The 30th Annual Convention of I.B.M. British Ring No.25, held in Hastings in the 900th anniversary year of the Battle of Hastings â Le Cirque Magique, the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield, the Micro Magic Contest for the Zina Bennett Trophy and the Gala Show.
The 30th Annual Convention of I.B.M. British Ring No.25 takes place 21stâ25th September 1966 at the White Rock Pavilion, Hastings, with the Queenâs Hotel as Convention Headquarters and further events at the Pier Pavilion Theatre, the Pier Sea Pavilion, the First Lawn in Alexandra Park and the Eastern Foreshore. Under the presidency of Tommy Rowe, on the Ringâs third visit to Hastings (following 1952 and 1960), with the Mayor of Hastings, Councillor Douglas W. Wilshin, sending his welcome and greetings from the International President, Howard Bamman, the week brings together visitors from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Rhodesia, Sweden and the United States of America for Stromboliâs China-Shiki on the Eastern Foreshore, the Official Opening in Le Cirque Magique â the worldâs first ever magic circus under canvas â the Civic Reception, Ball & Cabaret, the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration and the Grand Dealersâ Magical Trade Fair, lectures by Pavel, Richard Zimmerman and Bernard Weller, the Convalescent and Old Peoples Homes and Orphanages Shows, the Ladiesâ Afternoon, the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield, the Midnight Magical Mixture, Peter Warlockâs A Magical Panorama, the Convention Banquet and After Banquet Show, the Micro Magic Contest for the Zina Bennett Trophy, Childrenâs Playtime, the Gala Show, the midnight New Era Bunny Club and the Convention Service, closing on Sunday with the Installation of the Reverend Michael Seacome as the new President.
Meet the performers, lecturers, hosts and special guests appearing at this convention.
President of the British Ring (T. C. Rowe), who with Mrs. Rowe (Phyl) extends a warm welcome to every Conventioneer. He officially opens the 30th Annual Convention in the ring of Le Cirque Magique, chairs the Annual General Meeting and responds for the British Ring at the Convention Banquet.
President-Elect of the British Ring, Official Chaplain and Returning Officer for the elections. Ringer the Revd. Michael Seacome, M.A., A.R.C.M., Vicar of Barnwood, Gloucester and a member of the Gloucester Rotary Club, conducts the undenominational Convention Service on Sunday morning and is installed as the new President at 12.15pm.
Ringmaster of Le Cirque Magique at the Official Opening, compère of the Gala Show on Saturday, and proposer of the toast to the Ladies and Visitors at the Convention Banquet.
Hon. Secretary of the British Ring and Organising Convention Secretary, who arranges the Convention programme and, with Jeffery Atkins, organises the Gala Show.
Hon. Treasurer of the British Ring, International Vice President for Britain, Past President and Registration Officer of the Convention. He appears in the Gala Show with his company in âThe Illusions of the Mastersâ and in Peter Warlockâs A Magical Panorama.
International President of the I.B.M., whose message of greetings to the British Ring and best wishes for a successful Convention appear in the Souvenir Programme.
Councillor Douglas W. Wilshin, M.B.E., J.P., Mayor of Hastings. The Mayor and Mayoress host the Civic Reception, Ball & Cabaret at the White Rock Pavilion, welcome overseas visitors to the Mayorâs Parlour on Saturday morning and respond to the toast to the County Borough of Hastings at the Convention Banquet.
Presents âA Magical Panoramaâ on Friday afternoon, takes the Chair for the lectures by Pavel, Richard Zimmerman and Bernard Weller, and is responsible for the lecture arrangements and the Souvenir Programme. He also performs table magic at the Civic Reception.
Public Relations Officer and Territorial Vice-President for Britain of the I.B.M., responsible for the outside attractions and publicity, and joint Stage Manager with Howard Peters for the Gala Show and the Magical Panorama.
Joint Stage Manager with Paul Graham, and Ring Attendant and front-of-house attendant at Le Cirque Magique.
Director of the Grand Dealersâ Magical Trade Fair (âYour Shop Windowâ) and arranger and announcer of the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration. As the Ringâs Welfare Officer he runs the Welfare Stand in the Pavilion Foyer, and with Mrs. Dexter he directs the Cocktail Party that closes the Convention.
