The magicians' secret world exists behind locked doors, Stuart Lightbody offers you a key. Spend an evening inside Stuart's mind, a place full of fading memories where strange impossibilities lurk. Each night the audience chooses exactly which wonders unfold, so no two performances are alike and anything could happen. Welcome to "Unique Wonders".

Media & Reviews

"This is my favourite of Lightbody's shows because the mix is just perfect"

Review of Unique Wonders by Mandy Watson

"Lightbody has always been a disarming worker of wonders; his manner is as masterful as his magic. In UNIQUE WONDERS, he excels himself. Whether he is working with cards or coins, he is captivating from start to finish, the meticulous eye of director Tara Notcutt an active and valuable collaborator in his work."

Review of Unique Wonders by David Fick

"I knew it would be all right when I heard one 14-year-old gasp "What?!" and the other hiss "No way!" There's nothing more splendid than sitting wide-eyed in the presence of the obviously impossible: it makes an adult feel like a kid. Even better, it makes a teenager feel like a kid too."

Review of Unique Wonders by Darrel Bristow-Bovey

Rodney Trudgeon interviews Stuart Lightbody on People of Note for Unique Wonders

"[Stuart Lightbody] is warm and self-deprecating in just the right amounts. And he is so, so neat and precise that he makes every single move a dance. His cards flow from his hands. His glances are so precise and intended we never look in the wrong place, and he has an absolute gift when handling each member of the audience; especially those he brings onto stage. He is also very, very funny in a totally old fashioned and delicious way."

Review of Unique Wonders by Megan Furniss

Review of Unique Wonders by Bianca Coleman

"The Magicians' world exists behind locked doors and this is the curious audience's opportunity to see what lies behind them."

Newflash: Unique Wonders - An Opportunity to See a Master of Misdirection

Audience Responses

Actually, out of 5 I would give it 10

Mr. Lightbody just gets better and better, show was truly magical .. faultless and fun .. left reeling still with me this morning .. thanks for fab eve at the Alex xoxoxoxo

Struart was just unbelievably amazing - I can't say how thankful I am that I came!

Fantastic show! My mind was blown. I would love to see more shows like this at Alexander Bar.

great venue & Stuart as usual was brilliant!

Mind-blowing, thoroughly entertaining.

5

An excellent evening with Stuart! Thanks

Absolutely outstanding! One of the most intelligently put together 'magic' shows I have ever seen! Very, very well done to performer and producers! All of us ranging in age from 19 to 65 enjoyed the evening immensely.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. It was indeed and evening filled with wonder and awe. Stuart Lightbody, you are amazing and from someone with a twisted mind, I appreciated the inside of yours. Funny, charismatic and very talented magician who seemed to capture my skeptical mind. This show blew our minds. It was indeed unique and mesmerising. We really appreciate the effort of taking the show beyond one evening and loved the mystery that had to be solved. We look forward to the new adventure that awaits us.

A truly awe-inspiring and enchanting show. What an adventure - and one that continues way beyond the close of the show.

An excellent, polished performance. The intrigue offered by the additional puzzle after the show is something quite special.

In would watch Stuart every time he comes to the Alexander Bar theatre. The man is insanely good.

BEST. As always.

What a wonderful interactive show with Stuart, was a great evening and appreciated the fact that my 14 year old son was able to celebrate his birthday watching his favourite magician! Thank you

Stuart Lightbody is a great performer. I've seen maybe 5 of his showed already and he continues to surprise me! Looking forward to the next !!!

I find Stuart very entertaining... it was an interesting format, and enjoyable. He is very polished, professional and interacts wwith the audience well. i do however prefer him at parties.

It was awesome!!

Stuart is superb in every respect !!!

What an absolutely amazing experience. His got flare, his got wit, and he keeps the audience tuned in from the first step you take in to the theatre. Looking forward to seeing him again!

