A Magic Experience
A Magic Experience by Deception is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall. It has 9 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 14:45 to Sat 15 Aug, 14:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Award-winning magician Dan Bastianelli brings back to the Fringe a 'best of' collection of astonishing magic from his previous sell-out shows. Combining breathtaking sleight of hand with personal storytelling, he explores the difference between honest and dishonest deception. A show that celebrates the art of magic, the power of wonder, and the extraordinary feeling of experiencing the impossible. 'Perfectly performed magic' (WorldMagicReview.com). ‘Highly skilled magician’ (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). 'Dazzling' (Edinburgh Evening News).
Details
- Performer: Deception
- Venue: theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
- Space: Theatre 2
- Genre: CABARET, Magic
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 49 seats (Theatre 2) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 9, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Up shallow ramp from the external Courtyard, then level access into the theatre Wheelchair access type:Level Access 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 2 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.
Where Fringe magic so often relies on cheap bravado or bombastic theatrics, Deception triumphs through quiet dexterity and understated charm.
— The List (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £11.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £11.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £11.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £11.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £11.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £11.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £11.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £11.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:45 — Already performed — £11.00