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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
August 2016
Magic listings, compiled for MagicWeek by Peter McLanachan: www.thecardman.co.uk
Cabaret
Aaron Calvert: Mind Games
Aaron Calvert, Mind Reader and Hypnotist /PBH’s Free Fringe
‘Jaw-dropping entertainment from a modern day wizard’ (Derby Telegraph). Astounding mind reading and fascinating hypnotic feats await in Aaron Calvert’s highly anticipated Fringe debut. Are you ready to play Mind Games?
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016AARONCA_AMO
La Belle Angèle • 11 Hastie's Close, EH1 1HJ (Performance Space)
Aug 6-16,18-28 13:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ada Campe in Cress!
Ada Campe / PBH's Free Fringe
Experience Ada Campe's unique blend of comedy, magic, regret and shouting! Suitable for vegetarians. ‘Resembles an unhinged supervillain’ (Diva Magazine). ‘Talented and funny... Look out drag queens, the dowager duchess is in da house’ (Kate Copstick).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016ADACAMP_ACM
CC Blooms • 23-24 Greenside Lane, EH1 3AA (CC Blooms)
Aug 6-8,10-15,17-22,24-28 15:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ben Hanlin: Trickhead
Live Nation in association with Triple A Media
Magician and star of ITV2 show Tricked, Ben Hanlin brings his debut show to Edinburgh. Trickhead is both jaw-dropping and laugh-outloud funny. Set faces to stunned! 'Amazing!' (Kim Kardashian). 'You w**ker' (Kerry Katona).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016BENHANL_PV
Pleasance Dome • Potterrow, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL (KingDome)
Aug 3-5 20:30(1h) £6.00 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 20:30(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25 20:30(1h) £9.50 (£8.50) Aug 15-16,22-23 20:30(1h) £9.00 (£8.00)
Breaking the Magicians' Code With
Kane & Abel
Kane & Abel / PBH's Free Fringe
After 13 years abiding by the magicians’ code of conduct, Kane & Abel will break every rule in the book to discover how different their lives could be.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016BREAKIO_AJG
Liquid Room Annexe • 9c Victoria St, Follow close off of Victoria Street, EH1 2HE (Annexe)
Aug 6-9,11-16,18-23,25-28 13:15(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Caspar Thomas: Magic and Mentalism
Caspar Thomas / PBH’s Free Fringe
Interactive magic show. Magician and comedian Jerry Sadowitz says 'Caspar's sleight of hand and mentalism is of a standard rarely seen, and never attempted by the current generation of magicians. Phenomenal!'
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016CASPART_AMO
La Belle Angèle • 11 Hastie's Close, EH1 1HJ (Performance Space)
Aug 6-14,16-21,23-28 16:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Chris Cook: White Lies
Chris Cook Magic / PBH's Free Fringe
Chris Cook lies for a living. But the thing about little white lies is they come back to haunt you. Chris returns to the Fringe to lay his secrets bare and show you behind the magic...
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016CHRISCP_V2
Voodoo Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (Ballroom)
Aug 6-15,17-28 13:20(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Chris Cross ''I Came with my Deck in my Hand''
Chris Cross / PBH's Free Fringe
The Globe-trotting Geordie Magic Man returns to the Fringe with some more award-winning cunning stunts and plenty of cheeky banter!
