THE programme has been announced for this year’s MagicFest in Edinburgh.
The 10th edition of the event, which will run from December 27 to January 5, is moving from a summer slot to winter, due to the popularity of the MagicFest Christmas Show over the last three years
It will include an opening night Christmas Gala and Hogmanay House – described as a magical First Foot adventure at Lauriston Castle where musicians, magicians and storytellers will celebrate the magic and origins of Hogmanay.
Magician Kevin Quantum, who organises the festival, said: “We’re so proud to unveil the 10th annual MagicFest. We’ll have shows for adults and for families from some of the most impressive magicians, illusionists and mind-readers around.”
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