Cabaret

1 Moment in Time

Sean Alexander

Back for a third consecutive year at the Edinburgh Fringe, magician and mind illusionist Sean Alexander returns with his five-star show, 1 Moment in Time. This is not a standard magic show. Through jaw-dropping illusion and sharp mind-reading, Sean explores the defining moments that shape our lives. Personal stories unfold live on stage, placing the audience at the heart of the experience. Praised as a 'must-see' (BritishTheatreGuide.info) and named 'one of the standout performances at the Fringe' (NorthWestEnd.co.uk), this acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences year after year.

18+ Magic - The Magic Show Your Mum Shouldn't See

After a completely sold-out debut run, Ivor Harden is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with the X-rated magic show your mum definitely should not see. Expect jaw-dropping illusions, graphic adult comedy and a dangerously inappropriate German magician who still thinks it is 1979. Nothing is sacred. Not relationships. Not religion. Not you. If you are easily offended and like to complain, then don't f*cking cum. You have been warned! If you like your magic filthy, fearless and wildly funny, welcome to 18+ Magic.

A Case for Magic: For Lovers of Magic and Their Ambivalent Friends

Robert Malissa Magician

Upon overhearing: hey, a magician, the lowest form of entertainment, award-winning magician Robert Malissa took the insult as a challenge. Now, he’s pushing back. He will lie, cheat and charm his way into your heart with original sleight of hand and mentalism. Watch as he seamlessly transforms into Mindelagosi, the world's greatest fake psychic, a carnival conman and a slippery card shark while making the case for the art of deception. Malissa proves that being lied to has never been so much fun. 'A solidly joyful evening' (facebook.com/theatreiseasy).

Banjos and Juggling: A World Vaudeville Adventure

Brian Tomaszewski

A high-energy, one-person variety show blending live acoustic music, juggling and storytelling into a joyful theatrical journey. Performer Brian Tomaszewski PhD, weaves banjo, guitar, tin whistle, singing in multiple languages, percussion and looping with dynamic juggling to explore how rhythm, motion and timing connect cultures. Drawing inspiration from Appalachia, Ireland, Eastern Europe, China and East Africa, the show brings global musical traditions to life through sound and spectacle. Rooted in classic vaudeville and shaped by world travel, it’s fast-paced, visually engaging, warmly interactive and family-friendly.

Dan Bastianelli: The Boy Who Drew Doors

Dan Bastianelli Magician

Have you ever wondered where your imagination could take you? A boy draws doors on a blank chalkboard, soon discovering they lead to worlds beyond imagination. Each new adventure sparks wonder, reveals the impossible, and transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Edinburgh magician Dan Bastianelli combines storytelling with masterful sleight-of-hand to guide audiences on a journey of discovery and astonishment, creating a magical experience that reminds us that anything is possible when we open the door to the unknown. 'Incredible range of magical talent' (WorldMagicReview.com). ‘Highly skilled magician’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com).

Diva Las Vegas

The Sundaes

The Sundaes (BBC1's All Together Now finalists) are back at the Fringe with their sell-out show, Diva Las Vegas – a scoop-tacular cabaret treat served for a short, sweet run of just nine dates. Get ready for a triple helping of powerhouse vocals, comedy and diva hits from legends like Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Shirley Bassey and more. With silky-smooth harmonies, sprinkles of comedy, and lashings of Vegas glamour, this show is the cherry on top of your Fringe experience. Don’t miss your chance before it melts away! It's like Vegas but without the jetlag!

I'm Not Myself Today: A Villainous Cabaret

Simon Shaw

A bullied eccentric suffering from past traumas creates a machine to ruthlessly survive and to create a masterful future. The one problem is... he believes he's a monster. Featuring a soundtrack almost entirely of villain (or connected to villains) songs, this show explores themes of bullying, classism, identity crisis, self-hate, defence mechanisms and the battle between reality and fiction.

Magical Maestro

Oliver Tabor

Incredible magic, elegant illusion and mysterious melodies performed to an eclectic soundtrack on a gramophone. British Magical Champion, member of the Magic Circle and creator of London's longest running magic show, Oliver Tabor conjures impossible happenings including bubbles morphing into glass, music notes plucked from thin air, and magical curiosities inspired by the music that shaped him. Be taken on a magical musical journey featuring marvels, mystery and melodies. 'A modern-day gentleman of magic' (The Magic Circle). 'Oliver was so good it made me realise the true value of going to see a magic show' (Sun).

