# Magic: An Illustrated History

Magic: An Illustrated History at Battersea Arts Centre, Saturday 7 November 2026, 15:00.

- Price: Free
- Venue: Battersea Arts Centre, SW11 5TN London
- With: Jim Dahl
- Get tickets: https://bac.org.uk/whats-on/a-mouthful-of-tongues/book/469096
- Go to page: https://bac.org.uk/whats-on/magic-an-illustrated-history/

![Magic: An Illustrated History](https://noky.io/images/3a5f3757b4ce3fccfbca9ea0e5e18e04172e635127df6987b7e791ea2d128237-1200.webp)

Magic: An Illustrated History is a theatre show combining live vocals, puppetry and illusion to create a shifting, dreamlike narrative. Performer and musician Jim Dahl Presents an oblique history of magic, exploring the conflicting role of the magician as conjuror, raconteur and charlatan. The 50-minute performance is recommended for ages 16 and over and takes place in the venue's Members Library. Jim Dahl Presents is a performer and musician based in Wales whose practice is informed by folklore, music and the uncanny.

## Dates

- Saturday 7 November 15:00 — Battersea Arts Centre
- Saturday 14 November — Battersea Arts Centre

Written by a model, sources: [bac.org.uk](https://bac.org.uk/whats-on/magic-an-illustrated-history/)

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