The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, held annually in Edinburgh, Scotland. It takes place all across Edinburgh every year during the month of August and features an eclectic mix of shows from comedy to theatre, spoken word to dance and of course, magic!
Here are our top picks for must-see magic shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 that you definitely don't want to miss:
1. 1 Hour Of Insane Magic
After a sell-out sensation at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, Insane Magic are back even bigger and even more Insane! Witness some of the most incredible acts of magic from 'three of the best magicians in the country' (EdinburghLive.com).
Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby and Luke Osey return with everything from insane magic tricks and impossible illusions, to amazing acts of mind-reading, this is a show that's 'so insanely good' (WorldMagicReview.com) it has to be seen to be believed!
Buy your tickets here.
2. 1 Hour Of Insane Magic: After Dark
After their sell-out sensation at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, Insane Magic are back... but this time After Dark! Join the Insane Magic boys – along with some hand-picked special guests from the world of magic, circus and variety – for an hour of naughty, wild and sometimes extreme late-night magic.
This show is full of stuff a little too raunchy for their daytime show! May contain: adult themes, naughty language, traces of nuts and a little nudity... and one cast member doesn't go to the gym!
3. Grow Up Magic Man
Direct from his sell-out run at Durham Fringe Festival, join Magic Circle member Tom Bolton as he shares with you what it’s really like growing up as a magician in the 21st century. Tom takes you on a journey through the most magical moments from his childhood as well as delving deep into your memories too.
A highly interactive, theatrical magic show packed full of illusion and wonder, giving audience members the chance to become the star of the show! Jaw-dropping fun for adults and kids alike! 'His marvellous tricks are truly staggering!' (Sun).
Buy your tickets here.
4. Dom Chambers: Magic Hunt
Listen up, hunts. Dom Chambers (America's Got Talent, The Illusionists on Broadway, Penn & Teller: Fool Us) is back in town, with his wildest show yet. After a failed quest scouring the globe for the ultimate magic trick, he's decided to take matters into his own unpredictable hands.
He's crafted a brand new hour of magic, utterly unhinged and unlike anything else you've seen. Get ready for Magic Hunt: an untamed magic rampage, a fusion of awe and anarchy and 'a unique blend of comedy and illusions'™.
Buy your tickets here.
5. Dave Reubens - Freaky Magic
The crazy magic show packed with comedy, story and danger. Master magician Dave Reubens attempts to recreate the weird and the supernatural using only his knowledge of sleight of hand, mind games and illusion.
From the maker of Stunt Magician. As seen on the BBC and on the TV show Today Tonight in Adelaide. Chosen in the Top 6 Fringe Show Picks in The Sunday Mail.
Buy your tickets here.
There's plenty more magic shows on at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024; so check them all out HERE!
