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Biography
Upon turning professional, Michael was snapped
up by a local cable TV station to present
their weekly news - plus the occasional magic trick . This
was good for low key profile exposure and free advertising
for his launch into full time magic !
Michael has been offered flights to Europe
to perform his magic, (one such prospect was based solely
on a ten minute magic performance incorporating the company’s
new microchip !!). A marketing company also took Michael with
them to Paris on the Eurostar
to perform close-up magic en route and a luncheon cabaret
spot in the Paris hotel .
Recently, Michael enjoyed a year long evening restaurant ‘residency’
in London. The restaurant, Da Mario, was
popular with the late Princess of Wales,
and her sons, and is close to Kensington Gardens. By coincidence,
Michael met and was assisted in an amazing trick using a borrowed
finger ring by Prince William at a private
party in Gloucestershire. Sven Goran Eriksson
is another popular figure to have enjoyed Michael’s
restaurant table magic. At a country house party Michael was
pleased to entertain guests including Jeremy Paxman
and family with close-up magic – the great interrogator
was heard to say ‘fantastic!!’
by way of response, and said he wished that he had the skills
to learn and perform a couple of tricks !
Highly respected magician Paul Daniels and
his lovely wife Debbie were guests at a table
for whom Michael performed recently at Cliveden, former home
of the Astor family. Paul was generous enough to inform those
present that Michael was very good, and insisted
that Michael gave out his business cards at their table. Paul
chatted to Michael after the event, demonstrated his renowned
skill, and shared some tips from his wealth of knowledge in
the world of magic and about the business of magic.
Michael says that Magic itself is going through a very popular
phase at the moment, for a variety of reasons including the
fact that we are not being overwhelmed with tv magic shows
at present, whilst the Harry Potter craze
has increased interest (and Magic Circle applications!!).
Two rumoured events that may continue to promote the profile
and popularity of Magic are a ‘War Magician’ film
to star Tom Cruise and another movie ‘Smoke
& Mirrors’ to star Michael Douglas.
Long may the wide appeal of magic continue !!!
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