More than just comedy. Edinburgh’s Gilded Saloon reveals an autumn programme with magic, cult film nights, Dungeons & Dragons, and even Lego for adults.
Review: Kevin Quantum – Unbelievable Magic for Non-Believers, Fringe 2025
Unbelievable Magic for Non-Believers is a hit. The show, set in a packed Assembly Rooms, features a former physicist who uses science to enhance his illusions. It’s a fantastic, family-friendly show that keeps everyone, even the youngest audience members, completely entertained.
Review: The Telepath and The Conjuror, Fringe 2025
The Oberons’ magic show, The Telepath and The Conjuror, is a high-quality blend of classic illusions and intriguing mentalism. The genuine chemistry of the husband-and-wife team and their polished performance make this a solid recommendation.
Review: Fake, Fringe 2025
Chris Cook’s “Fake” combines magic and history in an intriguing show that delves into the story of a famous art forger and challenges our perceptions of reality.
Review: Proust Effect, Fringe 2025
Eden Choi’s Fringe show is a definite recommendation, delivering mind-boggling, world-class sleight-of-hand that deserves the audience’s full attention within its unique dinner-theatre venue.
Review: Diary of a Magician, Fringe 2024
The Diary of a Magician delivers a solid sleight-of-hand performance that effectively entertains children but lacks originality for seasoned magic enthusiasts.
A review of Pete Firman: Bag of Tricks, Fringe 2022
I enjoyed myself and left happily confident I’d book again next year to come and see the next evolution of the performance.
Review of Kevin Quantum: Illuminations, Fringe 2016
Quantum began by asking whether there were any kids in the audience and remind us that his 4pm show is rated PG. I think that only applies to the banter and the risk of having audience members up on stage. Illumination is a mix of science and magic. I was impressed with the magic. He’s […]