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{{short description|English darts player}}
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| hometown = [[Wigan]], [[Greater Manchester]], England
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| since = 1977
| since = 1977
| darts = 21g Target Pure
| darts = 21g Target Pure
| laterality = Right-handed
| laterality = Right-handed
| music = [[Burning Love]] by [[Elvis Presley]]
| music = "[[A Kind of Magic]]" by [[Queen (band)|Queen]]
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| PDC = 1996–2017
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'''Steve Maish''' (born 22 November 1963 in [[Southend]], [[Essex]]) is a former darts player who competed in [[Professional Darts Corporation]] events. He used the nickname '''Mr Magic''' for his matches.
'''Stephen Maish''' (born 22 November 1963) is an English former professional darts player who competed in [[Professional Darts Corporation]] (PDC) events. He used the nickname '''Mr Magic''' for his matches.


==Career==
==Career==


Maish made his televised debut at the 2003 [[UK Open (darts)|UK Open]] beating [[Vic Hubbard]] but lost 5–0 to former World Champion [[Steve Beaton]]. He then played in his first [[PDC World Darts Championship]] in 2004, beating former [[Winmau World Masters|World Masters]] semi-finalist [[Tony Payne]] of the [[United States]] in the first round and then beat four-time World semi-finalist [[Cliff Lazarenko]] in the second round before losing in the third round to [[Wayne Mardle]]. He followed this with victory in the UK Open Scottish Regional and began his 2004 UK Open campaign in the third round, but was drawn against [[Phil Taylor (darts player)|Phil Taylor]] who eventually beat him 8–3.
Maish made his televised debut at the 2003 [[UK Open (darts)|UK Open]] beating [[Vic Hubbard]] but lost 5–0 to former World Champion [[Steve Beaton]]. He then played in his first [[PDC World Darts Championship]] in 2004, beating former [[Winmau World Masters|World Masters]] semi-finalist [[Tony Payne (darts)|Tony Payne]] of the United States in the first round and then beat four-time World semi-finalist [[Cliff Lazarenko]] in the second round before losing in the third round to [[Wayne Mardle]]. He followed this with victory in the UK Open Scottish Regional and began his 2004 UK Open campaign in the third round, but was drawn against [[Phil Taylor (darts player)|Phil Taylor]] who eventually beat him 8–3.


In 2005 he reached the final of the Irish Masters, losing to [[James Wade]]. He lost in the 2005 UK Open to [[Andy Hayfield]] and failed to qualify for the [[Las Vegas Desert Classic]] and [[World Grand Prix (darts)|World Grand Prix]]. He did however play in the [[2006 PDC World Darts Championship]], but lost in the first round to [[Jason Clark (darts player)|Jason Clark]]. He made then made two finals, the first being the UK Open North West Regional losing to [[Alan Tabern]]. The second was the Antwerp Open which he lost to defending champion [[Terry Jenkins]]. He then made the fourth round of the 2006 UK Open, starting in the third round stage with a win over [[Colin Osborne]] and eventually losing to [[Colin Lloyd]].
In 2005, he reached the final of the Irish Masters, losing to [[James Wade]]. He lost in the 2005 UK Open to [[Andy Hayfield]] and failed to qualify for the [[Las Vegas Desert Classic]] and [[World Grand Prix (darts)|World Grand Prix]]. He did however play in the [[2006 PDC World Darts Championship]], but lost in the first round to [[Jason Clark (darts player)|Jason Clark]]. He made then made two finals, the first being the UK Open North West Regional losing to [[Alan Tabern]]. The second was the Antwerp Open which he lost to defending champion [[Terry Jenkins]]. He then made the fourth round of the 2006 UK Open, starting in the third round stage with a win over [[Colin Osborne]] and eventually losing to [[Colin Lloyd]].


