Geoffrey Durham (born 22 July 1949) is a British comedy magician and actor who was known for many years as "the Great Soprendo".
At the age of ten, he developed an interest in magic and performed occasional shows for friends and relatives.
Durham had previously refused to join the Magic Circle because membership was only open to men, and was instead a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
[4][better source needed] Durham appeared in the 1987 film Wish You Were Here, which starred Emily Lloyd and Tom Bell.
[citation needed] Durham married the writer and comedian Victoria Wood in March 1980, but they separated in October 2002 and were later divorced.