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The Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026 - Magic Listings Magic listings compiled for MagicWeek by Peter McLanachan. Many thanks Peter!
Also see www.edfringe.com
Cabaret and Variety
00:30 Cabaret O'Clock: Magic vs Burlesque Arron Jones & Fou Fou Kaboom/PBH's Free Fringe The perfect show to end your night! Burlesque or Magic: which is better? You decide! Take sides and face off in this interactive game show where it isn’t just the gloves that come off! PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom) Aug 9-10,12-17,19-24,26-31 00:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
1 Astonishment 2 Many: Chris Dugdale Chris Dugdale Int Ents Best Magic Show, HELLO! Magazine 2022 and 2024. The only act ever to win the Edfest Bouquet five times! Seen on BBC, ITV, CW and NBC. An astonishing blend of magic and mentalism. ThinkOfACard.com Assembly Rooms (Drawing Room) Aug 6 20:10 (1h) £15.50 Aug 7-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 20:10 (1h) £18.50 (£17.50) Aug 12-13,17-20,24-27 20:10 (1h) £16.50 (£15.50)
1 Dazzling Cabaret Cabaret in the City Life is a cabaret old chum, come join the cabaret! (Liza Minnelli). Beloved cabaret returns for its eighth year, blending circus thrills, jaw-dropping magic, riotous comedy and teasing burlesque into a glittering evening of splendour and celebration. Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) Aug 6-30 20:00 (1h) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £6.50, £9.00, £11.50 and £14.00.
#1 Greatest Hit Rock'n'Roll Magic Show Arron Jones/PBH's Free Fringe Arron Jones was on Britain's Got Talent… now he wants revenge. Join rock'n'roll's greatest magician in a musical comedy magic show back for its second year! ***** (WorldMagicReview.com). ***** (StageToPage.co.uk). ***** (MyLovelyAssistant.com). PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom) Aug 8-30 16:05 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
1 Hour of Insane Magic Insane Productions Ltd Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby and Luke Osey return for their fourth year, bigger and more spectacular than ever! An hour of jaw-dropping magic for everyone! 'A global phenomenon' ***** (WorldMagicReview.com). Gilded Balloon Teviot (Debating Hall) Aug 5 17:30 (1h) £11.50 Aug 7-9,11,14-16,21-23,28-30 17:30 (1h) £17.50 (£16.50) Aug 12-13,17-20,24-27,31 17:30 (1h) £16.50 (£15.50)
1 Hour of Insanity Insane Productions Ltd Back for its second year, 1 Hour of Insanity returns with exciting new performers and a couple of fan favourites. Expect fast-paced chaos and jaw-dropping skills. 'A family-friendly version of La Clique' **** (WorldMagicReview.com). Gilded Balloon Patter House (Other Yin) Aug 5-7 16:35 (1h) £11.50 Aug 8-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 16:35 (1h) £15.50 (£14.50) Aug 12-13,18-20,24-27,31 16:35 (1h) £14.50 (£13.50)
1 Hour Straitjacket Escape Magic Show Arron Jones/PBH's Free Fringe The straitjacket sensation back for its fifth year! A magic show performed with his hands literally tied behind his back! 'The most aggressively fringe way to kick off the day' **** (WorldMagicReview.com). PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies (Binkies Lounge) Aug 8-14,16-21,23-28,30 11:00 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
1 Moment in Time Sean Alexander Back for a third consecutive year at the Edinburgh Fringe, Sean Alexander returns with his five-star magic show. Blending jaw-dropping illusion, sharp mind-reading and powerful storytelling that explores the defining experiences that shape our lives! theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre) Aug 7-29 16:10 (50m) £16.00 (£15.00)
18+ Magic – The Magic Show Your Mum Shouldn't See Illusionary Productions After a sell-out debut run, Ivor Harden returns with the outrageously rude 18+ magic show your mum definitely should not see. Jaw-dropping magic. Filthy comedy. Zero shame. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Grand Theatre) Aug 7-15,17-22,24-29 22:20 (45m) £15.00 (£14.00)
90s Magic Throwback with Chris Fleming Chris Fleming A feel good magic show about growing up in the 90s with VHS tapes, dial-up internet and questionable fashion choices. Expect laughs, surprises, an awesome 90s soundtrack, and a few magical nostalgic throwbacks. Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) (Slice 5) Aug 9-16,18-28 18:40 (50m) £13.50 (£11.50) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Absolutely Magic 2026! Tim Licata Magic/PBH's Free Fringe Award-winning magician Tim Licata is back with new impossible magic and mind-reading for 2026! An hour of astonishing magic and fantastic fun with one of Scotland’s most entertaining magicians. ‘Mind blown! This guy’s incredible!’ (Audience review). PBH's Free Fringe @ Carbon (Room 2) Aug 8-16,18-23,25-30 15:45 (50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Afternoon Comedy and Magic Selection RGB Monster Enjoy two professional comedians and two professional magicians in one bumper value afternoon show. Just The Tonic at The Hive (The Queen Chamber) Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22,28-29 15:10 (1h) £16.50 (£14.00) Aug 9-10,12-13,16-17,19-20,23-24,26-27,30 15:10 (1h) £14.00 (£11.50)
