THE SHOW
ABOUT THE SHOW
Kevin has spent years researching and then meticulously recreating some of the most magical moments in history. Witness the trick that fooled Harry Potter author JK Rowling, or the illusion that fooled escapologist Harry Houdini (three times in a row) – even a recreation of the trick that King Charles used to gain entry to the secretive magic society The Magic Circle (of which Kevin is also a member).
They fooled societal greats… but will they fool you?
Levitation, mind reading, sleight-of-hand – delivered with undeniable skill and wit from a consummate showman. And you’re only ever a few feet from the action in a room that holds no more than 30 guests.
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DRINKING AND DINING – THE CALEDONIAN.
Chosen by US pop icon Taylor Swift on her recent Eras tour, the Caledonian is the hotel of choice for celebrities, royalty and notable dignitaries when visiting Edinburgh. Combining modern luxury with Victorian style the hotel boasts Michelin star restaurants, cocktail bars and elegant tea rooms. All of which are at your disposal on your arrival. Explore the bars, cafes and restaurants here
The performance venue – the Versailles Suite is a work of art. The hand painted walls mirror the splendour of the garden of Versailles, the lighting must be kept low so as not to damage the paintwork. The perfect conditions for an intimate evening of wonder…
Arrival & reception
Make your way inside the marble reception room, sweep straight past reception and up one flight on the main stair case to the entresol level. Pass the Michelin starred “Dean Banks” restaurant and follow the corridor round to the stunning Versailles Suite. You’ll enter the adjacent Triannon suite where your hostess Sarah will welcome you.
ticket types
“Front Row Centre” – Best seats in the house. Right in the middle with a complementary glass of Prosecco on arrival.
“Front Row” – Front Row Seat with complementary glass of Prosecco on arrival.
“Second Row” – Second Row Seat with complementary glass of Prosecco on arrival.
“Third Row” and “Forth Row seats” – as shown in the image.
This history and origins
In answer to banned public gatherings, Kevin wrote his first ever virtual show “The Trick That Fooled” in 2020. The idea came from an article in the Magic Circular Magazine (the club magazine for The Magic Circle members) which described a magic trick that had fooled Albert Einstein in London in the early 1900s.
Inspired by the tale, Kevin began to research old magic magazines, newspaper articles from a century or more ago and journals – uncovering stories of magicians and their performances to famous people. In 2021 when public gatherings were allowed Kevin created a live version of “The Trick That Fooled” which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in August that year.
The show was a huge success, a complete sell-out for the month of August and reviewed with four and five stars from prestige publications like the Scotsman.
In 2022 Kevin decided to give the show a Scottish slant, and Edinburgh Magic was born. The Caledonian Hotel (at the time known as the Waldorf Astoria) heartily agreed to partner with Kevin and the first season of Edinburgh Magic was presented to sell out audiences in October 2022, and continues to this very day.
