The Blackpool Magic Festival showcases over 100 UK and international magic dealers, world-class close-up magicians, lecturers and stage performers. It is also the home of the British Magical Championships, European Close-up Magic Championships and the UK Children’s Entertainer of the Year Competition. Most recently in February 2011, Blackpool Magicians’ Club were honoured to be host to the first ever FISM European Championships and in July 2012 hosted the FISM World Championships of Magic.