From 27-30 December 2017 Edinburgh will host MagicFest at the Traverse Theatre.
Following a launch last year the winter world of wonder will return and The Secret Gift will be unwrapped featuring five magicians.
The two hour show is packed with suspense, excitement, surprise and guessing to leave you with a smile and confusion on everyone’s face.
Artistic Director, Kevin Quantum commented… ‘It is heart-warming to announce the return of MagicFest Christmas and I am thrilled that the show will take place at one of my favourite Edinburgh theatres – the Traverse.
Edinburgh is really lucky to be the only city in the UK to have a magic festival at Christmas, and I think our festive show has been so well received because it offers something fun for families and couples to do that extends that magical feeling of Christmas Day for a few extra days. Why should magic finish on 25th December?!’
This year’s line-up includes:
Kevin Quantum (UK) – Magician-Scientist Hybrid
Trained by Penn and Teller – Kevin fuses visual magic with modern technology and unique inventions. A Guinness World Record Breaker and recently awarded ‘high commendation’ at the Adelaide Fringe.
David Blanco (Spain) – The Honest Deceiver
Inspiring visual magic with drama and surprise. Funny and remarkable, his “honest lies” will arouse the curiosity of many and the smiles of all.
Paul Dabek (UK) – Magician, Comedian and Vaudevillian
A bag full of banter and a personality that reaches right to the very back of the theatre, it’s no wonder that Time Out Mag describes him as ‘A Superb Showman’!
Chris de Rosa (UK) – The Grand Illusionist
Presenting the Art of Illusion. From death-defying grand illusions to graceful classical sleight-of-hand. With over 27 years of performing worldwide on cruise-ships, casinos and theme parks, Chris has worked on the world’s leading illusion shows.
Señor Pérez (Spain) – The Bubble Poet
A brilliant combination of bubbles, magic and smoke where soundtrack and graceful movement will give to the audience a wonderful experience of visual beauty.
Tickets:
Tickets are on sale now at www.magicfest.co.uk
By Phone – 0131 226 0006
In person – Fringe Box Office, 180 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS
£22 adult / £20 concession / £15 child. Age recommendation 5+
There are NO additional booking fees for MagicFest Christmas tickets
Dates & Venue
Wednesday 27th – Saturday 30th December
Shows at 2pm and 7pm – 2hrs with interval
Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED
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