John Archer LIVE (Penguin LIVE)

This comedic magician showcases his most impactful effects and reliable techniques at Penguin LIVE!

“His reputation in the magic world is among the very best. Hysterically funny, I’d recommend him unreservedly.” – Derren Brown, TV Magician and Psychological Illusionist

“You could put John Archer anywhere and he would kill an audience.” – Penn Jillette, Penn & Teller

“John Archer will blow your mind. He is the funniest man I know. Seeing him perform is guaranteed to be one of the best experiences of your life!” – Dynamo, Magician Impossible

“Powerful and incredibly entertaining. 5 Stars.” – Edinburgh News

“Strong magic and great comedy seldom come in the same package. If Eric Morecambe – with an added touch of Les Dawson – had been born a magician, he would have been John Archer.” – John Fisher, Former Head of Entertainment – Thames Television

“John Archer is so funny that it takes you a while to realize that he’s also an outstandingly original and innovative magician. He is the outstanding magical entertainer of his generation.” – Geoffrey Durham, Magician and TV Personality

“John Archer is charming, disarming, and easy to like.” – The Scotsman, Edinburgh Festival

“John Archer is the exception to the myriad of foul-mouthed, offensive contemporaries. Eschewing political satire and sexist smut, he makes his mark with more traditional throwaway gags, a smidgen of music, and teasingly inventive magic tricks.” – The List, Edinburgh Festival

What Will He Teach?

Blindfold Picture Routine: A comedic blindfold act featuring the revelation of three pictures.

Pushing the Envelope: A clever billet routine using just one billet and one envelope.

Blank Night: John’s clean Bank Night routine that successfully fooled Penn & Teller.

John’s Tossed Out Deck Routine: A humorous routine featuring a versatile move applicable to other effects.

Laura Buxton Coincidence: A charming coincidence effect with an engaging story.

Komedy Killer: John’s comedic interpretation of Kenton Knepper’s brilliant effect.

John will also share insights on comedy scripting and writing techniques.

Who Is He?

John Archer, a former winner of ‘The Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year,’ has spent 28 years captivating audiences worldwide, including regular performances for British troops overseas. Many consider him the top Comedy Magician in the UK.

In February 2000, he was named ‘British Magical Champion of Comedy’ at The British Magical Championships. In November 2002, he was promoted to ‘Member of the Inner Magic Circle – with gold star’ at ‘The Magic Circle Awards Banquet’ and received ‘The Carlton Comedy Award’ for his exceptional blend of comedy and magic. In 2008, he won The Magic Circle Stage Magician of The Year.

In 2011, John appeared on ITV’s ‘Penn & Teller – Fool Us,’ hosted by Jonathan Ross, becoming the first magician to fool Penn & Teller and winning a trip to perform with them at The Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. In 2013, he starred in and wrote for the BAFTA-winning show ‘Help My Supply Teacher is Still Magic’ on CBBC. His TV credits include: Help My School Trip is Magic (writer and performer) – CBBC, Help My Supply Teacher is Still Magic BAFTA (writer and performer) – CBBC, Help My Supply Teacher is Magic 1 (writer and performer) – CBBC, and Insecurity – Comedy sitcom pilot with Paul Tonkinson.

John has performed globally, with appearances in countries such as France, Spain, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, the USA, Curacao, Venezuela, South Africa, Japan, Kosovo, Oman, the Philippines, Cyprus, Malaysia, Afghanistan, Malta, the Falklands, and the Seychelles.