Hackney, London, August 9, 2011. Photo credit: Alexander Tsangarides
The recent English riots, which saw widespread looting, violence and arson break out on the streets of London, Manchester and Birmingham, shocked and saddened the country. Since the riots, there has been much (often heated) discussion about the cause of the riots and how future outbreaks can be avoided. Lengthy inquiries rumble on and the blame game ratchets up.
Against this backdrop, inspirational magician and mentalist Drummond Money-Coutts packed up his box of tricks and headed out to “bring light and love to the areas worst hit by the rioting.” Here he is in action:
