Thief-catching magician conjures up tricks for online show

Magician Dave Alnwick, who made headlines for using magic to catch thieves, has created an online show.
Dave Alnwick presents Ethereal Magic show via Zoom on February 13 and 14 at 8pm.Dave Alnwick presents Ethereal Magic show via Zoom on February 13 and 14 at 8pm.
Dave Alnwick presents Ethereal Magic show via Zoom on February 13 and 14 at 8pm.

His interactive presentation, entitled Ethereal Magic, will go out on the Zoom platform this Saturday and Sunday, February 13 and 14, at 8pm.

Ticket holders can be called onto the ‘virtual stage’ to assist with the magic during the performance hosted by Nottingham’s Theatre Royal.

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Ethereal Magic takes inspiration from Greek Myth and feelings of isolation. Dave said: “During lockdown I think we've all felt very isolated. One night I was reading about ancient philosophers who intentionally isolated themselves from the world, and I discovered something I think we can all learn.”

The magician made headlines In 2011 during his first Edinburgh Fringe Festival run when he managed to stall known thieves, who had previously stolen equipment backstage. Dave performed card tricks to distract them until the police could arrive.

“My friend had his laptop stolen the night before,” he said. “We had CCTV footage and I recognised the same faces in the venue the following night, trying their luck for a second time. I thought if I could keep them busy for long enough, the police would have just enough time to get there. So, I said ‘pick a card’ and managed to misdirect them until the police showed up.”

Ethereal Magic is suitable for viewers aged eight years and above.

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Saturday’s show is sold out, tickets are still available for Sunday, priced £10 from www.trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555.

One ticket equals one link to watch the performance on one screen enabling multiple people from the same household to watch it on the same screen.