A new event is heading to Las Vegas ... 20+ of the world’s greatest performers invade The Orleans Hotel from the 23rd to 25th May 2011 for 3 days of non-stop magic – incredible performances, unrivalled training and mindblowing skill. Welcome to the International Magic Experience 2011!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbzw9vJ6Ya0

An Experience Centered Around You
IMX is different. IMX provides you with an unparalleled amount of choice. You get to choose your own sessions and create your own unique experience. Gone are the days of being forced to sit through a mass lecture that doesn’t interest you in the slightest. Choose your lectures, choose which workshops to attend & choose the things which interest YOU.

The Very Best of Magic - from Across the Globe
We’ve scoured the globe & brought together some of the biggest names in magic – to create a truly International Magic Experience.

With performers coming from across the USA & Canada and as far afield as England, Japan, China, Australia, Germany & South Africa … FISM Champions, Europe’s best, Magic Castle headliners, underground sensations … IMX offers you the world of magic on a platter.

Headliners revealed thus far include:
Wayne Houchin - USA
Ellis & Webster - Australia
Boris Wild - France
Morgan Strebler - USA
Luke Jermay - England
Banachek - USA
Richard Sanders - Canada
Chris Capehart - USA
Pit Hartling - Germany
Oz Pearlman - USA
Shoot Ogawa - Japan
David Acer - Canada
Michael Ammar - USA
Juliana Chen - China
Ponta the Smith - Japan ( making his US debut at IMX 2011 )
plus many more ...

Unbelievably – that's just for starters. We have even more headliner acts still to be announced … with over 20 of the world’s finest performers assembling live for IMX 2011 – this is one event you cannot afford to miss.

Magic for all tastes
Whether your interests run from close-up to stage, mentalism to parlour – IMX 2011 promises some truly incredible performances from magic’s best. And some exclusive never-before-seen material!

IMX is all about the magic – learning, performing, and experiencing … performance highlights include the Close-up Experience, International Stage Gala Shows, unique special events, exclusive one-man shows, surprise guests, late night sessions with the pros and so much more. With 15+ of the world’s best performers … FISM Champions and multiple award winners in nearly every area of magic – IMX promises to be a feast for the senses.

A true teaching environment
IMX 2011 offers you an unparalled opportunity to learn from the most gifted, accomplished, recognized and respected names in the world of magic – LIVE – in a true teaching environment.

Forget about trying to learn magic in a room with a 1000 other people. Our intensive classes are in small groups ensuring you the best possible training experience. See every move, experience every detail and learn first hand from magic’s very best instructors.

Taking place at The Orleans Hotel, IMX has unprecedented facilities - multiple break-out rooms, unparalleled meeting space, ideal venues for close-up and the dealers expo, and one of the very best theaters in Las Vegas for magic - lush tiered seating with the best sightlines imaginable.

A Time to Socialise
IMX offers you incredible access to some of magic's very best minds - it's a time to relax, learn and enjoy the company of those that are shaping our art. When last did you dine with a world champion?

Best value for money. Period
IMX 2011 offers the best value for money. PERIOD. 20+ headliners. The Close-up Encounter. International stage gala shows. Unique special events. Surprise guests. Session with the Pros. Small group training sessions. Individual scheduling. Dealers expo and so much more!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO MAGIC Café READERS WHO GET THE PRO-PASS FOR THE UNBELIEVABLE EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL OF JUST $109 WITH PROMO CODE THEMAGICCAFE

Do the comparison – and you’ll quickly discover that there is nothing else like it.

Not only that, register now and you'll qualify for some exclusive VIP Benefits:

*Guaranteed lowest rate ... registering now allows you to lock in your rate. With only a limited number of Pro-Passes available at the early bird rate - you are saving BIG time! And all registrations are fully refundable up until 31st Dec. 2010.
*VIP Seating ... Pro-Pass delegates get the pick of the theater seating guaranteeing you the best view possible.
*Priority Scheduling ... register now and you'll have priority access when it comes to selecting your training sessions & workshops - ahead of everyone else.

Only a limited number of Pro-Passes are available at this incredible rate … register now at http://www.imx2011.com

And if you're wanting to win your entire trip to Vegas FREE ... free hotel, free registration & free flights - check out the Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/IMXLASVEGAS

See you in Vegas!

