TV magician Wayne Dobson has died aged 68 as his brother confirms the sad news.
His brother Phil Dobson penned online: “It’s with a broken heart that I share the news that my brother Wayne Dobson sadly passed away today. He was my best friend and I miss him already. RIP legend.”
Wayne became the youngest ever member of the Leicester Magic Circle at the tender age of 16 after expressing an interest for magic at a young age.
After winning a competition at the International Brotherhood of Magicians British Ring Convention, he went on to appear on Blue Peter to showcase his talents.
(Image: Phil Harris)
Wayne went on to perform with stars such Dame Shirley Bassey and Freddie Starr, as well as supporting Engelbert Humperdinck on an American tour.
In 1989, he performed at the Royal Variety Show where he was assisted by boxing legend Frank Bruno and sports commentator Harry Carpenter.
In 1988, Wayne was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and then became an ambassador for the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre.
Despite battling the illness, he continued his magic and returned to the stage with live performances at a show at Haslemere Hall in Surrey in 2022.
(Image: Phil Harris)
Wayne’s business partner Mike Sullivan also paid tribute to the star online and wrote: “It is with a broken heart that my buddy, business partner and mentor Wayne Dobson passed away peacefully today at 12:03.”
Marvin Berglas, the President of The Magic Circle also shared: “The magic fraternity worldwide, and our society in particular, mourn the loss of Wayne Dobson, one of the great magicians of the late 20th century.
“Wayne, our honorary vice-president, wowed millions with his TV shows in the 80s and 90s and his unforgettable appearance on the Royal Variety Show with Frank Bruno and boxing commentator Harry Carpenter brought the house down.
“He did not allow the onset of MS to stop his ever inquisitive mind devising, creating and inventing tricks to the end. We will miss him.”
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