Mark Waddington (magician)


Mark Waddington, also known as 'Magic' Mark, is a British comedy magician who currently resides in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. Mark was voted "Best in the UK" for 2008.

Career

Mark has been a comedy magician since the age of 13 when he made his professional debut at The City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds. He performs internationally as a Comedy cabaret Magician and a close up Magic - both styles which he has won several awards for. In 2007, Mark partnered with Dave Dean for a fundraiser for Manorlands Hospice in memory of his grandfather.
In a recent appearance was supporting Channel 4 magician Paul Zenon during his Stand-up show, as well as performing his own comedy magic act with Jimmy Cricket, Johnnie Casson, Bobby Knutt, Gorden Kaye, and others. Mark has appeared in the media many times and TV appearances include Channel 4, ITV and BBC. He has also made many appearances on the radio as a magician, including Fresh Radio, , BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio York, BBC Radio Sheffield and BBC Radio 1.

Awards

Mark was recently crowned the First Place winner of Starnow UK talent search in .
Mark became a member of The Magic Circle in May 2009.