I.B.M. British Ring 24th Annual Convention 1960
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I.B.M. British Ring 24th Annual Convention 1960

The 24th Annual Convention of I.B.M. British Ring No.25, held in Hastings — the Ring’s return to the resort after its 1952 Convention — with the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair, the Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret, lectures by Edward Victor and Al Koran, Mystic Craig’s Colour/Sound Films, the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield, the Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy, Children’s Playtime and the Grand International Gala of Magic at the White Rock Pavilion.

21 September 1960 - 25 September 1960 Hastings, East Sussex
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Welcome to I.B.M. British Ring 24th Annual Convention 1960

The 24th Annual Convention of I.B.M. British Ring No.25 takes place 21st–25th September 1960 in Hastings, with the Queens Hotel as Convention Headquarters and the White Rock Pavilion and Pier Pavilion as the principal venues. Under the presidency of Wilfred Tyler, who welcomes every member and visitor on the Ring’s return visit following the success of the 1952 Convention — with a special welcome for those making their first visit to a Convention — with the Mayor of Hastings, Alderman C. Barfoot, sending his warm welcome and greetings from the International President, Harris A. Solomon, the week brings together overseas visitors from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Morocco, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden and the United States of America for “Wizard’s Meet” and “Getting to Know You” for newcomers, the International Cabaret, Close-Up Casino, the Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret, the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration and the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair, Edward Victor’s lecture “Magic of the Hands”, the Ladies’ Afternoon, the hospital shows, the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield, “Classics in the Modern Manner”, the Annual General Meeting, Mystic Craig’s Colour/Sound Films with Professor Jack Miller’s “Post Graduate Magic” and Jerry Andrus, the Convention Banquet and After Banquet Gala, Children’s Playtime, Al Koran’s lecture “Magic in the Subtle Manner”, the Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy, the Grand International Gala of Magic, the midnight New Era Magic Co. and Film Gala, and the Convention Service, closing on Sunday with the Cocktail Party and the Installation of Francis Haxton as the new President. The Harry Kaye Memorial Album will be on view at the Registration Desk throughout the Convention.

Convention Line-up

Meet the Artists

Meet the performers, lecturers, hosts and special guests appearing at this convention.

Wilfred Tyler

President · Annual General Meeting · Convention Banquet · Children’s Playtime
President / Annual General Meeting / Convention Banquet / Children’s Playtime

President of the British Ring, who warmly welcomes every member and visitor to the twenty-fourth Annual Convention on the Ring’s return visit to Hastings following the success of the 1952 Convention, with a special welcome for those making their first visit to a Convention. He chairs the Annual General Meeting, proposes the Loyal Toast and responds for the British Ring at the Banquet, and with Geoffrey Robinson arranges and presents Children’s Playtime in aid of the Pestalozzi Children’s Village Trust.

Francis Haxton

President-elect · Installation of New President · Close-Up Casino · Informal Magic · Convention Banquet
President-elect / Installation of New President / Close-Up Casino / Informal Magic / Convention Banquet

President-elect of the British Ring, who will be installed as the new President at the Queens Hotel on Sunday at 12.45pm. He organises the Close-Up Casino sessions (with Fred Lowe), Informal Magic at midnight on Thursday, the Micro Magic Competition and the Convention Banquet, performs in the Close-Up Casino and in “Classics in the Modern Manner”, and is among the artistes in the hospital shows.

William G. Stickland

International Gala of Magic · Convention Organisation
International Gala of Magic / Convention Organisation

Hon. Secretary of the British Ring, Organising Convention Secretary and International Vice President for Britain, whose arrangements make the Convention possible. With Jeffery Atkins he arranges the Grand International Gala of Magic at the White Rock Pavilion; he and Mrs. Poppy Stickland send greetings from “The Wand”, Ferndown, Dorset.

Jeffery Atkins

Registration · International Gala of Magic
Registration / International Gala of Magic

Hon. Treasurer of the British Ring (H. J. Atkins), Territorial Vice President of the I.B.M. for England and Registration Officer of the Convention. With Wm. G. Stickland he arranges the Grand International Gala of Magic; he and his wife Catherine, “not forgetting Sally”, send greetings to the Ring.

Eddie Dexter

Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair · Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration · Welfare Stand
Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair / Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration / Welfare Stand

Past President of the British Ring and Welfare Officer. With Tommy Rowe he directs the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair, “Your Shop Window”, and arranges the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration.

Tommy Rowe

Dealers’ Trade Fair · Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration · Micro Magic Competition · Cocktail Party
Dealers’ Trade Fair / Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration / Micro Magic Competition / Cocktail Party

Convention Committee member who, with Eddie Dexter, directs the Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair, and announces the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration. He competes in the Micro Magic Competition and, with Phyl Rowe, helps direct the Sunday Cocktail Party.

Paul Graham

Stage Management · Grand International Gala of Magic
Stage Management / Grand International Gala of Magic

Vice-President of the British Ring responsible for stage management, who introduces the international stars of magic at the Grand International Gala of Magic at the White Rock Pavilion.

Robert Johnson

Outside Attractions and Publicity
Outside Attractions and Publicity

Convention Committee member and Publicity Officer, who organises the Convention’s Outside Attractions and Publicity.

Geoffrey Robinson

Children’s Playtime · New Era Magic Co. · Hospital Shows
Children’s Playtime / New Era Magic Co. / Hospital Shows

Past President of the British Ring who introduces Children’s Playtime at the Pier Pavilion on Saturday, arranged and presented with Wilfred Tyler, and organises the midnight New Era Magic Co. (“It’ll be on the market soon!”). He is also among the artistes in the hospital shows.

Peter Warlock

Classics in the Modern Manner · Lectures · Souvenir Programme · Hospital Shows
Classics in the Modern Manner / Lectures / Souvenir Programme / Hospital Shows

Convention Committee member who introduces “Classics in the Modern Manner” in the Annexe of the White Rock Pavilion, and organises the lectures, the Souvenir Programme and the hospital shows. He also performs in the Close-Up Casino and, with Anne Warlock, in the After Banquet Gala.

Alastair

Shield Competition · International Cabaret
Shield Competition / International Cabaret

Organiser of the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield, which he introduces at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday; he also compĂšres the International Cabaret at the Queens Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. He and Shirley Ann, of 16 Orrishmere Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, send best wishes to all.

Alfred Gabriel

Shield Competition · Musical Arrangements · Hospital Shows
Shield Competition / Musical Arrangements / Hospital Shows

Convention Committee member and Musical Director for the Shield Competition, responsible for the Convention’s musical arrangements; he and Cecilia are also among the artistes in the hospital shows.

Jack Potter

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Convention Committee member and Timekeeper for the Competition for the British Ring Shield.

Cyro

Shield Competition · Children’s Playtime
Shield Competition / Children’s Playtime

Cyril Brighton (Cyro), Stage Manager for the Shield Competition and for Children’s Playtime.

Billy Russell

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Assistant to the Stage Manager for the Competition for the British Ring Shield. He and Mrs. Russell (Chien T’su), of 14 Park Row, Bristol 1, send greetings to old and new friends.

Roy Currie

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Assistant to the Stage Manager for the Competition for the British Ring Shield.

Roy Harrison

Children’s Playtime
Children’s Playtime

House Manager for Children’s Playtime at the Pier Pavilion.

Marjorie Robinson

Children’s Playtime
Children’s Playtime

Wardrobe Mistress for Children’s Playtime.

Capt. J. Turner

Convention Stewards · Getting to Know You
Convention Stewards / Getting to Know You

Chief Steward (Joe Turner), leading the official Convention Stewards, distinguished by arm bands: Bernard Brown, Terence J. Coates, Anthony List, Fred Davies, John Leckie, Peter Penwarden, Tom Fearon, Robert Read and Miss Sissie Entwisle. Newcomers to a British Ring Convention are asked to give their names to him at “Getting to Know You” on Wednesday.

The Reverend Michael Seacome

Convention Service · Annual General Meeting
Convention Service / Annual General Meeting

Ringer the Revd. Michael Seacome, M.A., A.R.C.M., Vicar of Barnwood, Gloucester, and member of the Gloucester Rotary Club, who conducts the undenominational Convention Service at the White Rock Pavilion on Sunday and acts as Returning Officer for the Annual General Meeting.

