Steven Frayne, the magician formerly known as Dynamo, has expressed his gratitude to the NHS for saving his career. Frayne, who suffers from both Crohn's disease and arthritis, said that the pain in his joints had become so severe that he could not even hold a pack of cards.

However, with the help of the NHS, Frayne was able to manage his health and return to performing. He has since started a new show under his real name, which he describes as a very personal and intimate experience.

Return to Performing

Frayne's health troubles had compelled him to take a two-year break from his career. After symbolically burying himself alive in a show entitled Dynamo Is Dead, in 2023, Frayne has returned to performing and is currently in the middle of a residency at Underbelly Boulevard Soho in London.

The new show is the first ever that Frayne has done as himself, not as Dynamo, and it incorporates the magic of other people, including audience members. Frayne says that the show is different every single night and allows him to really connect with people.

Earlier this year, Frayne headlined RISE, the opening event to mark the inauguration of Bradford City of Culture, in which he performed to a live audience of 10,000 people. He praised the event, saying that it was very needed and would bring much-needed support to areas of Bradford that have been neglected.