https://www.facebook.com/events/247884162225687/
Voodoo Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA
Aug 15,16, 17 (Free Non-ticketed)
Chris Dugdale – Full Circle
Chris Dugdale
You decide the ending. I'll try and bring it Full Circle. Twelve royal performances, astonishing magic and mind control. Fifth Edinburgh appearance! This time it’s personal... 7204071521010. Don't read these two words! Foreheads. Pets. www.thinkofacard.com
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016CHRISDU_AAY
Assembly George Square Studios • George Square, EH8 9LH (Five)
Aug 3-5 16:10(1h) £6.00
Aug 6-7,10-11,16-18,22-25,29 16:10(1h) £10.00 (£9.50)
Aug 8-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 16:10(1h) £11.50 (£11.00)
Colin Cloud: Exposé
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex in association with
Kilimanjaro Live
Complete sell-out 2014 and 2015. A brand new show for 2016! Warning: do not think about anything you won't want Colin to know or reveal. 'A lesson in the art of deduction' (Skinny). ***** (Evening News).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016COLINCM_AWB
Underbelly Med Quad • Teviot Place, EH8 9AG (Cow Barn) B0844 545 8252 V302 GF5 128
Aug 3-5 21:00(1h) £7.00
Aug 6-7,10-11,16-18,22-25 21:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 8-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 21:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Craig: Impossible
Craig Stephenson
Comedy, magic, a little bit of chocolate and a lot of danger! Yorkshire magician Craig Stephenson brings his new show to Edinburgh with its blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and mindblowing magic.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016CRAIGIM_U8
theSpace on the Mile • 80 High Street, EH1 1TH (Space 1)
Aug 5-6 20:35(50m) £6.00 (£4.00)
Aug 8-10,15-17 20:35(50m) £8.00 (£5.00)
Aug 11-13,18-20 20:35(50m) £10.00 (£7.00)
Dave Alnwick: The Cult of Dave
David Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe
Mind wizard. Cult leader. Dave. Will he convert you? Free magic show. ‘F*cking ginger ninja wizard’ ***** (ThreeWeeks). ‘Completely f*cking awesome’ ***** (LSM). ‘Genuinely impressive illusions’ **** (Skinny). **** (FringeGuru.com).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016DAVEALN_K6
Voodoo Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (Speakeasy)
Aug 6-28 17:35(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Die Magik Kunst
The Old Men / PBH's Free Fringe
A new show created by ex Men in Coats Toby McMillan and Louie Bayliss. A comedy homage to the glitz and prancing around of massive Vegas magic shows as geriatric legends Grainger and Hans make their comeback.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016GRAINGE_AMO
La Belle Angèle • 11 Hastie's Close, EH1 1HJ (Performance Space)
Aug 6-22,24-28 14:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Doug Segal: I Can Make You Feel Good
Doug Segal
Award-winning comedy mind reader Doug Segal returns with a brand new show to make you feel good. Mind tricks, jokes and endorphin rush guaranteed! 'Simply brilliant' ***** (Sunday Express). **** (Scotsman).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016DOUGSEG_VR
The Voodoo Rooms • 19a West Register Street, EH2 2AA (The Ballroom)
Aug 5-6,12-13,19-20,26-27 19:50(1h) £12.00
Aug 7,9-11,14,16-18,21,23-25,28 19:50(1h) £10.00
The Fainting Couch
The Fainting Couch / PBH's Free Fringe
Welcome to the wonderful world of The Fainting Couch, where high art meets old-school raucous cabaret. Featuring burlesque bombshells, opulent opera stars, pornographic poets, cataclysmic comedians and manic magicians. www.thefaintingcouch.co.uk
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016FAINTIN_HK
Fingers Piano Bar • 61a Frederick Street, EH2 1LH (Fingers Piano Bar)
Aug 6-7,9-14,16-21,23-28 19:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Griffin and Jones: Slapdash Magic
Griffin and Jones / PBH's Free Fringe
The pioneers of slapdash magic are back! These award-winning idiots have become famous for their quick banter, tight chemistry, contagious energy and jaw-dropping, show-stopping wizardry! 'Bizarre, hilarious and anarchic' (MagicNight.co.uk). 'Very funny magicians' (Paul Zenon).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016GRIFFIN_AMO
La Belle Angèle • 11 Hastie's Close, EH1 1HJ (Performance Space)
Aug 6-7,9-14,16-21,23-28 18:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The House Always Wins!
Stephen Allison / PBH's Free Fringe
Enter the hustler’s world and enjoy card tricks, cheats and scams. Experience the magic up close and discover why we can all be fooled. A free show, but remember all losses must be paid for...
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016HOUSEAL_ABY
Serenity Cafe • 8 Jacksons Entry, EH8 8PJ (Serenity Cafe)
Aug 6,8-9,11-13,15-16,18-20,22-23,25-27 20:20(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
It's a Kinda Magic!
Duo Bogof
London Cabaret Award winners Duo Bogof have been making magic since before they were married, and they’re still making magic... long after their divorce! With special guests the winners of Baghdad's Got Talent (La Soiree).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016ITSAKIN_AOR
Frankenstein Pub • 26 George IV Bridge, Old Town, EH1 1EN (Bier Keller)
Aug 5-9,11-15,17-22,24-27 16:20(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
JJ and the Dancing Stick
JJ and the Dancing Stick
JJ dances to create illusions with magic stick levitation. Three different dancing sticks with short and long strings and lights, or... just sticks. They rise, fall and float, apparently defying gravity. Be amazed!
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016JJANDTH_AY
Acoustic Music Centre @ St Bride's • 10 Orwell Terrace, EH11 2DZ (Big Room)
Aug 24 18:00(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
Aug 26,28 16:15(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£28.00 F)
La Clique Encore!
Cabaret and Variety with Paul Zenon
Sexy, funny, dangerous and definitely not for the faint-hearted, La Clique features the finest new circus, cabaret, dance, comedy, magic, feats of daring and delight, plus the hottest live band in town.
https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/la-clique-encore
The Famous Spiegeltent (Venue 87), St Andrew Square, EH2 1AF
Aug 3-29 21:30(2h) £22.00
Lili La Scala: Another F*cking Variety Show
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex in association with Kilimanjaro Live
Mistress of ceremonies Lili La Scala and her most beloved cabaret reprobates entertain you at this rollicking late-night show. Feast your eyes upon a veritable variety smorgasbord: comedy, magic, burlesque and more.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016LILILAS_PQ
Pleasance Dome • Potterrow, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL (QueenDome)
Aug 4-5 23:00(1h30m) £6.00
Aug 6-9,12-14,19-20,26-28 23:00(1h30m) £10.50 (£9.50)
Aug 10-11,16-18,21,23-25 23:00(1h30m) £9.50 (£8.50)
The Lock-In Cabaret
Griffin and Jones / PBH's Free Fringe
Among its loyal fans the Lock-In Cabaret is fast becoming a Fringe institution! Hosted by the pioneers of slapdash magic Griffin and Jones, and starring the best acts on the Fringe, this is the late-night variety show!
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016LOCKINC_4Q
Voodoo Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (French Quarter)
Aug 6-7,9-14,16-21,23-28 01:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Magic and Mayhem
Phil Knoxville, Ian Harvey Stone and Ben Cardall
Come join us for an afternoon of amazing stunts, mind reading, stand-up comedy and magic that isn’t shit! Featuring the comedian Phil Knoxville, the empathist Ian Harvey Stone and the detective Ben Cardall.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016MAGICAN_ATS
Cowgatehead • 65 Cowgate, EH1 1JW (UpOneL)
Aug 21-25 15:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Magic Faraway Cabaret
Mister Meredith / PBH's Free Fringe
Always packed, this ‘fab lil cabaret party’ (Time Out) returns for its fifth year. Magic, variety, burlesque and sideshow acts are gift-wrapped by Mister Meredith in a world of fun and games. ‘An amazing compère’ (Burlesque Bible).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016MAGICFA_K6
Voodoo Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (Speakeasy)
Aug 6-14,16-28 22:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Mason King – Mind Games
Mason King
A modern, contemporary and unique brand of explosive mindblowing entertainment, from demonstrations of psychological influence, the art of lie detection and direct mind reading... This will be the show you don't forget about quickly!
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016MASONKI_RD
theSpace @ Surgeons Hall • Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW (Theatre 2)
Aug 8-20 17:10(45m) £6.00 (£5.00)
Mysterious Moments of Magic
John Henry Blackwood
Victorian gentleman magician John Henry Blackwood returns with a series of magical experiments to explore the potential of time travel. With tall tales and elegant magic, Blackwood answers the age old question: is time travel possible?
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016MYSTERJ_ZR
C nova • India Buildings, Victoria Street, EH1 2EX (studio 2)
Aug 3-5,15,22-23 19:30(55m) £9.50 (£7.50) (£5.50 C)
Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-29 19:30(55m) £11.50 (£9.50) (£7.50 C)
Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25 19:30(55m) £10.50 (£8.50) (£6.50 C)
Out of the Box – Adult Comedy and Variety Show
thepuppetgang.com
Riotous adult five-star afternoon show packed with hilarious mime, comedy, innuendo and magic. Special guest appearances from our very own Mr Luciano Pepperoni and Miss Dolly Farton, our bespoke caricature puppets!
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016OUTOFTH_ZL
theSpace @ Surgeons Hall • Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW (Grand Theatre)
Aug 22-25 14:05(50m) £8.50
Paul Dabek – Look at Me!
