International festival of Magic 2005 will be held in Singapore. :huh: :D
Apparently a lot of stuff are still in the planning, even the registration fees have not been confirmed, but was told it will be between USD$100 - USD$200.
I am thinking of negotiating for discount rates group passes and we can all go as Singapore Magic Circle. B)
Interested? Please follow up post and we see what size group we are looking at. The more we have, the more likely we can get better discounts.

Check out the program schedule:

Thursday 24 Feb 05
15.00 - 17.00 Com Svc
19.00 - 21.30 Opening Circle & magical Dinner Party
22.00 - 24.00 Close-Up Magic Challenge

Friday, 25 Feb 05
11.00 - 13.30 Dealer's Room open
(*closes at 13.30 for lectures)

12.00 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 15.00 Magic Lecture
15.00 - 15.30 Break
15.30 - 17.00 Magic Lecture
17.00 - 19.30 Dealer's Room Open; Sharing Magic
18.30 - 19.30 Dinner
20.00 - 22.00 Magic Of Love
22.30 - 24.00 Late Night Lecture

Saturday, 26 Feb 05
11.00 - 13.30 Dealer's Room Open
(*closes at 13.30 for lectures)
12.00 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 15.00
Magic Lecture
15.00 - 15.30 Break
15.30 - 17.00 Magic Lecture
17.00 - 19.30 Dealer's Room Re-Open
18.00 - 19.30 Dinner
20.00 - 22.00 Asian Pro Magic Challenge
22.30 - 24.00 Late Night Lecture
24.00 onwards Nite Out

Sunday, 27 Feb 05
12.00 - 14.00 Dealer's Room Open
(*closes at 15.00 for lectures)
12.00 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 14.30 Dealer's Show
14.30 - 16.00 Magic Lecture
16.00 - 16.30 Break
16.30 - 18.00 Magic Lecture
18.00 - 19.30 Dealer's Room Re-Open
18.00 - 19.30 Dinner
20.00 - 22.00 All Star Magic Show & Award Ceremony
22.30 onwards Closing Ceremony
23.00 - 01.00 Dealer's Room last sale

And their press release:

"The most brilliant and talented magicians in Asia and beyond will congregate in Singapore for four supernatural days of the International Festival of Magic.

They will begin with a mysterious complex ceremony of the Opening of the Circle. In between esoteric lectures and workshops on their arcane art, they will browse through Dealers' Rooms -- "shopping malls" exclusively selling magic tools and props never found on humdrum superstore shelves.

In the evenings, they will sit back to enjoy the crème de la crème of the illusion fraternity in action -- Las Vegas magicians like The Great Tomsoni and Company who has received "Stage Magician of the Year" award by Hollywood-based Magic Castle and "Superstar of Magic" award from Society of American Magicians; heartthrob of Korea Lee Eun-Gyeol who has won awards in Las Vegas, Japan and Asia; and Jonathan and Charlotte Pendragon, who counts former American President Bill Clinton and the Queen of England and the Prince of Wales among their audience"

I am interest put me IN... :wub: hahahah maybe we can disgn our own T-shirt to let everyone know that we are from SMC hahahhaha :lol:

Hm... Very intresting.

I'm thinking of going. This means that I got to save $$ for the registration fees.

I wanna go! But who's coming? Max Maven? David Regal? Micheal Ammar? Wonders wonders wonders. A group T would be darn cool!

count me out lol... im in NS by that time... I HOPE NOT!!!

wah... so ex... sure hope the USD falls again by then to say... 1-1 heh... haha yes please do negotiate for better rates Morph!

illusionist... the suggestion for the t-shirt is a good one!

I don't think they'll have group discount. The only discount they give is when you're a student/ volunteer of their group. Last year, Singapore attendents paid S$200 which I think is very cheap. The convention consists of shows and lectures.

Last year, Mcbride, Maven & Eugene Burger were here, don't think they'll be here again.

What's the lectures like MagicDow? They cover specific topics and areas with specific objectives?
Or more like talks and seminar where they just share generally?
Are the lectures linked or individual? I dun think the registration fee include meals rite?

And how's the dealer's room? Local or international? Good stuff?

Each magician gave different lectures. Routines were taught and they also sold their lecture notes and effects.

Max Maven taught mental stuff and Mcbride taught card manupulations.

The dealers room were ok, a bit too small though. Daytona magic was there, all the standard stuff you can find on the net. Van Dorkummn's cups and balls was there, good but expensive cups.

No meals included, but the place is just beside a hawker centre and food is not an issue.

The next convention will be held at the same place as well, which is at Bukit Merah.

If you guys want to have a sense of what a lecture is about, Singapore IBM is having a lecture by Jay Scott Berry on the 30th Oct (Sat) at Bayview Inn at 730pm. The fee is $40 for non-members.

Haha I want to go go go go go!!!!
Hey, don't you have to be recommended by a magician, like a little referral before you can be part of the IBM? Actually, I'm only going if Huron is going.... and lecturing. Or taking part in the challenge. Set. The challenge...

Hurono

i also want to go.........................................................................

To be a member, you'll have to take a test after being an associate member for 6 months. You'll need someone to recommend membership though.

