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Royal Highland Show 2012

Theatre and Magic

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Aberdour Festival
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The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and raft race for adults, to food and wine tastings with twinned towns in Italy and France, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over the course of ten days.
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20 Jul29 Jul Times vary Various Venues, Aberdour
Bruce Glen: The Gentleman Magician
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Show combining storytelling, magic and theatrical skills. Ages 10+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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30 Jun6 Jul Sat–Fri 8.30pm Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Colin McLeod: Sheer Luck?
Date Location
In his attempt to be a modern, magical Sherlock Holmes, Colin McLeod attempts to reveal audience members' secrets, find hidden objects, memorise information and solve a murder mystery devised by the audience. Ages 12+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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30 Jun Noon Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
The Colour Ham
Date Location
Magical comedy sketch group comprising Colin McLeod, Gavin Oattes and Kevin McMahon, making good use of absurdity, magic and mentalism. Member Gavin Oattes allegedly once licked Paul Daniels' face, so anything could happen, really. Over 18s only.
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5 Jul 8.30pm
Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Date Location
The big daddy of arts festivals, the Fringe has it all. The facts and figures speak for themselves: nearly 1.9 million tickets sold in 2011 for 41,689 performances of 2,542 shows in 258 venues. It's the biggest celebration of theatre, comedy, cabaret, children's shows, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, exhibitions and music in all its forms in the world.
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3 Aug27 Aug Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Magic Festival
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This magical new player on the Edinburgh festival scene returns for a third year in 2012 and is sure to have an even bigger array of performances, live illusions, close-up magic, films and children's shows. The festival is a not-for-profit venture also incorporating a grand trick-off contest, a gala show and speakers from the world of magical entertainment who might have a trick or two up their sleeves. Last year's event included appearances from female magician Romany and The Real Hustle 's R…
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29 Jun6 Jul Times vary Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Enterteasement
Date Location
A spell-binding mix of comedy, magic and burlesque featuring performances from the like of mind reader Colin McLeod, burlesque acts Daiquiri Dusk and Scarlet Fever and comedians Anna Devitt and Graham Mackie.
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22 Jun 7.30pm The Hold (Underneath The Admiral Bar), Glasgow
Four Nations Magic-Off
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The 'Late 'n' Live' of the magic world, this night-time magical bust-up sees some of the stars of the festival's programme pull out every trick they can get their sleight-of-hands on. Performers remain top secret until the festival is underway, and the audience will be able to vote for their Four Nations Magic Champ 2012. Ages 18+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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6 Jul 10pm Traverse Bar Café, Edinburgh
Freddie & Holly's Karnival of Kitsch
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Freddie Valentine and Holly Blue present an offbeat cabaret show featuring singing psychic Voodoo Mick, balloon artiste Danny Schlesinger, a mermaid lady and some love fairies, amongst other delights.
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30 May
(Over-18s only) 7.30pm
Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London SE11
From Houdini to Potter
Date Location
Great Grandmother Productions. Hi, I'm Chris and I'm dishonest. Unlike anything you've seen before and on the back of a sell-out tour, Yorkshire sensation Chris Cassells brings his debut act to the Edinburgh stage. Uncover the darkest secret of magic, the driving force behind why so many performers choose to live a life of deception. Can you keep a secret? 'Simply magic' (York Press). 'Superb show' (Pateley Bridge Dramatic Society). 'Stylish and captivating' (James Ward, The Magic Circle).
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3 Aug4 Aug Fri & Sat 8.05–9.05pm
Preview performance.
theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 8.05–9.05pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
8 Aug11 Aug Wed–Sat 8.05–9.05pm theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
Javier Jarquin – CARD NINJA: ReDeal
Date Location
The New Zealand comedian returns with a show full of 'fight-of-hand' techniques, wit and cards used as weapons. Ages 5+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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1 Jul 7pm Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
John Archer: Forget about the Tricks
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Comedy magician and the first man to fool Penn & Teller, John Archer weaves stories, mind-reading and audience participation into this magic show. Ages 12+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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4 Jul5 Jul Wed & Thu 7.30–8.30pm Traverse Bar Café, Edinburgh
Kids' Sunday Magic Show
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The magnificent Douglas Cameron performs a funny but baffling magic show. Watch out – he'll be looking for someone to turn (briefly) into a rabbit!
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1 Jul 1pm East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Laurent Piron - Unusual Day
