In the finals of the Spooner Trophy Competition 13 year old Jack Gleadow won for the third year running. David Hoyes, 16, came a very close second and also won the Tadman Trophy for themed magic performed throughout the year. Also taking part were Aleks Pawinski and Joe Harper. Guest magician, Michael Jordan, from Huddersfield entertained while the judge’s marks were added up. Other young magicians, Jason Hoodlass and Kai Whymes entertained the audience with pre-show close-up magic. HMC member Paul Kitchen, himself a former Spooner Trophy winner, compered. The trophies, including magic vouchers from Merlins and books from Magic Books by Post (thanks to owner and HMC member Steve Short) were presented to all entrants by Eddie Dawes. For the first time a President’s Award was given for progress, attendance and enthusiasm to a young magician nominated by Humberside Young Magician’s Workshop leaders. The first recipient was Jason Hoodlass.

You can see more photos with thanks to HMC member David Cookson.