Last night was one of my favourite gigs of the year; the Dundee Graduation Ball. This was the fourth year I’ve performed walk around close up magic at the Ball, and it never fails to be an absolute joy. The weather was kind to us again (not as hot as last year, but not the movie set rain of 2008 either) which meant I could spend most of the time outside at the garden tables. I found myself being taken from table to table by enthusiatic audience members which does take the sting out of the cold opener at a table – there’s little need for the ‘Hello, I’m the magician this evening’ when ten people are shouting ‘hey, magician! Over here!’ at you…
Tammy at DUSA always brings in interesting acts and last night was no exception. I was chatting to Edele and Keavey from B*Witched (who are lovely, and had no objection to a tall magician invading their dressing room to grab some pre gig chocolate), but left before Danyl Johnston arrived. On a plus side, I finally got my Polaroid photo on the office wall, along with Make Sparks, who were suitably impressed with some after gig wind down magic in Tammy’s office.
Ian (back from some magic in Dundee)
