This week, Ben is joined by Harry, CEO of the London Card Show, for a behind-the-scenes look at how the event became one of the biggest card shows in Europe.
Harry talks about returning to the hobby during Covid, recognizing the potential of the UK card scene, and growing the show from a small gathering into a major event at Excel London. He shares the challenges that came with each stage of that growth, the pressure of organizing an event on such a large scale, and the moments that made it all worthwhile.
Ben and Harry also discuss the team behind the London Card Show, working with vendors and sponsors, supporting UK content creators, and launching dedicated events for TCG and sports cards. Later, Harry shares his thoughts on Fanatics Fest, the National, bringing companies such as PSA and Goldin to the UK, and what the future could look like for the hobby.
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⏱️ Episode Chapters:
00:00:00 — Meet Harry from London Card Show
00:01:34 — From Collector to Event Founder
00:05:31 — Growing the London Card Show
00:08:22 — Moving to Excel London
00:15:08 — Vendors, Sponsors, and the Team
00:21:20 — TCG Fest and Sports Fest
00:24:31 — Supporting UK Content Creators
00:31:20 — Fanatics Fest and the National
00:35:45 — Bringing PSA and Goldin to the UK
00:41:21 — The Future of the UK Hobby
Card Shows:
London Card Show: Website | Instagram
Fanatics Fest: Website | Instagram
The National: Website | Instagram
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