The second season of Amazon’s global smash-hit ‘Good Omens’, starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant has just premiered on Prime Video. Pete has a guest role in episode four as Pat, a magic shop proprietor from 1940’s London. The episode was written by Andy Nyman & Jeremy Dyson and also guest stars Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss and Miranda Richardson. Watch the episode HERE.
Pete will be back on the road this year with his brand new live show ‘TrikTok’! Audiences can expect laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic. Grab a ticket before they all disappear!
Dates HERE.
Pete is now available to book through Cameo! Get yourself a personalised video message, or send a greeting to a friend or loved one for that special occasion. Check out his page HERE.
The UK’s leading comedy magician is back on the road with an astonishing new show. BAG OF TRICKS marks Pete’s hotly anticipated return to 2022’s EdFringe and his 2021 UK tour has been extended into Autumn this year. Catch him in Edinburgh at Gilded Balloon daily and touring the country from September.
You’ve seen him on television, now experience Pete’s unique mix of laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic live on stage!
As seen on ITV1’s Tonight at the London Palladium and The Next Great Magician, BBC One’s The Generation Game, The Magicians, The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme.
‘The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century’ The Times
‘Seamless blending of quality magic and stand-up comedy. It is a joy to watch’ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
‘Breathtaking illusions’ The List
‘Firman is responsible for making it socially acceptable to say that you like magic again’ The Guardian
‘If you are partial to a bit of magic with your comedy Firman is the best of the bunch’ The Evening Standard
‘Utterly Magic’ The Scotsman
All dates at HERE
Pete will be appearing in the second season of Amazon Prime’s ‘Good Omens’ starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant. He recently completed filming on the project which is expected to be released on Prime Video in early 2023. Read the announcement of Pete’s casting in this article from DEADLINE.
The second series of CITV’s hugely successful show ‘Don’t Unleash The Beast’ begins on the 15th November. Pete is back to host the programme and guide the brave Treasure Seekers through the underground caves of Halian. Catch up on series one, as well as the 13 brand new episodes at ITV Hub.
Pete Firman is one of the UK’s most popular magicians and he’s back on the road! You’ve seen him on television, now experience his trademark blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic live on stage.
As seen on ITV1’s Tonight at the London Palladium and The Next Great Magician, BBC1’s The Magicians, The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme.
All dates for ‘Bag of Tricks’ HERE.
From Pete: “Given the current government guidelines and venue regulations it’s sadly not possible for me to perform ‘Pete Firman & The Amazing TBC’ with different special guests on stage every night as planned.
But don’t fret! We will not be denied! All this time off has allowed me to develop some really exciting new magic, as well as eat lots of crisps and complete Netflix… I will be bringing a brand new show of sleight of (heavily sanitised) hand to the regional masses. Dates remain the same but the show will be different, ‘Bag of Tricks’ is stuffed full of comedy and magic, all deployed from a safe distance. Prepare jaws for dropping and ribs for tickling.
If you already have a ticket you don’t need to do a thing, venues will be in touch with all ticket holders in due course if they haven’t already. Please avoid contacting them as they have a hell of a lot of admin to deal with at the moment and may be working remotely with skeleton staff. If you haven’t got a ticket yet, GET ONBOARD!
Thank you all again for your patience and support. I can’t wait to see you in 2021!”
Catch Pete on CITV from 2nd November as host of the brand new adventure game show ‘Don’t Unleash The Beast’.
This brand new, immersive series takes young viewers into a mythological world on a quest to find ancient lost treasure.
Catch up on the entire 13 episode series at the ITV Hub.
Because of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic Pete’s 2020 UK tour has been rescheduled to 2021. Almost all of the original dates have alternatives already on sale and all existing tickets remain valid for these new shows. Check Pete’s LIVE page for updates.