Organises and introduces the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield on Thursday evening, and compères the Homes Show at âNew Moretonâ, St. Leonards.
Organiser of the Convention Banquet and the close-up magic. He presents Table Magic at the Civic Reception and introduces the Midnight Magical Mixture in the Queenâs Hotel Ballroom.
Presents the After Banquet Show, a fast-moving programme of magic, and joins The New Era Magic Companyâs latest venture, the New Era Bunny Club.
Presents and devises Childrenâs Playtime on Saturday morning at the Pier Pavilion Theatre, and organises the Hospital and Homes Shows. He also joins the New Era Bunny Club.
Organises the Micro Magic Contest for the Zina Bennett Trophy in the Queenâs Hotel Ballroom on Saturday morning.
Presents the Magic Clinic at the Pavilion and the Queenâs Hotel (see the Notice Board) â a place for those who may be shy of asking for advice about the techniques of cards, coins and dice. The Clinic opens between events.
Runs the Tombola Stand at the Civic Reception, all proceeds going to the Benevolent Fund, helps with the prizes at Childrenâs Playtime, and enters the Shield Competition from Sutton Coldfield (listed as Helen Strachan).
Stage Direction for the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration; a Vice President of the British Ring.
Appears in Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration and Shield Competition.
Appears in Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration.
Appears in Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration.
Appears in Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration.
Appears in Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration.
Chief Steward of the Convention, with the stewards (distinguished by badges) on hand to assist newcomers. Overseas visitors report to Dr. McKee backstage at the White Rock Pavilion at 7.30pm on Wednesday for their formal introduction.
Official Interpreter to the British Ring, whose services are at the disposal of any member or visitor requiring them.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition and A Magical Panorama.
Leads the Gordon Rider Orchestra, Quartet and Trio, providing the music for Le Cirque Magique, the Civic Ball, the After Banquet Show, Childrenâs Playtime and the Gala Show.
Toastmaster at the Convention Banquet.
Appears in Official Opening â Le Cirque Magique.
Display Manager of Plummers Ltd., Hastings, who judges the Dealersâ Trophy for the most attractive and commercial stand at the Dealersâ Magical Trade Fair.
Publicity and Public Relations Officer of Hastings, who with John Burton has worked closely with the Convention team from the earliest planning stages.
Director of Entertainments for the County Borough of Hastings at the White Rock Pavilion, and a member of the judging panel for the Shield Competition.
Gives the talk and demonstration on Skin Care and Make-Up at the Ladiesâ Afternoon in the Queenâs Hotel Ballroom, with Beauty Consultant Mrs. Betty A. Williams.
Beauty Consultant, who assists Dorothy Gray at the Ladiesâ Afternoon.
Receives the lampshades at the Queenâs Hotel (not later than noon on Thursday) and, with Mesdames Dexter and Rowe, judges the Lampshade Competition at the Ladiesâ Afternoon.
Appears in Ladiesâ Afternoon and Cocktail Party.
Appears in Ladiesâ Afternoon.
Will attempt to reproduce âThe China-Shikiâ, a purification ceremony performed by Shinto priests at the religious ceremony known as âHi-Wattarouâ, the Japanese worship of the Sun Goddess Ametarasu, on the Eastern Foreshore. He swallows swords in Le Cirque Magique and, with Silvia, âeats and breathes fireâ in the Gala Show.
Auguste clown from Leicester, appearing by kind permission of Robert Fossettâs Circus after a tour under the âBig Topâ. He also leads the I.B.M. Clowns.
Appears in Official Opening â Le Cirque Magique.
Appears in Official Opening â Le Cirque Magique.
The famous magical clown from Holland, in Part One of Le Cirque Magique and one of the Charivari clowns.
The Musical Clown from The Green Man, in Part Two of Le Cirque Magique and one of the Charivari clowns.
Appears in Official Opening â Le Cirque Magique.
The White Yogi from the Isle of Man, in Part One of Le Cirque Magique.