Paul Dabek / PBH's Free Fringe
Fringe favourite and international showman Paul Dabek dives head first into the spotlight for an hour of magic, comedy and more in his own devilish style. ‘Dabek is hilarious’ (RipItUp.com.au). ‘Superb showman’ (Time Out).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016PAULDAC_AMO
La Belle Angèle • 11 Hastie's Close, EH1 1HJ (Performance Space)
Aug 6-28 21:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Peter and Bambi Heaven: The Magic Inside
Sharon Burgess Productions
Magic is about to happen. Australia's most deluded dancing magicians are set to sprinkle sunshine over the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with their latest magical dance spectacular. 'The laughter was deafening' **** (Advertiser, Adelaide).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016PETERAO_AAS
Assembly George Square Gardens • George Square, EH8 9LH (Piccolo)
Aug 4-5 22:30(1h) £8.00 Aug 6-7,10-11,16-18,22-25 22:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Aug 8-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 22:30(1h) £13.00 (£11.00)
Peter Antoniou – Happy Medium
Peter Antoniou and DBS Productions
Award-winning stand-up comedian and mind reader Peter Antoniou uses his unique skill set to peer inside your head, fondle your frontal lobe and tickle your funny bone. ***** (WhatsOnStage.com). 'Tall, dark and charming' (Skinny).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016PETERAP_3H
Sweet Grassmarket • Apex Grassmarket Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket, EH1 2HS (Grassmarket 2)
Aug 4-15,17-28 20:00(1h) £7.00 (£5.00)
Poet of the Impossible
Lorenzo Novani
An intimate, eloquent performance of impossible magic and spoken word that will leave you spellbound and speechless. 'Not just a magician but a poet of the impossible' (FringeReview.co.uk). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). www.r-e-n-z.co.uk
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016POETOFT_AVI
Spotlites • 22-26 George Street, EH2 2PQ (Zone Theatre)
Aug 4 20:40(50m) £7.00
Aug 6-13,15-25,27-28 20:40(50m) £8.00 (£7.50) (£28.00 F)
The Psychic Project
David Narayan / PBH’s Free Fringe
In 1975, the CIA launched a secret project to train psychic spies for the Cold War. Mind reader David Narayan explores the archives and attempts their experiments in a show that’s as disturbing as it is astonishing.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016PSYCHIC_ACM
CC Blooms • 23-24 Greenside Lane, EH1 3AA (CC Blooms)
Aug 6-14,16-28 13:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Snap
Gruejarm Production | Korean Season
presented by AtoBiz Ltd.
A multi-faceted art performance based on magic and combining ingenious stage language, illusion, mime, black and white art, and comedy. The performers bring to life characters such as Alchemist, Time Traveller, Dreamer, Tricksters and more.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016SNAP_ABA
Assembly George Square Theatre • George Square, EH8 9LH (The Theatre)
Aug 4-5 13:20(1h) £7.00
Aug 6-7,10-11,16-18,23-25,29 13:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 8-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 13:20(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Steele Edge: Martial Arts Illusion Show
Jason Steele
Martial arts illusionist Jason Steele creates a fusion of physical excitement and visual wonder. You'll see grand illusions, classical weaponry and sophisticated oriental magic. The ultimate in martial arts illusion for the whole family.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016STEELEE_VN
theSpace @ Venue45 • 63 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DH (Venue 45)
Aug 15-27 19:50(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
Strictly Come Trancing
Ben Dali / PBH's Free Fringe
Last year's only hypnosis show returns, bigger and better than ever. Featuring hilarious contemporary sketches which guarantee lasting memories. With world-class hypnotist and 2016 Take Me Out star Ben Dali. Volunteers invited from audience. 'Absolutely hysterical!' (BroadwayBaby.com).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016STRICTL_AOX
Liquid Room Annexe • 9c Victoria St, Follow close off of Victoria Street, EH1 2HE (Warehouse)
Aug 6-28 13:35(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Tony Roberts – Card Magic
Monski Mouse Media
Sold out Adelaide Fringe. Nominated: Best Cabaret Award, Brighton Fringe. Ex city worker turned street escapologist, Tony Roberts makes every card and illusion tell a story, from boardroom to busker. ‘Leaves the audience gasping’ ***** (TheMumble.Net).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016TONYROB_9B
Assembly Roxy • 2 Roxburgh Place, EH8 9SU (Downstairs)
Aug 3-5 21:30(1h) £5.00
Aug 6-7,11,16-18,23-25 21:30(1h) £8.00
Aug 8-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 21:30(1h) £10.00
Wonders at Dusk
Scott Silven
At the top of a chandelier lit staircase, illusionist Scott Silven awaits. Join him at the Dome, one of Edinburgh's most iconic and breathtaking buildings as he orchestrates an awe-inspiring evening... ***** (ITV). ***** (Aeon.co). ***** (SGFringe.com).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016WONDERT_AZR
The Dome • 14 George Street, EH2 2PF (The Georgian Suite)
Aug 5-7,9-14,16-21,23-28 22:30(1h) £15.00
Children’s
The Amazing Bubble Man
Louis Pearl
Louis thrills audiences with bubble art, magic and science. A Fringe favourite, his shows sell out yearly. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy, artistry, audience participation and spellbinding tricks to keep everyone mesmerized.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016AMAZINH_UK
Underbelly, George Square • George Square, EH8 9LH (Udderbelly)
Aug 4-5 11:30(1h) £6.00 Aug 6-7,10-11,15-18,22-25,29 11:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Aug 8-9,12-14,20-21,26-28 11:30(1h) £11.00 (£9.00)
Bubble Show With Milkshake and Dr Bubble
Bubble Laboratory
Come see every bubble trick imaginable. Big, small, sculpted bubbles, the bubble carousel, square bubbles, smoke bubbles, caterpillar bubbles, tightrope bubbles, a bubble blizzard, bubbles in bubbles and children in bubbles.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016BUBBLET_1U
Laughing Horse @ The Free Sisters • 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS (The Gothic Room)
Aug 1-28 13:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Gary Dunn’s Family Feast
Gary Dunn
Gary Dunn comes to the Fringe with his one-man (one mind reading chicken) magic show! Sixty minutes of magic and hilarity for all the family – not to be missed! ‘This magic rocks!’ (Herald).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016GARYDUN_AEN
Stand in the Square • St Andrew Square, EH2 2AD (Stand in the Square)
Aug 4-5,8-12 11:00(1h) £6.00
Illuncheon: A Picnic of Tricks!
