For over the past decade Brendon Peel has been bringing his world class illusions and entertainment to the stages of the National Arts Festival, and this year is his milestone 15th consecutive year performing at the Festival! In this special year prepare to witness the now world-famous mentalism and magic of Brendon Peel in his brand-new spellbinding illusion show, ALAKAZAM!
You have seen him WOW in AWARD WINNING and SOLD OUT shows at the festival over the years including his Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award winning show, 'IMPOSSIBLE!' and more recently with his Standard Bank Ovation Award winning show 'Illusionarium' among many other TOP SELLING magic shows at the Festival of all time!
Over the years, Brendon Peel has only grown from strength to strength and has achieved success to astronomical heights in the form of being witnessed by over 100 Million people worldwide on TV shows such as, 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us', 'Britain's Got Talent', 'Got Talent: ALL STARS', 'Magic Caught On Camera', 'The WOW Factor', and many mainstream TV news shows around the world!
ALAKAZAM! is a show filled with unique storytelling with interwoven moments of unbelievable magic, mentalism and illusion, all wrapped up with Brendon Peel's signature witty humour that has kept audiences engaged and entertained for 15 years running.
Brendon Peel's shows are always guaranteed to be a hit with audiences of all ages. Whether you’re young or old, you can enjoy the mind boggling magic of Brendon Peel. We all know the magic words, but now it is time to see what this magic word can do live on stage in Brendon Peel's premier of ALAKAZAM!
Production Credits
Written & directed by: Brendon Peel
About the Artists
Brendon Peel is not just an illusionist—he is a force of nature in the world of magic and mentalism. With over 15 years of headline performances at the National Arts Festival, Peel has become the undisputed best-selling magician in the festival’s history. His shows consistently break attendance records, receive standing ovations, and sell out night after night. There is no denying his magnetic stage presence and masterful command of the mind.
Peel’s career is packed with accolades that speak for themselves: he is part of the only African magic act to ever fool Penn & Teller on their hit TV show Fool Us, a feat that stunned audiences around the globe. He’s gone viral on Britain’s Got Talent, starred in Got Talent All Stars, and been featured on Magic Caught on Camera on the Travel Channel. He’s been recognized in Forbes as one of the best entertainers on the continent and has headlined internationally aboard the world’s most prestigious cruise ships—including NCL Viva and the groundbreaking Sun Princess.
His trophy shelf includes awards as a producer as well as a performer including the Standard Bank Ovation Award (2022 and 2024), the Silver Ovation Award (the highest ever awarded to a magic show), and Entertainer of the Year three times. Corporate clients like Coca-Cola, Oracle, and VW trust him to deliver jaw-dropping moments at high-stakes events worldwide.
Despite his global fame, Peel returns every year to the National Arts Festival—not for the spotlight, but for the love. It's where his career began, and his deep passion for the festival remains unwavering. No matter how many countries he tours or how many stages he conquers, the Makhanda stage is home.
Brendon Peel is in globally high demand—he’s defining what it means to be a magician in the modern world.
Publicity Info
- Venue: Princess Alice
- Location: Princess Alice Hall
- Ticket price: ZAR 100.00
- Programme type: The Fringe
- Genre: Illusion & Magic
- Duration: 50 minutes
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Ages:
ALL AGES
