I saw him talking to some people at Starbucks in Borders. Very photogenic, with an open, friendly face, he was leaning forward, intent on his conversation, his hat left casually on the table, slightly covering a magazine. His dark skin and dapper suit presented the kind of contrast in light and shade on which I know I need to work.
When I explained about the project his answer was "Now that's a great chat-up line, asking people if you can take their photos!".
I took the photo, showed it to him and the people he was with and we chatted for a while. It turns out he's a professional magician, articulate, confident and friendly too and his sites are
here and
here.
One of the people who was with him turns out to have danced in the Peacock Theatre and Edinburgh fringe - maybe we'll meet or talk again.