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Magic of the Mind
Gala Dinner
Hosted by
The National Brain Appeal &
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers
Thursday 27 June 2013
Bloomsbury Ballroom, London WC1
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Magic of the Mind
On behalf of The National Brain Appeal, I would like to welcome you to the Magic of the Mind gala
dinner, which I hope will be a most enjoyable occasion in these unique and stunning surroundings.
This event would not have been possible without the support of my fellow committee members,
Hugh Mullens and John Peacock of The Worshipful Company of Pewterers and Mark Musgrave, a
fellow trustee of The National Brain Appeal. Also the generosity of our patrons and supporters who
have provided us with the wonderful selection of prizes for our auctions.
Tonight’s event will help raise funds for two crucial programmes: The National Brain Appeal’s
Operating Theatres appeal and the continued endowment of the Pewterers’ Fellow at the Institute of
Neurology. More information on these projects can be found on pages 5 and 6.
One in six people in the UK today suffer from a neurological disorder as many of us here tonight will
know through personal experience or that of family or friends. The National Brain Appeal is a charity
dedicated to funding research into and treatment of these devastating conditions and with your help
we will keep The National Hospital at the forefront of developments in the field and in patient care.
So please bid enthusiastically and give generously and most of all have a wonderful evening.
Thank you for your support.
Herchel Maclear-Jordan
Trustee of The National Brain Appeal
On the behalf of the Worshipful Company of Pewterers, thank you for coming to Magic of the Mind
and I hope you will enjoy a wonderful evening of entertainment and bid generously for the superb
lots in the main and silent auctions.
Thank you to the sponsors, advertisers and donors and to all those of you attending; your
generosity will support the continued research of the Pewterers’ Fellow into treatments of
neurological disorders including Alzheimers, Parkinsons and Epilepsy as well as the National
Brain Appeal Operating Theatres.
Have a great evening! Thank you!
With best wishes
Hugh Mullens
Master
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers
Contents
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Menu
Programme
Operating Theatres Appeal
The Pewterers’ Fellow
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Supporters
Auction
Silent Auction
Entertainment
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MENU
English asparagus and Parma ham
With whipped parmesan and basil mascarpone and baby summer leaves
Broad beans, courgette, mint and ricotta terrine (v)
With lambs lettuce and sultana vinaigrette
Pan-fried guinea fowl stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes,
fresh summer herbs and mascarpone
With sautéed new potatoes in tomato oil, sautéed baby spinach,
roasted summer squash and a rosemary jus
Pea, ricotta and summer squash Wellington in crisp puff pastry (v)
With smashed new potatoes, sautéed summer greens,
asparagus spears and lemon and basil cream
Pink rhubarb and elderflower tart
With ginger bread cream, poached rhubarb and rhubarb curd
Coffee
WINE
Pinot Gris ‘Reserva’ Bodegas Lurton, Argentina 2011
Nero d’Avola Merlot Casa Zonin, Sicily 2009
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PROGRAMME
Thank you for joining us for Magic of the Mind and for supporting the work of
The National Brain Appeal and The Worshipful Company of Pewterers.
We hope that you have a wonderful evening.
Tonight’s Programme
6.30pm Champagne reception
7.30pmDinner
8.30pm Auction led by our guest auctioneer Nick Bonham
9.15pm Steve Mould – Illusions and Pewter
10.00pm Silent Auction closes*
10.30pm Down for the Count – music and dancing
12.00amCarriages
* The Silent Auction will run throughout the evening and you will find iBid handsets
on your tables. The iBid team will come and explain how these work but if you have
any questions please ask.
Magic of the Mind
Fundraising Pledge
This evening we are raising funds to support two crucial projects and hope with your
generous support to raise £40,000.
You can help us to reach our target in a number of ways:
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By bidding for auction or silent auction lots
By ‘bidding’ for our Philanthropic lot – you won’t take anything home except
the knowledge that your generosity will help to change peoples lives
By making a donation using the envelopes on your table
By pledging a donation via the iBid handsets
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‘Magic of the Mind’
Gala Dinner
and wishes everyone an
enjoyable evening
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worldwide, contact Savills for all your property needs.