Really enjoyed the personal/intimate feel of the show. The tricks performed were mind blowing and seemed impossible. I can see how the show is sold out! Well done Stewart

Last minute booking and didn’t know what to expect. Was completely blown away and amazed by Stuarts showmanship and ability. Walked out in a state of utter bewilderment....

What an intriguing, well-planned show. A lot of thought went into it, and with the many 'choose your own adventure' style options available to the audience (Stuart engages very well), each night is bound to be a different experience. I walked away from this evening with a sense of curiosity and amazement. Really loved it!

Brilliant show!!! Bravo! Stuart is a master of his art! We had a most enjoyable evening!

as good if not better than last time (which was fantastic) with all new illusions, wonderful - sold out now but must see next time!

A great way to spend an hour in the company of a magical genius. Loved the game afterwards, so close!

Show was awesome :)

I don’t know how he did all the things he did... but he did! And we were all mesmerized!

It's the second time i've seen this show at the Alexander Bar and loved it just as much. Stuart has a natural way of engaging with his audience and making the whole show fun. He makes it sound as if the audience do all the work!

Most amazing ever

Incredible! Amazing! Mind-blowing! Highly entertaining! An INCREDIBLE magician - and on top of it, our own home-grown booitjie! I'm even considering seeing it again so that my brain can be boggled and scrambled another time!

We though it was just fantastic and will attend any performances of Stuart again.

Wonderful show, would like to see it again.

Most amazing ever

best show to date !!!!!!

Wiw! Wow! Wow! What a brilliant show, we loved it!

While the show was absolutely amazing, I wonder if Stuart's specialty is cards, as it took up almost the entire show?

Both the Magic and Stuart were great! Would come again!

outstanding truly full of wonder

Stuart you are an amazing artist. I want to see you perform in theaters very soon

Stuart is brilliant! Very skilled! Wow.

Show was fantastic. I really enjoyed how the audience directed the performance. I'm really excited to participate in the out-of-show intrigue too

Really enjoyed the personal/intimate feel of the show. The tricks performed were mind blowing and seemed impossible. I can see how the show is sold out! Well done Stewart

Awesome show!

It was superb ... the illusions came thick and fast- all of them ingenious, fresh, intriguing. Stuart’s warm, engaging presence draws the audience in and keeps them mesmerised. Bravo!

Brilliant!

The show was absolutely incredible and we all thoroughly enjoyed it!!

Full review here: https://www.broadwayworld.com/south-africa/article/BWW-Review-Stuart-Lightbody-Himself-is-the-Most-Magical-of-His-UNIQUE-WONDERS-20170819. Congratulations on a first rate show!

Amazing!

Loved it. Thank you!!

Loved the geocache concept at the end of the show !

enjoyed it very much, highly entertaining!

Slick magic and utter bamboozlement! Perfect theatre atmosphere a - must see before it's gone!

The show was excellent. Stuart is a consummate performer who leaves us puzzled every time! The venue was lovely and intimate. It was our first time in the venue, but we will be back!

Hi there We really enjoyed the show, it was very professional and intriguing. The theatre became quite hot though.... not sure how this could be changed. We completed all the clues after the show, and emailed the address for the next clue, but haven't received anything. Really hope something will come through as want to open the next clue. Thanks for an enjoyable evening Jane

Was a really great show! Though I guess I would prefer if there were more physical manipulation tricks (like the coins, the rings, the water vase).

Awesome show, loved every minute

Great show and environment! I would recomend it. Saludos de Chile.

BRILLIANT! Stuart Lightbody is genuinely a unique wonder. He actually deserves 6 stars! A special evening of wonderment. Maybe he could magic up water to help with the drought crisis in the City? GO and enjoy. #MapMyWay

Fabulous Show and a great venue!

The show was beyond amazing. However, the aircon was directly blowing onto our necks and made us freezing cold. Understandably, it is necessary to have it on, but it should be directed up and over!!

Great show, fully recommend. Stuart is perfectly cut out for magic and the show is entertaining and mindblowing! Awesome showman, brilliant skill, captivating storytelling. Well done!

