Essex magician Michael J Fitch has been rubbing shoulders with the Big Brother stars at the famous house.

The 23-year-old, who has performed for Posh and Becks and counts Rolf Harris as a good friend, was a hit at a special reunion party and award ceremony held at the London house

All 14 housemates have been released before Kate was declared the winner, but they returned minus Sandy for a sentimental look at their weeks on film.

Michael was invited to make sure the Big Brother Little Brother awards had a touch of magic to it.

"It was an absolutely fantastic night.

"They were all so nice and kept asking me to do more tricks I was up until 3am and we all got to sit in the diary room chair."

Published Monday August 12, 2002

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