Magical Katrina in a black catsuit and red wig, reaching up in front of a steel vault door
Press Kit · Classified
FILE: MK-26SUBJECT: Magical KatrinaSTATUS: Definitely not a spy

I Am Not a Spy. This Is a Magic Show.

A one-woman comedic noir magic and mentalism show starring Magical Katrina. Winner of the Take the Stage Award at the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

★ Winner · Take the Stage AwardHollywood Fringe 2026, presented by Theatre 68 Arts Complex
Nominee · Adelaide Fringe AwardHollywood Fringe 2026
Featured International ActMelbourne Magic Festival 2026
Mission briefing

About the show

Picture a classic spy film, then make it funnier, stranger and much more magical. Swap the gadgets for a deck of cards, the interrogations for mind reading, and add a lot more lipstick and far fewer double agents.

Let’s be clear from the start: this is a magic show. Magical Katrina is not a spy. She doesn’t know why people keep bringing that up.

I Am Not a Spy. This Is a Magic Show. is a one-woman comedic noir show built on sleight of hand, mind reading, escape work and a story that unfolds as you watch. The audience are fellow delegates at “SpyCon.” Volunteers end up on stage. Thoughts get read. Escapes happen. Predictions land with unsettling accuracy. A ticking time bomb may or may not make an appearance. (It’s fake. The red wire is fake too. Everyone’s fine.)

The “classified files” are props. The “agents” are audience volunteers. The predictions that are a little too accurate are stagecraft. Probably.

The show started as a 20-minute experiment at The Magic Circle in London and has grown into a full 90-minute theatrical production. It has now played on two continents, won an award and been covered by international press.

Intercepted transmissions

What critics & audiences said

Magical Katrina is the future of magic.

Micah Cover, Hollywood Fringe certified reviewer

10/10 magic show! Prepare to be dazzled.

Jason Pollak, Hollywood Fringe certified reviewer

Consider this your invitation to accept this mission.

Mike Reyes, Mike Check

High stakes magic!

TJ Gaza

She does her own stunts! And magic!

Alex Messick

Delightful, hilarious, entertaining and magical!

Lexi Sloan

If Johnny English was a female magician.

Albie Selznick

What a fun magic show, that is more than a magic show.

Shar Mayer
Mission log

Where the show has been

  1. Chapter 1May 15, 2026

    The Magic Circle · London

    The first 20 minutes debuted in front of an audience of magicians at the world-famous society founded in 1905, where Katrina is a member. A fitting start in the city of secret services, trench coats and rain-slicked streets.

  2. Chapter 2May 25, 2026

    Valley Magic Mondays · Los Angeles

    Twenty new minutes were tested on live audiences, with jokes sharpened and pacing tuned until every reveal hit.

  3. Chapter 3June 2026

    Hollywood Fringe Festival · World premiere

    The full 45-minute show premiered at the Madnani Theater. The run was extended by popular demand to nine performances.

    ★ Winner: Take the Stage AwardNominee: Adelaide Fringe Award
  4. Chapter 4July 7–11, 2026

    Melbourne Magic Festival · Australia

    A five-night run as a featured international act in the Cardini Cabaret at Arrow on Swanston, at the largest magic festival in the Southern Hemisphere. The Age interviewed Katrina before opening night.

Field reports

Reviews

Mike Check · Review

“Magical Katrina delivers a playful and inventive magic show that is easy to recommend and even easier to enjoy. Clever, charming, and full of surprises, it is the kind of Fringe experience that reminds you why it is worth taking a chance on something new.”

Mike Reyes · Read the full review ↗

“A fast-paced one-person show that masterfully blends magic, comedy, and espionage. Katrina actively engages the audience and delivers one surprise after another. Highly recommend this clever, crowd-pleasing show that is well worth investigating. We left entertained, amazed, and still wondering: is she actually a spy.”

Adam Chiarella

“Katrina’s instinct for audience interaction is razor sharp. She chose her participants well and improvised brilliantly with them. I was howling laughing!!”

Alex Dederian

“It’s tremendously well-written: not just tying the magic together, but to do so completely on-theme and while weaving a consistent and engaging storyline? Unreal!”

