IT'S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC

THE DREAMER - LIVE


THE GROUNDBREAKING NEW
SMASH-HIT MAGIC SHOW

★★★★★

This astonishing, enigmatic, five star rated magic show will leave you aching with laughter & dizzy in disbelief.

Presented by James Phelan, the award-winning magician most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery.  

From making audience members forget their own name, to making live snow fill the auditorium - this jaw-dropping show is unlike anything you've seen before.

Don't miss what The Standard calls
"An unforgettable evening we can't stop talking about".

It's time to believe in magic... dreams come true.

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PRESS REVIEWS

★★★★★

'A magic show, the likes of which we haven't seen in a generation'.

CULTURE TRENDS

★★★★★

'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
'A polished showman and raconteur. An unforgettable evening that we can’t stop talking about'.

THE STANDARD

★★★★★

'One of the most endearing factors is seeing amazed faces young and old. This show has many moments like that'.

BBC SOUNDS
'A cross between Joel Dommett and David Blaine
Fun, captivating, shocking'.

THE SUN

★★★★★

'Magic is in his bones.
Disbelief, flabbergasted, stunned...
Quick thinking humour rolls off his tongue'.

HENLEY HERALD

★★★★★

'I now believe in magic.
Thinking back, it literally seems impossible'.

EDINBURGH LIVE

★★★★★

'A great show with huge laughs and stunning tricks'.

VOICE MAGAZINE

★★★★★

'Effortless. Inexplicable.
An enchanting display of heartwarming and touching magic'.

CURLYSUE

★★★★

'Barely skips a beat. One to watch in the world of magic. A spokesman for making the impossible possible'.

THE LIST

★★★★

'Impressive to watch and more-so to look back on'.

QUINTESSENTIAL REVIEW

★★★★

'This magic show is different.
It's personal. Inspiring. Delightful. Bringing gasps from the audience'.

SCOTTISH FIELD

★★★★

'What a joy this is.
Beautiful, meaningful, and really touched my heart'.

Bookmarks and Stages

★★★★★

'Leaves even the most seasoned
magic go-ers flabbergasted'.

FRINGE REVIEW
'Refreshingly honest...
A real cheeky charm'.

RADIO TIMES

★★★★★

'A joy to watch. Heartwarming. Astonishing, and the most uplifted we've felt.

WHAT THE REDHEAD SAID
(SHOW GUIDANCE 12+)

JAMES PHELAN STARS AS

THE DREAMER

A celebration of the impossible becoming possible.

'One to watch in the world of magic'.
(The List)

'A polished showman and raconteur'.
(The Standard)

Presented by the BBC's most broadcast magician of the last decade - and host of their award-winning Trickster Live.

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FROM THE STAR OF BBC SOUNDS, PRIME VIDEO AND

THE GREATEST MAGICIAN


Between 2021 and 2024 James Phelan toured the unprecedented success The Greatest Magician - selling out 312 theatres with five star reviews across the board.

Now, with an all new unmissable magic show, he invites you as he returns to the stage with his biggest, most amazing, most personal show to date.

Touching on his parents 12 year struggle with IVF, and how he went from card tricks in his bedroom to going toe-to-toe with the biggest names in the business - he'll transport you to a jaw-dropping world of light-hearted hilarity and wonderment.

Reminding us that all our dreams can come true should you have the courage to pursue them.

James Phelan has been selling out theatres since 2016, originally gaining notoriety through his groundbreaking BBC Sounds' show Trickster: Live and a special for Amazon Prime Video.

Debuting at the world famous Magic Circle before heading back on the road - this show is not to be missed.

You'll be left amazed and uplifted.
@phelanmagician
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LONDON • WEST END

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EXCLUSIVE LIMITED RUN
DECEMBER 2024 TO MARCH 2025
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BABBACOMBE

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2024
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FELIXSTOWE

SUN 3RD NOV 2024
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SUNDIAL THEATRE

CIRENCESTER

SAT 9TH NOV 2024
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ESHER THEATRE

ESHER, SURREY

THU 18TH - FRI 19TH JULY 2024 [SOLD OUT]
WED 13TH - FRI 15TH NOVEMBER 2024 [FINAL SEATS JUST ADDED]
TUE 25TH - THU 27TH FEBRUARY 2025
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THE CLAPHAM GRAND

CLAPHAM

TUE 26TH NOV 2024
TUE 1ST APR 2025
WED 2ND APR 2025
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TOWN HALL

SUTTON COLDFIELD

THU 28TH NOV 2024
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PHOENIX THEATRE

EXETER

TUE 14TH JAN 2025
WED 15TH JAN 2025
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TACCHI MORRIS

TAUNTON

SAT 30TH NOV 2024
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THORNDEN HALL THEATRE

SOUTHAMPTON (CHANDLERS FORD)

WED 4TH DEC 2024 [SOLD OUT]
THU 5TH DEC 2024 [SOLD OUT]
WED 22ND JAN 2025 [JUST ADDED]
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THE MILL THEATRE

BANBURY

FRI 6TH DEC 2024
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HANGER FARM

SOUTHAMPTON (TOTTON)

TUE 24TH DEC 2024
2PM CHRISTMAS EVE MATINEE
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ELGIVA THEATRE

CHESHAM

SUN 26TH JAN 2025
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KOMEDIA

BRIGHTON

TUE 7TH JAN 2025
WED 8TH JAN 2025
THU 9TH JAN 2025

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EPSOM

THU 16TH JAN 2025
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SALISBURY ARTS CENTRE

SALISBURY

SAT 25TH JAN 2025
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BRIERLY HILL CIVIC HALL

DUDLEY

FRI 10TH JAN 2025
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THE HAZLITT THEATRE

MAIDSTONE

THU 30TH JAN 2025
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TIVOLI THEATRE

WIMBORNE

SUN 2ND FEB 2025
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CASTLE THEATRE

WELLINGBOROUGH

WED 5TH FEB 2025
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PLAZA THEATRE

STOCKPORT

FRI 7TH FEB 2025 [SOLD OUT]
MON 10TH FEB 2025 [JUST ADDED]
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NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE

WIMBLEDON

WED 12TH FEB 2025
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CAMBERLEY THEATRE

CAMBERLEY

FRI 14TH FEB 2025
VALENTINES DAY
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CORNERSTONE THEATRE

DIDCOT

SAT 15TH FEB 2025
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THE BEDFORD CLUBROOM

BALHAM

MON 17TH - THU 20TH FEB 2025
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YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE

GUILDFORD

FRI 21ST FEB 2025
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GLUSBURN INSTITUTE

KEIGHLEY

SAT 1ST MAR 2025
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OLD WOOLLEN

PUDSEY

THU 20TH MAR 2025
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THEATRE ROYAL

BURY ST EDMUNDS

THU 3RD APR 2025
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PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM

YARM

FRI 4TH APR 2025
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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