I hope you are well. Yes, another year has passed and now it is time for the annual list of what magic and magic-related shows are on at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year. If you are heading to Edinburgh for a few days, I hope you enjoy what you see and if you are performing, I hope it is a successful Fringe for you.
Update - 4 July 2019: I have just updated this with a number of shows that did not make it into the main programme. This now brings the list up to 83 shows! 83 magic and magic related shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe!!!
Cabaret
The 5pm Cabaret
A
McSorley's Production
Our
talented performers from every corner of the globe showcase the very best of
the Fringe – comedy, circus, magic and burlesque that never fails to please.
For more info see: www.mcsorleysbar.com/events
McSorley's
Irish Bar • 14 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QN (McSorleys Stage)
Aug
5-9,12-16,19-23 17:00(1h) £10.00
Aaron Crow: FearLess
Pete
Patel Productions
Aaron Crow
is an award-winning international mystician and danger act. Following
sensational appearances on both Britain's and America's Got Talent, Aaron brings
you a unique show that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Assembly
Rooms • 54 George Street, EH2 2LR (Ballroom)
Aug 1-2 21:30(1h)
£10.00
Aug
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:30(1h) £15.00 (£14.00)
Aug
7-8,12-15,19-22 21:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Ada Campe and the Psychic Duck
Ada Campe
/ The Stand Comedy Club
Join
award-winning variety artiste Ada Campe and her Psychic Duck for a show about
wonderful women, strange encounters and a fairground mystery. 'Made me laugh
more than anyone on the circuit… Genius.' (Sandi Toksvig).
The
Stand’s New Town Theatre • Freemasons' Hall, 96 George Street, EH2 3DH (Studio)
Aug
3-12,14-25 14:50(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
All-Star Cabaret: The Free Fringe Gala
Shantisha
and Ivan / PBH's Free Fringe
Best of
magic, dance, comedy, singing and more. Award-winning stars from around the
world unite to support the movement for affordable Fringe experiences and to give
you a perfect taster of the Free Fringe.
Voodoo
Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (Ballroom)
Aug 12,19
18:10(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ashton Carter: Mysteriosa
Ashton
Carter / PBH's Free Fringe
Mysteriosa
blends Ashton’s love of storytelling, stage magic and the paranormal to create
a world where ancient objects show their secret powers and spirits make their
presence known. Wonderfully spooky magic with a bizarre edge.
The
Street • 2b Picardy Place, EH1 3JT (The Street)
Aug
4-16,18-24 14:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ava Beaux: The Mysterious Tales of Poe
Ava Beaux
/ PBH's Free Fringe
Enter the
macabre minds of Beaux and Poe. Follow Ava into a web of gothic tales told
through magic, dark humour and thrilling storytelling. 'Delightfully creepy'
(WorldMagicReview.com).
Revolution
Bar • 30 Chambers St, EH1 1HU (Function Room)
Aug
4-9,11-16,18-23 20:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Ben Hart: The Nutshell
Lee
Martin for Gag Reflex
Award-winning
magician Ben Hart triumphantly returns to Edinburgh with a show that shines a
light on magic, life, the universe and the darkest corners of your
imaginations. Total sell-out 2017/18.
Gilded
Balloon Teviot • Teviot Row House, 13 Bristo Square, EH8 9AJ (Dining Room)
Aug
8,12-15,19-22,26 17:30(1h) £10.50 (£9.50)
Aug
9-11,16-18,23-25 17:30(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Best of Variety
Not So
Secret Society / PBH's Free Fringe
N From the
team behind the Not So Secret Society. Featuring A-list variety, magic, music
and comedy from across the Fringe. 2018 line-up included: Rory Bremner,
Abandoman, Tony Law, Camilla Cleese, Steve Hofstetter, Brendon Burns and many
more.
Fingers
Piano Bar • 61a Frederick Street, EH2 1LH (Fingers Piano Bar)
Aug
3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 19:50(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Cabaret of Curiosities
Tatwood
Puppets
Join the
one-eyed magician Count Ocular and friends for a gothic, vaudeville experience
in the Cabaret of Curiosities. A unique puppetry variety show for the whole
family, full of laughter, wonder and mystery.
theSpace
@ Symposium Hall • Hill Square, EH8 9DR (Hill Square Gardens 'theSpace Tent')
Aug
3-5,7-12,14-19,21-24 17:20(45m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£22.00 F)
Caspar Thomas: The Art of Close-Up Magic
Caspar
Thomas / PBH's Free Fringe
Magic as
stunning as the skill is hidden. 'You won't see other magicians do this stuff… because
they can't! Caspar's skill is of a standard rarely seen anywhere' (Jerry
Sadowitz). 'A master' (FringeReview.co.uk).
Voodoo
Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (French Quarter)
Aug 3-25 13:40(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Charlie Caper – Sleight of Hand
Charlie
Caper / PBH's Free Fringe
Be amazed
by the winner of Sweden's Got Talent! Charlie Caper has performed in 52
countries in seven languages and brings an incredible sleight-of-hand magic show
that will knock your socks off.
