Josh Staley
Deception by Design
Comedian, magician and showman Josh Staley returns after award-winning, sell-out shows across the world and being crowned 'Australian Champion of Magic'.
Deception by Design is a high-energy fusion of world-class sleight of hand, razor-sharp wit and spontaneous comedy. Every moment is interactive, unpredictable and unforgettable – where comedy meets conjuring.
From mind-bending illusions to hilarious audience encounters, this is magic reimagined for the modern stage – clever, chaotic and full of wonder.
'We saw Penn & Teller last year in Las Vegas. Josh was better! See him before he's headlining Vegas.' Fringe Feed
'Josh Staley is undoubtedly one of Australia's best magicians.' Theatre Matters
'Staley isn't just performing magic, he's redefining it.' Glam Adelaide
Please note, the following performances will be filmed: Sat 28 Mar, Sun 29 Mar, Thu 02 Apr, Fri 03 Apr, Fri 03 Apr, Sat 04 Apr, Sat 04 Apr, Sun 05 Apr, Mon 06 Apr, Tue 07 Apr, Wed 08 Apr, Sat 11 Apr, Sat 11 Apr, Sun 12 Apr, Sun 12 Apr, Mon 13 Apr, Tue 14 Apr, Wed 15 Apr, Fri 17 Apr, Sat 18 Apr, Sat 18 Apr, Sun 19 Apr
Suitable for audiences 10+
Audience participation
Comedian, magician and showman Josh Staley returns after award-winning, sell-out shows across the world and being crowned 'Australian Champion of Magic'.
Deception by Design is a high-energy fusion of world-class sleight of hand, razor-sharp wit and spontaneous comedy. Every moment is interactive, unpredictable and unforgettable – where comedy meets conjuring.
From mind-bending illusions to hilarious audience encounters, this is magic reimagined for the modern stage – clever, chaotic and full of wonder.
'We saw Penn & Teller last year in Las Vegas. Josh was better! See him before he's headlining Vegas.' Fringe Feed
'Josh Staley is undoubtedly one of Australia's best magicians.' Theatre Matters
'Staley isn't just performing magic, he's redefining it.' Glam Adelaide
Please note, the following performances will be filmed: Sat 28 Mar, Sun 29 Mar, Thu 02 Apr, Fri 03 Apr, Fri 03 Apr, Sat 04 Apr, Sat 04 Apr, Sun 05 Apr, Mon 06 Apr, Tue 07 Apr, Wed 08 Apr, Sat 11 Apr, Sat 11 Apr, Sun 12 Apr, Sun 12 Apr, Mon 13 Apr, Tue 14 Apr, Wed 15 Apr, Fri 17 Apr, Sat 18 Apr, Sat 18 Apr, Sun 19 Apr
Suitable for audiences 10+
Audience participation
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