2007
Wednesday 5 th September 2007
This was Theo's (left) second presentation to the Probus club of Ewell, which really means the first in early 2006 was so successful that a repeat but new presentation was greeted with much anticipation. For those who missed the first show are warmly invited to read the report found here, because this gave clear insights into Theo's background and development from one profession into a totally different sphere.
Theo is based in Surrey, and is a member of The Magic Circle since 1999, The International Brotherhood of Magician’s, The Surrey Society of Magicians and Equity. He is a very versatile magician, as he proved on our day, providing entertaining magic for both children and adults and one assumes that Probus members fall within one of those categories!
After some humour of whether the day would be a repeat of the first, he then outlined his progress and development not only in the field of magic but into a much wider entertainment slots. Such as Birthday Parties, Weddings, House Parties, Schools, Banquets, Hotels, Conferences, Society Balls, Hospitality and Corporate Events. His Close-Up Magic, also known as Table Magic is becoming increasingly more popular at Weddings, Banquets and Corporate Events in and around Surrey, and all over the UK.
He emphasised the facts between pure technical ability to perform the skills of his trade and the balance necessary to provide the rapport with the audience in terms of fun and entertainment which is necessary to ensure that show is a mix of "customer" participation and incredulity!
So in terms of magic, with the help of the membership (not always so willing) Theo, kept us all highly amused and indeed yet again baffled, he seemed to turn the laws of physics on their head when a sharp needle was passed through a blown up balloon without the expected explosion, did it really pass through the balloon? well the baffled President thought so!
How did he know one card selected from a pack, and indeed change the number of cards safely in members pockets, most of us had no idea, but this was achieved with apparent ease. His repartee was excellent and before we realised the time had passed away and it was left to the President to give a well earned vote of thanks and the membership showed their full appreciation
This report hardly does justice to Theo, so please browse Theo’s web site Click on Theo's picture to go direct to his web site, read/see more there.