Justin Marking
Head of UK Residential
020 7016 3810
jmarking@savills.com
savills.co.uk
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The Operating Theatres Appeal
The National Brain Appeal has committed to raise funds to redevelop and upgrade the operating
theatres at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), Queen Square, London.
The National is one of the world’s leading centres for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients
with a wide range of neurological and neuromuscular conditions including multiple sclerosis (MS),
brain cancer, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, Prion disease, and head injury.
In addition, the hospital is now the biggest neurosurgery unit in the UK and the number of patients
needing complex spinal surgery is rising by 20% year on year (in part due to new surgical techniques
and research resulting in more effective treatments). In order to cope with this surge in demand, a
new state-of-the art operating theatre will be built alongside an upgrade of the four existing theatres.
These new facilities will reduce waiting times for surgery, improve patient care and outcomes and
spearhead research into new treatments.
Thank you for your support.
Theresa Dauncey
Chief Executive,
The National Brain Appeal
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The Pewterers’ Fellow Ivan Pavlov, Institute of Neurology
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers has endowed a
Fellow at the Institute of Neurology since 1974. Ivan Pavlov
is the 10th Fellow.
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects
about 50 million people worldwide (including over 500,000
people in the UK). It is characterised by excessive firing of
nerve cells, which leads to the generation of an “electrical
storm” in the brain, a seizure.
The events leading up to a seizure are still not
clear, and this makes it difficult for scientists to design
effective anti-epileptic drugs. GABA, the main inhibitory
neurotransmitter in the brain, is an important regulator of
neuronal excitability, but its signalling mechanisms as well
as the role in seizure generation are still debated.
My work over the last several years at the UCL Institute of Neurology has focused on trying to
understand how by manipulating inhibitory mechanisms in the brain we can keep the activity of brain
networks under control. In particular, we use various in vitro and in vivo models of epilepsy and
combine electrophysiological, pharmacological and computational approaches to unravel the role of
specific populations of inhibitory nerve cells in restraining epileptic activity.
More recently we started to employ optogenetic methods in our research. In this novel approach
identified populations of nerve cells are made light-sensitive, so that their activity can be switched
‘on and off’’ by photo stimulation, thus allowing precise control over their activity during pathological
discharges.
This research will help us to get better understanding of the mechanisms of the disease, will identify
new anti-epileptic drug targets and will help to devise new strategies in epilepsy treatment.
Your support tonight will help us to achieve this. Thank you.
Ivan Pavlov
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers has through its 500th Anniversary Trust supported a Research Fellow
at the UCL Institute of Neurology for forty years. This evening’s gala dinner is a demonstration of the
partnership we enjoy with the Institute of Neurology and hence it is jointly hosted with The National Brain
Appeal. So all funds raised will be devoted to the same cause from research into treatments to operating
theatres for those suffering a neurological disorder.
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers is one of the older Livery Companies in the City of London. It is number
16 in the order of civic precedence among over a hundred companies. The Pewterers’ Company is governed
by Royal Charter, the first being granted by King Edward IV in 1473.
Hence, the 500th Anniversary Trust was formed in 1973 to a Research Fellow at the UCL Institute of Neurology.
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers is proud of its association with the Institute of Neurology and looks forward to continuing to work together in this important and topical area of medical research.
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SUPPORTERS
Roman Abramovich Tim Bolton-Carter Cynthia & Andrew Buchanan Lynne Brooks
Gillian Catto Barry Clayman Piers Coleman Derek Collins Joanna David
Margaret & Tony Evans Mandi Firman Baroness Flather Stephen Fletcher
Peter Forbes Emilia Fox Andrew Foyle James Gazebrook Michael Gibbs
Rosalind Grant-Robertson Hamilton Greenwood Mr & Mrs Leslie Hart
Ian Hepburn Harry Hill Mr & Mrs Leslie Hughes Andrew Jeans Roderick Kent
Jeremy King Mike & Fiona Lennard Herchel Maclear-Jordan Eleanor Mason Brown
Keith and Anne Merrick Hallam & Alison Mills Patricia Morrison Paul Nicholls
John Peacock-Pochin Nicki Saini Hamish Scott-Dalgleish Jimmy Tarbuck
Andrew Wates Alison Webb Alan & Gilly Yarrow
Ambers of Amersham Arsenal Football Club Chelsea Football Club
Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery David Lee Hancocks & Co
Hotel Russell Institute of Neurology Manchester United Foundation
Partners in Pewter Russell & Bromley Savills Schroders Charities
Smith & Williamson Toni & Guy
Utility Funding The Worshipful Company of Pewterers
Ambers of Amersham is delighted to support
The National Brain Appeal.
