For those who have tried to book tickets in the past and found the Edinburgh ticket box office down (they’ve had massive problems this year) you’ll be pleased to hear it’s all up and running.

If you’re in Edinburgh during the festival between 17th - 25th Aug then here’s the link you need http://www.edfringe.com/shows/detail.php?action=shows&id=1611

See you there

This weekend I went to a wedding near Kings Lynn then straight to London for a private party in trendy Wandsworth. Both went well and I had a great time. Just received this email from Roy the father of the bride from the wedding.

“What can I say, Thank you so much for helping to make my daughters

wedding a more memorable event. You did a fantastic job and left my

guests stunned, perplexed, somewhat slightly disturbed, amazed and some

believing it could only be magic. Well, the effect you had can only be

described as Magic.

I will make sure I book you early when my youngest decides to get

married.” Roy 

I know this blog is been read all over the world and many people get excited by a little mention. But who would have thought people would complain that they hadn’t been mentioned? I received an email from Derren Litten (Derren as in Brown, not as in Day. And Litten as in moaner). He wondered where his mention was. You’d think having been nominated for a Bafta for writing ITV’s hit comedy Benidorm and been on Tv regularly for the past 15 years, also writing and starring in The Catherine Tate Show - his ego would have been massaged enough. Apparently not. So here it is a Darren Litten mention (spelt that wrong just to annoy him)

What’s this?  A double post? You wait forever and then two come along at once. Like buses etc etc

Last week myself, Noely Qualter and Rob James all went over to perform at the new House of Illusion run by Rodney James Piper (RJP). We went last year but 2008 saw a new and improved venue. It looks fantastic. Loads of illusions that decorate the bar and theatre area and the whole place has a really good magic feel to it.

If you are going to Salou then it’s definitely worth a visit - some good magicians there (Matt Edwards, Rick Green and Becki, Matt Coleman etc). We had a great time performing there and I should be going back at some point this year if all goes to plan.

This weekend I’m performing in Hull, Ilkley and Birmingham - if anything out of the ordinary happens you will be the first to know loyal blog follower…

Many people email me asking where they can come and see me perform (exchange the word many for Two). Well, the time has come my friends. I will be performing along side Scotland’s top magician, Kevin McMahon (Faking It magician - turned from a science geek in to a magician geek). The show is called Magic To Get Girls By.

It’s going to be on at the Zoo Venue (near the Pleasance) Magic to get girls by
for full details. It’s running between 17th - 25th August with tickets at a modest £8 (£7 conc).

As well as my own comedy cabaret act we will also be performing a few double act type items - we’re working hard on it right now and it’s looking pretty good, if I do say so myself.

The premise of the show is that we are both single and we thought putting on a show in Edinburgh would be a good way to meet some girls. Nothing sexier than a card trick right? More realistically the show shows how bad we are at chatting up women with magic - not as easy as you might think. Or is it?

So if you are planning on making a trip to the festival please come along - should be great fun. Loads of other magic shows on this year so it could turn in to a mini convention. Can’t wait

My name is Alan. My last post was on 21st January. I’m very ashamed of myself. I’m going to try regular posts for a while - but obviously this could be the last one for another 3 months so who knows. Anyway, just added a new comment to my site for a nice job I did in Oxford - I’ve put it on my Oxford page (where else?). I just wanted to write and thank you for entertaining us all at the Finance & Commercial Forum in Oxford last week! With over 80 people to please the magic you performed at tables between courses worked really well and the show after dinner was a great end to the evening. Feedback from all attendees was excellent, would definitely book you again. Rebecca Henry, Siemens PLC

A nice email just came in - and I know you all like to hear it here first…

“Alan, just a quick thank you note to say well done and many thanks for keeping our large team superbly entertained with both the close up magic sessions and the group show. We have had great feedback from the team and no doubt we will see you in Manchester in due course.” John Sodhi, Cooperative Financial Services, Manchester

“Hi Alan, I wanted to write to you to say how fantastic you were at our wedding - literally everyone has been talking about it! It was really excellent and god knows how you do everything but it must be magic! I am sure that my father has been in touch with you as he was talking about his 60th in May that he was interested in … I shall leave that to him to organise ! I am so sorry that I have taken so long to write to you - excuses range from honeymoon, christmas and generally being a little rubbish. But better late then never. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to people in the future, I am very glad that we got you - you were brilliant.Thanks again and happy new year” Camilla, Chiddingfold, Surrey

More Haste Less Speed - I forgot the date - MONDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2007