Reading Time: 2 minutesCome for the tricks, stay for the theatre, leave questioning reality There’s something wonderfully childlike about sitting inches away from a magician. You know you’re being deceived, you know there has to be a perfectly logical explanation,…
Reading Time: 4 minutesStep into a world where illusion and storytelling intertwine, and magic becomes something far richer than a sequence of tricks. In Rabbits Out of the Hat, performers Christopher Howell and Desireé Kongerød reimagine the traditional magic show
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis summer at Edinburgh Fringe, Australia’s foremost sleight-of-hand artist and former casino consultant Harry Milas lifts the curtain on the forbidden world of card cheating, deception, and psychological manipulation, for just 30 people at a time in a theatrical experience unlike any other.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIncredible concept that is beautifully executed by a brilliant cast Heka is the latest mind-blowing production by Gandini Juggling, creatively blending juggling, magic and dance to captivate and surprise the audience at every turn. Founded in 1992…
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the stage set up as his attic room above the pub that his parents owned when he was a child, Jamie Allen packed away bits and pieces into boxes, reminiscing on how magic came into his life. It all started with the fisher price magic box and went on to involve all sorts of other books and toys. The first trick involved a Rubik’s cube, playing into the 80s theme and brought surprise and delight to all. Whilst Jamie Allen is a pleasant to watch, I felt this first trick could have had more excitement built up around it, to really entice the audience into the show. It was impressive to see, but I felt there could have been more done with music and staging to make it more shocking as magic is expected to be.
Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you didn’t manage to catch the Pleasance’s sold-out shows in the Scottish capital this Summer, you’re in for a treat! The Pleasance announces 2024 ‘Best of Edinburgh’ autumn season for their Islington home.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is it about magic shows that audiences find so compelling? Is it the flashy presentation, the sparkling costumes, the smart misdirection?
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom the beginning, the audience were rapt as James could not only guess cards picked by audience members, but also described the fascinating underlying psychology, about why people tend to pick the cards that they do. I have no doubt that attendees will be trying this on friends and family, showing off that new-found knowledge at parties to come. Neatly balancing crowdwork with few audience members (and a keen eye to spot those with a lesser imagination, shall we say) with elements that the whole crowd can enjoy, and engagement was very high.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Fringe Stage welcomed Australian throuple Sam, Magnus and Justin with their internationally acclaimed Adults Only Magic Show.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSet in the historic Wilton’s Music Hall, Ben Hart offers a captivating show where he performs many old and new tricks, which seem modern but are inspired by the past, as he says.