Liquid
Room Annexe/Warehouse • 9c Victoria St, EH1 2HE (Warehouse)
Aug 3-25 19:30(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Chris Cook: Consequences
Chris
Cook Magic / PBH's Free Fringe
Best show –
Fringe 2017. SSSSS (WorldMagicReview.com). Five years at the Fringe. Seven
sell-out shows. He said he wouldn't do it again. He's doing it again. Come see
the consequences of that decision. Directed by Dave Alnwick.
Voodoo
Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (Ballroom)
Aug 2-25 15:10(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Chris Cook: Entropy
Chris
Cook / PBH's Free Fringe
Chris Cook
takes a break from the big stage to treat you to an intimate peek inside his
imagination. 'The fun is knowing that every uproarious night will be a unique
experience' (Stage).
Revolution
Bar • 30 Chambers St, EH1 1HU (Function Room)
Aug
4-9,11-16,18-23,25 18:10(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Chris Dugdale: Down to One
Chris
Dugdale Int Ents
Total
sell-out 2017 and 2018. The only act ever to win the Edfest Bouquet three
times. 14 Royal Performances. 'The most unbelievable ending of any trick ever!'
(ITV). 'One of the top magicians' (BroadwayBaby.com).
Assembly
Rooms • 54 George Street, EH2 2LR (Drawing Room)
XAug 1-2 19:40(1h)
£8.00
Aug
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 19:40(1h) £14.00 (£13.00)
Aug
7-8,13-15,19-22 19:40(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Colin Cloud: Sinful
Lee
Martin for Gag Reflex in association with Kilimanjaro Live
Are you an
honest person? Did you just lie to yourself? Colin knows the truth – we're all
sinners. Cloud, alongside Chloé Crawford, will charm the demons in your head, revealing
whether you are saint or sinner.
Pleasance
Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ (The Grand)
Jul
31-Aug 2 20:00(1h) £10.00
Aug
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:00(1h) £17.50 (£16.00)
Aug
7-8,12,14-15,19-22 20:00(1h) £15.50 (£14.00)
Craig's Magic Show
Craig
Stephenson
Magician
Craig Stephenson has dazzled audiences around the world with his exemplary
sleight of hand skills combined with devilish psychological illusion. He brings
his latest material to the Edinburgh Fringe for an evening of fun and mystery.
theSpace
@ Surgeons Hall • Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW (Haldane Theatre)
Aug 2-4 21:30(50m)
£6.00 (£4.00) (£16.00 F)
Aug 5-17 21:30(50m)
£10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
#Dave Alnwick: Actual Magic
Dave
Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe
New show
for 2019. Thirteen full-house Edinburgh Fringe runs. Three national tours. One
TV special. Arrive early. Like, really early. ‘Sell-out crowds every year’
(NorthEastTheatreGuide.co.uk). ‘Mind boggling’ SSSS (PurpleRevolver.com).
‘Constant laughter’ SSSS (WorldMagicReview.com). SSSSS (TheSphinx.co.uk).
Voodoo
Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (Speakeasy)
Aug 3-25 16:50(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
#Dave Alnwick: Literally the Best Magician
Dave
Alnwick / PBH's Free Fringe
Returning
after thirteen full-house Edinburgh Fringe runs. Three national tours. One TV
special. Arrive early to avoid crushing disappointment. SSSSS (ThreeWeeks).
'Completely f*cking awesome' SSSS (Skinny). SSSS (FringeGuru.com). 'Incredible daily
queues down the street' SSSS (WorldMagicReview.com).
Voodoo
Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (Ballroom)
Aug 3-25 13:40(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Edward Hilsum: Silver
PBH's
Free Fringe
Intimate,
heart-warming new showcase of 'absolutely beautiful illusions' (BroadwayBaby.com)
from 'a hugely gifted British talent' (Katherine Ryan). 'Immaculate sleight-of-hand'
(Magic Circle). 'Hilsum is a genius' (TheatreFullStop.com). 'Charming'
(Guardian). 'He makes you believe in real magic' (Dynamo).
CC Blooms
• 23-24 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA (CC Blooms)
Aug 3-25 16:15(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Elliot Bibby – Magic in a Jiffy
Elliot Bibby.
Blond Ambition and Voodoo Rooms Production
Join
Scottish Magician of the Year 2018 in this fast-moving show full of laughs and
surprises that reveals the magic in the everyday. SSSSS
(EdinburghSpotlight.com).
The
Voodoo Rooms • 19a West Register Street, EH2 2AA (The Ballroom)
Aug
2-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 18:30(1h) £8.00
Griffin and Jones: Surprisingly Good
Magicians
Griffin
and Jones / PBH's Free Fringe
The
pioneers of slapdash magic are back with another mishmash of magical mayhem,
contagious energy and showstopping wizardry. 'Machine-gun patter' SSSS½
(TheReviewsHub.com). 'See the show!' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Perfect' SSSS
(FringeGuru.com).
