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Magic Circle works wonders at Royal Free Hospital
14th May 2009
Reported and
photographed by John Derris
The Magic Circle recently presented an evening of magic at the Royal Free
Hospital, Hampstead, London in conjunction with the Friends of the Royal Free,
in aid of funds for the Radiotherapy department. It was 'house full' with over
three hundred guests who were amused and amazed at the outstanding magic that
was presented by stage and close-up professional magicians of The Magic Circle.
The evening was arranged by Nicky Begent, Chairman of the Friends of the Royal
Free and Jill Pratt in memory of her husband Christopher Pratt, noted judge at
Bow Street and long time member and secretary of The Magic Circle, who was
treated for cancer at the hospital but who died earlier this year.
Magicians appearing were Peter Wardell, Alan Shaxon, Duncan Trillo, Brian Miller
and Audrey, John Styles, Michael Bailey, mentalist and mind reader Graham Jolley
and Scott Penrose who coached Michael Caine in magic for his latest film Is
Anybody There?
During the interval close-up magicians mingled with the audience to show
close-quarter magic to guests and included David Ball, David Beckley, John
Derris, Brian King, Mike O'Brien, Dennis Patten, Rajan, Peter Scarlett and
Jonathan Shotton.
Photo: Gold Star member of The Inner Magic Circle David Beckley shows his magic
matchboxes which have a life of their own and perform acrobatics to (l to r)
Dr.Katherine Piggott who treated Christopher Pratt during his illness, Jill
Pratt and Nicky Begent.
Photo: Magicians of TheMagic Circle and Dr.Katherine Piggott, Nicky Begent and
Jill Pratt with mind reader and mentalist Graham Jolley making a prediction
about the future of the government!
© John Derris, May 2009