Tommy Cooper the man they called the “King of Comedy”. Tommy past away on our screen live at the Royal Variety show 1984. That day comedy and magic lost a great ambassador to the arts, and the public lost a fantastic entertainer.

Now 20 years or more later Neil Stroud has brought back the magic and comedy of that great man Tommy Cooper in this fantastic new tribute show “Almost Magic”. The show was launched for Children in Need in Hereford in 2005, and raised awarness and lots of money for the charity. The show featured Neil as Tommy performing some of his great sketches. And the Cooperettes supplied by the Dolloway Dancers. The show was a hit and has been performed across the country ever since at corporate functions and private events. The show features Tommy’s theme tune “The Sheikh of Araby” as performed many times by the great man, with comedy. As well as Tommy’s most loved magic like Bottle, Glass, Glass, and Bottle. Spoon Jar, Mr Marvel the mind reading Duck and the Celebrity Prediction to name but a few. And those famous groaner jokes that only Tommy could get away with like;

Throughout our marriage, my wife has always stood by my side. She had to.
We've only got one chair.

My back is killing me. I've strained it. I was playing piggy-back, with my little boy, and I fell off.

I went to the doctor the other day, I said I've broke my leg in three places. He said, 'Don't go to those places.'

I hurt my arm. I went to the Doctors to get it mended. After, I asked the Doctor if when it’s mended could I play the piano.
He said yes. I said, 'that’s funny I couldn't play it before.'

Just before the show the producer took me to one side. And left me there. He said, 'How do you feel tonight?' I said, 'A bit funny' - 'Well get out there before it wears off.'

A policeman stopped me the other night, he taps on the window of the car and says: 'Would you please blow into this bag,
Sir' I said: 'What for, Officer?' He says, 'My chips are too hot.'

This show is for young and old a like and is a must for any Tommy Cooper Fan. The Show runs for 45 minutes to an hour. Or have the split show x2 half an hour shows both of Tommy or Tommy vs. Fizzini show. Half the show (30 mins) as Tommy, and then half the show as Fizzini more modern comedy, magic, juggling and escapology. The split show is 2 shows in one Fizztastic, “Just like that”.

The show comes with a full self contained sound system and lights can be supplied (if required some cost may be involved).

Also enquire about Tommy Coopers close up magic for you event. Imagine Tommy Cooper performing live at your table performing some of your favorite gags and tricks for all your friends and family "Jus like that".

Also ask about the split show?

This show is a fantastic 30 minute show of Tommy Cooper "Almost Magic" followed by another 30 minutes of the Fizzini magic and escapology parlour show. This is a great show because it will cater for everyone young and old, some don't remember Tommy (I know can you believe it) so Tommy Entertains those who remember him and then Fizzini is a fun family show for all, so everyone is happy!!!

Watch the video below, this is footage taken from show recorded throuh 2008 mainly. Enjoy the show it's "Almost Magic" ha ha ha ha

Venues performed

Hereford United Football club, Hereford | Legends Bar, Hereford | Kidderminster Town hall, Kidderminster | Sun Valley fun day, Hereford |Birmingham Bull Ring, Birmingham | Tiger Club | Hippodrome | NEC | Liverpool Marina | The Pyramid | The Blue Showroom | The Commodore Club Homme House | The Manor Hotel| Chas Le Vie Restraunt, Harrogate | NIA & NEC | Caleta de Fuste, Coraleco, Jandia, Las America, Porta Rosario Canary Islands | Majorica | Alacante Spain | Old Trafford FC |

And many private functions…..

Quotes from people who saw the show

“I laughed so hard I spilt my drink……. Tommy lives on. Great show”
Mrs M Reilly, London

“Tommy would be proud of this show, highly recommend “Almost Magic”.
Mr M Campbell, Herefordshire

“I loved Tommy Cooper and I loved this show”
M Davies, Hereford

" Just to say a big thank you for your entertainment at Sarahs party (orcop villiage hall ) every one was amazed, Thanks again . i will recomend you to any one having a party. How did you manage to bend the fork????. " Mrs J Coe

To enquire about possible bookings for the show, click here for a booking date request enquiry.