Posted: Aug 6, 2010 11:02am
ANOTHER FISM WINNER SET TO DAZZLE AT IMX

Fresh from his win at FISM Beijing, Simon Coronel is set to dazzle at IMX! With the very best performers flying in from across the world - IMX is truly living up to its name as an International Magic Experience ... Canada, Australia, China, Japan, Germany, England, South Africa, USA, France ...

Simon Coronel is an extraordinary performer - one of magic’s most skilled and innovative Sleight Of Hand Artists – and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts in the field.

Having performed across four continents, including at the world famous Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, Simon is a performer who blends classical illusion techniques with a modern and innovative style.

You’ll not only see his incredible FISM award-winning performance LIVE at IMX – but Simon will share some of his most closely guarded secrets in an incredible lecture experience that will change the way you approach your magic … from Making It Pop, The Importance of Context through to The Institute of Layman Studies … it’s not to be missed!

Lots more headliners & surprises still to be revealed - including a special event featuring The Magic Café's own Steve Brooks

Posted: Sep 1, 2010 11:27am
PAUL VIGIL WILL BLOW YOU AWAY

"When Vigil appears, magical things really do begin to happen in his wake. Mysterious things capture the imagination and rupture the skeptical adult heart. The astonishment he creates feels as wordless and giddy and excitingly foreign as a feeling of first love.

This is magic in lavish abundance.

This is the world of Paul Vigil

His magical artistry is raw and potent – elegantly constructed, perfectly scripted and flawlessly executed. You will be fooled, badly, even when you know what’s coming next. More than that, Paul’s magic leaves you open and wounded, but in a good way – like you’re better for having experienced what many swear to be “real magic.”

Vigil is a rare breed of magician. He’s a true believer in magic – as an art form, poetic device and creative living exercise. Magic isn’t just a career or a calling for him. It is nothing less than a way of life whose fruits can be shared and enjoyed with others. In his hands, magic sleights are heavenly meditations. They are joyous ceremonies of creation.

To Paul and those who deeply feel the effects of his work, magic is not a puzzle to solve. It is a state of being to embrace. Vigil adheres to the idea of creating magical moments that last for years or even a lifetime.

The result is something elegant and sophisticated – a script peppered with vicious linguistic ploys, intuitive gambits and invisible knuckle-busting sleights which separate the men from the boys. These seeds of wonder – these beginnings or a miracle – are coddled, cradled and nurtured by a man whom many consider to be magic’s best-kept secret.

By blending past and present, chemistry and psychology, linguistics and sleight of hand, Vigil has assembled a profoundly powerful toolkit for producing magical experiences for others, experiences that wildly transcend simple card and coin tricks. Paul Vigil’s magical art form originates from the soul, and that is where it is felt ..." - jay fenster

Paul Vigil will present his full evening show at IMX in what is guaranteed to be a truly unmissable experience.

And with over 20+ of the finest performers from across the world joining Paul for 3 days of nothing but magic - IMX is going to be a feast for the senses.

An Experience Centered Around You

IMX is different. IMX provides you with an unparalleled amount of choice. You get to choose your own sessions and create your own unique experience. Gone are the days of being forced to sit through a mass lecture that doesn’t interest you in the slightest. Choose your lectures, choose which workshops to attend & choose the things which interest YOU.

The Very Best of Magic - from Across the Globe

We’ve scoured the globe & brought together some of the biggest names in magic – to create a truly International Magic Experience - Wayne Houchin, Banachek, Ellis & Webster, Boris Wild, Morgan Strebler, Luke Jermay, Richard Sanders, Pit Hartling, Oz Pearlman, Shoot Ogawa, Michael Ammar, David Acer, Juliana Chen, Simon Coronel, Chris Capehart, Paul Vigil, Ponta the Smith plus many more still to come !

A true teaching environment

IMX 2011 offers you an unparalled opportunity to learn from the most gifted, accomplished, recognized and respected names in the world of magic – LIVE – in a true teaching environment. Forget about trying to learn magic in a room with a 1000 other people. Our intensive classes are in small groups ensuring you the best possible training experience. See every move, experience every detail and learn first hand from magic’s very best instructors.

A Time to Socialise
IMX offers you incredible access to some of magic's very best minds - it's a time to relax, learn and enjoy the company of those that are shaping our art. When last did you dine with a world champion?

