FISM 2012 is almost here. So who's attending this year?

I missed the 2009 one so I am really looking forward to this one now. 21 Lectures lots of shows and dealers... can't wait!

Here's the programme:

Sunday 8th July, 2012 FISM Convention
09.00 to 18.00 hrs Registration Desk Opens

Monday 9th July, 2012 FISM Convention
08.30 to 19.30 hrs. Registration Desk opens
09.00 to 10.00 hrs. Rehearsal of Opening Ceremony in the Opera House
09.00 to 10.30 hrs Jury meeting for Stage and Close-Up in the Princess Diana Suite
09.00 to 17.30 hrs Dealers' Magic Fair opens
10.00 to 16.00 hrs Vintage Poster Exhibition in the Link Room by Kenny Bowe
11.00 to 12.30 hrs Opening Ceremony in the Opera House
12.30 to 13.30 hrs Lunch
14.00 to 18.00 hrs Rehearsal for Close-Up Competitors Nos. 1 to
19 in Olympia
14.00 to 18.30 hrs Stage Competition Performance in the Opera House Nos. 1 to 20
14.00 to 15.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Joshua Jay
(USA)
14.00 to 15.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Matthew Johnson (Canada)
16.00 to 17.00 hrs Star Lecture by Boris Wild (France) in the Pavilion
16.00 to 17.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Axel Hecklau (Germany)
18.00 to 19.00 hrs Dinner
20.00 to 22.00 hrs The Late Gala Show in the Opera House
22.00 to 23.00 hrs Star Lecture by Henry Evans (Argentina) in the Pavilion Artistes appearing in the Opening Ceremony Show: Marc Oberon, Jupiter, Joseph Gabriel, Clive Webb and Danny. Musical Director Frank Wilson. All FISM Delegates will be introduced en bloc on stage prior to the commencement of the Opening Show.
Artistes appearing in the Late, Late Gala Show: Junior Petrosyans, Soma, Tina Lenert, Compagnie Poc, Rafael, Katalin, Mike Caveney and Topaz. Compere: Mike Caveney. Musical Director:
Frank Wilson

Tuesday 10th July, 2012 FISM Convention
08.30 to 13.00 hrs Stage Competitors Rehearsal for Nos. 21 to 40 in the Opera House
08.30 to 12.30 hrs Close-Up Competition Performance by Nos. 1 to
19 in Olympia
08.30 to 19.00 hrs Registration Desk Opens
09.00 to 17.30 hrs Dealers Magic Fair Opens
09.30 to 10.30 hrs Star Lecture by Shoot Ogawa in the Pavilion
10.00 to 12.00 hrs Stage Jury Meeting in the Princess Diana Suite
10.00 to 11.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Chad Long
(USA)
10.00 to 16.00 hrs Vintage Poster Exhibition in the Link Room by Kenny Bowe
11.30 to 12.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Marc Oberon
(UK)
12.00 to 13.30 hrs Close-Up Jury Meeting in the Princess Diana Suite
12.30 to 13.30 hrs Lunch
13.30 to 18.00 hrs Rehearsal for Close-Up Competitors Nos. 20 to
38 in Olympia
14.00 to 18.30 hrs Stage Competition Performance Nos. 21 to 40 in the Opera House
14.00 to 15.00 hrs Wayne Dobson - This Is Your Life, in the Pavilion, presented by Michael J. Fitch
14.00 to 15.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Jon Archer
(UK)
16.00 to 17.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Jay Scott Berry (USA)
18.00 to 19.00 hrs Dinner
19.30 to 21.00 hrs International Close-Up Gala in Olympia (First
Session)
19.30 to 20.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Matthew Dowden
(UK)
21.30 to 23.00 hrs International Close-Up Gala in Olympia (second
session)
Close Up Artistes: Matthew Johnson, Shoot Ogawa, Mark Mason, Michael Weber, Kozmo, Boris Wild, Marc Oberon, David Stone
Compere: Greg Wilson

