Under the spell from an early age...
Under the spell from the tender age of ten, Jack has been into magic for the past 30 years. He didn't have much choice really as his grandfather invented and made magic tricks and his father dabbled in magic and taught Jack how to master the well-known cups and balls trick, which he used as a party piece to entertain friends and family when he was growing up.
Fast forward to age 21 and Jack joined his first magic society the Wessex Magical Association based in Bournemouth, where he was drafted at the time, during his 22 years service with the Royal Marines. Later drafted to the west country, Jack decided to join the Plymouth Magic Circle where he has served as President and is currently an Inner Member - a privileged membership that you acquire after about ten years.
During his service career, Jack carried on with magic as a hobby and could often be found entertaining at the Officers' Mess. Since leaving the Royal Marines in 1996, Jack turned professional and has honed his magic skills and technique, gaining rave reviews not only for his relaxed intimate style but also for his sheer professionalism.
May 2003 saw Jack performing by Royal Appointment. The performance, at an exclusive inauguration ceremony of P & O's 'White Sisters', Adonia and Oceana, which was attended by many distinguished guests. The naming and bottle splash of these two ships was carried out by HRH The Princess Royal and her daughter, Miss Zara Phillips on her first royal engagement.
The Tsunami Appeal...Charity Auction
Jack just couldn't resist posing with these three lovely ladies....seriously though, Jack donated his magical services to help raise funds for the Tsunami appeal. The Royal Garden Chinese restaurant in Plymouth City centre, played host to a charity auction, where the sum of over £7000 was raised for the Tsunami appeal.
Abracadabra...
The Spring 2005 edition of Plymouth life Magazine profiled Jack in an article entitled "Abracadabra". This looked at Jack's career as a magician, from watching his grandfather make magic tricks and his first performances as an eager 10 year old, to more recent engagements across the South West UK and beyond.
A wealth of performing and magical experience...
A member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Equity and twice winner of the Grant Cup for Close-up Magic....Jack has been performing interactive magic and intricate sleight of hand for over 30 years...Not only will you be baffled and amazed but above all be prepared to be entertained as the magic happens before your eyes!
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Jack can now be found mixing, mingling and entertaining guests anywhere from Corporate Functions, Weddings Receptions and Fund Raising Events to Private/Office Parties, University/College Proms, Graduation and Summer Balls, Fetes and Open Days and with many hundreds of repeat bookings to his name, Jack really could make your next event both magical and unforgettable.
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