Andrew Frost: Just Let Me Have This Plosive Live Acclaimed contemporary magician Andrew Frost will do anything to stop people figuring out his tricks… and he means anything. 'A brilliant magician' (Derren Brown). 'A phenomenon' (David Blaine). Pleasance Courtyard (Baby Grand) Aug 5-6 15:25 (1h) £11.50 Aug 7-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 15:25 (1h) £16.50 (£15.50) Aug 12-13,17-18,20,24-27 15:25 (1h) £14.50 (£13.50)
Ava Beaux: The Witching Hour Ava Beaux/PBH’s Free Fringe 'A perfect
stunning magic show' ***** (WorldMagicReview.com). Ava has enchanted
audiences with slick sleight of hand, wit, charm and storytelling for
ten years. Witness her most whimsical material in an hour of
awe-inspiring magic. Aug 8-17,19-30 16:50 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ben Hart: The Labyrinth Lee Martin for Gag Reflex with Royal Caribbean Entertainment presents 'Edinburgh's superstar magician' (Guardian) returns with a new show. Dark, funny and surreal, Ben Hart has been described as 'The Road Dahl of the Dark Arts' (Advertiser, Adelaide). Dare you get lost? 'World-class' (Scotsman). Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété) Aug 5-6 18:20 (1h) £14.50 Aug 7-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 18:20 (1h) £21.00 (£20.00) Aug 12-13,18-20,24-27 18:20 (1h) £18.50 (£17.50)
The Best Comedy Magic Show You’ll See in the Next 45 Minutes (Probably) at the Free Fringe 2026 Colin Tie/PBH's Free Fringe A comedy show packed full of entertainment: funny, interactive, sarcastic, cheeky – but suitable for the whole family. PBH's Free Fringe @ Greek Gyros Grill (Downstairs Room) Aug 8-30 15:45 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Big Naked Variety Show Paul Savage The sell-out comedy runs away to the circus! Host Paul Savage bring the best magicians, jugglers and contortionists together to let it all hang out. This is not a metaphor. 'A riot' ***** (@SuchClicheTheatre). Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) (Slice 3) Aug 7-8,14-15,21-22,28-29 22:20 (45m) £18.50 (£13.50) (£11.50 S) Aug 9,11-13,16-20,23-27,30-31 22:20 (45m) £16.50 (£11.50) (£8.50 S)
A Case for Magic: For Lovers of Magic and Their Ambivalent Friends Robert Malissa Magician After hearing: magic is the lowest form of entertainment, Malissa fights back. He lies, cheats and charms, proving deception is pure fun. 'A solidly joyful evening' (Facebook.com/TheatreIsEasy). theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) Aug 19-29 16:35 (50m) £13.50 (£11.50) (£46.00 F)
Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic (Volume 2) Caspar Thomas Magic The Scotsman’s 2025 top-highlighted show is back. Stunning magic. Understated elegance. ‘You won’t see this level of skill anywhere else… He should be charging £100 per ticket’ (Jerry Sadowitz). CasparThomas.com C ARTS | C venues | C alto (theatre) Aug 5-6,17-18,24-25 21:10 (1h) £16.50 (£14.50) (£12.50 C) (£50.00 F) Aug 7-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 21:10 (1h) £20.50 (£18.50) (£16.50 C) (£66.00 F) Aug 12-13,19-20,26-27 21:10 (1h) £18.50 (£16.50) (£14.50 C) (£58.00 F)
Charlie Caper – Magical Charlie Caper/PBH’s Free Fringe The winner of Sweden's Got Talent is back with Magical. Dozens of five-star reviews and countless awards. Magnificent sleight of hand, oodles of charm and lots of laughs. 'Standing ovation' ***** (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk). PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room (Liquid Room Warehouse) Aug 8-10,12-17,19-24,26-30 18:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Colin Cloud: Hoax Lee Martin for Gag Reflex with Royal Caribbean Entertainment presents Direct from the Las Vegas Strip. Everything you think you know is challenged. What do you believe and why do you believe it? Reality bends, truth shifts and jaw-dropping mentalism makes the impossible deeply personal – for everyone. Pleasance Courtyard (Grand) Aug 5-6 19:30 (1h) £14.50 Aug 7-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 19:30 (1h) £20.50 (£19.50) Aug 12-13,17,19-20,24-27 19:30 (1h) £18.50 (£17.50)
The Conjuring Coach Neal Hyams Back at the Fringe for a second year, showcasing incredible feats of math-magic, mentalism, ropes, playing cards and much more. A fast-paced, hour-long show which is immersive and memorable. See you August 9th – two shows! Arthur Conan Doyle Centre (The Helen Duncan Room) Aug 9 15:00,17:00 (1h) £13.50 (£11.50) (£38.00 F)
