Wednesday, May 2, 2007

16th Australian Magic Convention - March 24-27, 1978


This was the first convention I attended and it was organised by a committee headed by Kevin Robinson. A memorable moment was seeing Maurice Rooklyn perform his buzz saw illusion on the public show. Mark Glassborow also performed a chain escape in the freezing water of the hotel's outdoor pool.

VENUE: Glenview Hotel, St Leonard's

REGISTRATION COST: $40

NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS:

GUESTS:
David Nixon (UK), Ali Bongo (UK), Maurice Rooklyn.

DEALERS:

AWARDS:
Junior -
Quick Trick
- Loris Wilton
Stage -
Close Up
- Gerry McCreanor

LECTURERS: Ali Bongo, Maurice Rooklyn, Willie Kaye.

STAGE SHOW: Steve Walker (MC), John, Greg, Andrew & Karen, Willie Kaye, Kordel & partner, Ali Bongo, The Illusiones, Ali Kabah, Peter Rodda, Maurice Rooklyn

PICTURED BELOW: Ross Skiffington & Loris Wilton.

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