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thecardman Loyal user Scotland 218 Posts |
Hi folks
I didn't know exactly where to post this so I've put it here. If any of the moderators feel it is in the wrong place, please feel free to move it to the correct place. That said, it's that time of year again when the programme for the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe is published and this year there are 41 magic and magic-related shows in the programme. Here's the list of what I have found. CABARET Bespoke Magic – On the Fringe of Reality Bruce Glen – The Gentleman Magician Bruce Glen, the Gentleman Magician, presents a unique combination of storytelling and extraordinary magic – amid the mysterious surrounds of the atmospheric Roman Eagle Lodge. C aquila • Roman Eagle Lodge , EH1 2PW Box Office 0845 260 1234 Aug 4-5,15,22-23: 18:10 (1h) £7.50 (£6.50) Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-29: 18:10 (1h) £9.50 (£8.50) Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25: 18:10 (1h) £8.50 (£7.50) Chris Cross is Escaping from Reality Chris Cross Entertainments /PBH's Free Fringe Chris Cross is a contortionist and escapologist who travels worldwide with his one-man, critically acclaimed show. He is cheeky, funny, energetic and positively different to anything else you will see at the Fringe. http://www.chris-cross.co.uk The Voodoo Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA Box Office 0131 226 0000 Aug 6-27: 21:35 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Comedium Peter Antoniou Award-winning comedy mind reader Peter Antoniou guides you through his world of psychic weirdness. A blend of documentary and jaw-dropping mind reading demonstrations wrapped up with trademark humour, this will leave you asking, is your mind safe? ‘Brilliant’ (BBC). Sweet Grassmarket • Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket, EH1 2JF Box Office 0131 243 3596 Aug 4-5: 14:05 (55m) £5.00 Aug 6-15,17-21: 14:05 (55m) £7.00 (£5.50) Aug 22-28: 13:30 (55m) £7.00 (£5.00) Doug Segal: I Know What You're Thinking – Free Doug Segal/Laughing Horse Free Festival BBC mind reader teaches audiences to detect lies, read minds and implant suggestions, with laughs and rakish charm. Hard science abused for tawdry entertainment. ‘Imagine a funny Derren Brown’ (Evening Standard). http://www.iknowwhatyouarethinking.co.uk Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters • 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS Box Office 0131 622 6801 Aug 4-13: 20:45 (1h) (Free Ticketed) Fate and Two Sugars Jack Barton Having spent years acquiring a bizarre collection of skills, Jack is live in Edinburgh to demonstrate them. Be dazzled, confused or amused as he fashions psychological mysteries that must either be scientific breakthroughs or elaborate trickery. Hill Street Theatre • 19 Hill Street, EH2 3JP Box Office 0131 226 6522 Aug 22-23,25-29: 22:45 (1h15m) £10.00 (£8.00) James Galea – I Hate Rabbits James Galea Entertainment Critically acclaimed high energy magic concert from Australia's No. 1 magician. Galea’s unique, cutting-edge style seamlessly fuses his wicked humour with award-winning magic. 'James Galea has reinvented the art of trickery' (Daily Telegraph). The Playhouse at Hawke and Hunter Green Room • 12 Picardy Place, EH1 3JT Box Office 0844 871 3014 Aug 5-7,11-14,18-21,25-28: 19:30 (1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Aug 8-10,15-17,22-24,29: 19:30 (1h) £11.50 (£10.50) Oliver Meech: Live Brain Surgery – Free Oliver Meech/Laughing Horse Free Festival Journey inside some extraordinary minds with magic boffin Oliver Meech. Experience gruesome surgery, bizarre neurological phenomena and freaky tricks in this mind-expanding, mind-blowing magic show. 2010 show: 'fascinated' (Fest), **** (LoveFringe). http://www.magicmeech.com Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters • 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS Box Office 0131 622 6801 Aug 4: 18:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Aug 5-15,17-28: 18:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed) SwissOH!vation Freddie Rutz The multi-talented Swiss entertainer Freddie Rutz fascinates any audience with his charm and makes people laugh and