James Phelan - The Man Who Was Magic

A magic show by James Phelan, presented at The Old Woollen in Leeds as a Christmas special. It is a stand-up and comedy performance built around illusions and audience reactions.

The production is a new magic show returning to The Old Woollen after an earlier sold-out run there. Its stated premise is that secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible over the course of the evening, with the performer aiming to combine laughter with feats of magic.

James Phelan is described as an award-winning magician who sold out a solo run at The Magic Circle, and the show is presented as a production that has toured internationally over several years. Reviews quoted in the material describe amazed reactions from audiences of all ages.

The Old Woollen is a venue at 83-85 Town Street in Farsley, Leeds, which mainly hosts pop, rock and indie concerts, along with some theatre and days out and activities.