Les Downham

Convention Banquet
Convention Banquet

Toastmaster at the Convention Banquet at the Queens Hotel.

Professor E. Duployen

Honorary Interpreter · Shield Competition
Honorary Interpreter / Shield Competition

Dr. E. Duployen of Birmingham — “Mr. E” — Honorary Interpreter to the British Ring, whose services are at the disposal of any members or visitors requiring them when meeting visitors from abroad, and The Mechanical Man. He also competes as No. 18 (Birmingham) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield.

Poppy Stickland

Ladies’ Afternoon · Cocktail Party
Ladies’ Afternoon / Cocktail Party

Organiser of the Ladies’ Afternoon at the Queens Hotel and, with Phyl and Tommy Rowe, director of the Sunday Cocktail Party.

Phyl Rowe

Cocktail Party
Cocktail Party

Co-director, with Tommy Rowe and Poppy Stickland, of the Sunday Cocktail Party at the Queens Hotel.

George Smallwood

Giant Tombola · Welfare
Giant Tombola / Welfare

Organiser, with Jannie (Betty) Mensink, of the Giant Tombola, with total proceeds for the Benevolent Fund. He and Jannie Mensink hope your Convention will be made brighter by winning a valuable prize on the Tombola Stall.

Jannie (Betty) Mensink

Giant Tombola
Giant Tombola

Organiser, with George Smallwood, of the Giant Tombola for the Benevolent Fund.

Ted Beal

Close-Up Casino
Close-Up Casino

Stage Manager for the Close-Up Casino sessions.

Fred Lowe

Close-Up Casino
Close-Up Casino

Co-organiser, with Francis Haxton, of the Close-Up Casino sessions.

Mystic Craig

Dealers’ Trophy · Colour/Sound Films · Film Gala · Craig’s Surprise
Dealers’ Trophy / Colour/Sound Films / Film Gala / Craig’s Surprise

Of “Fashions-in-Magic”, from the U.S.A.: presenter of the Dealers’ Trophy for the most attractive stand at the Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair, of “Craig’s Surprise” at the Banquet (a handsome gift for the holder of the menu with the lucky number), and of his sensational colour/sound films exclusive to the British Ring Convention, including Professor Jack Miller’s “Post Graduate Magic”. With Will Norman he presents the midnight Film Gala.

Will Norman

Film Gala · Children’s Playtime · Hospital Shows
Film Gala / Children’s Playtime / Hospital Shows

The Juggling Funster, who presents the Film Gala with Mystic Craig, appears in Children’s Playtime, and leads the clowns who aid the hospital shows. Will sends greetings from 1 Barrow Road, Quorn, Leics., with good luck and better health to the Ring’s sick members.

Henry Francis

Convention Banquet
Convention Banquet

President of the Order of the Magi, Manchester, who proposes the toast to the County Borough of Hastings at the Banquet.

Victor Peacock

Convention Banquet · Classics in the Modern Manner
Convention Banquet / Classics in the Modern Manner

Proposes the toast to The Ladies and Visitors at the Banquet and is among the artistes in “Classics in the Modern Manner”.

John Burton

Director of Entertainments, Hastings · Shield Competition
Director of Entertainments, Hastings / Shield Competition

Director of Entertainments for the County Borough of Hastings (F.I.M.E.M.), in charge of the White Rock Pavilion and Pier Pavilion, who sits on the judging panel for the Shield Competition.

A. K. Vint

Entertainment and Publicity Manager, Hastings
Entertainment and Publicity Manager, Hastings

Entertainment and Publicity Manager for the County Borough of Hastings, thanked by the President for the town’s co-operation.

L. Bull

Dealers’ Trophy
Dealers’ Trophy

Display Manager for Messrs. Plummers Ltd., Hastings, who judges the Dealers’ Trophy on Wednesday 21st September at 5.30pm.

Gifford Boyd

Official Photographer
Official Photographer

Official Photographer to the Convention.

Alderman C. Barfoot

Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret · Convention Banquet
Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret / Convention Banquet

The Mayor of Hastings, who with the Mayoress, Mrs. Barfoot, gives the Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret at the White Rock Pavilion on Wednesday evening. His message in the souvenir programme extends a very warm welcome to the British Ring and recalls its previous visit to the town; he responds to the toast to the County Borough of Hastings at the Banquet and invites overseas visitors to meet him at the Town Hall on Saturday at 11am.

Harris A. Solomon

Message from the International President
Message from the International President

International President of the I.B.M., whose message conveys the heartfelt good wishes of the Officers, Board of Trustees and members to the Ring’s British brothers.

Jimmy Rogers

Grand International Gala of Magic
Grand International Gala of Magic

With His Disappearing Doves, in the Grand International Gala of Magic at the White Rock Pavilion.

Lester

Grand International Gala of Magic · First British Appearance
Grand International Gala of Magic / First British Appearance

Bengt Nilsson, the prize-winning Swedish manipulator, making his first British appearance in the Grand International Gala of Magic.

Ron Viggers

Grand International Gala of Magic
Grand International Gala of Magic

Television’s Novelty Juggler, in the Grand International Gala of Magic.

Carboni & Carbonita

Grand International Gala of Magic · First Appearance in England
Grand International Gala of Magic / First Appearance in England

Sven Kindsom and Carbonita, the young Swedish illusionists, making their first appearance in England in the Grand International Gala of Magic.

Al Koran

Lecture · Grand International Gala of Magic
Lecture / Grand International Gala of Magic

Direct from his successful T.V. series in which he invited you to mystery: “The World’s Fastest Mind Reader” in the Grand International Gala of Magic, and the lecturer in “Magic in the Subtle Manner” at the White Rock Pavilion on Saturday at 11am.

Ralph Hall and Mollie

Grand International Gala of Magic
Grand International Gala of Magic

Winners of the British Ring Shield in 1959, presenting “Simply Magic” in the Grand International Gala of Magic.

Jay Palmer & Doreen

Grand International Gala of Magic · Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Grand International Gala of Magic / Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

The International Comedy Stars, presenting “A Lad and His Lamp” in the Grand International Gala of Magic.

Mila Trnka

Grand International Gala of Magic · Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Grand International Gala of Magic / Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

From Czechoslovakia, presenting “Magic Nocturno” in the Grand International Gala of Magic.

Clifford Stanton

Grand International Gala of Magic
Grand International Gala of Magic

Presenting “Personalities on Parade” in the Grand International Gala of Magic.

Roberto & Hella

Grand International Gala of Magic · First Appearance in England
Grand International Gala of Magic / First Appearance in England

The Novelty Dutch Magicians, making their first appearance in England in the Grand International Gala of Magic.

Edward Victor

Lecture · “Magic of the Hands”
Lecture / “Magic of the Hands”

Britain’s most distinguished master of Sleight of Hand and author of ‘Magic of the Hands’, ‘More Magic of the Hands’ and ‘Further Magic of the Hands’, who lectures at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 2.15pm.

Professor Jack Miller

Film Lecture · “Post Graduate Magic”
Film Lecture / “Post Graduate Magic”

The famous award-winning lecturer, seen in Mystic Craig’s sensational colour/sound film of his lecture “Post Graduate Magic” (1Âœ hours running time), exclusive to the British Ring Convention.

Jerry Andrus

Colour/Sound Film
Colour/Sound Film

Seen in an outstanding film in colour and sound, with new effects not previously seen, performed by one of America’s greatest close-up magicians.

Harold Taylor

Civic Reception Cabaret · After Banquet Gala
Civic Reception Cabaret / After Banquet Gala

“The Witty Wizard”: cabaret artist at the Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret on Wednesday and compùre of the After Banquet Gala on Friday.

Vanity Fayre

Civic Reception Cabaret
Civic Reception Cabaret

London’s Leading Cabaret, appearing at the Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret.

Ray Elgar and His Orchestra

Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret
Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret

Provides the music for dancing at the Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret (evening dress).

J. L. Pretty Trio

Wizard’s Meet
Wizard’s Meet

Musical selections at “Wizard’s Meet” and afternoon tea at the Queens Hotel.

Eugene and His Serenaders

Gala · After Banquet Gala · Children’s Playtime
Gala / After Banquet Gala / Children’s Playtime

Overture and music for the Grand International Gala of Magic, the After Banquet Gala and Children’s Playtime.

