6th World Science Fiction Convention
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.
| Torcon, the 6th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 3–5 July 1948 |
| Venue | RAI Purdy Studios |
| Location(s) | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
| Attendance | ~200 |
The chairman was Ned McKeown. The guests of honor were Robert Bloch (pro) and Bob Tucker (fan). Total attendance was approximately 200.
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