Lee Thompson

As a professional Theatrical Pickpocket for over 30 years, Lee Thompson, is a member of the Inner Magic Circle (MIMC) with Gold Star, the highest live-performance award. Only 300 magicians world-wide are awarded MIMC by the president of The Magic Circle himself.

After being head hunted by world-renowned circus producer, Cirque du Soleil to join their Kooza show, Lee appeared as the headline act and the show’s only non-scripted, interactive physical comedy character. During his time in the production, he performed 1,700 shows for more than 8 million people.

Since then, Lee has been booked to create and perform comedy pickpocket characters for the fine dining theatre show, Mugler Follies Paris and Impossible World Tour.

As the master of his craft and a born entertainer, Lee develops and writes shows and performances to suit the venue or client’s requirements. From simple mix and mingle in the audience, to themed and costumed shows that set a stage alive while incorporating clever audience participation.

Lee can be seen in action pickpocketing for the Virgin Media-02 viral campaign and also as part of the immersive entertainment for Bombay Sapphire Gin, a multi-award winning show, The Grand Journey, which toured for 3 Months, 5 Countries, 6 Cities, 96 shows.

Offstage, he has also been a pickpocket consultant on Disney+ series, A Thousand Blows, written by Stephen Graham.

Lee Thompson doesn’t just offer a set routine of magic, he's versatile and can include "meet and greet" magic, mingling with guests and performing astonishing tricks of the mind

Ultimately, Lee can customise his act to the desired time frame and space restrictions bringing a wildly interactive fusion of magic and circus arts to your Wedding or Corporate Event, giving your guests amazing memories to talk about for years to come.

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