Voodoo
Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (Speakeasy)
Aug
3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 18:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Idris Stanton – Wham Glam Circus Man!
Idris
Stanton / PBH's Free Fringe
Magic,
music, comedy and circus! All set to a banging rock and roll sound track! SSSSS
(100PerCentRock.com). SSSSS (Advertiser, Adelaide). SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com). Winner:
Best Circus (Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne).
Liquid
Room Annexe/Warehouse • 9c Victoria St, EH1 2HE (Warehouse)
Aug
3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 18:15(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
James Freedman: Moment of Truth
PBH's
Free Fringe
West End
star, 'the world’s number one pickpocket' (Time Out) and 'master of the
deceptive arts' (Stage) returns in this brand-new, funny and action-packed show
about con men, crooks and crime. 'Genuinely jaw-dropping' (Times).
Voodoo
Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (Ballroom)
Aug 3-25 12:10(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
James Phelan: Troublemaker
Austin
Talent
A unique
magical prank show. Audience secrets are revealed and their possessions may be
at risk. A hilarious, exciting and wonder-filled rollercoaster; the debut show
from star of BBC Radio and nephew of the great Paul Daniels.
Gilded
Balloon Teviot • Teviot Row House, 13 Bristo Square, EH8 9AJ (Dining Room)
Jul
31-Aug 2 18:45(1h) £7.00
Aug
3-4,7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 18:45(1h) £11.50 (£10.50) (£42.00 F)
Aug
5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:45(1h) £12.50 (£11.50) (£46.00 F)
John Accardo: Method to the Magic
Otters
Holding Hands
You want to
know how the tricks work, but John Accardo will reveal how a magician thinks!
One of America's rising stars of magic brings his unique blend of astonishment
and comedy to Edinburgh.
Assembly
George Square • George Square, EH8 9LH (The Box)
Jul
31-Aug 1 13:30(1h) £7.00
Aug
2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:30(1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug
7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 13:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Kevin Quantum: Neon Future
Everyday
Miracle Productions
Sell-out
2016-18. Best Magic winner, Adelaide Fringe. The magician-scientist hybrid,
trained by Penn & Teller, uses the only discipline able to illustrate our
incredible possible futures in the present: magic. 'Epic stunts' SSSSS
(BroadwayBaby.com).
Gilded
Balloon Patter Hoose • 3 Chambers St, EH1 1HT (Big Yin)
Jul
31-Aug 2 18:00(1h) £8.00
Aug
3-4,7-8,12-15,19-20,22,26 18:00(1h) £12.50 (£10.50) (£42.00 F)
Aug
5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:00(1h) £13.50 (£11.50) (£46.00 F)
The Lock-In Cabaret
Griffin
and Jones / PBH's Free Fringe
The only
way to end your night at Edinburgh Fringe! Join high-energy hosts Griffin and
Jones for an hour(ish) of late-night chaos, decadence and mischief from some of
the very best variety acts on the Fringe.
Voodoo
Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (French Quarter)
Aug
3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 01:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Luke Jermay: Strange Power
Pete
Patel Productions
Luke Jermay
is the most incredible man you've probably never heard of. He knows your past,
present and future! This interactive show has Jermay providing personal,
intuitive readings and future predictions with amazing razor-sharp accuracy!
Assembly
Rooms • 54 George Street, EH2 2LR (Drawing Room)
Aug 1 21:10(1h)
£8.00
Aug
2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:10(1h) £14.00
Aug
7-8,13-15,20-22 21:10(1h) £12.00
Magic Faraway Cabaret
Mister
Meredith / PBH's Free Fringe
Always
packed, this 'fab lil’ cabaret party' (Time Out) returns for its sixth year
with Mister Meredith 'an amazing compère' (BurlesqueBibleMag.com). 'An exciting
array of the best in burlesque, comedy and sideshow' SSSS (ThreeWeeks).
Voodoo
Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA (Speakeasy)
Aug 3-25 22:30(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Magic Hour
Paul
Nathan
Spend a
magical evening experiencing magic up-close. Card and coin tricks that happen
in your own hand in a tent at dusk. This will be the most magical evening of
your life.
theSpace
@ Symposium Hall • Hill Square, EH8 9DR (Hill Square Gardens 'theSpace Tent')
Aug
2-4,6-11,15-18,22-24 20:00, 21:00(40m) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Magic, Mind Reading and Telerabbitry
Craig
Stephenson
Using only
a deck of cards and a toy rabbit, magician Craig Stephenson has been dazzling
audiences all over the world. His new show promises magic, mind reading and a
lot of laughter for all.
theSpace
@ Surgeons Hall • Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW (Haldane Theatre)
Aug 2-4 20:25(50m)
£6.00 (£4.00) (£16.00 F)
Aug 5-17 20:25(50m)
£10.00 (£8.00) (£30.00 F)
Magical Bones: Black Magic
Broken
Robot Productions and FAB
From the
BAFTAs, ITV1's This Morning and Sky's Around The World in 80 Tricks, Bones brings
his explosive brand of street magic to Edinburgh for the first time. 'What's
happening on stage really is magic' (Telegraph).