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Laurent Piron. With a touch of magic and a pinch of comedy, Laurent welcomes you into his unique world. Through this view into his daily routine, Laurent reveals the beginnings of his journey as a magician, uncovering and exploring the age-old questions asked by artists - what are my influences, what makes me unique, and, if they exist, how have luck or fate shaped my life? This reflection, narrated with comedy and punctuated with magic, takes unusual twists and turns into an introspective…
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13 Aug18 Aug Mon–Sat 8.10–8.55pm theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
Lewis Barlow: As Close As You Can
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The close-up magic virtuoso performs his latest tricks, from psychological manipulation to card control. Ages 7+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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30 Jun 7pm The Vault, Edinburgh
Magic and Variety Gala Show
Date Location
The Edinburgh International Magic Festival kicks off with a gala show featuring many of the acts performing across the festival. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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29 Jun 2.30pm
29 Jun 7pm
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Magic Dinner
Date Location
Enjoy a three course meal while cabaret close-up magic, mindreading and illusion take place around your table. Ages 18+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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30 Jun
(Over-18s only) 7pm
The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh
Matthew J Dowden: Magic of the Movies
Date Location
Using magic, song and impersonations, Matthew J Dowden brings to life a selection of his favourite films and actors, from the likes of Disney classics to Hollywood blockbusters. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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30 Jun6 Jul Sat & Sun 5pm; Tue–Fri 7pm Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Michael Neto: UPCLOSE
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Scottish Close-Up Magic Champion three years running, Michael Neto brings together humour and close-up magic in this show, which also premieres the tricks he has up his sleeve for this year's World Championships of Magic. Ages 10+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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30 Jun6 Jul Sat–Fri 8.30pm The Vault, Edinburgh
Mickey's Magic Show
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Spellbinding scenes from Disney classics including Cinderella, Aladdin and Fantasia are brought to life by Mickey, Minnie and more of their magical friends.
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6 Jul8 Jul Fri 4.30pm; Sat & Sun 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm AECC, Aberdeen
11 Jul15 Jul Wed 4pm; Thu & Fri 1pm & 4pm; Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm; Sun 1pm & 4pm Braehead Arena, Glasgow
Peter Powers
Date Location
Hypnotist act from Powers, who has been called 'the Ali G of stage hypnosis'. Please note the Fri show is a 'Family Fun Night', Sat 7.30pm show is 'Anything Goes' (safe for teens) and the Sat 'Midnight Madness' is over 18s only.
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10 Aug1 Sep Fri 7.30pm; Sat 7.30pm & midnight
6 Jul14 Jul Fri 7.30pm; Sat 7.30pm & midnight
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Piff the Magic Dragon in … Jurassic Bark
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Piff the Magic Dragon. It's 2012 - the Year of the Dragon - and Piff's back! But more importantly, so is Mr Piffles! Can the World's First Million Dollar Chihuahua (TM) cheat death on a nightly basis as he is laminated live on stage, escapes a flaming straight jacket and flies from the cannon of certain death. Book early to avoid disappointment. Total sell-out 2011. As seen on BBC, ITV, C4 and C5. 'Cute, inspired and very funny' (Time Out). 'A stand out act.' (Metro). 'An hour with Piff is…
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 7.10–8.10pm
Preview performance.
Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 7.10–8.10pm Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 7.10–8.10pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
Rob James: Magicana
Date Location
Rob James. A retro-modern magic show. Elegant sleight of hand, baffling magical apparatus and inexplicable illusions presented with humour and flair. See the original version of the beautiful Marvellous Orange Tree as romanticised in the film The Illusionist. From the House of Commons in London to the Magic Castle in Hollywood, Rob James is a veteran of over 2000 performances. 'Rob James was excellent. Dry humour, classic magic and some elegant sleight of hand wowed the audience' (Magicseen…
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3 Aug4 Aug Fri & Sat 1.05–1.55pm
Preview performance.
theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 1.05–1.55pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
8 Aug25 Aug Mon–Sat 1.05–1.55pm theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
Voyageurs Egarés: An Unavoidable Trip into an Imaginary World
Date Location
French performance artists flit between the roles of clowns, jugglers and illusionists to take you on a journey into a fantasy world, built with shadow theatre and comic escapades. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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30 Jun
(Over-5s only) 2.30pm
Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
War of the Wizards
Date Location
Top, local and up-and-coming magicians are judged by a panel of professional magicians and non-magicians. Ages 10+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
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1 Jul 11am
Under 18s competition.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
1 Jul 2pm
Open competition. The winner gets the chance to perform at next year's MagicFest.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

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