Monday, July 3, 2000
As soon as the FISM bus dropped us off at the Belem Cultural Centre we set out to register, a surprisingly painless procedure given the 2100 people who had to do it. Maybe next time FISM could allow us to register when we check in to our "Official FISM" hotel? Then we'd have time to properly study the glorious 112 page full colour programme and play with all the goodies in our FISM satchel.
First event was a great opening ceremony featuring some excellent Black-Art based on the FISM logo by Ger Copper and his 'Black & White' company, and a brief "moment" from Luis de Matos accompanied by Tina Lenert on harp.
Others chose to attend one of the many lectures or events which took place constantly throughout the week. Lecturers included: Anam Cara, David Acer, David Roth, David Williamson, Igal Mesika, Lennart Green, Mago Anton, Nicholas Night, Guy Hollingworth, Tom Stone, and Topas. Other events included: The Opus Experience, Ross Johnson, Max Maven, Don Wayne on creativity, Marvin Berglas and Michael Ammar on marketing, Roberto Giobbi, and Eugene Berger.
Next we were treated to the Opening Gala where we saw living legends perform the same acts we grew up with: Pierr Edernac, Ali Bongo, Topper Martyn, Jay Marshall, Richard Ross... all over 60, some over 80! The oldest by far was well over 150 years old - Robert Houdin's acrobatic automaton presented by John Gaughan.
Next was the Close up Gala hosted by the impeccable Guy Hollingworth. Bill Malone did 'Sam The Bellhop' at triple speed, Tom Stone kept producing his shoe, David Acer wore a wig, Richard McDougal presented an interesting kitchen scene, Guy Hollingworth waved his aces and reformed a card, Igal Mesika didn't realise his invisible thread shone under the lights, Camilo did a beautiful card in bottle, and David Williamson stole the show with a cards across which ended up being "People Across".
We ended up squeezing in a quick visit to the 70+ dealers at the Magic Fair before seeing the Guy Hollingworth lecture at 9.30 and catching the 11.00 bus back to our hotel.
As soon as the FISM bus dropped us off at the Belem Cultural Centre we set out to register, a surprisingly painless procedure given the 2100 people who had to do it. Maybe next time FISM could allow us to register when we check in to our "Official FISM" hotel? Then we'd have time to properly study the glorious 112 page full colour programme and play with all the goodies in our FISM satchel.
First event was a great opening ceremony featuring some excellent Black-Art based on the FISM logo by Ger Copper and his 'Black & White' company, and a brief "moment" from Luis de Matos accompanied by Tina Lenert on harp.
Others chose to attend one of the many lectures or events which took place constantly throughout the week. Lecturers included: Anam Cara, David Acer, David Roth, David Williamson, Igal Mesika, Lennart Green, Mago Anton, Nicholas Night, Guy Hollingworth, Tom Stone, and Topas. Other events included: The Opus Experience, Ross Johnson, Max Maven, Don Wayne on creativity, Marvin Berglas and Michael Ammar on marketing, Roberto Giobbi, and Eugene Berger.
Next we were treated to the Opening Gala where we saw living legends perform the same acts we grew up with: Pierr Edernac, Ali Bongo, Topper Martyn, Jay Marshall, Richard Ross... all over 60, some over 80! The oldest by far was well over 150 years old - Robert Houdin's acrobatic automaton presented by John Gaughan.
Next was the Close up Gala hosted by the impeccable Guy Hollingworth. Bill Malone did 'Sam The Bellhop' at triple speed, Tom Stone kept producing his shoe, David Acer wore a wig, Richard McDougal presented an interesting kitchen scene, Guy Hollingworth waved his aces and reformed a card, Igal Mesika didn't realise his invisible thread shone under the lights, Camilo did a beautiful card in bottle, and David Williamson stole the show with a cards across which ended up being "People Across".
We ended up squeezing in a quick visit to the 70+ dealers at the Magic Fair before seeing the Guy Hollingworth lecture at 9.30 and catching the 11.00 bus back to our hotel.
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