Set in a beautiful fifteenth century mill in the charming market town of Old
Amersham, Ambers have been offering a personal shopping experience since we
were founded in 1965. We can help you find exactly what you want in sizes from
8 to 26. Whether you are looking for casual wear, something for the office or a very
special occasion, we make sure that you get the right outfit that is perfect for you.
As a haven for weary shoppers, we suggest our River Room restaurant, with its
cosy atmosphere. Take morning coffee, scones, afternoon tea, homemade cakes or
a glass of wine with our delicious speciality luncheons.
Ambers of Amersham
The Millstream, London Road
Amersham, Bucks
HP7 9DA
T: 01494 722 471
www.ambersofamersham.com
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AUCTION
The National Brain Appeal and The Worshipful Company of Pewterers would like to thank Nick
Bonham, tonight’s guest auctioneer.
Nicholas Bonham, formerly Chairman of Bonhams, and a senior
auctioneer at the auction house for some 25 years has conducted
over 3,000 auctions for his family firm (about one million lots!). He
has conducted over 1,250 charity auctions, helping to raise over £40
million pounds for deserving causes. Nick founded the Society of
Fine Art Auctioneers in 1975.
He runs his own consultancy advising on Art, Antiques and Auctions.
He also holds the position of Director in various other companies,
from property to his wife’s fashion business.
Nick lives on a houseboat in Putney with his wife, Sue, stepdaughter,
Olivia and cats, Tumble and Co-co. He has a cottage in Cowes where
he sails.
You will find a bidding number by your plate. Please use this during the auction.
Lot 1
A Shoot for Two Guns on the Barkby Hall
shoot, Leicestershire
The donor asks that the bidders should be
experienced shots.
(50:50 pheasant/partridge)
Kindly donated by John Peacock-Pochin
Lot 2
A Garden Party for 10-12 people
This July*, why not treat yourself and your friends to the ultimate Georgian house party at Mount Prosperous on
the Berkshire/Wiltshire borders. The day will start at noon for drinks, followed by a summer lunch in the ‘Pavilion’.
After lunch, guests can play tennis or croquet, swim in the heated pool, try their hand at clay pigeon shooting
or enjoy a walk in the beautiful gardens and surrounding estate. There are also plenty of indoor activities from
sausage making to snooker or flower-arranging. Cream tea will be served at 4.30pm before you and your
guests drift homewards around 6.00pm.
* Available on Saturday or Sunday 7, 8, 13 or 14 July 2013
or 5, 6, 12 or 13 July 2014.
Kindly donated by Rod Kent
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Lot 3
Lunch for 12 at Pewterers Hall
Ideally situated in the heart of the City
Pewterers’ Hall is a stunning location for
a private luncheon. A truly historic venue
which is rarely open to the public.
Entertain your guests in the elegant
surroundings of our Livery room with
catering from Life’s Kitchen.
Kindly donated by
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers
Lot 4
One week at the Four Seasons Country Club in Almancil, Portugal
Banish the winter blues and enjoy one week* at the Four Seasons Country Club, the perfect venue for an
Algarve holiday. Set within 17 acres of private gardens on the prestigious Quinta do Lago estate*. A wide
range of sport and leisure activities including golf is available on site.
This lot also includes a five-course dinner at Couleur-France - a hidden gem in Almancil that regularly
gets five-star ratings from diners. You will enjoy first-class service with superb food and wine** in a stylish,
contemporary setting. This lot is for four people.
