A LIMERICK magician is planning to cast a spell on audiences in the Mid West when he hosts the first magic convention in the region in more than a decade.
Local magician Leon Anderson is set to present the Mid West Magic Convention and International Magic Show Extravaganza, featuring legendary magicians Jay Sankey (Canada) and Nick Locapo (USA), along with Craig Petty and Ryland Petty (The Kid Magician) from the UK.
Ireland’s Colm Dawson, Tiktok sensation Aidan Murphy, and Limerick’s own Leon also make up the bill.
Award-winning magician Leon said: “As Ireland’s first annual celebration of the art of magic in Ireland in over a decade, this is a significant moment for the country’s large community of magicians.
“The Midwest Magic Convention brings together magicians and magic enthusiasts from all over the world and features a diverse range of magic from close-up tricks to grand stage illusions to a Magic Marketplace where event goers can purchase tricks, books and other magical paraphernalia.
“The weekend concludes with a special magic show on the main stage at Treacy’s West County on the evening of Sunday 19th (November).” Leon says he hopes the convention will become an annual event in the Mid West calendar.
Danielle Devaney of the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau commented, “We are excited about supporting this international event along with our partners Fáilte Ireland and look forward to establishing it as an important annual event in the magic circle worldwide. It presents a great opportunity for people in Ireland to view and meet with magicians from home and abroad as they put on a collective demonstration of their magical talents.”
There will be free entry (excluding Gala evening) to the Mid-West Magic Convention for under 14s, who are accompanied by an adult, in what organisers hope will draw younger people to the world of magic. Visit www.midwestmagicconvention.com for ticket information and the Mid-West Magic Convention event schedule.
