Dickens was an amateur conjurer for seven years: celebrated magician Ian Keable will review his best known performance and repeat several of his tricks.  How did he become a conjuror, was he any good, and did magic affect his writing?

When: Monday, 13 May 2024; 2:00pm for 2:30pm

Where: The Phoenix Community Centre (in front of Sainsburys), 66 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3AF

Further info.: The Phoenix Retirement Association meets at 2:00pm for 2.30pm on the second Monday of each month at the Phoenix Community Centre, and offers high quality talks, social meetings, congenial company and tea and biscuits!  New members are welcome; the subscription is £15 per year (£10 from April) and the visitor’s fee for attending a single meeting is £2.