MEMBERS of the Redcar-based Cleveland Retired Men's Association were recently entertained by magician Mike Smith.

Mike, a member of the Middlesbrough Magic Circle and the Northern Magic Circle, involved members of the audience at the Regency Hotel in Redcar.

The close up magic show included sleight of hand that beat the beadiest eye, mind reading exercises and playing card tricks.

Mike, a former BT employee who became a full-time professional magician after his 40th birthday, is from Redcar and can be contacted on (01642) 481948.