by drewj » Dec 28th, '07, 14:47
I'm a long-time lurker finally showing my head above the parapet!
First of all, sorry about my extremely dull username. It looks like I have been lurking here for about 4 years, off and on, so it's about time I made myself known.
Anyway, I'm based in Kent, I'm 41 and have been dabbling, mainly with cards, for a couple of years but I now want to be a little more systematic in my approach (I nearly said serious, but I do think the whole point is for it to be fun!).
I don't know how common a thing it is, but my Local Authority (Bromley) offers an evening class in Magic and Conjuring: I did this last term and have signed up again for next term as well. The tutor is Tom Whitestone, who I think was a friend of the great Alex Elmsley. If there is any interest I could write up a review, but I know how annoying it may be to people in other parts of the country.
Finally, belated thanks to all those posters whose reviews and advice I have been benefiting from over the years!