Hi, Smudge here, Just thought I'd say hello from Hampshire in the UK.

I'm 39 and live with my wife and two daughters. I am lucky in as much as my wife was in the business with me for 9 years she understands what I do and is really supportive.I have had the magic bug since the age of 7, and have been professional since leaving school (23 years ago) in the past I have been an illusionist and have also performed a manipulation act, dove act, and a quickchange act. I now do a stand upcomedy/magic act, close-up magic, and a childrens act. so I keep pretty busy entertaining people. I love magic just as much today as I did when I first started and just feel lucky to be making a good living at something I love.

Great forum you have here, I shall be a regular user.

keep up the good work.

Regards, Roy Charles.

I lived in Portsmouth for thirteen years (I left nearly 6 years ago)and I miss it so much.

I'm sure you'll find lots of useful information here,

Dizzy

Thanks Dizzy, perhaps our paths have crossed. its a small world.

Smudge.

Hi Smudge,

Welcome to the Café and glad you decided to join us. Although the Café has a membership of over 13,000 from 80 different countries a high number are from the UK. No doubt you'll come across some people you may know and meet others from around the world. Please don't hestitate to post or ask a question of your own as it's a friendly place. Have fun!

Thank you very much for the welcome Crystal.

Hi Roy,
Welcome to the Café. The Café is such a unique place for Magic. It is ever expanding and has nearly 13.500 members throughout the world. It will make a great contribution to your magic perspective. Do not forget to post often. You will find many new friends and many new ideas here. I predict you will like the Café.Please grab a chair and begin to type your next post while you have a cup of strong Turkish coffee on my bill.