I'm Ian Barradell 34 years old from Derby.

I've been studying magic for nearly 30 of those years.

My passion is card magic and I'm most recognized for my extensive work with the memorised stack (Simon Aronson's).

I collect magic books (I have a library of over 1000 books) and I live and breath for the knowledge.

I look forward to taking part in the Magic Cafe.

Welcome to The Magic Cafe Ian,
I know you will enjoy your time here.

Of course, your life as you have known it will be gone, food will have to be brought in, friends and family will wonder where you are, but the Cafe will be the wiser!

I look forward to reading your insights on magic, and could only dream of browsing your quite extensive magic library.

Ian:

It is wonderful to have you here at the Cafe. I look forward to your posts. I believe you have much to share given the length of time that you have been practicing magic. Enjoy your time here.

-Marty

Wow! That is some longevity! Who else can claim almost 90% of their life doing Magic.

And Man 1000 books in your library! That is more than a wee bit of bedside reading you have there!

Welcome! And thanks for joining us! We look forward to your participation!

BroDavid

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen !

This is my first visit and I've been on far too long already.

It's past midnight, I need some sleep.

Take care

Hi IanB!

Welcome to the "Magic Cafe"

It's great to have you here!
:confused: You've been in magic since you were 4?

Bet you sure were cute,
pulling a rabbit out of your........
:hrmph: What does a 4 year old pull a rabbit out of?



Mya

I dont know...but I'm thinking that a nappy could be a good vanishing tool...and one where no one would be keen to look...

[nb. This message does no imply I was wearing nappies at age 4]

Welcome! Another Ian, my, my. If you get time, please drop over to the mentalists' table and say hello. It's the corner table by the window under the sign that says
"A Penny For Your thoughts," but I sensed you knew that.

Hi Ian!

It's nice to have you as a new member?

I look forward to your posts!

1000 Books!,

I imagine you've got alot of knowledge there mate,

I'm a newbie here from London too, Hope to speak to you soon,

Fon

Welcome aboard, Ian.
You'll find plenty of company here among others who also live and breathe magic!
cheers,
Peter Marucci
showtimecol@aol.com

It's great to have another knowledge hungry magic lover with us, there can never be too many.

Greetings friend, I hope you do get some sleep in between your visits here

Hi Ian B, if you are from Derby/Newport it's
about a 1/2 hour from Waterville, so if you want to chat or exchange tricks I would be glad to do so.

Ian,
Good to have you here. It sounds like you have a lot of knowledge to share. Have some coffee and a donut.

Sable

Hi Ian,

Welcome to the Cafe!

Take care!

Dorian Rhodell

Hey Ian, glad you could make it (was this on Dave and myselves recomendation?)

34!!?? you don't look a day over 40.... HA!

Hmmm, Knowledge hungry ...well here have a donut it might help subside that hunger.
Welcome to the Cafe.

Hi Ian,
Took your advice and joined the Cafe.
:dancing:

WOWWW May I envy the book collection you have!!! Although I am a pageant, the number you have is beyond my dreams about a single topic.
Performing at the age of four, is a fairy tale... Was any of your parents in the business???

Nice to Welcome you to the Cafe, hope one day I maybe see your collection in person and meet you (no, I do not mean that I want to meet you for the sake of books)

magical regards.

Welcome to the CAFE!!!!!!