Poker Faces.A short series of Dusk Till Dawn employee profiles.
Looking at him now, you wouldn't guess that 43-year-old card room supervisor Mark was once in contention for the title of British solo ice-dance champion 1992.
A stylish and innovative skater, Mark made a huge impression on the sport, turning the heads of both judges and spectators with his bold, provocative moves. Sadly, Mark is tone deaf, a fact which lead to an unfortunate incident during the musical interpretation round on the final day of the 1992 championship dance off.
Mishearing the cue for a simple Lutz manoeuvre, Mark attempted a triple salchow while skating very close to the edge of the ice. His untimely exit from the arena and subsequent collision with local dignitary Lady Charlotte Ellis-Smyth resulted in his disqualification from the competition, and a new entry in Black’s Medical Dictionary.
Now fully recovered, Mark (Pictured below) has become a firm favourite with customers and staff alike, and is comfortable and competent in his role as card room supervisor in the UK's premier poker venue.
Mark’s Hobbies include relaxing at home, baking and antiquing. He also enjoys the odd spot of brass rubbing.
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