“Utterly Brilliant !”

Michael Buerk - BBC Personality

“That’s just not possible !”

Andrew Strauss - England Cricket Captain

“Mark Shortland’s skills as a magician are breathtaking.  His ability to entertain an audience, however, reveals a radiant and appealing personality.  So the formula is a simple one:  Prestidigitation plus Personality= True Magic.  This is a class act”

The Reverend The Lord Leslie Griffiths - Church weekend event

“The magic you performed was unbelievable”

Liz Walton - Recruitment Manager, Accenture

“You are truly magical!”

Ainsley Harriett - Presenter of ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’

“I am just writing to thank you so much for coming to our party.  Your magical tricks went down a storm with all our friends and family.  Every single person has said how good you were (and talented).  I am so pleased you were able to come along you fitted so well into our home it was delightful to have you with us”

Graham and Susan Simmonds - Wedding Anniversary

“What are you doing in my garden?”

David Copperfield - That Magician Who Flies

“That’s completely blown my mind!”

Doug Walker - Presenter of Dream on TV

“Our Men's Dinner has been pretty poor for the last few years in terms of speakers or entertainers (comedians), so I decided to try something slightly different, (thanks  to my Vice Steve whose recommendation it was) which was your good self. As far as we are concerned, it was an unqualified success. People have come up to me over the weekend and said how much they enjoyed your performance. The whole thing has rejuvenated things I believe, and for that you have my personal thanks”

Chris Harrott - Bedford CGC Captain 2010-2011

“Of all the parts of our wedding, you were the most

commented on”

Mike and Claire Michell - Bride and Groom

“Thank you so much for attending the Design House last Thursday for our staff meal. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, which was made extra special for everyone by your fantastic performance”

Linda Collins - Director, Design Dimension

“Just a short note of thanks for an excellent evening. We all thought you were outstanding”

Joe Joyce - Father of 18 year old birthday girl

“I just wanted to write to you to say a massive thank you for coming to our wedding, we have had so many comments about how good you were and how you made everyone laugh and gasp at your amazing magic. A lot of our friends are still trying to work out how you do certain elements of your tricks as they were just blown away that it was right in front of their eyes.

Victoria, our wedding planner, was extremely impressed to hear the laughter she commented that normally you hear the clapping at a magician but it was so nice to hear the laughter that came with the tricks, it really loosened up our guests and got them in the mood for the evening party”

Rachael and Simon Long - Bride and Groom

“I don’t believe it !!”

Richard Whiteley - TV Presenter

“I must thank you for your outstanding contribution on Seabourn Spirit. Your magic was simply amazing, truly a case of "Blink and you'd miss it". Even when I watched the second performance from the side (and still got "picked") my eyes couldn't look in every direction at once. Some one asked me how you did the gun and the rubber washer trick ! When I replied (in good Australian Oz English) "I dunno..." (Typical yanks said you ought to know you held the bloody gun!) I never did work it out, but did enjoy the fun of participating”

James Woolcock - Cruise ship passenger