Underbelly,
Bristo Square • Teviot Place, EH8 9AG (Jersey)
Jul
31-Aug 2 18:25(1h) £6.50
Aug
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug
7-8,13-15,19-22 18:25(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
The Magician, the Mind Reader and the Nerd
Look at
That Productions / PBH's Free Fringe
Top Fringe
performers – magician Elliot Bibby, mind reader Tomas McCabe and professional
nerd Tom Crosbie – bring you the best cabaret variety show in Edinburgh! Only
twice a week.
Liquid
Room Annexe/Warehouse • 9c Victoria St, EH1 2HE (Warehouse)
Aug
3,7,10,14,17,21,24 22:00(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Man of Mischief Presents… Living the Dream
Man of
Mischief / PBH's Free Fringe
Magic.
Juggling. Comedy. One man's story of escaping corporate life to run away with
the circus. 'Absolutely fantastic… 10/10!' (Jamie Raven, Britain's Got Talent).
'Hilariously bamboozled… a rare treat' (TheCircusDiaries.com). Directed by
David Alnwick.
Subway •
69 Cowgate, EH1 1JW (Main Room)
Aug 3-24 17:00(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Mason King – Sleight of Mind
Elite
Entertainment
Mason King
returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for another trip into the inner depths
of the human mind! 'Astounding' SSSSS (FringeReview.ca).
theSpace
@ Surgeons Hall • Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW (Theatre 2)
Aug 2-3 17:10(45m)
£6.00 (£5.00) (£16.00 F)
Aug
5-10,12-16 17:10(45m) £9.00 (£7.00) (£24.00 F)
Mat Ricardo's Varieties
Lee Martin
for Gag Reflex with Royal Caribbean Entertainment
'One of the
greatest variety artists working today' (Scotsman) leads a cast of bona fide
international superstars of circus, comedy and variety in their singular
mission to drop jaws, split sides and burn the house down.
Variety
Underbelly,
Bristo Square • Teviot Place, EH8 9AG (Ermintrude)
Aug
10-11,16-18,23-25 22:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug
12-15,19-22 22:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Miss Candy AppleBottom presents: Tales and
Adventures from Beyond the Veil of Nonsense
Miss
Candy AppleBottom / PBH's Free Fringe
The comedic
storytelling madness of New Zealand's favourite guitar looping bearded
man-princess returns… Let Candy captivate you with magical musical tales of
intrigue, satire, truth and nonsense!
Pilgrim •
3 Robertsons Close, Cowgate, EH1 1LY (Back Lounge)
Aug 3-24 18:50(45m)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Oracle
Renz
’Poet of the Impossible’ Novani
Does
history repeat itself? Can we foresee the future by looking at the past? Poet
of the Impossible is back with his astonishing, new, interactive journey. Don't
miss your date with destiny. 'A talented magician, very compelling'
(FringeReview.co.uk).
theSpace
@ Surgeons Hall • Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW (Theatre 2)
Aug 19-24
22:10(50m) £10.00 (£7.50) (£26.00 F)
Paul Zenon: Trust Me!
Blond Ambition
Productions
La Clique's
master magician and mischief maker, 'C4 Countdown's wild man of the wand'
(Independent), is back – hang onto your valuables and chuckle muscles.
'Unmissable' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Contemporary master of his art' (Times).
Le Monde
• 16 George Street, EH2 2PF (Venue @ Le Monde)
Aug 2-24 17:30(1h)
£10.00 (£8.00)
Poet of the Impossible
Renz
'Poet of the Impossible' Novani
A
beautifully crafted weaving of poetry, story and magic: his spoken word
enchants, his magic defies explanation and gravity. 'Always engrossing and the
finale is miraculous. Excellent’ (FringeReview.co.uk). SSSSS
(BroadwayBaby.com).
Assembly
Rooms • 54 George Street, EH2 2LR (Drawing Room)
Aug 12-13
14:00(1h) £12.00 (£9.00)
RanDom
Dom
Chambers / PBH's Free Fringe
This is not
your average magic show. Ditching the top hat and bunny for Tinder and beer,
RanDom takes magic to a ridiculous new territory. As seen on Penn & Teller:
Fool Us! SSSSS (AllOverAdelaide.com.au).
Liquid
Room Annexe/Warehouse • 9c Victoria St, EH1 2HE (Warehouse)
Aug 3 20:45(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Aug
4-5,7-12,14 20:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
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 • 2a Cramond Road South, EH4 5QD (Lauriston Castle)
Aug
10-11,13-14,22 17:30, 19:30(1h15m) £20.00 (£18.00) (£15.00 C) (£50.00 F)
Split Egg: A Magic Show About Being Twins
Kane
& Abel / PBH's Free Fringe
Every
question the identical twin brothers have been asked during their life have
been developed into the narrative of this magic show. 'Both shine individually
as magicians and comedians' SSSS (BroadwayBaby.com).