Best value for money. Period
IMX 2011 offers the best value for money. PERIOD. 20+ headliners. The Close-up Encounter. International stage gala shows. Small group training sessions. Unique special events. Surprise guests. Exclusive performances. Session with the Pros. Individual scheduling. Dealers expo and so much more!

Do the comparison – and you’ll quickly discover that nothing else comes close.

THIS IS THE LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR MAGIC Café READERS TO GET THE EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL OF JUST $109 WITH PROMO CODE THEMAGICCAFE

Register now at http://www.imx2011.com and if you're looking for a chance of winning an all-expenses paid trip to Vegas in May 2011 - visit http://www.facebook.com/IMXLASVEGAS

Posted: Sep 2, 2010 5:51am
Thanks to John for sending me the below.

http://www.linkingpage.com/magicnewsfeed......gil.html

A great interview with Paul Vigil by Dodd Vickers. EVERYONE who's had the opportunity of seeing Paul live only but raves. Can't wait ...

"Paul Vigil has often been referred to as "the best close-up magician in Las Vegas". He's a free thinker and an explorer of the mind of both the performer and the spectator. Above all else he's a man who loves the art of magic. With an intensity that engages the most cynical of audiences, Paul has become a "Must see!" in a city known for it's ruthlessness towards performers. "I'm here to be the best--not only at what I do, but at what can be done--period. I want my audience to experience something they've never experienced ever before. I want them to feel something they've never felt before. I want my audiences to believe something they've never believed before; until they walk away from my show." I our interview we explore why magic is so important to him and what secret project he's working on in Las Vegas."

Can't wait for this big event! I've just booked myself in. I must say that this has got to be one of the most biggest and cheapest conventions I've ever seen and can't wait to meet up with other fello magicians!

Is anyone else from the UK going to Vegas in May?

Neil.

Even More World Champion Magic for IMX!

FISM World Champion in Card Magic - Helder Guimarães - is the latest headliner to be joining the IMX team!

His explosive combination of technique & irreverent sense of humour have earned him countless awards across the globe. Helder is considered to be one of the leading experts in sleight of hand and delivers a performance that defies belief.

Hailing from Portugul with a degree in the dramatic arts - he is a student of magic - understanding the true art of conjuring. A brilliant thinker and incredible performer Helder Guimarães is not to be missed!

Helder joins 20+ of magic's finest performers from around the globe in 3 days of nothing but magic - incredible performances, unrivalled training and mindblowing skill.

HURRY - ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF PRO-PASSES REMAIN AT JUST $149

Do the comparison - and you'll quickly discover nothing else comes close. 20+ headliners. The Close-up Encounter. International stage gala shows. Unique special events. Surprise guests. Session with the Pros. Small group training sessions. Individual scheduling. Dealers expo and so much more!

Register now at http://www.imx2011.com and if you're looking for a chance of winning an all-expenses paid trip to Vegas - visit http://www.facebook.com/IMXLASVEGAS ... You could be spending 3 days with Banachek, Juliana Chen, Chris Capehart, David Acer, Tim Ellis, Sue-Anne Webster, Helder Guimarães, Wayne Houchin, Boris Wild, Morgan Strebler, Luke Jermay, Oz Pearlman, Richard Sanders, Ponta the Smith ( making his US debut performance ! ), Shoot Ogawa, Michael Ammar, Simon Coronel, Paul Vigil & many more still to be revealed!

Is Helder Guimarães the "BIG Surprise"?

Helder is just one of our many surprises still to be revealed - but the 'big' one is still in the works ;-)

Wow! This is going to be a great convention!

Daniel Garcia Breaks New Ground at IMX 2011

Daniel Garcia has impressed some of the biggest names in magic and inspired a whole new generation of performers. When Chris Kenner says, “Danny Garcia’s magic is the FFFF … it Fools you, Fries you, Freaks you out ... ” we take notice!

Garcia’s magic soars out of the box, delivering powerful reactions that have to be seen to believed. Known for his creative approach to magic as well as his off-the-wall relaxed performance style, the revolution is set to continue as Daniel Garcia breaks new ground all over again at IMX 2011.

