Steven Hardy, 14, of East Herrington, Sunderland, has been chosen to compete in the Young Magician of the Year competition.
Steven, who is a pupil at Sunderland High School, will travel to London's Centre for Magic Arts next Sunday for the national contest.
Steven, who performs under the stage name of Steven Dee, is a member of the Northern Magic Circle.
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