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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Grown up wizard in front of castle under moon.
Barry Potter floating a feather
Barry and an audience volunteer surrounded by audience performing a spell.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Barry Potter and the Magic of Wizardry

From Tim Motley, winner of 21 Fringe Festival awards & creator of Prohibition… 

Magic Award: Adelaide Fringe 2025, 2023, 2021, 2019 

★★★★ “Seriously impressive” -The List (UK) 
★★★★ “Fun and surprise-filled” -Kiddo Mag 
★★★★ “Charms your red and gold socks off” -Winnipeg Free Press (CA) 

Experience the wonder of world-class wizardry in a realm of messenger owls, robed wizards, and flying broomsticks! Witness feats of sorcery in person, as a grown-up wizard delves into an untold story… with jokes! 

“A delight from start to finish” -A View From the Box (CA) 

“A master of his craft… mind-blowing” -Australian Arts Review 

“Brought the wonder of wizardry to life” -Theatre Haus 

“Impressive, head-scratching magic!” -Sesa Arts (CA) 

“A natural comedian and illusionist" -Yahoo Entertainment (USA)

Presented by: Motley & Mac

Tim Motley has been performing professionally for 22 years in 53 countries as a comedian, mentalist, magician, actor, radio show host, improvisor, and variety performer. Barry Potter is his first family friendly show character. He is best known to Festival patrons for combining comedy and magic with the film noir detective genre in such adult shows as Mad Magic and Dirk Darrow: NCSSI. Tim has created and toured internationally 11 solo shows and 3 cast shows to date. Originally from Philadelphia, he is now an Australian citizen living in Adelaide. ★★★★★ “Will leave you speechless” -Theatre Matters ★★★★★ “Will leave you in awe” -Glam Adelaide ★★★★★ "Hilarious" -All Over Adelaide
Magic • Family
South Australia
 
Previous Award Winner
Reviews
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    A well-constructed hour of playful magic featuring some impressive tricks, all neatly wrapped up with a startling finale - Murray Robertson, The List

  • One of the standout performances at this year’s Adelaide Fringe was 'Barry Potter and the Magic of Wizardry'... truly a sight to behold - Trent Sellars, Theatre Haus

  • Motley is a master of his craft and fully adept in the art of illusion. - Rohan Shearn, Australian Arts Review

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    A fun and surprise-filled detour into the mystical world of magic and mentalism. - Kate Dyer, Kiddo Mag

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Accessibility

 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage

Presenter

Presented by: Motley & Mac

Tim Motley has been performing professionally for 22 years in 53 countries as a comedian, mentalist, magician, actor, radio show host, improvisor, and variety performer. Barry Potter is his first family friendly show character. He is best known to Festival patrons for combining comedy and magic with the film noir detective genre in such adult shows as Mad Magic and Dirk Darrow: NCSSI. Tim has created and toured internationally 11 solo shows and 3 cast shows to date. Originally from Philadelphia, he is now an Australian citizen living in Adelaide. ★★★★★ “Will leave you speechless” -Theatre Matters ★★★★★ “Will leave you in awe” -Glam Adelaide ★★★★★ "Hilarious" -All Over Adelaide