* Villa available 25 January - 1 February 2014
** Half a bottle of house wine per person
Kindly donated by Herchel Maclear-Jordan and Harry Hill
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Lot 5
Premium tickets for a season of O2 Events
Four pairs of tickets for the following sell-out performances:
CIRQUE du SOLEIL – Alegría: Sunday 21 July 2013
Alegría is a classic Cirque du Soleil production that has received international acclaim. Alegría is a Spanish word that
means happiness, joy and jubilation and features an international cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries and showcases breathtaking acrobatics.
FLEETWOOD MAC: Wednesday 25 September 2013
Fleetwood Mac last toured in 2009 with the sold out Unleashed Tour. The current line-up includes Mick Fleetwood and
John McVie – both original members since l967, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks who joined the band in l975.
This tour marks the 35th anniversary of the release of their classic Rumours album (1977).
NICKLEBACK: Sunday 24 November 2013
Covering over a decade of massive hits including How You Remind Me, Photograph and Rockstar with recent chart
topping songs like When We Stand Together, Bottoms Up and Trying Not to Love You make for an event not to be
missed, a Nickelback show to remember.
BLACK SABBATH: Tuesday 10 December 2013
As global anticipation for their new album 13 continues to grow Black Sabbath kick off their UK tour at the O2 on 10
December, featuring the original line-up of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler.
Kindly donated by Barry Clayman
DAVID LEE
Bespoke Jewellery
Lot 6
Aquamarine and diamond ring
Donated by diamond specialist David
Lee, this stunning 1ct aquamarine ring is
surrounded by diamonds and set in 18 ct
white gold.
Kindly donated by David Lee
David Lee wishes every success
for Magic of the Mind
07802751766
lee.david861@gmail.com
Lot 7
A day of celebrity golf
A prize, donated by a valued and very generous supporter
of The National Brain Appeal, Mr Jimmy Tarbuck. The lot
is for two people and includes a day of golf and lunch with
Jimmy and one of his celebrity friends. Prize to be taken at
a mutually convenient time in 2014.
Kindly donated by Jimmy Tarbuck
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Lot 8
Dinner at The Wolseley with
Joanna David and Emilia Fox
Be the envy of your friends as you
enjoy dinner in the grand European
tradition at The Wolseley, in the
company of acclaimed actresses
Joanna David and Emilia Fox.
This lot is dinner for two at a mutually
agreed date.
Kindly donated by Jeremy King,
Joanna David and Emilia Fox
Lot 9
Philanthropic Lot – Dynamic Clamp This is your opportunity to bid on something you can’t take home
but will enable the charities to buy essential research equipment.
To transmit information nerve cells (neurons) generate electrical signals. Each neuron has an array of
different ion channels with specific characteristics, and electric currents flowing through these channels can
interact with each other to either excite or inhibit the cell. Mutations in ion channel proteins often result in
distinct neurological dysfunctions called channelopathies. Some forms of epilepsy, for example, may be
caused by channelopathies.
A Dynamic Clamp creates a real-time interface between a neuron and a computer. Using this system, we can
take a piece of brain tissue and recreate the behaviour of a mutated channel in a normal neuron, or simulate
a normally functioning channel in a neuron with a channelopathy. With a dynamic clamp we can also imbed
a real neuron into a virtual network to study how it interacts with other cells.
Until now, a ‘home built’ system has been used which is limited in its functionality and lacks the flexibility
required to accurately simulate multiple ion conductances.
Over half a million people in the UK suffer from epilepsy, and up
to 30% of all cases are insensitive to current medications. With
greater understanding of the molecular machinery underlying the
behaviour of neurons, we hope to be able to identify new targets
for antiepileptic drugs and to design novel approaches to suppress
seizures.
Please bid generously tonight and help us to raise the £7,500
needed to buy this state-of-the-art Dynamic Clamp system.
Bids for this lot can be enhanced by Gift Aid. All donors will receive
a certificate to acknowledge their generosity and support.
Terms and conditions
The property offered in this auction and listed in this programme will be sold by The National Brain Appeal registered with the
Charity Commissioners under the number 290173. Any questions in relation to the auction should be addressed to The National Brain
Appeal. Payments for purchases must be made in Sterling on the day of the event and in the following forms: cash, cheque (backed
by cheque guarantee card) or debit/credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express (but not Maestro/Switch).