CC Blooms
• 23-24 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA (CC Blooms)
Aug
3-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 18:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Stunt Magician – Danger Dave Reubens
Danger
Dave Reubens / PBH's Free Fringe
Back with
more outrageous stunts, jaw-dropping magic and crazy comedy in a new show
that'll have you on the edge of your seat. This is one for the thrill seekers
and magic lovers!
Bar Bados
Complex • 65 Cowgate, EH1 1JW (Room 4)
Aug 3-13 17:00(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Liquid
Room Annexe/Warehouse • 9c Victoria St, EH1 2HE (Warehouse)
Aug 14-25
15:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Tom Brace: Brace of Spades
Play
People Productions
A 2018
sold-out show. Tom returns with some brand-new magic! 'If you want to catch a
magic show this Fringe, then this should be it' (SittingontheFourthWall.com).
Pleasance
Dome • 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL (AceDome)
Jul
31-Aug 2 13:20(1h) £6.00
Aug
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:20(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) (£34.00 F)
Aug
7-8,14-15,21 13:20(1h) £9.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Aug
12-13,19-20,26 13:20(1h) £8.00 (£7.00) (£28.00 F)
Tomas McCabe: The Mind Reading Experiments
Look At
That Productions
Master mind
reader Tomas McCabe returns to recreate, live on stage, the true secret experiments
conducted long ago into real mind-reading abilities… with extraordinary
results! 'Astonishing!' SSSS (TheNationalStudent.com). 'Excellent!' SSSS
(WorldMagicReview.com).
Gilded
Balloon Rose Theatre • 204 Rose Street, EH2 4AZ (Basement)
Jul
31-Aug 2 17:45(1h) £6.00
Aug
3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22 17:45(1h) £9.00 (£8.00) (£32.00 F)
Aug
5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 17:45(1h) £10.00 (£9.00) (£36.00 F)
The Two Magicians with Kane & Abel
Kane
& Abel / PBH's Free Fringe
The
'comedic, contemporary and charismatic' (SSSSS (Channel 44)) conjurors perform
magic, comedy and sketches while tipping the hat to the golden age of TV. SSSS
(BroadwayBaby.co.uk). 'Seriously impressive' (BBC Radio Bristol).
Liquid
Room Annexe/Warehouse • 9c Victoria St, EH1 2HE (Annexe)
Aug
3-6,8-13,15-20,22-25 13:45(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Children’s
The Amazing Bubble Man
Louis
Pearl
Most
suitable for age 0 and older
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 • George Square, EH8 9LH (Udderbelly)
Aug 1-2 13:15(1h)
£7.00
Aug
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 13:15(1h) £12.00 (£9.00)
Aug
7-8,12-15,19-22,26 13:15(1h) £11.00 (£8.00)
Big Tops and Tiny Tots Circus Show
Luth
Wolff / Solid State Circus
Most
suitable for ages 3-7
A five-star
circus show made just for three to seven-year-olds! After 50 minutes of endless
giggling, they'll be somersaulting out the door with excitement, ready to set
off on their own circus adventure!
Imagination
Workshop • 19-21 George Street, EH2 2PB (Hanover Suite)
Aug 8-18 11:30(1h)
£10.00 (£9.00) (£32.00 F)
The Bubble Show
The
Highland Joker
Most
suitable for age 2 and older
Join Mr
Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles
inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fire
bubbles! International award-winning performance with a unique blend of magic,
storytelling and bubble art.
Assembly
George Square • George Square, EH8 9LH (The Blue Room)
Aug 1-2 10:40(1h)
£7.00
Aug
3-6,9-11 10:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Aug
7-8,12-13 10:40(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£36.00 F)
Assembly
George Square Gardens • George Square, EH8 9LH (Piccolo)
Aug
15,19-22,26 10:40(1h) £10.00 (£8.00) (£36.00 F)
Aug
16-18,23-25 10:40(1h) £12.00 (£10.00) (£40.00 F)
Celeste’s Circus
Faux
Theatre
Most
suitable for ages 0-5
An
award-winning delight, inviting young ones to join Celeste, where a beautiful
paper big top unfolds and one endearing, magical act follows another. Perfect
for age group, joyous to watch. 'Makes Mary Poppins look positively
pedestrian!'(Primary Times).
Scottish
Storytelling Centre • 43-45 High Street, The Netherbow, EH1 1SR (The Netherbow
Theatre at Fringe)
Aug 1 10:30(35m)
£7.00 (£5.00) (£20.00 F)
Aug
2-5,9-12,16-19,23-25 10:30(35m) £8.00 (£6.00) (£24.00 F)
Fantastic Magic Show for Kids
Miro
Kokenov
Most
suitable for ages 3-10
Magic Show
with loads of participation from the kids, which brings excitement for the
children and fun for the adults. The Show includes a tutorial on how to do
magic and a free balloon animal.
Laughing
Horse @ The Free Sisters • 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS (Maggie's Chamber)
Aug 1-25 11:30(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
The Greatest Magic Show
Showmen
Productions
Most
suitable for ages 3-12
Winner of
Fringe World 2019 Best Children's Show Weekly Award! The multi award-winning,
sell-out sensation is coming to Edinburgh for the first time – with incredible
illusions and circus stunts, you don't want to miss this!
