A MAGICIAN from York is hoping to conjure up plenty of cash for Comic Relief when he performs a 24-hour magic marathon.

Starting at midnight on March 14, Tom Crosbie, intends to put on a show at 52 venues in the city centre, wowing crowds at pubs, bars and restaurants with his tricks.

Tom, 21, from Heworth, who is a full-time professional magician, said: “I want to do at least three tricks for each group of people in any venue.

“If it’s in a restaurant or bar I will do every table.”

He said he got the idea of a magic marathon from a musician friend in London who wrote and recorded an album of comedy songs in 24 hours.

“I thought I fancied doing something for Comic Relief, but it had to be magic because that’s what I do.”

Tom is now looking for venues to host his act from midnight on March 14.

If you can help, phone Tom on 07791 306 976 or email him at info@tomcrosbie.com or visit his website at tomcrosbie.com