The 53rd Annual Convention of I.B.M. British Ring No.25, held in Scarborough — five days of Star Lectures, the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield, the Close-Up Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy, and International Magic.
The 53rd Annual Convention of I.B.M. British Ring No.25, held 19th–24th September 1989 at the Spa Complex, Scarborough, with further events at the Futurist Theatre, the St Nicholas Hotel and the Town Hall. Featuring international performers, Star Lectures, the Dealers' Magical Trade Fair, the Close-Up Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy, the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield, Hospital and Special Venue Shows, the Ladies' Afternoon, the Convention Banquet, More Pleasures of Yesteryear, The History of Mystery, Children's Showtime, The Late Late Gala and International Magic.
Meet the performers, lecturers, hosts and special guests appearing at this convention.
Hungarian magician giving three Star Lecture sessions through the week (Red, White and Blue ticket sessions) and performing 'Magic from Hungary' with Helena in Saturday's International Magic.
Performs 'Magic from Hungary' alongside Mr Jupiter in Saturday's International Magic gala.
American close-up magician known as 'GOSH', introduced by Ted Whebell for Thursday's Star Lecture.
Of the Chavez College of Magic, gives Saturday's Star Lecture introduced by Eddie Dawes, and is among the evoking artistes in More Pleasures of Yesteryear.
Presents Saturday's Star Lecture 'A Host of Ideas', introduced by Peter Scarlett, and performs in Children's Showtime.
The world's most handcuffed man, escaping from the Houdini Bomb outside the Spa on Wednesday, and among the evoking artistes in More Pleasures of Yesteryear.
Performs in the cabaret at Wednesday's Civic Reception Ball.
Perform in the cabaret at Wednesday's Civic Reception Ball.
Introduces Wednesday afternoon's opening show, Scarborough Fayre.
Performs in Wednesday's opening show, Scarborough Fayre.
Performs at the drums in Scarborough Fayre.
Performs in Wednesday's opening show, Scarborough Fayre.
Performs in Wednesday's opening show, Scarborough Fayre.
Performs at the organ in Scarborough Fayre.
Appears in Friday's Late Late Gala.
Performs in Friday's Late Late Gala and has a stand at the Dealers' Magical Trade Fair.
Appears in Friday's Late Late Gala.
Presents Suitcase Circus in Friday's Late Late Gala.
Presents 'Sleightly Before Midnight' with Keith Fields after Saturday's Gala.
Presents 'Sleightly Before Midnight' with Simon Lovell after Saturday's Gala.
Master of Ceremonies for Saturday's International Magic gala.
Appear in Saturday's International Magic gala.
Appears in Saturday's International Magic gala.
Famous Swedish magician appearing in Saturday's International Magic gala.
Appears in Saturday's International Magic gala.
Appears in Saturday's International Magic gala.
Appears in Saturday's International Magic gala.
Compere and, with Jack Mayes, co-organiser of Saturday's Children's Showtime.
Co-organiser of Children's Showtime, performing with puppet Hairy Harry.
Performs in Saturday's Children's Showtime.
Performs in Children's Showtime and presents Mel Harvey Productions at the Dealers' Magical Trade Fair.
Presents 'More Pleasures of Yesteryear — In Town Tonight', chairs the History of Mystery Magic Collectors' Seminar, and introduces Saturday's Star Lecture by Dale Salwak.
Introduces Thursday's Star Lecture by Albert Goshman.
Introduces the Jupiter Star Lectures and Saturday's Ron Gilbert lecture, presents International Close-Up Magic, and edits the Souvenir Programme.
Organising Secretary of the Convention; introduces Friday's Star Lecture by Edwin Hooper and co-arranges Saturday's International Magic with Ali Bongo.
Presents Friday's Star Lecture, introduced by Jeffery Atkins.
Co-arranges and presents Saturday's International Magic with Jeffery Atkins, and designed this year's Souvenir Programme cover.
Among the evoking artistes in More Pleasures of Yesteryear, and contributes 'A Celebration of Maskelyne' to the History of Mystery seminar.
Contributes 'Davenport's Magic Sets' to Saturday's History of Mystery seminar.
Contributes 'Topological Impossibilities: Some Tricks with a Twist' to Saturday's History of Mystery seminar.
Among the evoking artistes in Friday's More Pleasures of Yesteryear.
Among the evoking artistes in Friday's More Pleasures of Yesteryear.
Among the evoking artistes in More Pleasures of Yesteryear; also a Dealers' Magical Trade Fair exhibitor.
Among the evoking artistes in Friday's More Pleasures of Yesteryear.
Appears courtesy of Mike Austin's Circus, Flamingoland.
Supported by Jon Marshall, Robert Jamieson and Steven Collison.
Supports The Tempests in More Pleasures of Yesteryear.
