Not content with being the leading London Magician in the UK(!), I was recently whisked out to Dubai again for the Gitex Trade Show / Conference on behalf of Etisaliat. The Gitex conference is the largest technology exhibition in the Middle East and is a major event for all the technology type companies in the Middle East and UAE. Etisalat is a UAE-based telecommunications services provider, currently operating in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Africa (you can always rely on Wikipedia). At the event I performed to 250 Etisalat VIPs and also performed a phone themed trick, on stage, which involved the company chairman calling one of his colleagues from another country live, with a real-time ‘international magician’ card prediction. The trick was fantastic even if I say so myself. I really do love performing as a magician in Dubai; the people are always great, the service in the venues and hotels is just exceptional and the buildings and general ‘offer’ in Dubai is mind-boggling, although it is all a bit artificial, as long as you take it at face value, you can’t do anything other than love the place.


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I have just got back from a jet-set trip to Dubai where I performed for a group of Russians on a a private yacht. Although you can't tell from the photo the seas were a little rough but my sea legs just about managed to get through the night. All the guests had a great time, especially when one lucky guest won a table of solid gold bars at the evening's gala dinner. Now that is amazing...

It was a great trip, even though I was only in Dubai for a few hours, the client was impressed too:

"I’ve been meaning to write to thank you for the fantastic entertainment you provided for our clients. The evening was a real success and we had a lot of very good feedback from everyone, particularly on how amazed they were by you! I think everyone is still trying to figure out how you do it! We were really impressed with the way in which you managed to move amongst the groups and capture their attention despite the language barriers and the unsteady floor! You definitely break all the stereotypes of the traditional magician and we loved your relaxed informal style! We would certainly recommend you to other companies in Dubai and would love to invite you back for future events that we have"

Nice.

I really need to do a 'full' update which I will do soon....


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Well, I just had a crazy couple of weeks. After performing four jobs in four corners of the UK in 5 days I was then flown out to Dubai for a swanky party outside the world famous 7-star Burj Al Arab hotel. I must say well done to the lovely ladies organising the party; Sarah, Sherry & Emma as it was a stunning set-up and all the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Highlights included working with the ten-piece band from the UK, the Ukrainian sax player and Australian photographer; very international, there was even some representation from the USA with a life size Pamela Anderson birthday cake which was pure quality.

I’ve attached a selection of photos from the event below.

More news next week.

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Happy guests

The Venue on the beach

Paul Ross, brother of Jonathan doing a 'This is your life' set for the birthday boy.



Me in full white theme...


More happy guests

Swanky party venue...

The super sax player


Photos thanks to: www.djphotography.net