Bachelor of Magic
Sorcery and sandwiches! Trickery and tea! Bewitchery and banter! The man with the world's only degree in magic serves up a feast for family fascination. And with perfect manners too!
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016ILLUNCH_P3
Paradise in The Vault • 11 Merchant Street, EH1 2QD (The Vault)
Aug 22-28 12:30(1h) £8.00 (£7.00) (£26.00 F)
I Hate Children Children's Show
Unusual Productions
Named Best Children's Show at the Fringe. Everyone's favourite show is back with new magic, new fun, new music and new newness. The show is great for kids and an absolute riot for parents.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016IHATECH_PB
Pleasance Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ (Pleasance Two)
Aug 3-5 12:00(1h) £7.00
Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 12:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25 12:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 16,22-23 12:00(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Huggers (Free Festival)
Nik Coppin / Free Festival
A revolving line-up of the best children's performers, magicians, storytellers and musical theatre acts from around the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for all the family to enjoy together. 'The kids loved it' (ChildFriendlyBrighton.co.uk).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016HUGGERS_J7
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016HUGGERS_1U
Laughing Horse @ The Free Sisters • 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS (Maggie's Chamber)
Aug 1-28 14:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Laughing Horse @ The Free Sisters • 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS (The Gothic Room)
Aug 1-3 12:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Man Who Knows Everything
We Spread Joy
Imagine how much fun you could have if you knew everything! What’s the smelliest food? How could you get to the moon? And every story in the world! Featuring comedy, music, puppetry and magic.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016MANWHOK_3I
Sweet Grassmarket • Apex Grassmarket Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket, EH1 2HS (Grassmarket 3)
Aug 5-28 11:30(50m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
The Maths Magic Show
Jason Davison / PBH's Free Fringe
Experience and learn mathematical magic tricks. Learn to read minds, make predictions and avoid phone damage all with the power of mathemagics. (See Jason Davison’s more advanced math magic on YouTube’s numberphile channel).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016MATHMAG_ABL
Hispaniola • 3 Drummond St, EH8 9TT (Hispaniola)
Aug 14-27 11:10(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Milkshake!
Seska
Crazier than finding a poodle in your fridge – yes it’s Seska! Sell-out Brighton Fringe 2014, 2015; nominated Best Family Show 2015! Seska's first Edinburgh show! Packed with magic, music, laughter, sword-swallowing, mind-reading and lots of cookies. It's fab!
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016MILKSHA_3H
Sweet Grassmarket • Apex Grassmarket Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket, EH1 2HS (Grassmarket 2)
Aug 5-11 11:20(50m) £7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
The Nutty Professor and His Amazing Magic Bubble Show
thepuppetgang.com
The Professor and his wonderful assistant Miss Squeakybottom deliver a spectacular panto-style show. Bouncing bubbles, square bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, people inside bubbles, bespoke puppets. Vibrant, interactive family entertainment for all.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016NUTTYPR_ZL
theSpace @ Surgeons Hall • Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW (Grand Theatre)
Aug 5-21,26-27 14:10(45m) £8.50 (£7.50)
Morgan & West's Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show for Kids (and Childish Grown-Ups!)
Electric Talent
Time travelling Victorian magic duo Morgan & West unload another boxful of bafflement and impossibility. Mixing brain-busting illusion and old fashioned tomfoolery, magic and silliness abound!
