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Chris Fisher is a member of The Magic Circle. He works worldwide as International Illusions & Magic Associate for Harry Potter & The Cursed Child.



Theatre credits as Illusion Consultant include: Peter Gynt (National Theatre), Superhero(Tony Kiser Theater, NY); A Very Very, Very Dark Matter (Bridge Theatre); Company(Gielgud); Julie (National Theatre); Angels in America (National Theatre & Broadway); Macbeth (RSC, Swan Theatre & Barbican); Barnum (Menier Chocolate Factory); The Hypocrite (Hull Truck Theatre/RSC, Swan Theatre); Big The Musical (Plymouth Theatre Royal/Dublin Bord Gáis Theatre); No Man’s Land (Wyndham’s); Into the Woods(Royal Exchange); Here We Go, Treasure Island (National Theatre); Xanadu(Southwark Playhouse); The Skriker (Royal Exchange).

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Productions

The BFG
 
[West End, 2025]
Illusions
Paranormal Activity
 
[West End, 2025]
Illusions
The Hunger Games: On Stage
 
[West End, 2025]
Illusions
The Lion, The Witch and The WardrobeThe Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
 
[West End, 2025]
Illusionist
Stranger Things: The First ShadowStranger Things: The First Shadow
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Visual Effects
Illusions Design
Stranger Things: The First ShadowStranger Things: The First Shadow
 
[West End, 2024]
Visual Effects Designer
Back to the Future: The MusicalBack to the Future: The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Illusions
Stranger Things: The First ShadowStranger Things: The First Shadow
 
[West End, 2023]
illusions design & visual effects
The Time Traveller's WifeThe Time Traveller's Wife
 
[West End, 2023]
Illusions
CompanyCompany
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Illusions
Back to the Future: The MusicalBack to the Future: The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Illusions
The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
 
[West End, 2022]
ILLUSION & MAGIC
CompanyCompany
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Illusions
The Prince of EgyptThe Prince of Egypt
 
[West End, 2021]
Illusion Designer
Back to the Future The MusicalBack to the Future The Musical
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Illusions Designer[Replacement]
SuperheroSuperhero
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Illusion Designer
MacbethMacbeth
 
[West End, 2018] [Replacement]
Illusions[Replacement]
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Illusions and Magic Associate
Angels in AmericaAngels in America
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Illusions
Angels in AmericaAngels in America
 
[West End, 2017]
Illusions
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
 
[West End, 2016]
International Illusions & Magic Associate
CabaretCabaret
 
[West End, 2006]
Production Stage Manager
The Prince of EgpytThe Prince of Egpyt
 
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Illusion Designer
Dr StrangeloveDr Strangelove
 
[West End, ]
Illusions

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play

Chris Fisher, Stranger Things: The First Shadow


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Scenic Design

Chris Fisher, Stranger Things: The First Shadow

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Rialto Chatter: Manhattan Concert Productions Will Bring PRINCE OF EGYPT to Lincoln C Photo
Rialto Chatter: Manhattan Concert Productions Will Bring PRINCE OF EGYPT to Lincoln Center in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026

Manhattan Concert Productions will bring Prince of Egypt, the musical featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Philip Lazebnik, to Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall in February 2027. Learn more here!
Frances Barber to Star in THE PSYCHIC's World Premiere at York Theatre Royal Photo
Frances Barber to Star in THE PSYCHIC's World Premiere at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

York Theatre Royal has announced Frances Barber will star as Rosa in the world premiere of The Psychic, a new play by writing duo Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman. Learn more here!
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Return to the West End Photo
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Return to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Paranormal Activity will return to its Ambassadors Theatre home this August after a brief hiatus, marking a third extension for the hit production. Learn more here!
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends Run at American Conservatory Theater Photo
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends Run at American Conservatory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

A.C.T. has extended Paranormal Activity, an original story based on Paramount Pictures’ terrifying film franchise. James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape the past… but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are.
Broadway's STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to Be Filmed for Netflix Release Photo
Broadway's STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to Be Filmed for Netflix Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026

