James Phelan: The Man Who Was Magic
Tickets £25 / £23 concessions. 7.30pm, starts 8pm. ★★★★★ ‘Magic is in his bones. Disbelief. Flabbergasted. Stunned’ (Henley Herald) ‘Joel Dommett meets David Blaine’ (The Sun) Dare to believe in magic as the UK's #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2026. You're invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible. ‘Barely skips a beat. One to watch in the world of magic’ (The List) Following an unprecedented 5 years of sold-out shows around the world – this five star magic show guarantees to leave you aching with laughter & dizzy in disbelief. Presented by world-renowned award winning magician 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". ★★★★★ ‘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)
Venue: Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF.
Event type: MAGIC.
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