![]() ![]() Jon’s produced over 400 pantos, and had been working on cruise ships and projects abroad. ‘YOU’VE NO IDEA HOW GOOD WHAT YOU HAVE IS’ ![]() His passion and enthusiasm for Blackpool is openly evident and one comment at the project launch event could be a new slogan for the town! Jon Conway with his plans for Illuminasia, in August 2013 He’d produced shows in Blackpool until about 2006. Jon Conway was the driver at the back of the project. The main feature was the Wonders of the World Square where, along with Blackpool Tower, was Tower Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and other world landmarks.įREE Newsletter FREE Newsletter The man behind Illuminasia The upstairs balcony areas, the dog legged L shape and the whole of the hall became home to the Ancient Wonders of China, the Land of the Giants, an Undersea World, and a Planetarium in the dome on the corner opposite New Look. A huge 45′ tall illuminated Blackpool Tower stood in the centre, paying homage to our own unique landmark. The different areas inside used to create five worlds. The glass roof of the Olympia was dimmed with a new, blacked-out suspended ceiling. ![]() Olympia exhibition hall before it became Illuminasia It was an investment in the region of £3m. The huge 45,000 sq ft Olympia Arena on the back corner of the Winter Gardens was the site for this major new attraction. Under the sea at Illuminasia How Illuminasia Came About The Deep, with sharks, sea creatures and sunken treasure ships.Illuminasia was presented in seven zones: By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms, conditions and privacy policy. ![]()
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