THE most dangerous show the West End has ever seen will launch its inaugural UK tour at Mayflower Theatre next week.

Impossible features the world's greatest illusionists live on stage in a magic spectacular that will thrill and amaze audiences of all ages.

Fusing death-defying stunts, technological trickery, grand stage illusions and close-up magic in a fast-paced breath-taking performance, Impossible reinvents the biggest illusions in history.

Audiences should prepare to be baffled as the ground-breaking show brings together world-class performers showing off a stunning range of magical artistry.

The cast includes Winchester born magician Ben Hart, who tests the limits of illusion, including decapitation, vanishing and levitation. At the age of 16, he won the Magic Circle's Young Magician of the Year Award and his most recent show The Vanishing Boy sold out. He also stars in BBC3's Killer Magic.

Grand Illusionist Josephine Lee is one of the fastest in the business, breaking the world record for the highest number of illusions performed in five minutes with the world-renowned Hans Klok.

Daredevil and TV escapologist Jonathan Goodwin will have audiences on the edge of their seats as he dices with death on stage. He pushes the limits of possibility with stunts that range from extreme planking to climbing skyscrapers.

Lee Thompson is a sure-fire show-stealer whose trademark trickery bamboozles audiences all over the world, He has entertained on stage, screen and TV for over 25 years, starring in shows for Cirque du Soleil. From physical comedy, misdirection and stylish sleight-of hand, he'll have you flummoxed.

South London street conjurer and break-dancing master Magical Bones is considered the world's best hip-hop magician. Starting out as a dancer for the likes of Madonna and the Black Eyed Peas, Bones has since turned his attention to wowing the public with expert sleight-of-hand.

Clear your mind before award-winning mind reading specialist Chris Cox gets his hands on it! Chris stars in BBC3's Killer Magic, bewildering audiences with his unique mind reading talent. Illusion consultant for The Bodyguard, he has flummoxed audiences on stages across the country and continues to control minds in his sell-out tour Fatal Distraction.

Impossible runs from Wednesday to Saturday. Tickets: 023 8071 1811 or visit mayflower.org.uk.