Pete recently appeared on Channel 4’s ‘The Steph Show’. Broadcasting live from her home, Steph McGovern invites guests onto this hugely popular daytime show. Pete, like everyone else, was streaming live from his own home, but that didn’t prevent him from providing a bit of magic. Catch up with the show on All 4.
Pete Firman & The Amazing TBC
Come and witness the first and possibly final performance of the Greatest Magical Double Act of All Time!
Award-winning magician/comedian Pete Firman is touring the UK in 2020 with a magic show like you’ve never seen before. As seen on ‘Tonight at the London Palladium’, The John Bishop Show’ and ‘The Sarah Millican Television Programme’.
Every night he will be joined by a different special guest who has no previous conjuring experience. Together they will perform jaw-dropping magic without any rehearsal.
Unplanned!
Unpredictable!
Unwise!
“Spellbinding” List
“The new poster-boy for British comedy magic” Telegraph
All the dates can be found HERE.
“A great magic show” – Derren Brown
“Aside from being a top rate magician, Pete Firman knows how to work an audience. His patter and crowd interactions makes the gig akin to a comedy night where the MC has taken charge, and take charge he does. For the magic here manages to both astonish and tickle the funny bone simultaneously in a riotous evening of old school showmanship that tips its hat to the greats of old whilst adding his own unique spin.” – British Comedy Guide
★★★★★ – “There are other comedy magicians at the Fringe this year but Firman shows how it should be done in an engaging, fast paced and amusing show that was one of my Fringe highlights.” – Pocketsize Theatre
★★★★★ – “Great concept, brilliantly executed.” – NW Review
“Festival favourite” – EDFESTMAG
Pete will be returning to the Edinburgh Festival in August 2019 with his brand new show and tickets are on sale now! Click HERE.
Pete Firman & The Amazing TBC
Come and witness the first and possibly final performance of the Greatest Magical Double Act of All Time!
Award-winning magician/comedian Pete Firman returns to Edfringe with a magic show like you’ve never seen before. As seen on ‘Tonight at the London Palladium’, The John Bishop Show’ and ‘The Sarah Millican Television Programme’.
Every night he will be joined by a different special guest who has no previous conjuring experience. Together they will perform jaw-dropping magic without any rehearsal.
Unplanned!
Unpredictable!
Unwise!
“Spellbinding” List
“The new poster-boy for British comedy magic” Telegraph
Catch Pete on Channel 5’s brand new series ‘Britains Favourite…’ in 2019. Pete gives his opinion on some of the nation’s favourite foods. The series covers chocolate, crisps, cereal, biscuits and takeaways, giving Pete the perfect opportunity to wax lyrical about his beloved Parmo!
Pete drops in to London Live to discuss the 2019 extension of his ‘Marvels’ tour, as well as performing a bit of magic.
Pete’s 2018 UK tour has been extended through to 2019 due to popular demand! Extra shows are now on sale HERE.
Here’s the trailer for Pete’s brand new show which opens at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August and tours the UK from September. Tickets available here.
Pete recently guested on Sky News to talk about his upcoming ‘Marvels’ tour and Edinburgh Festival appearance. He also performed a bit of magic, enjoy!
Pete Firman has announced a brand-new 27 date tour of the UK. Marvels, which will open at the Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells on 21st September 2018 and conclude at Totton’s Hanger Farm Arts Centre on 10th November 2018 also includes a run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 and promises to be his most astonishing show yet.
Tickets for Edinburgh and the UK Tour are available here.
Pete said: “I’m thrilled to be hitting the road again with a brand new bag of tricks! Performing magic on television is brilliant, but it really should be experienced live and right in front of your eyes in a theatre. I’ve spent the last year and a bit working on new ways to drop jaws and tickle ribs. I can’t wait to get started!”
Pete was recently a guest on BBC1’s reboot of ‘The Generation Game’ hosted by Mel and Sue. The much loved gameshow was brought back to life for 2 very special episodes.
Pete presented a classic illusion ably assisted by the brilliant Vicky Pattison and then judged the contestants on their performances of the trick.