Appears in Le Cirque Magique, performs table magic at the Civic Reception and at the Mount Hermon Childrenâs Home, and donates the Tom Harris Cup (Comedy) for the Shield Competition.
Appears in Official Opening â Le Cirque Magique.
With Mary Weight, thanked by the British Ring: without their kind co-operation Le Cirque Magique could not have been.
Appears in Official Opening â Le Cirque Magique.
Appears in Official Opening â Le Cirque Magique, A Magical Panorama and Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Official Opening â Le Cirque Magique.
Appears in Table Magic at the Civic Reception.
Appears in Table Magic at the Civic Reception.
Appears in Table Magic at the Civic Reception.
From the West Coast of the United States, âAmericaâs Amazing Magicianâ will both intrigue and instruct in his lecture demonstration on Saturday afternoon, and appears in the Gala Show. He also performs close-up at the Civic Reception.
Phil Burnâs âGlamâ West End Floor Show provides the cabaret at the Civic Reception, Ball & Cabaret.
The brilliant young Czechoslovakian magician â âone of magicâs most youthful originatorsâ. He presents a lecture demonstration, âMagic from Czechoslovakiaâ (Pavelâs Lessons in Novel Magic), and appears in the Gala Show.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture, Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Midnight Magical Mixture, Childrenâs Playtime, Shield Competition and Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and Shield Competition.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and A Magical Panorama.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and Welfare Stand.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Visitor from Ireland, Vice President of the Irish Ring, who also appears at the Elphinstone Mount Childrenâs Home.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows and A Magical Panorama.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
Appears in Convalescent, Old Peoples Homes & Orphanages Shows.
The I.B.M. Clowns â Will Norman, Michael Scott, Percy Hoile, Tommy Talbot, Rex Cooper, Dennis Tubb, P. Mathews, Tony Green, Cliff Townsend and Trixo â join the Homes Shows at Pine Hill, âNew Moretonâ, the National Childrenâs Home and Dr. Barnardoâs Home, and appear in Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Childrenâs Playtime and Shield Competition.
Appears in Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition and Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Shield Competition.
International Vice President of the I.B.M. and President of Ring 102 (Sydney), representing Australia. âThe Amazing Mr. Rooklynâ performs in the Gala Show, serves on the Shield judging panel and proposes the toast to the British Ring at the Banquet.
Appears in Shield Competition.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in Micro Magic Contest.
Appears in A Magical Panorama.
Appears in A Magical Panorama.
Appears in A Magical Panorama.
Appears in After Banquet Show.
Appears in After Banquet Show.
Appears in After Banquet Show.
Visitor from Canada, who also appears in the After Banquet Show.
Appears in After Banquet Show.
Appears in After Banquet Show.
Appears in After Banquet Show and The New Era Bunny Club.
Appears in After Banquet Show.
Appears in After Banquet Show and Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Childrenâs Playtime.
Appears in Childrenâs Playtime.
âDancing Aroundâ â the Vernon Sisters open and re-open the Gala Show with two dance spots either side of the interval.
From Germany: Manfred Thumm presents The Magic Hands â an illusion of light, colour and music â in the Gala Show.
The 1965 winner of the British Ring Shield, appearing in the Gala Show.
The international clown, in the Gala Show.
From Germany: ten funny minutes with Bert Garden in the Gala Show.
Presents a most informative lecture demonstration, âDo It Yourself Magicâ, on Sunday morning â examples of apparatus building, a survey of materials and where to obtain them, and the most up-to-date methods of manufacture.
Appears in The New Era Bunny Club.
Appears in The New Era Bunny Club.
Appears in The New Era Bunny Club.
Appears in The New Era Bunny Club.
Appears in The New Era Bunny Club.
Appears in The New Era Bunny Club.
Visitor from the United States and donor of the Dealersâ Trophy, awarded for the most attractive and commercial stand at the Dealersâ Magical Trade Fair.
Visitor from the United States, with Victor Trask, and a member of the judging panel for the Shield Competition (Mrs. Carolyn Trask).
Visitor from Australia.
Visitor from Australia, of the Melbourne and British Rings.
Visitor from Australia.
Visitor from Australia.
Visitor from Australia.
Visitor from Belgium.
Visitor from Canada.