Assembly
Rooms • 54 George Street, EH2 2LR (Bijou)
Aug 1-2 11:30(1h)
£7.00
Aug
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-24 11:30(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug
7-8,13-15,20-22 11:30(1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
I Hate Children Children's Show
Unusual
Productions
Most
suitable for age 8 and older
Magic for
teens, tweens and hot soccer mums. Be a hero and bring your kids to the
children's show that serves champagne for mums every day.
theSpace
@ Surgeons Hall • Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW (Grand Theatre)
Aug
2-11,15-18 12:10(55m) £12.50 (£11.00) (£10.50 C) (£40.00 F)
Aug 12-14
12:10(55m) £11.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 C) (£36.00 F)
Joyce
Turtle
Company
Most
suitable for age 0 and older
In this
heart-warming tale, a father and pet hamster venture into bizarre lands inside
a storybook, meeting zany characters along the way. With puppetry, music and
magic from an international team, this imaginative play will dazzle the whole
family!
Assembly
Roxy • 2 Roxburgh Place, EH8 9SU (Central)
Jul
31-Aug 1 11:25(1h) £10.00
Aug
2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 11:25(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug
7-8,12-15,19-22,26 11:25(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
The Maths Magic Show 2019
Jason
Davison / PBH's Free Fringe
Most
suitable for ages 8-14
Experience
and learn new mathematical magic tricks to show your friends and family. Predict
the future, read people's minds, avoid cash damage, all with the power of
mathemagics. PBH's Free Fringe.
CC Blooms
• 23-24 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA (CC Blooms)
Aug 3-25 12:30(55m)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science
Lee
Martin for Gag Reflex
Most
suitable for ages 5-14
Captivating
chemistry! Phenomenal physics! Bonkers biology! An interactive show for the
whole family where experiments take place right before your eyes. Expect
explosive thrills, chemical spills and risk assessments that gives their stage
manager chills!
Assembly
George Square • George Square, EH8 9LH (Gordon Aikman Theatre)
Jul
31-Aug 1 16:30(1h) £8.00
Aug
2-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:30(1h) £12.50 (£10.50) (£40.00 F)
Aug
7-8,12-15,19-20,22 16:30(1h) £11.50 (£9.50) (£36.00 F)
The New and Improved I Hate Children
Children's Show
Paul
Nathan
Most
suitable for age 8 and older
More magic.
More fun. More kiddy kicking madness. Treat your family and yourself to this
mostly totally new show for the older kids and teens.
theSpace
@ Surgeons Hall • Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW (Grand Theatre)
Aug
2-11,16-18,23-24 13:25(55m) £12.00 (£11.00) (£10.00 SC) (£40.00 F)
Aug
12-15,19-22 13:25(55m) £11.00 (£10.00) (£9.00 SC) (£36.00 F)
Science Magic: Play with Your Food
Donal
Vaughan
Most suitable
for age 5 and older
Science
Magic is back with a new food-themed show. Always exciting and sometimes very
messy, learn about science and laugh your pants off too. Queue up early as the
shows fill up quickly.
Laughing
Horse @ The Free Sisters • 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS (The Gothic Room)
Aug 1-25 12:00(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 1-25 13:15(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Comedy
Could It Be Magic?
Paul
Aitchison
Mind-melting
magic tricks and top-draw bamboozlement meet bonkers character comedy. One
performer plays all four magicians competing in a hilarious and chaotic magic
competition. 'Aitchison is one to watch, a real talent' (Chortle.co.uk).
Just the
Tonic at The Caves • Rowantree Bar, 253 Cowgate, EH1 1LG (Just the Fancy Room)
Aug 1-2 15:30(1h)
£8.50 (£6.50)
Aug
3-11,13-25 15:30(1h) £8.50 (£6.50)
Kevin Quantum: And for My Next Trick 2
Everyday
Miracle Productions
Back with
new illusions and reimagined favourites that will rock your socks off! And you
won't even have to take off your shoes. 'Part magic, part comedy and all
genius' SSSSS (CreamMagazine.com).
Underbelly,
Cowgate • 66 Cowgate, EH1 1JX (White Belly)
Aug 1-2 21:20(1h)
£7.00
Aug
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 21:20(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug
7-8,12-15,19,21-22 21:20(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Mandy Muden: Is Not the Invisible Woman
Mandy
Muden
Mandy Muden
is a multi award-winning comedian and magician, widely known for her
sensational appearances on Britain's Got Talent. 'You’re very unique, you’re so
likeable, you’re very naughty too' (Simon Cowell).