The Cult of Astaroth Ash Pryce/PBH's Free Fringe Visit the esoteric realm and join an ancient demonic cult to learn the secrets of the demon Astaroth, in the underground chamber of Scotland's most haunted pub with Edinburgh Horror Festival sell-out magician, Ash Pryce. PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room) Aug 8-9,12-16,19-23,26-30 19:20 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Dan Bastianelli: The Boy Who Drew Doors Dan Bastianelli Magician Through his own imagination, a boy explores impossible worlds. Magician Dan Bastianelli tells the story with masterful magic, guiding audiences on a magical journey that celebrates wonder, and the extraordinary possibilities of imagination. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) Aug 7-15 17:15 (50m) £14.00 (£11.50)
Dave Reubens – Magic Survival Guide Dave Reubens/PBH's Free Fringe Magician Dave Reubens shows how to tackle the chaos of modern life using magic. From crazy life hacks to escaping tricky situations, expect astonishing magic and mischievous humour. As seen on the BBC. PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room (Liquid Room Warehouse) Aug 8-30 15:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
David Alnwick: Objectively the Best Magician David Alnwick/PBH's Free Fringe 15-year Edinburgh Fringe veteran David Alnwick returns with fast-paced, hilarious magic. 'The most spontaneously funny magician on the Fringe' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Alnwick is wildly, ridiculously popular… Incredible.' ***** (WorldMagicReview.com). 'F*cking awesome' **** (Skinny). PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room (Liquid Room Studio) Aug 8-30 13:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
David Alnwick: The Haunted Magician David Alnwick/PBH's Free Fringe A magic show that tells a ghost story. Praise for past work: ‘Inspired… Beautifully creepy’ (Guardian). ‘Nerve-shredding for the sold-out crowd’ (Scotsman). ‘A must see' ***** (WorldMagicReview.com). ***** (The Student). ****½ (Fringesider.com). **** (BingeFringe.com). PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) Aug 8-30 19:40 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Duo: A Three-Person Magic Show Jacob Greenwald, Dan Winter and Charlie Phillips The jaw-dropping, funny and mind-blowing magic phenomenon. 'The best magic I have EVER seen' (Kenny Ortega). The Duo are three best friends: a magician, a mentalist and their roommate, who create unbelievably impossible moments. theSpace @ Symposium Hall (Annexe) Aug 7-15 20:25 (50m) £15.00 Aug 17-22,24-29 21:20 (50m) £15.00
Elliot Bibby: Abracadada Insane Productions Ltd Elliot Bibby (co-creator of sell-out sensation 1 Hour of Insane Magic) presents Abracadada, a fun magic show for all ages. Blending illusions, big laughs and the chaotic reality of being a professional magician and dad of two. Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wee Room) Aug 5-7 13:40 (1h) £10.50 Aug 8-9,11-30 13:40 (1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
The Hypnotist and Mind Reader Live: Comedy Hypnosis and Mind Reading Show Daniel Sinclair/PBH's Free Fringe Join one of the UK's top hypnotists and mentalists as volunteers have their imaginations unlocked and realities transformed, all through the power of hypnosis. PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room (Liquid Room Warehouse) Aug 8-11,13-18,20-30 20:00 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Improv Magic Show Cavan Booth After selling out at last year’s Fringe, Cavan Booth returns with a show that puts his skills to the ultimate test in impossible challenges and scenarios designed by the audience. Expect off-the-cuff mentalism and off-the-wall magic! Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) Aug 24-29 16:00 (1h) £16.50 (£14.00) (£56.00 F)
An Introvert's Guide to Magic George Hunt/PBH’s Free Fringe Quietly mind-blowing. Winner of Best Comedy Magic Act and Best Stage Magician at the Bristol Magic Awards, George shares incredible tricks, nerdy puzzles and the chance to learn magic – no eye contact required. PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom) Aug 8-30 12:05 (55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
James Phelan: Showman Showman Live Direct from London's West End and an unprecedented run of sold out shows in theatres around the world – a magic show that guarantees to leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief. Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty) Aug 8-11,14-16,21-23,28-29 17:15 (1h) £17.50 (£16.50) Aug 12-13,18-20,25-27 17:15 (1h) £16.50 (£15.50)
