WMA Meeting December 10th 2013
Everybody enjoyed the Christmas party, where we were entertained by Stu Ritchie and Marc Paul
WMA Meeting September 10th 2013
We had an excellent lecture from Diamond Jim Tyler. There was a lot of practical magic that we were shown.
WMA Meeting August 13th 2013
Competition Night. This was a 'friendly' competition between members, with non-magician guests being welcomed both as part of the audience and as judges.
Four cups were awarded. Chris Keyward was awarded three of them, the Close-Up competetition, the Stage competition, and the Audiences Choice cups, and Stu Ritchie was awarded the Comedy cup.
Chris, receiving one of his cups from Andy, the President.
Stu, receiving his cup from Andy.
WMA Meeting June 11th 2013
President's Night. We had one of the most entertaining lectures that we have had for ages. John Kimmons was billed to give a talk on entertaining children. Ah well, this makes us all children, as everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
First, we had knotted silks, using the power of 'I-wands'.
Then John showed us the character of his puppet.
Two volunteers were then chosen to be living dummies - sorry puppets
They were giving some answers that were most unexpected,
especially when Jon was singing "I'm a little teapot".
WMA Entertaining the AWS, June 4th 2013
The AWS venue has the advantage of a bar.
Jana opened with a short magic show and then the introductions of everyone else in turn.
Stuart, with comedy that went down well.
Peter did a floating ball, ropes, then a rope that went right through him!
Don (a surprise last minute addition - especially for him) with Thirteen, a trick which so baffled some of the AWS members that they asked him later how it was done.
Paul with coloured ropes, then suspending rice (and the spectators belief)
Derek, with Russian Roulette eggs
David, amazing everyone with card effects
Clive, making 3 predictions
And here are all the WMA entertainers.
WMA Meeting May 14th 201
Mike's audititon (pictured) preceeded a very entertaining friendly (?) competition between Jay and John's teams for the Harry Potter Cup. The prestigious trophy was won by John's team.
The Harry Potter Competition, two of the participants, and the two teams:
Bristol Day of Magic, at Weston-super-Mare May 12th 2013
There was a good turn-out from the WMA in attending the Bristol Day of Magic, a very popular Annual event, in spite of the difficult journey to get there. There was a good dealers hall,
and the lectures, including one by Joshua Jay (pictured) proved of interest.
WMA One Day Convention, 14th April 2013
In spite of the economic situation, the Convention was a great success.
The dealers hall was full while no talks were going on, and even then there were plenty of customers.
The refreshments were busy all day.
The lectures were well attended.
The close up sessions at lunchtime were well received.
The hall was full to capacity for the evening Gala show.
The dancers and acts made for an excellent show.
Blackpool Magicians Club Convention 22, 23 and 24 Feb 2013
Here are pictures of the two halls where the dealers are situated, the largest hall has one picture from each end.