Theatre Shows

Dark Imaginings

An evening of shock and wonder with dangerous stunts, sublime sleight of hand artistry and sneaky psychological illusion. In Dark Imaginings Stuart Lightbody brings you a darker look at magic and illusion that promises fascinating and unnerving experiences.

For psychologists the ink-blot test reveals hidden thoughts and dark urges, and in “Dark Imaginings” the entire audience gets to be part of the experiment! So the question remains… what do you see?

Stuperstition

In this one-man show Stuart Lightbody takes an entertaining look at superstitious and magical thinking. Occasionally controversial and always entertaining, “Stuperstition” is filled with both impossible feats and thought provoking demonstrations.

“Stuperstition” also garnered a coveted Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival 2011. The Ovation Awards were created to recognize artistic innovation, excellence, and the courage to open new conversations through the arts.

“A highly entertaining look at both superstition and magic. His visual trickery is accompanied by wit and self-awareness…” – Cue Newspaper

Telling Lies

Part magic and part psychology “Telling Lies” was an interactive exploration of the psychology of tell reading, body-language and lie detection.

A great show both for people who want to know how to spot a lie and for those who want to see something unbelievable… But with deception being explored by a professional deceiver, who can you trust?

“Lightbody is a master of lie detection… Telling lies is a riveting show…” – Cue Newspaper

Sleight of Mind

This show was a collaboration between Stuart Lightbody and masterful psychological illusionist Bryan Miles. It explored the relationship between sleight of hand and psychological trickery using an intoxication cocktail of magic, misdirection, influence and suggestion.

An intriguing show high in audience involvement that left everyone questioning just how much was mere deception and how far can influence and suggestion be pushed.

“This show will leave you simultaneously bewildered and amazed! …the show is incredible.” – Cue Newspaper

“52” with Stuart Lightbody

In his first one-man show, Stuart Lightbody pulled back the curtain to give a rare glimpse into the secretive world of the sleight of hand artist.

A journey through the legends and stories surrounding great master magicians, from the inner secrets of card cheats to the deeper teachings that pass between magician and apprentice. “52 with Stuart Lightbody was a demonstration of pure sleight of hand wrapped in the experience of wonder, misdirection and mystery.

“Stuart Lightbody [is a] sleight of hand extraordinaire” – Cape Argus