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'British magic at its finest. Utterly magnificent' (LondonTheatre.co.uk). Unmissable magician James Phelan, infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after predicting the lottery, presents this dazzling, five-star rated magic show that guarantees to leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief. Direct from a sold-out run in London's West End, and the first magician in history to sell out a two week solo run at The Magic Circle, it'll be easy to see why the Standard call this 'An unforgettable evening we can't stop talking about'. 'The perfect night of wonder' (HELLO! Magazine).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. James Phelan: Showman is by Showman Live with Reserve by Warner, listed under Cabaret and Variety in the Fringe programme. It plays at Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows, Middle Meadow Walk, EH9 9EX, 8 August to 29 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 8+. Tickets from £15. Content warnings: Strobe lighting and Audience participation.