Congratulations Marian and Liam!

The lovely couple: Marian and Liam. Photograph courtesy of Melissa Maloo Photography.

‘You are just incredible at what you do! Everybody was talking about you after our wedding, you were the glue that stuck the wedding together!!!’

Marian and Liam, Dalbury Lees Village Hall, Derbyshire, 29th July 2022

It was fantastic to be part of Marian and Liam’s big day. Photograph courtesy of Melissa Maloo Photography.

It was a tremendous privilege to entertain everyone at Marian and Liam’s wedding celebrations in July 2022 at Dalbury Lees Village Hall in Derbyshire. The big day had been rescheduled due to the pandemic, and I was delighted that the lovely couple and their friends and family finally had the opportunity to celebrate in style.

It was fantastic to perform close-up magic for Marian and Liam’s guests. Photograph courtesy of Melissa Maloo Photography.

Marian and Liam had asked me to provide entertainment during the evening reception, and it was a pleasure to meet and greet the guests as they arrived at the hall. It was a beautiful Derbyshire summer evening, so I was very fortunate to be able to perform close-up ‘mix-and-mingle’ magic outdoors.

It was great to mingle with all of the guests. Photograph courtesy of Melissa Maloo Photography.

The newlyweds’ guests were a treat to entertain, and it was great to see smiles on the faces of all generations. The tremendously talented photographer Melissa Maloo was circulating, and she expertly captured all of those important moments throughout Marian and Liam’s wedding. Indeed, Melissa, Marian and Liam have very kindly allowed me to display these superb images in this blog article.

Making people smile, laugh and enjoy themselves on a wedding day is a tremendous privilege indeed! Photograph courtesy of Melissa Maloo Photography.

Marian and Liam’s wedding was even more special as I also had the opportunity to perform a show for the entire group prior to the speeches. The seating area to the rear of Dalbury Lees Village Hall was perfect for this spectacle, and it was great to bring everyone together to celebrate such a magical day!

Performing a show for all of Marian and Liam’s lovely guests! Photograph courtesy of Melissa Maloo Photography.

Congratulations Marian and Liam! Thank you again for calling upon my services and investing your trust in me. It was wonderful to be part of your wedding day celebrations.

Congratulations Marian and Liam! What a fine day it was at Dalbury Lees Village Hall! Photograph courtesy of Melissa Maloo Photography.

If you are seeking a wedding or events venue in Derbyshire, Dalbury Lees Village Hall offers excellent facilities. Visit the website at: Dalbury Lees Village Hall.

Do you require an outstanding photographer at your next special event? Melissa Maloo is available around the Midlands and beyond. Visit her website at: Melissa Maloo Photography.

David Fox is a professional magician based in the Midlands who performs at events around the UK and beyond. His website is: David Fox Magic.

Congratulations Annie and Dean!

‘It was a massive privilege for us to have you share the day! Dean wouldn’t have had anyone else.’

Annie and Dean, The Sitwell Arms Hotel, Renishaw. 21st May 2022

It was truly fantastic to entertain Annie, Dean and all their friends and family at the Sitwell Arms in May this year. I was very fortunate to meet the lovely couple at Nick and Beth’s wedding at Stubton Hall in 2019, and I was very flattered that they decided to call upon my services for their own special day.

Annie and Dean requested that I entertain everyone during their early evening reception. The period from the end of the wedding breakfast until the first dance is perfect for a close-up magician to circulate freely with the guests.

It was a pleasure to perform card magic, sleight-of-hand, classic illusions and mind-reading routines for all age groups. Annie and Dean’s friends and family were a joy to mix with, and it was fantastic to receive such a tremendous reaction.

We were blessed with excellent weather on the wedding day, so I was able to mingle freely with the guests in the garden area and terrace to the rear of this superb wedding venue.

The outstanding Bailey Lonsdale Photography were Annie and Dean’s chosen lensmen for the day, and it was a pleasure to work alongside these consummate professionals. The wonderful photographs in this blog article highlight how they can expertly capture all those very special moments on a wedding day perfectly. Many thanks to Annie and Dean for kindly sharing these images, and you can find out more about Bailey Lonsdale Photography at: www.baileylonsdale.com

It was a wonderful day at the Sitwell Arms, and thank you again to Annie and Dean for inviting me to be part of such a special occasion. Congratulations again to the lovely couple!

David Fox is a professional magician based in the UK who is available for weddings and special events around the world. Find out more about him at: David Fox Magic

Marc Oberon – World Class Magic

In the extraordinary world of magic, mystery and illusion, Marc Oberon needs no introduction. The worthy winner of a dazzling array of magical accolades, Marc has been mesmerising audiences across the world for the past four decades. In 2009 Marc was crowned the FISM World Champion of Close-Up Magic and – at the time of writing – he remains the only magician from the British Isles who has been presented with this most prestigious and much coveted award.

