Bio
After completing a B.A. (Hons) and Master’s degree in Television Production; I completed a PGCE to become an ICT school teacher. After several years I switched to performing magic full-time.
I was the President of the Manchester Circle of Magicians for 2022. I was also awarded their 2018 and 2023 Magician of the Year trophy and have won several of their competitions including the North West Championships. I was featured on Britain's Got Talent in 2011 and I currently host and produce my own web series with over 300 episodes so far with over 5000 subscribers. I have written and produced over fifty books and DVDs on magic and lectured around the world. I am currently the featured magician on cruise ships travelling around the world!
Achievement Timeline
2023 - Was the featured Magician on six P&O Cruises, performing four different shows, eight different magic workshops, party game sessions and walkabout with puppets on each cruise.
2023 - Awarded Magician of the Year by the Manchester Circle of Magicians
2022 - Club President of the Manchester Circle of Magicians.
2021 - Started a weekly residency at the Flying Horse Restaurant, Heald Green.
2021 - Started a weekly residency at Jump Heaven Trampoline Park, Hazel Grove.
2021 - Resident Entertainer at Pirates Bay, Blackpool Central Pier for their Summer Season.
2020 - Went back into teaching at a special-needs secondary school (for one year).
2020 - Planned and hosted over a dozen online Quiz nights for various clubs.
2020 - Completed several new books including "Body Magic" and "Magician Stories".
2019 - Elected to council of the Manchester Circle of Magicians as the organiser and lecturer for all pre-slot meetings.
2019 - Started a weekly residency at Waterfold Farm Restaurant, Bury.
2019 - Performed four lectures and adult cabaret magic in the evening variety show on Fred Olsen Cruise Ship.
2018 - Performed four lectures on puzzles, and one children's magic show on Fred Olsen Cruise Ship.
2018 - Awarded Magician of the Year Trophy by the Circle of Magicians.
2018 - Completed writing my 26th book (9 on magic tricks, 2 on business strategies, 2 novels, 2 autobiographies, 2 puzzle books, 2 illustrated children's picture books, 2 short story collections, 1 software manual, 1 history book, 2 movie screenplays, 2 comic strips).
2017 - Performed at the Pineapple Dance Studios, London.
2017 - Became a recognized magic dealer, selling my own products at the worlds biggest magic convention.
2017 - Published my 40th DVD, teaching my magic effects and strategies.
2016 - Started Guest Speaking on Puzzles at WI, Rotary, Probus, clubs and Fred Olsen Cruise Ships.
2016 - Lectured at Numerous Magic Clubs around the UK, teaching my effects.
2016 - Was the headline act at a national convention with my cabaret show.
2016 - TV Show Warm-up act for all episodes of a children's TV show.
2016 - Balloon Modeler for 2 different cruises on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship - Oasis of the Seas.
2016 - Published my 723 pg, A4 size book on Marketing Strategies.
2015 - Performed my full one-hour Magic Workshop, at the sold-out Buxton Opera House.
2015 - Wrote, edited, hosted and published "Magic School" a YouTube series with over 60 episodes so far, with 5000 subscribers.
2014 - My books and video products are released through Lybrary, Penguin and Murphy's, the three biggest magic publishers in the world.
2013 - Performed my family magic show on 2 different cruises on the P&O Cruise Ship - Aurora & Azura.
2013 - Performed for Wayne Rooney (Man Utd) for his sons birthday.
2013 - Awarded 2nd place in the North West Close-up Magical Championships.
2012 - Awarded 1st place in the North West Close-up Magical Championships.
2012 - Performed for the entire Man City FC Team at their Premiership win party.
2011 - Performed and featured on Britain's Got Talent TV show.
2010 - Became a bi-monthly article writer for the Magic Circular, the magazine of the famous Magic Circle.
2010 - Joined the famous Magic Circle club, London.
2010 - Started a YouTube series teaching magic, with 5000 subscribers and a video that became viral with over 180,000 views.
2010 - 1st place - Cabaret Magician of the Year at the Manchester Magic Club.
2009 - 1st place - Cabaret Magician of the Year at the Manchester Magic Club.
2008 - 1st place - Cabaret Magician of the Year at the Manchester Magic Club.
2008 - Performed Impromptu close-up magic at the Magic Castle, Los Angeles, USA.
2008 - Ran a school of magic for two months at Camp Mountain Chai summer camp in Los Angeles, USA. Was also the camp videographer, photographer, editor, lifeguard, archery instructor and councilor.
2008 - Completed my PGCE to become a secondary school ICT Teacher.
2007 - Completed my Masters Degree in Film Production.
2006 - Completed my BA (Hons) in Television Production.
2005 - Began writing monthly articles for "The Magic Times" a magic magazine still publishing today.
2002 - Began 2 year residency at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Manchester performing close-up magic every Sunday afternoon.
2001 - Publisher releases my first best-selling book called "Body Tricks".
2001 - Completed contract on Brittany Ferries, performing daily cabaret shows.
2001 - Performed for Rio Ferdinand (Man Utd) at his New Year Party.
2000 - Completed A-Levels in Musical Theatre at North Cheshire Theatre College.
1999 - Began 3 year residency performing close-up magic at the Victoria & Albert Hotel, Manchester performing close-up every Sunday afternoon.
1999 - Graduated North Cheshire Theatre College, a private theatre school.
1998 - Began 4 year residency at UGC cinema performing a cabaret magic show every Saturday morning for the kids cinema club.
1998 - In-house entertainer for the summer season at St Ives Holiday Village.
1998 - Opened my own magic shop in Stockport (closed it after 6 months).
1997 - Play area supervisor at McDonalds for three years, hosting parties.
1996 - Performed in an assemble cast in a show at the London Palladium.
1995 - Did my 1st professional full 45 minute magic show.
1992 - 1996 - Won numerous talent shows and earned LAMDA qualifications.