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Richard Young - Magician
Well into his 16th year as a Magician Richard Young credits his sustained passion of magic to a sheer love of the art form and the personal qualities it provided him with. Richard's crowning achievement as a child came when at the age of just 14 he was crowned the winner of the prestigious 'Magic Circle Young Magicians Close-Up Magic Competition'. The competition consisted of members of the 'Young Magicians Club' (a division of The Magic Circle reserved especially for budding young Magicians) and was judged by a panel of elite Professional Magicians. His feat was even more remarkable by the fact that he was one of only two finalists without the benefit of professional tutoring.
Richard's success in the competition paid immediate dividends. Following his win he received an offer of free tutoring from Professional Magician Bob Swadling who has developed tricks used by such greats as Paul Daniels and David Blaine. Regarding Swadling Richard says: "When Bob first approached me with his offer I thought OK, how much? It turned out he didn't want money; he just wanted to give back to the profession he felt had rewarded him so richly. Learning with him was fun. He taught me not just about the tricks themselves but also the performance aspect of magic". Another consequence of Richard's win was an offer to perform in front of a live studio and television audience on national television, an offer he accepted.
Richard continued performing magic throughout his later teenage years, utilising it to open new doors and make new friends. He studied at Oxford Brookes University and became a full time Professional Magician in his early twenties. He has been booked to perform for many different national companies and celebrities including Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear fame and Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton.
In 2008, after being nominated by two highly regarded existing members, Richard successfully passed the examination criteria and was offered full membership of the world famous Magic Circle in London. This is an exclusive club for Professional Magicians who can perform to the highest standards. Richard now regularly performs across the country professionally at private functions, weddings and corporate events. In 2010 Richard Young staged the Magic Thamed!! show at The Thame Players Theatre to two sold out houses. The show was such a big success that it will be taken on tour in 2011.
