Magical Hands and Magical Feats with Stuart Lightbody is the highlight show of FRINGE WORLD 2026. This must-see performance is a masterclass in close-up magic that will have even the most sceptical audience member believing in magic.

Stuart is on hand to greet his audience as they enter the intimate performance space, and from the first vanishing coin to the final mind-blowing card trick, every second of this show is so amazing you will not believe your eyes. Somehow, sitting just inches away makes the magic more baffling, not less. Coins materialise from thin air, cards are swapping places without being touched, and an audience member’s ring ends up in the most impossible of places. 

Looking beyond Stuart’s world-class magic, what sets him apart is the special way he makes the audience feel part of the experience. His wit and warm, engaging presence keep the energy high, and he reads the room brilliantly, adapting his interactions to suit the crowd on the night. There’s a sense of spontaneity throughout, with playful moments that make the show feel unique and personal.

Stuart Lightbody’s sleight of hand is without doubt world-class, his showmanship flawless, and his ability to leave grown adults believing in magic again is priceless. Five stars are not enough.