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The Royal Lyceum Theatre Grindlay Street EH3 9AX Royal Scots Club 29-31 Abercromby Place EH3 6QE Sandeman House Scottish Book Trust Trunk's Close, 55 High Street EH1 1SR The Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street EH1 1SR
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WELCOME
Hello and a warm welcome to the third MagicFest.
This year we have brought to Edinburgh magic to set your heart fluttering! Come see beautiful imagery, stunning special effects and engrossing stories live on stage, that make 3D movies seem flat and conventional. Last year we were delighted to be listed in the Sunday Times as one of the top family days out in the UK. This year we welcome performers from France, Germany, Portugal, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Ukraine and around the UK with stunning skills and talents that will totally take your breath away. In response to last years sell-out Magic and Variety Gala Opening night, there will be an afternoon Gala preview, giving you the opportunity to see many of the worlds finest magicians for just 10. We are also introducing a brand new workshop for kids ages 11-14 who want to spend time with a professional magician to enhance their skills and learn some new magical effects The Street Magic Master Class. We have a love of the beautiful and the mysterious and we look forward to welcoming you into this magical word where anything is possible. See you soon and catch the magic this year at MagicFest 2012. Kevin McMahon Artistic Director
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Opening Night Gala Special Events Magic Workshops Classic Magic Festival Calendar Comedy Magic Close-up Magic Local Talent 4 5 6 7 8 -9 10 -11 12 13
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Group Discounts are available for groups over ten people. Please phone 0131 473 2000 for more information.
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Graham Colvan Technical Director Karina Maiden Volunteer Co-ordinator Kevin McMahon Artistic Director Svetlana McMahon Managing Director Vicky Pitchers (VJP Media) PR Manager
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Voyageurs Egars
Sat 30 June 2.30pm The Royal Lyceum Theatre
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Duration: 60mins Ages 5+ The winner of "The Great Lafayette Award" 2012 will also be announced during the evening Gala. Magic is at its best when seen live on stage with your own eyes. So be amazed, see things differently and unbelieve it at the Magic and Variety Gala Show.
Two characters, who meet by sheer chance on a deserted railway platform, unexpectedly discover a strange key. They now have a first class ticket for an unavoidable trip into another world; an imaginary place where everything is possible... Sometimes clowns, sometimes magicians and sometimes jugglers. One is rather crazy, the other rational, a bit melancholy but often humorous, the two men improvise and weave the fabric of a show which at the heart remains circus, fairground arts, the illusion of shadow theatre... and absurdity! These amazing French artists create the comic escapades of their fantasy with consummate skill - to the delight of young and old aboard a train, a boat, an aircraft, even a rocket ... So 'all aboard' for a trip with Voyageurs Egars!
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Magic Dinner
Sat 30 June 7.00pm The Royal Scots Club
50 per person Discounts available for groups 10+
Duration: approx 3hr 30mins Over 18's only
Enjoy a delicious three course meal and immerse yourself in magical cabaret shows that happen inches away from your table at the lavish Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh. Cards turn to glass, forks levitate, wine disappears... and if that wasn't enough we'll throw in some Derren-Brown like mindreading to really mess with your head! An adventurous evening out, with delicious food and stunning magic from MagicFest Artistic Director Kevin McMahon, mentalist Colin McLeod, top close-up magician Billy Reid and other amazing guest performers from the Festival.
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becoming a Sat 30 June - Sun 1 July One-off Magic School Workshop 15 wizard or wizardess? 10.00am OR 1.30pm Then Magic School is for you!
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This summer you will have the opportunity to learn, create and perform your own magic at very hands-on and all-new, 'Magic School' workshops, which will teach you the secrets and give you the skills to perform them! Last year Magic School was listed as one of the top kids' days out in the UK! (Sunday Times) And this year in addition to our one-off workshops Magic School Headmaster Gary James and Luke Eaton introduce an amazing all-new 5-day course for young magicians! Each of the 5 daily sessions is themed so that you learn in depth a new area of magic, from startling levitations to crazy card tricks. Kids attending the 5-day course will be taught for a day by a special celebrity guest from BBC "Help my supply teacher is Magic" - John the Magician! So come learn how to make your friends float, make everyday objects appear and disappear, and meet some of the coolest magicians in Scotland! Magic newbies welcome!
