Help The Heroes – Black Tie Ball 10th April 2010 – Orsett Hall, Grays, Essex Magic  Circle Magicians, Terry Herbert, Tim Decker and Barry Hicks (Pictured left  to right) performed close up magic at the Essex Business Network's Black  Tie Ball in aid of Help for Heroes, the charity that helps injured  serviceman.  Tim, who served in the Army for over 20 years said "It  was an honour to give up some of our time to help this very  worthy cause." Dorothea Jacobs, one of the organisers thanked the  magicians "Thanks for your assistance, the magic was fantastic and greatly  appreciated by all present. I am pleased to report that the event raised  over £8,500"

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  Thanks for making our day so special!

Hi Barry,
 
I just wanted to take the time to say thanks for making our day so special!
 
"Barry was very organised, and kept in contact with the venue for us and arranged any entertainment forms that needed filling. Our day consisted of lots of unexpected snow, so guests needed to be entertained to keep them warm. Thank you Barry you were able to entertain from 3 to 93! The best men are still talking about your tricks even now! Well worth the money and thanks again."
 
Lizzie and Matt Phillips
Crabbs Barn 18th December 2009

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BIG THANKYOU, Lee and Chloe at the Royal Society of Arts House on the Strand

My wife Chloe and I got married at the Royal Society of Arts House on the Strand back in September ’09. Barry came to entertain guests at the wedding (during the usually painful bit between ceremony and dinner) and really made it fun. Although we were busy being hounded by various relatives, we were well aware that Barry was working the crowd as we kept being asked ‘wow, who’s that guy doing all the magic tricks?’. Instead of standing around awkwardly, people were keen to see what was going on as they heard shrieks of laughter and sounds of shock and awe. People have since told us it was one of the most fun weddings they have ever been to. As well as being one of the friendliest people I have met, Barry also has some amazing tricks up his sleeve. I would totally recommend him to break the ice at any function….he was an absolute hit.

Thanks for everything Barry.

 All the best

 Lee and Chloe Heffron

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Las Vegas Black Tie Birthday Party  Stapleford Abbotts Village Hall 5th September 2009

HI Barry,
 
Thank you so much for Saturday evening.  All my guests had a wonderful time and have been talking about the party ever since.  You were part of making that happen and I am very grateful to you.  Should I ever need your services again, I would not hesitate. 
 
Kind regards
 
Liz

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Thank you from Brian & Elaine Wedding at The Manor Hotel 22nd August 2009


Hi Barry,

Back from Honeymoon now.
 
Elaine and I would like to say thank you for attending our wedding. The tricks and balloons went down very well with everyone and you certainly impressed everyone with your magic.
I am pleased the way you went around to everyone’s table and the guests were never hassled by you, especially when people are eating.

Hope to see you soon.

Best Regards  
 
Brian and Elaine

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I just wanted to say a big thank you to you for coming to our ceremony, Civil Ceremony

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 Thank you from the 'Mayor of London Borough of Havering'

Dear Barry

Thank you very much for attending my Farewell Dinner on the 15th May. All my guests thoroughly enjoyed your magic throughout the evening and many have asked for your contact details, which I have passed on.

My guests have commented on how entertaining and in some cases how amazed they were at some of the tricks and its certainly was a conversation point throughout the evening.

Once again, Barry Many thanks for sharing your magic with my guests and myself at my Farewell Dinner.

Yours sincerely 

Councillor Mrs Georgina V Galpine
The Mayor of the London Borough of Havering

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Thank you from the 'House of Lords'

Dear Barry

Re. “Ye Magicians of Olde London Towne”

Thank you so much for your magical entertainment at the special House of
Lords evening in Westminster last week.

The entire evening was a tremendous success and the standard of magic was excellent.

I have received very complimentary feed back from many of the international guests who thoroughly enjoyed the ”close up “ table magic, and the format and presentation of the evening.

Congratulations Barry and I wish you every success in the future

Yours sincerely

Roger Compton JP

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Thank you from 'Daniel and Beverley Woodham' (Wedding). - 16th October 2008

Dear Barry

I just wanted to extend our sincere thanks to you for entertaining guests at our wedding on 8^th June 2008 in Crondon Park, Stock, Essex.

When planning the wedding I was adamant that I wanted a magician to entertain our guests during the sometimes lengthy wait for the photographs to be completed between the service and the reception. It seemed like the perfect way to bridge the gap between the two points in the day and and take a weight of my mind, knowing that our guests would be entertained whilst we were otherwise engaged.

I must say that this decision really paid off and the feedback I received from the guests was glowing. They were thoroughly impressed with your work and spoke about it for weeks following the wedding. We also noticed how well you integrated with the crowd and were completely unintrusive: everyone felt at complete ease with your presence as you had promised, for which we are very grateful.

We also have very fond memories of the tricks you performed for us: We still have the Polaroid you took of us at the table and to this day Im not sure where that bottle of cava came from!

All in all I am really glad you were part of our day, thank you so much for providing a fantastic service. You lived up to our expectations and more.

Best Wishes

Daniel and Beverley Woodham.

Thank you from the 'David Simmons'

Dear Barry

Thank you very much for your letter dated 10.03.08.

Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding to you, only we have just returned from honeymoon.

I would first of all like to thank you on behalf of myself and my wife, for being
magician at our wedding on 09.02.08, at Crabbs Barn, and am more than happy for this letter to serve as testimonial letter and for you to use it in your portfolio.

When we were looking for a magician to add something special to our big day,
We found your details very easily on the web, and after speaking to you on the phone, we knew instantly that you would be the man for us.

With your easy, relaxed manner yet professional approach you fitted perfectly into the atmosphere that we wanted on the day, and were lucky enough to have.

We were delighted that our guest, young and old alike, were amazed and amused by your array of tricks, and in the weeks that have passed between our wedding and now, they still talk about how great it was to be entertained by you.

From an organisational point of view, with so many things to think (or worry!) about we were delighted that you did exactly what you said you were going to do.

I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone in the future.

I would like to thank you once again, wish you all the best, and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Yours sincerely

David Simonson

(Suzanne & David)

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Thank you from the 'Yvonne & Chris' (Party)

Dear Barry

We have to write to thank you for making our Anniversary party just that little bit different.

You really did create a friendly atmosphere and guests were talking about you and your skills all evening.

The children were also thrilled by your balloon making and were walking around all evening with them either on their heads or in their hands.

Thank you again for being so professional it was a delight to have you in our home.

Our Best Wishes and Regards

Yvonne and Chris Raindle

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Thank you from the 'Clydesdale Bank' (Christmas Party)

Dear Barry

Just wanted to drop you  a quick line thanking you again for helping to make our Xmas drinks event go as well as it did!

Not sure I was quite the assistant you would normally request - there was no way I was getting into that outfit! - but I thoroughly enjoyed being close up and personal and watching the faces of the guests you entertained (and me of course!). Everyone commented on how good you were and your presence was a happy distraction from the normal course of conversation.

I hope to catch up again in the future and perhaps you can show me HOW you do the elastic band trick???!!!

Have a great Xmas & New Year!

Best regards

Chris Matthews 
Business Partner

Basildon Financial Solutions Centre
Clydesdale Bank : 12 Argent Court, Sylvan Way, Southfields Business Park, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6TH