Blackpool: Jay Sankey lecture [Feb 2026]

Jay Sankey will be joining Richard Sanders and Eric Leclerc at the 2026 Blackpool Magic Convention! 

 

From the November 20th Facebook post by Blackpool Magic Convention:

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook November 20. 

 

 

 

 

 

Blackpool: Richard Sanders lecture [Feb 19] and Eric Leclerc hosting The Family Entertainer of the Year Competition [Feb 2026]

Applications for the The Family Entertainer of the Year Competition close November 30th.  Visit the Facebook post by Blackpool Magic Convention for submission details.

 

From BlackpoolMagicConvention.com: 

✅ Lineup Almost Complete!
The 2026 schedule is packed with world-class talent, including:

✨ Hans Klok – Renowned illusionist famous for his lightning-fast grand illusions
✨ Richard Sanders – Sleight-of-hand innovator and creator
✨ Paul Gertner – A true legend of close-up magic
✨ Banachek – Master mentalist and mind reader
…and many more still to be announced!

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Richard Sanders’ original magic creations have infiltrated the repertoires of magicians all over the world; with lectures and appearances in Canada, United States, France, Spain, U.K. Australia, Germany, Japan and as a featured lecturer and performer at FISM (THE WORLD CONGRESS OF MAGIC).
Richard’s products have been hailed by magicians all over the world as some of the best magic effects on the market!

 Venue, Circle Hall Theatre, Date: Thursday 19th February 

Read more and register. 

 

 

From the September 25th Facebook post by Blackpool Magic Convention: 

BMC are proud to announce The Family Entertainer of the Year Competition 2026.

It’s easy to apply:
Simply submit a short performance video (no more than 10 minutes duration) to be in with a chance of appearing in the live final on the incredible Opera House Theatre stage at The Blackpool Magic Convention 2026.  

 

 

 

 

Blackpool 2026: Richard Sanders Headline lecture! [Feb 19]

Richard Sanders has the honour of being the first ever headline lecturer on a Thursday at Blackpool! 

Visit the Blackpool Magic Convention website for more information. 

 

From the May 24th Facebook post by the Blackpool Magic Convention:

Richard Sanders : Headline Lecture
Venue: Circle Hall Theatre
Date: Thursday 19th February 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadians at Blackpool 2020

Updated January 27th to add:

• Eagle-eyed reader John Harrison noted that Chris Ramsay will be in attendance at Blackpool this year.

From the Blackpool Magic Convention website, I see that Jay Sankey and The Evasons are scheduled to attend.

Who am I missing?


Aside:

• Have you ever been at a magic convention and found yourself with 17 seconds where there's nothing to do?
   
• Have you ever searched for a distraction so that you wouldn't have to make eye contact with the humans in your proximity?


• Do you fancy yourself to have Sherlock-esque powers of observation?

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Remember to be respectful and don't shout out "bingo" during presentations or performances. And don't bother the conference organizers with questions about Magic Convention Bingo -- they might not even know it's going on!

Joan Caesar and Jay Sankey at Blackpool 2014

Joan Caesar and Obie O'Brien will be hosting the "The Four F's Stars of Close Up Magic."

Jay Sankey will be lecturing and performing at Blackpool 2014, February 21st to 23rd!  For more information, visit the Blackpool Magicians' Club website.

David Merry: Blackpool 2013

David Merry will be lecturing and performing at Blackpool 2013, February 22nd to 24th!  For more information, visit the Blackpool Magicians' Club website.

Shin Lim reviewed in FISM day three report

Shin Lim's performance is reviewed in  mentioned in Craig Mitchell's day three report on Blackpool FISM 2012, posted at The Magic Newswire.

Joan and Obie at FISM day two

Joan Caesar and Obie O’Brien are mentioned in Craig Mitchell's report on Blackpool FISM 2012, posted at The Magic Newswire.

Shin Lim: FISM contestant

Shin Lim will be Canada's only entry at the FISM World Championships of Magic 2012 in Blackpool, UK.  He will be competing this July in the category of close-up card magic.

Good luck Shin!


[h/t: Magic Convention Guide]

FISM 2012 Blackpool

The 25th FISM World championships of Magic will be held in Blackpool, England, this July 9th through 14th.

Canadians confirmed to be appearing at the 2012 FISM include: Matthew Johnson and Greg Frewin.


[h/t: Magic Convention Guide]

Blackpool Magic Convention 2011 - now with Richard Sanders!

We'd previously mentioned that Jay Sankey will be performing at Blackpool Magic Convention 2011.  Earlier today, Magic Convention Guide published that Richard Sanders will be joining him!  (Read their post for a list of the other peformers added to the roster.)

For more information about the convention, or to register, visit BlackpoolMagic.com

[h/t: MagicConventionGuide.com]

Sankey announced for Blackpool Magic Convention 2011

Canada's own Jay Sankey has been officially announced as a performer for Blackpool Magic Convention 2011, along with Michael Finney, Jan Rouven, and Richard Osterlind.

[h/t: MagicConventionGuide.com ]


Blackpool 2011 Trailer from Blackpool Magic on Vimeo.

For more information about the convention, or to register, visit BlackpoolMagic.com

Did you know that The Blackpool Magicians' Club will host the 1st ever FISM European Championships of Magic in 2011 as a part of their World famous Magic Convention?