I had the pleasure of entertaining the Etherington family on Saturday. It was a rainy day in Bideford, but there was a lot of love in the cottage that had been chosen for the family weekend. Kim and Tony booked me to perform some mix and mingle magic before their Anniversary dinner. It was an […]
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Why would someone book a regular magician, then change their mind having found Gingermagic? Last month, I had a Wedding enquiry from Emma and Graham. I had a quick call with Graham, followed up with an email, and then arranged a video call with all three of us. A couple of days after that, Graham […]
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It’s one of the most important days of your life. You want everything to be perfect. Here are some common mistakes in arranging wedding entertainment and some tips to avoid them. 1. Hiring hobbyists instead of professional entertainers Do you really want an amateur practising on your guests? The service you will receive from a […]
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This photograph marks the end of a 30 year quest! And a huge part of the reason why I became a magician. When I was a kid, the Paul Daniels magic show was one of the highlights of my week. It was certainly the best bit of most Saturdays. I remember urging on the end […]
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Imagine the scene. I’m travelling in Spain, last year, and I meet Nicolás. He’s a lovely guy and I end up doing a bit of magic for him. He’s very impressed and says that he’s going to get me a gig. His cousin, Rita, needs a magician and he’s going to recommend me. Unfortunately, the […]
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Certain things shape our lives so profoundly that we can’t imagine how we would have turned out without them. An amazing teacher. A great group of friends. An inspirational place. For me, I stumbled across a Magic Shop in Sheffield, when I was 13, which brought all of these things together. It gave me a […]
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I’m often asked how I got started in magic. The actual beginning isn’t very unique. My dad showed me a card trick when I was about six, then I got hooked on various magic sets and magic books. Lots of kids go through a stage of interest in magic. My journey was just like those […]
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Yesterday, I received a negative review on my Facebook page. I was initially saddened by this. I always strive to provide excellent service, as well as a great performance on the day. So, I was eager to see who had felt disappointed enough to leave a poor review. When I clicked on the profile of […]
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It may seem like we are only just out of summer, but this is the time when everyone starts talking to me about Christmas! This year, I have decided not to take a block booking at a single venue for December. I am filling my own dates. Some have already gone, but many are still […]
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Everyone likes to be told when they’ve done a good job. Jim and Gaye’s seemed to be happy with the entertainment I provided for their wedding earlier this month … Click the image above to see their review. If you know anyone who’s thinking of hiring a magician, you’d be doing us both a favour […]
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