Tom London (magician)

Tom London
Born Thomas Webb
(1991-11-12) 12 November 1991
Ashford, Kent, UK
Occupation Magician
Website http://tomlondonmagic.com

Tom London (born Thomas Webb; 11 December 1991) is a UK-based close-up magician and radio personality. He is one of the youngest members of The Magic Circle. He is the founder[1] of the internationally recognized internet radio station filth.fm,[2] which in 2011 was voted best radio station at the DMA's.[3]

Early life

London grew up in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom. He attended St Edmund's School in Canterbury.

Early career

At the age of 16 London became interested in close-up magic tricks and quickly found a restaurant willing to let him perform. Etienne Pradier heard of his performances and invited him to learn advanced close up magic. He was then able to start working professionally and since worked for at corporate events such as Tesco's Christmas parties.[4]

Magic career

London has performed for Richard James.[5]

Karate

At age 11, London started Karate at his local JKA dojo with two of his friends. In December 2006 he passed his black belt grading in Walton on Thames aged 15.[6] A few weeks later he was selected to represent his country in the JKAE Karate squad.[7] T He was selected to represent England in the French International Championships which took place early in December 2007 in Le Touquet in France.Tom received a gold medal in the U.18's kumite category.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "About Filth FM". Filth FM. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  2. ↑ Lester, Paul (27 June 2012). "Guardian Quotes Tom". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "Results of Voting". Dub Step Music Awards. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  4. ↑ London, Tom (19 December 2012). Tom London official Site http://www.tomlondonmagic.com/tescos-christmas-party-at-knebworth-house/. Retrieved 18 January 2013. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ "The Row Blog". Richard James Savile Row. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  6. ↑ "JKA Grading Results December" (PDF). Japan Karate Association England. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  7. ↑ "SESKA Blog". South East Shotokan Karate Academy. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  8. ↑ "Thomas Webb European Championships". St Edmunds School. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
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