Pete was recently awarded ‘The Carlton Award’ for outstanding comedy in magic by the world famous Magic Circle. He was presented with the award by The Magic Circle’s president Scott Penrose at the annual awards ceremony in Central London. Other recipients of Magic Circle awards include Derren Brown and David Copperfield.
Here is Pete’s recent performance from ITV1’s ‘Tonight At The London Palladium’.
On 19th April Pete will be appearing on ‘Tonight At The London Palladium’ on ITV1. Presented on one of the world’s most famous stages and hosted by Bradley Walsh, other guests in the episode are Emeli Sande, Steps, The Chinese State Circus and the cast of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’.
Pete recently appeared on BBC One’s Saturday night show ‘Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief’. The show sees celebrities singing and dancing to raise money for this wonderful charity.
See Pete and Ellie Taylor giving their best at Little Mix’s ‘Black Magic’ below.
Pete will be appearing in BBC One’s ‘Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief’ live on Saturday 18th March! Tune in at 6.45pm to see him performing Little Mix’s ‘Black Magic’ along with Ellie Taylor. The show, hosted by Mel and Sue, is part of the BBC’s Red Nose Day schedule and is all in aid of Comic Relief.
Pete recently made two guest appearances on ITV1’s brand new primetime series ‘The Next Great Magician’. Hosted by Stephen Mulhern and Rochelle Humes, the show features guest performers from all over the world. You can see his second appearance below.
Pete recently completed filming for a brand new documentary on comedy legend Tommy Cooper. The programme entitled ‘Tommy Cooper Forever’ will air on ITV later in 2017 and traces Tommy’s life and career though archive footage and interviews with friends, acquaintances and fans.
Here’s a sneaky peek between takes of Pete playing with one of Tommy’s actual magic props.
(Video from Pete’s Instagram)
JUST ANNOUNCED!
Pete will be on tour later this year, beginning at the Edinburgh Festival in August! From September he’ll be travelling around the UK with his NEW SHOW!
Tickets are now on sale for all Fringe and tour shows. Click here.
PETE FIRMAN – TriX
‘The UK’s leading comedy magician’ (Time Out) returns to the Fringe to celebrate a decade of sell-out shows.
Star of BBC1’s The Magicians and guest on BBC2’s The Sarah Millican Television Programme and BBC1’s The John Bishop Show.
Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic, it’s a show not to be missed!
★★★★★ – Time Out ★★★★★ – The Mirror
★★★★ – Metro ★★★★ – The Independent
‘The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century’ – The Times
‘The new poster-boy for British comedy magic’ – The Telegraph
‘Seamless blending of quality magic and stand-up comedy. It is a joy to watch’ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
Catch Pete on ‘BBC Breakfast’ on BBC1 around 9am on Friday 5th August. He’ll be talking about his brand new Edinburgh Festival show, ‘TriX’.
Catch Pete on ITV1’s ‘Weekend’ Sunday 31st July. Other guests are Tamsin Greig and Brian Blessed.
A short clip from an appearance on BBC1’s The One Show. Heston Blumenthal had no idea what was going to happen and I love the reaction of Chris Evans and Alex Jones! Enjoy.
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Pete has just completed his 9th Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His sold out show played to thousands of Fringe goers over the 25 performances and was well received by audiences and critics alike.
“Pete Firman: Super Duper is a brilliant magical performance that will guarantee you an amazing night of bewildering illusions and breathless laughter.” – Broadway Baby
“…awe inspiring magic tricks that take place over the hour: as they are skilfully executed, the audience sit in suspense and display visible shock.” – Ed Fest Mag
“He had me all the way through the show with my jaw wide open, and the hour flew by.” – I Talk Telly
“As masters of comedy magic go, look no further than Pete Firman…A slick and loveable performer, with an hour of exceptional tricks that just zips by.” – The Skinny
“Not only were his tricks awesome but also so was his stage presence, he commanded the sold-out show with wonder.” – Arts Award Voice
Over the course of the Festival Pete appeared on BBC Radio 2’s ‘Arts Show’, STV’s ‘Edinburgh Festival 2015’ and BBC2’s ‘Sue Perkins’ Big Night Out.’ He also made number 12 on The Independent’s list of the top 50 jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe and was given the ‘thumbs up’ by the one and only Derren Brown.
