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All Done by Kindness. A charity magic show making real magic happen.
The Magic Circle Theatre, London
18th September 2024
Reviewed by Simon Rosselli
This very special event to support The Magic Circle Benevolent Fund took place
last night, 18th September. The evening began with a champagne reception during which guests
explored The Magic Circle building and magic collections, took a guided tour of
the museum and enjoyed close-up entertainment presented by London's resident
mindreader Matt Daniel-Baker, Michael J Fitch a Member of The Inner Magic Circle,
and Chris Harding The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year.
In the theatre, a
world-class variety show hosted by West End star Simon Lipkin featured the
silent magic of our Triple Crown Champion Edward Hilsum, the multi award-winning
magician Nick Einhorn, pickpocket James Freedman and the comedy mentalism of
John Archer. Opening the second half was the world record holding hula hoop
artist Amazi. Edward Hilsum returned, this time without the doves, before Jack
Gleadow, the British Comedian of the Year nominee had us laughing till our
cheeks ached. Finally to close the show, Jay & Joss, the stars of this year's
Britain’s Got Talent, brought us five or six grand illusions and escapes, in
their fresh faced, fast paced style.
This sell-out special event really was, "all done by kindness" because all the
performers donated their services to the fundraising effort, as did the Tech
Crew (Wayne Trice, Jamie Ford and Andrew Trice), Front of House Team (Roger
Curtis, Matt Barber, John Hayns and Alexander Crawford) and Video & Photography
Crew (Steve Best, Bob Hamilton & Sue Hamilton). An auction and raffle only added
to the excitement and the whole event raised over £13,000 for the Charity. Many
congratulations to all involved. ★★★★★
© Simon Rosselli, September 2024
Photo credit: Michael J Fitch