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BIO

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).

Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Illusions
 
[West End, 2025]
Illusions
 
[West End, 2025]
Illusions
 
[West End, 2025]
Illusionist
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Visual Effects
Illusions Design
 
[West End, 2024]
Visual Effects Designer
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Illusions
 
[West End, 2023]
illusions design & visual effects
 
[West End, 2023]
Illusions
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Illusions
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Illusions
 
[West End, 2022]
ILLUSION & MAGIC
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Illusions
 
[West End, 2021]
Illusion Designer
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Illusions Designer[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Illusion Designer
 
[West End, 2018] [Replacement]
Illusions[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Illusions and Magic Associate
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Illusions
 
[West End, 2017]
Illusions
 
[West End, 2016]
International Illusions & Magic Associate
 
[West End, 2006]
Production Stage Manager
 
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Illusion Designer
 
[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

Videos

News


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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 
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 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
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
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
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!
Photos: THE BFG is Now Playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025

All new production photos have been released for The BFG, based on the novel by Roald Dahl and directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director, Daniel Evans. Check out the photos here!
Royal Shakespeare Theatre Unveils First Look At THE BFG 12-Foot Giant Puppet
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company, Chichester Festival Theatre, and the Roald Dahl Story Company have released a first-look image of the BFG puppet ahead of the upcoming stage adaptation of THE BFG.
Photos: BALLET SHOES At National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

The National Theatre has released first look photos of the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.
Review: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY at Ahmanson Theatre
by Harker Jones - Nov 18, 2025

Chris Fisher’s illusions are the ace in the hole for this production. It’s astonishing what can be done live on stage these days, but the effects in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY will blow your mind.
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

Paranormal Activity officially opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, November 14. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!
2:22 A GHOST STORY Returns to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

The new cast members for the 2026 UK tour of the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 A GHOST STORY have been announced, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in 2026.

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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