The Art of Close-Up Magic (Volume 2)
The Art of Close-Up Magic (Volume 2) by Caspar Thomas is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at C ARTS | C venues | C alto. It has 26 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 21:10 to Sun 30 Aug, 21:10. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
The Scotsman’s 2025 top-highlighted show is back. Elite sleight of hand. Stunning magic. Impossible skill. Pure, intimate, close-up magic: no stooges, no electronics, no camera tricks. All presented in style by an understated showman. ‘You won't see this level of skill anywhere else in the world. He should be charging £100 per ticket’ (Jerry Sadowitz). ‘Jaw-dropping sleight of hand in an intimate show that puts the audience inches away from magic’ (Scotsman). ‘Master of sleight of hand’ (FringeReview.co.uk).
Details
- Performer: Caspar Thomas
- Venue: C ARTS | C venues | C alto
- Space: theatre
- Genre: CABARET, Magic, Solo show
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 68 seats (theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 26, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Enter building from Victoria Terrace using permanent ramp. Take stairs or lift up one level to first floor. There is level access to space. Accessible toilets at rear of ground floor foyer. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 10 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
What makes the show so enjoyable is its universal appeal. Playing to a crowd that ranged from wide-eyed children celebrating their birthday at the show to adults convinced they've seen and know every trick thanks to…
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £17.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £17.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £16.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 21:10 — Already performed — £19.00