The Bexhill man is a member of ACES, past president of the Sussex Magic Circle and a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (British Ring) for 58 years. The ACES told three competitions a year - a stage competition, l a close-up competition and a comedy competition. At the annual dinner at the Forge Motel, at Halland, Mike was awarded all three trophies. Mike, of Bidwell Avenue, is a well-known local children's entertainer who is much in demand at children's parties.