A lifetime of performing magic, illusions and circus skills around the world, on cruise ships, television, in theatre, circus and cabaret has all provided hundreds of showbusiness based stories that weave throughout my talks, presented with projected photos, films and lots of laughs.

Alongside still performing shows I now present a number of successful and rebooked talks for all, previous ones have included Charity, Rotary, U3A, WI ,Clubs, Masons, Probus and Women's Groups.

Client Quotes;

“Andrew, Thank you very much for your excellent talk yesterday. It was interesting and entertaining and everyone really enjoyed it. Several people said it was the best talk they ‘d ever heard! Thank you again.” Linda Polwart – Trentley Probus.

"Andrew, thanks for a wonderful evening. It was brilliant. I really enjoyed your talk and I know members enjoyed it too as I have been asked to find out about your other talks and to rebook you." Rachel Mason - Berkswich History Society

"Andrew shared so many wonderful theatrical and variety stories, the branch absolutely loved him, and he has promised to come back, he is such a physical presence and brings such a fantastic presentation with him." Mary Lane - Equity West of England Branch

"Anyone who wants an entertaining speaker for a meeting should not hesitate to contact him as he is highly recommended." David Outhwaite and Gerald Worland - Biddulph and District Genealogy and Historical Society

Talks include; 'Andrew Van Buren - My Magic Life' the story of growing up in a showbusiness family in the days of variety, working and performing with all types from Muppets to television, film and theatre stars, run ins with notorious dictators, adventures in the middle east and spinning plates on hundreds of television shows including the Generation Game and Blue Peter.

'Philip Astley and Me' the story of Philip Astley, the Englishman who became a military hero, invented the circus and was the original Ringmaster, this talk tells the story of who Astley was, why I am interested in him and how I resurrected Astley to help regenerate his birthplace of Newcastle-under-Lyme, as a new cultural place maker.

'The Van Buren Story' tells the story of my parents Fred Van Buren and Greta, the story spans nearly 100 years of showbusiness memories from the 1930s to present day, with lots of posters, pictures and film footage. How Fred ran away to the circus, met Connie Greta, became Dutch, made motorbikes disappear and invented some of the worlds most baffling magical illusions.

Other talks include; 'Circus Buildings Around the World' and '100 years of My Favourite Acts'.