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016MORGANA_APJ
Underbelly Med Quad • Teviot Place, EH8 9AG (Ermintrude)
Aug 3-5 13:55(50m) £6.00
Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 13:55(50m) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 10-11,15-16,18,22-25,29 13:55(50m) £10.50 (£9.50)
Poetricks
Three Smart Fellas
Roll up, roll up and encounter eye melting magic tricks and ear bending poems. A whirlwind of words, a monsoon of magic and non-stop family fun. You’ll never look at magic and poetry in the same way again!
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016POETRIC_ATC
C soco at ibis • ibis hotel, 1 Chambers Street, 77 South Bridge, 233 Cowgate, EH1 1HN (festival tent)
Aug 6-13 15:00(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Science Magic
Dónal Vaughan / Free Festival
Multi award-winning comedian and scientist Dónal Vaughan shows you amazing science tricks using everyday items. Best part? You can do all the tricks too! Become a science wizard and amaze your family and friends. Fun for all ages!
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016SCIENCE_J8
Laughing Horse @ The Free Sisters • 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS (Maggie's Front Room)
Aug 4-28 11:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Something in My Shoe
Ian Saville
Ian's magic show for children ages three to 10 and their grown-up friends. 'Really captures the children – low-key, apparently simple tricks which they can't quite get to the bottom of, and wonderful joining in' (Scotsman).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016SOMETHJ_AWQ
Theatre Arts Exchange • 11 Gayfield Square, EH1 3NT (Main house)
Aug 6-14,16-18,20 13:00(1h) (Free Ticketed)
Aug 19,21 15:00(1h) (Free Ticketed)
Comedy
Card Ninja
CatFace Talent
Warning: This show contains ninjas, not magic! Back due to popular demand, Javier Jarquin brings a show featuring riotous displays of upbeat comedy and impressive card stunts for anyone who's ever wanted to be a little bit ninja...
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016CARDNIN_UK
Underbelly, George Square • George Square, EH8 9LH (Udderbelly)
Aug 25 13:30(1h) £9.50 (£8.50)
Aug 26-28 13:30(1h) £11.00 (£10.00
Kevin Quantum: Illuminations
CatFace Talent
2015 sell-out. Magician/scientist hybrid, tutored by Penn & Teller, presents his new show, fusing illusion with science. Experience a world first – the creation of a rainbow live on stage... 'Epic stunts' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Astonishing' ***** (Evening News).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016KEVINQU_GC
Gilded Balloon Teviot • Teviot Row House, 13 Bristo Square, EH8 9AJ (Debating Hall)
Aug 3,5 16:30(1h) £5.00
Aug 6-7,10-11,15-18,23-25,29 16:30(1h) £10.00 (£8.00)
Aug 8-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 16:30(1h) £12.00 (£10.00)
Laughs With Tricks – Free
Stu Turner and Phil Reid
Will the guys be up in time for their show? You bet they will. With hilarious quick-witted stand-up and baffling comedy magic, you're in for a cracking hour of lunchtime fun.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016LAUGHSW_AOR
Frankenstein Pub • 26 George IV Bridge, Old Town, EH1 1EN (Bier Keller)
Aug 10-14 12:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Mr Swallow – Houdini
The Pleasance, Nick Mohammed and United Agents
Following his acclaimed portrayal of Dracula, Nick Mohammed's alter ego Mr Swallow is back with a magical, musical biopic of Houdini that he's definitely rehearsed this time. Definitely! **** (Guardian, Times, Independent, Telegraph, Scotsman, Metro).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016MRSWALL_PO
Pleasance Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ (Forth)
Aug 3-5 19:00(1h) £6.00 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 19:00(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25 19:00(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 15-16,22-23 19:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Neil Henry: Mindwangler
CKP by arrangement with Stuart Piper for ROAR Comedy
Neil Henry's ready to tickle your brain! Last year's five-star Mindsquirm amazed, in 2016 his jaw-dropping magic will also confound and delight. 'Neil Henry is to magic what Tim Vine is to puns' **** (Daily Record).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016NEILHEN_PW
Pleasance Dome • Potterrow, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL (AceDome)
Aug 3-5 16:00(1h) £6.00 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 16:00(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25 16:00(1h) £9.00 (£8.00)
Aug 16,22-23 16:00(1h) £7.50 (£6.50)
Nerd Do Well
Tom Crosbie / PBH's Free Fringe
What if your superpowers were lightning-fast mathematics, memory and Rubik’s cubes? What if your kryptonite was eye contact, nightclubs and girls? Join Tom on the scenic route to self-improvement as he masters talents nobody knew he needed.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016NERDDOW_ABL
Hispaniola • 3 Drummond St, EH8 9TT (Hispaniola)
Aug 6-27 13:25(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Mark James Presents One Man Sideshow
Mark James/PHB’s Free Fringe
For ONE DAY ONLY I'll be performing my new show 'One Man Sideshow'. It combines classic sideshow stunts with magic, mind reading, juggling and escapology. Families with children of all ages are welcome. Though it's not for cry-babies or the faint hearted.
