Edinburgh International Magic Festival
Edinburgh International Magic Festival is back this Christmas with a mind-blowing programme of shows, events and workshops!
About Edinburgh International Magic Festival
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Unleash your inner magic – MagicFest, Edinburgh’s annual avalanche of illusion, sleight of hand, mystery and laughter.
And this year it celebrates reaching sweet 16 with two highly innovative world premieres, plus Kevin Quantum’s ever-popular Christmas Show and performances by some of the country’s very best stage magicians.
Tickets are now on sale for shows taking place across the city from 17 to 30 December.
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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh International Magic Festival
The Secret Room
The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle is an unforgettable journey into history, wonder, and imagination.
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Shape Shifters: Work-in-progress
Shape Shifters is a joyful magical dance adventure for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
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Kevin Quantum ‘Christmas Special’ with Guests
Magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with astonishing illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show for the whole family at Church Hill Theatre!
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Making Magic workshop with Tim Licata
In this exciting hands-on workshop, young people aged 12+ will explore the world of card magic — not just the techniques, but the theatre behind it.
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Richard Wiseman
Have you got what it takes to sit through the most tedious show ever and receive a certificate verifying your extraordinary willpower?
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Insane Christmas Magic
Insane Magic finally make their MagicFest debut, ending the year with a bang in a Christmas special packed with festive wonder, jaw-dropping illusions, and a sprinkle of fan-favourite classics!
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Four Magicians
Four of Scotland’s leading magicians come together for an evening like no other — minds will be read, laws of nature will be defied, and dad jokes will be told.
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Tricky Ricky: Jingles All The Way
Back by popular demand! Scotland’s favourite trickster is jingling all the way into the festive season with a brand-new magic and comedy spectacular.
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Jamie Leonard: Wonder Boy
After a hugely successful 2025 Edinburgh Fringe run with five-star reviews, Jamie Leonard returns with his most exciting hour yet: Wonder Boy!
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