Mason King - The Mind Spy

Elite Entertainment

After a sell-out 2025 Edinburgh Fringe run, The Mind Spy returns with a theatrical mind-reading experience inspired by real Cold War psychic experiments. Could you be a psychic spy? Expect impossible predictions, moments of thought transmission and surprising connections as the audience becomes part of the test. Stylish, interactive and thought-provoking. Winner of Best Original Show, Liverpool Fringe 2025. 'Mind blowing' ***** (TheatreAndArtReviews.com). 'Astounding' ***** (FringeReview.ca).

Mickey's Uncut Hits: A Raunchy Cabaret

KAJOLE

Mickey's Uncut Hits is an interactive sex-positive comedy cabaret. Featuring parody versions of Disney tunes, favourite childhood melodies are “re-imagineered” into a soundtrack of salacious songs, including (Your) Booty is a Feast (Beauty and the Beast), The Circle Jerk Tonight (Circle of Life), You’ve Got an STD (You’ve Got a Friend in Me) and many more! Making their international debut, catch the continuing adventures of Dickey and Ditzy Mouse! Put your carnal knowledge on display with XXX trivia and you never know what you might win! Dirty jokes, sexy sing-alongs and happy endings guaranteed!

Rainbows!

Tim Clarkson

Do you remember the excitement in school science lessons when the teacher declared today the class would be doing a practical? Tim the gentleman scientist is bringing a medley of real live chemistry and physics demonstrations on stage, at least four of which will create rainbows in different ways. The price for this is twofold: 1. Money. 2. He will discuss the history and chemistry of various cool rocks he's bringing, like what makes rubies fluoresce and the idiot who got pyrite named fool's gold. There will be no fire or loud bangs. Autism friendly.

Table for Two

Jack Kenyon

Debuting at Edinburgh Fringe, Jack Kenyon leaves a magical impression. Table for Two is abundant with moments of pure impossibility, astonishing coincidences and logic-defying mysteries. Jack takes the audience on a playful, magical journey before answering the big question; can a magician successfully land a second date?

Thank You for the Muesli

Flabba

This is a flabtastic, feel-good musical comedy serving up ABBA-inspired joy with a crunchy twist! Expect glitter, giggles and Mamma Mia moments as FLABBA brings Super Trouper energy, Waterloo-worthy vocals and Dancing Queen delight to the Fringe. This hilarious tribute celebrates ABBA with positivity, indulgence and a touch of magic. With outrageous costumes, big harmonies and pun-filled laughs, it’s a show where the music is golden, the comedy is cereal-ously good, and every chorus says: thank you for the muesli! Just when you thought ABBA couldn't get any bigger, FLABBA thank you for the muesli.

The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue

The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue

Canada’s Cheesecake Burlesque Revue, winners of the Burlesque Hall of Fame Best Large Group 2024, are celebrating 20 joyously ridiculous years of burlesque brilliance! This high-energy, gloriously camp, feel-good spectacle is a buffet of comedy, curves and body confidence! Expect silly group numbers, quirky songs and delightful solos bursting with glitter, glamour and giggles! The Cheesecakes serve up a delicious slice of sass! Bringing their message of body acceptance to Edinburgh, proclaiming proudly that every body is welcome, and every body is fabulous!

The Duo: A Three-Person Magic Show

Jacob Greenwald, Dan Winter and Charlie Phillips

The Duo is a three-person magic show featuring a magician, a mentalist and their roommate Charlie. When two best friends needed to add a third person to their show, Charlie was at the top of their list – alphabetically. Together, they push the boundaries of what magic can be, creating shared, electric moments that audiences can’t stop talking about. Praised as 'the best magic I have EVER seen' (Kenny Ortega), expect jaw-dropping magic, impossible mind-reading and sharp humour. A deeply engaging night of unbelievable moments that explore friendship and connection.

The Language of Dreams: A Crash Course

REM Doula, LLC

A lively revue, led by the REM Doula (publisher of DreamDoctor.com) and his team of REMniacs, blends sketches, songs, multimedia, game-show parodies, improv and audience interaction to explain and illustrate the five key principles of dream interpretation, which will be put into practice using audience dreams to reveal the logic, symbolism and insights of a language we all speak when asleep. Both entertaining and empowering, the show is designed to give the audience the tools and confidence needed to interpret their own dreams starting that night. It's symboler than you think!

Unmasked - The Magic of Angus Baskerville

Angus Baskerville

For his third Edinburgh run in a row, Angus Baskerville brings an all-new show that pushes his acclaimed storytelling and magic to new heights. Drawing on his own experiences of growing up with autism and ADHD, Angus finds new ways – and new tricks – to show us how we spend so much of our life hiding who we really are and how 'dropping the mask' can often make us feel better. Oh, and just for good measure – there’s a chance Angus knows where you’re going on holiday this year…