JUST ANNOUNCED!
Pete will be returning to the Edinburgh Festival in August 2015 with a BRAND NEW show! Tickets are now on sale here.
Pete Firman – Super Duper
After sell-out performances in 2014, ‘the UK’s leading comedy magician’ (Time Out) returns with an astonishing new show.
Star of BBC One’s The Magicians and guest on countless television programmes, including BBC Two’s The Sarah Millican Television Programme, BBC One’s Celebrity Mastermind and Channel 4’s Comedy Mash-Up.
Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic, it’s a show not to be missed!
★★★★★ – Time Out ★★★★★ – The Mirror
★★★★ – Metro ★★★★ – The Independent
‘The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy meets magic in the 21st century’ (Times)
‘The new poster boy for British comedy magic’ (Telegraph)
‘Impressive, well-executed illusions delivered with the same speed and lightness of touch as his surgically-precise one-liners’ (List)
Pete recently hosted a BBC Radio 4 Extra documentary on magic and it’s history. Hear it here on BBC iPlayer.
“Comedian and magician Pete Firman enters the world of illusion to bring together a compilation of archive programmes exploring the fascinating and secretive world of professional magic. From the early illusionists of the Victorian age right up to the modern masters David Blaine and Derren Brown, Pete explores the amazing range and breadth of conjuring.”
Pete was recently a guest on BBC1’s ‘The John Bishop Show’. The Saturday night series features music and comedy guests hand picked by John himself. Here’s a clip from the beginning of Pete’s segment, where he and John perform some magic together.
Pete was recently featured in ITV1’s ‘The Magic Show Story’, a one-off special which took viewers on a journey through sixty years of television trickery. Pete appeared alongside other TV magicians past and present, including Dynamo, Derren Brown, Penn and Teller, Geoffrey Durham, David Nixon, Tommy Cooper, Wayne Dobson and David Copperfield.
Watch here on ITV Player.
Pete recently featured in an episode of BBC Radio 4’s programme ‘I’ve Never Seen Star Wars’. Hosted by Marcus Brigstocke, the show invites guests to try new experiences. Ann Widdecombe had an ambition to learn magic and Pete was brought in to teach her. Hear how she does at mind reading here.
Pete is featured in Channel 5’s ‘TV’s 50 Greatest Magic Tricks’ on Saturday 13th December at 9.10pm. As well as being interviewed about many of the tricks included in the programme, two of Pete’s signature routines make the countdown list. Tune in to see which one made the top 10!
Look out for Pete in Jon Richardson’s new show on 29th September on Channel 4.
Catch Pete on 28th August at 9pm in BBC3’s ‘Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live’. Kevin Bridges hosts the programme that was filmed at The Edinburgh Playhouse during this years’s Fringe.
Pete will be touring his brand new show ‘Trickster’ in 2014. The show will premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August and then travel around the UK from September.
All dates and booking information is here.
Pete Firman – Trickster
After sell-out performances on his 2013 tour ‘the UK’s leading comedy magician’ (Time Out) hits the road again with his astonishing new show.
The star of BBC1’s ‘The Magicians’ and special guest on countless other TV shows, which recently include BBC2’s ‘The Sarah Millican Television Programme’, BBC1’s ‘Celebrity Mastermind’ and Channel 4’s ‘Comedy Mash-Up’.
Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. This is a show not to be missed!
