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

Best of Fringe Magic’ poster with retro red background, bold ‘Best Magic’ lettering, a bow-tied performer holding a top hat, and the text ‘Hosted by Sam King’.
three musicians on stage performing tricks
Best of Fringe Magic’ poster on a red vintage background, featuring a suited magicians
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Best Of Fringe Magic

Best of Fringe Magic returns with the festival’s standout magicians in one dazzling showcase. Hosted by award-winning magician-comedian Sam King, it’s fast, funny, and utterly impossible to miss.

Lineup of world-class performers, including:

Stuart Lightbody -  South African Magician, Back-to-back overall Best Magic winner at Adelaide Fringe 2024 & 2025!


Baenedict Thiveanathan - An acclaimed magician from Singapore, specializing in both close-up and stage magic.


And more...

Every night, a mystery guest magician joins the stage, ensuring each performance brings something fresh and unexpected. With thrilling illusions and incredible talent, this is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Don’t miss out!

Presented by: Samuel King

Sam King is an award-winning magician and comedian from Adelaide, known for blending clever magic with sharp, playful humour. He’s won Best Magic at Adelaide Fringe twice (2022 & 2024) and was named the One to Watch in 2022.
Magic • Variety
South Australia
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    This is a tight, well produced collaboration that celebrates the creativity and skill of contemporary magic. - Susan Harrington, FIFTY+SA

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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Accessibility

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

Presenter

Presented by: Samuel King

Sam King is an award-winning magician and comedian from Adelaide, known for blending clever magic with sharp, playful humour. He’s won Best Magic at Adelaide Fringe twice (2022 & 2024) and was named the One to Watch in 2022.