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Sunday October 26th
2008
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| Where |
The
Corn Exchange, Ipswich, see
map
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| How Much |
£25 Adults, £15 for under 14's
(Includes free ticket to the Gala
Show).
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| Gala Show |
Additional Gala Show tickets are
£12.50 Adults, £7.50 Children
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| Special Offers |
Click
here for special offers
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Details |
During the day the doors will
be open to magicians only who will be able
to browse the many dealer tables, see the
arranged lectures and watched the close up
sessions.
The evening show is open to the general
public, and looking at the line up it
promises to be as successful as last years
sell out show.
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Where to Eat |
Sandwiches will be available
at the Corn Exchange, but there will also be
numerous restaurants, fast food havens and
sandwich bars open on the day in the
immediate vicinity of the convention centre.
To name a few there is the
Mizu noodle bar (highly recommended),
Burger king and MacDonalds, plus Marks and
Spencers and Subway for Sandwiches.
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Where to Park |
Like any big town nowadays
parking in the town centre can be a real
headache.
Which is why we have made a deal with
the local authorities, and have a number of
cheap (£2 all day) parking vouchers
available.
All you need to do when you book, is to
specify you want a voucher, and let me know
if your vehicle is over 2m high.
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| Contact |
Registration Officer.
Simon Shaw
3 Kingshall Street,
Rougham, Bury St Edmunds,
IP30 9LH
Phone: 01359 270876
Mobile: 0794 9907 426
email: imsconvention @
bananafish.org.uk
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Poster |
Click
Here to see the Advertising
Poster for the day |
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Doors Open |
09:45 |
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Official Opening |
10:00-10:15 |
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Lecture: John van der Put |
10.30-11:30 |
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Lecture: James Biss |
12:00-13:00 |
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Lunch |
13.00-14:15 |
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Close up Sessions |
14.15-15:15 |
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Lecture: Max Somerset |
16.00-17:15 |
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Last Chance with the Dealers |
17:15-17:30 |
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Evening Show. Curtain Up |
19:15 |
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John B. Born |
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Will Houstoun |
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John Van der Put |
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Richard Whymark, Compere |
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Piff the Magic Dragon |
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Ashley and Wilma |
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Scott Penrose |
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Michael J. Fitch |
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Interval |
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James Biss (Messing with Minds) |
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Michael Pearse |
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Max Somerset |
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Burning Card Magic |
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Atlantis |
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The Card Collection |
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Magic Books By Post |
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The Magicians Cave |
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The Magic Attic |
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Barrie's Magic |
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Zane |
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Magic Mart |
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World Magic Shop |
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More dealers to be confirmed |
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 Amongst
other things Max Somerset is the star of BBC's popular The
Sorcerer's Apprentice. In fact he IS the Sorcerer himself,
but this is just one of the strings to his bow.
He also stars in his own hit Sky One Prime time series and
other t.v. Magic shows such as UnderCover Magic from the
makers of Derren Brown.
Max can be a force of charm
and sophistication to add a touch of class and head
scratching mystery to any show
He is best known
though as the traditional Mad Cap top hatted and frock
coated eccentric whose magic and mentalism border on the
fine line of genius and madness.
His career began at
a tender age when he saw Paul Daniels push four coins
through a table and realised that magic was a career that
he was destined to follow.
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His uncle bought him a Hammond organ at the age of 11 thus
igniting a passion for Jazz and bebop ( in particular Jimmy
Smiths 'smokin' Hammond B3) until eventually he studied
music at Trinity College London and the magic took a back
seat for a while until he graduated.
Leaving TCM he
embarked on a career teaching music while performing Magic
in clubs in and around london. Max has since been catapulted
into national and international performance status,
presti-digitating under the noses of countless celebrities
(aren't they the lucky ones) at weddings, after show parties
and even Barmitzvahs, as well as performing in front of
crowds of 3000 people at Wembley Conference Centre or in
Stockholm Sweden.
He also performs annually at the Abracadabra
Anniversary in Antigua.
His inimitable style is
always guaranteed to twist your brain into knots and bring a
cheeky smile to your face.
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www.maxsomerset.com
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 James
Biss is one of Canada's top entertainers and he performs a
very unique style of Mental Magic.