Hispaniola • 3 Drummond St, EH8 9TT (Hispaniola)
Aug 6-27 14:40(55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Pete Firman – TriX
Phil McIntyre Entertainment with Corrie McGuire for ROAR Comedy
The star of BBC One's The Magicians celebrates his 10th Fringe with a show that blends crowd-pleasing comedy with jaw-dropping magic. ‘The UK's leading comedy magician’ (Time Out). ‘A spellbinding mix of comedy and magic’ (List).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016PETEFIR_PN
Pleasance Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ (Pleasance Beyond)
Aug 3-5 20:00(1h) £8.50 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 20:00(1h) £15.00 (£13.50)
Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25 20:00(1h) £12.50 (£11.00)
Aug 15-16,22-23 20:00(1h) £11.50 (£10.00)
The Piff the Magic Dragon Show
Brett Vincent for Get Comedy
Loser of America's Got Talent, Piff, is back. With a sell-out show in Vegas, record-breaking US tour and over 40 million online hits, he still can’t deny the soggy siren call of the Fringe.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016PIFFTHF_ABA
Assembly George Square Theatre • George Square, EH8 9LH (The Theatre)
Aug 3-5 20:30(1h) £10.00
Aug 6-9,12-13 20:30(1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Aug 10-11 20:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Sam Fletcher: Daftwerk
Show And Tell
The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee and CBBC star presents a heady blend of jokes, lo-fi showbiz flair, idiotic theatrics and genuine (sort of) magic. 'An uplifting hotch-potch' **** (Independent). 'A total pro' **** (Times).
Family, Magic
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016SAMFLET_4K
Underbelly, George Square • George Square, EH8 9LH (The Wee Coo)
Aug 3-5 16:00(1h) £6.00 Aug 6-7,10-11,15,17-18,22-25 16:00(1h) £9.50 (£8.50)
Aug 8-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 16:00(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
Showman Shaman
Danny Buckler
Buckler returns with an action-packed hour combining critically acclaimed stand-up, incredible sleight of hand and love for all things showbiz! Expect big laughs, spontaneity, obscure impressions and, if we're unlucky, occasional musical interludes (but don't encourage him)!
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016SHOWMAN_AWH
Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire • 36-38 Blair Street, EH1 1QR (Long Room)
Aug 5-14,16-28 18:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Star Wars: A Dating Odyssey
Star Wars: A Dating Odyssey / Free Festival
Follow dating Padawan Aaron Ayjay, as he takes a comedic and musical look at his relationship disasters, intertwined with Jedi mind tricks from Phil Macleod.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016STARWAR_LC
Laughing Horse @ Southside Social • 42-44 Buccleuch Street, EH8 9LP (Upstairs Bar)
Aug 4-13 12:00(50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Magomedy: Where Magic & Comedy Collide
Steven Blair
A highly interactive, high energy show that combines magic, mind reading and comedy. The show demonstrates what you can do when you have to much spare time on your hands and a broken funny bone.
Hispanola, 3 Drummond Street, EH8 9TT
Aug 8-20 14:40(1hr)(Free Non-Ticketed)
Stunt Magician: The Story of Danger Dave Reubens
Dave Reubens/PBH Fringe
The tale of one daredevil’s quest for glory! This mischievous show will fire up your engines with dangerous feats, epic storyline and jaw-dropping magic.
