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IBM Convention 2008

I recently return from the International Brotherhood of Magicians 72nd Annual convention in Eastbourne.  It was probably one of the best magic conventions I have ever attended, with many of the world’s top magicians performing and lecturing.  It is also a chance to meet up with old friends and make a few new ones.

Highlights for me included seeing Juan Tamariz, Levent, Raymond Crowe, Jeff Hobson and Michael Finney performing.  The final Saturday evening gala show was just brilliant.

Congratulations to Jonathan Shotton on winning both the originality and overall 1st place prizes in the Stage competition.  A lot of hard work had gone into this act and it showed in his performance.

September 29, 2008

IBM Convention 2008 about to begin

Just arrived in Eastbourne for the International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention.  While my wife kindly looks after the children at home I will be enjoying 4 days of non-stop magic from some of the best magicians in the world (thanks Jen).

September 23, 2008

Facebook

I have finally worked out how to use Facebook.  I set up my profile a few weeks ago but have recently also added a new Facebook page specifically for my magic.  Click here to view my new Facebook page.

There is a group for my other web site MasterWord (an online interactive worg game).

September 3, 2008

Moscow State Circus

On Sunday 3rd August I took my family to see the Moscow State Circus which was visiting Ramsgate. As well as many of the usual circus acts, the show included an illusion act by the name of Khil & Spira and some excellent clowns, Valik & Valerik, who also featured a couple of magic tricks.

It was a very good show which, you should try to see if it comes to a town near you.

August 7, 2008

Mel Mellors Lecture

On Monday myself and a couple of freinds from the Southern Sorcerers visited The Down Town Magic Club in Ashford to see a magic lecture by Mel Mellers.  Mel works all over the world and you can see why when you watch him perform – he is a very funny magician. Most of his magic consists of well known effects, but they are presented in his own unique style.  It was a really enjoyable evening.

July 23, 2008

Busy Day at School Fair

I had a really good day at Ellington Infants School in Ramsgate helping with their Summer Fair on Saturday (12th July).  I was making balloon animals to help raise some school funds and during the 3 hour event I think I made over 100 balloon models.  The sun shone and it looked like all the stalls did really well.

July 15, 2008

Time for a Blog

I have decided it’s about time I gave this blogging thing a try.  I plan to use this section of the site as a place to share magic related news, ideas and web sites with anyone who may be interested.  I hope you find it interesting. 

To start with here is a site I really like.  Mighty Optical Illusions is a website dedicated to optical illusions, magic tricks and puzzles.  The site is updated regularly and some great illusions on it.

July 6, 2008