World Champion! Watch Marc’s world class magic here: Marc Oberon at the Magic Castle

Entertainer, innovator, motivator, artist, teacher… Marc Oberon is a rare talent indeed! As a magician, Marc possesses the incredible ability to amaze audiences both large and small. His stunning stage show is often enjoyed by television audiences, cruise ship passengers and private parties alike. Indeed, Marc’s natural ability to captivate, and form a strong rapport with people from all walks of life, is truly outstanding.

Marc’s performances on stage or at close quarters are unforgettable – make sure you go to see him next time he’s in your town!

As well as Marc’s theatrical production of magic, mentalism and illusion, he frequently delivers his sensational UV or ‘Black Art’ show. It truly has to be seen to be believed! My good friend Colin Pearson – who is a sound and lighting engineer in Blackpool – witnessed this incredible visual spectacle and stated that it was quite simply one of the finest and most unique performances he had ever experienced.

‘Marc’s UV show is quite simply the finest act I’ve ever seen in Blackpool’ Colin Pearson, Sound and Lighting Engineer. See Marc’s UV act at: Marc Oberon UV Act

In 2010 I was immensely fortunate to meet Marc, and he very kindly agreed to assist me with the development of my overall magical performance. At that time, I was performing at pubs, clubs and private events around the Midlands, but I was anxious to improve my act. Marc’s passion, enthusiasm and dedication to the magical art would have a profound and lasting impression upon me. His attention to detail, encyclopaedic knowledge of the art, exceptionally high standards, and seemingly interminable patience would take my show to a whole new level. Marc taught me self-awareness as a magician – and to always be mindful and understanding of my audience – and for this help I will be eternally thankful.

Marc helped me to pass my entrance exam to the Magic Circle

Sleight-of-hand, mentalism, illusion, card magic and presentation were all addressed by Marc, and he also helped me to prepare thoroughly for my entrance exam to the Magic Circle. It is always very daunting for any magician to be assessed by his or her peers, but Marc gave me the confidence to deliver my performance at the headquarters of the world’s most prestigious magical society in London. I am sure that he was just as satisfied as I was when I passed – having helped me to develop and improve my overall delivery!

Marc has the rare ability to entertain and mesmerise audiences at close quarters or on a stage! A truly world class magician!

There is no end to Marc’s incredible talent, and he has created a multitude of exciting magical effects and written extensively on this wonderful art-form. He has been a great inspiration to many magicians across the globe, and his contribution to the magical community is exemplary. You can explore Marc’s extensive selection of products at: Marc Oberon Magic Shop.

Marc is available for cruise work, special occasions, consultancy work and teaching sessions. Find out more about him at: Marc Oberon Website

David Fox is a professional magician, freelance writer and artist based in the UK. Find out more about him at: David Fox Magic

Congratulations Chris and Sophie!

‘you absolutely made our day’

Sophie and Chris, Shustoke Barn, Coleshill, 19th April 2022

What a tremendous day it was; celebrating the lovely Sophie and Chris’s wedding at Shustoke Barn, Coleshill in April of this year. The wedding had been delayed several times due to the pandemic, so it was fantastic to see everyone enjoying themselves at this exceptional Warwickshire venue!

Sophie and Chris asked me to entertain their guests during the period between the wedding breakfast and first dance. This is a great time to engage friends and family, and I was also able to provide both Bride and Groom with a special magical routine as well.

If you play with me, then you play with fire! The superb Damian Burcher was on hand to capture all of the action on the big day – and he never missed a beat – expertly photographing all those very special moments. It was very kind of Damian, Sophie and Chris to allow me to display these fantastic photographs on my blog!

Performing close-up magic and table magic for Sophie and Chris’s guests was a pleasure and a privilege. I was delighted to be able to provide my full repertoire of effects which includes: card magic, classic illusions, sleight-of-hand and psychological entertainment. ‘Mix and Mingle Magic’ is versatile, and is always a big hit on wedding days!

I know what you’re thinking… It’s always magnificent to perform mind-reading effects on a wedding day! This form of magic always leaves the audience speechless and has a very profound impact. People who experience this phenomenon will talk about it for years to come, and it is very satisfying for me to deliver.

Congratulations Sophie and Chris! It truly was a magical day as the exquisite Shustoke Barn. I do hope to have the opportunity to entertain you all again in the future. Take care and best wishes. David Fox 🙂

Find out more about this first class wedding venue at: Sustoke Barn, Coleshill

For wedding day photography, visit: Damian Burcher Photography

Things to do around Coleshill: Coleshill, Warwickshire

A tremendous bookshop in Coleshill: Books Revisited

The author of the article is David Fox, a professional magician and artist based in the Midlands, UK, Find out more about him at: David Fox Magic UK

Happy Birthday Mr Blake!