Jamie Leonard: Blink of an Eye Jamie Leonard Magic/PBH’s Free Fringe Following a hit 2025 Fringe, with five-star reviews and a Best Show nomination (MixUpTheatre.com), Jamie Leonard presents Blink of an Eye: a sharp, story-driven hour of comedy and magic that will leave heads spinning. PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room (Liquid Room Warehouse) Aug 8-17,19-24,26-30 12:30 (50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Kane & Abel Magicians: Twin Feats Kane & Abel/PBH's Free Fringe Kane & Abel recreate the twin study they participated in as children, but with the most magical outcome. 'Real magic' (BBC Radio Bristol). 'True showmen' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (WorldMagicReview.com). PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room (Liquid Room Warehouse) Aug 8-22,25-30 14:00 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Kevin Quantum: Invisible Force KQ Productions Think you know what's real? You're closer to the most powerful force in the universe than you realise. Impossible magic, big gasps from a world-class showman trained by Penn & Teller. 'Astonishing' ***** (Edinburgh Evening News). Assembly Rooms (Ballroom) Aug 6 18:45 (1h) £13.50 Aug 7-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 18:45 (1h) £18.00 (£17.00) Aug 12-13,17-20,24-27 18:45 (1h) £15.50 (£14.50)
Magic Faraway Cabaret with Mister Meredith Mister Meredith/PBH's Free Fringe 'Fab lil cabaret party' (Time Out). 'An exciting array of the best in burlesque, comedy and sideshow… this fun late-night show has a taste of everything' **** (ThreeWeeks). 'A festival stalwart' **** (Scotsman). PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) Aug 8-18,20-30 22:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Magic Ink Lorenzo Lorenzo, magician and member of The Magic Circle, presents a captivating mind-reading experience inspired by Shakespeare’s writing and its insights into the human condition. Expect audience interaction and moments of awe. 'A beautiful masterpiece' (WorldMagicReview.com). theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Stephenson Theatre) Aug 24-27 15:35 (50m) £13.50 (£12.50) (£46.00 F) Aug 28-29 15:35 (50m) £15.50 (£13.50)
Magical Maestro Oliver Tabor Magic and marvels accompanied by melodies on a gramophone. Join the creator of London's longest running magic show, award-winning Oliver Tabor, as he goes on a magical journey inspired by the music and magic that shaped him. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Fleming Theatre) Aug 17-22 11:50 (45m) £13.50 (£11.50) (£46.00 F) Aug 24-29 18:30 (45m) £13.50 (£11.50) (£46.00 F)
The Man With the Golden Hands – Stuart Lightbody Stuart Lightbody/PBH's Free Fringe The true story of John Mullholland: a magician recruited for CIA in 1953. Unbelievable sleight of hand, a dangerous game of cat and mouse, but who is trying to catch who? PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom) Aug 13-30 14:45 (55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Mason King – The Mind Spy Elite Entertainment A theatrical mind-reading experience inspired by Cold War psychic experiments. Expect impossible predictions and moments of thought transmission as the audience becomes part of the experiment. 'Mind blowing' ***** (TheatreAndArtReviews.com). theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) Aug 17-19,23-29 17:10 (50m) £15.00 (£13.00) (£52.00 F)
Max Davidson: Strangers Max Davidson An interactive mentalism show where the audience plays a central role, and no secret – or phone passcode – is safe. A Time Out NYC Top Magic Show. As seen at The Magic Castle and Caesars' Palace. Just The Tonic at Subway (Subway) Aug 6-17,19-30 17:50 (1h) £11.50 (£9.50)
Mindreading and Other Freaking Wonders Christian Lavey International mentalist Christian Lavey reveals thoughts, predicts decisions and creates impossible coincidences live on stage. A smart, funny and highly interactive show that will leave you questioning how well you really know your own mind. Braw Venues @ Hill Street (Muse) Aug 7-30 15:45 (55m) £14.50 (£12.50) (£46.00 F)
The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle Edinburgh International Magic Festival Enter secluded Lauriston Castle and travel back in time to a world of clandestine laboratories, hidden passages and secret rooms… Three expert magicians animate the castle's intriguing past with stories, performances and illusions. Lauriston Castle Aug 7-8,13-14,16,20-23 13:30,15:30 (1h15m) £23.50 (£21.50) (£17.50 C)
The Professional Showoff Andy Boyd/PBH's Free Fringe Magic is only part of it – then there’s everything else, which at this point has taken over. PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (carte blanche!) Aug 8-30 13:40 (50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Sid Ozalid: Amazing Wonders of Scotland Sid Ozalid If you like silly you will love Sid. High energy, interactive nonsense for the whole family. A wonderful blend of Scottish mayhem, magic, poetry, dad dancing and mentalism. Just The Tonic at Westside Rodeo (The Saloon Bar) Aug 6-17,19-22 13:20 (50m) £11.50 (£6.50) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue.