Visitor from Denmark.
Visitor from Denmark.
Visitor from France.
Visitor from France.
Visitor from Germany.
Visitor from Holland.
Visitor from Holland.
Visitor from Holland.
Visitor from Holland.
Visitor from Holland.
Visitor from Ireland.
Visitor from Ireland.
Visitor from Ireland.
Visitor from Ireland.
Visitor from Rhodesia, who responds to the toast to the Ladies and Visitors at the Convention Banquet.
Visitor from Sweden.
Visitor from Sweden.
Visitor from the United States.
Visitor from the United States.
Visitor from the United States, with Carolyn Trask.
Visitor from the United States.
Browse shows, lectures, competitions, workshops and social events day by day.
Explore the lectures and specialist sessions in the programme.
Pavelâs Lessons in Novel Magic ¡ Thu 2.30pm
Magic from Czechoslovakia: a lecture demonstration by Pavel at the White Rock Pavilion, âPavelâs Lessons in Novel Magicâ. Registrants will have the opportunity of watching, and having explained, some most colourful effects by one of magicâs most youthful originators. Chairman: Peter Warlock.
Lecture Demonstration ¡ Sat 2.15pm
From the West Coast of the United States this most popular performer will both intrigue and instruct, at the Pier Sea Pavilion. The Zina Bennett Trophy for the Micro Magic Contest will be presented by the President at this lecture. Chairman: Peter Warlock.
Do It Yourself Magic ¡ Sun 11am
A most informative lecture demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion. Many magicians make up their own apparatus, putting into effect so many of the tricks described in magical magazines and books; Bernard Weller not only gives examples of apparatus building but at the same time surveys the vast range of materials, where they may be obtained, and the most up-to-date methods of manufacture. Chairman: Peter Warlock.
Competition information, entry details, rules, timings and locations.
Organised and introduced by Alastair at the White Rock Pavilion. Entrants in order of appearance: 1. Billy Wells (Leamington Spa); 2. Granville & June Anstee (Newport); 3. Ron Betteridge (Burton-on-Trent); 4. Christopher (Isle of Wight); 5. Stuart Good (Sheffield); 6. Peter Scarlett (Portslade); 7. Leah Brazier (Newton Abbot); 8. Barry Elcombe (Dartford); 9. Johnny Mac & Sheila (Middlesbrough); 10. John Alborough (London); 11. Helen Strachan (Sutton Coldfield); 12. Len Harvey (Hastings); 13. Charlie Spratt (Prudhoe-on-Tyne); 14. Geoff Ray & Pat (Shrewsbury); 15. Michael Scott (Barnsley); 16. Morine (Leicester); 17. Victor Fiveash (London); 18. Tommy Talbot (Woking); 19. Dennis Gardner (Nottingham). Judges: Geoffrey Buckingham (Chairman), John Burton, Oswald Rae, Maurice Rooklyn, Francis White and Mrs. Carolyn Trask. Stage Manager: Anthony List. Musical Director: Alfred Gabriel. Timekeeper: Jack Potter. Holder of the Shield: Phil Haig (1965 winner).
Prizes: The New Silver British Ring Shield and Cash Prize of ÂŁ10, awarded for the presentation of the most entertaining magical act and held for one year (first presented 1938). The Conventioneers Trophy, for the greatest originality shown in either effect or method of presentation, held for one year. The Craig Trophy, for the best performance by a lady magician, held for one year (not to be confused with the Craig Trophy awarded as the Dealersâ Trophy â see the Dealersâ Magical Trade Fair). In addition: the Theo Speaker Cup and Cash Prize of ÂŁ5 for the runner-up, held for one year; Third Prize ÂŁ3; the Tom Harris Cup (Comedy) and Cash Prize of ÂŁ5.5.0, kindly donated by Tom Harris; and the Dittia Shield (Manipulation).