Wednesday 11th July 2012 FISM Convention
08.30 to 12.30 hrs Close-Up Competition Performance Nos.20 to 38 in Olympia
08.30 to 13.00 hrs Stage Competitors Rehearsals Nos.41 to 60 in the Opera House
08.30 to 19.00 hrs Registration Desk Opens 09.00 to 17.30 hrs Dealers' Magic Fair Opens
10.00 to 11.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Michael Weber
(USA)
10.00 to 11.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Jay Scott Berry (Australia)
10.00 to 16.00 hrs Vintage Poster Exhibition in the Link Room by Kenny Bowe
11.30 to 12.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Eric Jones
(USA)
11.30 to 12.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Mark Mason
(USA)
12.30 to 13.30 hrs Lunch
14.00 to 18.30 hrs Stage Competition Performance Nos.41 to 60 in the Opera House
14.00 to 18.00 hrs Rehearsal for Close-Up Competitors Nos. 39 to
55 in Olympia
14.00 to 15.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Michael Ammar
(USA)
14.00 to 15.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Boris Wild
(France)
16.00 to 17.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Eberhard Riese and Topas (Germany)
16.00 to 17.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Kozmo
(USA)
18.00 to 19.00 hrs Dinner
19.30 to 21.30 hrs The Comedy Capers Gala Show Compere: Stan Allen, Blub, Jon Archer, Clive Webb, Richard McDougall, Stan Allen, Great Nardini, Voronin, Amethyst

Thursday 12th July,2012 FISM Convention
08.30 TO 17.30 hrs Registration Desk Opens
08.30 to 13.00 hrs Close-Up Competition Performance Nos. 39 to 55 in Olympia
08.30 to 13.00 hrs Stage Competitors Rehearsal Nos.61 to 80 in the Opera House
09.00 to 17.00 hrs Dealers' Magic Fair Opens
10.00 to 11.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Matthew Johnson (Canada)
10.00 TO 16.00 hrs Vintage Poster Exhibition in the Link Room by Kenny Bowe
10.00 to 11.30 hrs Magic Speed Dating in the Spanish Hall. Star dates are: Boris Wild, Shoot Ogawa, Mark Mason, Jay Scott Berry, Kozmo, Cameron Francis, Eric Jones, Joshua Jay, David Stone, Michael Ammar and Greg Wilson. All 11 stars will sit at different tables and 20 persons sit at each table. The persons can request help with a trick, ask personal questions, get the performer to show his favourite trick etc. After 10 minutes a bell will sound and every performer moves along one table. It should be fun!.
11.30 to 12.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Marc Oberon (UK)
12.00 to 13.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Jon Archer
(UK)
12.30 to 13.30 hrs Lunch
13.00 to 13.30 hrs FISM Europe General Meeting in the Renaissance Room.
All FISM Europe delegates are requested to attend
14.00 to 18.30 hrs Stage Competition Performance Nos. 61 to 80 in the Opera House
14.00 to 15.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Cameron Francis (USA)
14.00 to 15.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Sos and Victoria Petrosyan (Germany)
17.15 hrs Second Food Sitting assemble in the Floral Hall Foyer for the musical march to Blackpool Tower Circus. Dress: Smart,
17.30 hrs Arrive at the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom for a free drink
18.00 to 19.50 hrs First performance in the Blackpool Tower Circus (Dress Smart Casual)
18.00 to 19.30 hrs Final Close-Up Jury Meeting in the Renaissance Room
18.00 to 20.00 hrs Banquet First Sitting in the Winter Gardens.
Dress: Smart - casual. Participate in the "food from many countries buffet" Use your "Diamond Jubilee" ticket to pick out the £6,500 genuine diamond.
20.15 hrs First Food Sitting assemble in the Floral Hall Foyer for the musical march to the Blackpool Tower Circus
20.30 hrs Arrive at the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom for a free drink.
20.30 to 22.30 hrs Banquet Second Sitting in Winter Gardens
21.00 to 22.50 hrs Second Performance in the Tower Circus featuring performers from Cuba and the famous water finale

