Steven Frayne is one of the UK’s best-loved entertainers who made magic cool again. You might know him better as Dynamo, a self-described working-class hero who wowed the world with his how’d-he-do-that tricks. He found international fame quicker than you can shuffle a pack of cards but in recent years, he’s put his alter ego to rest – literally – in search of a more authentic self. Frayne’s knack for inventive tricks remains intact – though we’re still waiting to hear whether he can magic Fleetwood Mac back together again for a secret set this year. He’ll be answering your questions live at Glastonbury’s Astrolabe theatre, from noon on Saturday 28 June, with the Guardian’s Zoe Williams.
When he started performing on Richard and Judy’s TV show in the early 00s, Bradford-born Frayne captured the nation’s imagination with his unglitzy style. This was down-to-earth street magic – not a white glove in sight. His breakthrough came with TV series Dynamo: Magician Impossible, which ran for four seasons from 2011-2014, and turned millions into illusion-hungry fans. Stunts became Frayne’s signature move; memorable ones included that time he walked on water (across the Thames), or levitated above a skyscraper (London’s Shard). He became the first magician to headline London’s O2 Arena, toured the world and became the closest thing magic had to a rock star.
