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The Infamous Brothers Davenport

Playwright Peter Arnott discusses The Infamous Brothers Davenport

Arnott and Vox Motus to resurrect the 19th century American spiritualists

6 Jan 2012

This new show from playwright Peter Arnott and Vox Motus promises to be part Dickens, part Derren Brown. It focuses on real-life American magicians William and Ira Davenport, who in the 1860s were a central part of the spiritualist movement, which first…

Fringe Bribes 2011: week two winner - Stuff and Nonsense by Paul Harry Allen

Fringe Bribes 2011: week two winner - Stuff and Nonsense by Paul Harry Allen

Also: Politically Erect, Liam Mullone and Paul Nathan

17 Aug 2011

Stuff and Nonsense is a celebration of the random tat on sale at jumble sales, charity shops and the like. The show’s creator, Paul Harry Allen, shared this love by sending us a set of coasters, tumblers and creepy drinks stirrers, packaged in a…

Jus’ Like That!

Jus’ Like That!

Recreates Tommy Cooper's final performance

16 Aug 2011

Eschewing a biographical narrative, this show about stage magician and comedian Tommy Cooper simply recreates his final performance in all its balmy, cheeky glory. It’s a crowd-pleasing celebration of the utterly unique variety show talent, and Clive…

Chris Cox

Chris Cox

Odd-looking comic successfully combines magic and comedy

14 Aug 2011

Finding the middle ground between a traditional magician and stand-up, Cox wins over even the most reluctant of audience participants with an engaging, geeky charm. Extra bonus points for highlighting his resemblance to the love child of Sue Perkins and…

Barry and Stuart

Barry and Stuart

Showing and telling their magical mysteries

8 Aug 2011

Be-suited Aberdonian purveyors of macabre magical comedy, Barry Jones and Stuart MacLeod have struck upon one hell of a gimmick. First comes The Show, filled with their favoured brand of slightly gory trickery and presented by the twosome with their…

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Popular events

Aberdour Festival
Date	Location
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. View full details
20 Jul–29 Jul Times vary	Various Venues, Aberdour

Peter Powers
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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. View full details
10 Aug–1 Sep Fri 7.30pm; Sat 7.30pm & midnight 6 Jul–14 Jul Fri 7.30pm; Sat 7.30pm & midnight	Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow

The Alternative Diamond Jubilee
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31 May May 31, 6.45pm–9.45pm	Museum Of London Docklands, London E14

Edinburgh International Magic Festival
Date	Location
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… View full details
29 Jun–6 Jul Times vary	Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Piff the Magic Dragon in … Jurassic Bark
Date	Location
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… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
1 Aug–3 Aug Wed–Fri 7.10–8.10pm Preview performance.	Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
4 Aug–26 Aug Mon–Sun 7.10–8.10pm	Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 7.10–8.10pm Two-for-one ticket offer available.	Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh