He appeared on television, cruised the world in cabaret on luxury liners, and entertained on four occasions at Buckingham Palace.

Shaxon continued to perform a number of Harbin's illusions, including the "Blades of Opah II".

Shaxon's signature effects included The Hydrostatic Glass, Confabulation, Thumb Tie, Aerial Fishing and the Human Gasometer.

[citation needed] Shaxon appeared as a guest performer in Series 9 of The Paul Daniels Magic Show, airing in 1988.

After he died, a draft manuscript for a third book was discovered, which was completed by Scott Penrose, President of The Magic Circle, and Steve Short.