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Paul Tonge Magic and Shenanigans Close-up magician with a laid-back conversational style. Available for parties/functions & events.
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Season 2 Episode 3 - the finale of Magic at the Marco 2024. Another great night of banter and magical tomfoolery. Thank ...
20/10/2024

Season 2 Episode 3 - the finale of Magic at the Marco 2024.

Another great night of banter and magical tomfoolery.

Thank you to all who took part in my shenaniganary. (I’m pretty sure that’s a word. ) it was great to talk to so many friendly people, who by the end of the night were undoubtedly suffering with playing cardboard blindness.

The condition of the International envelope of mystery says it all.

I think I should mention Martin Pearce and friendly beard of Mark Mangnall at MJM Magic for all their hard work putting the event together in conjunction with The Marco Players.

Also, it has to be said that if Bolton Magic Club were a biscuit, it would have to be one of those really good Fox’s ones.

‘Til next time.
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Season 2 Episode 2 of Magic at the Marco. Another great night in Bolton. More Jim Bowen related prizes, teabags and play...
19/10/2024

Season 2 Episode 2 of Magic at the Marco.

Another great night in Bolton.

More Jim Bowen related prizes, teabags and playing cardboards.

Special mention to the fabulous Lewis and Donna for their participation in (what must have seemed like) the largest onslaught of prestigitation since the great card trick battles of Horwich back in 1921; heady times.

Same again tonight? Oh go on then.

See you later.
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Season 2, Episode 1 of Magic at the Marco complete. A great first night of three. All stage acts were fabulous. Great au...
17/10/2024

Season 2, Episode 1 of Magic at the Marco complete.

A great first night of three. All stage acts were fabulous. Great audience too.

There were shenanigans.

Thanks to all who I spoke too and participated in a shenanigan.

Same time, same place tomorrow.

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Shenanigans UpdateI've recently returned from Le Barcares in the south of France. Some notable moments (see photos):1. P...
03/10/2024

Shenanigans Update

I've recently returned from Le Barcares in the south of France. Some notable moments (see photos):

1. Performing a little bit of magic for the ever generous Schofield, who 'almost' put her cup of tea down at one point during the performance - high praise indeed. Thank you to Jones for the photographs and generally being all-round fabulous.

2.Finding a sculpture obviously modeled on the one-and-only Philip, the Mind-Reading Whale.

3. Meeting Mo's new cat : Alexander Lionel Richmond III - quality fur, (5 Stars would recommend.)

4. Seeing how far and wide the the Marco at the Magic marketing machine has spread... (I'm told that tickets are selling exceptionally well and are almost sold out for Friday and Saturday.) Get your tickets at : https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bolton/marco-players-at-stepping-stones/magic-at-the-marco/e-kbagjj

Speaking of the Marco, last night had the pleasure of performing for a few of amazing tech team at the Marco. Including Janice (pictured), who was very disappointed indeed that she didn't win a Hostess Trolley.

See you at the Marco in a couple of weeks time!

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Hello all!As I’ve not posted in a while, I just thought I’d give you all an update on some shenanigans related stuff.Mag...
17/09/2024

Hello all!

As I’ve not posted in a while, I just thought I’d give you all an update on some shenanigans related stuff.

Magic at the Marco -

I’ll be performing a bit of close-up magic (and maybe a shenanigan or two) at the “Magic at the Marco” event in Bolton next month (alongside all at Bolton Magic Club). This is the second year that I’ve been a small part of this show, which was a sell out last year - in fact it went so well, it’s been extended to three nights this year! It’s taking place on the 17th, 18th and 19th of October at Stepping Stones Nursery, Chorley Old Road, Bolton. For tickets www.themarcoplayers.net. It was a huge success last year and a great, slightly unusual night out. Please spread the word if you’re able.

Philip the Mind-Reading Whale

Due to overwhelming popular demand, Philip is currently in the process of getting his “press-pack” together; you know, the kind of thing a telepathic whale does on a day to day basis. See photos. His business card / promo-reel is currently being designed by his “people”. More news as it comes.

New Followers / Likes

There’s been quite a few new likes to the page and I’ll like to welcome them and thank them for their support. A particular shout out goes to the very vertical, Shaun Thomas Barry – a fine man indeed for sharing the page – it all helps.

Someone said to me at a recent gig (with the ever-effervescent MJM Magic ), that it was really nice to see close-up magic “in person”, as it was something they’d never experienced before; needless to say Philip took full credit.

So, please remember if you’re looking something a little bit out of the ordinary for your party or event, please bear me in mind. I’m house-trained and don’t take myself too seriously...

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Was great to entertain the good people at Alan’s 60th birthday party at Westhoughton Cricket Club last night with the ev...
01/09/2024

Was great to entertain the good people at Alan’s 60th birthday party at Westhoughton Cricket Club last night with the ever handsome MJM Magic (thanks for asking me along. )

Sadly I didn’t get any photographic plates on my mobile telephone. Therefore, I’ve attached a picture of Philip the mind-reading whale, whistling Geoff the psychic turtle, an inner clarity teabag and the International Envelope of Mystery; all of which featured in last nights shenanigans in one way or another.

