Disability charity praises autistic Nnena Kalu’s ‘long overdue’ Turner Prize win Sense described the 59-year-old’s victory as ‘incredibly significant’. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Myleene Klass on turning pain into power: ‘You can so easily be destroyed by the fire’ The TV host tells Lisa Salmon she turned the pain of miscarriages into positive change and how other celebs have revealed their own struggles to her. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
‘I want to show people their magic’: Steven Frayne AKA Dynamo at Glastonbury festival With his father in jail, Frayn learned tricks to save himself from bullies throwing him in a wheelie bin. After years of ‘hustling’ and Snoop Dogg-endorsed stardom, the magician is paying it forward The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2025
Glastonbury 2025: post your questions for Steven Frayne, the magician formerly known as Dynamo The man who went from Bradford to arena stardom will be in conversation with the Guardian at Glastonbury – post your questions for him below The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025
Charli xcx and Neil Young to Juan Atkins and the Asian underground: what to see at Glastonbury There are more than 3,000 performances to choose between at this year’s giant pan-genre jamboree. From pop A-listers to underground ones-to-watch, here are our picks The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025
I’m on ‘better side’ of my cancer journey, says Charles during Bradford visit The King was speaking to florist Safeena Khan during a visit to the Yorkshire city which has been selected as the UK’s City of Culture. Evening Standard · May 15, 2025
Charles ‘flabbergasted’ by magician during visit to Bradford Bradford-born Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, impressed the King. The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Steven Frayne: Up Close and Magical review – Dynamo unplugged Eschewing the customary conjuror’s hype, Frayne’s new show follows traumatic illness and delivers high excitement in an unusually low key The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025
Magician formerly known as Dynamo ‘could not have performed again without NHS’ The 42-year-old magician was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in his teens and has battled with his health in recent years. Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025
Gavin And Stacey, Andrew Flintoff and The Traitors up for RTS awards The Traitors’ host Claudia Winkleman is nominated. Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2025
Magician Dynamo announces new 47-date London residency under his real name Steven Frayne Fans will get to experience the acclaimed performer’s magic up close when he takes over Underbelly Boulevard Soho Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025
Crowds gather for magical event kickstarting Bradford’s year as City of Culture Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, told the crowd in City Park that he was proud to be from the city. Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025
‘The scale is blowing my mind’: Bradford ready to shift perceptions as city of culture From a spectacular theatrical opening to Afrobeat brass bands via David Hockney and Wallace and Gromit, the city has big plans The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025
Bradford city of culture: five events to look out for in 2025 Music, dance, theatre and even magic on offer, as Dynamo plans ‘Bradford’s equivalent of Olympic opening ceremony’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025 ‘It’s our Olympic opening ceremony’: Dynamo, David Hockney and more unite for Bradford city of culture This year sees the city celebrate its rich, diverse creativity. Magician Dynamo, AKA Steven Frayne, and director Kirsty Housley discuss collaborating to shine a light on the arts of their home city – and offer hints on what to expect
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024 Miracles review – surely they could’ve found a better way to reward charity workers than magic tricks? The magician formerly known as Dynamo performs breathtaking feats to entertain charities, NHS workers and volunteers. Then gives them a present that borders on insulting
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024 TV tonight: startling magic as Dynamo goes back to his roots Steven Frayne stuns with new tricks. Plus: Alison Hammond dons the tinsel to meet some gorgeous pooches. Here’s what to watch this evening
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024 Cultural wellbeing: five shows to see at the start of 2025 Getting out and about to see more plays, shows and galleries may be a good new year resolution
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2024 ‘The UK is invited’: Bradford reveals 2025 City of Culture lineup West Yorkshire city to host magic, music, film and theatre performances celebrating local talent, plus Turner prize
The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2023 Dynamo looks back: ‘Deep inside, I’m still that kid from Bradford, and the pressure of wanting to succeed can get to me’ The magician on being bullied at school, how magic saved him, and the great-grandparents who helped raise him
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023 Dynamo is Dead on Sky Max review: a magician burying himself alive – has TV ever been this tense before? With this dangerous stunt, the magician waved goodbye to his alter-ego
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 Six Feet Under: The troubled history of magicians burying themselves alive As British illusionist Dynamo prepares to bury himself under five tonnes of dirt in the name of magic, Annabel Nugent digs deep into the dark history of similar, sometimes fatal, stunts