James Galea
Award-winning magician, writer, and producer
James Galea is an award-winning magician, writer, and producer. He has been creating television and theatre internationally for twenty years.
Constant television appearances, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, TODAY, The Late Late Show, Access Hollywood, his own series Urban Magic and the Discovery Channel series Breaking Magic have seen James in constant demand as a headliner internationally – including seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The World Famous Hollywood Magic Castle, Tropicana Las Vegas and the Sydney Opera House.
James created and co-produced the critically and commercially successful live shows I Hate Rabbits, Lying Cheating Bastard, Best Trick Ever, POOF! Secrets of a Magician, and the world’s first magic supergroup – BAND OF MAGICIANS which had its world premier at Sydney Festival before touring internationally and headlining on the Las Vegas Strip at Tropicana Las Vegas.
James’ signature card trick 673 King Street was a viral hit and was featured on TV’s 50 Greatest Magic Tricks, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Ellen’s Somewhat Special Special.
His series James Galea’s BEST TRICK EVER premiered on ABC and is seen globally. A live version of the show was staged at the Sydney Opera House.
James also co-created/co-wrote a half hour scripted comedy series The Crew’s Ship.