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In Memorium

Derek W. Hilton, died 22nd of June 2015

Derek was an experienced stage performer and director, whose whole life has been dedicated to the theatre since he was a young boy. His 'Sim Sala Bim' show played in both the UK and America, and those that worked in it became his family, as he encouraged and taught its many young performers the art and craft of magic, which was the common thread to his whole life.

He will be remembered for his direct approach and "six card repeat" which he claimed was the only card trick he ever learned!

His funeral took place on Friday 17th July at Luton Crematorium. He was 81.

Geoff Sutton (GeeJay), died 23rd of April 2011

Geoff was a talented magician and juggler but it is as a children's entertainer he will be most fondly remembered. Geoff was a long time member of the Mystic Ring magic club and in recent years became chairman. As an active member he was always willing to offer advice to other magicians and share from his great wealth of experience.

Geoff was much loved and will be terribly missed by everyone who knew him.

The funeral took place on the 16th of May at the Luton Crematorium at 11:15am.

Norman Green  1939 to 2002

Norman developed his interest in magic after seeing street performers in India, where he was born and spent most of his childhood.

After training as a nurse, he became a psychiatric social worker. He joined the Mystic Ring in the 1960's and took part in shows for the club. He became a member of several other clubs including the WAM, the Ace, and the IBM British Ring. Norman had a very keen interest in all aspects of magic from close-up and children's magic to mentalism and bizarre magic.

As a regular club member he could always be relied upon to bring something interesting and entertaining to club meetings. he was a competent origamist, deriving much pleasure in giving away the models he had made.

During a visit to America, he appeared on local television with his magic. In the 1990's he went to Abudabi to take part in a week long street carnival where proved to be so popular that he was retained for a further two weeks.

Norman was also interested in theatre and regularly helped out and acted in productions for Dunstable Repertory Theatre where he had great success as both special effects advisor and performer in their production of the Invisible Man.

As a regular at conventions, Norman was known for his large brimmed hats and jazzy waistcoats.  Many of the videos and DVD’s owned by Norman are now part of our club library collection.

Those that knew him, he will be sadly missed.

Rex Cooper