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Wedding magician Tony Steward added a touch of James Bond magic to a charity event which raised thousands of pounds to make some extra-special dreams come true for children and young people.

Tony volunteered his services free of charge for a 007 Casino Night which organisers have described as ‘a fabulous success’.

The event at Woolston Manor Golf and Country Club at Chigwell in Essex raised £5,400 for The Dream Factory, a charity which makes dreams come true for youngsters with severe disabilities, life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses.

Dream Factory founder Avril Mills has written to Tony saying: “I would like to say a big thank-you for the fabulous performance. As always, everybody was enthralled and enjoyed your entertainment. I fully appreciate you giving up your time and offering your services free of charge.”

Tony, a long-standing supporter of the charity, said: “This was a brilliant event and it is heartening to know that the proceeds will benefit so many children and young people.”

So far, the charity has granted 135 dreams to youngsters ranging from a bedroom makeover to an iPad, a mobile phone with mp3 player, swimming with dolphins, a Butlins holiday or a day at the zoo.

Magician Tony Steward will be adding some real magic to London’s number one music radio station Magic 105.4 on Friday September 30, 2011.

Tony, an Associate of the elite Inner Magic Circle, will be lending his support to presenter Neil Fox live on air to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support’s major fundraising event of the year – The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

Foxy is once again backing the mammoth fundraiser with his own coffee morning in the studio and he has been appealing to listeners to help out.

Tony is a great fan of Magic 105.4 and when he heard the appeal, he got in touch with Foxy and offered his support. He says: “My style of close-up magic is very visual so perforning on radio is going to be a bit of a challenge!”

Although he’s keeping tight-lipped about his plans, he promises:”I’ve got lots of tricks up my sleeve … and they’re amazing!”

Tony will be joining Foxy and his studio guests from 11am and you can join the fun by tuning into Magic 105.4 on FM in the London area, on DAB, Freeview, or listen online.

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning raised more than £8million last year and organisers are hoping to raise even more this year.To find out more about The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website.

When the going gets tough, magician Tony Steward has a reputation for pulling a rabbit or two out of the hat. So when he heard that organisers were desperately searching for a professional entertainer for a charity fundraising event in Essex, he volunteered his services … and helped them to raise thousands of pounds for two good causes.

Tony amazed guests with his close-up magic and illusions at a celebration dinner rounding off The Chris Barrell Memorial Charity Golf Day at Woolston Manor in Chigwell on Monday July 26, 2011.

Organisers are still totting up the proceeds – expected to exceed £6,000 – which will be shared by Clowns in the Sky and SupportLine. Clowns in the Sky funds research and treatment of childhood brain tumours and gives help and support to youngsters and their families, and SupportLine is a confidential service offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.

After the event, Clowns in the Sky organiser Donna Byrne paid tribute, saying: “Thank you, thank you, thank you Tony – you were great. You were like a breath of fresh air.”

Tony is a keen supporter of charities and as chairman of The Ilford Magical Society, he regularly teams up with fellow magicians to take part in shows to raise funds for charities and good causes.

He said: “I cut my teeth as a magician by performing at charity events and I never like to lose sight of that. It’s so rewarding.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAGICIAN Tony Steward became something of a celebrity when he was booked to entertain at a star-studded charity bash in Essex on July 9, 2011.

Tony found himself surrounded by the entire cast of The Only Way Is Essex and a raft of other famous faces including Peter Andre, pop star Gareth Gates, model Bianca Gascoigne, TV DIY supremo Nick Knowles and Celebrity Big Brother star Dane Bowers.

Tony said: “No matter which way I turned, I recognised faces from the telly.

“I thought I’d met my match when I let Dane Bowers shuffle my cards – he’s certainly a dab hand. I was quite relieved when he handed the pack back!”

The event – the Duke of Essex Polo Trophy at Gaynes Park in Epping – raised funds for the Lord’s Taverners charity.