Please note, all children should be registered for Magic School and Street Magic Master Class in advance and therefore,tickets for these events are not available on the door. More info at www.magicfest.co.uk
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Spend a day learning some cool street magic effects in an intimate session with a professional magician. If you are aged 11-14 years old, love watching Magicians on TV and want to learn some pretty amazing magic that will blow your friends minds then this for you. Jav Jarquin aka Card Ninja is one of the most skilful card handlers in the UK. His Card Ninja show has performed all over the world and displays some of the most challenging card flourishes that can be learned! During the 5-hour master class Jav will teach you some astonishing card magic, cool techniques and the real secrets behind sleight of hand that will help you become a better magician. So bring a packed lunch, a pack of cards and bags of enthusiasm, and we'll supply the Magic!
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Voyageurs Egars 2.30pm Magic Dinner 7.00pm
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One-off Magic School 10am & 1.30pm Colin McLeod "Sheer Luck?" 12.00pm Matthew J Dowden "Magic of the Movies" 5.00pm Bruce Glen "The Gentleman Magician" 8.30pm
One-off Magic School 10am & 1.30pm War of the Wizards Under 18's 11.00am Street Magic Master Class 11.30am War of the Wizards 2.00pm Matthew J Dowden "Magic of the Movies" 5.00pm Javier Jarquin "CARD NINJA: ReDeal" 7.00pm Bruce Glen "The Gentleman Magician" 8.30pm
5-Day Magic School 10am & 1.30pm Street Magic Master Class 11.30am
Matthew J Dowden "Magic of the Movies" 7.00pm Bruce Glen "The Gentleman Magician" 8.30pm
Matthew J Dowden "Magic of the Movies" 7.00pm Bruce Glen "The Gentleman Magician" 8.30pm John Archer "Forget about the Tricks" 7.30pm
Matthew J Dowden "Magic of the Movies" 7.00pm Bruce Glen "The Gentleman Magician" 8.30pm John Archer "Forget about the Tricks" 7.30pm Colour Ham 8.30pm
Matthew J Dowden "Magic of the Movies" 7.00pm Bruce Glen "The Gentleman Magician" 8.30pm Four Nations Magic-Off 10.00pm
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Lewis Barlow "As Close As You Can" 7.00pm Michael Neto "UPCLOSE" 8.30pm Lewis Barlow "As Close As You Can" 7.00pm Michael Neto "UPCLOSE" 8.30pm Lewis Barlow "As Close As You Can" 7.00pm Michael Neto "UPCLOSE" 8.30pm Lewis Barlow "As Close As You Can" 7.00pm Michael Neto "UPCLOSE" 8.30pm Lewis Barlow "As Close As You Can" 7.00pm Michael Neto "UPCLOSE" 8.30pm
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Lewis Barlow "As Close As You Can" 7.00pm Michael Neto "UPCLOSE" 8.30pm
Lewis Barlow "As Close As You Can" 7.00pm Michael Neto "UPCLOSE" 8.30pm
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"CARD NINJA: ReDeal" brings more comedy, more variety, more Ninja and much, much, much more cards.
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Lewis Barlow's multi-award winning and astonishing close-up magic has earned him an international reputation amongst magicians. After studying and performing magic for over twenty years, Lewis' appearance at MagicFest is not to be missed. It includes his latest and most astonishing magical effects, from psychological manipulation to extraordinary card control. You will not have seen such phenomenal magic at such closerange before. Whether or not you believe in real magic, this is likely to be as close as you can get.
Recent incarnations of this mythical detective have elevated his deductive powers to an almost supernatural level. This year, Colin will replicate his remarkable skills - live on stage. Colin will attempt to reveal everything about you, find hidden objects, memorise vast amounts of information rapidly and even solve a murder which will be devised by you, the audience! It begs the question ... is it deduction, intuition or just sheer luck?
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