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Conjuring up a magical treat for South Tyneside

Magicians and magic enthusiasts from around the globe are set to descend on South Tyneside in March for the International Magic Festival 2009.

The annual festival, which is now in its sixth year, will run from Monday 9 March to Sunday 15 March, taking in venues across the borough.

South Tyneside Council, The Customs House and Martin Duffy, past President of the Newcastle Magic Circle, have conjured up a line-up of top class magicians for the week-long event, including the likes of Paul Daniels and comedy compere Tim Vine.

Throughout the festival week, magicians will also be performing in schools and residential homes across the borough as part of the Magic in the Community programme. School performances will see magic being used to communicate important messages to the children including Stranger Danger, Road Safety, Healthy Eating and the Environment.

The 2009 festival will end with an in-depth three day Magic Convention, running at the Customs House from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March and featuring a mix of lectures and close-up sessions. Tickets for the convention, which attracts magic enthusiasts from around the world, will be priced at £65.

Karri Prinn at South Tyneside Council said: “The International Magic Festival is a fantastic event for South Tyneside. Over the past six years we have developed an outstanding reputation in the international magic community and have become one of the most talked about events in the UK.

“As a result, this year we have been able to attract some truly amazing performers and we are confident this will be the best festival yet for anyone who comes along.”

For more information about the South Tyneside International Magic Festival 2009, including a full list of events and admission charges, visit www.southtyneside.info/magicfestival.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .