Close up magic Convention In Sussex 14th May 2005

20 June 2005

This was Paul Gordon and myself's first time at organising a convention. It took a lot of planning but proved to be a remarkable day from our point of view.

It took place at the Clare Hall, in Haywards Heath and was sold out. Around 200 people turned up pre-booked and saw, Mark Mason and Stephen Tucker Lecture, a full professional Close Up show featuring the above, Mark Shortland, Andrew Murray the Magic Circle Close Up magician Of the Year, Paul and myself. They also got 4 hours to mix in the dealers hall among some well known magic dealers such as Card Collection, Alakazam, Merchant of Magic, Magic Mart, Brighton Online Magic Store and even Trevor Duffy from South Africa to name but a few. The whole day was filmed by MVC, Bob Hamilton, including the lectures and the show projected onto the big screens. We are compiling a DVD of the day, which will go on sale shortly.

Sadly only a few members of the club attended but I am sure those that went will tell you themselves what you missed. We have already booked the venue for next year, 13th May 2006 and have started to take pre bookings straight away. If you visit www.cumcis.co.uk you can read the reviews and see some photos together registering details for next year so you do not miss out. My daughter Claire placed a notice on my stand and attracted three new potential members to the SMC from the convention as well.

Mark

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