Selwyn

After Banquet Gala
After Banquet Gala

Presenting “Jest Magic” in the After Banquet Gala.

Anne Warlock

After Banquet Gala
After Banquet Gala

Appears with Peter Warlock in the After Banquet Gala.

Carolyn Trask

After Banquet Gala · Ladies’ Afternoon · Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
After Banquet Gala / Ladies’ Afternoon / Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

First National President of Magigals and a Founder Member, visiting from the U.S.A. with Dr. Victor Trask. She presents Magic and a talk on “Magigals” at the Ladies’ Afternoon and appears with her magic in the After Banquet Gala.

George Oetting

After Banquet Gala · Hospital Shows · Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
After Banquet Gala / Hospital Shows / Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Lt. George Oetting, U.S.A.A.F. (“Dr. Presto”), visiting from the U.S.A., who appears in the After Banquet Gala and is among the artistes in the hospital shows.

Trevor George

After Banquet Gala
After Banquet Gala

Presents Billie in their own original presentation of her Amazing Memory in the After Banquet Gala.

Geoffrey Buckingham

Shield Competition · After Banquet Gala · Classics in the Modern Manner
Shield Competition / After Banquet Gala / Classics in the Modern Manner

The International Manipulator and winner of the Grand Prix, Paris 1951: appears in the After Banquet Gala, takes part in “Classics in the Modern Manner”, and is Chairman of the judges for the Competition for the British Ring Shield.

Alan Alan

After Banquet Gala
After Banquet Gala

The International Escapologist, in the After Banquet Gala.

Arthur Jenkins

International Cabaret · Welcome to Our Irish Visitors
International Cabaret / Welcome to Our Irish Visitors

Hon. Treasurer of the Irish Ring No. 85, I.B.M. (Merlin the Mystic, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland), who sends greetings to the British Ring and appears in the International Cabaret.

Bertram Millidge

International Cabaret
International Cabaret

Of the British Ring (Nottingham), appearing in the International Cabaret.

Dr. Victor Trask

International Cabaret · Convention Banquet · Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
International Cabaret / Convention Banquet / Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

I.B.M. and International Ambassador of Goodwill of the Society of American Magicians, visiting from the U.S.A. with Carolyn Trask. He appears in the International Cabaret and proposes the toast to the British Ring at the Banquet.

Uffe Rasmussen

International Cabaret · Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
International Cabaret / Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

President of the Magic Circle, Denmark, appearing in the International Cabaret.

Claude Rix

International Cabaret · Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
International Cabaret / Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Visiting from France and appearing in the International Cabaret.

Ernest Wethered

Close-Up Casino
Close-Up Casino

Ernest Wethered, O.B.E., Past President of the British Ring, performing in the Close-Up Casino sessions.

John Ramsay

Close-Up Casino
Close-Up Casino

Past President of the British Ring, performing in the Close-Up Casino sessions.

Gus Southall

Close-Up Casino
Close-Up Casino

Performing in the Close-Up Casino sessions.

Jack Avis

Close-Up Casino · Classics in the Modern Manner
Close-Up Casino / Classics in the Modern Manner

Performing in the Close-Up Casino sessions and in “Classics in the Modern Manner”.

John Holland

Close-Up Casino
Close-Up Casino

Performing in the Close-Up Casino sessions.

Claude Manley

Close-Up Casino · Micro Magic Competition
Close-Up Casino / Micro Magic Competition

Performing in the Close-Up Casino sessions and competing in the Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy. Claude sends greetings with “Magic in the Manley Way” from 71 Wedderburn Road, Barking, Essex.

George Blake

Shield Competition · Close-Up Casino
Shield Competition / Close-Up Casino

Convention Committee member who sits on the judging panel for the Shield Competition and performs in the Close-Up Casino sessions.

Howard Peters

Close-Up Casino · Shield Competition
Close-Up Casino / Shield Competition

Competes as No. 23 (East Croydon) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield on Thursday evening, and performs in the Close-Up Casino sessions.

Alex Elmsley

Close-Up Casino · Classics in the Modern Manner
Close-Up Casino / Classics in the Modern Manner

Performing in the Close-Up Casino sessions and in “Classics in the Modern Manner”.

Bill Vasenic

Close-Up Casino
Close-Up Casino

Performing in the Close-Up Casino sessions.

Frank Boynett

Classics in the Modern Manner
Classics in the Modern Manner

Convention Committee member performing in “Classics in the Modern Manner”.

Devano

Classics in the Modern Manner
Classics in the Modern Manner

Performing in “Classics in the Modern Manner”.

Ron McMillan

Classics in the Modern Manner
Classics in the Modern Manner

Performing in “Classics in the Modern Manner”.

Sam Patience

Classics in the Modern Manner
Classics in the Modern Manner

At the piano for “Classics in the Modern Manner”.

Percy Press

Hospital Shows · Children’s Playtime
Hospital Shows / Children’s Playtime

“Uncle Percy Press”, appearing in the hospital shows and in Children’s Playtime with some of his fun and games.

Harry and Marjorie Fletcher

Hospital Shows
Hospital Shows

Appearing in the hospital shows.

Ken Green

Hospital Shows
Hospital Shows

Appearing in the hospital shows.

Tom Harris

Hospital Shows · Children’s Playtime · Tom Harris Cup
Hospital Shows / Children’s Playtime / Tom Harris Cup

Appearing in the hospital shows and in Children’s Playtime as “Uncle Tom Harris”, and donor of the Tom Harris Cup (Comedy) and £5 cash prize for the Shield Competition. He and Mrs. Harris, of 39 Brayfield Road, Littleover, Derby, send greetings to magical friends all over the world.

‘Mo’ Howarth

Hospital Shows
Hospital Shows

Appearing in the hospital shows.

Vernon Jackson

Hospital Shows · Children’s Playtime
Hospital Shows / Children’s Playtime

Appearing in the hospital shows and presenting The Amazing Jacko in Children’s Playtime.

Michael Rich

Hospital Shows
Hospital Shows

Appearing in the hospital shows.

John Salisse

Hospital Shows
Hospital Shows

Appearing in the hospital shows.

Reg Walbridge

Hospital Shows
Hospital Shows

Appearing in the hospital shows.

Masko

Hospital Shows · Children’s Playtime
Hospital Shows / Children’s Playtime

J. R. Askew, one of the clowns who aid the hospital shows and take part in the interruptions in Children’s Playtime. Masko and his lady send best wishes from 18 Palmerston Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham 11.

E. Jackson-Laurie

Hospital Shows · Children’s Playtime
Hospital Shows / Children’s Playtime

Trixo, one of the clowns who aid the hospital shows and take part in the interruptions in Children’s Playtime. He and Mrs. Jackson-Laurie (Laurie & Win) are joined by their bob-tailed bunny assistant “Dandy” in sending greetings.

Fred Castle

Children’s Playtime · Micro Magic Competition
Children’s Playtime / Micro Magic Competition

Appearing in Children’s Playtime and competing in the Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy.

Fred Barton and Jean

Children’s Playtime
Children’s Playtime

The Northern Funsters, in Children’s Playtime.

Elizabeth

Children’s Playtime
Children’s Playtime

Presenting “Ladylike Magic” in Children’s Playtime.

Johnny Geddes

Children’s Playtime
Children’s Playtime

“The biggest ‘dope’ in Magic”, in Children’s Playtime.

Robert Swadling

Shield Competition · Micro Magic Competition
Shield Competition / Micro Magic Competition

Of Oxford (listed in the programme as R. B. Swadling), who competes as No. 1 in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 4.30pm and in the Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy on Saturday. His greeting, “Catch as Catch-Can”, gives his address as 35 Besselsleigh Road, Nr. Abingdon, Berks.

Chris Upton

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 2 (St. Leonards) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 4.30pm.

Clare Field

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 3 (East Grinstead) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 4.30pm.

Robert West

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 4 (Doncaster) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 4.30pm.

Brian & Betty Le Slie

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 5 (Harrogate) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 4.30pm. Brian and Betty Le Slie appear with their Magical Parrakeets.

Arturo

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 6 (Hull) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 4.30pm.

Ian Stuart

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 7 (Harrogate) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 4.30pm.

Helen Strachan

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 8 (Sutton Coldfield) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm.

Mal Williams

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 9 (Chester) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm.

Peter Scarlett

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 10 (West Worthing) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm.