Rules: The competitions are open to all paid-up members of Ring 25, the British Ring. No bar is placed upon the number of awards that can be obtained by a successful competitor: a male winner of the British Ring Shield who presented the most entertaining and at the same time the most original act could qualify for two awards, and a lady competitor equally successful would be entitled to all three awards. The length of act should not exceed ten minutesâ playing time; a warning light is flashed at the end of nine minutes, and any competitor exceeding ten and a half minutes is automatically disqualified, the disqualification being announced from the stage immediately before the appearance of the next competitor. The judges consist of five members of the Ring, the local Entertainments Manager and the editor of the local paper (this composition may vary according to location). An Umpire, a senior official of the Ring, has complete powers to accept or reject the judgesâ decisions; if he rejects them he must place his decision and reasons before the Committee.
Instructions to the Judges: Three awards require judgment. The Shield goes to the most entertaining magical act, considered first from the point of view of general entertainment, as if seen in a concert, dinner or other show; then the entrance and exit, stage setting, condition of apparatus, dress, deportment and elocution, the nature of the tricks and the reaction of the audience (for a silent act, the effectiveness of the mime). Judges are not looking for new tricks and must not be biased by advanced technical ability that would only be apparent to a magician. The second award is for originality (newness of effect, a novel presentation employing twists on standard effects, entertainment value and an adequacy of mystery), the concern mainly of the magicians on the panel. The third award is for the best lady performer. Each judge writes down the best four acts, adding the performers entitled to the second and third awards if they do not qualify in the first four places, seals the paper in the envelope provided and hands it to the Umpire, without discussing the decision with other judges.
Important to competitors: allowing ten minutes for each turn, competitors should work out their approximate time of appearance and report to the Stage Manager half an hour before time due. When each competitor enters a green light is illuminated and timing starts; at the end of the ninth minute a buzzer sounds and the green light is changed for an amber one; at the end of the tenth minute the amber light is replaced by a red one.
Organised by Fred Lowe and held in the Queenâs Hotel Ballroom, the audience being split into a number of small groups with the competitors working from table to table. Competitors (subject to additions): John Alborough, Christopher Cox, Rodney Crandell, John Gilliland, Norman Peace, Arthur Setterington, Tommy Talbot, Claude Manley. Judges: George Blake, Lewis Ganson, Bayard Grimshaw, Alf Moore, Mrs. A. K. Vint, Mrs. Francis White. The programme will be supplemented by performances by other close-up performers (non-entrants). The awards will be announced and the cup presented by the President at the Dick Zimmerman Lecture on Saturday afternoon.
Open to all paid-up members of Ring 25 (The British Ring), International Brotherhood of Magicians. Awards: (1) the Zina Bennett Trophy and a silver replica valued at ÂŁ4 4s., awarded to the competitor presenting, in the opinion of the judges, the most novel magical entertaining act, and (2) a cash award of ÂŁ3 to the runner-up. The winner holds the cup for one year and receives a replica and a cash prize of ÂŁ4. The awards will be announced and the cup presented by the President at the Dick Zimmerman Lecture on Saturday afternoon.
Micro Magic, for the purpose of this competition, is defined as magic generally termed âTable Magicâ. The entertainment should not include tricks suitable for platform use, and the inclusion of such tricks will mean a loss of marks; it is an entertainment intended for the most intimate audience. Card tricks of any kind are precluded from this competition. The act shall be not less than four and not more than eight minutes: a warning is given, audibly or visually, when seven minutes have elapsed, and a performer exceeding the maximum of eight minutes is disqualified when eight and a half minutes have elapsed, the disqualification being announced by the judges. The audience is split into a number of small groups and the competitors work from table to table.
Judgesâ points: (1) the overall magical content; (2) technical ability and handling; (3) entertainment value of the tricks used; (4) originality in the trick per se or in technical ability; (5) manner of presentation; (6) whether the routine is truly Micro Magic. There shall be no more than five nor fewer than three judges, one appointed as Chairman. Each judge keeps his own record, no comparison with any other judge is allowed, and at the conclusion each judge hands his marking paper to the Chairman, from whose findings the winner and runner-up are announced.
Awarded to the dealer presenting the most attractive and commercial stand at the Dealersâ Magical Trade Fair. Presented by Mystic Craig and held for one year. Historically also known as the Craig Trophy / Craig Cup. Present holders: Supreme Magic Co. â who will win it this year? Judging takes place on Wednesday at 5.30pm; judge: Mr. Bull, Display Manager, Plummers Ltd., Hastings. (Not to be confused with the Craig Trophy awarded for the best performance by a lady magician in the Shield Competition.)
