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2nd May 2019 Acts

 

 

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

 

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”. Sean has won several awards for his magic including:

– Forth Valley Magic Circle champion 2016/17

– 2 x Winner of the Kennedy Smith Quaich for Best Sleight of Hand 2017 & 2018

– Winner – Best Magical Effect at the Scottish Association of Magical Societies 2018

– Winner – Stuart Leith Shield at the Scottish Close-up Magician of the Year Competition 2018

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

 

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. 

 

ANDREW MCKINLAY (Mystery Artist)

Andrew is one of the top corporate entertainers working the circuit right now. 

Named “Scottish Young Magician of the Year” at just 15, Andy’s magic is sure to bedazzle and bewilder! When he’s not performing 60 shows during the festival, he’s delivering top class performances up and down the country specialising in close-up magic, mind-reading and stage acts.

He is also one of the only magicians to win Edinburgh Magic Circle’s ‘Close-up Magician of the Year’ award two years in a row. 

 

DAN BASTIANELLI (Magician)

  • 3 separate sell out runs at the Leith Festival
  • 2 appearances on an STV produced talk-show
  • War of the Wizards U18s Champion 2015
  • A very successful full run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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1st November 2018 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. 

 


ELLIOT BIBBY

Elliot Bibby is the International Brotherhood of Magicians British Ring Close-Up Champion and has had sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for five years running.

He’s had viral videos for BBC The Social, as well as regularly featuring on Scottish TV. He sold out at Australia’s Fringe World Festival and was nominated for the 2018 Australian Fringe World Comedy Award.

“the hot commodity of Fringe magical performances”
World Magic Review

“cheeky, charming magician”
Edinburgh Spotlight

“Slick and funny from beginning to end”
BroadwayBaby

 


JESTER STYLES

Jester Styles promises a different type of magic, taking inspiration from the places and people around him in Coventry. He infuses street magic and mind-reading to create an unforgettable experience. 

His unique approach is adaptable to any stage and we can’t wait to see what this dark performer has planned for the Edinburgh Magic Show. 

He is the official match night magician of the Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey Club who employ him to entertain their VIP guests and business partners at every home game. 

 


STEVEN BLAIR 

Born and raised in Kilmarnock, Scotland, Steven discovered his passion for magic at at a young age when he got a magic set for Christmas from his parents.

He quickly practiced and mastered the tricks in the set and started to show what he had learned to anyone who would watch. This was when Steven first discovered his passion for magic.

At the age of 10, he performed for the first time in public at a talent show in Kilmarnock and won the grand prize of £5. Since then, Steven’s love for the art has only grown, quickly getting him a reputation among friends and fellow magicians as a very entertaining performer.

 

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.

 

 

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2nd August 2018 Acts

Edinburgh Magic Show

VINCENT GAMBINI

This thoughtful, playful and multi-layered piece will make you question how we watch and what we see.

‘Takes apart the clockwork mechanics of wonder in ingenious style’
Fest Mag

 

CHRIS COOK

Chris Cook wants you to know what real magic feels like. No capes. No rabbits. No top hats. Just pure astonishment. Chris Cook has been awarded “Best Show at the Fringe 2017” by World Magic Review and his TED Talk on magic has been seen by thousands around the world.
“An absolute master of his stage” – BroadwayBaby
“Cheeky magician with the slickness of a stand-up” – The Stage
“Top-tipped comedy show” – Three Weeks

 

JACK BRISTER

Jack Brister is a slick and polished entertainer. He has had the great honour of performing for the world’s elite at their private events all across the globe. Specialising in truly astonishing card effects, the skill he possesses means that he is a true one of a kind performer – not to be missed!

 

DAVID CALLAN  (HOST) 

Edinburgh based comedian, David Callan was the first ever Top Banana Award Winner, Monkey Barrel Comedy and has previously reached the Scottish Comedian of the Year semi-final!

‘Callan is a natural; easy on the ear & the eye…..this guy can go far!’
Gag Traders

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5th July 2018 Acts

Edinburgh Magic Show


DAVID CALLAN (Host)

David Callan is an Edinburgh based comedian who has performed in venues all over the UK and is currently gearing up for his first solo show, at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. He has previously reached the Scottish Comedian of the Year semi-final and was the first Top Banana winner at Monkey Barrel Comedy Club.

“Callan is a natural – this guy can go far!” – GagTraders


ELLIOT BIBBY (Magician)
Scottish Comedy Magician of the year, Elliot Bibby, has had sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe for four years running, viral videos for BBC’s The Social, hes 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
“Slick and funny from beginning to end” – Broadway Baby


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”. Sean has won several awards for his magic including:

– Forth Valley Magic Circle champion 2016/17
– 2 x Winner of the Kennedy Smith Quaich for Best Sleight of Hand 2017 & 2018
– Winner – Best Magical Effect at the Scottish Association of Magical Societies 2018
– Winner – Stuart Leith Shield at the Scottish Close-up Magician of the Year Competition 2018

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

 


IAN KENDALL (Magician)

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.

“…his jokes keep the audience laughing, and his rapport with the group draws everyone into the performance”
World Magic Review

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6th June 2018 Acts

Edinburgh Magic Show

LUKE EATON
A renowned magician and a popular fixture on the comedy & variety circuit. With a career spanning 10 years, Luke has developed a unique style of bizarre, stomach churning magic that will have you squirming in your seat or jumping out of it.

“He promised something unique from the fringes of the magic world; something wed never see anywhere else. He delivered on this promise.” – The Skinny


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

“Polished and professional. Slick and funny from beginning to end” – BroadwayBaby.com
“One to watch” – Edinburgh Spotlight


BILLY REID
2 time Magic Circle Close-Up Magician of the Year Finalist, and CURRENT Scottish Close-Up Magician of the Year – Billy Reid is a force to be reckoned with. His cunning sleight of hand devilish charm will have you on the edge of your seats wondering: “How the hell did he do that!!”

***** Edinburgh Spotlight

 


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.


LUKE CLOSELY
Luke Closely is a jack of all trades and a master of fun. An entertainer, performer and storyteller. His unique performing style brings you a variety of magic.

“A fun act guaranteed to entertain!” – Joseph Cranford, Chicago Magic Lounge
“Luke is not only entertaining and engaging, but silly, smart and everything in between. He will tickle your funny bone and warm your heart.” – Peter Michael Marino, PM2 Entertainment