Maish then got his own back on 'Jaws' in the 2006 World Matchplay in which Lloyd entered as the defending champion. Maish beat him 10–6 in the first round. He ended up losing in the next round to [[Chris Mason (darts player)|Chris Mason]]. Maish then had a poor run of form leading up the [[2007 PDC World Darts Championship]], and the poor form continued, losing in the first round to [[South Africa]]n [[Wynand Havenga]]. This was followed with a first round exit from the inaugural [[US Open (darts)|US Open]], losing to [[Canada|Canadian]] [[Dan Olson (darts player)|Dan Olson]]. He did however qualify for the Las Vegas Desert Classic for the first time, losing in the first round to defending champion [[John Part]].
Maish then got his own back on 'Jaws' in the 2006 World Matchplay in which Lloyd entered as the defending champion. Maish beat him 10–6 in the first round. He ended up losing in the next round to [[Chris Mason (darts player)|Chris Mason]]. Maish then had a poor run of form leading up the [[2007 PDC World Darts Championship]], and the poor form continued, losing in the first round to South African [[Wynand Havenga]]. This was followed with a first round exit from the inaugural [[US Open (darts)|US Open]], losing to Canadian [[Dan Olson (darts player)|Dan Olson]]. He did however qualify for the Las Vegas Desert Classic for the first time, losing in the first round to defending champion [[John Part]].


Maish qualified for the [[2008 PDC World Darts Championship]], he defeated former World Champion [[Dennis Priestley]] but lost in the second round to [[Tony Eccles]].
Maish qualified for the [[2008 PDC World Darts Championship]], he defeated former World Champion [[Dennis Priestley]] but lost in the second round to [[Tony Eccles]].


Maish suffered a first round exit in the [[2009 PDC World Darts Championship]], losing 3–0 to [[Denis Ovens]].
Maish suffered a first round exit in the [[2009 PDC World Darts Championship]], losing 3–0 to [[Denis Ovens]].
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==VAT fraud trial==
==VAT fraud trial==


On 5 December 2017 Maish was jailed for two years for conspiring to cheat the public revenue. He and his five other conspirators fraudulently claimed £2.4 million in VAT repayments.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shaw|first1=Jamie|title=Steve Maish handed two-year prison sentence for his part in multi-million VAT fraud|url=http://www.darts.tv/category/pdc-darts-news/steve-maish-handed-two-year-jail-sentence-20171212-0001/|website=darts.tv|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref>
On 5 December 2017, Maish was jailed for two years for conspiring to cheat the public revenue. He and his five other conspirators fraudulently claimed £2.4 million in VAT repayments.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shaw|first1=Jamie|title=Steve Maish handed two-year prison sentence for his part in multi-million VAT fraud|url=http://www.darts.tv/category/pdc-darts-news/steve-maish-handed-two-year-jail-sentence-20171212-0001/|website=darts.tv|accessdate=12 December 2017}}</ref>
==World Championship Results==
==World Championship results==


===PDC===
===PDC===


*2004: 3rd Round (lost to [[Wayne Mardle]] 2-4)
*2004: 3rd Round (lost to [[Wayne Mardle]] 2–4)
*2006: 1st Round (lost to [[Jason Clark (darts player)|Jason Clark]] 2-3)
*2006: 1st Round (lost to [[Jason Clark (darts player)|Jason Clark]] 2–3)
*2007: 1st Round (lost to [[Wynand Havenga]] 2-3)
*2007: 1st Round (lost to [[Wynand Havenga]] 2–3)
*2008: 2nd Round (lost to [[Tony Eccles]] 3-4)
*2008: 2nd Round (lost to [[Tony Eccles]] 3–4)
*2009: 1st Round (lost to [[Denis Ovens]] 0-3)
*2009: 1st Round (lost to [[Denis Ovens]] 0–3)
*2010: 1st Round (lost to [[Co Stompé]] 1-3)
*2010: 1st Round (lost to [[Co Stompé]] 1–3)
*2011: 1st Round (lost to [[Mark Webster (darts player)|Mark Webster]] 0-3)
*2011: 1st Round (lost to [[Mark Webster (darts player)|Mark Webster]] 0–3)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.stevemaish.com Official Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080607025531/http://www.stevemaish.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.DartsDatabase.co.uk/PlayerDetails.aspx?playerKey=35 Profile and stats on Darts Database]
* [http://www.DartsDatabase.co.uk/PlayerDetails.aspx?playerKey=35 Profile and stats on Darts Database]