Supports The Tempests in More Pleasures of Yesteryear.
Supports The Tempests in More Pleasures of Yesteryear.
Chief Welfare Officer of British Ring No.25, and conducts Sunday's Convention Service.
President of British Ring No.25; officially opens the Convention on Wednesday and presents the Awards on Friday night.
Introduces Friday's Late Late Gala.
International President of the I.B.M.; arranges the Dealers' Demonstrations and the Dealers' Magical Trade Fair with Doug Jones, and proposes the toast to the British Ring at the Convention Banquet.
Co-arranges the Dealers' Demonstrations and the Dealers' Magical Trade Fair with Tony Shelley.
Installed as the new President of British Ring No.25 on Sunday.
Browse shows, lectures, competitions, workshops and social events day by day.
Explore the lectures and specialist sessions in the programme.
Red Ticket Session
Introduced by Peter Scarlett. Only holders of a Red Ticket will be admitted to this session.
Introduced by Ted Whebell.
Introduced by Jeffery Atkins.
White Ticket Session
Introduced by Peter Scarlett. Only holders of a White Ticket will be admitted to this session.
Chavez College of Magic
Eddie Dawes introduces Dale Salwak of the Chavez College of Magic.
Blue Ticket Session
Introduced by Peter Scarlett. Only holders of a Blue Ticket will be admitted to this session.
Introduced by Peter Scarlett.
Competition information, entry details, rules, timings and locations.
Awarded to the dealer presenting the most attractive stand at the Dealers' Magical Trade Fair. Historically also known as the Craig Trophy / Craig Cup.
Judged during Convention week; awarded for the best-presented dealer stand at the Trade Fair.
Arranged by Mike Gancia, held in the Spa Ocean Room. Chairman of the Judges: Tony Shelley.
Awarded for the Zina Bennett Trophy.
Organised by John Palfreyman. Running order of competitors: 1. Andy (Coulsdon), 2. Tarot (Aintree), 3. Brian Jeffery (Erskine), 4. Danielle (Driffield), 5. David Rawson (Plymouth), 6. Alex Taylor (Milstead), 7. Tony Christian & Dawn (Leicester), 8. Ali Cardabra (London), 9. Sue Jayne (Whitley Bay), 10. Stephen Ford (Hayes), 11. King Tut An' Khamun (Bradford), 12. June Leith (Thurso), 13. Pat & Allie (Birmingham), 14. Neil Roberts (Birmingham), 15. Rough & Smooth (Lewes). At the Organ: Keith Hurford. At the Drums: Bernard McGovern. Stage Manager: Ron Langhorn. Timekeeper: Tony Brooks.
1. THE NEW SILVER BRITISH RING SHIELD and Cash Prize — awarded for the most entertaining magic act, and is held for one year. 2. THE CONVENTIONEERS TROPHY — the greatest originality shown in effect, method or presentation, held for one year. 3. THE CRAIG TROPHY — for the performance by a lady magician who, in the opinion of the judges, is worthy of this prize, and is held for one year. THEO SPEAKER CUP and Cash Prize for runner-up. THIRD PRIZE — Cash Prize and Silver Wand presented by Alastair. TOM HARRIS CUP (Comedy), donated by Tom Harris. DITTIA SHIELD (Manipulation). Chairman of the Judges: Eddie Dawes. Judges: Roger Crabtree (U.S.A.), Freddie Firth, Rene Whebell, Bill Lamb, Tommy Rowe, Keith Norton (Scarborough Conference Officer).
Discover the dealers, creators and magical suppliers attending the convention.
Betty, Ruth and Don of Magic Books by Post, Bedminster, Bristol — suppliers of arguably the world's largest range of English-language current magical literature, covering apparatus, balloons, biography, cards, children's, clowns, coins, close-up, escapes, illusions, mental, mathematical, promotion, platform, ropes, stage, impromptu, ventriloquism and psychic exposure.
Dave & Joy Shaw of Quality Props, Coventry — a wide range of first-class effects and illusions, and sole manufacturers and retailers of Propcorn.
British Ring Sales, Ferndown, Dorset — the Address Book, Personal Directory, British Ring embroidered blazer badges and I.B.M. ties in maroon or navy.
First-class English and American magic for inspection, from Repro Magic of Queenstown Road, London SW8.
The Supreme Magic Exhibition Stand, holders of the Mystic Craig Trophy — wonderful woodwork, marvellous metalwork, luxury leather goods, superb silk screen effects, and beautiful books and publications, plus the 600-page Supreme Magic Catalogue.
Find the buildings, halls, theatres and rooms used throughout the convention.
Celebrating the performers recognised through the British Ring competition programme.
The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
Dealers Trophy
Close-Up Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy
The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
Close-Up Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy
Close-Up Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy
The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield
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