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SILENT AUCTION
The Silent Auction will run throughout the evening and end at 10pm.
You will find iBid handsets on your tables. The team will come and explain how these work but if you
have any questions please ask.
Lot 1
A luxury shopping experience at Ambers of Amersham
Treat yourself and a friend to an indulgent shopping experience at
Ambers of Amersham – the home of luxury brands. This lot
includes a glass of champagne on arrival, the services of a personal shopper, a gift voucher of £500 to spend in-store and lunch
at the River Room restaurant.
Kindly donated by Alistair Cameron
Lot 2
Four pairs of tickets to the Masterpiece Fine Art Fair
Rub shoulders with the movers and shakers of the art world at one
of the world’s premier fine art and antiques exhibitions.
Open: 27 June – 3 July
Kindly donated by Hancocks & Co
Lot 3
Two bottles of Otard Dupuy 1952 vintage late bottled cognac
Kindly donated by The Worshipful Company of Pewterers.
Lot 4
A stunning black pearl and aquamarine necklace.
Kindly donated by Eleanor Mason Brown
Lot 5
Russell & Bromley handbag
In black patent leather, this coveted quilted design
Russell & Bromley handbag is the ultimate in elegance
and sophistication.
Kindly donated by Russell & Bromley
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Lot 6
A magical, scientific mystery tour of Queen Square
A very rare and special lot. This exclusive two-hour tour by leading neuroscientists will give you and a friend the
opportunity to see a brain in action, visit the collection of brains at the brain bank, observe scientists sequencing
a gene, participate in a neurological study (as a healthy control), and have your DNA loaded into the sequencing Robot to discover which version of the ‘Love Gene’ you have! Research has shown that people with two G
variants of the gene are more empathetic and “prosocial,” showing more compassion, co-operation and positive
emotion. Refreshments will be served. Dates and times by arrangement – the exact activities may be subject to
change.
Kindly donated by the Institute of Neurology
Lot 7
A football signed by the Arsenal Squad
A signed and certificated football from the 2012-2013 first team squad
including Theo Walcott and Arsene Wenger.
Kindly donated by Arsenal Football Club
Lot 8
A signed poster from ‘The Audience’
Your chance to own a piece of theatrical history from Stephen Daldry’s
acclaimed production. Signed by all the cast members including Helen
Mirren, Edward Fox, Paul Ritter and Nathaniel Parker.
Kindly donated by Joanna David
Lot 9
A signed copy of The Chronicles of Downton Abbey
The official companion to all three seasons of Downton Abbey – signed
by all the major cast members including Hugh Bonneville, Dame
Maggie Smith, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa as well as series creator Julian
Fellowes.
This lavish book explores the lives of every important member of the
Downton estate and will take you even deeper into the secret, beating
heart of the house.
Kindly donated by Joanna David
Lot 10
A tour of the Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery
Enjoy a two-hour ‘behind the scenes’ tour for four people around the Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery. This lot
also includes a tutored tasting of the wines, ales and liqueurs (so we recommend either getting a taxi home or
staying at the onsite B&B)!
Kindly donated by Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery
Lot 11
A signed print of Usain Bolt’s running shoe
A photographic print of the shoe worn by the legend that is Usain Bolt – from the Beijing 2008 Olympics. The print
includes an authentication code and was a gift to the donor from the Usain Bolt Foundation.
Kindly donated by Nicki Saini
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Lot 12
A luxury beauty ‘hamper’
You are bidding for a Toni & Guy voucher for a re-style and goody bag along with a selection of Yves St Laurent
cosmetics and perfume.
Kindly donated by Toni & Guy and The National Brain Appeal
Lot 13
‘Bursting into Life’
This limited edition (95) canvas print by
acclaimed Scottish artist Lesley Anne Derks
captures the hustle and bustle of the modern
metropolis. Her pieces evoke the intrigue and
beauty of a city at night and have made her a
highly collectable artist.
Kindly donated by The National Brain Appeal
Lot 14
A case of Chateau Phelan-Segur 2003
Ch Phelan-Segur is a claret from the St. Estephe Appelation, which is characterised as a powerful, rich, full
bodied, tannic, structured Bordeaux wine meant to age.
