Meet Our Staff
MEET OUR STAFF
Want to meet the people behind the store?
Below you will find profiles of all of our staff magicians, their likes, dislikes, favorite tricks and some random stuff that you probably didn't want to know but we thought we'd share anyways!
GRAEME SHAW
Graeme started doing magic at the early age of 9 when he received a Paul Daniels magic kit for Christmas. He would perform shows for his brothers and sisters birthday parties and at the old folks home where his mum used to work. Graeme, along with another school friend would perform magic tricks at school trying to out magic each other!
Graeme had always had a keen interest in drama and stage performances at school and when he turned 14 he joined the junior section of the Northern Magic Circle. Being helped along by Cynthia Neptune, Graeme would attend the annual Easter parade each year (the Northern Magic Circle`s annual convention) performing in the junior show.
Graeme was a keen customer at Magicbox from the age of 14 and started working there on a Saturday when he was just 15. Graeme`s main interests were always stage magic and illusions, however this slowly changed to be more close up and children’s magic over the years.
Graeme joined the Newcastle Upon Tyne Magic Circle when he was 16 and since then has won more magic awards in the Newcastle Magic Circle than any other member.
Graeme was made the youngest ever President of The Newcastle Magic Circle in April 2009 and is now a partner at Magicbox in Newcastle.
When not at Magicbox you can find Graeme performing close up magic all over the North East at various events. Although Graeme does not do too many children’s shows anymore he does enjoy performing at family events and at holiday parks. Although Graeme does more close up magic than anything else, his passion is still stage magic and illusions. He is a huge David Copperfield fan.
If he does get any spare time, as he considers magic to no longer be a hobby, he spends it driving and racing his beloved sports car.
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KRIS RUBENS
Kris has been working for Magicbox for roughly five years and in this time he has quickly became a true friend and trusted member of staff. He specialises in close up magic with cards and coins but has also been known to dabble in the field of mentalism too.
On the sly Mr. Rubens is a bit of a magic innovator and as such he has developed a fantastic range of utility slights and routines.
His most notable offering to the magic fraternity is his very own creation Copper Silver Extreme which is a beautifully crafted piece of coin magic. This effect has even won him an award for magic innovation!!!
Kris has also produced efects such as Fantastic3, Cops and Robbers and ProPick.
With his vast experience in the world of magic we can all look forward to further ideas and releases from one of the UK’s most original thinkers!
For more info and to book Kris for your event visit his website:
TOM BOLTON
Tom is the newest member to join the Magicbox team. He started working at the shop as a Saturday job when he was only 17 and now he has started working full time.
Tom is commonly known as a close up magician performing at various events such as weddings, corporate events and parties across the country. Tom considers his magic to be very modern as he likes to perform tricks using everyday objects you will likely see around you on a daily basis such as mobile phone, rings etc.
Tom also produced his very first 1 man show 'The Art of Modern Magic' which was very successful as it sold out both nights it was on and received very good reviews!
To learn more about Tom and to keep updated on his future performances visit his website:
CLIVE/CAROLE RICHARDSON (FOUNDERS OF MAGICBOX)
The doors of the Magicbox Empire were first opened over 25 years ago. Magicbox was the brainchild of Clive Richardson and his wife Carole. As the business grew from strength to strength they enlisted the help of partners in business Gill Stephenson, Graeme Shaw and Michael Murray.
The Magicbox team is like one big family and are frequently found globetrotting together with the periodic refreshment break along the way.
Being a warm and friendly bunch we invite you the customer to learn a little more about us and offer some insights into our favorite magic related effects and some other insights along the way.
We have a REAL bricks and mortar store and would be delighted if you should choose to visit us in person. Free refreshments will be supplied ;)
Should you have a question for any one of us then please feel free to contact us on 0191 9083252 or via email at the following address - info@magicbox.uk.com