Mark Waddington

Mark Waddington (born June 4, 1989 in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England), also known as 'Magic' Mark,[1] is a British comedy magician who currently resides in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. Mark was voted "Best in the UK" for 2008.[2][3][4][5]

Career

Mark has been a comedy magician since the age of 13 when he made his professional debut at The City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds.[2] He performs internationally as a Comedy cabaret Magician and a close up Magic - both styles which he has won several awards for.[2] In 2007, Mark partnered with Dave Dean for a fundraiser for Manorlands Hospice in memory of his grandfather.[6]

In a recent appearance was supporting Channel 4 magician Paul Zenon during his Stand-up show, as well as performing his own comedy magic act with Jimmy Cricket, Johnnie Casson, Bobby Knutt, Gorden Kaye, and others.[2] Mark has appeared in the media many times and TV appearances include Channel 4, ITV and BBC.[2][7] He has also made many appearances on the radio as a magician, including Fresh Radio, BCB Radio, BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio York, BBC Radio Sheffield and BBC Radio 1.[2]

Awards

Mark was recently crowned the First Place winner of Starnow UK talent search in [2008].[2][3][4][5][8] Mark became a member of The Magic Circle in May 2009.

References

  1. ↑ Clayton, Emma (31 January 2011). "Scaling the beanstalk!". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 uk-magic.co.uk, Mark Waddington bio, Retrieved 10-10-2008
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 cravenherald.co.uk, Craven Herald & Pioneer, September 27, 2008, "Magic Mark is judges' favourite", retrieved 10-110-2008
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 by Clive White, m6live.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk, Telegraphh & Argus, September 25, 2008, "Mark plays his cards right!", Retrieved 10-10-2008
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 starnow.co.uk, interview: "Mark Waddington - UK Talent Search Winner", Retrieved 10-10-2008
  6. ↑ "Mark puts the magic into fundraising". Craven Herald. 20 July 2007.
  7. ↑ realitydigital.com, "Magical Yorkshire: Mark Waddington at the Leeds Ice Cube, Retrieved 10-10-2008
  8. ↑ starnow.co.uk, UK Talent Search 2008, Retrieved 10-10-2008

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