Héctor Mancha "This is Not Magic" Book Now Scottish Storytelling Centre Duration: 60 min  Ages: 12+ Tickets: £14/£12 CONC Tuesday 27 Dec 18:00 Wednesday 28 Dec 18:00 Thursday 29 Dec 18:00 ‘This is Not Magic’ is a show for all human and non-human creatures, with magic tricks, hand shadows, theatrical demonstrations of pickpocketing, comedy AND the explanation of how many of the tricks are done! Héctor Mancha, “World Champion of Magic” (awarded at the triennial ‘magic Olympics’ or F.I.S.M.) is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in card magic, comedy, object manipulation ..read more

"Magic Gift Voucher" Book Now Give a Gift of Magic this Christmas!   Searching for a gift for a friend or relative?   Magic Gift Vouchers can be used for any magic show at the festival and redeemed up until the end of 2023 when purchasing tickets to any MagicFest events sold via our box office.    You will receive an electronic version by email which can be filled in and forwarded to the recipient.   Terms and conditions The gift voucher is not redeemable for cash. Valid until 31 December 20 ..read more

World-class entertainment for adults, families and children Christmas Specials, Hogmanay traditions and Magic School Edinburgh International Magic Festival is back with a mind-blowing programme of shows, events and workshops to bring wonder and fun to the festive season. The only event of its kind in the UK, MagicFest takes place across the city from 17-31 December. It features international stars including Edinburgh’s own Kevin Quantum and Spanish winner of the Magic World Championships, Héctor Mancha. As ever MagicFest, which has been running since 2010, will be packed with illusions, mind ..read more

"Future Magicians" Book Now Scottish Storytelling Centre Duration: 90 mins Ages: 7+ Tickets: £7/£5 CONC Thursday 29 Dec 16:00 Come see the magic stars of the future! Future Magicians is a new MagicFest programme designed to assist young magicians with their performance development. Over the course of eight weeks, up to six student magicians will receive mentorship, guiding them to create a high-quality act lasting around 8 minutes. Mid December young magicians will be invited to a ‘sharing’ to present their work to a group of magicians, comedians and theatre makers who will off ..read more

"Once Upon a Raindrop" Book Now Deaf Action Duration: 30 mins Ages: 1-3 years old Tickets: £11/£5 CHILD Friday 23 Dec 10:00 Friday 23 Dec 11:30 Saturday 24 Dec 10:00 Saturday 24 Dec 11:30 Family, home, belonging. We’ve used these important themes in our lives to create a story, shown through the eyes of a quick-witted, adventurous raindrop! Jump on a parachute with kangaroos in Australia! Participate in a snowball battle with penguins in Antarctica! Race with giraffes in Africa! Travel round the world with us and help our raindrop find her home. ‘Once Upon a Raindrop’ is a funn ..read more

Héctor Mancha "The Magician is Here... You!" Book Now Scottish Storytelling Centre Duration: 55 min  Ages: 6+ Tickets: £14/£12 CONC Tuesday 27 Dec 14:00 Wednesday 28 Dec 14:00 Thursday 29 Dec 14:00  ‘World Champion of Magic’, Héctor Mancha, presents a family friendly show where YOU have to do the magic! For 50 minutes (or more) you will see awesome magic for grownups and for kids where everyone will play a part!!! Based in Madrid, Héctor Mancha is a Spanish magician specialising in comedy, magic, improvisation, kids’ shows, hand shadows, clowning, feeding unicorns and ..read more

"Balloon Twisting Workshop" WITH MAGIC GARETH Book Now Scottish Storytelling Centre Duration: 60 mins Ages: 6-14 years old Tickets: £15 Wednesday 28 Dec 10:30 Please note, children have to be accompanied by an adult for this event (adults don’t require a ticket). Become a balloon-twisting superstar! The Balloon Workshop is a fun and interactive activity where you will learn to bend, twist and create amazing balloon models Taught by professional balloon twister and magician Magic Gareth, you will learn to create the two most famous balloon models: ‘the classic balloon dog’ and ..read more

Tricky Ricky "Me, My Elf & I"​ Book Now Scottish Storytelling Centre Duration: 45 mins Ages: 4+ Tickets: £12/£10 CONC Wednesday 28 Dec 12:15 Thursday 29 Dec 12:15 Friday 30 Dec 12:15 After his sell-out performance last year, the Trickster is returning with his new festive fun show “Me, My Elf and I” starring Eddie Knox – The Elf in the Box! Also appearing is mischievous rabbit Sonny the Bunny bringing his usual madness and mayhem. Four-time winner of Scottish Children’s Entertainer of the year, Tricky Ricky will have you laughing your Christmas socks off in this funny, punn ..read more

Magic Gareth "Magic Eye" Book Now Scottish Storytelling Centre Duration: 45 mins Ages: 5+ Tickets: £12/£10 CONC Thursday 29 Dec 10:30 Friday 30 Dec 10:30 Expect some kick-ass, eye-bending magic and a whole load of nonsense (and balloons)! This brand-new show, from the mind of Magic Gareth, is here to make you laugh and experience live theatre and magic at its very best!   Featuring The Biggest Balloon in the World, ‘Magic Eye’ is a rip-roaring family show for ages 4+. Including games, gifts and a whole load of ‘silly’, this show is guaranteed to fill your audience with gl ..read more

Win Tickets to MagicFest!    Win Tickets to Kevin Quantum: Christmas Special with guests by answering the following question:      What is the name of the Competition that Kevin Quantum’s Christmas Special’s guest Adam Black won two years ago? The Magic Circle: Young Magician of the Year The Magic Circle: Magic book making Competition The Magic Sphere: Close up Magic Competition Name Email Send ..read more