Southampton Magician TJ Shoesmith at the University EVA Awards

For two days last week I was working as a Southampton Magician at the University’s Excellence in Volunteering Awards (EVA’s).

Student events can be demanding, and this was no exception, with fifty tables and only myself to cover them I had to work fast. A close up magician can realistically get around fifteen tables at the most during a meal so some were inevitably missed out.

The event was controlled by a talent young comedian Stuart Goldsmith, who I had met at a comedy club a couple of years before. His ability to deal with a large and boisterous crowd was a delight to watch.

The two evenings were very different the first was the sporting fraternity. This made for a lively evening particularly as the end drew near. The second night was the musicians. It was an altogether different affair. The type of magic I was performing on the first night differed greatly from the second.

This is a picture taken on the first night with a group of history students who were magic enthusiasts.

It is not that one was better than the other but my performance changes to suit the environment. I thoroughly enjoyed both and always welcome the opportunity to work as a Southampton Magician.

Below is a picture of my favourite table, a group of history students who made me feel most welcome and had a genuine love of magic.

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