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The Secret Room

Prepare to be dazzled by feats of magical wonder as you enter a world where the extraordinary feels possible as part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.

The Secret Room

About The Secret Room

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Step into a world where intrigue, elegance, and mystery collide. Hidden within the grand homes of Edinburgh’s New Town, The Secret Room awaits, offering a spellbinding night of magic inspired by a time when high society gathered for evenings of spectacle and wonder.

It’s the early 1800s—an era when the great and good flocked to the city for ‘the season,’ filling their nights with lavish dinners, vibrant conversation, and the allure of the unknown. In this age of progress and invention, curiosity reigned, yet the shadow of Scotland’s last witch trial still loomed. The Secret Room brings this tension to life, balancing the fine line between science and sorcery, invention and illusion.

Prepare to be dazzled by feats of magical wonder as you enter a world where the extraordinary feels possible. With every trick and turn, the evening will transport you back to a time when the unexplained wasn’t just entertainment—it was the spark of intrigue and imagination.

The magic of Edinburgh’s New Town awaits you. Will you dare to step inside?

Featuring world-class card magician Lewis Barlow, astounding sleight-of-hand artist Tim Licata and captivating magician and mind-reader Lorenzo.

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