Theatre, Cabaret within 5 miles of Edinburgh

Seven performers tantalisingly blend of circus, cabaret and vaudeville as Circa come back to the Fringe for the first time in four years.

A large array of local and international burlesque entertainers are shipped to Edinburgh to do their sultry and cheeky thing. Performers include America's Moana Santana and Go-Go Gadget and Glasgow's own Cat Aclysmic and Vendetta Vain.

The largest arts festival in the world and the greatest show on earth. Every year thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters for everyone and…

After a successful first outing last year, this festival specialising in all things naughty and arty returns for a second week of big-time sensuality in the form of performance, visual arts and crafts, film and more.

The Edinburgh International Magic Festival kicks off with a gala show featuring many of the acts performing across the festival. Ages 5+.

Enjoy a three course meal while cabaret close-up magic, mindreading and illusion take place around your table. Ages 16+.

This is where the magic happens … watch your wallet as all those light-fingered types move into the bar. Over 18s only.

A comedy magic show for the QI generation. Amazing tricks inspired by astounding science. It's the Natural Selection! 'Could rival Derren Brown' (Theatre-Wales.co.uk). 'Funny, endearing, impressive showmanship' (ThreeWeeks). Sell out: Green Man Festival.

The master of scams and star of The Real Hustle returns with more of the explanations behind the wily ways of con artists. Suitable for ages 12+.

A literary-flavoured cabaret night, boasting spoken word, 'live literature', new music and dancing into the wee small hours.

One of The Scotsman’s Top Ten free shows of 2012. Bizarro! ★★★★ (TimeOut). ‘It's quite lovely’ ★★★★ (Skinny). ‘Hugely Entertaining’ ★★★★ (ExuentMagazine.com). ‘Twonkey is a true comic original' ★★★★ (Scotsman). ‘Silly and Enjoyable’ ★★★★ (BritishTheatreGuide.info).

Would-be wizards and aspiring conjurors compete to win a cash prize and the chance to compete at next year's festival. The under 18s compete in the morning, while the afternoon contest is open to all ages. Ages 10+.