Perth Magic Circles Members
Donald Bevan
Honorary Life President
Donald's inte
rest in magic began at age ten and from age thirteen he was a regular performer at children's parties and other events, including public houses in the Birmingham area! He joined his first magic club, the Staffordshire Magical Society, when only fifteen.
In 1965 came a change of occupation which was to alter his whole life! Whilst working as a sales executive, Goodliffe the Magician, who published Abracadabra (The Worlds Only Magical Weekly magazine) in Birmingham, invited Donald to join him as Associate Editor. This association lasted until Goodliffe's death in December 1980 when he was appointed Managing Editor by Goodliffe's family.
In 1985, the magazine and its associated business was bought by Davenports, the world famous magic family, based in London. Donald continued in his post under the the new owners until he retired in December 2006. For over forty years, he produced the magazine every week, with the coveted and perfectly true accolade "Never Absent, Never Late!"
In recognition of his work and service to the magic fraternity, Donald has deservedly been honoured by many magical organisations around the world. He is an Honorary Life Member of the Inner Magic Circle - Gold Star, The British Magical Society (Fellow, Blue Ribbonist and Past President), The Academy of Magical Arts (Los Angeles, USA), International Brotherhood of Magicians, British Ring, Blackpool Magicians Club, Order of the Magi (Manchester), and several more.
Donald is particularly proud of being the Honorary Life President of Perth Magic Circle and although distance prevents participation in the club activities, he follows our activities and development with interest.
Ian Dougall (President 2009 -10)
Ian joined the Circle in November 1964 and has been a stalwart ever since.
A Hairdresser by profession, Ian had a very successful Ladies & Gents salon in Perth winning many National Awards. He also taught students at Dundee Technical College and has judged competitions. He has held all the principal positions of office within Perth Magic Circle and this is his third term of being President.
Well known through out Perth and further afield for his comedy magic, Ian is also very profficient at 'close-up magic' and is always ready to perform at the 'drop of a hat'! For many years, Ian has combined his Magic with running Race Nights or Parlour Derbys for other organisations and many charities, raising many thousands of pounds in the process. Now retired from hairdressing, Ian lives with his wife Pam in Alyth.
Len Martin
Len has been interested in Magic since he was a small boy, although it was not untill 1997 that he became a member of Perth Magic Circle.
He served his apprenticeship as a carpenter and is an expert worker in wood. Following his first visit to a magic convention at Blackpool, Len built the Crystal Cabinet Illusion. This stunning illusion consists of a large perpex cabinet sitting on a thin base. The cabinet is totally transparent and yet after being momentarly covered with a large cloth, a lovely female assistant appears inside! Len performed the illusion to great acclaim as the opening item at the Circle's 50th Anniversary Gala Show in 2000. He also performed it during a television recording made by a local T.V. Company.
Lens other interests include golf. He is a member of the Gleneagles Golf Club and played off a scratch handicap for many years. An animal lover, he can often be seen walking his two dogs around the South Inch and in 2007 he took up playing bowls.
Adrian Harris
Popularly known as "Perthshire's Mr. Magic", Adrian has been a member of the Perth club since 1963 and is now the longest serving member of the Circle. In addition,he is a member of The International Brotherhood of Magicians (Order of Merlin) which is the world's largest magical organisation, an Honorary Life Member o
f Paisley Magic Circle, and a member of The Exclusive Magicians Club, membership of which is by invitation only. He is well known as a Children's entertainer, having entertained several generations of children all over Scotland. Adrian also entertains adults and gives a presentation to other organisations promoting the Circle and Magic in general.
In the past, he has been instrumental in organising many important functions on behalf of the club, the 40th and 50th anniversaries both being outstanding.
Adrian also owns probably the largest collection of magic props, books and magazines in Scotland and has displayed many of these items to other magical societies.
00 44 (0) 1738 628985
Jimmy Craig
Jim joined Perth Magic Circle in 1998 and was elected President in 2008 -09. He has had a life long interest in magic and conjuring which started after seeing a local magician in Kirkaldy when he was only 7 years old!
Jimmy has been President of the Scottish Association of Magical Societies (S.A.M.S.) on two occasions and is now an Honorary Life Vice-President of that organisation.
Although he has never been a full time magician, in his earlier years he performed in many theatres and clubs throughout the country. His 'speciality' is in the field of Childrens entertainment. Although he is now retired, he still performs regularly at children's parties and he also gives a one hour talk on magic for church groups and other organisations.
In the past, Jimmy has won the Kirkaldy Magic Circle Cup for Childrens Entertainment outright, having won it for five successive years! He has also won 'Best Act' and 'Best Children's Act' at the S.A.M.S. convention.
