Overview

• Phil Dobson confirmed that his brother passed away today at the age of 68.
• He rose to prominence in the 1980s through TV appearances on Blue Peter and his own series, 'Wayne Dobson – A Kind of Magic'.
• His career highlights included a US tour with Engelbert Humperdinck, performances with Dame Shirley Bassey and Freddie Starr, and an appearance at the 1989 Royal Variety Show with Frank Bruno.
• After a 1988 multiple sclerosis diagnosis, he became an ambassador for the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre and defied his condition with a live show at Haslemere Hall in 2022.
• Family, friends and fellow magicians honoured his memory with tributes highlighting his inventive spirit and generous mentorship.