Dennis Gardner

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 11 (Nottingham) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm. Dennis Gardner and Dorothy, presenting “Moments of Magic”, send their greetings from Carlton, Nottingham.

Larry Spencer

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 12 (Clacton) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm.

McFall McKee and Johnny

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 13 (Manchester) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm.

John Barlow

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 14 (Reading) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm.

Sly-Smith

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 15 (Cheadle Hulme) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm. Sly-Smith, “Magic for every occasion”, of 12 Longmeadow, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Cheshire, sends best wishes and greetings.

Hubert Caddy

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 16 (Hove) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm. Hubert Caddy, Entertainer, also competes in the Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy and welcomes callers on Saturdays at his open house, 41 Waterloo Street, Hove.

Ronald Gadd and Joan

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 17 (London) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm.

Norman Stone

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 19 (Cranleigh) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm. Norman and Marguerite Stone, “and Doves”, of Cranleigh, Surrey, send greetings and best wishes.

Madge E. Kwand

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 20 (Birmingham) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm. Madge E. Kwand, “The Merry Magicienne”, of Birmingham, sends greetings.

Stuart Good

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 21 (Sheffield) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm.

David Haggarty

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 22 (Paisley) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm. David Haggarty, “Deception Most Deliberate”, of Paisley, sends greetings to all Ringers.

Charlie Spratt

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Competes as No. 24 (Prudhoe) in the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion on Thursday at 7.45pm.

Stanley Hammond

Micro Magic Competition
Micro Magic Competition

Competes in the Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy in the Ballroom of the Queens Hotel on Saturday at 2.30pm.

Arthur Setterington

Micro Magic Competition
Micro Magic Competition

Competes in the Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy in the Ballroom of the Queens Hotel on Saturday at 2.30pm.

Elizabeth Warlock

Micro Magic Competition
Micro Magic Competition

Competes in the Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy in the Ballroom of the Queens Hotel on Saturday at 2.30pm.

Haakon Edeling

Shield Competition · Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Shield Competition / Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Visiting from Denmark and sitting on the judging panel for the Competition for the British Ring Shield.

Max Henry

Shield Competition · Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Shield Competition / Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

President of the Magic Circle of Belgium (Ghent), visiting from Belgium and sitting on the judging panel for the Competition for the British Ring Shield.

Peter Newcombe

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Sits on the judging panel for the Competition for the British Ring Shield.

Archie Tear

Shield Competition
Shield Competition

Past President of the British Ring and a judge in the Shield Competition. He and Constance Tear send greetings from Wellingborough, Northants.

Henk Vermeyden

Shield Competition · Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Shield Competition / Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

President of F.I.S.M., visiting from Holland and sitting on the judging panel for the Competition for the British Ring Shield.

Charles Wicks

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

International Vice President of the I.B.M. for Australia and President of the Melbourne Ring, once again bringing greetings from Australia.

Claude Isbeque (Klingsor)

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Secretary of the Cercle Belge d’Illusionisme, visiting from Belgium.

Walter Muller

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Chairman of the 1961 F.I.S.M. International Congress Committee, visiting from Belgium; he responds to the toast to The Ladies and Visitors at the Banquet. The 1961 F.I.S.M. Congress will be held at Liùge, 6th–10th September.

Dubois d’Enghien

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Visiting from Belgium.

Mrs. Madge Howard

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

A hearty welcome to Canada.

Miels Staalo

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Visiting from Denmark.

Aage Rasmussen

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Secretary of the Magic Circle, Denmark, visiting from Denmark.

Pierre Moello

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Visiting from France.

H. Ducoo

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Visiting from Morocco.

H. R. Von Heldt

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Visiting from Germany.

L. D. Olsen

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

A hearty welcome to New Zealand.

Eric J. Commerford

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Secretary of the Cape Magicians’ Circle, visiting from South Africa.

Donald Robertson

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Visiting from the U.S.A.

Alma Pringle

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

Junior Past President of Magigals and a member of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, visiting from the U.S.A. with Leonard Pringle. She presents Magic and a talk on “Magigals” at the Ladies’ Afternoon.

Leonard A. Pringle

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors
Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

“Al” Pringle of Los Angeles, a member of the I.B.M., the S.A.M., the Pasadena Magicians Guild and the Board of Governors of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, visiting from the U.S.A. with Alma Pringle.

John G. O’Donoghue

Welcome to Our Irish Visitors
Welcome to Our Irish Visitors

Of the Irish Ring, I.B.M., visiting from Ireland.

Miss N. McLoughlin

Welcome to Our Irish Visitors
Welcome to Our Irish Visitors

Of the Irish Ring, I.B.M., visiting from Ireland.

Harry Pobjoy

Welcome to Our Irish Visitors
Welcome to Our Irish Visitors

President of the Irish Ring, I.B.M., visiting from Ireland.

Robert McVeigh

Welcome to Our Irish Visitors
Welcome to Our Irish Visitors

Past President of the Irish Ring, I.B.M., visiting from Ireland.

Christopher Woodward

Welcome to Our Irish Visitors
Welcome to Our Irish Visitors

Vice-President of the Irish Ring, I.B.M., visiting from Ireland.

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Wednesday 21 September 1960
TBC

Registration Desks Open

General Jeffery Atkins Queens Hotel Registration Office
Two Registration Desks are open at Convention Headquarters (Queens Hotel) throughout the Convention — one for delegates who have previously registered, the other for registrants at the Convention. Events are announced on the fixture boards at the Registration Office, with a blackboard for any alterations or special announcements. Official Convention Stewards (distinguished by arm bands) are on duty and particularly anxious to assist newcomers. Please wear your Convention badge: “Admission only by badge” will be strictly enforced. Professor E. Duployen, Honorary Interpreter to the British Ring, will be present.
TBC

Harry Kaye Memorial Album

Other Queens Hotel Registration Office
This album will be on view at the Registration Desk and all members and visitors are invited to record their names in it as a token of respect and remembrance of the Ring’s revered late brother Ringer, Harry Kaye.
09:30
to 18:00

Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair Opens

Dealer Eddie Dexter White Rock Pavilion Lower Hall
“Your Shop Window” — Direction: Eddie Dexter and Tommy Rowe, in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Opening times: Wednesday 9.30am–6pm, then 9pm–11pm; Thursday 9.30am–8.30pm; Friday from 11.30am (to allow member dealers to attend the A.G.M.), closing at 6.30pm to allow attendance at the Banquet; Saturday 9.30am–8.30pm; Sunday 9am until midday. Exhibiting: Inzani-Henley Magic Co., Oscar Oswald, Harry Stanley, Cliff Lount, Wizards Den, Supreme Magic, Jack Hughes, Corinda, Val Andrews, Chas. Fitness, Witchcraft Magic, Theatrical Supplies, Murray, George Jenness, “Klingsor”, East London Magical Supplies and L. Davenport & Co. Each year dealers go to considerable expense to present their exhibitions, and many exclusives will be on show for the first time.
09:30

Welfare Stand

Other Eddie Dexter White Rock Pavilion Lower Hall
Situated in the Dealers’ Trade Fair: dozens of novelties at very reasonable prices, and you will not be badgered or pressed to buy. All proceeds go to the Welfare Fund. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
15:15

Wizard’s Meet

Social J. L. Pretty Trio Queens Hotel
At the Queens Hotel at 3.15pm: musical selections by the J. L. Pretty Trio and afternoon tea. Followed by “Getting to Know You” — the occasion where the Ring would like to meet ALL NEWCOMERS to a British Ring Convention, who are requested to give their names to the Head Steward, Joe Turner.
16:15

International Cabaret

Show Alastair Queens Hotel
At the Queens Hotel at 4.15pm, compĂšred by Alastair, with Arthur Jenkins (I.B.M., Ireland), Bertram Millidge (I.B.M., British Ring), Dr. Victor Trask (I.B.M., U.S.A.), Uffe Rasmussen (I.B.M., Denmark) and Claude Rix (France).
17:15

Close-Up Magic

Show Francis Haxton Queens Hotel Edinburgh Suite
Close-Up Casino, first session, at 5.15pm in the Edinburgh Suite of the Queens Hotel, organised by Francis Haxton and Fred Lowe, with the performers Ernest Wethered, John Ramsay, Gus Southall, Jack Avis, John Holland, Claude Manley, George Blake, Howard Peters, Alex Elmsley, Bill Vasenic, Peter Warlock and Francis Haxton. Stage Manager: Ted Beal. Admission by ticket.
17:30

