6th World Science Fiction Convention
Torcon, the 6th World Science Fiction Convention | |
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Genre | Science fiction |
Venue | RAI Purdy Studios |
Location(s) | Toronto |
Country | Canada |
Inaugurated | July 3-5, 1948 |
Attendance | ~200 |
The 6th World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Torcon, was held July 3–5, 1948, at RAI Purdy Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was the first time the convention was held outside the United States.
The chairman was Ned McKeown. The guests of honor were Robert Bloch (pro) and Bob Tucker (fan). Total attendance was approximately 200.
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
Preceded by 5th World Science Fiction Convention Philcon II in Philadelphia, USA (1947) |
List of Worldcons 6th World Science Fiction Convention in Toronto, Canada (1948) |
Succeeded by 7th World Science Fiction Convention Cinvention in Cincinnati, USA (1949) |
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