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The final line up for the upcoming South Tyneside International Magic Festival has been announced.

South Tyneside International Magic Festival returns to South Shields on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2013.

Day one features a children’s show and lecture with Jimmy Carlo, a workshop with voice coach Simon Raybould, close-up sessions with Dani DaOrtiz, Charlie Frye, Rob James, Sylvester the Jester and Gaston and the choice of either a séance lecture by Dale Shrimpton or a question and answer session with Debbie McGee.

Day one concludes with an International Gala Show featuring a host of stars, including Paul Daniels and renowned puppeteer Scott Land, followed by an exclusive midnight performance by comedy spirit medium Ian D Montford, who recently began hosting his own show on BBC Radio 2.

Day two offers lectures by Charlie Frye, Graham P Jolley, living cartoon Sylvester the Jester, Gaston, Brian Sefton and John Archer.

John Archer also hosts another International Gala Show featuring performers from around the world.

Day three concludes the convention with lectures by Pete Turner and Scott Land and the opportunity for attendees to take part in a master class with Scott, Sylvester the Jester or Dani DaOrtiz.

Pre-arrivals on Thursday 7th March can attend an additional master class with Pete Turner.

All four days offer the opportunity for attendees to meet with various magic dealers from across the UK.

Tickets for the convention are £65 which includes entry to both International Gala shows, the midnight show and all lectures and close-up sessions.

Masterclasses incur an additional charge.

If you are looking for hotel accommodation near The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online.

Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation page of our website.

At the time of writing we have one room left for the South Tyneside International Magic Festival weekend.

Last online booking received
Tuesday 9th June 2026, 13:55 BST
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