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NEWS
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The aim of this section is to bring you the latest news and
information about our parent company Magic
For All Occasions and other things of interest to the party
planner.
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DECEMBER 1999
As
the second millennium slips rapidly away things go mad in our
offices. McKey Foods book MAGIC
MOMENTS to entertain & paint faces for their staff children's
party:
"
... extremely professional but at the same time very approachable
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" although McKey always put on a good party, this occasion
was outstanding "
Simone Mitchell
(McKey Food Service Ltd)
The
Carers Network and St Thomas' Hospital both book a
close up magician. BMI Hospitals & Newham General's
Rainbow Childrens Ward both book children's entertainers.
At Trent Park Golf Club the staff at Asda Southgate
book a clown for their children's party and Tesco's Brent
Cross have a Xmas magic show. BT Business Connections book
MAGIC
MOMENTS
for the second year running to entertain their staff children.
"
Brilliant, great fun ! "
Sister Webb
(St Thomas' Hospital)
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Others
booking children's entertainers included: St Gregory's Primary
School, League topping Grange Park Primary School,
Tanners End Playgroup, Cornwallis Adventure Playgroup,
Monkey Business and Hartsbourne Golf & Country Club
for their channukka party.
"
It was wonderful! The children loved their show "
Sue Kingham
(Grange Park Primary School)
Magic,
games, facepainting and a visit from Santa was the order for the
children of Optimedia International. Santa re-appeared
along with Xmas magical duo for ABT Corp's children's party.
"
A great success. Thanks very much for your help "
Kate Harris
(Optimedia International)
Senior
citizens were entertained with magic & comedy at Kilburn Salvation
Army, Burnham Park Hall, and Hammerson House Memorial
Home for their 2nd year running. And close-up illusions for
The Highgate Centre & the Living Space charities.
The Tycoon Restaurant book a close-up magician & facepainter,
All Bar One book a DJ for Joe's Basement Photographic
Svs and Inspace book a comedy circus show & juggling
workshop to entertain on H M S Belfast
"
The music was WICKED!
The evening was really cool "
Jo Palmer
(All Bar One Pub)
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Close-up
table magic was popular for many clients, including: Asahi
Beer Europe Ltd at Claridges, Equiinet at The
Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, Haringey Chamber
of Commerce at the Raglan Hotel, AVIS Car Rental
at The Edwardian Radisson Hotel in Heathrow, and two nights
at City Brasserie. Washington Hotel for the third
year running book CHARLIE
VALENTINO to perform close-up illusions for ACCOR (Luncheon
Vouchers Ltd) and Employers Organisation (I&DEA) books
THE GREAT KOVARI to entertain at The Saddlers Wells Theatre
"
Excellent,
a BIG smile from me ! "
Mika Haniel
(Asahi Beer Ltd)
"
Fine entertainer, his little furry friend, Rocky, was very impressionablel
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Helen Crick
(AVIS Car Rental)
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Enjoyed thoroughly "
Kate Crofts
(Employers Organisation)
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OCTOBER 1999
Supplied
a magician dressed as a giant wizard for ACCO UK for their
stand at this year's Dudley Trade Show.
Close-up
strolling magic was also provided for Pearl Assurance for
their office party. A
circus workshop teaching children how to juggle, balance spinning
plates, ride a unicycle, etc was provided for Decathlon Sports.
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And
at The Royal Star & Garter Home, who use our services for
the second consecutive year, magical duo, MAGIC
MOMENTS entertains the Mayor of Richmond:
"
I thoroughly enjoyed watching your show "
The Mayor of Richmond
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SEPTEMBER 1999
This
month we supplied children's entertainers for Mercury Communication
at Hanbury Manor Hotel and winning the contract for our
second consecutive year to supply entertainment for the Palmers
Green Town Centre Funday. For the funday this year we provided
two separate face painters, a magical double act, a clown stiltwalker,
a unicyclist, two strolling clowns, a punch & judy show. The day
was proclaimed a triumphant success:
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The most successful of the events yet held "
Enfield Independent
(22/09/1999)
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We have been overwhelmed by the positive response to the shopping
festival from both retailers and shoppers "
Costas Georgio
(Chairman of the Green Lanes Business Association)
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One of Palmers Green's most successful weekends ever "
Enfield Independent
(29/09/1999)
"
...the day went without a hitch...
Everyone had a great time...
We hope that this type of town centre promotion will develop further
in the future "
Roger Lewis
(Town Centre Manager)
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AUGUST 1999
This
month saw a successful company conference from Demon Internet
where we supplied 3 strolling close-up magicians, one of which
performed a stage show with the company Managing Director.
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At
St Mary's University College the BBC English Summer School
booked a close-up magician for their end of term party.
Balloon modelling strolling entertainers were supplied for The
Maltings Shopping Centre in St Albans and The Martletts Shopping
Centre in Burgess Hil.
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JUNE 1999
For
their stand at the Suffolk Show '99
British Gas had us supply a face painter and a clown and a face
painter was also provided for their stand at The Grafton Shopping
Centre in Cambridge.
Equiinet
booked a strolling close-up magician for their stand and after
show party for the Networks Telecom '99 trade show at NEC
Birmingham. St Albans Finnish School for the second year
running has us supply a children's comedy magic show and a musical
duo at Oaklands College.
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And
Vanderpump & Sykes Solicitors celebrate their centenary
in style with a garden party at Forty Hall, they book close-up
illusionist CHARLIE VALENTINO
who entertains the Mayor & Mayoress of Enfield:
"
I enjoyed being entertained,
especially by your lovely little friend
(Rocky Racoon)
who appeared so lifelike "
The Mayoress of Enfield
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MAY 1999
For
the second year running
Pictures Colour Library comes back to us and books close-up
magician CHARLIE VALENTINO
for their summer party.
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APRIL 1999
We
supplied Eastern Electricity with two caricaturists, two
clowns and a face painter for their stand at the TEAMWORK '99
trade show.
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"
Thank you for giving us such talented professionals, we will certainly
use MFAO again for future events "
Dymphna Skehill
(Eastern Electricity)
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Strolling street entertainers were supplied for The Buttermarket
Shopping Centre in Ipswich.
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MARCH 1999
For
Mothers' Day The Royal Chase Hotel uses one of our table
magicians to entertain their customers. North Hendon Adas Synagogue
adds a sparkle to their dinner evening with a strolling close-up
illusionist. Wood Green's Salvation Army books a comedy
magical duo to entertain their elderly patrons to great success.
And it's all go with close-up table magician for ladies night
at the Clerkenwell Conference Centre.
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FEBRUARY 1999
While
the adults dine
at West Hill Golf Club their children are kept entertained
by duo, MAGIC MOMENTS,
supplying magic, music & games. The Howard Shopping Centre
in Welwyn Garden City has us put on magic shows for their shoppers.
And at Securex '99 trade show in Olympia, Imigix
books a close-up magician to draw a crowd to their stand.
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JANUARY 1999
For
the celebration of the merger of Three Valleys Water with
R E Docwra a table magician is supplied by us to enhance
the party atmosphere.
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