His reputation in the magic world is among the very best. I'd recommend him unreservedly.
Derren Brown
Thought by many to be the best Comedy Magician in the UK today, John Archer was the first man to fool Penn & Teller in their ITV show, hosted by Jonathan Ross.
John Archer is a past winner of ‘The Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year’. He has spent 30 plus years entertaining audiences all over the World. This includes regular tours to entertain British troops serving overseas.
In 2019 John appeared on Britain’s Got Talent where he reached the Semi-Finals.
In February 2000 John took part in The British magical Championships and was awarded ‘British Magical Champion of Comedy.’ In November 2002 at ‘The Magic Circle Awards Banquet’ John was promoted to ‘Member of the Inner Magic Circle – with gold star’ and was awarded ‘The Carlton Comedy Award’ for outstanding use of Comedy and Magic. The Magic Circle Stage Magician of The Year was awarded to John in 2008.
John appeared on ITV’s ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’ show, hosted by Jonathan Ross. John was the first man to fool Penn & Teller and won a trip to Las Vegas to perform with them at The Rio Hotel. In 2013 The show ‘Help My Supply Teacher is Still Magic’ written and starring John, won a BAFTA at the Children’s BAFTA Awards.
International appearances include France, Spain, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, USA, Curacao, Venezuela, South Africa, Japan, Kosovo, Oman, Philippines, Cyprus, Malasia, Afghanistan, Malta, The Falklands and The Seychelles.
“You could put John Archer anywhere and he would kill an audience”
PENN JILLETTE – Penn & Teller
“John Archer will blow your mind. He is the funniest man I know. Seeing him perform is guaranteed to be one of the best experiences of your life!” DYNAMO
“Powerful and incredibly entertaining”
EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
“John Archer is charming, disarming and easy to like”
THE SCOTSMAN