Kindly donated by The Worshipful Company of Pewterers
Lot 15
Tea for four at the House of Lords
A rare opportunity for four people to enjoy tea in the House of Lords with Baroness Flather followed by a tour of
the House. Date and time to be mutually agreed.
Kindly donated by Baroness Flather
Lot 16
A pearl necklace
A beautiful necklace of large baroque cream and
black freshwater pearls.
Kindly donated by Mandi Firman
Lot 17
Ceramic Sculpture
A beautiful sculpture of a voluptuous lady, created by
German artist Karl Heinz Stock. An economist by profession
and sculptural artist by passion, he trained in Carrara, Italy,
and is currently an art promoter and owner and president of
Quinta dos Vales, an art and wine farm in the Algarve.
Kindly donated by Gillian Catto
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Lot 18
Signed Manchester United shirt
Signed by Ashley Young.
Kindly donated by Manchester United Foundation
Lot 19
One night at the Hotel Russell
The Hotel Russell is one of London’s most iconic
Victorian hotels and provides an ideal location for a
city break. This lot is for one night for two adults in a
superior double room and includes breakfast.
Kindly donated by Hotel Russell
Lot 20
Signed Chelsea football shirt
Signed by the 2012-2013 first team squad.
Kindly donated by Roman Abramovich
Lot 21
VIP Tickets to Micky Flanagan – Back in the Game Tour
Wembley Arena: Saturday 5 October 2013
One of British comedy’s biggest stars – Micky Flanagan has appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, Mock
The Week, Have I Got News For You, 8 Out of 10 Cats – amongst others – and next year will cement his
reputation as one of the superstars of British Stand Up.
Kindly donated by Barry Clayman
Lot 22
DEPECHE MODE: Tuesday 19 November 2013
Celebrating over three decades at the top of the musical landscape, with over 100 million record sales, Depeche
Mode have spent much of this year working on their hotly anticipated 13th studio album due for release next
Spring, the follow-up to 2009’s hypnotic Sounds Of The Universe.
Kindly donated by Barry Clayman
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ENTERTAINMENT
Tonight’s entertainment comes courtesy of Steve Mould and Down for the Count.
STEVE MOULD
Steve Mould is a comedian and science presenter, whose live shows are
full of experiments that wow the audience while also making them laugh.
His shows cover physics, chemistry and psychology so you can expect
bangs, flames and unbelievable mind tricks.
Steve was the Science Presenter on Britain’s Brightest, hosted by Clare
Balding. Formerly the Blue Peter resident Science expert, he makes regular appearances on The One Show, Alan Titchmarsh and Absolute Radio.
Steve has a Physics MA from Oxford University and works frequently with
schools, giving talks and demonstrations on Physics, Maths, Chemistry
and Psychology.
He is also one third of the hugely successful, geeky comedy trio, Festival
of The Spoken Nerd. The group, stars of BBC Radio 4’s Infinite Monkey
Cage, have had sell-out shows across London and the West End with
their unique blend of comedy, science, music, maths and interactive
experiments; they have just completed their first National UK Tour.
Tonight Steve has created a special illusion just for our guests based
around the use of pewter.
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is a mini
big band who perform music from the swing and
jive eras including classics from greats such as
Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller,
alongside Rat Pack hits and more modern jive and
swing tunes. The band was formed by a group of
students in 2005.
They have gone on perform at festivals and events
all over the UK, including the Harvey Nichols New
Year’s Eve Party in 2012 and 2013, The London
Swing Festival, Twinwood Festival, and events at
Wembley Stadium and Pinewood Studios.
The musicians have a passion for all things vintage
and love to recreate the sounds and styles of the
1920s and 30s - with a tight rhythm section, fabulous
four-piece horn section and stunning female vocalist,
the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra deliver a
big band sound that is both authentic and unique.
The band are delighted to be invited to perform at Magic of the Mind at the Bloomsbury Ballroom, and look
forward to welcoming you for a great evening of entertainment as they celebrate some of the best music of the
last century.
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