Arthur and Amy’s Wedding, Mulberry House

Having spent the morning at the prestigious Magic Circle, hosting a Family Day, where we opened the doors early to the public due to the torrential rain, I had time so a quick bite then off to Mulberry House, in High Ongar to perform at the drinks reception after the wedding of Arthur and Amy Moore, and was glad to see that although a little windy, the rain appeared to have abated Friends and relative had travelled from as far a Scotland to witness their wedding and celebrate their special
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Many Congratulations to BGT Winner Richard Jones ‘Magician’

Many congratulations to my good friend and fellow Magician, Richard Jones, who having performed superbly during the heats and semi final of BGT ( for which I was honoured to be a very small part of his team of advisors), appeared live on Saturday for the final. For those of you who are unaware, Richard is a serving member of the Armed Forces and is attached to the Household Cavalry, and he performed an act themed on the story of one of his mentors of magic, Fergus Anckorn who, when
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Close Up Magic at Peter and Dot’s joint 70th Birthday celebrations

Last Saturday was, for a change, a very local performance for me, travelling just a few miles down the road to Theydon Bois to entertain Peter and Dot, and their guests from all sections of their lives, and what busy people they are too. It was also nice to see many faces I recognised there, so it was even better to perform for ‘friendly’ faces, from my local area. About 90 – 100 guests were present, enjoy a buffet meal and to celebrate 140 years of the birthday couple. Close Up
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Magic with the Showgirls in Vegas, or was it Basingstoke?

Last year I was booked to perform close up magic at the Master Locksmiths Association annual dinner and awards evening, and was delighted to be invited back again this year. Following the magic during both the drinks reception and dinner, the cabaret started with hilarious stand up comic Zack Stephens and finished with the dulcet tones of singer Andy Wilsher along with the Vegas Showgirls, Alison Whitworth and Jenni Bean Graham, who add some wonderful glamour to the evening. Andy really is an amazing act and performs three separate tribute acts:
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The Close Up Show, Sevenoaks

On Friday, I was delighted to be asked to perform at ‘The Close Up Show’ at the Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks Kent, along with fellow magicians Chris Wood and John O’Riordan. Chris devised a format to showcase Close Up magic at London’s prestigious Magic Circle 3 years ago, which have been selling out ever since, and I have been hosting the evening for the past year. Chris decided to bring the show out of central London and out into the home counties, and these evenings showcase some of the best magicians direct
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