Daniel Garcia joins 20+ of the world's finest performers from across the globe for 3 days of nothing but magic ... Banachek, Juliana Chen, Chris Capehart, David Acer, Tim Ellis, Sue-Anne Webster, Helder Guimarães, Wayne Houchin, Boris Wild, Morgan Strebler, Luke Jermay, Oz Pearlman, Richard Sanders, Ponta the Smith ( making his US debut performance ! ) Shoot Ogawa, Michael Ammar, Simon Coronel, Paul Vigil & unbelievably many more still to be revealed!

Discover the IMX difference ( http://imx2011.com/web/category/imxdifference/ ) for yourself ...

*Unrivalled Choice
MX is different. Choose your own classes. Create your own experience. IMX is centered around you. Login and create your own individual schedule … choose your lectures, choose which workshops to attend, choose the things which interest YOU.

*Hard-hitting training
IMX 2011 offers you an unparalled opportunity to get instruction and inspiration from the most gifted, accomplished, recognized and respected names in the world of magic – in a true teaching environment.

*World's biggest names
We’ve scoured the globe & brought together some of the biggest names in magic – Japan, Australia, Germany, USA, Canada, Korea – this is a truly an international magic experience.

*Incredible Performances
Whether your interests run from close-up to stage, mentalism to parlour – IMX 2011 promises some truly incredible performances from magic’s best.

*Registration from just $149
Do the comparison - and you'll quickly discover nothing else comes close. 20+ headliners. The Close-up Encounter. International stage gala shows. Unique special events. Surprise guests. Session with the Pros. Small group training sessions. Individual scheduling. Dealers expo and so much more!

Register now at http://www.imx2011.com ... but hurry - time is running out.

Registering now not only allows you to lock in your rate but gets you the pick of the theater seating ... and priority access when it comes to selecting your training sessions & workshops – ahead of everyone else!

See you in Vegas !

Hope to attend! Need to find a hotel buddy and I'm set!

D

We will be there, in the middle of our spring lecture tour, sounds great.

Korean Sensation An Halim Set to ROCK IMX!

2011 is here with a bang ... and in just 4 short months Las Vegas is going to be invaded with some of magic's finest performers from across the globe as IMX 2011 begins.

Could it actually be possible to add another World Champion to the IMX line-up ? Banachek, Juliana Chen, Chris Capehart, David Acer, Daniel Garcia, Tim Ellis, Sue-Anne Webster, Helder Guimarães, Wayne Houchin, Boris Wild, Morgan Strebler, Luke Jermay, Oz Pearlman, Richard Sanders, Ponta the Smith ( making his debut performance in the USA ! )Shoot Ogawa, Michael Ammar, Simon Coronel, Paul Vigil ... and the answer is a resounding YES.

Not just any performer - but one of the most incredible card manipulators you have ever seen ... Korean sensation - An Halim !

And while nothing comes close to experiencing LIVE at IMX the incredible powerhouse that is An Halim - here's a video preview to whet your appetite.

We're working around the clock to pull out all the stops ... and incredible it is going to be!

3 days of nothing but magic - unrivalled choice, hard-hitting training & sensational performances.

We can't wait.

See you in Vegas !

P.S. Two hints for even more exciting news still to come ... 'Britain's Got Talent' and 'ACAAN'

P.P.S. For those who've already registered - online scheduling should go live mid-March - check your emails for updates. Where else are you going to get the opportunity to get instruction and inspiration from some of the most gifted, accomplished and respected names in the world of magic – in a true teaching environment ... Choose your lectures, choose which workshops to attend & choose the things which interest YOU. Gone are the days of being forced to sit through a mass lecture that doesn’t interest you in the slightest. Click here for even more exciting highlights ...

Where do you find the discount coupons of special offers for registration?

Gene

I just registered. This sounds like a great time, a great value, and room rates are incredible!

Sammy

Let's get a roll call of who is attending and setup a get together.

Just a reminder to all those attending - if you haven't already booked your room at The Orleans Hotel - HURRY! Time is running out to ensure you get access to our exclusive room rates. We recommend that all delegates arrive the evening of Sunday 22nd May & depart the morning of Thurs 26th May so that you don't miss a beat.

You must book your hotel online using the special booking link ( https://www.bconnectedonline.com/resnetf......mc=to_31 ) so that you get the benefit of being part of the IMX group booking.