Siegfried & Joy: Las Vegas in Edinburgh Siegfried & Joy Marvel at the two magicians' mind-bending illusions, brilliant comedy and incredible stage presence at Fringe on a stunning night of entertainment. Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété) Aug 16-17 20:00 (1h) £19.50 (£18.50)
Sir Dickie Benson's Midnight/Midday Mania Cabaret Drunk 'n' Whispers/PBH's Free Fringe Sir Dickie Benson and Scarlett Whispers bring you a riotous, eclectic mix of burlesque, magic, music and comedy featuring some of the best performers from across the Fringe. Live, loud and interactive! PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) Aug 8-19,21-30 12:35, 23:55 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Sleight of Sound John Watson A solo blend of live music, storytelling and close-up magic. Sleight of Sound is an intimate, interactive experience where songs surprise, stories enchant and wonder appears when you least expect it. Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room) Aug 17-21,24-28 12:30 (1h) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £6.50, £9.00, £11.50, £14.00
Table for Two Jack Kenyon Join Jack Kenyon as he takes the audience on a playful, magical journey answering the big question; can a magician land a second date? Prepare for moments of pure impossibility, astonishing coincidences and logic-defying mysteries. theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Haldane Theatre) Aug 7-15 21:40 (45m) £11.50 (£9.50) (£38.00 F) Aug 17-22 20:40 (45m) £11.50 (£9.50) (£38.00 F) Aug 24-29 20:20 (45m) £11.50 (£9.50) (£38.00 F)
Taiwan Season: Birthday Party Lu Production Theatre-trained magician Lin Lu-Chieh is throwing a party. You're invited! He'll supply balloons, memories, but asks you to look closer. Come for tricks, stay to witness sides of magic you've never seen. Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey) Aug 5-7 11:30 (50m) £10.00 Aug 8-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 11:30 (50m) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 12-13,17,19-20,24,26-27,31 11:30 (50m) £14.00 (£13.00)
Trying My Best Tom Timon/PBH's Free Fringe A one-person, family-friendly mix of magic, circus and gentle clowning. Expect sword swallowing, wine glass balancing and curious surprises in a playful, heartfelt show about learning in public and carrying on anyway. PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room (Liquid Room Warehouse) Aug 8-30 17:00 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Underground Magic Edinburgh Magic Company/PBH's Free Fringe Edinburgh Magic Company presents a changing line-up of the best magicians, mind-readers and wildcard variety acts Edinburgh has to offer! Fast-paced and full of energy, Underground Magic delivers a night packed with laughs, surprises and genuinely unforgettable moments. PBH's Free Fringe @ Liquid Room (Liquid Room Studio) Aug 8-9,11-16,18-23,25-30 21:00 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Unmasked – The Magic of Angus Baskerville Angus Baskerville Back with a new show, pushing his acclaimed storytelling and magic to new heights. What's behind the masks we all wear and how does he know where you’re going on holiday this year? theSpace on the Mile (Space 2) Aug 7-15 17:15 (50m) £14.50 (£12.50) (£42.00 F) Aug 17-22,24-28 16:05 (50m) £14.50 (£12.50) (£42.00 F)
Children’s Shows
Abracadabra Family Friendly Magic Show Alex Kouvatas/PBH's Free Fringe Join Alexis Magician, a sold-out Fringe children's performer, returning for his sixth year. Get ready for a funny, exciting and interactive family magic show full of surprises. Don't miss 'an incredibly likeable performer' (WorldMagicReview.com). PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms) Aug 8-30 12:30 (55m) (Free Non-ticketed)
All New Crazy Puppet Magic Show Leigh Milne – Scotland's Magic Sensation Sell-out show every year! More puppets! More magic! More laughter! The perfect family show to start your day – the kids love the magic, mayhem and cheeky puppets. Book early. Frankenstein Pub (Bier Keller) Aug 6-16,18-23 12:00 (55m) £9.50
