James Phelan BBC Trickster: Live host, magician
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James Phelan

BBC Trickster: Live host, magician

James Phelan is a performing magician specializing in close-up magic and mentalism and stage illusion. A true touring headliner, James Phelan brings stagecraft and high-caliber deception directly to audiences across the country, consistently headlining leading venues nationwide.

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Close-Up Magic, Mentalism, Stage Illusion and Stage Magic · appearing at 6 venues · 18 dates between Dec 2 and Jul 1.

Career overview

James Phelan at a glance

James Phelan is a close-up magician and mentalist. James Phelan headlines a residency at KOMEDIA, Brighton.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Mentalism, Stage Illusion
Next public show
Dec 2, 2026
Public dates
18
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Oct 27, 2026
The performer

About James Phelan

18
Upcoming dates
4
Signature disciplines
Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 40 individually dated public performances across 8 venues in 2 cities from 2026 to 2027.

40 Performances
8 Venues
2 Cities

Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.

Archive Methodology & Provenance: FindMagic’s performance archive is compiled from confirmed box office inventories, venue calendars, and historic festival programs. It documents verified public appearances and is not intended to represent an exhaustive lifetime career log.
Where to find James

Venues

Redgrave Theatre, Bristol

· next on Jun 27

The Exchange

London, England · next on Mar 25

KOMEDIA, Brighton

· resident

The Clapham Grand

London, England · next on Dec 31

Old Woollen

· next on Dec 9

Thornden Hall Theatre

· next on Dec 2

The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Close-Up Magic

Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.

Mentalism

Mind reading, psychological predictions, and telepathy.

Stage Illusion

Grand theatrical illusion crafted for proscenium stages.

Stage Magic

Full-scale stage presentation crafted for seated audiences.

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Next Up
The Man Who Was Magic — Wed DEC 02 · 7:30 PM · Thornden Hall Theatre
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Where to see James

Upcoming Shows

At The Clapham Grand, London. Tuesday 28 July 2026; doors 19:00, performance approximately 19:30; event listed 19:00–22:00. Age guidance: 12+; under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Thornden Hall Theatre

next on Dec 2

Old Woollen

next on Dec 9

The Clapham Grand

London, England next on Dec 31

KOMEDIA, Brighton

resident

The Exchange

London, England next on Mar 25

Redgrave Theatre, Bristol

next on Jun 27
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