Kimmo takes on the best in the world and wins TWO major awards!

On February 22nd 2008, Blackpool Magicians Club hosted the first CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. The prestigious event took place on the BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE stage during the worlds largest magic convention, with over 3000 magicians in attendance.

Six performers were invited to compete for the title. These included some of the biggest names in children's entertainment. The winner was to be decided by an audience vote.

Kimmo and Charlie wow the crowds at Blackpool Opera House

At the awards ceremony that night it was announced that Kimmo had won, but he was not there to collect his trophy and prize money! He was over 100 miles away in Chesterfield, performing at a private party!

On the following evening, the President of Blackpool Magicians Club presented the handsome trophy, but there was more to follow..

Comedy legend Ken Dodd took to the stage and announced that Kimmo had also been awarded the Ken Dodd Trophy for outstanding comedy performance at the convention.

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY THAT THIS AWARD HAS BEEN WON BY A CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER! A UNIQUE ACHIEVEMENT!

Kimmo and Ken Dodd after the award presentation