Amazing Bubble Man Louis Pearl An Edinburgh favourite who sells out every year, Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubble art, science, magic and fun. Combining comedy, artistry, music and audience participation, his spellbinding bubble tricks keep everyone mesmerised. Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly) Aug 6 12:00 (1h) £10.50 Aug 7-10,14-16,21-23,28-30 12:00 (1h) £16.50 (£15.50) Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27,31 12:00 (1h) £15.50 (£14.50)
Awesome Andy – The Show! Andrew Boyd/PBH's Free Fringe Part magic show, part stunt show, part circus show. More parts to it but they’re hard to describe… oh wait – robots, there’s robots. PBH's Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (CC Blooms) Aug 8-30 11:15 (50m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Barry Potter and the Magic of Wizardry Racing Sloth Productions Totally sold-out its last Edinburgh Fringe! Fringe Festival award-winner… Wonder at world-class wizardry in a realm of messenger owls, robed wizards, and flying broomsticks! 'Seriously impressive' **** (List). Just The Tonic at The Hive (The Queen Chamber) Aug 6 13:50 (1h) £8.50 Aug 7,10-11,13-14,17,19-21,24-25,27-28 13:50 (1h) £11.50 (£10.50) Aug 8-9,15-16,22-23,29-30 13:50 (1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
The Bubble Show® The Highland Joker Join Guinness World Record holder, Mr Bubbles, with his extraordinary soap bubbles! This award-winning original theatrical family show features giant bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles and even fire bubbles – blending magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Assembly Roxy (Central) Aug 5-6 10:00 (1h) £11.50 Aug 7-11,14-16 10:00 (1h) £16.00 (£14.00)
Comedy Magic Show for Kids Raul Kohli and Thomas De Bernede Stand-up Raul Kohli and magician Thomas De Bernede bring a family-friendly comedy magic show for kids and their grown ups! Raul plays the fool and Thomas plays the magician. **** (Fest). Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) Aug 6-11,13-16 11:15 (45m) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £6.50, £9.00, £11.50 and £14.00.
DIY Circus with Frisco Fred Frisco Fred/Free Festival For a great show Frisco Fred needs your help! He needs guest stars (kids and grown ups too!) to help on stage to make the amazing magic and circus stunts happen. See you there! Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (Maggie's Chamber) Aug 6-16 10:15 (55m) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £4.00, £6.50, £9.00 and £11.50
The Flying Bubble Show Maxwell the Bubbleologist A dream-like fusion of bubbles and flight. Maxwell the Bubbleologist floats through the air, creating shimmering scenes of magic. A meditative, interactive spectacle that invites the audience into a world of wonder, beauty and play. Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty) Aug 8-11,14-16,21-23,28-29 15:10 (1h) £17.50 (£16.50) Aug 12-13,18-20,25-27 15:10 (1h) £15.50 (£14.50)
The Greatest Magic Show Showmen Productions The multi award-winning, sell-out smash hit is returning in 2026 – a jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud spectacular packed with mind-boggling magic, hilarious comedy, and larger-than-life fun! Free magic wand on entry! Assembly George Square Gardens (Palais du Variété) Aug 6 11:45 (1h) £14.50 Aug 7-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 11:45 (1h) £18.00 (£17.00) Aug 12-13,18-20,25-27,31 11:45 (1h) £17.00 (£16.00)
Ian and His Talking Fingers Magic Show Ian Saville Ian's new show features magic tricks, ventriloquism, an explanation of Rising Finger Illness, Rupert Rabbit, Roland Rope – the bravest piece of rope in show business – and Ian's talking fingers. Just The Tonic Nucleus (Just The Sub-Atomic Room) Aug 6 12:30 (50m) £9.50 (£6.50) Aug 7-17,19-20 12:30 (50m) £9.50 (£6.50) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Magic Maestros Matt Watson and John Watson Join the Canadian Watson brothers in a one-of-a-kind magic-themed music show that blurs the line between concert and illusion, inviting families into an immersive experience where sound and wonder collide encouraging creativity long after the show ends. Laughing Horse @ Bar 50 (Garden Room) Aug 6-16,22-23,29-30 12:30 (1h) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £6.50, £9.00, £11.50 and £14.00.
