Reviewed by: What's on in Adelaide
Review by Adrian Hill | 02 March 2025

Stuart Lightbody's Magical Hands and Magical Feats
28 Feb - 16 March at Adelaide Magic Theatre at the Lost Dice

What a fantastic night of magic! The intimate setting of the Adelaide Magic Theatre was the perfect backdrop for Stuart Lightbody’s lightning-fast hands and charming wit. The show featured a mix of tricks, with lots of mind-blowing card magic up close—I'm talking centimeters away. (A little confession: I dabble in super amateur card magic myself, and even I couldn’t figure out how he did it!)

I really appreciate the years of practice that must go into perfecting such seamless, entertaining illusions. My mind was left completely baffled. Stuart’s a brilliant magician and entertainer, no doubt about it. I’ve seen a lot of magic shows, but this is easily the most talented magician I’ve witnessed.

The audience certainly tested him, but he sailed through with ease, leaving everyone mesmerized. Stuart is not only incredibly talented but also incredibly funny and a consummate professional. He’s won numerous awards and has entertained audiences around the world—and we are so lucky to have him back in Adelaide!

This is a must-see show for this Fringe season. You won’t want to miss it!