Raymond Crowe

Raymond Crowe is called THE UNUSUALIST for good reason – there is no other performer like him. His innovative, fresh approach delights audiences both intimate and grand.

The label “UNUSUALIST” was given to Raymond from his audiences, as a multi skilled performer, he didn’t fit into the standard descriptions of just a Magician, a Ventriloquist, a Mime, a Physical Comedian, a Hand Shadow Artist… It was like watching many performers in one – he was Unusual. With his warm sense of humour, contemporary approach and highly skilled traditional techniques, Raymond Crowe invites us to impart on a journey that transcends belief in his Cabaret Show.

The popularity of Ray Crowe amongst his peers and audience is such that he was invited to become the first-ever Australian Magician to be on the now famous NBC TV special – ‘Worlds Greatest Magic’. This 4th annual TV special was filmed before a live audience at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and includes what are considered to be the 20 greatest magicians in the world! The show was viewed by over 20 million people worldwide.

Ray Crowe was also a featured act for the toughest audience in the world – Ray received a standing ovation from 3000 magicians at the World Magic Convention 2003.

In his live show we see Raymond and his self-inflicted magic sprinkled with witty, charming comedy, fun audience interaction, participation and a sleigh of hand manoeuvres that have to be seen to be believed.

The show is a collage of Ray’s most sought-after sketches that have amazed audiences both grand and intimate throughout the world.

Ray’s unique brand of entertainment includes a fine understanding of the art of ventriloquism, which when tempered with Ray’s gentle, good nature lets his ‘volunteers’ become the stars of the show.

The show would not be complete without what has now become his signature farewell piece – ‘The Shadows’. It is one of Ray’s most outstanding works and often literally has the audience laughing in tears.