Legerdemain

The word 'legerdemain' is derived from a 15th Century French phrase ‘leger de main’ which literally translates as 'light of hand'. It became a replacement for the expression 'sleight of hand' and was used to describe feats of skill, dexterity, or an ability to hide the truth.

Inspired by the parlour entertainments of the 19th century, Legerdemain is a rare and intimate evening of sleight of hand, visual illusion, and theatrical storytelling, performed for a gathering of just 40 guests.

Set within Western House, an historic lace factory in Nottingham, miracles unfold inches from your eyes; cards transform, objects vanish, stories twist, and time itself seems to pause. At the heart of the experience lies not just deception, but wonder: a celebration of impossibility woven with wit, charm, and old-world grace.

Performances last approximately 1 hour, with the show starting at 8PM, but doors open for drinks at the bar from 7.00PM. The bar will be open again after the show for you to grab another drink and discuss the events of the evening.

You may also like the following events from The Curious Cabaret:

• Next Monday, 1st September, 07:15 pm, Originality - a practical workshop for magicians - with Mortenn Christiansen in Beeston
• Next Tuesday, 2nd September, 08:00 pm, The Curious Cabaret @ The Berliner, Beeston in Nottingham
• Next Wednesday, 3rd September, 08:00 pm, The Curious Cabaret @ Cosy Club, Nottingham in Nottingham