“An Evening of Magic”
Saturday 14 October in Rolleston Club

Thank you to all who supported this sell-out entertainment. We are so very grateful to the Derby Magic Circle for presenting a marvellously mesmerizing show. Eight magicians conjured to amaze a completely spell-bound audience, who were well and truly entertained at this gathering of assorted magicians. Seeing men performing in suits takes you back to the days of black and white television variety shows featuring legends like David Nixon, Tommy Cooper and Sooty. An air of nostalgia mingled with the rich sprinkling of magic dust. Act I involved a bewildering series of close-magic routines at tables. We certainly needed a break in order to be demystified. The real trick was to grab a plate of Beryl Toon’s delicious buffet before it all disappeared! Having mastered the art of putting things away, we collected our thoughts, and anything else that was lying around, before the re-appearance of wizards for a side-splitting session of gag-a-rama stage magic. Clive Moore breezed into the limelight with a patter of quick fire Ken Dodd-style quippery. By now, we were standing in the wings of music hall. Three spells of magic by diddy Doug Gregg, Jane Moore and the man himself punctuated a very well-oiled routine. The Magic was simply a prop for masterly, old fashioned, unstoppable stand-up comedy. On this night, we were well and truly spellbound, charmed by the talents of the prestidigitating professionals who hover around the Derby Magic Circle.

Thanks to Rolleston Club for their hospitality and use of their fine venue. Also, thanks to a most appreciative audience for their support. Congratulations to the RoDSEC team for conjuring up yet another magical occasion.

Here are a selection of photographs kindly provided by John Wyers of Alderbrook Close.

Go to  “An Evening of Magic” Page 2 or Village Grapevine

Last updated: 26 January 2018