Ryan performs at The Magic Circle

On Friday, I had to rush down from St Albans, where I had been performing at a Summer Garden Party, to get onto central London to host another Close Up Show, at the Magic CIrcle. Ryan Jackson, a friend of mine and up and coming magician, from one of my magic clubs and also a member of the Young Magician Club ( the junior section of The Magic Circle), came along to watch with his father Dave. Ryan is a very capable performer despite still being in his early teens,
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Matt and Leonie’s Wedding – Marks Hall

I had to cover for a colleague at Matt and Leonie’s wedding on Thursday last week, and took over the booking about 3 days before, so I was unable to give them my usual service in the time leading up to their wedding at Marks Hall Guests gather on the patio and gardens for the drinks reception and for the first time ever, it rained at the time I was due to entertain the guests. Perhaps as it was all a bit last minute, I never had time to arrange
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Performing Close Up Magic at The Magic Circle – 30th July 2016

I am involved in several of the shows which are put on at The Magic Circle for the public, either performing or as the Host. These shows include The Close Up Show, The History and Mystery Show, Family Days, the Educational Days and most recently The Ali Bongo show which is put on for members, family and friends. I was so pleased to receive these three photos taken by Magic Circle photographer Mark Hesketh- Jennings from last nights performance. Many thanks Mark

Happy Wedding Anniversary to Hayley and Ryan Derrick

As I sit looking out of the window at home at the rain, I am reminded of a beautifully sunny day, at the Reid Rooms, 2 years ago, when I entertained Hayley, Ryan and their family and friends during their wedding reception. Photographer, Chris Perry, captured one of my favourite reactions, which I use on my website: In wishing Hayley and Ryan best wishes on their Anniversary via social media, Hayley informed me that she carried her signed  card, as seen in the above photo, everywhere she goes inside her
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Thanks from Lesley Runciman

A couple for weeks ago I entertained at the 40th Birthday party of James. A friend of his wife, Lesley, had recommended me after they had seen me entertaining at another event. Today, having finally finished tidying up after the 130 or so guests, Lesley sent me the following email: Thanks you for entertaining at James 40th birthday Everyone that I spoke to said you were was amazing, and my friend Louise said that her husband Lee, is still dumfounded. I would thoroughly recommend you to anyone who was looking
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