Master magician James Phelan is The Dreamer

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James Phelan's artwork for The Dreamer, his latest show
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Master magician James Phelan is coming to Norden Farm just before Christmas to present his all-new show, The Dreamer.

Star of The Greatest Magician and with numerous appearances on BBC television over the past decade, he is a master of his craft.

Among his tricks was a stunt where he correctly predicted lottery numbers, and his new show follows in those footsteps: The Dreamer is a celebration of the impossible becoming possible.

It touches on James’ parents 12-year struggle with IVF plus how he went from card tricks in his bedroom to going toe-to-toe with the biggest names in the business.

READ MORE: Discover Pinocchio at Norden Farm

James Phelan holding a fireball
James Phelan plays with fire during a stunt in his The Dreamer Live show

The aim is to transport audiences to a jaw-dropping world of light-hearted hilarity and wonderment.

The Dreamer is an astonishing, enigmatic, five-star rated spectacle that will leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief.

Described as ‘Joel Dommett meets Derren Brown’, the magician is from Surrey and is the nephew of the much-missed wizard of Wargrave, Paul Daniels.

He grew up learning magic with support and advice from his uncle.

James appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2016 and has been selling out theatres ever since.

He has his own show called Trickster on BBC Radio Berkshire.

James Phelan on a stage with a microphone. He is on the right and is msall. Our view is obscured by a grid in front of the camera
James Phelan will be at Norden Farm in time for Christmas

How to get tickets to James Phelan at Norden Farm

The Dreamer is performed at Norden Farm on Saturday, December 21, from 8pm.

The show is suitable for ages 12 upwards.

Tickets cost £24.50, and are available from the Box Office on 01628 788997 or online at https://norden.farm/events/james-phelan-the-dreamer-live

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