Magic Tricks: How Did This Bootneck Go From Afghanistan To Tricking Tom Hardy?
Discover how a former Royal Marine went from being a medic in Afghanistan to performing magic for celebs like Tom Hardy & HRH Princess Anne
Laura Skitt has worked at BFBS for more than 20 years. Starting as the Production Assistant for BFBS Reports, she also worked at BFBS Radio before joining Forces News as Features Editor. She writes long-form articles that explore topics such as mental health, lesser-known military history and life in the services, with a particular emphasis on resilience, recovery and transition.
Discover how a former Royal Marine went from being a medic in Afghanistan to performing magic for celebs like Tom Hardy & HRH Princess Anne
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