Legerdemain
Arc Space,
Nottingham
WEDNESDAYS
8PM (Doors 7.00PM)
The word 'legerdemain' is derived from a 15th Century French phrase ‘leger de main’ which literally translates as 'light of hand'. It became a replacement for the expression 'sleight of hand' and was used to describe feats of skill, dexterity, or an ability to hide the truth.
Inspired by the parlour entertainments of the 19th century, and British Fringe Festival shows, Legerdemain is a new pop up venue for the performance of magic, hidden within Nottingham’s Lace Market. Experience rare and intimate evenings of sleight of hand, visual illusion, and theatrical storytelling, with a range of solo shows and performers each month.
UPCOMING SHOWS
‘LEGERDEMAIN’
SEPTEMBER 24th / OCTOBER 29th / NOVEMBER 26th / DECEMBER 10th
8PM (Doors 7.00PM) - Runtime: 1h 30 mins approx
Join Chris Wilder for an evening of magic and mind reading as he shares tales from his life; working as an assistant to magician as a child, studying and getting a “proper” job as a Physics teacher, before ultimately returning to the world of theatre, illusion, and the odd card trick.
At the heart of the experience lies not just deception, but wonder: a celebration of being a square peg in a round hole, woven together with wit, charm, and old-world grace.
‘THE DEATH OF DR. BLACK’
OCTOBER 15th
8PM (Doors 7.00PM) - RUNTIME: 1h 15 mins approx
"Dr Black, is dead!"...but how was he killed, what was the motive, and most importunely...who committed the crime?
Blending the astonishment of live magic with the thrill of immersive theatre, this bold new concept drops you into the curious world of Andrew Stannard: Magician Detective. As he unravels the enigma of Dr Black’s untimely death, one thing becomes clear — trust no one, not even the people you arrived with.
Packed with jaw-dropping magic, unexpected comedy, and spine-tingling tension, The Death of Dr Black is a must-see for fans of live performance, murder mysteries, and the deliciously macabre.
‘WONDERLAND’
NOVEMBER 12th
8PM (Doors 7.00PM) - RUNTIME: 1H 15 mins approx
Following his success on Penn and Teller Fool Us, award winning magician John Morton presents his new show Wonderland.
A nostalgic look back at fun fair games, side show mystics and the golden age of the vaudeville performer. This interactive show attempts to see if you can be influenced, answers the question is telepathy real, and could a mind reader really use his skills of perception to solve a murder? Take part in an ancient ritual that is supposed to bring good luck and see if together you can achieve the impossible.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The bar is open from 7.00PM as guests arrive with the entertainment beginning at 8.00PM.
Evenings begin informally with the chance to experience close up magic performed before your eyes and often in your hands, with a short interval, before the main show begins at 8.40PM each night approximately.
The bar will be open again at the end of the show.