Brett Moore

“Magical Katrina’s greatest superpower is not only her prodigious talent as a magician, but the warmth she brings to the stage. She never makes the audience feel foolish for being amazed.”

Mike Reyes, Mike Check

“You can tell that Katrina is more than just a magician. She’s an actress, storyteller, and physical comedian at that. I genuinely have no idea how she did any of what she did.”

Deva Holliday

“An absolutely thrilling magical spy adventure with insane illusions, clever storytelling, comedic banter, and fun interactions with the audience. Our show was sold out, so make sure you see this before it’s gone!”

Laura Wiley

“The tricks were great, the pacing was strong, and the audience interaction really stood out in the best way. I especially loved her banter with the audience; it made everything feel alive and spontaneous.”

Sam Ditto

“Probably the best thing I’ve seen at the Fringe. No, definitely the best thing I’ve seen. We are still talking about it this morning.”

Rob G.

“A satisfying combination of magic, comedy, surprise, and warmth. Magical Katrina is confident, charming, and amusing. This show will lift you up.”

Monica L.

More audience reviews from the Hollywood run are on the Hollywood Fringe show page ↗

Surveillance photos

Production photos

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Poster & key art

From the mission log

Audience review cards

Review: “Great character – frazzled spy magicianne with super tricks, and a really fun romantic plot element! A truly one-of-kind show! If Jonny English was a female magician.” – Albie Selznick The reviews are in: “Katrina delivers a playful and inventive magic show that is easy to recommend and even easier to enjoy.” – Mike Reyes Review: “High stakes magic!” – TJ Gaza Review: “Probably the best thing I’ve seen at the Fringe. No, definitely the best thing I’ve seen.” – Rob G. Review: “A fantastic show, very on-theme. It’s tremendously well-written.” – Brett Moore Review: “What a fun magic show, that is more than a magic show.” – Shar Mayer Review: “This was a highlight of the Fringe Festival for me! A unique show unlike anything I’d ever seen before.” – Anonymous Review: “She does her own stunts! And magic!” – Alex Messick Review: “Katrina’s instinct for audience interaction is razor sharp. I was howling laughing!!” – Alex Dederian Review: “Weaving a consistent and engaging storyline? Unreal!” – Brett Moore Review: “A fast-paced one-person show that masterfully blends magic, comedy, and espionage.” – Adam Chiarella The reviews are in: “It was really exciting to see magic woven into a compelling storyline like that!” – Sam Ditto Review: “This show is entertaining and delightful! Magical Katrina is confident, charming, and amusing.” – Monica L. Review: “I love that she broke the fourth wall inside of the world she created.” – Deva Holliday Review: “Prepare to be dazzled! An absolutely thrilling magical spy adventure.” – Laura Wiley

Need live production stills, a poster file or the show logo? Email info@magicalkatrina.com.

Magical Katrina in a red gown
Agent profile

About Magical Katrina

Magical Katrina is a world-traveling magician, mentalist and speaker. Not a spy. Her style is theatrical, sharp and interactive: a mix of drama, mystery and whimsy, backed by serious magic chops.

She has performed in 25 countries, toured with Champions of Magic, and appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion and Blippi. She starred alongside Chappell Roan in the “Red Wine Supernova” music video. Her client list reads like a spy trying to sound impressive (but they’re all real): Formula 1, Porsche, Prada, Ritz-Carlton, Google, Meta and OpenAI. She is a member of The Magic Circle in London and has six awards on the shelf. None of them are for spying.

Program bio · approx. 50 words

Magical Katrina (Katrina Kroetch) is an award-winning magician and mentalist who has performed in 25 countries and appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Masters of Illusion. A member of The Magic Circle in London, she wrote and stars in I Am Not a Spy. This Is a Magic Show. She is not a spy.

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Bring the mission to your stage

For theaters, festivals and presenters: the show is available as a 45-minute festival or cabaret set, or as a full 90-minute two-act evening. Press tickets and interviews can be arranged on request.

Available formats45 minutes (festival / cabaret)90 minutes with intermission (theater)

If this show really had anything to do with spies, which it totally does not, putting the details online would be an extremely poor decision.