Richard Cadell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richard Cadell
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Cadell with Sooty in 2014
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| Born | 23 March 1969 Leicester, Leicestershire, England
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| Relatives | Helen Pearson (sister) |
Richard Cadell is a British magician, puppeteer, and TV presenter. He is best known for being the person who brings the famous puppet Sooty to life. Since 1998, he has been the main presenter and the "hand" inside Sooty, taking over from Matthew Corbett.
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Who is Richard Cadell?
Richard Cadell was born on March 23, 1969. He grew up to become a talented illusionist, which is another word for a magician. He also became a skilled puppeteer, making puppets seem real. Besides that, he writes stories for TV shows and presents them too.
Richard's Journey with Sooty
Richard's adventure with Sooty began a long time ago. In 1985, he made a special guest appearance on a Christmas episode of The Sooty Show. Later, in the final series of Sooty & Co., he joined the cast. He and Liana Bridges played characters who worked at the show's store.
In June 2008, which was Sooty's 60th birthday, Richard and his brother David bought the rights to the Sooty brand. This means they now own the rights to all things Sooty around the world. They did this through their company, Cadells Ltd.
Sooty on TV and Live Shows
Richard Cadell helps create the Sooty television series. He is a co-writer and an executive producer for the show. An executive producer helps manage the whole production of a TV series. The Sooty show is currently shown every day on ITVBe.
Richard also takes Sooty and friends on tour. They perform live shows for audiences all over the country each year.
Other Cool Stuff Richard Does
Richard is a very talented magician. He is a Gold Star Member of the Inner Magic Circle. This is a very special group for magicians. He also used to be the President of the British part of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
From 2002 to 2014, Richard owned Brean Leisure Park. This is a fun park in the village of Brean in Somerset, England. In January 2008, he appeared in a TV show called The Convention Crasher. Richard also works as an expert helper for other TV shows and stage plays. He gives advice on how to make magic tricks look real.
