Various venues across Edinburgh
Featuring shows, events and workshops, plus some of the top acts from Edinburgh and beyond, MagicFest has something for all ages.
The only event of its kind in the UK, MagicFest takes place at various venues across Edinburgh. Be prepared to be wowed by illusions, mind-reading, sleight of hand and comedy from new and established magical talent including Edinburgh-based international star, Kevin Quantum. As well as two highly world premieres, this year’s festival also includes the ever-popular Christmas Show and performances by some of the country’s very best stage magicians.
Highlights from this year’s festival include:
- Fusing dance, theatre, and jaw-dropping illusion, Shape Shifters is a joyful and visually striking new performance for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
- The immersive Magic Awareness Society blends theatre and astonishing feats of close-up magic from master magicians mere inches from your eyes.
- After Edinburgh Fringe sell-outs, Insane Magic return with their biggest show yet – an hour of mind-blowing magic, with fan-favourite classics sprinkled into the mix.
- Making Magic Workshop with Tim Licata: In this exciting hands-on workshop, young people aged 12+ will explore the world of card magic – not just the techniques, but the theatre behind it.
- Set against the castle’s breath-taking Edwardian interiors, The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle invites you to experience history, magic and mystery intertwined.
Find out more, view the full programme and book your tickets on Edinburgh International Festival of Magic.