Judged during Convention week; awarded for the most attractive and commercial stand at the Dealersâ Magical Trade Fair.
Discover the dealers, creators and magical suppliers attending the convention.
Exhibiting in the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 11.18am.
Exhibiting in the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 9.56am.
Exhibiting in the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 11.40am. Harry Stanley demonstrates for Unique Magic.
Exhibiting in the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 10.56am. Ron McMillan demonstrates for International Magic.
Exhibiting in the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 10.07am.
Exhibiting in the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 10.29am.
Exhibiting in the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 10.40am. Present holders of the Dealersâ Trophy presented by Mystic Craig â who will win it this year?
Exhibiting in the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 11.07am. Inzani-Henley Magic Co. Ltd., 33 Ivor Place, Baker Street, London N.W.1, will be showing the Screwball, Goofy Cards, Sittaâs Chicken Bag, Crazy Cube, Dollar Deck and Dice Stacking Cup, and their new 132-page catalogue.
Exhibiting in the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Bookseller, of 47 Inverness Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex, whose book service is well known among magicians, and who is also keen to buy good clean copies of scarce magic books.
Exhibiting in the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 11.29am.
Exhibiting in the Promenade (Lower Hall) of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 10.18am.
Exhibiting in the Promenade (Lower Hall) of the White Rock Pavilion.
Exhibiting in the Annexe to the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion.
Exhibiting in the Annexe to the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion.
Exhibiting in the Annexe to the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 9.45am.
Exhibiting in the Annexe to the Lower Hall of the White Rock Pavilion. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 11.51am.
Find the buildings, halls, theatres and rooms used throughout the convention.
Hastings
The Conventionâs main venue â the County Borough of Hastingsâ White Rock Pavilion, whose Director of Entertainments is John Burton, F.I.M.Ent. It hosts the Civic Reception, Ball & Cabaret and the Overseas Visitorsâ introduction on Wednesday, the Grand Dealersâ Magical Trade Fair in the Lower Hall, Promenade and Annexe, the Mammoth Dealersâ Demonstration and Pavelâs lecture on Thursday, the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield on Thursday evening, the Annual General Meeting and Peter Warlockâs A Magical Panorama on Friday, the After Banquet Show on Friday night, the Gala Show on Saturday, and the Convention Service and Bernard Wellerâs lecture on Sunday. The Welfare Stand is in the Foyer, and Bobby Bernardâs Magic Clinic is open between events at the Pavilion and the Queenâs Hotel.
Hastings
Convention Headquarters. Events are announced on the fixture boards at the Registration Office, with a blackboard provided for any alterations or special announcements; two Registration Desks are open throughout the Convention â one for delegates who have already registered and one for those registering at the Convention. The Ballroom hosts the Ladiesâ Afternoon, the Midnight Magical Mixture, the Convention Banquet and the Micro Magic Contest for the Zina Bennett Trophy; the basement houses the New Era Bunny Club at midnight on Saturday, and the Sunday Installation of the New President and the Cocktail Party close the Convention here.
Hastings Pier
Venue for Childrenâs Playtime on Saturday morning, presented and devised by Wilfred Tyler.
Hastings Pier
Venue for Richard Zimmermanâs lecture demonstration on Saturday afternoon, with Peter Warlock in the Chair.
Alexandra Park, Hastings
Open-air setting, under canvas, for the Official Opening of the 30th Annual Convention â Le Cirque Magique, âThe Worldâs First Ever Magic Circus under Canvasâ.
Hastings
Site of Stromboliâs outside attraction on Wednesday at noon, when he will attempt to reproduce âThe China-Shikiâ.
Town Hall, Queens Road, Hastings
Venue for the Mayor of Hastingsâ invitation to all overseas visitors on Saturday 24th September at 11 a.m.
Celebrating the performers recognised through the British Ring competition programme.
Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
Micro Magic Contest for the Zina Bennett Trophy
Dealers Trophy
Micro Magic Contest for the Zina Bennett Trophy
Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
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