Leigh984, The creative portfolio of Leigh Spencer

Designed to advertise an upcoming (at time of writing) Magic show at the Newbold Verdon Library, my poster design uses elements instantly recognizable to fans of stage based magic. the overall design uses the house style I`ve created previously for events at the library with the top hat breaking the border at the bottom to give the design a 3D element. Can you spot the rabbit hiding behind the curtain waiting for his cue !.  UPDATE: The event went very well with the audience entertained by Dave`s comedy and Magic skills a cheese and crackers supper and a magic themed Quiz.     

I visited the Abbey Pumping Station for Meccano Magic a celebration of the well known construction toy. The large hall was packed with many different colourful and intricate models created by enthusiasts from the wide variety of shapes and colours available in the Meccano range. Many of the designs had been crafted without instructions showing the creativity of their creators. On one table sat a model of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars which its creator believed to be the only one of its kind in existence and had been created purely from photographs of the iconic spacecraft. Other models on show included steam engines, cranes, Red Arrow and Spitfire planes and even remote control cars all created using the construction toy. My film aims to capture the atmosphere of the popular event and features just a small selection of the models on show.

The Magical Ice Kingdom is an attraction at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park London. The walk through attraction features a selection of Ice sculptures in a magic themed setting from Ice Wolves to Owls and a battle between a Dragon and Knights of old. The attraction (and Winter Wonderland) opens 10am until 10pm, from 23rd November 2012 to 6th January 2012 except for Christmas Day more information can be found at http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

Whilst on a flight to Italy we where treated to these stunning views of the Alps stretching out below the aircraft The mountain sides where highlighted by the sun and created a truly spectacular sight that looked otherworldly in its beauty, Nature at its finest.