Surprise, Surprise!
Hi folks This time, instead of me typing the words, here’s a wee message from the MacMillan Family themselves about this year’s International Magic Convention. “For the last few years the ultimate event of the Sunday daytime of The International Magic Convention (18th to 20th November) has been the presentation of the David Berglas International […]
A scoop at the International Magic Convention
Hi folks International Magic are proud to announce that Harry Anderson will be making his first ever European Magic Convention appearance at this year’s International Magic Convention. With multiple appearances on USA’s Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, as well as being a regular guest artist in Cheers, a star of […]
Williamson Alert!
Hi folks Well, more information has been handed to me from the gang at International Magic about this year’s convention. They are very happy to announce that David Williamson, magic’s greatest comedic force of nature, will be one of the many artists appearing at their 40th Anniversary Convention, taking place in London from November 18th […]
“Max Maven Thinking In Person” in London
Hi folks First of all, my apologies for not posting over the weekend. Family stuff and whatnot. Also, the gang at International Magic have asked me to hold off on mentioning the name that I hinted at in my last blog post. I am respecting that request and hope that you do too. Thanks. Max […]
2011 International Magic Convention
Hi folks Five months from now sees one of my favourite times of the year – the International Magic Convention in London (aka Ron’s Day or, simply, Ron’s). It was established by Ron MacMillan, who started the International Magic shop in London (hence the convention nicknames). Not only is 2011 the 50th anniversary of the […]
2010 International Magic Convention
As ever at the end of November, International Magic held their annual convention in central London. As ever at the end of November, I was there to enjoy what was, in my opinion, one of the best conventions it has been my pleasure to attend in quite some time. It was a great chance to […]
2009 International Magic Convention
Hi folks I know that it was a few weeks ago, but I have not had a lot of time to be able to post this up. So, now that I’ve got a few minutes, let’s get typing. Now, what was I going to type about? Oh yes… London, London, London. I enjoy my now […]
2008 International Magic Convention, London
Well, another convention has come and gone. The International Magic Convention – otherwise lovingly known as “Ron’s Day” (even though it is now held over a weekend) after the late, great Ron MacMillan who started it back in the 1970s - is held in London at the end of November each year and has become […]
2007 International Magic Convention, London
Last weekend, I was in London for this year’s International Magic Convention run by the MacMillan Family. As ever, on paper, it looked like a cracking weekend and, as ever, it lived up to the hope and hype. My weekend started when I arrived in London on the Friday lunchtime and after leaving (aka dumping) […]
2006 International Magic Convention, London
Last weekend saw the 2006 edition of the International Magic Convention – aka “Ron’s”. The Convention, started by Ron MacMillan some 30-odd years ago (hence the nickname) and continued now by his son Martin and daughter Georgina, brings some of the best magicians from around the world to perform and lecture for us, with a […]