THE MAN WHO WAS MAGIC
THE YEAR'S MOST EXCITING
NEW MAGIC SHOW
★★★★★
Dare to believe in magic as the UK's #1 magic show* returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2025.
You're invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible.
Following sold-out shows around the world - this five star magic show guarantees to leave you aching with laughter & dizzy in disbelief.
Presented by James Phelan, the first magician in history to sell out a solo-run at The Magic Circle - and most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery.
Don't miss what The Standard calls
"An unforgettable evening we can't stop talking about".
All new material for 2025.
Tickets limited and will sell out quickly.
*based on total number of shows and estimated numbers.
"Breathtaking.
This is a magic show, the likes of which we haven't seen in a generation"
CULTURE TRENDS
"JOEL DOMMETT MEETS DERREN BROWN"
THE SUN
PRESS REVIEWS
THE REVIEWS ARE IN... AND IT'S A HIT
★★★★★
'This isn't a show for people who want to see magic on stage.
This is for people who want to feel it'.
WORLD MAGIC REVIEW
★★★★★
'One of the most endearing factors is seeing amazed faces young and old. This show has many moments like that'.
BBC SOUNDS
★★★★★
'Magic is in his bones.
Disbelief, flabbergasted, stunned'.
HENLEY HERALD
★★★★
'Barely skips a beat. One to watch in the world of magic.
A testament to the impossible becoming possible'.
THE LIST
★★★★★
'I now believe in magic. Looking back it literally seems impossible'.
EDINBURGH LIVE
'A polished showman and raconteur. An unforgettable evening that we can’t stop talking about'.
THE STANDARD
★★★★★
'A joy to watch. Heartwarming. Astonishing, and the most uplifted we've felt since the start of the pandemic'.
WHAT THE REDHEAD SAID
as seen on
(SHOW GUIDANCE 12+)
STAR OF MIRACLES & THE GREATEST MAGICIAN
JAMES PHELAN
Filled with mind-boggling magic, completely unprecedented elsewhere -
'Leaves in seasoned-magic goers flabbergasted'.
(Voice Magazine)
'Barely skips a beat. One to watch in the world of magic'.
(The List)
'A polished showman and raconteur'.
(The Standard)
James is the BBC's most broadcast magician of the last decade - and host of their award-winning Trickster Live.
And now, James Phelan introduces you to The Man Who Was Magic.
AUDIENCE REVIEWS
UPCOMING SHOWS
↓ BOOK TICKETS HERE ↓
WEST END
(ALSO AVAILABLE FROM LW THEATRES)
BRIGHTON
MON 8TH DEC 2025
TUE 9TH DEC 2025
SUN 4TH JAN 2026 (JUST ADDED)
MON 5TH JAN 2026 (JUST ADDED)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everyone is welcome at the show - the show is clean, funny, engaging.
Officially we put a 'recommended for 12+' on the listing - that's because sometimes the mind-reading aspects get lost on little ones.
Some venues have licensing restrictions so if you want to clarify, drop me an email or a DM.
Typically the show is 65mins in the first half and 55mins in the second half - with a 20min interval.
This changes slightly every night but the show will rarely end later than 10:15pm.
Tickets will arrive via email - usually the week before the show (this is when we hand bookers' names to the theatre).
If there's any problems at all, if you go the box office on the night, the venue will be able to print your tickets and make sure you get to your seat smoothly.
We cater for everyone in any way we can - given the varying designs of theatres, it's best to contact the venue directly. They'll make sure you're catered for an any requirements are met.
A lot of venues offer carer seats free of charge.
This varies on venue - usually seats are allocated as the best seat available.
If you have any particular desire, this won't be a problem - respond to your booking confirmation email with your seating request and we'll accommodate you.
Yes most venues offer VIP ticketing with a meet / greet.
The meet / greet includes a close up magic show separate to the main show on the night, the best seating available, and signed (exclusive) merchandise.
The best way to get in touch is via Instagram - drop us a message at @phelanmagician and we'll chat to you personally right away.
There is also a chat box on this page where we can answer any questions and our support team can be reaches on supportteam@showmangroup.com