BEST TRICK EVER
BEST TRICK EVER
In the summer of 2021, James Galea’s BEST TRICK EVER had its World Premiere of a six week season at the Sydney Opera House.
The finest and most eclectic magicians from across the country are meeting at a secret magic den inside the Sydney Opera House to show you their best trick ever.
Created & Produced by James Galea and
Presented by Sydney Opera House
“It’s a whole lotta awesome in the truest sense of the word”
- TIME OUT
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“The Opera House plays host to a bevy of bamboozling magicians, conjuring up a brilliant start to the year.”
— TIME OUT
“This is more than a normal magic show”
— BROADWAY WORLD
CREATIVE TEAM
Created, Written & Produced by James Galea
Director Wayne Harrison
Words & Music James Galea
Cast James Galea, Raymond Crowe, Helen Coughlan, Dom Chambers, Vincent Kuo
Lighting Designer Matt Marshall
Production Designer Hugh O’Connor
Sound Designer Nate Edmondson
Production Stage Manager Josh Sherrin
Orchestrations & Additional Music Max Mueller
Dramaturgy Wayne Harrison
Associate Producer Graeme Gilliles
Assistant Stage Manager Krystelle Quartermain
Logo Design David Chea
Painting Artwork Carl Knox
Camera Operator Charlie Mortimer
Photography Daniel Boud, Prudence Upton
“The country’s best magicians are lounging each night, like the Avengers of wizardry.”
— Limelight
Making magic during a pandemic.
“The COVID-19 requirements were expertly inserted into the night with a suitable seriousness which didn't diminish the suspense or mystery” - ARTS HUB
