20 January – 14 February

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This show belongs to the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026 season. This season is now over.

A person dressed in a wizard-school costume stands in front of a moonlit castle, looking wide-eyed and shocked. Their face is smudged with soot, and they hold a smoking wand as if a spell has just gone wrong. They wear round glasses and a maroon-and-gold scarf against a blue, snowy backdrop.
A performer wearing round glasses and a headset microphone concentrates intensely as he holds his hands around a floating bright pink feather, as if performing a magic trick against a dark stage background.
A performer in a long wizard-style coat and red suspenders stands on a round stage, dramatically pointing a wand toward an audience volunteer who holds out a small object. The stage is surrounded by seated spectators inside a tent-like venue with warm overhead lighting.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

Barry Potter and the Magic of Wizardry

From Tim Motley, winner of 21 Fringe Festival awards… 

Comedy Award: FRINGE WORLD Perth 2020 & 2022. 

★★★★ “Seriously impressive” -The List (UK) 
★★★★ “Fun and surprise-filled” -Kiddo Mag 
★★★★ “Charms your red and gold socks off” -Winnipeg Free Press (CA) 

Experience the wonder of world-class wizardry in a realm of messenger owls, robed wizards, and flying broomsticks! Witness feats of sorcery in person, as a grown-up wizard delves into an untold story… with jokes! 

“A natural comedian and illusionist" -Yahoo Entertainment (USA)

“A master of his craft… mind-blowing” -Australian Arts Review 

“A delight from start to finish” -A View From the Box (CA) 

“Brought the wonder of wizardry to life” -Theatre Haus 

“The way he brings this world together is simply marvelous.”  -Otaku No Culture (CA)

Recommended Ages: 7+

Presented by: Racing Sloth Productions

Tim Motley has been performing professionally for 22 years in 53 countries as a comedian, mentalist, magician, actor, radio show host, improvisor, and variety performer. Barry Potter is his first family friendly show character. He is best known to Festival patrons for combining comedy and magic with the film noir detective genre in such adult shows as Mad Magic and Dirk Darrow: NCSSI. Tim has created and toured internationally 11 solo shows and 3 cast shows to date. Originally from Philadelphia, he is now an Australian citizen living in Adelaide. ★★★★★ “Will leave you speechless” -Theatre Matters 
★★★★★ "Amazing" -Australian Stage ★★★★★ - “Incredible” - Edmonton Journal ★★★★★ “Will leave you in awe” -Glam Adelaide
Children's Events • Illusion
South Australia

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Audience Participation: Frequent

Presenter

Presented by: Racing Sloth Productions

Tim Motley has been performing professionally for 22 years in 53 countries as a comedian, mentalist, magician, actor, radio show host, improvisor, and variety performer. Barry Potter is his first family friendly show character. He is best known to Festival patrons for combining comedy and magic with the film noir detective genre in such adult shows as Mad Magic and Dirk Darrow: NCSSI. Tim has created and toured internationally 11 solo shows and 3 cast shows to date. Originally from Philadelphia, he is now an Australian citizen living in Adelaide. ★★★★★ “Will leave you speechless” -Theatre Matters 
★★★★★ "Amazing" -Australian Stage ★★★★★ - “Incredible” - Edmonton Journal ★★★★★ “Will leave you in awe” -Glam Adelaide