY WILL COST £3.00 EXTRA

A GOLD CARD REGISTRATION ACTUALLY SAVES YOU £35.00 ON THE COST OF BOOKING EACH EVENT INDIVIDUALLY.

REGISTRATION DESK OPENING TIMES AT THE CONVENTION: Friday 10.00 a.m. until 10.00 p.m. Saturday 8.30 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. Sunday 8.30 a.m. until 5.00 p.m.

CANCELLATION

Only if tickets are RECEIVED by the REGISTRATION OFFICER BEFORE THE 1ST JANUARY, 2009 can a refund be considered.

ADMITTANCE TO DEALERS FAIR

GOLD CARD: Admittance at ALL TIMES

SATURDAY REGISTRATION: Admittance on Saturday only.

SUNDAY REGISTRATION: Admittance on Sunday only.

TICKETS FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS DO NOT ADMIT TO DEALERS FAIR.

GALA SHOW ONLY TICKETS DO NOT ADMIT TO DEALERS FAIR

BLACKPOOL MAGICIANS CLUB DO NOT SUPPLY LISTS OF MAGIC DEALERS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE 2009 CONVENTION. THE LIST OF DEALERS IS PUBLISHED BOTH THE CONVENTION PROGRAMME.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BLACKPOOL MAGICIANS CLUB DO NOT ALLOW THE UNAUTHORISED DISTRIBUTION OF LEAFLETS OR ADVERTISING MATERIAL AT THE CONVENTION. THEY DO NOT ALLOW FLY PITCHING (THE SELLING OF GOODS BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS) ANYWHERE IN THE WINTER GARDENS COMPLEX.

BLACKPOOL MAGICIANS CLUB DO NOT ALLOW VIDEOING ANYWHERE IN THE WINTER GARDENS COMPLEX (INCLUDING THE DEALERS FAIR).

ALL ENQUIRIES IN RESPECT OF REGISTRATIONS, TICKETS, PAYMENTS ETC., SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRATION OFFICER:
Arthur Casson, 44, Bryan Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, England Phone/Fax: 01253 393688 (International dialing 44 1253 393688) E.mail: arthurcasson@aol.com
ALL ENQUIRIES IN RESPECT OF ARTISTE BOOKINGS AND DEALER BOOTHS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CONVENTION ORGANISER:
Derek Lever, 32, Pilling Lane, Preesall, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, England, FY6 OEU E.mail: d.lever1@sky.com
 website: www.taurusmagic.net

BLACKPOOL HOTELS

The Convention Headquarters is the Ruskin Hotel, Albert Road, Blackpool, Lancs., FY1 4PN but this is already FULLY BOOKED.
The following hotels have passed their details on to Blackpool Magicians Club. Their listing here is NOT and endorsement or recommendation, it is up to each individual to check out if the facilities will be suitable for their particular requirements.
Chequers Plaza Hotel, Queens Promenade, Blackpool.  Phone free: 0800 027 3107 website: www.chequersplaza.com
Savoy Hotel, Queens Promenade, Blackpool, FY2 9SJ.  Phone: 01253 352561
Visitors Centre, 1, Clifton Street, Blackpool, FYI1 1LY Phone: 01253 478222 Fax: 01253 478210 website: www.blackpooltourism.com

PLEASE NOTE:  BLACKPOOL MAGICIANS CLUB DO NOT ALLOW THE UNAUTHORISED DISTRIBUTION OF LEAFLETS OR ADVERTISING MATERIAL AT THE CONVENTION.  THEY DO NOT ALLOW FLY PITCHING (THE SELLING OF GOODS BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS) ANYWHERE IN THE WINTER GARDENS COMPLEX

All enquiries in respect of registrations, tickets, payments etc. should be directed to the REGISTRATION OFFICER:

Arthur Casson, 44, Bryan Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9BE

Phone/Fax: 01253 393688(international dialing 44 1253 393688)

e-mail: arthurcasson@aol.com