The Magic Cavern
 Underneath
a pub in Kensington called The Curtain’s Up is
the Barons Court Theatre. At 3 o’clock on Sundays
and some midweek afternoons as well, this atmospheric
space becomes The Magic Cavern.
Renowned magician Richard
Leigh has created a magic show that’s gripping,
mystifying and great fun for all the family. Either
he or his friend David Major performs the one-man show
several times a week, for the entertainment of guests
(as they call the audience) from all over the country
and, indeed, the world.
The cavern itself manages
to be both cosy and, before you meet the magician, slightly
spooky. There’s definitely a magical feel to it.
I wondered if the show was going to be in the spooky
vein but it’s absolutely not. Once the magician
is on stage, I don’t think any child would be
afraid of any aspect of the show. It’s billed
as being suitable for anyone over 5 years old and I’m
sure that’s accurate.
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Spooky stage |
Cheerful, friendly
magician |
The show I saw was presented
by Richard Leigh and enjoyed by spectators spanning
three generations and coming from at least three different
countries.
You’ll see traditional
sleight-of-hand, modern mentalist effects and some exciting
new twists on age-old plots. There’s fire, there’s
bondage, there’s a game of Chinese Whispers…
everything you could possibly want from a cabaret magic
show.
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Richard Leigh |
David Major |
I won’t spoil the
effects for you by telling you what they are. Suffice
it to say, they are smoothly and effortlessly executed.
The show is full of variety and original ideas, interspersed
with gentle comedy and a lot of audience participation.
It’s excellent. Don’t miss it.
Get there early because it’s open seating. Also,
if you’re lucky, you may get to see some other
magicians performing close-up magic while you’re
waiting for the show to begin.
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The Magic Cavern is at the Barons
Court Theatre in
The Curtain’s Up pub
28a Comeragh Road
Kensington
London W14 9HR |
Nearest
Underground station: Barons
Court (Piccadilly and District lines). It’s 3–5
minutes’ walk from the station.
You
can see an overview video of the show, find out more
about Richard Leigh’s other activities, check
show dates and book tickets online all on this website:
www.falseimpressions.co.uk.
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