MagicFest Gala Tickets Go On Sale

21/01/2012

The 2012 Festival Programme and Gala Show line up will be announced in April. However due to popular demand tickets for the Opening Gala will go on sale on Monday 23rd January. This year there will be two Gala shows in one day and all tickets for the afternoon Preview will be just £10.

See http://www.magicfest.co.uk/whats-on/17-gala-show

Dates Announced for MagicFest 2012

25/10/2011

Dates for MagicFest 2012 have been confirmed as

29th June - 6th July 2012.

See you then!!

Hotly Contested MagicFest Competition Winners announced!

Big thank you to all the magicians that came to Edinburgh to compete in the second ever Edinbrugh International Magic Festival Competitions.  This year the open competition was won by Alan Rorrison.

The under 18 competition was won by Chris Dougal.

Congratulations to both performers and a big thank you to all the acts that entered.

Last Minute 2 for 1 Ticket Deals at MagicFest!!

Get 2 for 1 Tickets for the following shows tonight and tomorrow (7th and 8th July) at MagicFest:

1) Romany - Diva of Magic. Buy in Advance here or on the door and use discount code DIVA1

2) Alan's Not So Secret World of Magic. Buy in Advance here or on the door and use discount code SECRET1

3) The Ancient Art of Modern Mind Reading. Buy in Advance here or on the door and use discount code MIND1

An Evening With Paul Wilson

29th June 2011

Paul Wilson, from BBC Real Hustle, has just announced two unprogrammed shows as part of MagicFest.  Each audience will consist of no more than 20 people, all round a table, as close to the action as you can get.

There are only 40 tickets available and once they're gone, there will be no more shows organised.  If you're a fan of the Real Hustle, then this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Tickets are available from Hub Tickets on 0131 473 2000

This is the opportunity to spend an hour with Paul Wilson, where he will share some of his favourite mysteries and perform his favourite miracles in an intimate and informal setting.

This is about spending time together and sharing some wondeful, amazing and incredible effects.  It's as much a gathering of new friends as it is a show.  Part show - part conversation.  It's the art of deception in it's purest form - there's nowhere to hide!

Is it ALL card tricks?  No, but cards are Paul's first love.  Tricks are for kids - these are the result of 30 years searching for the impossible.

Are there cons and scams?  Of course - that's who he is.  Everything Paul does is a scam, one way or another....

This is a performer sitting down with his audience and sharing his art in the most personal and direct way he can."

This event has limited unreserved seating and, as such, some bookers will have to stand.

Ages 16+ only

Royal Scots Club
29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE

Wednesday 6 July 2011, 6.30pm & 8.30pm

0131 473 2000

MagicFest in the Press

26th June 2011

In the final lead up to MagicFest 2011, there has been a flurry of media interest in the festival.  Today, the Scotland on Sunday did a feature on the festival in its 'Review' section.  Festival Director Kevin McMahon talks about his vision for the festival as well as Jav Jarquin talking about his show Card Ninja.  Card Ninja is an exciting combination of storytelling comedy and stunning card stunts on at the Stand Comedy Club.  Definitely not to be missed.

The Herald featured a 7 page special on MagicFest and several of the acts on saturday.  Thanks Herald!

http://www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/arts-ents/stage-visual-arts/power-games-1.1108360

Win Tickets to see D John Michael Hilford Show 'Psychic Cabaret'

26th June 2011

The list magazine, in association with MagicFest are giving you the opportunity to win tickets to see the the show PSYCHIC CABARET from advisor to Chris Angel and David Blaine - D John Michael Hilford.  This is Hilford's first every public performance in Edinburgh and will be the closest thing to real mindreading that you can get.

Don't miss this opportunity to see an amazing performer in an amazing show.

http://www.list.co.uk/offer/902-win-tickets-to-mind-reading-show-at-magicfest/

John Archer on Penn and Teller Fool Us

20th June 2011

When John Archer became the first ever magician to fool magic legends Penn and Teller on their ITV show 'Fool Us' his prize was to be flown to Vegas to perform on Penn and Teller's stage.  Needless to say the crowds over there loved him, and john managed to get a standing ovation.  Watch the ITV show here.

http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/video/?Filter=248753&module=carousel&title=penn-and-teller---fool-us&referrer=home&item=1

If you'd like to know what all the fuss is about, and see John Archer live, the get your tickets now for the MagicFest Gala show on 1st July.  Tickets are selling fast, almost 75% sold.

http://www.magicfest.co.uk/whats-on/17-gala-show

MagicFest Volunteer Positions Now Closed

8th June 2011

Many thanks to the many people who applied to be volunteers at the Edinburgh International Magic Festival.  Once again we had a great response, and we now have a great team in place ready to make MagicFest 2011 even more amazing!

See you all soon!

Kevin McMahon
Artistic Director

MagicFest Awarded Arts and Business Grant

7th June 2011

We are delighted to announce that The Edinburgh International Magic Festival has been awarded an Arts & Business Grant to develop its relationships with sponsors Bedlam Paintball and Tree of Knowledge.

The aim of the scheme is to build private sector sponsorship of the arts and match £1 for £1 funding for new arts sponsors. 

Kevin McMahon, director of MagicFest, said: "The Arts and Business Grant is vital to the success of MagicFest this year. It's great that the Scottish Government is supporting fledgling arts organisations like MagicFest by encouraging strong business relationships. 

"We really want to develop these relationships and build new partnerships in order to create more exciting formats and shows."

Read more about the grant in the Scotsman Article here.