The show, created and performed by Magic Circle magicians Christopher Howell and Desireé Kongerød (aka Norvil & Josephine).
It has been announced that Rabbits Out of the Hat is set to embark on a UK tour this year, opening at Jackson’s Lane on the 10th May, touring until the 25th July.
Created and performed by Magic Circle magicians, Christopher Howell and Desireé Kongerød, also known as Norvil & Josephine, this whimsical vaudevillian musical magic show blends breathtaking illusions with showstopping songs, comedy and circus skills.
The show is set in 1905 and follows the formidable magician, Norvil and his sister, the dutiful assistant Josephine; but when Josephine discovers the suffragette movement, she becomes determined to rewrite the rules. What ensues is a comic battle of wills that challenges both siblings to confront who they truly are.
Performers and creators Christopher Howell and Desireé Kongerød have performed together internationally since 2006, appearing at venues including The Magic Castle in Hollywood, the Wintergarten in Berlin and theatres across the UK.
Rabbits Out of the Hat features music by by New York composer Micah Young (Fun Home, Young Vic; Chicago, Ambassador Theatre), with direction from Martin McDougall (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, LucasFilm Ltd; The Crown, Netflix) and Abigail Dooley (Enter the Dragons and Witch Hunt, A&E Comedy; The Magic of Christmas, NEC).
Meanwhile, the creative team behind the production also includes: comedy writer Susan Earl (The Mitchell and Webb Situation, BBC; So Awkward, BBC), renowned clowning specialist Ira Seidenstein (The Madness of King Lear, The Garage International; Comedia Toto, Bagni di Lucca Arts Festival), and Las Vegas Grandmaster magician Jeff McBride (Celebracadabra, VH1; Masters of Illusion, CW Network) as magic consultant.
Co-creators, Christopher Howell and Desireé Kongerød comment: “On the surface, Rabbits Out of the Hat is a feel-good Vaudevillian romp full of gobsmacking magic and variety acts presented by the brother-sister duo Norvil & Josephine. While many magic shows stop at the spectacle, the real surprise here is the comical struggles of the two characters fighting to find their own voices in a world that demands they stick to the script. Though set in 1905, their journey resonates deeply today as a timely exploration of agency and identity. Crucially, this narrative depth never slows the pace; it’s a high-energy celebration that sends audiences of all ages out with a skip in their step.”
To find out more about the show and where it is touring to visit: https://norvilandjosephine.com/rabbits-out-of-the-hat