Dealers’ Trophy Adjudication

Competition L. Bull White Rock Pavilion Lower Hall
Judging of the Dealers’ Trophy, presented by Mystic Craig for the most attractive stand at the Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair. Judge: L. Bull, Esq., Display Manager for Messrs. Plummers Ltd., Hastings. Present holders: Supreme Magic Co.
20:00
to 23:59

Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret

Social Alderman C. Barfoot White Rock Pavilion
Given by His Worship the Mayor and Mayoress of Hastings, Alderman and Mrs. C. Barfoot, at the White Rock Pavilion, 8pm to 12 midnight. Reception 8pm–8.30pm: with the kind permission of the Mayor and Mayoress our overseas visitors will be introduced at this function. Dancing to the music of Ray Elgar and His Orchestra. Evening dress. Cabaret: Harold Taylor, “The Witty Wizard”, and “Vanity Fayre”, London’s Leading Cabaret.
20:00

Tombola for the Benevolent Fund

Other George Smallwood White Rock Pavilion
Support the tombola at the Civic Reception and the Giant Tombola arranged by George Smallwood and Jannie (Betty) Mensink. Total proceeds for the Benevolent Fund.
Thursday 22 September 1960
TBC

Hospital Shows

Other Peter Warlock
Patients in the wards of St. Helen’s, Eversfield Chest and Royal East Surrey hospitals will be entertained by Percy Press, Harry and Marjorie Fletcher, Alfred and Cecilia Gabriel, Ken Green, Tom Harris, Francis Haxton, Reg. Walbridge, ‘Mo’ Howarth, Vernon Jackson, George Oetting, Geoffrey Robinson, Michael Rich and John Salisse, aided by the clowns Will Norman, J. R. Askew (Masko) and E. Jackson-Laurie (Trixo). The hospital shows are organised by Peter Warlock. Will these helpers please assemble and be ready to depart from the entrance of the Queen’s Hotel. (The souvenir programme does not state the day or time of the hospital shows; they are shown here on Thursday afternoon.)
09:45
to 12:45

Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration

Dealer Tommy Rowe White Rock Pavilion Pavilion Theatre
Arranged by Eddie Dexter and Tommy Rowe in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre; announcer: Tommy Rowe. Order and times of appearance: 9.45 East London Magical Supplies; 9.56 Cliff Lount; 10.07 The Wizards Den; 10.18 Oscar Oswald; 10.29 Supreme Magic; 10.40 Witchcraft Magic; 10.51 Val Andrews; 11.02 Harry Stanley; (5 minutes only break); 11.17 Corinda; 11.28 Davenport & Co.; 11.39 Theatrical Supplies; 11.50 Jack Hughes; 12.01 “Klingsor”; 12.12 Murray; 12.23 Chas. Fitness; 12.34 Izani–Henley Studio of Magic. Each demonstrator is allowed 10 minutes; a warning bell will be sounded at 9 minutes and the curtains drawn at that time. The curtain rises promptly, so please be seated in good time.
14:15

Lecture: Edward Victor — “Magic of the Hands”

Lecture Edward Victor White Rock Pavilion
At the White Rock Pavilion at 2.15pm: a lecture by Britain’s most distinguished master of Sleight of Hand, author of ‘Magic of the Hands’, ‘More Magic of the Hands’ and ‘Further Magic of the Hands’. Mr. Victor will show how with the most simple accessories the magician can obtain the most miraculous results.
14:30

Ladies’ Afternoon: The Magic of Make-up

Social Poppy Stickland Queens Hotel Ballroom
In the Ballroom of the Queens Hotel at 2.30pm: the ladies will be given a special demonstration by a representative of Messrs. Yardley & Co. Ltd., 33 Bond Street, W.1. Magic and a talk on “Magigals” by Alma Pringle (Junior Past President) and Carolyn Trask (Founder Member and First National President); an exhibition of entries for the Hat Trimming, Embroidery and Knitwear Competition; afternoon tea. Organised by Poppy Stickland. Support the Giant Tombola, arranged by George Smallwood and Jannie (Betty) Mensink — total proceeds for the Benevolent Fund.
16:30
to 18:00

Competition for the British Ring Shield — First Session

Competition Alastair White Rock Pavilion
Alastair introduces the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield at the White Rock Pavilion, commencing at 4.30pm until 6.00pm with entrants 1–7: R. B. Swadling (Oxford); Chris Upton (St. Leonards); Clare Field (East Grinstead); Robert West (Doncaster); Brian & Betty Le Slie (Harrogate); Arturo (Hull); Ian Stuart (Harrogate). Judges: Geoffrey Buckingham (Chairman), George Blake, J. Burton (Director of Entertainments, Hastings), Haakon Edeling, Max Henry, Peter Newcombe, Archie Tear and Henk Vermeyden. Stage Manager: Cyro. Assistants: Billy Russell and Roy Currie. Musical Director: Alfred Gabriel. Timekeeper: Jack Potter.
19:45

Competition for the British Ring Shield — Second Session

Competition Alastair White Rock Pavilion
Resuming at 7.45pm at the White Rock Pavilion with entrants 8–24: Helen Strachan (Sutton Coldfield); Mal Williams (Chester); Peter Scarlett (West Worthing); Dennis Gardner (Nottingham); Larry Spencer (Clacton); McFall McKee and Johnny (Manchester); John Barlow (Reading); Sly-Smith (Cheadle Hulme); Hubert Caddy (Hove); Ronald Gadd and Joan (London); E. Duployen (Birmingham); Norman Stone (Cranleigh); Madge E. Kwand (Birmingham); Stuart Good (Sheffield); David Haggarty (Paisley); Howard Peters (East Croydon); Charlie Spratt (Prudhoe). Allowing ten minutes for each turn, competitors report to the Stage Manager half an hour before time due; a red light is flashed after nine minutes of every act. The Shield and Trophies will be presented in the interval of the After Banquet Gala on Friday.
23:59

Informal Magic

Social Francis Haxton Queens Hotel
Informal Magic at midnight at the Queens Hotel, organised by Francis Haxton.
Friday 23 September 1960
TBC

Film Lecture: Professor Jack Miller — “Post Graduate Magic”

Lecture Mystic Craig
Exclusive to the British Ring Convention: Mystic Craig proudly presents his sensational colour/sound films (1Âœ hours running time) — Professor Jack Miller, award winner and lecturer, giving his lecture “Post Graduate Magic”, with an outstanding film in colour and sound of Jerry Andrus: new effects not previously seen, performed by one of America’s greatest close-up magicians. A full synopsis of the Jack Miller lecture is printed in the souvenir programme. The programme gives Friday 23rd September for the films but not the time or room; a Film Gala presented by Mystic Craig and Will Norman is also billed for midnight in the Edinburgh Suite on Saturday.
10:00

Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers

Meeting Wilfred Tyler White Rock Pavilion
At the White Rock Pavilion, 10am prompt. Members only admitted. Chairman: Wilfred Tyler, Esq. A printed agenda will be handed to each member. Voting papers must be left at the Reception Desk not later than 4pm on Thursday 22nd September. Returning Officer: The Reverend Michael Seacome.
11:45

Classics in the Modern Manner — Morning Session

Show Peter Warlock White Rock Pavilion Annexe
Peter Warlock introduces “Classics in the Modern Manner” in the Annexe of the White Rock Pavilion: those tricks which have stood the test of magical time performed with modern technique and with modern presentation. The artistes taking part are Jack Avis, Frank Boynett, Geoffrey Buckingham, Devano, Alex Elmsley, Francis Haxton, Ron McMillan and Victor Peacock; at the piano, Sam Patience. Admission by ticket. (Repeated Friday at 4.30pm and Sunday at 11.15am.)
11:45

Close-Up Casino — Morning Session

Show Francis Haxton White Rock Pavilion Balcony Lounge
Close-Up Casino session in the Balcony Lounge of the White Rock Pavilion, organised by Francis Haxton and Fred Lowe, with Ernest Wethered, John Ramsay, Gus Southall, Jack Avis, John Holland, Claude Manley, George Blake, Howard Peters, Alex Elmsley, Bill Vasenic, Peter Warlock and Francis Haxton. Stage Manager: Ted Beal. Admission by ticket.
12:45

