Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself.

My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a load of sport podcasts.

I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with a leading journalist, experienced

pundits and the biggest sport stars.

Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the players'

mouths.

But the best thing about doing this at the BBC is our unique access to the sport world.

What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to

dedicated sports fans across the UK.

So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more.

Hello, I'm welcome to another podcast of Midnight Mates.

The reason why I say that is I was really killed recently by saying thank you for

dining and loading, which I believe is like an old man's free is night because people

stream.

So it happens there's all that I'm 45 so listen, thank you for streaming or listening to

this podcast of Midnight Mates.

Either way, you know, a good interview never goes out of fashion and I'm really proud of

this one.

This is with, you know, I might say a man of magic, but that doesn't go far enough.

He would describe himself as a mentalist, maybe even a mind reader, but he is very much

at the top of his game and has been for decades, whether it was through his TV specials or

through his tours that sell out all over the UK and beyond.

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