If you’re wanting to escape the stress of everyday life, witness mind bending illusions and belly laugh the night away, then Magic Goes Wrong is right for you.
Mischief Theatre are the sorcerers behind this comedy franchise. From the O.G, The Play That Goes Wrong, to their newest addition, Groan Ups, they have worked up a winning formula. And Magic Goes Wrong is no different.
It’s set out exactly as a magic show might run. With a host, several acts who perform jaw dropping tricks all in the name of charity and of course, audience participation. And with the scripting help of legendary magicians, Penn & Teller, it’s no surprise the format feels so realistic.
Check out my review of the show that launched Mischief Theatre into fame, The Play That Goes Wrong
But in true Mischief fashion, it all goes wrong.
Blood, sweat and tears are put into the performance, literally and figuratively. I’ll let you imagine how being sawn in half, revealing doves and escaping a water filled box, could fail big-time. But be under no illusion, it’s not all in error, as there are some genuine tricks throughout the show. A pleasant and unexpected surprise!
The cast were superbly talented at playing acts in this accident-prone gang but two particularly stood out.
Mind Mangler, a budget version Derren Brown, was a real highlight of the mayhem. His mixture of being serious and composed yet sadly incompetent was a real winner in his mentalist attempts. And Houdini wannabe, The Blade, had me in stitches just as much he was in actual stitches. Bordering on arrogant and full of testosterone, his painful stunts were not so painful to watch.
If you’re looking for a high brow evening of entertainment then this is not for you and that is totally fine. It’s a specific style of comedy that might not float your boat.
For those who don’t mind a bit of silly slapstick, Magic Goes Wrong is a wand-erfully funny show that will put you under its spell.
It visits Liverpool Tue 7 Sept – Sat 11 Sept 2021 before moving to Milton Keynes and Woking.
(AD) It also reappearing in London from 21 October 2021. BUY TICKETS HERE.
Played at The Lowry from Tuesday 27 July – Sunday 1 August.