Voodoo Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (French Quarter)
Aug 14-28 14:40 (1h)(Free Non-ticketed)
Tom Binns is Ian D Montfort: How to Touch Dead People
Sharon Burgess Productions
A TED Talk spoof: Ian demonstrates how he communicates with the spirits. More mind-blowing metaphysical magic and award-winning character comedy from the star of BBC One's Hospital People.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016TOMBINQ_ADJ
Assembly George Square Studios • George Square, EH8 9LH (Three)
Aug 3-5 20:00(1h) £7.00
Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 20:00(1h) £12.00
Aug 10-11,15-18,22-25 20:00(1h) £10.00
Events
The Potter Trail
The Potter Trail
Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the only tour in Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans! Saturday and Sunday 2pm tours feature live magic from Magus Negus. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013 and 2014.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016POTTERT_AGN
Meeting Point at Greyfriars Bobby Statue • Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE (Tour Meeting Point)
Aug 1-31 12:00(1h15m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-31 16:00(1h15m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 6-7,13-14,20-21,27-28 14:00(1h45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Theatre
At the Illusionist's Table
Rogue Compass Productions
Thoughts transcend. Whisky materialises. Dreams are revealed. Set at the exclusive 28 Queen Street, illusionist Scott Silven hosts a truly unforgettable evening of fine dining, whisky tasting and breathtaking illusion... ***** (STV). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). ***** (SGFringe.com).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016ATTHEIL_KY
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society • 28 Queen Street, EH2 1JX (Hunter Room)
Aug 5-7,9-21,23-29 19:00(2h30m) £59.00
The Craig Chalmers Experience
Sometimes How
Mr Chalmers opens his heart for you, spilling song, magic, dance, poetry and beer in this beautifully melodic, melancholy journey, detailing the strife of a modern man contemplating the inevitability of life's end and death's beginning.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016CRAIGCH_AMQ
SpaceTriplex • The Prince Phillip Building, 19 Hill Place, EH8 9DP (SpaceTriplex 'Studio')
Aug 22-27 22:20(45m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00 S) (£24.00 F)
The Naked Magicians
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions
This boisterous R-rated magic show strips away top hats and capes, promising full frontal illusions. Good magicians don't need sleeves and great magicians don't need pants. 'They’re hot, mind-blowing... seriously hilarious. Five stars!' (Radio B105 FM, Brisbane).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016NAKEDMA_PA
Pleasance Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ (Pleasance One)
Aug 8-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 22:30(1h) £15.00 (£13.50)
Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25 22:30(1h) £13.50 (£11.50)
Aug 15,22-23,29 22:30(1h) £11.50 (£10.00)
A Regular Little Houdini
Flying Bridge Theatre Limited
A tenacious young working class boy from the docks idolises Houdini and commits himself to a life of magic, but the harsh reality of working class life in Edwardian Britain gets in the way.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016REGULAS_PT
Pleasance Dome • Potterrow, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL (10Dome)
Aug 3-5 12:20(1h) £6.00 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 12:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25 12:20(1h) £9.00 (£8.00)
Aug 15-16,22-23,29 12:20(1h) £7.50 (£6.50)
Revolution in the Magic Square
Ian Saville
For 35 years the socialist magician has worked unassumingly at the fringes of popular culture. Then fate propels him into leadership. Can he bring revolution to Magic Land? ‘Totally bonkers’ (Sun). ‘Magnificently bonkers’ (Independent).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016REVOLUT_AWQ
Theatre Arts Exchange • 11 Gayfield Square, EH1 3NT (Main house)
Aug 6-7 17:00(1h15m) £8.00 (£5.00)
Aug 8-14,16-19,21 17:00(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SU)
Aug 20 19:00(1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00) (£7.00 SU)
Seance
DBS Productions
2013-15 Edinburgh and Brighton Fringe sell-out! Twelve guests join Peter Antoniou for a shocking adventure into the world of spirit contact. Forget the horror films, experience a seance first hand. This show is not for the faint-hearted.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016SANCE_3I
Sweet Grassmarket • Apex Grassmarket Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket, EH1 2HS (Grassmarket 3)
Aug 11,18,25 23:45(1h) £10.00
Sheets
Kiki Lovechild / PBH's Free Fringe
A clown show for grown-ups about the end of the world. Join Kiki as he turns a seemingly endless night of insomnia and loneliness into something breathtakingly magical. ‘An amazing clown’ **** (TheatreFullStop.wordpress.com). ‘Unforgettable’ ***** (TheLatest.co.uk).
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016SHEETS_AQO
Silk • King's Stables Rd 28a, EH1 2JY (Down)
Aug 6-27 15:25(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Strangers: A Magic Play
Strickland Productions
In the same way that a musical blends theatre with music, Strangers: A Magic Play blends theatre with magic. Four stories are interwoven with illusions and trickery, creating a completely unique experience for any audience.
http://www.edfringe.com/event/2016STRANGE_JI
theSpace @ Jury's Inn • 43 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DH (the Space @ Jury's Inn)
Aug 5-6 14:35(50m) £6.00 (£20.00 F) Aug 8-13 14:35(50m) £10.00 (£6.00) (£20.00 F)