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Derby and District Law Society – Annual Awards Dinner – 20th March 2026 – Pride Park Stadium

Magic, mystery and illusion at Pride Park, Derby.
Image Courtesy of Chris Morgan Photos Derbyshire

‘We had such amazing, positive feedback about you.  Everybody could not believe the magic.’

Lucy Tissington, President of Derby and District Law Society

Pride Park Stadium, Derby

It was a tremendous privilege to provide entertainment at the Derby and District Law Society’s Annual Awards Dinner at the fantastic Pride Park Stadium. Indeed, it is always wonderful to perform magic in the exceptional hospitality suites of this fine venue.

It was a tremendous pleasure to deliver a little magic!
Image courtesy of Chris Morgan Photos Derbyshire

I was delighted when Lucy Tissington, the President of Derby and District Law Society, contacted me last year and invited me to deliver close-up magic on this very special evening. It was a tremendous honour to be Lucy and her husband Oliver’s wedding magician at Makeney Hall in 2011; and I was profoundly grateful that they wanted me to be part of another very important red letter day event!

It was fantastic to see Lucy and Oliver. I was very fortunate to be their wedding magician at Makeney Hall in 2011.
Image courtesy of Chris Morgan Photos Derbyshire

It was magnificent to mingle with such a lovely group of guests throughout drinks reception and during the meal. Everyone was in fine spirits and more than ready for some close-up card manipulation, classic illusions, sleight-of-hand and psychological trickery!

The Derbyshire and District Law Society were a privilege to entertain. Image courtesy of Chris Morgan Photos Derbyshire

The exceptional Derbyshire photographer Chris Morgan was present to capture all of those special moments on this very magical occasion. Not only is Chris tremendously skilled at his craft (as you can see from these wonderful images he very kindly shared) he is also a lovely guy and a gentleman. It was a privilege to work alongside such a professional at the awards ceremony. You can find out more about Chris and his first class photography service at: Chris Morgan Photos Derbyshire

Fun, laughter and magical memories at Pride Park!
Image courtesy of Chris Morgan Photos Derbyshire

The evening was a tremendous success, and a fine opportunity for Derbyshire’s finest legal professionals to come together and celebrate a year of outstanding achievements and progress. Well done to Lucy, Julia, and all of the team at Derby and District Law Society for organising such a fantastic event, and thank you for inviting me to provide a little magic!

The evening at Pride Park was a tremendous success.
Image courtesy of Chris Morgan Photos Derbyshire

‘I got lots of feedback that people had enjoyed the magic and I am still trying to figure out how you got my card into a lemon!!’

Julia Saunders, Derby and District Law Society

Find out more about Derby and District Law Society at: Derby and District Law Society

Pride Park Stadium is the home of the famous Derby County Football Club. Visit the website at: Pride Park Stadium Home of Derby County Football Club

Chris Morgan is a professional Derbyshire photographer who is available for weddings, black tie events and special occasions. You can find out more about Chris at: Chris Morgan Photos Derbyshire

David Fox is an award winning professional entertainer based in the Midlands, UK. He travels all over the world entertaining audiences. His website is: David Fox Magic

Steve and Nicola’s Wedding Day – 30th March 2018 at Makeney Hall

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Congratulations Nicola and Steve! Some Champagne magic. Photograph courtesy of Jo Brew Photography

‘he kept the adults and kids entertained and captivated the whole time’

Steve and Nicola Fairclough, 30th March 2018

I was delighted when Nicola and Steve asked me to entertain their guests at Makeney Hall. We first met at the hotel on Mother’s Day 2017 when I had the privilege of performing some table magic for them. It is always a tremendous endorsement when a couple decide to call upon my services for such an important occasion – and Makeney Hall is a stunning location for a wedding.

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Magic is perfect for all generations. Photograph courtesy of Jo Brew Photography.

Drinks reception magic immediately after the ceremony always goes down very well on wedding days, and it was a real pleasure to mingle with Nicola and Steve’s guests in the bar area and drawing room. Close-up effects and routines are entertaining, but also have the added bonus of bringing together friends and family of both bride and groom who may have not met before. Card magic, sleight-of-hand illusions and feats of mind-reading are engaging, direct and very versatile – regardless of where the guests happen to be; they can be entertained.

After the speeches, it was fantastic to perform table magic and some child friendly entertainment in the Milford Suite. One of the most pleasing aspects of a wedding day is the opportunity to entertain all the generations present – from the youngest guest to the eldest. The presence of children on a wedding day always works well and livens up the proceedings. Balloon modelling is a colourful and vibrant addition which amazes both young and old. By this time the party was in full swing, and Nicola and Steve’s guests were a real pleasure to mix with.

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Visual magic and balloon modelling are always a hit on wedding days. Photograph courtesy of Jo Brew Photography.

It is always a great bonus if I have the opportunity to perform a special routine of magic for the newlyweds. The exceptional Jo Brew was the photographer for the day and masterfully captured an effect involving Champagne for Nicola and Steve. Jo is available for weddings and photo-shoots around Derbyshire and beyond, and can be contacted on her email address: jojobrewphotography2017@gmail.com. Her tremendous photographs throughout this blog article reveal her fantastic talent and ability to capture the vital moments on a wedding day.

It truly was a spectacular occasion at Makeney Hall and I am very fortunate to have played a role in Steve and Nicola’s magical day. As always, the highly professional team at the hotel did a sterling job in ensuring everything ran smoothly and the guests’ unique requirements were fulfilled. It is always a real pleasure to work with the lovely Antonia and all the conscientious members of staff.

Congratulations to Steve and Nicola!

Visit Makeney Hall’s website at: www.makeneyhallhotel.com or telephone Antonia and the team on: 0330 390 0492.

David Fox is a professional magician and freelance writer based in the Midlands. Visit his website at: www.magician-midlands.co.uk or phone him on: 07946 686 258.