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 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 William and Fern!

‘Every single one of our guests was blown away by your entertainment including the children. Thank you for being a part of our day.’

William and Fern, The Quorn Country Hotel, 13th November 2021

What a fantastic day it was at the exceptional Quorn Country Hotel, Loughborough for William and Fern’s wedding day in November 2021. It was third time lucky for the lovely couple – their wedding having been postponed due to the lockdowns – and we certainly made up for the delay in style!

It was a tremendous pleasure to entertain guests of all ages. Close-up magic during the drinks reception period – as well as table magic during the wedding breakfast – was provided. William and Fern’s guests were a joy to entertain, and it is always fantastic to amuse the younger guests too!

The beauty of magic is that it can be delivered virtually anywhere! We were blessed with a mild sunny day last November, and I thoroughly enjoyed engaging the guests outside whilst the photos were being taken.

The exceptional Forever Pictures masterfully captured the magic on William and Fern’s big day. They were fantastic to work with, and please visit their website for more details: Forever Pictures Telephone number: 07939 631511 Email address: forever-pictures@live.com

Party Time With James did a sterling job at entertaining both children and adults after the wedding breakfast. James is a tremendous family entertainer, and a top man! Please do visit his Facebook page ‘Party Time With James‘. His email address is: partytimewithjames@gmail.com

Congratulations William and Fern! What a great day it was and I really appreciate you investing your trust in me to entertain everyone. I hope to see you all again in the future. Best wishes. David Fox.

David’s website is: www.magician-midlands.co.uk

Telephone: 07946 686 258

Age UK – A Lock-down Lifeline

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Age UK have done a magnificent job in providing a lock-down lifeline for thousands of older people across the length and breadth of the country. Since March, the charity has been offering invaluable support by ensuring essential medical and food supplies are delivered to people’s homes.

Age UK’s fundraising events are always fantastic to perform at

I have been well aware of the exceptional work Age UK does throughout the community for many years, and I have been very fortunate to have performed magic at their lively fundraising events. These occasions are always very well attended and are opportunities to celebrate their work supporting isolated and vulnerable people.

AADBCCC6-1731-4D35-AA4B-AA52C4F095C1 — Magic at Alea Casino in Nottingham in June 2019 with Age UK

Indeed, I was delighted that the charity accepted my application to assist with food and medical deliveries when the lockdown started. There are a lot of people around Nottingham in the over 70 age group who have been confined to their homes since March, and it has been a tremendously challenging time for them to say the least. Some elderly people may not have friends or family close at hand, so Age UK has provided an essential network for them. I have been very fortunate and privileged to have been part of this team and witness first hand the difference the charity makes.

‘Without the help of Age UK, I have no idea how we would have coped’ reflected Mrs Fletcher, whose husband was hospitalised during lockdown and has thankfully since recovered from the virus. ‘The weekly food and medical deliveries have taken a large weight off our minds and really helped to reduce the stress levels!’

Working with Age UK has been a hugely enriching experience and has provided me with some much needed structure each week during this chaotic time. I always look forward to the deliveries, chatting to different people and listening to their experiences and perspectives. The crisis has made me even more thankful for being fit and healthy, and also revealed the tremendous amount of good will within the community. Local food store employees and pharmacists have been very keen to assist, and gone above and beyond to ensure that vital supplies reach the people who need them most.

Well done to Age UK in coming to the aid of so many people during the crisis, and for all the other fantastic work you continue to do! Why not volunteer, donate or find out more about Age UK at: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/

The Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel – Exceptional Events in Sheffield

Crowne Plaza 1

Are you seeking an exceptional venue for your next special event in South Yorkshire? The Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel is a wonderful choice for corporate events, weddings and social functions. It is perfectly situated in close proximity to the M1 and M18 arteries, as well as being within walking distance of Sheffield’s vibrant town centre.

Crowne Plaza 2 — The stunning ballroom can accommodate up to 224 guests

Elegance and class abound in this unique hotel which has most recently enjoyed an extensive makeover – recapturing the halcyon Victorian era when it was built. The spectacular ballroom is ideal for large gatherings and the Royal Victoria boasts no fewer than 14 meeting rooms – perfect for presentations, product launches and corporate functions.

Crowne Plaza 3 — Victoria Station once sat adjacent to the hotel and it is an area of rich history and cultural significance

Visit the hotel’s website at: Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel Sheffield

Are you planning an event in Sheffield? You may wish to consider the services of these exceptional local suppliers:

For wonderful party ideas – casino tables, magic mirrors and much more, visit: www.aceparty.co.uk

For exceptional DJ Services in Sheffield and South Yorkshire, contact: Sheffield Wedding DJ

Need a first class photographer for your wedding or event? Speak to Mark Crayden: www.markcrayden.co.uk

Are you seeking a Wedding Fayre or Event Organiser? Contact Francesca at: Francesca Cliffe Events

For magic and entertainment around Sheffield, South Yorkshire and beyond, visit David Fox Magician’s website at: www.magician-midlands.co.uk

Crowne Plaza 4 — Make sure you visit the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel next time you are in Sheffield

David Fox Magic

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