Award-winning magician James Phelan is about to deliver his model new present, The Man Who Was Magic, throughout the UK in 2025 and 2026 after an eagerly anticipated return to the Edinburgh Fringe. Tickets at the moment are out there and on-sale at themanwhowasmagic.com.
This yr’s present is a visually wealthy, roaring-20s-inspired spectacle filled with comedy, surprises and highly effective, sleight-of-hand storytelling (together with a cameo look from none apart from Katie Value). Directed by Matt Peover (Mr. Swallow), Amanda Baker (Jimmy Carr) and Debbie McGee, this present is a spell-binding spectacle with big manufacturing values while sustaining the intimacy along with his viewers that James has turn into distinguished by.
Phelan is understood finest for his showmanship, constructing heat and connection along with his viewers, married with unparalleled jaw-dropping magic and a likeable, relaxed presentation model – incomes him comparisons like “Joel Dommett meets David Blaine” (The Solar) and five-star critiques throughout the board. For the primary time Phelan marries stunning, large-scale phantasm, high-end manufacturing and fantastically woven storytelling with magic and sense-of-occasion you must see to imagine.
He beforehand made headlines on the helm of his groundbreaking BBC radio magic present, when he predicted the Nationwide Lottery outcomes by tweeting the outcomes the day earlier than they had been drawn – resulting in the BBC switchboard jamming with listeners accusing him of rigging it. In 2024, Phelan grew to become the primary magician in historical past to promote out a two-week solo run at The Magic Circle in London.
Offstage, he’s additionally the creator and host of How To Be Well-known – now one of many fastest-growing leisure podcasts within the UK – that includes high-profile friends who set the file straight, together with Katie Value, Melinda Messenger, Gareth Gates, Russell Kane, Neil Fox and Giovanni Pernice.
JAMES PHELAN stated: “The Man Who Was Magic can be a testomony to creating unimaginable goals come true and a celebration of every thing I really like about magic and dwell theatre. I can’t wait”
PREVIOUS PRAISE FOR JAMES PHELAN:
“An unforgettable night we are able to’t cease speaking about.” — The Normal ★★★★★
“Magic is in his bones. Flabbergasted. Surprised.” — Henley Herald ★★★★★
“This isn’t a present for individuals who need to see magic. That is for individuals who need to really feel it.” — World Magic Assessment ★★★★★
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