Fringe preview: Griffin & Jones

Magicians Griffin & Jones will be performing both their show Homemade Miracles and a Victorian Seance at the Guildford Fringe this year. William Gadsby Peet asks after the art of contacting the other side

  • What made you want to become magicians?

It was either 100hrs community service or become professional magicians, so we chose the latter. Some days we regret that decision. Also, we are both naturally shifty people, so nothing delights us more than pulling the wool over an audience’s eyes

  • Greatest magician of all time (other than yourselves, of course)?

That is too hard a question to answer with just one name as there have been countless legends in magic who all excel in their own way. But in our opinion the greatest performing magician in the world right now is Derren Brown. He is doing things that are head and shoulders above the rest.

  • You’re leading a Victorian séance, are you actually expecting to get through to the other side?

Absolutely 100%. We have contacted the other side many times before and we will do again. The seance shows are different every time we do them and are always a chilling experience.

  • Anyone in particular you’ll be trying to contact?

That is a closely guarded secret between ourselves and our audience. You'll just have to come and find out.

  • Favourite magic trick…

It's like asking a guitarist what their favourite note is! But a magic trick we have both been very fond of for many years was performed by one of our heroes, Tom Mullica. It's difficult to describe the entire routine but it ends with him swallowing 12 lit cigarettes at once. It has to be seen to be believed.

Griffin & Jones perform Homemade Miracles at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on July 14. For more information and to book tickets, visit: guildfordfringefestival.com

The magical duo will also be conducting a Victorian Seance at The Keep Pub on July 22. For more information and to book tickets, visit: guildfordfringefestival.com

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