Writing progress

  • First chapter drafted

    I’ve written 1,773 words on Sydney’s pre-war experience as a conjurer. This is the opening of “Sydney, 1918-1940”: In the carefully constructed origin story of The Piddingtons, Sydney’s previous experience as a magician simply disappeared.…

  • Research largely complete

    I’m delighted to say I’ve reached the stage where I can start to write the book. A huge thank you to all the researchers, magic collectors and everyone else who’s helped me get here. There…