Josh Staley: Deception by Design

Comedian, magician, & showman Josh Staley returns after his recent success at the "Magic Olympics”, award-winning, sell-out shows across the world & being crowned 'Australian champion of magic’.

Deception by Design is a high-energy fusion of world-class sleight of hand, razor-sharp wit, and spontaneous comedy. Every moment is interactive, unpredictable, and unforgettable — where comedy meets conjuring.

In an ambitious creative experiment, Josh pulls back the curtain on the architecture of impossibility. Each night, he will attempt to build a brand-new magic trick live on stage, guided entirely by audience input. Every show is a unique, spontaneous journey where you don’t just watch the magic—you help design it.

From mind-bending illusions to hilarious audience encounters, this is magic reimagined for the modern stage - clever, chaotic, and full of wonder.

"We saw Penn & Teller last year in Las Vegas. Josh was better! See him before he's headlining Vegas" Fringe Feed

"Josh Staley is undoubtedly one of Australia's best magicians" - Theatre Matters

"Staley isn't just performing magic, he's redefining it" - Glam Adelaide 

Don't blink. Don't miss it.