Magic Spectacular Jokers Comedy A carefully curated Fringe showcase blending magic, mind reading, circus skill and variety, thoughtfully hosted and designed for all ages. Featuring rotating international performers and polished moments of surprise, it’s an accessible, engaging experience. Hoots @ Potterrow (Big Yurt) Aug 7-31 12:15 (1h) £11.50 (£9.00) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Mario the Maker Magician Underbelly, NCM and Mario the Maker Magician Mario returns!! Robots, magic and slapstick! Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-endearing Mario leads you through an explosion of energy and belly laughs. 'The best kids magician in the world!' (David Blaine). Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) Aug 7-11,14-16,22-23,28-30 11:00 (1h) £18.00 (£16.50)
Scottish Family Panto Fun with Mr ButtonZ and The Buttons Show! The Buttons Show starring Mr Buttonz Join legendary Scottish family entertainer Mr ButtonZ for an hour of panto fun! Featuring amazing puppets, fabulous stories, dazzling magic, live music and catchy Scottish sing-along songs! Le Monde (Dirty Martini) Aug 7-31 12:30 (1h) £12.00 (£11.00) (£42.00 F)
A Puppet Zoo Adventure! Steph Ventriloquist Join us for an exciting morning of laughter, magic and fun where animals come to life! Join Steph Ventriloquist and her bestie Layla at the zoo where the animals need your help! Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters (The Live Room) Aug 6-16 10:00 (50m) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £4.00, £6.50, £9.00 and £11.50.
The Ultimate Bubble Show Paris Bubbles Entertainment This joyful show brings magical excitement as Ray creates stunning bubble sculptures and effects. Be amazed by a volcano bubble, bubble carousel, friendly bubble ghost and even a tornado inside a bubble! Just The Tonic at The Caves (Just The Big Room) Aug 7-17,19-23 10:30,13:30 (55m) £13.50 (£11.50) Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
Wow! The Amazing Family Magic Show Christian Lavey Interactive, funny and astonishing family magic show where kids become the stars. Expect visual illusions, audience participation and big laughs for all ages. Braw Venues @ Hill Street (Muse) Aug 7-12,15-16,22-23,29-30 10:45 (1h) £11.50 (£40.00 F)
Comedy
Adults Only Magic Show Showmen Productions Back and naughtier than ever for their fifth filthy year at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Adults Only Magic Show is an unapologetically wild ride of raunchy comedy, jaw-dropping illusions and a generous helping of skin. Assembly George Square Studios (Studio Three) Aug 5-6 21:40 (1h10m) £14.50 Aug 7-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 21:40 (1h10m) £19.00 (£18.00) Aug 12-13,17-20,25-27 21:40 (1h10m) £17.00 (£16.00)
An Afternoon With Clinton Baptiste Alex Lowe Britain's foremost clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights brings you a "best of" from his UK tours. Beware. He's only telling you what spirits are telling him. 'Hilarious!' (Chris Moyles, Radio X). Just The Tonic Nucleus (Just The Tonic's Atomic Room) Aug 21-22 13:00,15:30 (1h) £19.50
David Alnwick: Magician. Not Creepy. David Alnwick/PBH's Free Fringe Praise for past shows: 'Inspired… beautifully creepy' (Guardian). ***** (WorldMagicReview.com, The Student). ****½ (Fringesider.com). **** (Skinny). **** (FringeGuru.com). 'Gobsmackingly brilliant' (Scotsman). ‘Extremely funny’ **** (DeadlineNews.co.uk). A comedy magic show. PBH's Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Chamber Room) Aug 8-30 16:50 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Enterteasement: Comedy! Magic! Burlesque! Enterteasement A standout show with a unique twist. Featuring Magic Circle magicians, international burlesque, and ‘As Seen on TV’ comedians. Winner of Best Comedy Night at the Scottish Comedy Awards. Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) (Slice 3) Aug 7-16,19-30 19:30 (1h) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £9.50, £10.50, £11.50 and £13.50.
