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For my next trick ... I will raise cash for deaf people like me
WHEN you lose one sense, another may improve.
For profoundly deaf magician Shaun Fitzgerald, 23, that meant focusing all his energy on improving his sleight of hand until he developed razor-sharp reactions.
Now an accomplished showman, the Scunthorpe magician can stun crowds by making things vanish as quickly as they reappear.
His next show is a fundraiser this weekend for the British Deaf Association, and his act is becoming more ambitious with every performance.
Shaun, who was born deaf and goes by the stage name Shaun White, said: “I’ve always wanted to raise money for charity and I want to help other people like me in every way.
“I became interested in magic 10 years ago. I started learning when I met professional magician Pete Baffles.
“I enjoy doing magic tricks as I like to surprise and amaze people.
“I’m always working on new tricks.”
Shaun has a huge range of card tricks in his arsenal and is able to set things on fire, seemingly destroy them and then conjure them up somewhere else out of the blue.
His latest project is developing a trick to make his auntie’s dog, whose name is Coco, disappear.
Family friend Paul Sanderson, 55, of Scunthorpe, has watched Shaun’s mesmerising tricks become more and more impressive over the years.
He said: “Shaun’s got a mind like a sponge and takes all he sees onboard.
“He saw magic, thought it was interesting and it’s progressed. You would not believe the tricks he does. “Without one sense you can really improve another.
“He channels his energy and thoughts and is very creative.”
As well as performing sophisticated tricks, Shaun likes to get into character to draw his audience into his act.
Paul said: “He’s a natural mimic like Mr Bean and he seems to take on a different persona.
“The last show we did went down an absolute storm with people from the age of 9 to 90.”
Shaun said he hoped he could inspire others to pursue their passions even if the odds are stacked against them.
His next show is at The Beacon in Burringham Road, Scunthorpe this Sunday.
Shaun will take to the stage at 1pm.
There is no entrance fee, but guests are urged to buy a 50p raffle ticket on the day.
All proceeds will go to help the British Deaf Association.
To enquire about booking Shaun for a future show, call Paul on 07936 135056 or e-mail sandywadoryu@hotmail.co.uk
WHEN you lose one sense, another may improve.
For profoundly deaf magician Shaun Fitzgerald, 23, that meant focusing all his energy on improving his sleight of hand until he developed razor-sharp reactions.
Now an accomplished showman, the Scunthorpe magician can stun crowds by making things vanish as quickly as they reappear.
His next show is a fundraiser this weekend for the British Deaf Association, and his act is becoming more ambitious with every performance.
Shaun, who was born deaf and goes by the stage name Shaun White, said: “I’ve always wanted to raise money for charity and I want to help other people like me in every way.
“I became interested in magic 10 years ago. I started learning when I met professional magician Pete Baffles.
“I enjoy doing magic tricks as I like to surprise and amaze people.
“I’m always working on new tricks.”
Shaun has a huge range of card tricks in his arsenal and is able to set things on fire, seemingly destroy them and then conjure them up somewhere else out of the blue.
His latest project is developing a trick to make his auntie’s dog, whose name is Coco, disappear.
Family friend Paul Sanderson, 55, of Scunthorpe, has watched Shaun’s mesmerising tricks become more and more impressive over the years.
He said: “Shaun’s got a mind like a sponge and takes all he sees onboard.
“He saw magic, thought it was interesting and it’s progressed. You would not believe the tricks he does. “Without one sense you can really improve another.
“He channels his energy and thoughts and is very creative.”
As well as performing sophisticated tricks, Shaun likes to get into character to draw his audience into his act.
Paul said: “He’s a natural mimic like Mr Bean and he seems to take on a different persona.
“The last show we did went down an absolute storm with people from the age of 9 to 90.”
Shaun said he hoped he could inspire others to pursue their passions even if the odds are stacked against them.
His next show is at The Beacon in Burringham Road, Scunthorpe this Sunday.
Shaun will take to the stage at 1pm.
There is no entrance fee, but guests are urged to buy a 50p raffle ticket on the day.
All proceeds will go to help the British Deaf Association.
To enquire about booking Shaun for a future show, call Paul on 07936 135056 or e-mail sandywadoryu@hotmail.co.uk