The rates are INCREDIBLE starting at just $35 a night excluding tax & resort fee ... and for those who've stayed at The Orleans know - the rooms are all superbly oversized and feature all the mod-cons along with views of the glittering Las Vegas Strip or the sweeping mountain panoramas surrounding the Las Vegas Valley.

Definitely hoping to attend! If I'm back in the states by then (and I should be) then count me in!

“The Coolest Magician on Earth” is back with a vengeance …

IMX is proud to be hosting the incredible Rudy Coby Experience LIVE at IMX 2011.

After nearly a decade away from magic – Lab Man returns for an out of this world experience that will literally make you re-examine everything you thought you knew about magic. Rudy’s enthusiasm for the art of performance and creativity is simply infectious.

The Rudy Coby Experience will take you on a step-by-step journey on how to create an original act and a unique character that only you can play. It doesn’t matter if you do illusions or close-up, these are powerful techniques to make you stand out from the crowd using examples and complete scripts from some of Rudy’s best-known routines. You’ll learn first hand powerful close-up, stand-up and illusion ideas to trigger your own imagination and take your performance to a whole new level.

Rudy Coby joins 20+ of the world's finest magicians for 3 days of nothing but magic - unrivalled choice, hard-hitting training & sensational performances. You can't afford to miss this ... only a limited number of registrations now remain at just $149 ... http://www.imx2011.com

P.S. If you haven't listened already - hear this remarkable performer give his take on creativity at http://itricks.com/news/2011/01/iitricks......ativity/

Posted: Feb 15, 2011 12:12pm
An evening with a true legend of magic ...

David Berglas is a performer who needs no introduction. He is a legendary man of mystery whose exploits are unmatched in the history of modern magic. David joins us as our special guest via live video conference at IMX 2011 for an unforgettable evening that will pull back the curtain on this truly remarkable man.

Derren Brown says it all: "One of our greatest living magical performers ..." David defined magic on British television as one of the very first magicians with his own television series ... Winston Churchill, Aristotle Onassis, Paul Getty, the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Michael Jackson, the Sultan of Brunei and most of the British Royal Family have all experienced first hand his incredible miracles of the mind.

From stage to screen – he has acted as creative consultant on numerous major films and the list of Honours accorded to the man is incredible. While many know of his extensive career on stage – few know of his incredible work behind the scenes through his Foundation for Promoting the Art of Magic. His philanthropic endeavours have benefited the magical fraternity the world over and given hope & joy to thousands of young people from some of the most destitute conditions imaginable.

His story in magic is without a doubt larger than life …

Known for his numerous publicity stunts including going down the notorius Cresta Run blindfolded, manipulating and even smoking cigarettes underwater(!), performing Russian roulette, and touring the world, lecturing on and demonstrating memory feats – David’s performance remains unmatched. While his signature pieces include the levitation of a heavy table and a dangerous pulse stopping routine – the most beautiful of all comes in the form of a card effect … the “Holy Grail” of Card Magic known simply as “The Berglas Effect” … to see it performed – is to believe in true magic.

Experience the joy all over again at IMX as we celebrate the man, the magic & the mystery that is David Berglas ....

IMX 2011 - 23 to 25 May, Las Vegas
Limited registrations remain from just $149
http://www.imx2011.com

IMX 2011 brings together 20+ of the world’s greatest performers in 3 days of non-stop magic – incredible performances, unrivalled training and mindblowing skill.

Rudy Coby, An Halim, Helder Guimares, Jason Bishop, Michael Ammar, Juliana Chen, David Acer, Daniel Garcia, Wayne Houchin, Ivan Pecel, Ellis & Webster, Banachek, Chris Capehart, Boris Wild, Morgan Strebler, Luke Jermay, Richard Sanders, Pit Hartling, Ponta the Smith, Oz Pearlman, Shoot Ogawa, Paul Vigil plus many more

I'm really looking forward to this convention.

Now this is a real magic convention! What A LINEUP! Sadly I am going to Las Vegas already on next thuesday so I will have to settle on WMS and attend there just for one day.

But if the lineup of the WMS would be anything like this I would have gladly paid the full price to be there as well.

I will MISS the WMS for the first time, having served on its board from almost the very beginning, and am looking forward to IMX.
Craig is one great organizer and this looks to be THE HOT CONVENTION. Be there!

I just registered. See you there!