Group Photograph

General Gifford Boyd White Rock Pavilion
Outside the White Rock Pavilion at 12.45pm. All delegates are requested to be present for this.
16:30

Close-Up Casino — Afternoon Session

Show Francis Haxton White Rock Pavilion Balcony Lounge
The second Friday Close-Up Casino session in the Balcony Lounge of the White Rock Pavilion. Admission by ticket.
16:30

Classics in the Modern Manner — Afternoon Session

Show Peter Warlock White Rock Pavilion Annexe
The second Friday performance of “Classics in the Modern Manner” in the Annexe of the White Rock Pavilion. Admission by ticket.
18:30

Convention Banquet

Social Les Downham Queens Hotel
At the Queens Hotel, 6.30pm for 7pm. Toastmaster: Les Downham. Menu: Prawn Cocktail; Cream of Tomato; Fillet of Sole Mornay; Poussin Polonaise, Garden Peas, Croquette Potatoes; SoufflĂ© I.B.M.; Petit Fours; Coffee. Toast List: The Queen (proposed by the President); The County Borough of Hastings (proposed by Henry Francis, President of the Order of the Magi, with response by the Mayor of Hastings, Alderman C. Barfoot); The British Ring, I.B.M. (proposed by Dr. Victor Trask, International Ambassador of Goodwill, Society of American Magicians, with response by the President); The Ladies and Visitors (proposed by Victor Peacock, with response by M. Walter Muller (Belgium), Chairman of the 1961 F.I.S.M. International Congress Committee). Craig’s Surprise: the holder of the menu with the lucky number will receive a handsome gift generously presented by Mystic Craig.
22:30

After Banquet Gala

Gala Harold Taylor White Rock Pavilion
At the White Rock Pavilion at 10.30pm, compùred by Harold Taylor, with music by Eugene & His Serenaders. Programme: 1. Selwyn, “Jest Magic”; 2. Anne & Peter Warlock; 3. Carolyn Trask and her Magic (U.S.A.); Interval, during which the British Ring Shield and Trophies will be presented; 4. Lt. George Oetting, U.S.A.A.F. (Dr. Presto); 5. Trevor George presents Billie in their own original presentation of her Amazing Memory; 6. Geoffrey Buckingham, the International Manipulator (winner of Grand Prix Paris 1951); 7. Alan Alan, the International Escapologist.
Saturday 24 September 1960
TBC

Children’s Playtime

Show Geoffrey Robinson Pier Pavilion
At the Pier Pavilion; Geoffrey Robinson introduces: 1. Overture by Eugene and His Serenaders; 2. Fred Castle; 3. Fred Barton and Jean — Northern Funsters; 4. Will Norman — The Juggling Funster; 5. Elizabeth — “Ladylike Magic”; 6. Uncle Percy Press — with some of his fun and games; 7. Vernon Jackson presents The Amazing Jacko; 8. Johnny Geddes — The biggest “dope” in Magic. Interruptions by Uncle Tom Harris, Will Norman, Masko and E. Jackson-Laurie. Stage Manager: Cyril Brighton (Cyro); House Manager: Roy Harrison; Wardrobe Mistress: Marjorie Robinson. Arranged and presented by Wilfred Tyler and Geoffrey Robinson. The profits are in aid of the Pestalozzi Children’s Village Trust. (The souvenir programme does not state the time.)
11:00

Overseas Visitors Meet the Mayor

Social Alderman C. Barfoot Town Hall
Overseas visitors are invited by the Mayor of Hastings to meet him at the Town Hall at 11am on Saturday 24th September.
11:00

Lecture: Al Koran — “Magic in the Subtle Manner”

Lecture Al Koran White Rock Pavilion
At the White Rock Pavilion at 11am: a lecture by that Master of Mystery, direct from his successful T.V. series in which he invited you to mystery. Mr. Koran, famous for subtlety in achieving his sensational effects, will show you some of the recipes that he uses in his outstanding work.
14:30

Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy

Competition Francis Haxton Queens Hotel Ballroom
In the Ballroom of the Queens Hotel at 2.30pm, organised by Francis Haxton. Eight competitors present table magic — without card tricks — for the Zina Bennett Trophy: Fred Castle, Tommy Rowe, Hubert Caddy, Stanley Hammond, Arthur Setterington, Elizabeth Warlock, R. B. Swadling and Claude Manley. The act must run not less than four and not more than eight minutes.
16:00

Close-Up Casino — Saturday Session

Show Francis Haxton White Rock Pavilion Balcony Lounge
The Saturday Close-Up Casino session at 4pm in the Balcony Lounge of the White Rock Pavilion. Admission by ticket.
17:00

Grand International Gala of Magic — First House

Gala Paul Graham White Rock Pavilion Pavilion Theatre
County Borough of Hastings, White Rock Pavilion — presented by the British Ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, 5.00pm; programme arranged by Wm. G. Stickland and Jeffery Atkins; international stars introduced by Paul Graham. 1. Overture, Eugene and His Serenaders; 2. Jimmy Rogers, with his disappearing doves; 3. Lester, first British appearance, prize-winning Swedish manipulator; 4. Ron Viggers, television’s novelty juggler; 5. Carboni & Carbonita, the young Swedish illusionists (first appearance in England); 6. Koran, the world’s fastest mind reader; Intermission; 7. Overture, Eugene and His Serenaders; 8. Ralph Hall and Mollie, winner of British Ring Shield 1959, “Simply Magic”; 9. Jay Palmer & Doreen, the international comedy stars, “A Lad and His Lamp”; 10. Mila Trnka (Czechoslovakia), “Magic Nocturno”; 11. Clifford Stanton, “Personalities on Parade”; 12. Roberto & Hella, first appearance in England of the novelty Dutch magicians.
20:30

Grand International Gala of Magic — Second House

Gala Paul Graham White Rock Pavilion Pavilion Theatre
The second presentation of the Grand International Gala of Magic at the White Rock Pavilion at 8.30pm, with the same programme as the first house, arranged by Wm. G. Stickland and Jeffery Atkins and introduced by Paul Graham.
23:59

The New Era Magic Co. — “It’ll Be On the Market Soon!”

Show Geoffrey Robinson Queens Hotel Basement
At midnight, somewhere in the basement of the Headquarters Hotel (follow your nose!), with Geoffrey Robinson: a demonstration of their outstanding new inventions — new tricks, new patter, new gimmicks, new routines and a new film. “With his film, Hitchcock says you cannot get in after it has started! With our film, once you’re in — you can’t get out!” Admission free (you pay to get out!). Performances every half hour. Collection in aid of the British Ring Welfare Fund. You won’t get wet!
23:59

Film Gala

Show Mystic Craig Queens Hotel Edinburgh Suite
Film Gala presented by Mystic Craig and Will Norman in the Edinburgh Suite of the Queens Hotel at midnight.
Sunday 25 September 1960
10:30

Convention Service

Other The Reverend Michael Seacome White Rock Pavilion
A special undenominational Convention Service at the White Rock Pavilion, conducted by Ringer the Revd. Michael Seacome, M.A., A.R.C.M., Vicar of Barnwood, Gloucester, and member of the Gloucester Rotary Club. Service sheets provided. Silver collection for the Welfare Fund.
11:15

Close-Up Casino — Sunday Session

Show Francis Haxton White Rock Pavilion Sun Lounge
The final Close-Up Casino session at 11.15am in the Sun Lounge of the White Rock Pavilion. Admission by ticket. The Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair closes at midday.
11:15

Classics in the Modern Manner — Sunday Session

Show Peter Warlock White Rock Pavilion Annexe
The final performance of “Classics in the Modern Manner” in the Annexe of the White Rock Pavilion at 11.15am. Admission by ticket.
12:15

Cocktail Party

Social Poppy Stickland Queens Hotel
At the Queens Hotel at 12.15pm, under the direction of Poppy Stickland and Phyl and Tommy Rowe.
12:45

Installation of New President

General Francis Haxton Queens Hotel
At the Queens Hotel at 12.45pm: the Installation of Francis Haxton as the new President of the British Ring. Au revoir until we meet in 1961.
Learn From the Artists

Convention Lectures

Explore the lectures and specialist sessions in the programme.

