Last week started with a trip to London, wet up with Jem, Steve Kaos and Mark Russel. Meet and greet magic followed by 10 min stand up spot after dinner. Jem and Steve were on stilts and Mark was juggling, myself performing magic.
Performing close magic with others around me doing juggling and crazy stuff was great. I found the guests expected something a bit more fun than the usual serious expectations of “a serious magician”. This suits me down to a tee. Coming from the same place as the others, i always think the magic should be fun and a little bit silly, of course people know its not magic but if the trick is really baffling then it gives the fun just an added dimension.
After dinner i performed the head chopper illusion for the first time. I built it a few months ago now and i haven’t had a chance to put it in a real situation yet. It really has a strong effect for something so simple, and the routine had everybody clapping and some people with their head in their hands with anticipation! When the cucumbers get chopped its such a cool moment!!
Tanx Radio Control Tank Battle
Wednesday Tanx team building with a money bonanza fun day at Cadburys. They looked great in the sunshine! I did buy some new tents so if need be i can be completely covered now. The buildings are getting a make over as well. So very soon they will be looking like new!
Then on Sunday was a wedding, about 40 people from the daytime. Some magic for the first bit, with balloons later. I think the Bride and Groom wanted an emphasis on the balloons as they ha children and there were a number of children there.
Nice end to the week. Coming up, the last game /corporate magic at old trafford and a repeat from a few years ago.
Ta!