‘Here is the finished piece that my Dad just loves! Thanks again.’

Jamie Blake

I am delighted that my good friend Jamie Blake and his partner Rachel made it over to Phoenix, Arizona to celebrate Jamie’s Dad’s 86th birthday with him recently. It has been a tough time over the past couple of years as families have been unable to mix due to the pandemic. I was even more ecstatic when I discovered that Jamie’s Dad liked the artwork of Glasgow City Chambers and Ibrox Stadium (home of Rangers Football Club) that I created.

Jamie’s Dad is a fellow Scotsman and lifelong Rangers supporter, so it is a tremendous honour to have this artwork hanging on the wall of his home in The Grand Canyon State! I first met Jamie and his son Jack – who plays professional football for San Diego Loyal – when performing magic at a house party in Nottingham several years ago, and we became good friends. Jamie is very passionate about football and it is always great to chat to him about the Beautiful Game. Indeed, it was a tremendous privilege and a pleasure to entertain guests at Jamie’s partner Rachel’s special birthday bash in Nottingham in 2019. See article here: Rachel’s Party.

David Fox is a professional entertainer and artist based in Nottingham, UK. Find out more about him at: David Fox Magic

Congratulations Will and Amelia!

‘We just wanted to send a massive thank you for everything you did to make our day so magical’

Will and Amelia, Stubton Hall, 29th May 2022

It was a pleasure to be part of the lovely Amelia and Will’s wedding day celebrations in May at Stubton Hall. I was delighted when Laura (Amelia’s close friend) very kindly recommended my services to the bride. Amelia wanted the magic to be a special surprise for fiancé Will who is a big fan of prestidigitation.

Close-up magic in the beautiful gardens of Stubton Hall.

Throughout the many months of preparation for the wedding day, Amelia managed to keep my inclusion a secret from Will – a fantastic feat of magic in itself! It was tremendous to see the look of surprise on the newlywed groom’s face when we met during the drinks reception period. Indeed, this was a great time to mingle freely with Will and Amelia’s family and friends: performing close-up magic in the enchanting environs of Stubton Hall.

Mix-and-mingle magic for Amelia and Will’s guests.

Performing table-side entertainment was a massive pleasure!

Table magic throughout the wedding breakfast period was a marvellous privilege to perform. Amelia and Will’s guests were a fantastic group to entertain and it also provided an exciting opportunity to deliver some special routines for the top table. This is always great to do on a wedding day, particularly if the couple and close family have been engaged in group photo shots during the drinks reception period.

Laura takes the mysterious envelope out of the safe…

A very special thank you to Laura and Lee for keeping two predictions I made, and delivered to the venue two weeks prior to the wedding, securely locked up in the safe of Stubton Hall. These mysterious predictions had been sealed inside two envelopes and would later be magically revealed to Amelia and Will…

Amelia managed to keep my inclusion as a secret from Will throughout the many months of wedding planning – incredible!

I also really appreciate Amelia and Will’s decision to share these fantastic photographs for this article. The exceptional Darren Creswell Photography did an outstanding job in capturing all those very special moments throughout the wedding day. Find out more about the services they provide at: Darren Creswell Photography

Congratulations again to the lovely newlyweds Amelia and Will!

Congratulations Amelia and Will! It was fantastic to be part of such a magical and very special day at Stubton Hall.

Stubton Hall is a first class wedding and events venue located close to Newark, North Nottinghamshire, UK. Find out more about the outstanding services they provide at: Stubton Hall Venue

David Fox is a professional entertainer based in Nottingham, UK. Find out more about him at: David Fox Magic

Magic at The Motorist

‘Thank you so much David – you really did wow our guests with your fabulous magical entertainment.’

The Arnage Restaurant at The Motorist, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, May 2022

It was a tremendous pleasure and a privilege to entertain guests at the grand opening of the Arnage Restaurant at The Motorist recently. This unique venue is located in the idyllic hinterland of Leeds, and is a popular haunt for car enthusiasts. The Motorist boasts a fantastic array of classic cars and hosts events and gatherings throughout the year.

There is always something exciting going on at The Motorist

The Motorist boasts a stunning collection of classic cars.

The Arnage Restaurant is a fine addition to this outstanding venue, and the guests were treated to the fantastic new menu, as well as a lively presentation by Quentin Wilson who was one of the original presenters of Top Gear. It was great to mingle with everyone and entertain them with close-up magic and table-side illusions.

It’s always a privilege to perform close-up magic,

It was a fine sunny day for the opening of The Arnage restaurant and it was great to entertain outdoors too!

Thank you for the tremendous goody-bag of gifts! It won’t be long until I return back to The Motorist and The Arnage restaurant to enjoy this fantastic venue even more!