Lecture by Edward Victor

Edward Victor 22 September 1960 14:15 White Rock Pavilion

“Magic of the Hands” · Thu 2.15pm

Lecture by Britain’s most distinguished master of Sleight of Hand, at the White Rock Pavilion. Edward Victor, author of ‘Magic of the Hands’, ‘More Magic of the Hands’, ‘Further Magic of the Hands’ and more, will show how with the most simple accessories the magician can obtain the most miraculous results.

Ladies’ Afternoon: The Magic of Make-up

22 September 1960 14:30 Queens Hotel Ballroom

Demonstration by Messrs. Yardley & Co. Ltd. · Thu 2.30pm

For the ladies, in the Ballroom of the Queens Hotel: a special demonstration of “The Magic of Make-up” by a representative of Messrs. Yardley & Co. Ltd., 33 Bond Street, W.1. There is also Magic and a talk on “Magigals” by Alma Pringle (Junior Past President) and Carolyn Trask (Founder Member and First National President), an exhibition of entries for the Hat Trimming, Embroidery and Knitwear Competition, and Afternoon Tea. Support the Giant Tombola, arranged by George Smallwood and Jannie (Betty) Mensink — total proceeds for the Benevolent Fund. Ladies’ Afternoon is organised by Poppy Stickland.

Film Lecture: Professor Jack Miller

Professor Jack Miller 23 September 1960

“Post Graduate Magic” · Mystic Craig’s Colour/Sound Films · Fri

Exclusive to the British Ring Convention: Mystic Craig proudly presents his sensational colour/sound films (1Âœ hours running time) of the famous Professor Jack Miller, award winner and lecturer, giving his lecture “Post Graduate Magic”, together with an outstanding film in colour and sound of Jerry Andrus — new effects not previously seen, performed by one of America’s greatest close-up magicians. Synopsis of the Jack Miller lecture: Part One — general advice and comments (body loads and sleeving, and how not to do it); production of balls from a silk and the continuous production of balls from the air; sleeving and retrieving balls and small objects; cups and balls (with one cup and two-inch balls); the ball point pen routine; sleights for the cup and ball routine (the scoop, the flim-flam, the throw vanish, the horizontal load, the vertical replacement, the throw through, the kick through, the in and out); linking rings — the fabulous five ring routine (the false count, the basic move and heel link, the full routine); and rope magic (cut and restored, “The Invisible Man”). Reel Two — continuation of “The Invisible Man”, the sliding knot, the single loop cut and restored rope, trick knots for the short piece, getting rid of the short piece invisibly and the nip knot; slates (the no-flap clean cut message production); silks (the knotty silk unties and reties itself); silks and balls (colour changing ball, Miller drop, Miller changeover); and coins (the phantom purse, the finger palm, vanishes of a handful of coins, coin vanishes and reproductions). Part Three — “Hold Out Magic”, the last word in mystery: explanation of the sleeve pull, the ball through the cup, production of balls from a silk, vanish and reproduction of a silk, the silk to egg with the hold out, the bill in the lemon, squash-vanish and reproduction of a glass of liquid, vanishing wand or pencil, cut and restored rope, vanish of a handful of loose coins, the colour changing silk and its sucker explanation, the Jack Miller egg bag (no pocket) and its sucker explanation, and the ball and finger roll. The programme gives Friday 23rd September for the films; the Film Gala is also billed for midnight on Saturday in the Edinburgh Suite of the Queens Hotel.

Lecture by Al Koran

Al Koran 24 September 1960 11:00 White Rock Pavilion

“Magic in the Subtle Manner” · Sat 11am

Lecture by that Master of Mystery, direct from his successful T.V. series in which he invited you to mystery. Mr. Koran, famous for subtlety in achieving his sensational effects, will show you some of the recipes that he uses in his outstanding work. White Rock Pavilion.

British Ring Competitions

Competition Programme

Competition information, entry details, rules, timings and locations.

The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield

Stage 22 September 1960 16:30 White Rock Pavilion Pavilion Theatre

Organised and introduced by Alastair at the White Rock Pavilion; commencing 4.30pm until 6.00pm (entrants 1–7) and resuming at 7.45pm. Entrants in order of appearance: 1. R. B. Swadling (Oxford); 2. Chris Upton (St. Leonards); 3. Clare Field (East Grinstead); 4. Robert West (Doncaster); 5. Brian & Betty Le Slie (Harrogate); 6. Arturo (Hull); 7. Ian Stuart (Harrogate); 8. Helen Strachan (Sutton Coldfield); 9. Mal Williams (Chester); 10. Peter Scarlett (West Worthing); 11. Dennis Gardner (Nottingham); 12. Larry Spencer (Clacton); 13. McFall McKee and Johnny (Manchester); 14. John Barlow (Reading); 15. Sly-Smith (Cheadle Hulme); 16. Hubert Caddy (Hove); 17. Ronald Gadd and Joan (London); 18. E. Duployen (Birmingham); 19. Norman Stone (Cranleigh); 20. Madge E. Kwand (Birmingham); 21. Stuart Good (Sheffield); 22. David Haggarty (Paisley); 23. Howard Peters (East Croydon); 24. Charlie Spratt (Prudhoe). Judges: Geoffrey Buckingham (Chairman), George Blake, J. Burton (Director of Entertainments, Hastings), Haakon Edeling, Max Henry, Peter Newcombe, Archie Tear and Henk Vermeyden. Stage Manager: Cyro. Assistants: Billy Russell and Roy Currie. Musical Director: Alfred Gabriel. Timekeeper: Jack Potter. Holders of the Shield: Ralph Hall and Mollie (winners 1959). Allowing ten minutes for each turn, competitors should work out their approximate time of appearance and report to the Stage Manager half an hour before time due; a red light will be flashed after nine minutes of every act. The Shield and Trophies are presented in the interval of the After Banquet Gala on Friday evening.

Competition details & rules

Prizes: The New Silver British Ring Shield and Cash Prize of £10, awarded for the presentation of the most entertaining magical act and held for one year. The Conventioneers’ Trophy, for the greatest originality shown either in effect, method or presentation and held for one year. The Craig Trophy, for the best performance by a lady magician and held for one year (not to be confused with the Craig Trophy awarded as the Dealers’ Trophy — see the Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair). In addition: the Theo Speaker Cup and Cash Prize of £5 for the runner-up, held for one year; Third Prize £3; the Tom Harris Cup (Comedy) and Cash Prize of £5, kindly donated by Tom Harris; and the Dittia Shield (Manipulation).

Rules: The competitions are open to all paid-up members of Ring 25, the British Ring. No bar is placed upon the number of awards that can be obtained by a successful competitor: a male winner of the British Ring Shield who presented the most entertaining and at the same time the most original act could qualify for two awards, and a lady competitor equally successful would be entitled to all three awards. The length of act should not exceed ten minutes’ playing time; a warning light will be flashed at the end of nine minutes, and any competitor exceeding ten and a half minutes is automatically disqualified, the disqualification being announced from the stage immediately before the appearance of the next competitor. The judges consist of five members of the Ring, the local Entertainments Manager and the editor of the local paper (this composition may be varied according to location). An Umpire, a senior official of the Ring, has complete powers to accept or reject the judges’ decisions; if he rejects them he must place his decision and reasons before the Committee.

Instructions to the Judges: Three awards require judgment. The Shield goes to the most entertaining magical act, considered first from the point of view of general entertainment — as if seen in a concert, dinner or other show — and then the entrance and exit, stage setting, condition of apparatus, dress, deportment and elocution, the nature of the tricks and the reaction of the audience (for a silent act, the effectiveness of the mime). Judges are not looking for new tricks, and must not be biased by a display of advanced technical ability that would only be apparent to a magician. The second award is for originality (newness of effect, a novel presentation employing twists on standard effects, entertainment value and an adequacy of mystery), the concern mainly of the magicians on the panel. The third award is for the best lady performer. Each judge writes down the best four acts, adding the performers entitled to the second and third awards if they do not qualify in the first four places, seals the paper in the envelope provided and hands it to the Umpire, without discussing the decision with any other member of the panel.

Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy

Close Up 24 September 1960 14:30 Queens Hotel Ballroom

Organised by Francis Haxton in the Ballroom of the Queens Hotel. Competitors: Fred Castle, Tommy Rowe, Hubert Caddy, Stanley Hammond, Arthur Setterington, Elizabeth Warlock, R. B. Swadling, Claude Manley.