The Grumpy Magicians Present: What Could Possibly Go Wrong! The Grumpy Magicians/PBH’s Free Fringe The Grumpy Magicians Present: What Could Possibly Go Wrong! The Grumpy Magicians will be performing their new show using their unique style of comedy magic. PBH's Free Fringe @ BrewDog Doghouse Hotel (Upstairs Bar) Aug 8-22 14:35 (45m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Heist: How to Steal a Masterpiece Chris Cook Magic/PBH's Free Fringe The mastermind. The conman. The inside guy. We're assembling a team. We're doing a heist. Are you in? From magician and storyteller Chris Cook comes a show about audacious cons. 'Thrilling' ***** (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms (Speakeasy) Aug 8-16,18-30 18:15 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Hypnotist Matt Hale: Funbelievable! 90s Rewind Hypnotist Matt Hale Hyp Me Baby One More Time! The unmissable smash-hit comedy hypnotist, back with a 90s party hypnoshow! Multiple sell-out Fringe runs, 200 million+ views. Enjoy from stage or audience; you choose. All-ages friendly. Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin) Aug 5-7 17:00 (1h) £11.50 Aug 8-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 17:00 (1h) £17.50 (£16.50) Aug 12-13,17-18,20,24-27,31 17:00 (1h) £16.50 (£15.50)
Magic and Mishaps: Stand-Up Comedy Magic Chris Dinwoodie Not only will five-time Scottish Magic champion Chris Dinwoodie be demonstrating his impressive sleight of hand skills, he’ll be sharing his embarrassing and hilarious anecdotes of when things have gone horribly wrong. Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Beehive 2 (The Comedy Attic)) Aug 7-17,20-31 16:00 (55m) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £8.50, £9.50, £10.50 and £11.50.
Magic Mic Alex J Byrne/Free Festival An hour of clean comedy magic with countless silly jokes for all ages! Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Hollywood) Aug 6-30 12:50 (1h) Pay What You Can in advance from the following prices to guarantee entry or turn up at the venue for free, with the option of donating at the end of the show. Your Pay What You Can ticket options are: £4.00, £6.50, £9.00 and £11.50.
The Tom Brace Magic Hour Alice Gorman Presents Live from Edinburgh. It’s Tom Brace. Prepare to have your minds read, your jaws dropped and potentially your hearts broken (wink). 'One of the most original, brilliant and wonderfully funny magicians I’ve seen' (Nick Mohammed). Pleasance Dome (King Dome) Aug 5-6 16:50 (1h) £11.50 Aug 7-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 16:50 (1h) £19.50 (£18.50) Aug 12-13,17-18,20,24-25,27 16:50 (1h) £17.50 (£16.50)
Theatre
Blackbox Andy Jordan Productions and Hindsight Productions A play disguised as a magic show. Enslaved in America, Henry Brown conjures his life, reenacting his daring 1849 escape when he shipped himself to freedom inside a wooden crate. Spectacle and escape artistry ignite remembrance and liberation. Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Button) Aug 5-7 12:40 (1h) £10.50 Aug 8-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 12:40 (1h) £16.00 (£15.00) Aug 12-13,18-20,24-27 12:40 (1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Do Better: A Dramagedy Izzy Salant Do Better is a one-person comedic drama with magic (A Dramagedy) that explores how we navigate life after unwavering grief. Greenside @ George Street (Olive Studio) Aug 18-22,24-29 17:10 (1h) £11.50 (£9.50)
Fake Snap the Arrow It's pretty, but is it art? Magician and storyteller Chris Cook weaves a true tale of deception through the lives of an artist, a forger and a magician. ***** (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). ***** (WorldMagicReview.com). ***** (The Student). Gilded Balloon Teviot (Den) Aug 5-7 13:40 (1h) £11.50 Aug 8-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 13:40 (1h) £14.50 (£13.50) Aug 12-13,18-20,24-27,31 13:40 (1h) £13.50 (£12.50)
Forget About Me Despite the Monkey and Worklight Theatre In a remote, north-east village, something lurks in the bathroom: something Dylan struggles to remember, which even his dad's deadly DIY skills couldn't fix… Psychological illusions and fragmented memories weave into a magical, chilling ghost story. Pleasance Courtyard (Below) Aug 5-6 13:40 (1h) £11.50 Aug 7-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 13:40 (1h) £15.50 (£13.50) Aug 13,17-18,20,24-25,27,31 13:40 (1h) £13.50 (£11.50)
Houdini Speaks to the Living The Hidden Room Theatre This acclaimed production brings the Great Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle face to face at the height of their spiritual divide. theSpace on the Mile (Space 1) Aug 7-15,17-22 22:10 (55m) £13.50 (£11.50) (£9.50 S) (£42.00 F)
The Very Best of Tommy Cooper – Just Like That! Daniel Taylor Productions Billed as one of the top ten attractions at the Glastonbury Festival 2023, this hilarious one-man show recaptures the mayhem and misfiring magic of one of Britain's best-loved entertainers. Gilded Balloon Patter House (Big Yin) Aug 5-7 12:00(1h30m) £11.50 Aug 8-11,14-16,21-23,28-30 12:00(1h30m) £14.50 (£13.50) Aug 12-13,17-20,24-27,31 12:00(1h30m) £13.50 (£12.50) |
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