Barry and Stuart

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“Just brilliant, and so much more as well… witty, tight, slick, clever, fun, incredible, mind-boggling, skilful welcoming and did I say brilliant?” – ABC Edinburgh

—Bio—

Barry and Stuart are two Scottish BAFTA nominated comedy magicians. They regularly perform wonder-invoking, laughter-inducing, awe-inspiring magic. Stylistically dark and weird they are creepy, cool, and funny.

—Overview—

Originally from Aberdeenshire in Scotland, the duo recently starred in their second series of The Magicians (BBC1), a show which has had audiences of over 6 million viewers. Following sell out shows and critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe, they are currently touring ‘Show and Tell’ nationwide.

Barry and Stuart have also:
> Created a revolutionary new form of magic on the internet for the BBC using the iPlayer;
> Won the title of “Best Comedy Illusionists” at the World Magic Awards;
—AND—
> Visited Egypt to walk on water, raise the dead, and even make a real honest-to-goodness virgin pregnant!

Appealing to many demographics, their extensive TV credits include: ‘Dirty Tricks’ (Channel 4), ‘The Magicians’ (BBC1), ‘The Alan Titchmarsh Show’(ITV1) ‘TV’s 50 Greatest Magic Tricks’ (FIVE), and ‘The Very Worst’ (SKY 1).

—Awards & Nominations—

2009: Best Comedy Illusionists – World Comedy Awards
2006: Rose D’Or Nominee – Dirty Tricks
2006: Scottish BAFTA Nominees – Tricks from the Bible
2004: Rose D’Or Nominee – Magick

—Live Shows—

2012 : Show and Tell: National Tour
- Various Venues

2011: Show and Tell: The Show – Cow Barn, Edinburgh Festival
2011: Show and Tell: The Tell – The Wee Coo, Edinburgh Festival
2011: Barry and Stuart: Live! – National Tour

2010: 98% Séance – Underbelly, Edinburgh Festival
2010: Powered by Demons – Soho Theatre, Studio

2009: Powered by Demons – Underbelly, Edinburgh Festival
2009: Part-Time Warlocks – Gardner & Wife Theatre, Malaysia

2008: Part-Time Warlocks – Underbelly, Edinburgh Festival
2008: Part-Time Warlocks – National Preview, Various

2007 : Latitude Festival
2007: The Variety Parade – Grand Theatre Blackpool
2007: The Barry & Stuart Magick Show – Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
2007: Reading & Leeds Festival

—TV & Radio—

2012: The Alan Titchmarsh Show – ITV1/Spungold
2012: The Magicians – BBC 1/Shine

2011: TV’s 50 Greatest Magic Tricks – FIVE/Objective
2011: The Magicians – BBC 1/Shine

2010: Twitter Project – BBC 3 Online

2009: Derren Brown Presents The 3-D magic Spectacular – Objective for Channel 4
2009: ESP Trick – BBC 3 Online

2007: Sick Tricks – SBS Australia
2007: Music Hall Meltdown -BBC 4

2006: Tricks from The Bible – Channel 4
2006: The Most Outrageous TV Moments Ever – Channel 4

2005: When Magic Tricks go Wrong – Channel 4/E4
2005: The Magic of Jesus – Channel 4
2005: Dirty Tricks – Channel 4
2005: The Very Worst – Sky 1

2003: Magick – Channel 4

—Press: General—

“This astonishing pair of macabre magicians are two of the most impressive, innovative illusionists in the land. Devilishly gruesome, Baz ’n’ Stu are always a tremendous amount of fun” – Time Out

“Subversive magicians Barry Jones and Stuart Mcleod boldy go where others fear to tread. Watch and marvel” – Scotland on Sunday

“Beneath the gore there are some genuinely remarkable tricks” – The Sunday Telegraph

“Barry and Stuart are pure magic” – The List

“The Scottish pair are undeniably inventive” – Sunday Times

“Barry and Stuart work modern-day magic” – Radio Times

“Funny but a bit sick and twisted too” – Daily Record

“Macleod and Jones’ approach to magic is refreshing… for those of you old or brave enough its pure magic” – The Big Issue

“Brilliant. Just brilliant, and so much more as well… witty, tight, slick, clever, fun, incredible, mind-boggling, skilful welcoming and did I say brilliant?” – ABC Edinburgh

“Burn the sorcerous blasphemers” – Guardian

—Press: ‘Show and Tell’ (2011)—

“***** Natural, thoughtfully written and perfectly timed laughs throughout…Both men are so engaging and charming that you’re sad to see them leave at the end of the hour” – British Comedy Guide

“***** Not only are these two guys clever and funny and mesmerizing magicians, but they’re cute for days” – British Theatre Guide

“***** These magicians captivate the audience from the word go” – The National Student

“***** This mystical duo is a must-see Fringe show” – Edinburgh Spotlight

—Press: ’98% Séance ’ (2010)—

“***** Barry and Stuart’s latest offering is a triumph of astonishing illusions, inventive technology, and unexpected frights…Their finest show to date” – Time Out

“***** 100% entertainment” – Allthefestivals.com

“**** We hold our breath in the dark…the screams and gasps that greet subsequent events prove that the boys have well and truly sucked us all in” – Metro

—Press: ‘Powered by Demons ’ (2009)—

“***** Unique blend of black comedy and impressive magic… plenty of audience involvement, engaging banter and obvious talent” – One4Review.com

“**** Simply breathtaking…a well-polished act guaranteed to entertain” – Allthefestivals.com

“**** A great balance between stand-up and magic…worth checking out” – Hairline.org.uk