Competition details & rules

Conditions relating to performance in this competition, sponsored by the British Ring (International Brotherhood of Magicians): the competition is open to all paid-up members of Ring 25 (The British Ring), International Brotherhood of Magicians. There are two main awards: 1. The Zina Bennett Trophy and a silver replica valued at ÂŁ4 4s., awarded to the competitor presenting, in the opinion of the judges, the most novel magical entertaining act. 2. A cash award of ÂŁ3 to be presented to the runner-up.

Micro Magic, for the purpose of this competition, is defined as magic generally termed ‘Table Magic’. The entertainment to be given should not include tricks suitable for platform use, and the inclusion of such tricks will mean a loss of marks. It is an entertainment intended for the most intimate audience; CARD TRICKS of any kind are precluded from this competition. The length of the performer’s act shall be not less than four and not more than eight minutes. Warning will be given either audibly or visually when seven minutes have elapsed and should a performer exceed the maximum time of eight minutes he will be disqualified when eight and a half minutes have elapsed, such disqualification to be announced by the judges.

Instructions to the Judges: there shall be no more than five nor less than three judges, one of whom is appointed Chairman. Each judge keeps his own record and no comparison with any other judge shall be allowed. At the conclusion of the competition each judge hands his marking paper to the Chairman, and from their findings the name of the winner and the runner-up will be announced. The points which shall decide the judges in their voting are: 1. The overall magical content. 2. Technical ability and handling. 3. Entertainment value of tricks used. 4. Originality in the trick per se or in technical ability. 5. Manner of presentation. 6. Whether the routine is truly Micro Magic.

Dealers Trophy

Other 21 September 1960 17:30 White Rock Pavilion Lower Hall

Awarded to the dealer presenting the most attractive stand at the Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair. Presented by Mystic Craig and held for one year. Historically also known as the Craig Trophy / Craig Cup. Present holders: Supreme Magic Co. — who will win it this year? Judging takes place on Wednesday 21st September at 5.30pm, by L. Bull, Esq., Display Manager for Messrs. Plummers Ltd., Hastings. (Not to be confused with the Craig Trophy awarded for the best performance by a lady magician in the Shield Competition.)

Competition details & rules

Judged during Convention week; awarded for the most attractive stand at the Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair, held in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall).

Dealer Exhibition

Meet the Dealers

Discover the dealers, creators and magical suppliers attending the convention.

Chas. Fitness

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 12.23pm.

Cliff Lount

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 9.56am.

Corinda

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 11.17am.

East London Magical Supplies

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 9.45am.

George Jenness

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Not scheduled for a slot at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration.

Harry Stanley

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 11.02am.

Inzani-Henley Magic Co.

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 12.34pm. Remo Inzani and John Henley, 57 Flower Lane, Mill Hill, London, N.W.7: write for an illustrated list of magic from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, America, Switzerland, Portugal and, of course, England. Billed at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration as the Izani–Henley Studio of Magic.

Jack Hughes

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 11.50am.

“Klingsor”

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 12.01pm.

L. Davenport & Co.

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 11.28am.

Murray

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 12.12pm. Murray’s Magic Mart, 28a King Street, Blackpool (facing the side of the Hippodrome): magic acts produced and devised, with technical advice on any branch of magic. Meet Murray — the world’s famed escapologist and illusionist — either at the bar or at his stand.

Oscar Oswald

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 10.18am.

Supreme Magic

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 10.29am. Present holders of the Dealers’ Trophy for the most attractive stand.

The Wizards Den

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 10.07am.

Theatrical Supplies

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 11.39am.

Val Andrews

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 10.51am.

Witchcraft Magic

Exhibiting at the Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair in the White Rock Pavilion (Lower Hall), Wednesday to Sunday. Demonstrating at the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration in the White Rock Pavilion Theatre on Thursday at 10.40am.

Getting Around

Convention Venues

Find the buildings, halls, theatres and rooms used throughout the convention.

Main Venue

White Rock Pavilion

White Rock, Hastings

Principal Convention venue, under the Director of Entertainments, John Burton, F.I.M.E.M. The Grand Dealers’ Magical Trade Fair (“Your Shop Window”) fills the Lower Hall from Wednesday to Sunday; the Pavilion Theatre hosts the Mammoth Dealers’ Demonstration (Thursday), Edward Victor’s lecture “Magic of the Hands” (Thursday), the Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield (Thursday), the Annual General Meeting (Friday), the After Banquet Gala (Friday), Al Koran’s lecture “Magic in the Subtle Manner” (Saturday), the Grand International Gala of Magic (Saturday, twice) and the Convention Service (Sunday). The Civic Reception, Ball and Cabaret is held here on Wednesday evening, “Classics in the Modern Manner” in the Annexe and the Close-Up Casino sessions in the Balcony Lounge and Sun Lounge. The Group Photograph is taken outside the Pavilion on Friday at 12.45pm.

Pavilion Theatre
Lower Hall
Annexe
Balcony Lounge
Sun Lounge
Hotel

Queens Hotel

Hastings

Convention Headquarters and Headquarters Hotel. Events are announced on the fixture boards at the Registration Office, with a blackboard provided for any alterations or special announcements; official Convention Stewards, distinguished by arm bands, are on duty and particularly anxious to assist newcomers, and two Registration Desks are open throughout the Convention — one for delegates who have previously registered and one for registrants at the Convention. Convention badges must be worn: “Admission only by badge” will be strictly enforced. Professor E. Duployen, Honorary Interpreter to the British Ring, will be present. The hotel hosts “Wizard’s Meet” and “Getting to Know You” (Wednesday), the International Cabaret (Wednesday), Close-Up Magic in the Edinburgh Suite (Wednesday), the Ladies’ Afternoon and Informal Magic (Thursday), the Convention Banquet (Friday), the Micro Magic Competition in the Ballroom (Saturday), the midnight New Era Magic Co. and Film Gala, and the Cocktail Party and Installation of the New President (Sunday). Artistes for the hospital shows assemble at the entrance of the Queen’s Hotel.

Ballroom
Edinburgh Suite
Registration Office
Basement — Basement
Other

Pier Pavilion

Hastings

Venue for Children’s Playtime on Saturday, arranged and presented by Wilfred Tyler and Geoffrey Robinson. The profits are in aid of the Pestalozzi Children’s Village Trust.

Social

Town Hall

Mayor’s Parlour, Town Hall, Hastings

Overseas visitors are invited by the Mayor of Hastings, Alderman C. Barfoot, to meet him at the Town Hall at 11am on Saturday 24th September.

Other

St. Helen’s Hospital

Hastings

One of the three Hastings hospitals whose patients are entertained in the ward by the British Ring’s hospital shows. Artistes assemble and depart from the entrance of the Queen’s Hotel. The hospital shows are organised by Peter Warlock.

Other

Eversfield Chest Hospital

Hastings

One of the three Hastings hospitals whose patients are entertained in the ward by the British Ring’s hospital shows. Artistes assemble and depart from the entrance of the Queen’s Hotel. The hospital shows are organised by Peter Warlock.

Other

Royal East Surrey Hospital

Hastings

One of the three hospitals (printed as “Royal East Surrey” in the souvenir programme) whose patients are entertained in the ward by the British Ring’s hospital shows. Artistes assemble and depart from the entrance of the Queen’s Hotel. The hospital shows are organised by Peter Warlock.

Competition Results

Convention Winners

Celebrating the performers recognised through the British Ring competition programme.

Helen Strachan

Mystic Craig Ladies Trophy

The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield

Norman Stone

Conventioneers Trophy — Originality

The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield

Robert Swadling

Dittia Shield — Manipulation

The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield

Sly Smith

Tom Harris Cup — Comedy

The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield

Arthur Setterington

1st Place — Zina Bennett Trophy

Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy

Larry Spencer

1st Place — British Ring Trophy

The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield

Tony Corinda

Dealers Trophy — Best Stand

Dealers Trophy

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2nd Place

Micro Magic Competition for the Zina Bennett Trophy

Robert Swadling

2nd Place — Theo Speaker Cup

The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield

Peter Scarlett

3rd Place — Alastair Wand

The Competition for the New Silver British Ring Shield

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