Sat 16 May, 2:30pm
Peter Clifford & The Great Baldini presents…
HOLMES & WATSON: The Curious Case of the Masked Magician
A brand-new Holmes and Watson Magic Show! When (in mid-show) the Masked Magician disappears, completely, magically and seemingly forever, Sherlock Holmes (with Watson in tow) plunges into a secret world of Edwardian Magic to solve the mystery of the missing Magi.
A fresh Holmes and Watson adventure for all the family filled with Mayhem, Mirth, Mystery and… Magic.
“Tell us everything, Holmes”
It’s 1906 – the Golden Age of Magic. The Masked Magician bestrides London’s world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL…one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes. Dead? Kidnapped? In hiding? After a month Scotland Yard is baffled (obviously) and call in Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery of the Masked Magician’s disappearance. Holmes (with an excitable Watson in tow) plunges into the secret world of Edwardian Magic only to find that the Masked Magician’s identity is Magic’s best kept secret. As they question the Magician‘s peers (seeing a lot of Magic), the mystery of his fate deepens. As they unravel clue after clue, Holmes comes to share Watson’s wonder and discovers that it can sit alongside his logical outlook. When Holmes finally uncovers the startling and surprising secrets of the Masked Magician he, Watson and the audience have to decide… are some mysteries best left as… mysteries?!!!
The Great Baldini
The Great Baldini is known throughout creation as ‘The Maharajah of Mystery’. He is a magical legend, a relic of the music halls, a theatrical performer of the old school. He has appeared on stages large and small throughout the kingdom to ecstatic reviews. You can find out more about The Great Baldini by visiting his website.
‘Incredible’
BBC Radio 4
‘Charming, engaging, and charismatic. A pleasure.’
FRINGE REVIEW
‘A seasoned professional, excellent command of the stage.’
BROADWAY BABY
Peter Clifford
Peter is a Bristol-based actor, writer and magical advisor for theatre and television. He was part of Derren Brown’s creative team on his early television shows and as well as co-creating and co-directing Derren Brown’s first live tour and West End run. He worked with David Blaine for the Television special “Beyond Magic” (2016) and as a co-creator and co-director for “David Blaine: Live” in 2017 and the UK tour in 2019. He also worked on David’s recent Las Vegas residency. Theatre credits include twelve productions with the highly acclaimed Bristol based Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory (National Tour), Twelfth Night (Bath Theatre Royal) “The Caucasian Chalk Circle”, “The Life of Galileo”, “Hamlet”, “Alice” (Library Theatre Manchester).
‘One of my favourite magicians.‘
DERREN BROWN
‘Peter Clifford’s love of the art resonates throughout the field of magic bringing life and hope to us all.‘
DAVID BLAINE
‘Peter Clifford is a constant delight.‘
TIME OUT, LONDON
‘A Peter Clifford magic show never fails to astound.‘
BRISTOL CULTURE
Holmes & Watson: The Curious Case of the Masked Magician is just one of the wonderful events coming to the Tacchi-Morris soon. Check out our What’s On page to discover even more brilliant shows in Taunton.