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Lewis Fuller – Ungentlemanly Conduct

 
Lisa Simonis Review by Lisa Simonis 3 Published: 11 Aug 2024 Gilded Balloon Patter House Show Dates: 31 Jul 2024-25 Aug 2024

Lewis Fuller’s Ungentlemanly Conduct promises a lively evening filled with daring and flirtatious displays of magic and talent.

Daring and flirtatious displays of magic and talent

However, as I walked out of the show, I was left a bit puzzled about what it was truly about. Rating Lewis Fuller’s Ungentlemanly Conduct is challenging because the performance encompasses so many different genres, each with its own unique appeal.

Fuller’s show is a unique blend of gangster movie flair, magic, pickpocketing, and a touch of hopeless romance, all spiced up with impressive singing. The show is an energetic and thrilling ride with an unpredictable quality. Without a doubt, the magic is dazzling. I was called up on stage, and Fuller asked to borrow my watch. To my distress, he placed it in a handkerchief and smashed it repeatedly on the table. I thought I’d have a heart attack, but then he produced my watch, safe and sound, from a locked box. I was left speechless and in awe.

However, as it stands, the balance between the singing, comedy, and storytelling somewhat detracts from the magic, leading to pacing issues. While the musical numbers are very entertaining and the subplot of gangster culture adds an interesting dimension—reminiscent of a Guy Ritchie film—the contrast with the more romantic aspects can be jarring. This show is very much a work in progress, but it’s one to keep an eye on.

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Suits, smiles and side-splitting shenanigans! Are you ready for the ultimate triple threat of magic, music and comedy? Debuting this year at Edinburgh Fringe is a world-renowned performer Lewis Fuller who brings you his all new stage spectacle that will leave you breathless with wonder, humming with joy and laughing until your cheeks ache. Don't miss out on this unforgettable fusion of talent and charisma!