Richard Jones is a British soldier and magician who gained fame by winning Britain's Got Talent in 2016. He combines his military background with magic, often paying tribute to his friend Fergus, a fellow soldier and magician who passed away. In his recent performance, he incorporated a pocket watch given to him by Fergus, revealing a time that coincided with an audience member's choice of location, Toronto, Canada. His emotional and skillful act earned him praise and standing ovations from the judges.
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1. The magician's name is Richard Jones.
2. He is 28 years old and from Essex.
3. Richard Jones is a serving soldier in the British Army and a full-time magician.
4. He entered series 10 of Britain's Got Talent and won.
5. Richard Jones performed magic tricks for his fellow soldiers in the army.
6. He decided not to leave the army because he's proud to be a soldier and it allows him to travel the world for magic performances.
7. He shared a story about Fergus Ankong, a soldier from World War Two, who taught him magic to boost morale.
8. Fergus Ankong passed away at the age of 99.
9. Richard incorporates elements of Fergus's tricks into his own performances.
10. Fergus taught him the importance of living in the moment.
11. Richard Jones participated in Britain's Got Talent champions.
12. He performed alongside champions from around the world to represent Britain.
13. He has performed in various countries, including Germany, Italy, America, Afghanistan, and Austria.
14. He has a lucky pocket watch named Alicia, given to him by his friend Fergus before he passed away.
15. Engraved on the back of the watch is Fergus's favorite motto: "A good soldier is always ten minutes early."
16. Richard Jones emotionally performed a magic act on Britain's Got Talent champions.
17. His performance was praised for its emotional depth and connection to his story.
18. Judges commended Richard for his dignified and authentic approach to magic.
19. Richard Jones expressed surprise and gratitude for the overwhelming support from the audience during his performance.
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