He strives to
make performances very interactive so that the largest
number of people become involved and enjoy themselves.
It's a lot of fun and kind of mind-blowing at the same
time... The result is that everyone is guaranteed to have a
great time and feel terrific about themselves, each other
and their "Extra-Sensory Possibilities". That's what
corporations as diverse as TD Waterhouse, Pfiser, Johnson &
Johnson, Chapters, United Van Lines, Union Gas and the CBC,
as well as associations like the Canadian Jewellers
Association and Canadian Association of Logistics Management
have enthusiastically reported!
www.magical.com/jamesbiss
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John has worked as an award winning contemporary magician for the past ten years, establishing a unique
fusion of stylish magic an artistic performances.
As "Heston Blumethal's Magician" (METRO) he has created
the magic for and performed exclusively at "The Fat Duck", the
three Michelin-starred restaurant, He also supplied effects
for David Blaine and the National Theatre.
One of the youngest magicians ever to lecture at the magic circle, he is now
regularly emplyed by FTSE100 companies, such as Pepsi and LG, for high-profile product launches
and exlusive corporate hospitality.
Reknowned internationally for his solo performances, John has gained much acclaim for his
groundbreaking work as artistic director of standnotamazed, a
theatre company that puts the art back into the artiface.
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www.vanderput.com
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Michael Pearse has one of the greatest Comedy Juggling acts
you are ever like to see.
Michael doesn't limit himself to juggling with balls and
clubs. Oh no. Michael will juggle with almost anything at
hand, and throughout the whole process you won't just be
dazzled with his juggling skills you will also be trying to
stop your sides from splitting due to his equally dazzling
wit.
The jokes are non stop, so you will find you miss two or
three jokes just because you are laughing so much.
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Michael is an award winning Magician and Entertainer, who
began performing magic at the age of four and has dedicated
his life to perfecting the art of illusion. He has performed
professionally since his secondary school days and has held
audiences spell bound for many years.
His close-up and stage magic has led him to some high
profile corporate engagements all over the country as well
as abroad. Most recently he is the current holder of the UK
Children's Entertainer of the Year, and the winnre of the
Ipswich Magical Society Close up Competition (The Magini
Shield).
Michael is also one of the stars in Channel 4’s Brilliant
and innovative “Freaky Magic”.
In short Michael J. Fitch is one of Britain’s most exciting
magicians.
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www.michaeljfitch.co.uk
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Scott is a young, versatile, and sophisticated Magician with
a modern Professional approach to his art. Whilst working at
high speed in cabaret, doves appear from thin air as he
performs magic with fire, and smoke, in a spectacular
fashion.
He can perform large illusions which are rarely seen other
than in Las Vegas shows. Scott is a master of sleight of
hand and performs incredible close up magic right under your
nose!
Scott was voted Young Magician of the Year, and was quickly
promoted to a member of the Inner Magic Circle (with a Gold
Star). He was also awarded British Magical Champion of
General Magic. Plus, the coveted Ditta Challenge Shield at
The International Brotherhood of Magicians convention. He
has also been a consultant on many films.
Prepare to be amazed.
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Ashley and Wilma will be performing some real off the wall
comedy magic.
There's not much more I can say really
except there will be some serious comedy.
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Richard Whymark will be compering the Evening Show. Richard
is one of East Anglia's funniest comedians who has performed his
zany act at venues all over the U.K.
He is a skilled performer with visual, vocal and comedy
impressions that are blended with his own stand-up style that
has endeared him to all types of audience.
Add to this his comedy magic and you have a performer who
can adapt his act to suit any occasion for any audience from
family to adult.
Richard has worked various venues ranging from theatres,
holiday parks, social clubs, cabaret clubs, restaurants and
private functions.
2002 saw Richard appear on ITV's "Stand Up Britain", which
featured some of the countries new comedy talent which he was
voted one of the regional winners.
Richard has also featured in a programme for SKY TV, and has
also appeared on BBC Radio and other local radio stations many
times.
In 2002, 2003 and 2004 Richard was winner of the much
acclaimed Ipswich Magical Society Vera Smith Cup.
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www.richardwhymark.com
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