★★★★★ – Time Out ★★★★★ – The Mirror
★★★★ – Metro ★★★★ – The Independent
“The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century” The Times
“Impressive, well-executed illusions delivered with the same speed and lightness of touch as his surgically-precise one-liners” The List
“The new poster-boy for British comedy magic” The Telegraph
“The best magic tricks in the Universe” – The Independent
Here’s a clip from Pete’s guest appearance on Sarah Millican’s BBC2 show.
Pete recently concluded another fantastic run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his brand new show ‘Scoundrel’. It was a month of sell-out performances and critical acclaim for “the UK’s leading comedy magician” (Time Out).
Press for ‘Scoundrel’
★★★★★ – Broadway Baby “An accomplished performer and an exciting showman and someone you simply have to see to believe.”
★★★★1/2 – Edinburgh Reviews “I wanted to be impressed, I wanted value for my money and that’s exactly what I got. Pete Firman is a magical hoot.”
★★★★ – Fest Magazine “Pete Firman is a consummate performer who has rightly been showered with praise.”
★★★★ – The List “His quick-witted asides share the perfectly-paced hour with deft and breathtaking illusions.”
★★★★ – The Edinburgh Reporter “Hearty laughs in addition to genuine wonderment.”
★★★★ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine “Seamless blending of quality magic and stand-up comedy. It is a joy to watch.”
★★★★ – Three Weeks “Firman’s showmanship and obvious talent for appealing to his audience is remarkable…Gifted with sleight of hand (and of tongue) this hilarious magician will have you choking between amused chuckles and gasps of wonder.”
★★★★ – The Good Review “Scoundrel is a cheeky and exceptional hour of magic and humour.”
Pete was recently interviewed by ‘Reveal’ magazine. As well as chatting about his Edinburgh Festival show Pete took the opportunity to perform some astonishing magic. Read all about it and see more pictures of him levitating journalist Rosalind Sack by clicking here.
Here is Pete performing some impromptu magic on the cobbled streets of Edinburgh during the 2013 comedy festival.
JUST ANNOUNCED!
Pete will be returning to the Edinburgh Festival in August 2013 with a BRAND NEW show! Tickets are now on sale here.
Pete Firman – Scoundrel
Prepare to be amazed and amused as ‘the UK’s leading comedy magician'(Time Out) returns to Edinburgh with an astonishing new show.
Star of BBC1’s The Magicians and recently seen on BBC2’s The Sarah Millican Television Programme and Channel 4’s Mash-Up.
Part comedian, part magician, all scoundrel!
‘The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century’ (Times).
‘The new poster-boy for British comedy magic’ (Telegraph).
‘Impressive, well-executed illusions delivered with the same speed and lightness of touch as his surgically-precise one-liners’ (List).
Pete was recently a guest on Channel 4’s ‘What’s Cooking?’ to promote his tour. If you want to see him taste delicious food and do magic then you can watch on demand here on 4OD.
Whilst touring the UK in ‘Hoodwinker’ Pete was asked to take part in a couple of filmed interviews to talk about himself and his work.
The first was for ‘A coffee with…’, a fine website of chats with comedians, curated by Matt and Ben.
The second was for ‘The Student Pocket Guide’ website.
Pete will be touring from January 26th 2013.
Following a hugely successful tour in Spring 2012 and another successful Edinburgh Festival Fringe season, Pete Firman, the Star of BBC1’s popular prime time show The Magicians, sets out to tour the UK again with a brand new show and an all-new box of mind-bending tricks.
Check the ‘Live’ page for all the dates.
Catch Pete as a guest on the new series of ‘The Sarah Millican Television Programme’ on BBC2. He’ll be appearing on episode two, 22nd January 2013 at 10pm.
More information on the show here.
Pete will be appearing on a very special comedians edition of the Channel 4 show ‘Come Dine With Me’.
The programme will air on Channel 4 at 7.55pm on January 4th 2013, as part of a Channel 4 Mash Up evening of programmes. He’ll be competing with Angelos Epithemiou, Olivia Lee and Stan Boardman.
More information on the Channel 4 website.
