The Greatest Magic Show
The Greatest Magic Show is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly George Square Gardens. It has 24 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 11:45 to Mon 31 Aug, 11:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
'For a fun, family show, this is the show to see!' (Entertainment-Now.com). 'A rollicking rollercoaster ride!' ½ (West Australian). The multi award-winning, sell-out smash hit is returning to Edinburgh for its seventh magical year, with whimsical wonders that the whole family will love! Plus, every child receives a free magic wand on entry! Perfect for kids aged 4-12, and just as fun for grown-ups, this is the feel-good family hit that combines high-end entertainment with heart. Tickets sell fast – so don't miss your chance to be part of the magic.
Details
- Venue: Assembly George Square Gardens
- Space: Palais du Variété
- Genre: CHILDRENS_SHOWS, Magic, Comedy
- Country: AUSTRALIA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 450 seats (Palais du Variété) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 24, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Relaxed performances
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Separate Entrance-Front of House will guide audience to the separate entrance. There are 4 steps into the performance space if not taking the accessible route. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp Stairs: 2 - 5 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 3 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.
Great magic, enormous energy, funny without talking down to the kids — and the children absolutely adored them.That matters.Making adults laugh is one thing.
— Pride Nomad's 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Rundown (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Sat 8 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Sun 9 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Mon 10 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Tue 11 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Wed 12 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £15.50
- Thu 13 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £15.50
- Fri 14 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Sat 15 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Sun 16 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Tue 18 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £15.50
- Wed 19 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £15.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £15.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Tue 25 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £15.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £15.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £15.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Sun 30 Aug, 11:45 — Already performed — £16.50
- Mon 31 Aug, 11:45 — Cancelled — £15.50