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27th February 2020 Acts

CHRIS TENNANT

Chris is a mind reader from Devon who specialises in apparent psychic readings!

Known for combining magic, mind reading and comedy into an act which has taken him all across Europe. His hypnosis show has received many standing ovations from international and corporate audiences.

Always highly in demand, for three years he worked as a headline performer at the House of Illusion in Salou appearing in over 1000 shows and performs for audiences of all sizes, whether one on one or a stage for over 4000!

Chris was also recently invited to perform at the “Amsterdam Magic Show” for two years running, several magic conventions for his peers and regularly consults for TV.

 

CAMERON GIBSON (HOST)

Cameron has had 5 successful Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows and has entertained and astounded thousands of people around the world.

During the day he is a speaker, and loves giving people the tools, inspiration and motivation to help them be the best version of themselves.

After Cameron’s brilliant performance last show – we can’t wait to have him back to host the show.

 

 
ELLIOT BIBBY

International Brotherhood Of Magician’s British Magic Champion, Elliot is a multi award winning comedy magician performing on stages around the world. 🌍

He’s just back from Fringe World Festival in Australia where he won the ‘Weekly Comedy Award’ at the festival, with the show also receiving a 5 star review.

 

IAN KENDALL

Ian is an award winning magician who has amazed audiences across the globe with astonishing feats and incredible miracles.

He has performed in pretty much every situation, from close up magic on the Orient Express train to the world famous The Magic Castle in Hollywood, the F1 at the Bahrain International Circuit to the top hotels in London and Edinburgh.

 

WILF KEYS

Wilf Keys, is an award winning magician, who mixes magic and absurd reflections on life into a magic comedy spectacle.

When not teaching his spaniel card tricks he hosts the weekly Whisky & Wizardry experience in Edinburgh.

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7th November 2019 Acts

Kevin Quantum Edinburgh Magic Show

KEVIN QUANTUM (Magician)

Kevin had the most fascinating introduction into magic. Back in the mid 2000s he starred in one of the most popular reality shows at the time, ‘Faking It‘.

– Artistic Director of ‘The Edinburgh International Magic Festival’.

– The Guinness World Record holder for ‘the BIGGEST ever Magic Lesson’ 

– First Magician to perform at the Globe Theatre in London, performing to over 6000 members of public.

Having spent half of his adult life studying physics and half magic, Kevin now explores the exotic space where science and magic meet.

 

ELLIOT BIBBY (Magician)

Elliot Bibby, has had sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe for five years running, viral videos for BBC’s The Social, he’s featured on Scottish TV regularly, sold out at Australias Fringe World and been nominated for the 2018 Australian Fringe World Comedy Award.

“the finale piece is so breathtakingly brilliant” – The Wee Review

“cheeky, charming magician” – Edinburgh Spotlight

“Bibby is the master of creating crowd warmth. His humours quick and punchy, but it is his magic that is truly impressive” – The Fourth Wall

 

The Great Aziz Edinburgh Magic Show

THE GREAT AZIZ (Magician)

Aziz has had a passion for magic since childhood and has been actively practising for over 30 years.

– He has entertained audiences in over 14 different countries.

– Is a member of The Magic Circle,

Aziz is also a graduate of the esteemed California-based Chavez Studio of Magic (founded in 1941 by @Ben Chavez). This is where magicians such as David Copperfield, Channing Pollock and Norm Nielsen honed their craft.

 


MANDY FLETCHER (Magician)

Mandy has magic in her blood, being a third generation magician.

She has starred in the world famous ‘House Of Illusion’ in Spain for 3 years and has just finished two summers performing on Viking Line Cruise Ships.

An accomplished performer, Mandy is also a dancer (dancing from the age of 2). This has influenced the magic she performs and we can’t wait to see what she has in store for the Edinburgh Magic Show!

 

SEAN HARRINGTON (Magician)

Sean Harrington started his lifelong passion at the age of 7 when he learned his first magic trick off of a TV show. 12 years down the line and he has immersed himself in his hobby and is a self confessed ‘magic addict’.

He is the Co-Founder and current President (2019/2020) of the Edinburgh University Magic Society – a thriving magic club in the heart of Edinburgh. As well as this, Sean is also the Vice-President of the Forth Valley Magic Circle.

Sean has won several awards for his magic including:

– Winner of the John Ramsey Rose Bowl For best Magical Effect in the Scottish Association of Magical Societies Close Up Competition (2018-2019)
– Winner of the Stuart Leith Sheild in the Scottish Association of Magical Societies Close Up Competition (2018-2019)
– 3 X Winner of the Kennedy Smith Quaich for Sleight Of Hand Magic (2016-2019)
– Winner of the Forth Valley Magic Circle Annual Competition (2016-2017)


“WOW!!” – Jeff McBride, Las Vegas Magician 

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4th July 2019 Acts

LEWIS BARLOW (Magician)

Magical consultant to the BBC, Past President of the Edinburgh Magic Circle and winner of numerous national conjuring awards, Lewis produces unforgettable reactions wherever he performs.