Watch the show now on 4oD here.
Pete will be appearing on the new series of ‘Celebrity Mastermind’ over the festive season.
Catch his episode on 1st January 2013 at 6pm on BBC1.
Information here.
Pete joined Gordon Ramsay LIVE on Channel 4 on Christmas morning 2012 as part of his annual Cookalong.
Other guests on the show included Rylan Clark, David Harewood and David Hasselhoff.
Pete will be touring from January 2013 with his new live show, Hoodwinker.
The first venues to have tickets on sale are now listed on the live dates page. Lots more are still to be added, so keep checking back regularly or keep tabs on Pete’s Twitter as he will be announcing more venues there.
After a sensational run in BBC1’s hit show ‘The Magicians’ Pete is taking his live show out on the road. ‘Jiggery Pokery’ is Pete’s 3rd UK tour, check out when and where he is playing here.
http://www.petefirman.co.uk/live_dates.asp
Expect amazing feats that defy logic, a fast and furious delivery of gags and astounding tricks that will leave you dumbfounded for days!
Check out what The Telegraph had to say about Pete recently.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/comedy/9078875/Pete-Firman-poster-boy-for-British-comedy-magic.html
Pete is starring in hit BBC programme ‘The Magicians’ when it returns to our screens in January 2012!
Look out for the show Saturday nights on BBC1 from 7th January. Keep checking back here for more details and exclusive insights.
Tickets are now on sale for Pete’s show at the Edinburgh Fringe in August. This is his 5th consecutive show at the Fringe. Buy tickets here…
http://www.pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh/events/pete-firman-jiggery-pokery
After sell out shows in 2007/08/09/10, everyone’s favourite comedic conjuror returns with ‘the best magic tricks in the Universe’ (Independent). Expect amazing feats that defy logic, a fast and furious delivery of gags and more tricks up his sleeve than Scotland has bagpipes!
As seen on Dirty Tricks and ‘Derren Brown’s 3D Magic Spectacular’ (Channel 4), ‘The Secret World of Magic’ (Sky1) and ‘Comedy Rocks’ (ITV1).
‘The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century’ (Times).
‘Funnier than most comedians and more magical than Dumbledore on a good day’ (Time Out).
Pete recently appeared on ITV1’s new show Comedy Rocks. If you missed it and would like to see Pete’s performance you can watch online for a while on ITV Player.
http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/video/?Filter=209562
Pete is the first guest on the show after Jason’s opening stand-up.
Pete was recently invited onto the highly regarded ‘Martha Meets…’ comedy podcast on Xfm. To download the interview or listen online click below.
http://www.xfm.co.uk/marsha-meets-pete-firman
He was also a guest last weekend on Alan Davies’ BBC Radio 5 Live Programme. To listen on iPlayer click below, Pete is near the beginning of the show.
Edinburgh 2010 was another fantastic year for Pete. Not only did he perform to sell-out audiences he also got terrific reviews from the Edinburgh press for his fourth solo show ‘Jokes & Tricks.’ Here are a few samples…
***** The Mirror “Tremendous fun from a performer at the top of his not inconsiderable game.”
**** Time Out “Middlesbrough man of mystery and magic, Pete Firman, delivers another cracking hour of bad puns, innuendo and slick tricks. Super stuff.”
**** Edinburgh Festivals Magazine “Firman is as quick with his jokes as he is with his hands. Good solid entertainment.”
**** The National Student “He’s dependable, annoyingly talented and always enjoyable; Pete Firman is one of the best and most bankable magicians working today.”
**** The British Comedy Guide “Worlds apart from the old style cheesy magician…he pulls off being very funny whilst performing a series of very impressive tricks.”
**** Hairline “Each trick is more amazing than the next…Firman easily wins the title of being everyone’s favourite magician.”
If you missed him in Edinburgh you can catch Pete as he tours the country this October in ‘Jokes & Tricks – 2010 Tour.’
