by MagicPeter | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog
It’s been a while since I posted a blog. Over a year, in fact. There’s been a good reason for that. Doing two jobs has kept me rather busy. The Covid lockdown closed venues and cancelled parties and forced many performers like me to find alternative employment. In... by MagicPeter | Jul 14, 2021 | Blog
Monday 19 July 2021: ‘Freedom Day’. The day the government has stated that it will not longer be a legal requirement to wear a mask in public places; that there will be no limits on the number of people who can congregate; that pubs, bars, theatres and... by MagicPeter | Jun 21, 2021 | Blog
Well, it’s been a long time – 38 weeks, to be precise – but I’m back to doing what I love the most: making children laugh. It was Saturday 5 September when I’d last pulled on my red braces and dusted of my red hat to perform for a group... by MagicPeter | Mar 1, 2021 | Blog
Having read the government’s statement last week, done a little digging, consulted my colleagues and Equity (my professional trade association), I believe this is what it means for me – and, more importantly, for you. Tour Dates Okay, comeback... by MagicPeter | Dec 22, 2020 | Blog
Twelve months ago today I was heading off to preform my last show of the Christmas 2019 season. December 2019 had been my busiest and most successful month and 2019 my most successful year ever. I was looking forward to putting my feet up and planning an even busier... by MagicPeter | Nov 26, 2020 | Blog
Two things happened this week. My last two bookings between now and Easter cancelled. And I was paid a salary for the first time in 17 years. To be frank, I was expecting the bookings to cancel. I’d been waiting until the new tier system was announced today...