I've also posted this in the convention section.. Some of the Line up for this years IBM convention in South Port is announced:

http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......rum=31&0

We've started talking with some of the artists that are appearing at this years IBM british ring convention in southport, first up is David Mass of David and Dania.

http://www.magicconventionguide.com/2009......d-dania/

again if you look on the convention forum here for more info and links:

http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......rum=31&0

We also have a few more podcasts up now for Southport 2009, with kind permission from http://www.irishmagicnews.com, a 45 minute chat with Pat Fallon on his magic career, AND the Merlin ward that he received today:

http://www.magicconventionguide.com/2009......-fringe/

and also our own conversation with 'The Amazing Guy' Thom Peterson -

http://www.magicconventionguide.com/2009......eterson/

and a chat with John Lenahan coming tomorrow...

Our Interactive Map and Guide for the IBM British Ring Convention Southport is now up. It includes an interactive map of the convention area, showing food, drink, the convention center and local shopping, banks and other things you may need during the convention.

It also includes the popular voucher section that we have run previously, this lists any deals at local bars or restaurants for cheaper ways to eat. click print and take them with you. We’ll add more as and when we find them.

we hope you find it useful. Keep checking it as we’ll be updating it most of this week as we get more info in.

http://www.magicconventionguide.com/guid......uthport/

Your doing a great job keeping us well informed. Ta

2 days to go.

The fringe event's going to be great this year aswell. It's been sponsored by The Academy of Magic and The Magic cave and organised by Fay Presto. There are some great performers lined up and it'll be streamed live free for members of The Academy.
If you're going to be at the convention come check it out!

The Fringe is always a high lite of the convention for me.

So far there has been nothing spectacular about this years convention. The dealers hall is tiny, very few dealers in attendance. The shows have been atrocious and the stage competition was abysmal. not a good convention at all so far.

How about some more reviews guys?

The fringe was great as always.

Fay Presto is arranging for a website and forum for the Magic Fringe but while that’s being built has set up an email group to comment, discuss and make suggestions for both past and future Fringe events and happenings.

To join and be part of the fun just send an email to:
magicfringe-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Fay has asked that you spread the word and pass this info on to anyone else who might be interested.