THAT'S magic.

Magician Jon Gordon has conjured up the atmosphere of a romantic wedding day as part of a fundraising event for St Leonard's Hospice, in York.

Hazlewood Castle, near Tadcaster, is playing host to a wedding fair this weekend and all exhibitors' fees will be going towards the care of patients.

There will be a fashion show and exhibits by a florist, a photographer, a hat hire service, hair and beauty salon, travel agent and printer.

The Tadcaster Amateur Operatic singers will be giving their own brand of musical entertainment in the castle's historic St Leonard's chapel.

Sarah Hardcastle, spokeswoman for Hazlewood Castle hotel, who is getting married herself next year, tried on one of the wedding dresses.

And hotel manager Graham Usher put on a groom's outfit to add to the wedding atmosphere - though neither expected to end up in the magician's hat, as our slightly "altered" picture shows.

Judy Wilson, community fundraiser for St Leonard's, said: "We are very grateful to Hazlewood Castle for hosting the event and to all the exhibitors.

"We hope many couples and brides-to-be will come along to get ideas and advice and enjoy the day in a very special venue."

The wedding fair is being held from 11am to 4pm on Sunday at the castle, just off the A64 near Tadcaster.

Updated: 09:20 Wednesday, January 15, 2003