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Catch the Magic at the Edinburgh
International Magic Festival
28th June - 5th July 2013
As the fourth EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MAGIC FESTIVAL casts its
spell across the Capital, from 28 June - 5 July 2013, audiences are invited to
immerse themselves in the surreal magical world between fact and fiction.
Breath-taking illusions and awe inspiring magic from performers across Europe
and as far afield as Australia will once again take you to the fun fringes of
reality. Classic meets close-up, mindreading defies illusion, cabaret clashes
with comedy and levitation renders the impossible possible.
The Magic and Variety Gala Show transforms the beautiful Royal Lyceum Theatre
into world of unreality. Compered by THE COLOUR HAM, the finest award
winning magicians from around the world are joined by a dragon, a dule of doves
and the world’s first magic performing Chihuahua! The Great Lafayette Award
makes its third appearance; this year’s recipient is anyone’s guess in what
bodes to be a superb evening of contemporary, cutting edge magic.
Speaking ahead of the launch MagicFest Artistic Director, Kevin McMahon said:
“The Gala Opening is one of the highlights of MagicFest and I’m really looking
forward to welcoming the best, progressive home-grown and international
performers here to Edinburgh. Most of the acts are making their Scottish debut.”
Portuguese duo, TA NA MANGA, open the Gala with their multi-awarding
winning act; integrating theatre and magic, music and comedy. Frenchman
JEROME HELFENSTEIN’s shadow act is filled with subdued, refined, poetic
beauty; an emotive journey to new destinations. Spain’s stylish showman and
master manipulator, CHARLIE MAG presents his award winning act with live
doves making them appear as if from thin air. Imagine Jack Dee in a dragon suit,
performing jaw dropping magic, with a cute sidekick and you have PIFF THE
MAGIC DRAGON and Mr Piffles the Chihuahua! International street performer
and winner of last year’s ‘War of the Wizards’, Aussie TONY ROBERTS,
makes his MagicFest debut performing his straight jacket escape. Last, but by no
means least, are dashing duo of deception and plucky Victorian prestidigitators
MORGAN & WEST who travel through time to complete the bill. Once again
you can enjoy the Gala afternoon preview show for just £10.
No MagicFest would be complete without its annual intake of budding wizards and
wizardesses. MAGIC SCHOOL (aged 7-10) wizardry workshops have attracted
pupils from as far afield as Norway, France and across the UK, all keen to
learn, create and perform their own magic. Enrol now for the brand new 2.5 hour
workshops or 5-day course with fun show for parents. STREET MAGIC MASTERCLASS
offers 11-14 years olds the chance to learn some mind-blowing techniques and
the secrets behind sleight-of-hand from magic masters FRITZ ALKEMADE from
the Netherlands and LUKE EATON from the UK.
MagicFest are delighted to bring one of the most polished and intriguing mind
readers to Capital; LUKE JERMAY. Having spent the last 3 years headlining
the Las Vegas Strip, Luke was the creative consultant to Derren Brown and the
man credited with inspiring CBS’ multi-awarding winning show ‘The Mentalist’.
An adventurous evening out, a delicious three course meal and an immersive
magical show are on the MAGIC DINNER menu, once again at the lavish Royal
Scots Club in Edinburgh. Wonderland characters bring everyday objects to life,
help to find your muchness and promise at least six impossible things before
dessert!
Enter the THE SECRET ROOM at Lauriston Castle and travel back in time to
a world of clandestine laboratories and hidden passages. The finest Scottish
magicians animate the castle’s mysterious past with stories, performances and
illusions related to the history of Lauriston and her intriguing owners.
Are you ready to be conned? The master of scams, PAUL WILSON, is back
with one of the most immersive, engaging and personal ways to experience magic.
Enter the set of BBC’s Real Hustle and prepare to blown away by one of the
world’s most respected performers of close-up, sleight-of-hand magic.
Returning to Edinburgh after 3 years absence, pioneer of the alternative magic
scene, ALI COOK, brings the WOW factor with his big illusions and
beautiful girls. Star of Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Dirty Tricks, Monkey Magic,
Psychic Secrets Revealed with Derren Brown and Jerry Sadowitz’s Jerry@Trick
sketch show, Ali’s hugely impressive show is a spectacle to behold.
Kevin added: “For our fourth year we're really happy to increase access to
MagicFest with a series of free events in the line-up. We've also launched a
Patron's Programme this year allowing magic lovers to get even closer to the
festival without revealing all the secrets!”
Immerse yourself in the surreal magical world between fact and fiction and have
fun at the fourth Edinburgh International Magic Festival from the 28 June – 5
July.
FREE Street Shows Summer
Street shows will be taking place throughout the Festival on the Royal Mile and
surrounding areas subject to the unpredictable (even for magicians) Edinburgh
weather! Check www.magicfest.co.uk for more information.
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
Online: www.magicfest.co.uk
Telephone: 0131 473 2000
In person: Hub Tickets at The Hub, Castlehill EH1 2NE (Map)
Hub Tickets Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 30th June
10am to 5pm.
Booking Fees: 50p per ticket booking fee (up to a maximum of £3 for telephone
and in person sales).
Concessions are available for Full-time students, Senior citizens (60 and over),
disabled citizens and companions and under 16’s (unless a child ticket is
available).
Group Discounts are available for groups of over ten people. Please phone 0131
473 2000 for more information.
Special Offer: Buy tickets for 4 different events - 10% OFF / Buy tickets for 6
different events - 15% OFF /
Buy tickets for 8 different events - 20% OFF.
For show listings see What's On.