Busan Selected as Venue for 2018 FISM World Championship of Magic
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Busan has been selected to host the 2018 FISM World Championship of Magic in 2018, following concerted efforts by the city, Busan Tourism Organization, Korea Tourism Organization, and the Organizing Committee of Busan International Magic Festival.
The City of Busan was selected as the venue for the FISM 2018 WCM over Helsinki, Finland on July 11, 2015, at FISM’s 26th World Championships of Magic in Rimini, Italy.
Busan’s magic industry is developing into the largest in Asia thanks to the annual Busan International Magic Festival (BIMF). With the skills and know-how the city has acquired to put on and organize the BIMF, the FISM 2018 WCM will be a global festival not only for magicians, but for everyone around the world. Busan has the best possible conditions for the FISM 2018 WCM: outstanding tourism and convention infrastructure, convenient transportation, etc. All these factors contributed to Busan being selected to host the FISM 2018 WCM.
The International president of FISM Domenico Dante said that he was impressed by the passion and continuous efforts of the bidding group from Busan, and the deep affection of both the city and citizens towards BIMF, which is held every year in Busan.
About 5,000 people, including magicians, magic developers, and magic directors will participate in the FISM, which is held every 3 years. There will be over 100 magic shows, related seminars and workshops along with the FISM General Assembly during the festival. This is the largest magic-related festival in the world.