Jimmy has a vast knowledge of magic and its history, which has been put to good use, as for over 40 years he acted as auctioneer at the Kirkaldy clubs annual magic auction. He now undertakes a similar role at the Perth auction.
Jim can be contacted at jimmy.craig@Blueyonder.co.uk or by telephoning
01592-261706
Scott Cuthbertson
Welcome to a world of magic. Scott has been performing professionally at some of the country's finest venues for over twenty years. Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland & France have witnessed the award winning close up magic of Scott Cuthbertson. Scott's interest in magic began at the early age of 5 when called on to assist a holiday camp magician.Disappointed that the magic wore off after the curtain went down , he demanded his own magic set and soon graduated from those simple effects to the books of conjuring tricks offered by the local library. By the age of 17 he was making his mark as a regular performer on the children's party circuit and as a member of the Scottish Conjurer's Association, at charity events and public performances staged by the club. Scott has now been working as a professional magical entertainer for over twenty years. From his starting point in children's
magic he has expanded his expertise into the close up magic arena , beginning with private functions before moving on into the banqueting , restaurant and conference fields , working in some of the country's premier hotels and becoming the favoured magical entertainer on the books of an ever increasing number of entertainment agents. In recent years he has won awards as Close-up Magician of the Year and Children's Entertainer of the Year . He has also branched out into juggling and balloon modelling , offering circus skills workshops which have proved very popular with schools and community organisations , and has appeared in the big top with Chipperfields Circus at Loudoun Castle theme park. A member of the Perth Magic Circle since 1999, Scott can be contacted on 0141-580-1997 or through his web site www.scottcmagic.com
Gus McGregor
Gus McGregor - Award Winning Magician"
Gus has been a member of Perth Magic Circle for over 15 years and can perform close-up, strolling, table hopping or stand-up magic. In 2003 he was the first ever winner of the James Imrie Memorial Trophy for close-up magic. In 2007 he won the John Ramsay Cup and the Ann Warlock Trophy for best individual trick and best act respectively, as well as being voted Scottish Close-Up Magic Champion by the Scottish Association of Magical Societies.
"Gus totally bamboozled me.....I haven't a clue how he did it" - Walt Lees (Editor of ABRA Magazine).
Alastair Cowe
20/5/95
George Hughes
George is one of the quiet back ground members of the club. Having been interested in conjuring from his early boyhood days, he performed with several local concert parties in the 1950's and early 60's. He was a very meticulous performer and practised hard to perfect a routine before performing it in public. He also scripted his routines to ensure that everything was suitably timed. George was a member of the Scottish Magic Circle which was based in Dundee prior to joining the Perth club in 1963.
He has a large collection of books, magazines and other memorabilia pertaining to our Art in addition to a collection of tricks and props which are considered to be 'collectable' today.
George was elected President of the club for the 2002-03 season.
Harry Mudie
16/2/99
George Jenkins
Joined 3/12/1996
Jon O'Donnell
Jon first became interested in Magic in 1999 and then became a member of Kircaldy Magic Circle in 2003. He later joined the Perth club in 2008.
His first love is Card Magic which he combines with Strolling Magic at receptions. He also enjoys 'Table Hopping' in restaurants with close up magic as well as entertaining at private functions, mostly weddings and parties. For the past three years, Jon has been the resident entertainer in one of the main restaurants in Cowdenbeath working on a weekly basis.
In the past, Jon has also entertained for many major companies including HBOS, RBS, Carlton Enterprises and Arnold Clark, to name but a few. If you would like to know about Jon, or book him for your event please visit his website,
www.jonodonnell.co.uk or email him at
jonodonnellmagic@aol.com. Alternatively you can speak to him personally by telephoning 01383 - 518377
Derek McIntosh
Derek's interest in Magic was sparked off as recently as 2004 when he bought a few tricks and learnt how to perform them to friends and colleagues. To gain experience and confidence, he could be regularly seen in the local bars in Inverkeithing, his home town, entertaining the customers with his new found
skills. Before long, he was known locally as 'the Magic Man'!
Derek is now a well respected Magician to both family and friends, and has been praised for his talents by all that he has had the pleasure of working with. Whether it be for a 12 year old at a Birthday Party, colleagues at work or the Bride & Groom at a wedding, Derek can be relied upon to come up with some thing appropiately suitable for the special occasion.
In 2005, Derek became a member of Kirkcaldy Magic Circle which unfortunately went into abayance in early 2008, since when he has been one of 'the Perth Boys'.
Although Derek shies away from entering competitions, he is always ready and willing to give you a demonstration of his 'talent'...you need but ask....by telephoning 01383 - 419490 or his mobile on 07932 - 744541. Alternatively, have a look at his website www.Magic-delboy.co.uk and email him at Magic-delboy@hotmail.co.uk.