Broadway's Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the prequel play to the Netflix series, will be filmed this week for a future release on the streamer. Performances from Tuesday, February 10 to Saturday, February 14 have been canceled to accommodate.
Victor de Paula Rocha, Ayana Cymone & More Will Join STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADO Photo
Victor de Paula Rocha, Ayana Cymone & More Will Join STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2026

Get ready, Hawkins. New principal cast  members are getting ready to join the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW as the production begins its second year on Broadway.
Photos: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Theatre Royal Haymarket Photo
Photos: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

New production photos have been released for the new British Musical, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry based on Rachel Joyce’s best-selling novel with music and lyrics by Passenger. CHeck out the photos here!
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL to Play Portland in 2025"26 Broadway Season Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL to Play Portland in 2025"26 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will arrive in Portland as part of the 2025-26 Broadway Season. This spectacular live experience is set for Keller Auditorium from June 16 – 21.
Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Shakespeare Theatre Company Photo
Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Jan 31, 2026

Ghosts are not infrequent in Shakespeare’s work, from the spirits of Hamlet’s father to Banquo in “Macbeth.”  Is that enough of a connection to bring the theatrical creation “Paranormal Activity” to the Shakespeare Theatre Company?
BWW Q&A: Cher Álvarez Talks PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Shakespeare Theatre Company Photo
BWW Q&A: Cher Álvarez Talks PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2026

BroadwayWorld spoke to Cher Álvarez about the upcoming production of Paranoma Activity at Shakespeare Theatre Company, running January 28th through February 7th, 2026.
Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater Photo
Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

A.C.T.'s Toni Rembe Theater has announced the cast for its upcoming production of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. The show, set to captivate audiences with its thrilling narrative, will feature a talented ensemble of actors.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time Photo
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Extends West End Run For a Second Time
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026

A second extension has been announced for the West End premiere of Paranormal Activity, which is now booking through to Saturday 25 April 2026. Learn more here!
Cast Updated For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Shakespeare Theatre Company Photo
Cast Updated For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

​​​​​​​Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced a casting update for Paranormal Activity, an original story based Paramount Pictures' terrifying film franchise—now live on stage. 
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record Photo
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW broke the 9-performance house record at the Marquis Theatre with a gross of $2,510,948.00 for the week ending Sunday, December 28, 2025. 
Video: STRANGER THINGS Star Jamie Campbell Bower Makes Cameo in Broadway Play Photo
Video: STRANGER THINGS Star Jamie Campbell Bower Makes Cameo in Broadway Play
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2025

Watch a video of Jamie Campbell Bower surprising the audience for the final scene of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW for the final scene of the production, reprising his role as “Henry Creel.'
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY to be Presented at A.C.T. in February Photo
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY to be Presented at A.C.T. in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

This February, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will present Paranormal Activity, an original story based on Paramount Pictures’ terrifying film franchise—now unleashed live on stage at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe.
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at the Ambassadors Photo
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at the Ambassadors Theatre?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 16, 2025

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are… Inspired by the iconic, terrifying film series, Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage. What did the critics think?
Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, Ambassadors Theatre Photo
Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, Ambassadors Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 16, 2025

London is a city built on ghosts. Romans, plague pits, abandoned Tube stations and the collective memory of audiences who still shudder about The Woman in Black. There’s even a theatre supposedly inhabited by a ghost dolphin called Flipper.
Full Cast Set For THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY Photo
Full Cast Set For THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

The full cast has been announced joining the already announced  Mark Addy as Harold Fry, Jenna Russell as Maureen Fry and Noah Mullins as The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
Photos: THE BFG Celebrates Opening Night at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Photo
Photos: THE BFG Celebrates Opening Night at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

The official opening of The BFG was recently held at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Check out photos from the opening celebrations here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Chris Fisher been nominated for?

Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Stranger Things: The First Shadow and Outstanding Scenic Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

What awards has Chris Fisher won?

Chris Fisher has won the Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Scenic Design award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

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