London’s longest running theatre magic show is heading on tour in 2024, preparing to dazzle and astonish audiences across the country. Hosted by multi-award-winning member of the Magic Circle Oliver Tabor, each West End Magic show will continue to present a mystical line-up of phenomenal acts selected from the most exciting names in magic and variety in the UK. From daring escapes to entrancing illusions and comedy, West End Magic promises captivating performances that will have audiences questioning reality. Check out Oliver’s next show here.

• First of all, introduce yourself to us!

Hello! I’m Oliver Tabor, a magician, conjurer and general dabbler in all things magical. I’m also the producer of the show West End Magic.

• Tell us about West End Magic – currently touring away from its home in London.

The show was originally inspired by the idea of bringing back a regular magic show to the West End of London, harking back to the ‘Golden age’ of magic in the early 1900s, when nearly every theatre housed a different magic show. Our show has been resident at the Leicester Square Theatre for 11 years and we celebrated our first decade by spreading our wings to other theatres around the country. It’s exciting, as each theatre we visit allows us to try different illusions and routines, thereby giving us the freedom to continuously improve the show. 

• Audiences can expect magic, showbiz and illusions – what else can you tell us? 

Yes, they can expect all of the above…and more! There is award-winning magic, including routines transforming bubbles into glass spheres, making a picture come to life, comedy and mayhem from our compere Wayne Trice, who also attempts to escape from his jacket, plus we have a special guest act at each show chosen from some of the UK’s finest magic and variety acts. 

• What magicians have you found most inspiring for you? 

When I was learning magic, I found inspiration from magicians who combined different styles and art forms into their performance such as Jeff McBride, who is well known for mixing magic, mime, martial arts and dance. Lance Burton is another magician I looked up to: he headlined his own magic show in Las Vegas for over 10 years and was the definitive magician sporting a tail coat, top hat and producing a seemingly endless amount of live doves. 

• Are there any tiny sneaky insights you can reveal from the Inner Circle? 

There is a secret room at the Magic Circle headquarters that I can now gain access to: I’ve been part of the Inner Circle for less than 6 months, so haven’t had the opportunity to explore this secret room yet however I’m really looking forward to witnessing the hidden mysteries this room has to offer on my next visit! 

• Are there any venues you’re particularly excited to tour to? 

We’re looking forward to re-visiting venues from last year, such at the Theatre Royal in Winchester and the Palace Theatre in Paignton, plus we can’t wait to discover all the new venues we’ve still yet to visit!