Friday 13th July,2012 FISM Convention
08.30 to 17.30 hrs Registration Desk Opens
08.30 to 13.00 hrs Stage Competitors Rehearsal Nos 81 to 98 in the Opera House
09.00 to 17.30 hrs Dealers Magic Fair Opens
09.30 to 11.30 hrs Stage Jury Meeting in Princess Diana Suite
10.00 to 11.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Henry Evans
(Argentina)
10.00 to 11.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Joshua Jay
10.00 to 16.00 hrs Vinatage Poster Exhibition in the Link Room by Kenny Bowe
11.30 to 12.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion by Axel Hecklau
(Germany)
11.30 to 12.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by David Stone (France)
12.30 to 13.30 hrs Lunch
14.00 to 18.30 hrs Stage Competition Performance Nos. 81 to 98 in the Opera House
14.00 to 16.00 hrs The Master Class in the Spanish Hall Artistes:
Jay Scot Berry, Eric Jones, Michael Ammar, Boris Wild, Shoot Ogawa,Mark Mason, Marc Oberon, Michael Weber
14.30 to 15.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Kozmo
16.00 to 17.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Chad Long (USA)
17.00 to 18.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Greg Wilson (USA) 18.00 to 19.00 hrs. Dinner
19.30 to 22.30 hrs International Gala Show in the Opera House,
starring: Ernesto Planas, Han Seol Hui, Sos & Victoria Petrosyan, Mr. Blub Tapdance, Tony Chapek, Paul Zerdin, Rafael, Paolo Giua, Fackelli & Kil, Richard McDougall, Greg Frewin, Comperes: Clive Webb & Danny Adams, Musical Director Frank Wilson 21.00 to 23.00 Final Stage Jury Meeting in the Renaissance Room
23.00 to 00.30 hrs Beat The Wand Competition in the Theatre Bar with Andrew James & Magic Sam

Saturday 14th July,2012 FISM Convention
08.30 to 17.30 hrs Registration Desk Opens 08.30 to 17.30 hrs Dealers Magic Fair Opens
09.00 to 11.00 hrs Rehearsals for final Stage & Close-Up Contest in the Opera House
09.30 to 10.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Michael Ammar (USA)
09.30 to 10.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Cameron Francis (USA)
10.00 to 12.30 hrs Meeting of the FISM General Assembly in the Renaissance Room
10.00 to 14.00 hrs Vintage Poster Exhibition in the Link Room by Kenny Bowe
11.00 to 12.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Michael Weber
11.00 to 12.00 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Eric Jones (USA) 12.30 to 13.30 hrs Lunch
14.00 to 16.00 hrs Final Stage & Close-Up Performance in the Opera House to decide the Grand Prix Winners: Close-Up: Finalist in Card Magic, Finalist in Micro Magic, Finalist in Parlour Magic. Stage Finalist in General Magic7Finalist in Illusions, Finalist in Manipulation, Finalist in Mental Magic, Finalist in Comedy Magic
16.00 to 18.00 hrs Final Close-Up & Stage Jury Meeting in the Renaissance Room to decide who becomes the Grand Prix Close-Up World Champion and the Grand Prix Stage Magic World Champion.
16.30 to 17.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Pavilion Theatre by Mark Mason (USA)
16.30 to 17.30 hrs Star Lecture in the Spanish Hall by Shoot Ogawa 18.00 to 19.00 hrs Dinner
19.30 to 20.30 hrs Awarding of the Prizes in the Opera House
20.30 to 21.30 hrs Closing Ceremony with Victor Michael and the Dolphin Dancers
22.00 hrs Farewell Party in the Spanish Hall with Jay Scott Berry, Greg Wilson, Karl K

The Genii will be there. 7 days in Blackpool is going to be tough, though.

But fun nontheless...

Looking forward to seeing everyone there! The Magic Speed Dating should be a blast!

YEP!! See you there and looking forward to your lecture!

Ivan, looking forward to meeting you.

Have a great trip Cameron, Blackpool is better this time of year.

I am still not sure which Greg Wilson they are referring to. I hope it's the crazy, blue jacket one

Have not posted for way toooo long.

I will be attending FISM 2012, too. And I will be competing in "Comedy Magic" with my group AbraCappella.

Can't wait to see my old friends from the US and make many new ones.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

See you in Blackpool.

-Thorsten

Is there anybody want to buy ticket now ?
I am not available to attend FISM due to work issue.
If you are interesting in it , please mail to jerry.mou@facebook.com
The price is USD$550.

thanks,
Jerry

And there is another guy selling his ticket. You may contact him at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000887051276

There... two tickets... for you and your better half!