Great fun and very entertaining!

Incredible

The show was absolutely incredible and we all thoroughly enjoyed it!!

Wonderful entertaining, always interesting, he is one of our favourites! Keep coming back.

Another AMAZING show of Stuart!!

Fantastic show! My mind was blown. I would love to see more shows like this at Alexander Bar.

Stuart gets better and better, which is a magic trick on its own, because, how is that even possible? I don't even like magic shows, but I love Stuart more every time I see him.

Just wondering if the audience was a genuine audience. Some of the mind reading tricks makes me think there may have been hired people in the audience.

Absolute superb! What a magical trip into the mysterious and astonishing mind of Stuart Lightbody!

Stuart’s show was excellent, thoroughly enjoyed it 10 out of 10 from me and family. We will definitely come to his next show !

Loved it!!!!!

Still can't believe how Stuart does the tricks--- Will come again

Really enjoyed the personal/intimate feel of the show. The tricks performed were mind blowing and seemed impossible. I can see how the show is sold out! Well done Stewart

Tottal epic and amazing. Stu is incredible!

Fantastic show! My mind was blown. I would love to see more shows like this at Alexander Bar.

Loved it, thank you so much!

Brilliant - he just gets better!

Unbelievably slick and amazing !!

Best experience into a magical world that leaves your jaw dropping and sitting at the edge of your seat!

A master of the art of Magic! Highly entertaining, and absolutely mind blowing!

He's a witch. And I love him for it. Absolutely incredible. But very annoying how smug he is about completely ignoring the rules of the universe.

Such an amazing show! Definitely one of Stuart's best!!

Fantastic performance. Great evening. Thank you! Will definitely be in touch to get Stuart booked for some of our events.

Brilliant!

I have seen two of Stuart's shows, and they are great. The close up illusions are brilliant, and the story line of the show is good as well.

Brilliant show! I really loved it.

As magical as a box full of kittens.

So, so great.

the show was amazing and the venue really intimate. nice to be up close and personal with the stage people

Would love to see the show again, and again!

Fabulous show!

Superb show!

The show was excellent. The venue needs to make provision for more seating before the show.

Hi there We really enjoyed the show, it was very professional and intriguing. The theatre became quite hot though.... not sure how this could be changed. We completed all the clues after the show, and emailed the address for the next clue, but haven't received anything. Really hope something will come through as want to open the next clue. Thanks for an enjoyable evening Jane

Brilliant!

Stuart is wonderfully theatrical and his show suits the intimacy of your theatre.

Stuart Lightbody is always charming and delightful! Last night was no exception!

Magical!!

Excellent evening. Wonderful intimate venue where Stuart performs his close up magic. He is truly a master of his craft. This is a must see show.

WOW! I was blown away. What a talented performer and amazing tricks!!

Really enjoyed the personal/intimate feel of the show. The tricks performed were mind blowing and seemed impossible. I can see how the show is sold out! Well done Stewart

Magic is about illusion and wonder and this show successfully delights. It is well-staged, well-scripted and meticulously prepared. Lightfoot is a good showman and excels at card tricks, which I had read about him before I came to the show. I must say that part was delightful. However, looking deeper, I found it obvious that some things were not as random as they seemed, for example the mind-reading or the last card trick. I was also wondering if I was the only one who noticed that the interlinked rings were not the same as the single rings? Yet everyone else nodded "yes". Well, that's wonder for you...seeing what you want to see and believing what u normally wouldn't, without delving deeper.

Wish I could come again!

Mind blown

Stuart, your show was beautiful. An intricate set with so much thought, and a piece of theatre that was incredibly immersive. You make a million things happen with a deck of cards, but you especially got me with the rings routine. I see a lot of magic (married to a magician), and can appreciate a lot - but last night I became one of those people asking "but how did he do that???" Cannot wait to watch your next show. Lee-Ann Gelb.