Gilded
Balloon Teviot • Teviot Row House, 13 Bristo Square, EH8 9AJ (Balcony)
Jul
31-Aug 2 16:00(1h) £6.00
Aug
3-4,7-8,13-15,20-22,26 16:00(1h) £9.50 (£8.50) (£34.00 F)
Aug
5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 16:00(1h) £10.50 (£9.50) (£38.00 F)
Pete Firman & The Amazing TBC
Corrie McGuire
Management
Witness the
first/final performance of The World's Greatest Magical Double Act! Every night
Pete will be joined by a special guest with no previous conjuring experience,
performing jaw-dropping magic without any rehearsal. 'Spellbinding' (List).
Pleasance
Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ (Pleasance Beyond)
Jul
31-Aug 2 20:00(1h) £9.00
Aug
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:00(1h) £15.50 (£14.00)
Aug
7-8,14-15,21-22 20:00(1h) £13.00 (£11.50)
Aug
12-13,19-20 20:00(1h) £12.00 (£10.50)
Pete Heat: Massive Wizard
Austin
Talent
The
Fringe’s funniest (probably) and lankiest (definitely) magician returns, fresh
from teaching Dumbledore (well, Jude Law) for Fantastic Beasts. Sharp comedy,
slick wizardry and uniquely deranged brilliance from 'the rock'n'roll magician'
(NME). SSSSS (FringeGuru.com).
Gilded
Balloon Patter Hoose • 3 Chambers St, EH1 1HT (Doonstairs)
Jul
31-Aug 2 20:45(1h) £7.00
Aug
3-4,7-8,12-13,15,19-22,26 20:45(1h) £11.50 (£10.50)
Aug
5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 20:45(1h) £12.50 (£11.50)
Piff the Magic Dragon: The Lucky Dragon Tour
Broken
Robot Productions and FAB
The
self-proclaimed loser of America's Got Talent breaks from his US tour and Vegas
residency for a limited run. 'Stunningly good' (Penn & Teller).
'Sensational' (Derren Brown). SSSSS (Sunday Mail).
Pleasance
at EICC • 150 Morrison Street, EH3 8EE (Pentland Theatre)
Aug 21-25
19:00(1h) £16.00 (£15.00)
The Third Annual Black Comedy Showcase
Che
Burnley / PBH's Free Fringe
The only
place to see top black comedians, magicians and cabaret acts who will still
able to be in the country after Brexit, now with an added token straight white
male for diversity. #blackcomedymatters
Bannermans
• 212 Cowgate, Under South Bridge, EH1 1NQ (Back Cave)
Aug 3-25 13:30(1h)
(Free Non-ticketed)
Tom Crosbie: Nerd World Problems
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
Not just a big beautiful brain,
Tom Crosbie put the heart and soul into being an unabashed nerd, performing for
your pleasure. Come for the Rubik's Cubes, stay for a big hug of be-cardiganned
joy.
Gilded Balloon Teviot • Teviot
Row House, 13 Bristo Square, EH8 9AJ (Nightclub)
Jul 31-Aug 2 14:45(1h) £6.00
Aug 3-4,7-8,12-15,19-22,26 14:45(1h) £9.50 (£8.50) (£34.00
F)
Aug 5-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 14:45(1h) £10.50 (£9.50) (£38.00
F)
Events
The Potter Trail
The
Potter Trail
Grab a wand
and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially
for Potter fans! Discover inspirations for characters and locations and JK
Rowling's old writing haunts. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013-2018.
Meeting
Point at Greyfriars Bobby Statue • Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QE (Tour Meeting
Point)
Jul
29-Aug 31 12:00(1h30m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Jul
29-Aug 31 16:00(1h30m) (Free Non-ticketed)
Theatre
The Collection of Professor Novak
Paul
Novak performer / PBH's Free Fringe
Victorian
psychic investigator Professor Novak will discuss his investigations, such as
the Body Parts Club and Adams the bloody photographer. Expect gruesome tales of
madness, mutilation, murder and the strange.
The
Outhouse Bar • 12a Broughton St Lane, EH1 3LY (The Loft)
Aug
3-4,6-11,13-18,20-25 20:30(1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
The Graveyard Shift
Quids In
Theatre Company
Let
Kreestan Sennakie take you on a journey to the dark side of magic. This Gothic,
bizarre tale of Victorian magic is sinister and haunting, creepy and comical.
Dare you arrive for The Graveyard Shift?
theSpace
on the Mile • 80 High Street, EH1 1TH (Space 2)
Aug 19-24
18:50(50m) £8.00 (£6.00 SUD) (£20.00 F)
Secrets
Kingdom
Theatre Company
Secrets has
been designed by Cammy's Magic to show how people have survived for hundreds of
years using magic and how you can too in modern life. Cammy the award-winning
magician, will demonstrate this. 'Online Sensation' (Sun).
www.cameronyoung.co.uk
Greenside
@ Infirmary Street • 6 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT (Mint Studio)
Aug 12-17
19:40(50m) £10.00 (£32.00 F)
The Unfair Advantage
Harrison
Milas
Best Magic
winner Adelaide Fringe Festival 2018. Watch closely… are you playing attention?
Prepare to be completely amazed as Australia's leading sleight of hand specialist
lifts the veil on the illicit world of card cheating.