WOOHOO!!! Can't wait for IF '05... Count me in PLEASE! :lol: :lol: :lol: This is money I don't mind spending since it's a pretty rare event... It'd be REALLY COOL too if we all go as SINGAPORE MAGIC CIRCLE B)

i'm definately there....

haha jamkid is bakc in sg by that time!

yeah, i'll be back before xmas, :D

Jonathan and Charlotte Pendragon are coming!!!!! my god!!!! they are d best!!!!!!
Personally, i think Charlotte is d best female magician...their Metamorphosis was brilliant....u must not blink.....bill clinton's reaction was really funny, he didnt know wat hit him .......their Metamorphosis d fastest.

i went for the 2003IF......d gala night.....where was d last night. Jeff mcbride, his wife(wat's her name?), eugene burger put up a gd show. however, i was a bit disappointed......cos there quite a few breaks in betwwen,e.g. mcbride perform, then eugene burger, then mcbride.....no flow.....no card manipulations by mcbride too......except shooting d cards..... but mcbride was great with his miser dream....best ever. his mask act was also cool. i paid 18bucks for the one night show. they also conduct lectures till midnight.....magicians dun sleep....hahah. but paying 200 bucks for all d events is a bit expensive, cos u might not make it for all. just choose d ones u like.



yujie

...umm..from wat i remembered , Mc Bride did his full card manipulation act..plus his light act is awesome!!!! I spent a few days with him in vegas last year and went to his home...he has some incredible stuff besides his usuals...overall IF 2003 was a good convention...(need lots of $$$ and pple to run this kinda stuff) ...I am sure that 2005 will have a cool one with good line up of performers...Ill be there in 2005...

Just wondering..whos gonna do the competition this time?

Ciao...
Jeremy Pei

Its here! IF convention. Save your money now. 3 types of prices from $245 to $135. Venue is at York Hotel, to be confirmed at end of the week.

Yeah..... :)

Know if there's any chance of getting a discounted group booking?

opps.....i'm sorry.......i only went to the last night show.....missing out mcbride's card manipulation act...


btw...the prices seem a bit expensive. i remember i paid US$18 bucks for the gala night show. i think since IF2005 is held in york hotel, prices will be on the high end. IF2003 was held in the community center, & d prices for IF2003 are more flexible,i.e. u can choose which show u want to watch instead of buying a package to see all shows. i mean many of us will be working or studying, and could miss out some performances. anyway i can be wrong...as there might be flexible pricing after all. btw, dun go for d 3 tier, trust me.

Local IBM and SAM members get 15% discount. I think they might have group discount. For the price, this is a good deal. You have lectures and shows everyday. The programm starts at 1300 hrs to midnight. At least 3 lectures a day for 3 days. For those still in school, the main event is held on Fri to Sun. U.S. convention is much more expensive than what we're paying here.

Don't miss it.

yup, i fully agree with you. The organisers have a hard time in bringing this event right to our doorsteps and their efforts are greatly appreciated. Plus U.S. conventions are lot more expensive. however, i really do hope there will be a more flexible pricing package. some of the lectures & events are in the afternoon where most of us are studying or working. some of us maybe only free on saturday evening onwards, just like me :( . If i'm paying 135 bucks, but i know that most likely i will miss half of the event, then i think it will be not quite worthwhile for me.

IF 2003 was a great success. The main reason was that it was held at bukit merah community center, where there were lots of families bringing their kids to the event. It was more than just a magicial convention. Ordinary folks were watching magic performance for the first time. This time round a family of four will have to pay more than 400 bucks to see this event. i think it's more targetted towards the high end & corporate customers. but pls dun get me wrong. i would still love to go n ist tier seating is the way to go. but tat will be more than 200 bucks for me. :(

I'm sure they are going to sell show tickets to the public to help defray costs.

Even if you miss Fri, you will still have 2 days of magic to enjoy.

I'm gonna ask them to see if they would give us a group discount and under what condition.

In the meantime, can i have an indication of interest here for anyone that's interested in this event and getting the ticket with us so that I can have a rough gauge of how many tickets we will be getting?

Other than me...who?

Me Illusionist lol.. I will love to go .. :D

Here here... I believe this will be an eye opening event for magicians.

Its a must not miss event.

Count me in for the tickets. ^_^

go!!! by all means go!!!........i still remember danny cole's costume change performance......absolutely filled with laughter.......& 2 hrs of jeff mcbride's performance...wat more can you ask for. tis time around will be better, i'm sure. but i might have to give this event a miss as my final yr project's deadline is in feb.... :(

:rolleyes: Yes, I will like to go for the IF Magic 2005, pray that no ugent project on that month.

cant go :(

be back in australia by then :(

I'll definitely go for all 3 days... yup, will apply for leave if I have to. How's the discussion on group discounted tix coming along, Morphine? ^_^

I will definately be there but will miss the Competition Night!!!! Aiya...I accidentally book myself on a gig that night... :( ...Good Luck to all Competitors!!!

Unfortunately they are DAMN BAD at replying emails.
I will have to call them tmrw, hopefully can connect me with someone who wouldn't just brush me off.

B)

I wanna go... When is it/

24th to 27th feb 05. check the first post in this thread

Sorry. I just found the site. http://www.magicoflawrence.com/ Anyway what kind of tickets will it be? Package B(includes 2nd tier tickets to all show) seems okay to me.

I'm not too sure about that yet.
What i hope to do is see if they will give us a group discount if we get it all together...but they are horrible at checking their emails :(

really hope that i can be at this one ..hope my letter dosent come that early of not i have to eat 10 panaldol with motor oil to get out of camp

But if you do that, we'll have to carry you out on a stretcher to IF 05 dear... :rolleyes: Ok, will pray that you don't kena NS b4 it ok... :P *ohhhmmmm*

Just asking, when they right dinner in the schedule programme, does it mean they provide dinner? Also IF they do provide (IF), is it Halal Food?

Thanks A Lot