Brilliant

I have attended about 6 performances by Stuart Lightbody! He is spectacular !!! Its truly amazing what he does! Thank you Stuart !

Absolutely brilliant, mind blowing and entertaining!!!!!!

Mesmerising! Great performance, new and original illusions and fill of audience engagement that works really well in such an intimate theatre.

Having been to Stuart's first show "52" many, many years ago (different venue), I've never since forgotten his name, so when I saw this show I knew I had to see it. I gifted the evening to someone special to me as a graduation present, and it was so exciting when (completely randomly) he was pulled out at the end of the evening to participate in the final act which made it all the more special for us. Stuart's magic is breathtaking, and the comedy pairs so well with everything he does. He is a talented fellow, for sure. I have recommended this show to more people than I can count, and will continue to recommend Stuart's shows...although, the less people who know about him means the higher chance I have at getting future tickets lest they start selling out even quicker than they do now! ;)

Stuart's show was brilliant, as always!

Loved it!!!!!

Top quality, immersive performance. Will definitely go again.

LOVED IT!!!!

Unbelievable!

The show was incredible. Great intimate theatre and Stuart interacted with everyone. Top class entertainer and a good person. Meal before the show was excellent value.

My 14yr old son, Lochlan (who is an aspiring magician) absolutely loved it. Thanks Stuart.

Brilliant, very entertaining!

Mind boggling show, a great mix of humour and trickery. The post-show continuation for extra curious audience members is also genius!

Excellent

We looooooooved it ! Wonderful show Nice if it would be available as a matinee show for out of towners

He was absolutely amazing! Loved the show

Superb! He is amazing. Incredible performance as always.

Absolutely outstanding! One of the most intelligently put together 'magic' shows I have ever seen! Very, very well done to performer and producers! All of us ranging in age from 19 to 65 enjoyed the evening immensely.

So fun , loved it. Wish there were more shows so I could bring all my other friends! Please renew this show for another run

Wonderful program. Magician had nice touch with the audience (pun intended).

Absolutely amazing

top notch.. I would book tickets to come back and see this show in a heart-beat

Great show!!

The greatest ! Stuart , the genius as always!

Brilliant! Thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Greetings https://www.brainwavez.org/culture/reviews/2019/20190307001-01.html

I never attended

so so incredibly unique...oh and wonderful, exceedingly wonderful!

So wonderful! Stuart makes the audience gasp in delight, reminding us what it's like to be a child again, full of awe!

Excellent performace .. quite breathtaking ! Excellent venue ... how complimentary to the show ! Ecellent food. Excellent staff .... nothing was a problem. Good luck to you !

Phenomenal! As always. Please bring many more regular shows!

Stuart Lightbody is a mystifying delight. He's gently charming and effusive and the magic is goddamn brain-breaking.

We were boggled by the show and loved everything about it. It was really fantastic. We didn't stay and do the treasure hunt afterwards as we were tired and it was busy but this was a lovely extra touch. Would highly recommend this to everyone I know.

Excellent performace .. quite breathtaking ! Excellent venue ... how complimentary to the show ! Ecellent food. Excellent staff .... nothing was a problem. Good luck to you !

The show was just incredible! Stuart is an immeasurably talented magician. His shows never cease to amaze!

Great show, fully recommend. Stuart is perfectly cut out for magic and the show is entertaining and mindblowing! Awesome showman, brilliant skill, captivating storytelling. Well done!

Great entertainer!

So good!

Excellent show! Stuart's performance was amazing and the atmosphere is awesome! Have already recommended to friends and family

It was just incredible!! Amazing.

Will definitely be back ... what an awesome evening ... the whole package top notch and such friendly staff ... well done guys

5++. Absolutely superb show and showmanship. Most enjoyable evening. Kind regards Sean Keegan

Thoroughly entertaining, engaging, and exciting. I'd be sad to miss any of Stuart's shows, and Alexander Bar is the perfect venue for such a magical experience.