Underbelly,
Bristo Square • Teviot Place, EH8 9AG (The Unfair Advantage)
Jul
31-Aug 2 18:00, 19:30, 21:00(1h) £6.50
Aug
3-6,9-11,16-18,23-25 18:00, 19:30, 21:00(1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 7-8,12,14-15,19-22,26
18:00, 19:30, 21:00(1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Shows Not In Main Programme
Man Vs. Balloon - The Ultimate Family Magic
Show
Featuring
magic and comedy from Scotland’s Magic Gareth who will blow your minds - and
his balloons - with a magical spectacular of epic proportions! Here you will
marvel at 'The Biggest Balloon in the World' and risk your dryness at the
ultimate game of ‘Water Pistol Roulette’! All LIVE on stage in front of your
very eyes!
CC Blooms
(Venue 171)
Aug 3-17 11:15 (55mins)
Hive Mind (Or How Anyone Can Read Minds)
It is
believed reading minds is a rare skill. Not True. I will demonstrate that the
power to look into someone's mind is an ability we all possess, including into
my mine. An interactive and completely immersive show, that by using a mixture
of prediction, psychometry and mind-reading, you will be left with more
questions than answers.
CC Blooms
(Venue 171)
Aug 18-25 11:15 (55mins)
Ash Pryce Paranormal Illusionist Live
Paranormal
illusions, mind reading & supernatural shenanigans. Strictly over 18s.
“Breath-taking” ***** Bunbury Magazine. “Leicester’s answer to Derren Brown”
BBC Leics. “A great showman” NottsLive. EdHorrorFest Sell Out 2016, 17, 18.
Pilgrim
Bar (Venue 100)
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-24 13:45
(50mins)
Dan Bastianelli – Trixated
Dan
Bastianelli is fixated with magic and trickery. After a very successful debut
Fringe in 2018 (at just 19 years old!) he returns with a brand-new magical
hour, which strives to share with you his love for the art of deception, in a
fresh and vibrant way. Suitable for ages 9+
CC Blooms
(Venue 171)
Aug 3,4,6-11,13-18,20-25 15:00
(50mins)
Aug 17 18:10 (50mins)
The Grumpy Magicians Present ‘There’s One
Born Every Minute’
The Grumpy
Magicians are back with another hilarious show where they will entertain the
audience with some amazing magical effects. Come along and find out if you will
be duped into being one of those born every minute.
CC Blooms
(Venue 171)
Aug 3-16 17:30 (45mins)
The Secrets Show
The secrets
show is brought to you by the Edinburgh close-up magician of the year 2018 and
2019. After his sell out show in March Cameron is back with his brand new show
which is going to be something that you don't want to miss. Filled with Magic, Comedy
and many many secrets this show is going to take magic to a new level. Over the
past 5 years
CC Blooms
(Venue 171)
Aug 17-25 17:30 (60mins)
Ash Pryce Mind Reader: Live
It’s a mind
reading show. Not much more to say. It’ll be fun. ***** “Truly amazing” Bunbury
Magazine. “Leicester’s answer to Derren Brown” BBC Leicester. “Amazing. Blew my
mind” Neon Frights. “A great showman” NottinghamLive. Edinburgh Horror Fest
sell out act 2016, 17, 18. www.ashpryce.com
Bar Bados
(Venue 32) Room 2
Aug 3-5,7-12,14-19,21-24 19:45
(60mins)
PBH Best Of Magic
MONDAYS
ONLY! Chris Cook hosts a special night of trickery featuring the very best
magicians at the festival. The lineup is different every week but previous
shows have featured Dave Alnwick, Charlie Caper, Ava Beaux, Mark Watson, Laura
London and countless others! All the profits from the show go to the PBH Free
Fringe Charity.
Voodoo
Rooms (Venue 68) Ballroom
Aug 5,12,19 (60mins)
Brendon Peel Is The Trickster
The Trickster
is a show filled with mentalism, mind games, psychological illusion, card
tricks, as well as classic magic. These are blended together with Brendon’s
quick wit and elegant charm. Brendon Peel is a multi-award winning South
African performer, who is regarded as one of the top in his field of magic and
mystery throughout Africa
Bar Bados
(Venue 32) Room 5
Aug 3-10 21:45 (55mins)
James James - Comedy Magic - From Street To
Stage
With over
7,000,000 views on YouTube James James elegantly brings experience from the
street to a stage with new material which will make you laugh, smile, be
amazed, and have a thoroughly good time. Did we say, over 7,000,000 views on
YouTube
Bar Bados
(Venue 32) Room 1
Aug 3-24 22:30 (45mins)
The Midnight Cab (To The End Of The Universe)
Hail the
midnight cab to the end of the universe - back in it's seventh year! An
eclectic spattering of Burlesque, magic, music, alternative comedy and more
featuring some of the best acts from around the Fringe. Live, loud and
interactive. F*ck it; it's Midnight
Voodoo
Rooms (Venue 68) Speakeasy
Aug 3,4,6-11,13-18,20-25 (60mins)
