Wayne Dobson was ‘a superbly gifted magician and comedian’
Jimmy Cricket says he is “blessed to have known and worked with” legendary magician Wayne Dobson, who has died aged 68.
Leciester-born Wayne became well known following a host of television appearances in the late 1980s and 1990s.
He hosted his own show called Wayne Dobson – A Kind of Magic.
Wayne had a long and successful career, and campaigned for multiple sclerosis charities, having had the condition for nearly 40 years.
He performed with the likes of Dame Shirley Bassey and Freddie Starr.
His appearance at the 1989 Royal Variety Show, alongside boxer Frank Bruno and sports commentator Harry Carpenter, was particularly memorable.
See below for the clip.
Fellow entertainer Jimmy said on social media: “Sad to hear of the passing of Wayne.
“He was a superbly gifted magician and comedian.
“Like myself, he started his television career on ITV’s Search for a Star (both of us were on the same show together).
“Even when struck down with multiple sclerosis, the trooper that he was, he carried on performing in his wheelchair!
“I was blessed to have known and worked with him!
“R.I.P. old friend!”
Jimmy Cricket is appearing at a special comedy event later this year.
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