He combines astonishing magic with a relaxed manner and his unique skills have led him to become one of the UK’s most sought-after magicians.

We are very lucky to have Lewis perform at our show next week. Grab your tickets now to see this rare appearance from Lewis in Edinburgh!

 

TARYAM BOYD (Compère) 

Taryam Boyd is a Scottish comedian/actor of Arab descent. A tiny man who lived with his gran, Taryam relays his experience of growing up between two mad cultures and what dating is like at 5”1’.

He is known for his work on BBC River City (BBC Scotland) and has appeared on Fags, Mags & Bags (BBC Radio 4), Mirror Mirror (BBC Scotland) & The Glasgow Trip (Online).

• Best Newcomer 2019 – Nominated/Won. 
• Inaugural “Yer Dah” Battles Champion.

 

Louise Andrée Douglas (Magician)

Louise Andrée Douglas is a Scottish London based Magician & Illusionist and member of the Prestigious The Magic Circle, taking the magic scene by storm whilst challenging the traditional roles of women in magic!

Louise specialises in close up as well as stage magic and illusions. Proud to still also work as a ‘box jumper’ she has worked with some of the worlds most renowned magicians and appeared on tv screens internationally as well as in London’s West end Show ‘Impossible’ of which she also joined the UK and international tours .

She has appeared and disappeared (!) on BBC’s The Magicians, Now You See It & Breaking Magic.

One third of all female magic group CHICKS N TRICKS , Louise loves to combine her experience & skills as both ‘magician’ and ‘assistant’ to shake up the traditional stereotypes of magic performance.

 

THE GURU (Magician)

Legend has it he was born with no name but simply a title – ‘The Guru’. After his magical powers and sorcery developed to an unprecedented ‘Level 11’….he decided to chill out a wee bit (nobody likes a show off do they?).

Expect magic, mind-reading and above all, lots of laughs from this truly unique act.

 

ELLIOT BIBBY (Magician)

Elliot Bibby, has had sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe for five years running, viral videos for BBC’s The Social, he’s featured on Scottish TV regularly, sold out at Australias Fringe World and been nominated for the 2018 Australian Fringe World Comedy Award.

“the hot commodity of Fringe magical performances” – World Magic Review
“cheeky, charming magician” – Edinburgh Spotlight

“Bibby is the master of creating crowd warmth. His humours quick and punchy, but it is his magic that is truly impressive” – The Fourth Wall

 

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7th March 2019 Acts

MAGIC GARETH

Magic Gareth is an enthusiastic entertainer based in Edinburgh. A magical, balloon twister, that won’t disappoint, he’s highly regarded through-out his peers. We are looking forward to welcoming Gareth for his debut performance at the Edinburgh Magic Show and can’t wait to see what he has in store!

IAIN CAMPBELL (HOST)

Iain Campbell is a stand up comedian, writer, resident compère at Monkey Barrel Comedy clubs ‘Project X’ and all round good guy. When he’s not saying stuff and everyone is totally laughing, Iain enjoys very short walks on the beach and drinking wine in small – medium quantities. He is much taller than you would initially think and has a full head of hair.

CAMERON GIBSON

After receiving a magic kit for his Birthday, Cameron was hooked on magic. Performing simple magic tricks’ wasnt enough for him though, a problem solver, he wanted to delve deeper. So whilst spending 4 years studying Mechanical Design Engineering in Glasgow he took a keen interest in psychological mentalism. Hes never looked back since and is still on the dark side.

IAN KENDALL

Ian Kendall is an award winning magician who has amazed audiences across the globe with astonishing feats and incredible miracles.

He has performed in pretty much every situation, from close up magic on the Orient Express train to the world famous The Magic Castle in Hollywood, the F1 at the Bahrain International Circuit to the top hotels in London and Edinburgh.

In 2009 he was awarded the Leslie P Guest award for Excellence in Magic by the The Society of American Magicians, only the second non US magician to win the award.

ADAM BLACK

We welcome back this incredibly talented Rubik’s cube genius to the Edinburgh Magic Show and we can’t wait to see what he has in store!

When Rubik’s wanted a magician for their anniversary celebrations, they called on Adam and he simply blew them away! Aged just 17, Adam has already been performing in public for over 7 years, recently combining his two passions: magic and Rubik’s Cubes. Adam can’t wait to bring his award-winning act to the Edinburgh Magic Show this March – what he does with the Rubik’s Cube must be seen to be believed!