BIOGRAPHY

Matt Colman was an early starter into the world of magic after receiving a Paul Daniel's magic set for his 5th birthday. He was performing all over his local area by the age of ten. By 14 he had two regular residencies, one at a local restaurant and the other at a hotel performing every Saturday - and he’d already had two TV appearances under his belt. By the age of 16 Matt had won many awards for his talent, from his magician peers and at various talent competitions; he was also the youngest ever member admitted the following Magic Circles, Southport Magic Circle, the Merseyside Junior Magic Circle and the Liverpool Magic Circle.

After finishing education he left home to work at the House of Illusion in Spain. During his years here (June-Oct 05, April - Oct 08 and April - Sep 09) he has worked as various capacities as a compare, comedy magician, mind reader, bar/table/close up magician, consultant and manager. The House of Illusion has been voted number one night out on all the Costa's across Spain for the past 7 years. Between these years he’s also kept a busy performing schedule.

In 2007 Matt helped to create England’s only Magic Bar - Illusions Magic Bar in Bristol, as the Head Magician and main performer. Illusions raised the bar for entertainment and night life standards in Bristol - It’s now one of the most talked about, and successful bars in the country. Recently it was crowned Entertainment Pub of the Year. Mark Bennett and Slyvie Dagallier said:

"Matt Colman performed for Illusions Magic Bar back in 2007 and was one of our first magicians.

This is to thank you for your time you spent at Illusions Magic Bar back in 2007, the opening night was of great success. Myself and Sylvie would like to wish you all the success for the future as we can see that your skills as a magician are very good. A talent for the future."

In 2008 he toured across the beautiful country of Ireland, with fellow Mind Reader Peter Carroll, which was followed by the Irish Star after correctly predicting the newspaper headlines in 2007. Also in 2008, Matt returned to the House of Illusion where the House of Illusion moved to a brand new venue due to the overwhelming public demand for tickets. Rodney James Piper, the owner and creator of the House of Illusion said "Matt was a great help at the start of this new project and contributed many ideas as well as being a fantastic performer."

Matt has racked up more performing hours than most magicians ever will in their lifetime.

At this moment in time Matt is becoming booked up for 2010, and is already taking booking for 2011/2012 (and beyond!) For Corporate Events, Weddings and Private parties with his unequalled magical services. Matt is also creating more original magic for the magic community with his longed anticipated book and one-off effects. He’s also consulting on various magic, media and stage projects including writing and performing in a new online based tv show.

Matt's brand new book for professional magicians is available here: www.mattcolman.co.uk/shop