Theatre, Magic

The outrageous, unforgettable, legendary La Clique returns to Brighton with an array of dangerously charismatic characters. A magical show like no other, La Clique was born in 2003 and went on to scoop a host of awards, including an Olivier, before playing to sell-out houses world-wide. Funny, sexy and dangerous, La…

Entertainment from a bygone age! Including the headless lady, the disembodied head of scheherazade, the mystifying time machine, presented undercover in all their Victorian splendour. 3 separate side shows housed in a mesmerising marquee of mirth! Be transported back to a time when entertainment meant a suspension of…

Best Cabaret Brighton Fringe 2012 Award winner returns with a brand-new comedy mind-reading show which turns the audience into mind-reading mentalists. Sold out in 2012 and 2011. “Imagine if Derren Brown was funny” (Evening Standard). Expect comedy, animation, interaction and mind blowing miracles performed by you, the…

Star of TV shows such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Dirty Tricks, Ali Cook presents an awe-inspiring array of illusionary entertainment. Ages 12+.

Alex the Magician performs his kid-friendly magic (but adults enjoy it too – promise!). Ages 3+.

An evening of close up magic and sleight of hand.

• Directed by: Polly Findlay
• Written by: Iain Sharkey

The master of mentalism takes his brand new show (we hope he's actually written it by the time it gets here) on the road, melding mind games, illusion, showmanship and masses of charm. Not suitable for children under 12 years.

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…

MagicFest pulls another rabbit out of the hat with a progamme of close-up conundrums, mindboggling illusions, comic cabaret and other feats of the impossible. The festival begins with the Magic and Variety Gala Opening and continues to bamboozle with events and workshops.

Madame Mesmer is using her ‘information controller’ experience from the Cold War to read people’s minds. With a fusion of humour she will seek information with her psychological, physiological, psychic and hypnotic powers to tap into people’s psyche. This mentalist act is jammed full of energy, humour and suspense with a…

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 2013.

Dutch magician Fritz Alkemade dazzles with his card tricks. Ages 7+.

A sell-out show in Edinburgh, Adelaide and Melbourne, this comedy and cabaret show is for all the family to enjoy together. “My eight-year-old absolutely loved it…perfectly timed for child attention spans and demands” – Child Friendly Brighton “Mums and dads will be onto a winner with this afternoon of delightfully…

Seasoned Edinburgh magician and fringe regular who pulls the odd joke out of the hat. Ages 7+.

An outdoor performance of Sondheim's classic musical.

Late night show with some mind-blowing magic and, we're guessing, some mind-reading thrown in too. Ages 12+.

Close-up magic from Lewis Barlow, award-winning conjuror and magical consultant to the BBC. Ages 8+.

Mind magic from the mentalist maestro and creative consultant to Derren Brown. Ages 14+.

Magic and Mayhem! 1 hour show for the young at heart. Britain's biggest illusions alongside peanuts. One of Britain's smallest clowns. A crazy combination of magic, circus and slapstick comedy! Professor Andrew Van Buren displays victorian maig, illusion and circus skills. An interactive show that will have the most…

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.

Time-travelling Victorian tricksters astound with their spiffing spectacles. Ages 7+.