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885: Blackpool 2025 - Day Three Report

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00:00:17 – Dom Chambers ran into me in the hallway on his way to rehearsal for his show. But he agreed to chat for a bit and tell us about his experience performing here and a quick recap of what he’s up to lately. Dom was the focus of a chat on The Magic Word Podcast on Episode #664 where you can learn more about him.

00:06:12 : Nigel Quinn just arrived for the final day and gives us his perspective of why he came for the day and what he hopes to see and enjoy.

00:12:02 - Ger Godley, from Ireland, talks about this year’s convention compared with last year. He definitely thinks this year’s event is better organized.

00:21:14 - Jamie Allen, formerly known as the iMagician, has an all new show, one of which was directed by Jonathan Goodwin. Jamie was the focus Episode #584 where you can learn more about him.

00:33:48 - Javid with Pelican Stagewear talks about his efforts to take his wares to the U.S., but time and customs prevents his efforts from being profitable.

00:42:35 - Ron Spangler enjoys coming to Blackpool each year. He was one of the organizers of the Magifest before it was turned over to Vanishing, Inc.

00:48:28 - Eric Leclerq was the emcee (compere) of the Friday night gala. His insult comic type of humor is much like that of Mike Hammer, and that is to say that it wasn’t for everyone. He talks a bit about his choices and how he came about to get this engagement and why he chose to stick with what he does best.

00:57:08 - Ian Kendall is another magician who came in for the day from Scotland and watched a lot of lectures and shows. He was the subject of Episode #796 where you can learn more about him.

01:11:15 - we give a quick wrap-up of the convention as I give a quick review of Rick Thomas’ gala finale show. He was the subject of Episode #632 where you can hear a more personal side of him.

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February 16, 2025 by Scott Wells.
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860: Magic at the Beach - Day Three Report

Saturday, September 14th

10:30 am - 11:30 am Lecture: Greg Gleason - Never before seen Card Magic

11:00 am - 6:00 pm Dealers Room Open

Noon - 1:30 pm - LUNCH BREAK

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Lecture: Dan Sperry - Creative kid show stuff lecture.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Lecture: Losander - Art of Levitation and more.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - LAST CHANCE IN DEALERS ROOM!

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - DINNER BREAK

7:00 pm - Wonders Theatre House Opens

7:30 pm - Champions of Illusion Gala Show at Wonders Theatre - Dan Sperry, Losander, Greg Gleason, Jafo, Charles Bach, Michael Paul (Host)

10:00 pm - Farewell Party at Wonders Theatre

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September 14, 2024 by Scott Wells.
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859: Magic at the Beach - Day Two Report

Friday, September 13th

9:00 am - Registration Opens, Wonders Theatre Box Office

9:00 am - Open Mic Magic Competition - One Trick, Five Minutes

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Dealers Room Open

10:00 am - 11:00 am - Lecture: Paul Stone - The Siegfried & Roy lecture

11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Lecture:  Karl Hein - Original and Entertaining Routines

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - LUNCH BREAK

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Lecture:  Jafo - Transforming Magic into Memorable Experiences

3:00 pm - 4:00pm -  Lecture:  Charles Peachock - Performing Lecture

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Dealers Room Open

6:00 pm - 7:00pm - DINNER BREAK

7:00 pm - Wonders Theatre House Opens

7:30 pm - Comedy Magic Cabaret Show - James Brandon, Charles Peachock, Dave Risley, Chris Blackmore (Host)

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm - “Tales from the Road” with the stars of magic

11:00 pm - 12:30 am - After Hours in Houdini Lounge in balcony

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