In the Press … Paul Daniels Leaves Lasting Impression on Kiwi Magician Mick Peck

2010 photograph of magician Mick Peck with Paul Daniels at the 2010 New Zealand International Magicians Convention

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Mick Peck is a professional magician based in Auckland and a member of London’s Magic Circle, the world’s premier magic club.  He was inspired by Paul Daniels to become a magician, and he contracted Daniels to attend the New Zealand International Magicians Convention in 2010.  Peck shares his memory of the beloved magician who passed this week after suffering from an inoperable brain tumour. He was 77.

I’ll admit, I was totally star struck when I met Paul Daniels.

He was an inspiration not only to magicians in the UK but right around the world. And here he was standing in front of me.  And he’d even brought along the lovely Debbie McGee.

One of my earliest memories of magic was seeing Paul perform the Magic Kettle on television.

A perfectly ordinary looking tea kettle could pour out any drink requested by the audience.  Beer, sherry, whiskey, wine; whatever the audience called out Paul poured from the kettle and gave to the audience.

A smart alec called out “milk”, and in his inimitable style Paul tilted the kettle, milk flowed from the spout and was given away.

Hmm, I thought, maybe this magic schtick was worth looking into.

My first magic set was a Paul Daniels magic set. It caught my eye in a toy store, proclaiming “one hundred professional magic tricks”.

This was my ticket to ride, I thought, and wouldn’t leave the store until my parents had bought it. Continue reading “In the Press … Paul Daniels Leaves Lasting Impression on Kiwi Magician Mick Peck”

In the Press … Mick Peck Granted Access to Magic Circle

Auckland magician Mick Peck has been granted access to the Magic Circle of London

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Pukekohe magician Mick Peck has been accepted into the world’s most prestigious magic club.

The Magic Circle of London was formed in 1905 and members include Dynamo, Paul Daniels and David Copperfield.  Membership is restricted to top professional magicians.

Prospective members must undertake an interview process where knowledge and skill are accessed before the decision goes to a final vote by the society council.

Peck, 34, said that being accepted into the organisation brought a tremendous source of pride.

“I grew up watching many of these magic stars on television, so to be a part of their society is a real honour,” he said.

Members are granted access to the headquarters in London for regular meetings and lectures from top international magicians.  They also have access to a library of 6000 magic books and an on-site museum which houses rare magic posters and memorabilia.

“Being a member of the Magic Circle is also seen as a stamp of approval within the international magic fraternity so will be very useful for opening doors when travelling outside of New Zealand,” Peck said.

Peck got his start as a magician in the 90s, performing at school and local birthday parties.  He now makes his living as a full-time magician and performs throughout the country.

He is planning a visit to the club’s London headquarters.

Photo credit Emily Hung, article courtesy Stuff.co.nz :
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/franklin-county-news/77741973/mick-peck-granted-access-to-magic-circle

In the Press … Franklin Service Hero March

Auckland Magician Mick Peck Franklin Service Hero Mick Peck Magic

A wonderful start to the year being named a Franklin Service Hero in The Post newspaper which is distributed throughout Franklin and the North Waikato.

My thanks to everyone at The Post and Paige McElhinney from Pukekohe who nominated me after I performed a show at her party last month.

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