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Its Day Two of the International Magic Convention. The numbers have swelled – there’s excitement in the air – it’s time for magic as we await the start of the close-up contest. And with a powerhouse judging panel that more closely resembles FISM – let’s hope the contestants are up to scratch ... judges include Gerrit Brengman, Domenico Dante, Obie O’Brien, Tonny van Rhee, Andy Nyman, Jackie McClements, Hank Moorehouse, Joan Caesar & Gay Ljundberg ... Beijing déjà-vu.
First competitor Rob James from the UK featured vanishing / appearing card cases – cards were selected and later found accompanied by a novel ‘laptop gag meter’ counting the gags in his show. Amusing and light hearted – he finished with a 4 Ace production to music and a fully sorted deck as his finale.
•• READ THE COMPLETE REPORT WITH PHOTO GALLERY AFTER THE JUMP••
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