A magician who quite literally pulled a disappearing act after charging a community hub £400 for a performance has apologised for not refunding them soon enough – and apparently this isn’t a first.

Dean Spruce, a magician for more than 20 years and owner of Divine Magic, has reportedly used many excuses to let down excited customers.

Complainants claim he has previously given excuses such as being in a ‘car accident’, ‘having Covid’, or being in ‘hospital with broken ribs.’

For Crossens Community Centre in Southport, he messaged them the morning of his scheduled performance, saying his brother had died and he needed to return to Scotland.

Dean had charged the centre £400 for ‘wonderful entertainment’ for their Summer Fair in June.

The entertainment was supposed to include a magic show

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