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Edinburgh International Magic Festival 2011

Edinburgh International Magic Festival 2011

Paul Wilson and Xavier Mortimer among highlights of second annual festival

28 Jun 2011

Eyes may have been rolled and fezzes shrugged last year when yet another Edinburgh International X Festival was announced (‘we’ll like this,’ residents thought, ‘but not a lot’). However, magician Kevin McMahon, now presiding over his second year as…

Timeline - Summer music festivals 2011 from Scotland and beyond

Timeline - Summer music festivals 2011 from Scotland and beyond

A chronological list of the best festivals in Scotland and beyond

27 May 2011

A chronological list of the most significant festivals happening in Scotland this summer, along with the biggest and best from the rest of the UK and beyond.

Edinburgh International Magic Festival launched

Edinburgh International Magic Festival launched

8 Jul 2010

Edinburgh welcomed a new addition to its festival calendar on Tuesday night: the first ever Edinburgh International Magic Festival was launched at The Scottish Book Trust, just off the Royal Mile. It was a very swanky affair, with a few neat…

Edinburgh International Magic Festival

Edinburgh International Magic Festival

7 Jul 2010

You’ll like this, but not a lot: Edinburgh’s first festival of the dark ‘n’ sparkly arts of conjuring, mind-messing and, er, producing rabbits from hats. There’s quite a complex programme: workshops in Derren Brownesque trickery, a series of films about…

Magic Cinema: Croupier, Smokin’ Aces, House of Games and The Prestige

Magic Cinema: Croupier, Smokin’ Aces, House of Games and The Prestige

7 Jul 2010

It’s a kind of magic. The Edinburgh International Magic Festival and Filmhouse have joined forces to present a short season of classic magic movies. The strong, not too obvious quartet is Croupier, Smokin’ Aces, House of Games and The Prestige. Ticket…

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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 Jun–6 Jul Sat–Fri 8.30pm Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Colin McLeod: Sheer Luck?
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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
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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
2 Aug 9.15pm
Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 		The Big Room at Just the Tonic, Edinburgh
3 Aug–4 Aug Fri & Sat 9.15–10.15pm
5 Aug–9 Aug Wed, Thu & Sun 9.15–10.15pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 		The Big Room at Just the Tonic, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 9.15–10.15pm
2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 		The Big Room at Just the Tonic, Edinburgh
10 Aug–12 Aug Fri–Sun 9.15–10.15pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 		The Big Room at Just the Tonic, Edinburgh
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
Javier Jarquin – CARD NINJA: ReDeal
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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
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