On Monday, I was at a small magic convention. A man called Peter Pellicaan was also there and it was a pleasure to spend some time with him. Peter is a Dutch magician who specialises in creating packet tricks (magic tricks that only use a few playing cards) and his effects have gained him a […]
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This is a quick one to answer. The first thing to mention is that this has never happened to me. I have been performing professionally since I was 19 and I have never had to pull out of a booking. There have been a couple of times when I’ve had to book a hire car […]
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Earlier this week, I was asked to perform at an event at the same time as a DJ who would be playing loud music. The plan was that I could go around the outside of the room and entertain the people who didn’t want to dance. This is a nice thought, but it doesn’t really […]
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How far in advance should I book? How much notice do you need? When should I book? These are variations of a question that I am often asked. The simple answer has two parts … Here’s a slightly longer answer … This Monday, I performed at a wedding. A wedding on a Monday is quite […]
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[Note: If you just want to see the video, scroll to the bottom of the page] A couple of weeks ago, we were on an incredible ski holiday in France. We often go to a remote resort called Val Cenis and the company, MGS Ski, really make it something special! Not only is Val Cenis […]
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Last night, I was very proud to receive the title of “Magician of the Year, 2015” from the Bath Circle of Magicians. This was the result of a competition that all took place yesterday. Eight great magicians performed 10 to 15 minutes of their very best magic. Along with the audience, we all got to […]
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Last weekend, I went to a magic convention in Cheltenham. I have been to many magic conventions in my time, but this turned into quite an occasion. The first sign that things were a little bit different were when I realised that David Blaine was stood directly behind me in the queue for registration. I’d […]
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Until the big red feller with the beard arrives, December for me is all about corporate events and lots of travelling. It’s by far my busiest and most lucrative month. However, this year I decided to give something back. In September I got in touch with a few of my best customers with a special […]
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Last week, I found out that I have been selected to be a performer for a leading manufacturer of magic effects (for magicians). The company, based in America, has been searching all over the world and reviewing thousands of videos. They were looking for 5 new magicians to help promote their new releases. The video […]
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This episode of Gingermagic TV was filmed at a performance I did on Saturday. I was booked as the wedding magician and entertained during the drinks reception with mix and mingle magic. Take a look and let me know what you think … Click the image below to see the trick … Thanks for watching. […]
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