Paul Daniels dominated magic in the 70’s and 80’s and I was lucky enough to study with Paul in Leeds. Paul was my inspiration for turning professional.
http://www.pauldaniels.co.uk/

I was also fortunate to be able to train with three of the masters of magic in Las Vegas. Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger and Lance Burton. This elevated my magic to a whole different level and expanded me as a performer and entertainer.
http://www.mcbridemagic.com/

Eugene Burger
http://www.magicbeard.com/
http://www.lanceburton.com/

Just down the road from Vegas in L.A. is one of the Mecca places for close up magicians.
http://www.magiccastle.com/

My magic and performance has also been strongly
influenced by: -

http://www.geoffreydurham.com/

http://www.davidblaine.com/

http://www.derrenbrown.co.uk/

http://www.paulzenon.com/

http://www.pennandteller.com/

http://www.dcopperfield.com/