think! The former professional dancer and magician in his solo variety show that toured in Asia and all over Europe! http://www.freddierutz.com Spotlites @ The Merchants' Hall • 22 Hanover Street, EH2 2EP Box Office 0131 220 5911 Aug 5-13: 21:05 (50m) £9.00 (£8.00) Wet Paint: A Magic Show – Free Ben Hart and Neil Kelso/PBH’s Free Fringe Ben Hart and Neil Kelso, the award-winning brains behind illusions and special effects seen on stage, television and movies, unveil new and astounding magical illusions from the darkest corners of their unusual imaginations. The Voodoo Rooms • West Register Street, EH2 2AA Box Office 0131 226 0000 Aug 5-29: 12:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed) CHILDREN’S The Amazing Bubble Show The Amazing Bubble Man (USA) Breathtaking bubbles, people inside bubbles, square bubbles, amazing bubble colours, sculptural bubbles, special effect bubbles. A show for kids of all ages to thrill, laugh, love and learn about the world of Bubble-ology. Book early. C too • St Columba's by the Castle, EH1 2PW Box Office 0845 260 1234 Aug 4-5,16,22-23: 12:05 (45m) £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C) Aug 6-9,13-14,20-21,27-29: 12:05 (45m) £9.50 (£8.50) (£7.50 C) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 12:05 (45m) £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C) Aug 4-5,16,22-23: 13:05 (45m) £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C) Aug 6-9,13-14,20-21,27-29: 13:05 (45m) £9.50 (£8.50) (£7.50 C) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 13:05 (45m) £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C) The I Hate Children Children's Show! Bad Magician Sick of kids shows making you want to vom in your sippy cup but need to keep little monsters entertained? This is for you. Stunning magic, irreverent humour, fun for all. 'Wonderfulness' ***** (ThreeWeeks). Zoo Southside • 117 Nicolson Street, EH8 9ER Box Office 0131 662 6892 Aug 6-29: 12:30 (45m) £7.50 Kreestan Sennakie's Magical Story Emporium Quids In Theatre Company Welcome to our Story Emporium! Kreestan brings wonderful tales to life through a mixture of magical storytelling, illusion and audience participation. Family fun is always guaranteed when the doors open to the Magical Emporium! theSpaces on North Bridge • Carlton Hotel, North Bridge, EH1 2HE Box Office 0845 557 6308 Aug 5-6: 11:10 (45m) £4.00 (£2.50) Aug 8-13: 11:10 (45m) £5.00 (£3.00) Toybox Billy Kirkwood, Sian Bevan, Steven Dick/Stand Comedy Club Comedians Billy Kirkwood, Sian Bevan and Steven Dick take you on a hilarious bouncy castle of laughter in this awesome new interactive kids comedy show, featuring stand-up, games, magic and much more – come and play in the Toybox! The Stand Comedy Club • 5 York Place, EH1 3EB Box Office 0131 558 7272 Aug 5-16,19-21,26-28: 12:45 (1h) £6.00 COMEDY Ali Cook – Principles and Deceptions Bound and Gagged Comedy by arrangement with International Artistes Star of ITV's Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Dirty Tricks (Channel 4) and Monkey Magic (Five), Ali Cook returns with more awe-inspiring magic. 'Stunning tricks. Truly awesome' (Chortle.co.uk), 'Immensely funny' (Telegraph). http://www.alicook.com Gilded Balloon Teviot • Teviot Row House, EH8 9AJ Box Office 0131 622 6552 Aug 3-5: 21:30 (1h) £6.00 Aug 6-7,12-14,19-21,26-28: 21:30 (1h) £13.00 (£12.00) Aug 8-9,11,15-16,18,22-25,29: 21:30 (1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Barry and Stuart – Show and Tell: The Show Corrie McGuire for Objective Talent Join ‘genuinely remarkable’ (Sunday Telegraph) Scottish Bafta nominated magicians Barry and Stuart (stars of The Magicians, BBC1) for a mindblowing hour of ‘pure magic’ (List). ‘Watch and marvel’ (Scotland on Sunday). Udderbelly's Pasture • Bristo Square, EH8 9AL Box Office 0844 545 8252 Aug 3-5: 22:15 (1h) £7.00 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28: 22:15 (1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Aug 10-11,15-18,22-25: 22:15 (1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Barry and Stuart – Show and Tell: The Tell Corrie McGuire for Objective Talent How’s it done? Here’s your chance to find out! In the Fringe’s most intimate venue, Barry and Stuart will reveal the secrets behind the magic from The Show. Limited tickets available. Udderbelly's Pasture • Bristo Square, EH8 9AL Box Office 0844 545 8252 Aug 3-5: 00:00 (1h) £6.00 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28: 00:00 (1h) £12.00 (£11.00) Aug 10-11,15-18,22-25: 00:00 (1h) £10.00 (£9.00) The Boy With Tape On His Face Lee Martin for Gag Reflex Management The Boy returns with his award-winning show. It’s still good. ‘Utterly spectacular!’ ***** (Time Out), ‘A truly magical experience’ ***** (Chortle.co.uk). As seen on ITV1’s Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford. 100% sell-out 2010. Pleasance Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ Box Office 0131 556 6550 Aug 15-18,22-25: 21:10 (1h) £10.50 (£9.50) Aug 19-21,26-28: 21:10 (1h) £12.50 (£11.50) Chris Cox: Fatal Distraction Phil McIntyre Entertainments Fifth show from multi award winning mind reader who can’t read minds. He’s been on TV, toured the world and is somehow still getting away with it. 'One of the most exciting entertainers in Britain' (Guardian). http://www.magiccox.com Pleasance Dome • Potterow, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL Box Office 0131 556 6550 Aug 3-5: 19:10 (1h) £6.00 Aug 6-7,12-14,19-21,26-28: 19:10 (1h) £14.00 (£12.50) Aug 8-11,15,17-18,22-25,29: 19:10 (1h) £12.00 (£10.50) Devious Minds Maudsley and Shoesmith Deviously funny and fiendishly clever mindtricks from professional members of the Magic Circle! Shoesmith amuses with wit and sleightof- hand, Maudsley tells you it’s a con from the start but by the end you’ll believe he reads minds! http://www.deviousminds.co.uk Spotlites @ The Merchants' Hall • 22 Hanover Street, EH2 2EP Box Office 0131 220 5911 Aug 14-22: 19:10 (1h10m) £9.00 (£8.00) Disco in a Dungeon Just the Tonic Edinburgh's biggest club night! Voted one of the top 100 venues in the world! Lying in the cavernous depths of the hollow arches under South Bridge. Big name DJ's, fire-eaters, magicians, 70s to 90s and now! Just The Tonic at the Caves • Enter from The Rowantree Bar (under South Bridge), 253 Cowgate, EH1 1LG Box Office 0131 556 5375 Aug 5-6: 00:00 (3h) £5.00 Aug 7,11-14,18-21,25-28: 00:00 (4h30m) £8.00 Hypnotist,Titan Knight Titan Knight.com Witness phenomenal feats of pure mind magic as Canada’s premier hypnotist invites you on an insane unpredictable journey through the subconscious. Astonished audience members are left asking what’s real and what’s not? See it for yourself! http://www.titanknight.com City Edinburgh • 1a Market Street, EH1 1DE Box Office 0131 226 0000 Aug 7: 23:00 (1h30m) £6.00 Aug 8-9,14-18,21: 23:00 (1h30m) £13.00 Aug 22-25,28: 23:30 (1h30m) £13.00 Ian D Montfort – Spirit Comedium Cheerful Earful Productions Tom Binns returns with an incredible new show for Ian D Montfort, a spookily skilful, wonderfully observed and hysterically funny spirit medium who contacts the dead with faintly inexplicable clairvoyant revelations, leaving the audience gasping. Pleasance Courtyard • 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ Box Office 0131 556 6550 Aug 3-5: 18:15 (1h) £10.00 (£8.00) Aug 6-7,12-14,19-21,26-28: 18:15 (1h) £14.00 (£12.00) Aug 8-11,15-18,22-25: 18:15 (1h) £12.00 (£10.00) Kevin Cruise Assembly Teatime cruise ship capers with legendary high seas host. Comedy, magic, game shows, sing-a-long classics and bingo. Pack your bags and party on down. ‘Sheer entertainment – I love Kevin Cruise’ (Amanda Holden), ‘Absolutely no comment’ (Simon Cowell). Assembly George Square • George Square, EH8 9LH Box Office 0131 623 3030 Aug 3-5: 15:50 (50m) £5.00 Aug 6-7,12-14,19-21,26-28: 15:50 (50m) £12.00 (£10.00) Aug 8-11,16-18,22-25,29: 15:50 (50m) £10.00 (£8.00) Mind Reading for Breakfast 'Psychic' Psychologist – Rob Bailey Reiki, homeopathy and ESP: mumbo-jumbo or truth? Decide over free coffee and croissants as Fringe veteran Psychic Psychologist recreates parascientific illusions during this funny, informative show. 'Ditches paranormal waffle without compromising mystique' **** (Big Issue). http://www.psychicpsychologist.co.uk Sweet Grassmarket • Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket, EH1 2JF Box Office 0131 243 3596 Aug 4-5: 11:30 (1h) £5.00 Aug 6-29: 11:30 (1h) £9.00 (£8.00) Mogic Hiatus Theatre in association with The Scat Pack A mail order magic kit. A magician and his glamourous assistants with only an instructional cassette to follow. Hilarious farce meets breathtaking magic. 