Ollie has a few tricks up his sleeve (From Malvern Gazette)

Ollie has a few tricks up his sleeve

9:16am Friday 2nd March 2007

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WEIRD and wonderful tricks and illusions by a talented young magician will captivate audiences in Colwall.

Fifteen-year-old Ollie Mealing will bring his renowned mix of magic, including card tricks and escapology to Colwall Village Hall on Friday, March 16.

“Once I pick a pack of cards up, I can’t put them down for hours. I think I’m addicted.”

Ollie Mealing

Ollie, from Colwall, has already established himself as a successful performer and is frequently booked to wow crowds across the country at dinners, weddings and variety nights.

A natural performer, Ollie was gripped by magic tricks from the age of five, when his father bought him a magic set for Christmas.

"I practice everyday and, even when I'm at school, I wish I was doing my magic," he said.

"Once I pick a pack of cards up, I can't put them down for hours. I think I'm addicted."

Ollie is currently studying for his GCSEs at John Masefield High School, in Ledbury, but ultimately hopes to pursue his dream career as a magician.

The show, Nothing Up My Sleeve, starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £6 and £4, from Adrian and Carole Mealing on 01684 540366.

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