David Bale

26/05/2026

On Saturday, I had to pull out of a walk around engagement at a wedding of 150 guests in Cambridge. At the last minute, John Tonks, who's highly experience in close up magic and who I didn't know at all, took over for me. It was a triumph. He saved the day (and my and other magicians' reputations) and proved that us magicians, amateur and professional, support each other in a fine, warm community. Have a look at his website - and thank you, John.

John T’s Magic offers unforgettable close-up magic for weddings, parties & events in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire & Norfolk. Book magician John Tonks today!

27/04/2026

Yesterday, here we are performing the Encore Stab, at Trish Maud's flat in Strawberry Fields, Stapleford. 'Now I want you to cut once more... but I want you to wait until I've turned my back and can's see.' The lady is Trish's sister, Val, who's arrived from Canada,. asking especially to see some magic. What a star!

11/01/2026

Man is defined as a human being and a woman as a female - whenever she behaves as a human being she is said to imitate the male.

Simone de Beauvoir

10/01/2026

On the 5th of last month, I did a few magic tricks at The Friends Rock Road Library's Christmas Party, It was opened in the 1930s and is still going strong, with talks, concerts, social events for adults and children, as well as being open as a fine facility for everyone around, supported by both the Friends - a truly vibrant organisation - and Cambridge City. Here's their website, if you're interested. https://friendsofrockroadlibrary.wordpress.com

09/01/2026

In the greatest hardship, we find the greatest joy.
Just as flowers watered by perspiration are the most beautiful.
(from the script of Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors)

08/01/2026

Here is an early Pye television set, using a cathode ray tube and, of course, monochrome and a tiny screen. My parents had one of the first in our area. We watched the Queen's Coronation on it. Plus Mr Pastry, Andy Pandy, What's my Line. football, etc.
On Monday 1st December, last year, The Pye Association -previous and retired Pye employees - invited me to do my magic. They were as lovely an audience as were their televisions. And they were in colour (and larger).

07/01/2026

Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.
(All's Well That Ends Well - William Shakespeare)

05/01/2026

Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?
(Twelfth Night - William Shakespeare)

04/01/2026

What do elves do after school?
Gnome-work

03/01/2026

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. But if the white runs out, I’ll drink the red.