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[[Category:PDC ranking title winners]]

Latest revision as of 23:06, 3 January 2024

Steve Maish
Personal information
Full nameStephen Maish
Nickname"Mr Magic"
Born (1963-11-22) 22 November 1963 (age 60)
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England
Home townWigan, Greater Manchester, England
Darts information
Playing darts since1977
Darts21g Target Pure
LateralityRight-handed
Walk-on music"A Kind of Magic" by Queen
Organisation (see split in darts)
PDC1996–2017
PDC premier events – best performances
World Ch'shipLast 32: 2004, 2008
World MatchplayLast 16: 2006
UK OpenLast 32: 2006
Grand SlamGroup stages 2009
Desert ClassicLast 32: 2007, 2008
US Open/WSoDLast 16: 2009
PC FinalsLast 32: 2009
Other tournament wins
Grand Slam Wild Card Qualifier 2009
Sheppey Darts Classic 2008
UK Open Scottish Regional Final 2004
Updated on 17 February 2008.

Stephen Maish (born 22 November 1963) is an English former professional darts player who competed in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. He used the nickname Mr Magic for his matches.

Career[edit]

Maish made his televised debut at the 2003 UK Open beating Vic Hubbard but lost 5–0 to former World Champion Steve Beaton. He then played in his first PDC World Darts Championship in 2004, beating former World Masters semi-finalist Tony Payne of the United States in the first round and then beat four-time World semi-finalist Cliff Lazarenko in the second round before losing in the third round to Wayne Mardle. He followed this with victory in the UK Open Scottish Regional and began his 2004 UK Open campaign in the third round, but was drawn against Phil Taylor who eventually beat him 8–3.

In 2005, he reached the final of the Irish Masters, losing to James Wade. He lost in the 2005 UK Open to Andy Hayfield and failed to qualify for the Las Vegas Desert Classic and World Grand Prix. He did however play in the 2006 PDC World Darts Championship, but lost in the first round to Jason Clark. He made then made two finals, the first being the UK Open North West Regional losing to Alan Tabern. The second was the Antwerp Open which he lost to defending champion Terry Jenkins. He then made the fourth round of the 2006 UK Open, starting in the third round stage with a win over Colin Osborne and eventually losing to Colin Lloyd.

Maish then got his own back on 'Jaws' in the 2006 World Matchplay in which Lloyd entered as the defending champion. Maish beat him 10–6 in the first round. He ended up losing in the next round to Chris Mason. Maish then had a poor run of form leading up the 2007 PDC World Darts Championship, and the poor form continued, losing in the first round to South African Wynand Havenga. This was followed with a first round exit from the inaugural US Open, losing to Canadian Dan Olson. He did however qualify for the Las Vegas Desert Classic for the first time, losing in the first round to defending champion John Part.

Maish qualified for the 2008 PDC World Darts Championship, he defeated former World Champion Dennis Priestley but lost in the second round to Tony Eccles.

Maish suffered a first round exit in the 2009 PDC World Darts Championship, losing 3–0 to Denis Ovens.

VAT fraud trial[edit]

On 5 December 2017, Maish was jailed for two years for conspiring to cheat the public revenue. He and his five other conspirators fraudulently claimed £2.4 million in VAT repayments.[1]

World Championship results[edit]

PDC[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Shaw, Jamie. "Steve Maish handed two-year prison sentence for his part in multi-million VAT fraud". darts.tv. Retrieved 12 December 2017.

External links[edit]

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