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Edinburgh International Magic Festival is an annual arts festival that celebrates magic. Founded in 2010, it produces the UK’s largest magic event, has consulted for the National Theatre of Scotland. Our mission is to promote magic as an art form, to provide a platform for the Scottish artists’ development and to attract a wider range of people into the arts.
MagicFest
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MagicFest
4M ago
Close-Up Magic at The Joker & The Thief
The Joker & The Thief
Duration: 2:00 hr
Ages: 18+ (No under 18s)
Tickets: FREE!
Thur 21 Dec 20:00
Enjoy astonishing close-up magic at The Joker & The Thief pub with resident magician Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists.
Tim brings his brand of Chicago style bar magic to the Joker & Thief EVERY THURSDAY EVENING from 8pm.
Join him for a MagicFest Special for evening drinks and delightful deception at this hidden gem of a pub at the top of Leith Walk. Magic at your table anytime from 8pm ..read more
MagicFest
4M ago
Cameron Gibson: Street Magic Masterclass
BOOK NOW 28 Dec For Ages 12-18
BOOK NOW 29 Dec For Ages 18+
BOOK NOW 30 Dec for Open Age 10+
Wonder & Co
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Ages: varies depending on session
Tickets: £20 / £20 CONC/ £20 CHILD
Thur 28 Dec 09:30
Fri 29 Dec 09:30
Sat 30 Dec 09:30
Spend a morning with professional magician Cameron Gibson (Illusionarium, Toronto & Magic Immersive, Chicago) where you’ll gain hands-on experience in simple yet mind-blowing magic that you can do!
By the end of this masterclass, you’ll have mastered tricks with everyday objects that y ..read more
MagicFest
4M ago
Richard Wiseman: The world's greatest card trick and other mysteries
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Scottish Storytelling Centre
Duration: 40 mins
Ages: 12+
Tickets: £7 / £6 CONC/ £6 CHILD
Thur 28 Dec 16:00
Fri 29 Dec 13:00 & 16:00
The world’s greatest card trick was invented in 1942. Over the years it has been performed by many famous magicians, amazed and astounded millions of people, and made Winston Churchill late for Parliament. In this intimate show, a small group of people join magician Professor Richard Wiseman as he reveals the unknown genius behind the trick, demonstrates other jaw dro ..read more
MagicFest
4M ago
Vincent Gambini: Out of thin air
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Wonder & Co
Duration: 30 mins
Ages: 14+
Tickets: £8 / £7 CONC/ £7 CHILD
Thur 28 Dec 12:00
Fri 29 Dec 12:00
Sat 30 Dec 12:00
“‘Out of thin air’ brings together new poetic illusions by Vincent Gambini. Sitting at a table with a deck of cards, the magician takes us backstage into how shows are made, what magic might be, and what holds the universe together (maybe).
There are stories about magicians at magic conventions, an attempt at presenting a show in which nothing happens, and magic poems about none other than you, the spectator ..read more
MagicFest
4M ago
KeVIN QUANTUM: Edinburgh Magic
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Waldorf Astoria: The Caledonian
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins
Ages: 12+
Tickets: £30 – £55
Wed 20 Dec 18:00 and 20:30
Book Now
** If performance shows as SOLD OUT additional tickets may also be bought at bookwhen.com/kevinquantum **
An Intimate and astonishing performance of magic in enchanting surrounds.
Unlock hidden Edinburgh and enjoy magic that’s fooled the greatest minds associated with the city, from Harry Houdini to King Charles. Amazing moments tied to the secret stories hidden in the cobbles and closes of the capital.
Objects fl ..read more
MagicFest
4M ago
Gary Dunn: Jokes & Tricks
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Scottish Storytelling Centre
Duration: 50 mins
Ages: 5+
Tickets: £12 / £10 CONC/ £10 CHILD
Thur 28 Dec 10:45 and 12:15
Gary Dunn, one of Scotland’s favourite family entertainers, returns to MagicFest for another show filled with mad magic and stupid jokes!
After the sell-out success of his show at the Glasgow Comedy Festival, Gary is coming to Edinburgh this December to amaze, astound and perhaps make you wee a little too! (Please bring spare pants – just in case!).
★★★★★ “My Mum – Five Stars
” This magic ROCKS! ” – Glasgow Herald
“Gary i ..read more
MagicFest
4M ago
Gary James: Wonderland
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Scottish Storytelling Centre
Duration: 50 mins
Ages: 7+
Tickets: £12 / £10 CONC/ £10 CHILD
Wed 27 Dec 10:45 and 12:15
Enjoy a fast-paced family-friendly show with jaw-dropping magic inspired by wide-eyed childhood memories and a career in entertainment.
In WONDERLAND Gary captures the excitement and mystery from his childhood visits to the legendary Lothian Road store by the same name. Who’d have thought that family trips to this shop as a child would have inspired a life in entertainment?
With countless TV appearances under his belt, Gary even m ..read more
MagicFest
4M ago
Tricky Ricky: Festive Funtime
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Scottish Storytelling Centre
Duration: 50 mins
Ages: 4+
Tickets: £12 / £10 CONC/ £10 CHILD
Fri 29 Dec 10:45 & 12:15
Sat 30 Dec 10:45 & 12:15
After sell-out performances last year, the Trickster returns with some more festive fun and lots of his puns in this “Festive Funtime Show” starring Jingles the Reindeer.
Also appearing is his mischievous rabbit Sonny the Bunny bringing his usual madness and mayhem.
Prepare to be amused and amazed in this fast paced and chaotic magic show It’s cabaret for kids and childish-grown-ups too!
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4M ago
Elliot Bibby: The Best Of Bibby
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Scottish Storytelling Centre
Duration: 55 mins
Ages: 10+
Tickets: £14 / £12 CONC/ £12 CHILD
Wed 27 Dec 18:00
Thur 28 Dec 18:00
Fri 29 Dec 18:00
Sat 30 Dec 18:00
After a COMPLETE SELL OUT at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the Insane Magic boys, Elliot is back with a solo hour of magic. Bringing the best he has to offer, from 10 years of professional shows.
Elliot has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe for 10 years running, created viral videos for the BBC and won the Australian Fringe World Weekly Comedy Award.
He will be showc ..read more