I, unusually, have a couple of days off before the New Year - could this be the recession?

Once again, many thanks to the Staff at the Leicester Marriott for their kindness and hospitality.

Just got back from Midnight Mass. It was packed!

Thanks to all at Sharpes for their generosity and for Andy's "It's up your sleeve!" running gag.

Close-up magic today so took the MG soft-top to work; what a mistake - did it pour! Wore my daft'at!

I find the new routines I've been working on compliment my style and generate spirited reactions.

It's the last day of the schools' PantoMagic tomorrow, then close-up table magic to the 28th.

An altogether beautiful day today - crisp and bright but a hoar frost in Breedon.

A sincere thank you to all the Staff at BC for making me feel welcome - a heart warming experience.

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Stevenson R L

Barley Court tomorrow - looking forward to seeing familiar faces again. Will pull out all the stops!

Just got in from a Masonic Dinner. Leicester Schools this morning - very long day. But good fun!

Nimium ne crede colori. Medicus curat, nutura sanat.

What a wild one today. Thank you everyone for being so considerate with the parking and hair drying!

The unexpected compliment is such an inspiration and brightens up your day!

Wooly hat day today! Nippy get-ins; in more ways than one.

Loughborough today for a golf club dinner - Ashby this evening for a black tie supper.

Getting into the Christmas programme now and my act is pure pantomime - I whistle while I work!

Spent today recovering after having major implant surgery but looking forward to the final results.

Managed to relax for half an hour in the sauna this evening after working all day.

An unexpected missive from C & R today - it's lovely to hear from people you haven't seen for ages.