To find out more about The Motorist visit: www.themotorist.com

Planning on visiting the Arnage Restaurant, visit: Dining at The Motorist

Find out more about places to visit and enjoy around Leeds: Visit Leeds

David Fox is a professional entertainer based in the Midlands, UK. Find out more about him at: David Fox Magic Telephone: 07946 686 258

Magick Enterprises of Sheffield

Magick Enterprises, 82 Broad Street, Sheffield, S2 5TG

For an exceptional selection of magic effects, make sure you visit Magick Enterprises of Sheffield. The store boasts a fantastic range of tricks, illusions, magic sets, books, DVDs and magical memorabilia. Ideal for both hobbyist and professional alike, Russell the proprietor always ensures he has the right balance of new modern innovations, along with the timeless classic favourites of magic.

Magick Enterprises is very close to Sheffield city centre and has been a popular haunt of magicians for many years. Regular classes and workshops provide an invaluable opportunity for practitioners of the art to develop and hone their skills.

Please visit the website at: Magick Enterprises

Telephone: 0114 276 0482

David Fox is a professional entertainer based in the UK. Find out more about him at: David Fox Magic

Eastwood – DH Lawrence Country

DH Lawrence (1885 – 1930) Illustration: David Fox

Eastwood Hall – once the offices of the Coal Board now a prestigious four star venue

It’s always fantastic to visit Eastwood and entertain audiences at weddings, parties and special events. Most recently it was a tremendous privilege to be part of Tanya and Matt’s fantastic wedding at the outstanding Eastwood Hall.

Congratulations Tanya and Matt! What a fantastic day it was at Eastwood Hall.

The town is most famous as being the birthplace of the world famous writer and poet DH Lawrence (1885 – 1930) and his legacy remains evident around the area. Indeed, the DH Lawrence Birthplace and Museum on Victoria Street provides an interesting insight into this extraordinary man’s life, work and times.

The DH Lawrence Birth Place Museum – Victoria Street – just off Nottingham Road

Lawrence would spend his formative years at the Breach House on Garden Road. This is where the seeds of his genius were sown and inspiration for future literary masterpieces was provided. The Breach House can be visited and forms part of the Blue Line Trail.

The Breach House on Garden Street, Eastwood

Lawrence drew from the unique social and cultural aspects of life around Eastwood and its environs at the turn of the twentieth century. His father was a coal miner and worked at the local Brinsley colliery.

Brinsley Headstocks Nature Reserve now covers the area formerly occupied by the colliery

Unlike his father, Lawrence would pursue a literary career and studied at the University of Nottingham. Illustration: David Fox

Sons and Lovers, Lady Chatterley’s Lover and Women in Love are three of Lawrence’s most famous works. He was considered to be highly controversial in his time, and Lady Chatterley’s Lover would not be published in its entirety in the UK until 1960.

The Lady Chatterley Public House, Nottingham Road, Eastwood

To find out more about exciting places to visit around Eastwood and Nottinghamshire, visit: Things to do in Nottinghamshire.

David Fox is a professional entertainer, freelance writer and artist based in Nottingham, UK.

A member of the Magic Circle, the International Brotherhood of Magicians and Equity, visit his website at: David Fox Magic

Telephone/text: 07946 686 258

Congratulations Ryan and Marie!

‘Ryan and I just wanted to say a big thank you for the day. Our guests loved having you there and so did we!’

Ryan and Marie, 22nd January 2022, Hampton Manor

What a fantastic day it was at the exceptional Hampton Manor in January when we celebrated the wedding of Ryan and Marie. The lovely couple had been forced to reschedule their big day due to the lockdowns, so it was great to see them finally tie the knot in style.

It’s always great to entertain all the generations of family and friends!

It was a massive privilege to provide close-up ‘mix-and-mingle’ magic for Ryan and Marie’s lovely family and friends. Indeed, such entertainment is perfect for the period immediately after the wedding ceremony.

The stunning environs of Hampton Manor made for a very magical day!

Card magic, sleight-of-hand, mind-reading, gambling demonstrations and child-friendly tricks were provided – and it was great to entertain all generations of guest. Thank you again to Ryan and Marie for calling upon my services, and congratulations once again!

Ryan and Marie’s guests were a real pleasure to entertain!

Special thanks to the outstanding Lucie Watson Photography for providing these tremendous photographs. Visit their website for more details: Lucie Watson Photography

Hampton Manor is an exceptional venue located in Solihull, Midlands, UK. Find out all about it here: Hampton Manor

David Fox is a professional entertainer, freelance writer and artist based in the UK. A member of the Magic Circle, The International Brotherhood of Magicians and Equity, find out more about David at: David Fox Magic Telephone/Text: 07946686258

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