'Astonishing performance' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Hysterical. The audience is literally speechless with laughter' (Hairline.org.uk). http://www.hiatustheatre.co.uk C soco • Chambers Street and Cowgate, EH1 1HR Box Office 0845 260 1234 Aug 3-5,15,22-23: 17:10 (55m) £7.50 (£6.50) (£4.50 C) Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-29: 17:10 (55m) £9.50 (£8.50) (£6.50 C) Aug 10-11,17-18,24-25: 17:10 (55m) £8.50 (£7.50) (£5.50 C) Morgan & West: Crime Solving Magicians Morgan & West Time-travelling magicians Morgan & West return with an all new show and their toughest challenge – solving their own murder. Featuring magic, mystery and mild peril aplenty. Sell-out show 2009, 2010. **** (Scotsman). Gilded Balloon Teviot • Teviot Row House, EH8 9AJ Box Office 0131 622 6552 Aug 3-5: 15:30 (1h) £6.00 Aug 6-11,15-16,18, 22-25,29: 15:30 (1h) £9.50 (£8.50) Aug 12-14,19-21,26-28: 15:30 (1h) £10.50 (£9.50) Nathan Penlington: Uri and Me Show + Tell Fusing psychic magic and an obsessive deconstruction of the spoon-bending icon/oddball that we all know and love. Featuring telepathy, clairvoyance, oil dowsing and a death-defying motorbike stunt. ‘An absolute sensation’ (Guardian). **** (ThreeWeeks). http://www.showandtelluk.com Udderbelly's Pasture • Bristo Square, EH8 9AL Box Office 0844 545 8252 Aug 3-5: 16:10 (1h) £6.00 Aug 6-7,10-11,16-18,22-25,29: 16:10 (1h) £9.50 (£8.50) Aug 8-9,12-14,19-21,26-28: 16:10 (1h) £10.50 (£9.50) Obsession – A Life With Magic Ian Kendall What happens when you show an Asperger's kid something cool? Fringe veteran Ian Kendall explains his lifelong obsession with sleight of hand. ‘Impressive magician's skill’ **** (Scotsman). ‘Slick, stylish sleight of hand’ ****(BroadwayBaby.com). http://www.iankendall.com Zoo • 140 The Pleasance, EH8 9RR Box Office 0131 662 6892 Aug 13,20: 22:30 (1h) £10.00 Paul Daniels: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow Norwell Lapley Productions Ltd The most successful magician of the 20th century and international sex symbol comes to town with the lovely Debbie McGee with a show full of comedy, magic and amazement. He promises not to dance. Assembly George Square • George Square, EH8 9LH Box Office 0131 623 3030 Aug 3-5: 17:00 (1h) £8.00 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,25-28: 17:00 (1h) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 10-11,15-18,22-24: 17:00 (1h) £14.00 (£13.00) Pete Firman: Jiggery Pokery Phil McIntyre Entertainments by arrangement with Objective Talent Management After sell out shows in 2007/08/09/10, the UK’s top comedic conjuror returns with 'The best magic tricks in the Universe' (Independent). 'Funnier than most comedians and more magical than Dumbledore on a good day' (Time Out). Pleasance Dome • Potterow, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL Box Office 0131 556 6550 Aug 3-5: 20:30 (1h) £6.00 Aug 6-7,12-14,19-21,26-28: 20:30 (1h) £14.00 (£12.50) Aug 8-11,15-18,22-25: 20:30 (1h) £12.00 (£10.50) Piff the Magic Dragon: Last of the Magic Dragons John van der Put/Cat's Cradle Comedy They're back! To save the species! 'Top Three Picks of the Fringe' (The One Show). 'Unbelievable' (BBC1). 'Cute, inspired and very funny' (Time Out). 'Gloriously grumpy!' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Genuinely side-splittingly funny' (ArtsHub.co.uk). Just the Tonic at The Store (formerly GRV) • 37 Guthrie Street, EH1 1JG Box Office 0131 556 5375 Aug 4-5: 18:40 (1h) £5.00 Aug 6,11-13,18-20,25-27: 18:40 (1h) £10.00 (£9.00) Aug 7-10,14-15,17,21-24,28: 18:40 (1h) £9.00 (£8.00) Rockstar of the Mind Hank Stone Productions/Laughing Horse Free Festival Four world tours at 27, must be doing something right. Featuring a tribute to Kenny Craig, Derren Brown and that other guy. And remember, don't look into his eyes, his eyes or around his eyes! Laughing Horse @ The Beehive Inn • 18 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU Box Office 0131 225 7171 Aug 14-15: 23:55 (55m) (Free Non-ticketed) Roughhausers Comedy Sideshow Roughhausers Witness cheeky burlesque, bizarre magic, hilarious comedy and improvisation in