Magician dressed in black shows the palms of his hands

Magician stands on a chair and accepts a standing ovation from the audience.

Magician in colourful room stands in front of an applauding audience with his arms outstretched

Stuart Lightbody's Magical Hands and Magical Feats

Aren’t hands strange and wonderful things, and who could be opposed to opposable thumbs? Stuart Lightbody, the winner of the “Best Magic Award” at Adelaide Fringe 2024, explores how hands evolved to master manipulation. Lightbody’s delightfully dexterous digits guarantee wonders that are impossible to grasp and feats worthy of a standing ovation.

From the winner of the Spirit of the Fringe Ovation Award (NAFest 2019), the Theatre Award (FRINGE WORLD Festival, 2018), and the Creative Award (Prague Fringe Festival, 2014).

"His skill is mindblowing" - Cape Argus

"A master of misdirection" - Cape Times

“an awestruck sense that what you have seen has to be magic” - Adelaide Advertiser

"A flow and tumble of Marvels" - The Times, "Lightbody elevates this art to new levels" - Cape Argus.

Presented by: Stuart Lightbody

Stuart Lightbody has spent over 27 years studying and sharing the art of magic.

Stuart tours his theatre shows across 3 continents. As a South African Magic Champion, Stuart has represented his country at the World Magic Championships in Sweden and at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas.

He has also won numerous local and international awards, including two "Silver Ovation Awards" and a "Spirit of the Fringe Award" at the South African National Arts Festival, the overall “Best Magic Award" at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, the "Creative Award" at the Prague Fringe Festival and the "Theatre Award" at the FRINGEWORLD Festival.

He spends his life pondering, practicing and performing moments that are beautifully impossible.

Sessions

Duration: 60 min

Fri 28 Feb: 8:30pm

Sat 01 Mar: 6:00pm

Sun 02 Mar: 12:45pm

Tue 04 Mar - Fri 07 Mar: 8:30pm

Sat 08 Mar: 3:00pm

Sun 09 Mar: 12:45pm

Tue 11 Mar - Fri 14 Mar: 8:30pm

Sun 16 Mar: 12:45pm

Ticket Prices

Full price: $30.00

Concession: $26.00 to $27.00

Midweek Treat: $25.00

BankSA Cardholder: $22.50

Family: $96.00

Companion Card: $0.00

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (Excluding donation only transactions, certain promotions and transactions consisting of only free-ticketed shows). Fees explained.

1 Venue

Adelaide Magic Theatre at The Lost Dice

111 King William St, Adelaide, Kaurna

Entrance on King William Street

: The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
: Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian

Detailed venue info and space accessibility

Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: PG

Target Audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17) | 18+

Accessibility

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