When asked for his thoughts on how the gig went, Phillip responded; “Krill”. Thanks Philip.

I’m quite hoarse this morning.

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Just back from doing a few things in HydeThanks to Andrew Crombie for inviting me along. A bigger thank you also to ever...
10/08/2024

Just back from doing a few things in Hyde
Thanks to Andrew Crombie for inviting me along.

A bigger thank you also to everyone that took part in some mild shenanigans.

It was great first appearance of Philip the mind-reading whale. Philip (pictured) sends his best regards.

Great to meet a young lady called “Ace” too.

(A hearty “well done” to my good friend Jonathan who also performed some prestidigitation alongside me.)

It was a good day.

Hyde Town Centre Hyde comic con
The Little Sweet Lady Shop

This is Milo sd. He is an extremely handsome dog. He is however, NOT a magician. The playing cardboard he has in his pos...
10/08/2024

This is Milo sd.
He is an extremely handsome dog.
He is however, NOT a magician.
The playing cardboard he has in his possession is very definitely NOT his card.

Clarendon Square Hyde Past and Present 💜

See you in Hyde today. Unfortunately, Milo sd cannot make it.

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Thank you to everyone at Cafe Italia Bolton for making me feel so welcome. (Thanks for the staff for keeping me well hyd...
28/07/2024

Thank you to everyone at Cafe Italia Bolton for making me feel so welcome. (Thanks for the staff for keeping me well hydrated. It was quite warm.)

Thanks also to Malc and Lyn for partaking the (what now shall be known as) the “Mr and Mrs trick”.

Shenanigans score 8/10.

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Today I’m performing for a private party at the wonderful Cafe Italia Bolton. Shenanigans may ensue.
28/07/2024

Today I’m performing for a private party at the wonderful Cafe Italia Bolton.

Shenanigans may ensue.

Had a great time performing for everyone at the Heaton Get Together Music and Magic event yesterday alongside the very h...
30/06/2024

Had a great time performing for everyone at the Heaton Get Together Music and Magic event yesterday alongside the very handsome . Great to see some familiar faces too. Thankfully the rain held off for most of the day!

A shout out to John who is competing in a “tough mudder” event today - absolute madness!!!

Once again quality service from Vault 2 in Denton. (A particular stand out mention goes to Chloe. )No magical shenanigan...
20/06/2024

Once again quality service from Vault 2 in Denton. (A particular stand out mention goes to Chloe. )

No magical shenanigans as such, but there was tale involving £3.50, a large box of vegatables and a distinct possibility of a health and safety nightmare.

Thanks to all for providing respite during this awkward time.

Further plaudits to Chloe for remembering I have a single lump of sugar in coffee!

Vault 2 - Bar & Bistro - Denton

Nice to spend some time in Vault 2 - Bar & Bistro - Denton this afternoon. Sad not to capture the look on Arron’s face a...
08/06/2024

Nice to spend some time in Vault 2 - Bar & Bistro - Denton this afternoon.

Sad not to capture the look on Arron’s face after the first effect I performed…

Anyhow, anyone who’s not been into this fab place should drop everything immediately and go now. Great service and the food is incredible.

If you happen to see me in there and would like to see some magical shenanigans - just ask!

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Impromptu shenanigans at the rather fabulous Vault 2 - Bar & Bistro - Denton last weekend. The initial look of bemusemen...
30/04/2024

Impromptu shenanigans at the rather fabulous Vault 2 - Bar & Bistro - Denton last weekend.

The initial look of bemusement sadly not captured here, but you get the gist….

If you are in Denton you really should do yourself a favour and pop in to Vault 2. Lovely place run by equally lovely folks.

Hopefully see you there.
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Spent an hour or so at the ever-welcoming The Living Room earlier today. Managed to do a few newer things for the friend...
11/04/2024

Spent an hour or so at the ever-welcoming The Living Room earlier today.
Managed to do a few newer things for the friendly folk there.

Quote of the day has to go to Wendy after seeing a couple of tricks; “Very good, but it’d be better if you wore a hat.” Brilliant.

Thanks to Debs for cups of teas and my first Dr. Pepper for a significant number of years. Thanks to Phil, Lenny, Gail, Debs and of course, Wendy for watching.

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Beccy Jones and Mo Schofield being especially lucky. The later now has her very own Lucky Card. Well done Mo.
04/11/2023

Beccy Jones and Mo Schofield being especially lucky. The later now has her very own Lucky Card. Well done Mo.

Entertained some lovely people tonight at The Village Bistro. One or two shenanigans were afoot. Possibly a spot of mala...
31/10/2023

Entertained some lovely people tonight at The Village Bistro. One or two shenanigans were afoot. Possibly a spot of malarkey too.

Thank you to Cheryl for having me! Hopefully be back there soon.

Paul x

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Here’s something I’ve been working on to help promote Roots Connections Networking. It’s a little thing using playing cardboards. It’s very much a “work in progress”, especially from a patter point of view; I’m generally a little more animated when I perform! I also include a photograph of the very splendid Belvedere. Just because. Belvedere used to love a good card trick. See you on Saturday The Village Bistro. Paul x

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