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The Challenge
Q120 Still struggling so can anybody help with hints/suggestions for the following
In 2005 it was a prestidigitator,in 2001 a jet engine and in 2000 but a babe.Back in 1998 it was a sorcerer,in 1997 a martial art,in 1996 a master of the violin and in 1991 someone who amuses us.In 1998 it was a precious lump and a large,crusty sandwich in 1980.Back in 1976 it was the prince of darknes.What are we talking about?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I think I've got it (said he being quite pleased with himself!!!)
I think it's Embassy World Snooker Champions with the clues relating to their nicknames.
2005 Shaun Murphy (The Magician)
2001 Ronnie 'Rocket' O'Sullivan
2000 Mark Williams (The Sprog)
1996 Stephen Hendry (The Maestro)
1991 John Parrott (The Entertainer)
1989 Steve Davies (The Nugget)
1980 Cliff Thorburn (The Grinder - admittedly this is the only one I can't match to the clue, perhaps someone else will know?)
1976 Ray Reardon (Dracula)
Trojanfarce. That was a trojan effort and no farce!
For the sake of completeness, I offer the following:
1998 John Higgins is aka the WIZARD of Wishaw! (sorcerer)
1997 Ken Doherty is aka KEN-DO (Martial Art)
1980 Cliff Thorburn is aka the GRINDER (a large crust sandwich which takes much chewing)
What a good Question that was! And a great answer!