Jolly Roger
Phoenix Magician Jolly Roger (Roger Blakiston) was born in Northumberland, England. He was educated at British boarding schools from the age of 8 years. His interest in magic started when he was 9 years old, and he gave his first public performance at the age of 14. After leaving school he trained for the stage at The Birmingham School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art, and the Webber-Douglas Academy in London. After college he worked for a short time as an actor in Repertory Theatre before branching out into variety in his early twenties. As a Comedy Magician , he has performed all over the world, including television shows in 5 countries, three summer seasons in Italy, six months touring Australia, numerous trips to the Persian Gulf (Qatar, Dubai and Bahrain), and fifteen different cruise ships. He has also worked extensively as an actor, master of ceremonies, presenter and voice over talent, for radio, television, commercials, industrials, and live performances. In London he ran his own agency "Jolly Roger Entertainments," for several years in the late 1980's. This was London's largest entertainment agency specializing in booking magicians and other entertainers. In addition to running the agency, Roger was also one the most sought after magical entertainers in London. In 1992, Roger sold his agency and moved to Arizona. Since his arrival in the United States, he has made a name for himself as the number one magical entertainer in the Valley of the Sun. His unique style, vivacious personality and delightful British Humor, are the ingredients that add up to a recipe for truly great entertainment! Roger is also a featured writer in “Abracadabra” The world’s only magical weekly, and “The Magic Circular” the magazine of The Magic Circle, the world’s most prestigious magic society. Roger will travel anywhere in the world, and is available for Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Television Shows, Cruises, Resort Hotels, Fundraisers, MC for awards banquets, Theaters, Restaurants, Radio and Television Commercials… in fact for any event of any size in any location... where the goal is professional entertainment at its best!
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