Quick Facts
Biography
Champions Of Magic is a touring illusion show featuring a cast of five British magicians, each specialising in a different type of magic from mind reading & close-up to stage filling grand illusions.
History
Champions Of Magic opened in the UK in October 2013 at Reading Hexagon Theatre and has since completed 5 UK tours and a run in London's West End. In Autumn 2017 the show visits North America for the first time. To date the show has been seen by over 250,000 people and received positive reviews.
Cast
The show regularly features illusionists Young & Strange, close-up magician Fay Presto, acclaimed mind reader Alex McAleer and International Stage Magician Of The Year Edward Hilsum.
They have a number of onstage assistants alongside an aerialist.
Performance
The production features mostly original magic that was created or devised by the performers and production designers. The show is known for its production including a large lighting rig and pyrotechnic effects.
Television appearances
The cast of the show have appeared on television multiple times including:
| Programme | Channel | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| The Next Great Magician | ITV | Young & Strange |
| Caught On Camera with Nick Cannon | NBC | Young & Strange |
| Quest For Magic | CNN | Fay Presto |
| Today Tonight | Channel 7 (Australia) | Alex McAleer |
| Good Morning Britain | ITV | Alex McAleer |
| Penn & Teller: Fool Us Season 1 | ITV | Young & Strange |
| Penn & Teller: Fool Us Season 4 | The CW (USA) | Young & Strange |
| Link Segment | Disney Channel | Richard Young |
Charity
As part of their 2016 tour the production held a performance exclusively for children from UK charity Rays Of Sunshine at the Mermaid Theatre in London.
When touring they also support Tickets For Troops who provide free tickets to members of the armed forces and their families.