WORLD eightball champion Mick Hill will give a demonstration of his skills at two exhibition evenings this week.

He will appear at the Launceston Workers Club tomorrow night and then at the Country Club Hotel at Longford on Friday.

The Englishman first won the world eightball title in 2004 and in July last year beat reigning world number one Gareth Potts 11-8 for the title.

The game was considered one of the best seen at the world titles due to the quality of play shown by both men.

Hill, 30, has been touring some of Australia's mainland states and agreed to come to Tasmania when approached by Northern eightball officials.

Country Club Hotel licensee Matthew Stringer was one of those responsible for organising his visit.

"His shows each night will go for a couple of hours and will give people a chance to hear how he reached the top as well as see a demonstration of his ability," Stringer said.

"He's won 41 major titles and is considered the most successful rules player in the world."

An eightball cue autographed by Hill will be raffled on each night of the show.

Hill will complete his visit to Tasmania when he takes part in a statewide calcutta at the Launceston Workers Club on Saturday night.

- TERRY MORRIS