this surreal, old-timey variety act inspired by historical sideshows. http://www.roughhausers.com Leith on the Fringe @ Out of the Blue Drill Hall • 30-36 Dalmeny Street, EH6 8RG Box Office 0131 226 0000 Aug 26-27: 20:00 (1h) £10.00 (£9.00) The Ultimate Quiz Show featuring Silly Milly Shetland Fiddlers Ever wondered what'd happen if Bargain Hunt got jiggy with Just a Minute? Wonder no more. Join the Shetland Fiddlers with their game show love child! Also, special adults kids party every Friday! Laughing Horse @ The Beehive Inn • 18 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU Box Office 0131 225 7171 Aug 4-14,17-28: 21:40 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed) Young & Strange Richard Young and Sam Strange As seen on ITV's Penn & Teller; Fool Us, Young & Strange make their Edinburgh debut with an hour of magic, comedy and illusion. The Southsider, 3 - 7 West Richmond Street, EH8 9EF Aug 6-26: 20:00 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed) THEATRE Babbling Comedy 2 Perfordian Factory (Korea) Amazing babbling babies from Korea return with a brand new show. Physical theatre, comedy, mime, magic, juggling and beat-box. Truly unique. Fun for the whole family. ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (FringeReview.co.uk). http://www.perfordian.com C • Chambers Street, EH1 1HR Box Office 0845 260 1234 Aug 3-5,15,22-23: 15:15 (55m) £9.50 (£7.50) (£5.50 C) Aug 6-9,13-14,20-21,27-28: 15:15 (55m) £11.50 (£9.50) (£7.50 C) Aug 10-12,17-19,24-26: 15:15 (55m) £10.50 (£8.50) (£6.50 C) Coal Head, Toadstool Mouth and Other Stories SUDS Theatre Company Enter a realm of magic, mime and marionettes with this enchanting collection of wry tales. SUDS return with more 'powerful storytelling' and 'engaging eccentricity' (List, 2009) to celebrate the unique jumble of life. theSpace @ Symposium Hall • RCOS, Hill Square, EH8 9DR Box Office 0845 508 8515 Aug 8-10: 20:30 (1h30m) £2.00 Aug 11-13,15-20,22-27: 20:30 (1h30m) £7.00 (£5.00) Devil in the Deck Unusual Productions Jack Swindle is a gambler cursed by fate. Cheating at cards and cheating death, Jack searches for a cure to the curse in this innovative amalgam of theatre, magic and music. 'Beautifully executed magic...' (SF Chronicle). Zoo Roxy • 2 Roxburgh Place, EH8 9SU Box Office 0131 662 6892 Aug 5-29: 21:05 (1h10m) £10.00 Jus' Like That! Assembly by Agreement With Mark Goucher Ltd Bringing Tommy Cooper back to life with all the familiar trademarks: the fez, the laugh and the magic. Clive Mantle (Casualty, Vicar of Dibley), stars as the legendary comedian. ‘Laughed to the bottom of my soul’ (Mirror). Assembly Hall • Mound Place, EH1 2LU Box Office 0131 623 3030 Aug 4-5: 17:30 (1h25m) £10.00 Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,25-28: 17:30 (1h25m) £15.00 (£14.00) Aug 10-11,15-18,22-24,29: 17:30 (1h25m) £14.00 (£13.00) Magicians Do Exist White Room Theatre Comedy lies in the comedian's ability to reveal the comic dimensions of others. Chris Cresswell's latest show explores the comedy of Jacques Tati and the art of the clown in an interactive theatrical experience. Pleasance Dome • Potterow, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL Box Office 0131 556 6550 Aug 3-5: 12:10 (50m) £5.00 Aug 6-15,17-22,24-28: 12:10 (50m) £9.00 (£7.00) Manipulators Manipulators Manipulators is a 50 minute show showcasing world-class magic by two Australian performers. Both performers weave compelling short stories amongst skilful illusions. theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall • Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW Box Office 0845 508 8515 Aug 5-6: 20:35 (50m) £5.00 Aug 10-14,17-21,24-27: 20:35 (50m) £12.00 (£10.00) And there you go. Just a few bits shows on this year. And this does not include the guys who will be performing out on the street every day. From a magic point of view, it looks like being a good one! Best wishes Peter :)
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davidleiper Regular user 124 Posts |
Thanks very much for posting this Peter. Wow, that's some line up this year. Definitely plan on taking in some of these shows. Paul Daniels is top of my list, never seen him live before.
Cheers Dave. |
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