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Four Magicians

 
James Macfarlane Review by James Macfarlane 4 Published: 3 Oct 2025 Sweet @ Keiller Centre Show Dates: 20 Sep 2025-20 Sep 2025

There’s not a free seat in the house at the Dundee Fringe for this performance by the Four Magicians. In a magic world full of Colin Clouds, Penn and Tellers and Dynamos, it is refreshing to see that some old-school charm still sells out a room.

From start to finish, this show is an absolute delight

These confident tricksters do not just perform the classic “pick a card, any card” tricks you might expect. From haunted dolls to plunging a sword through the neck of a spectator (yes, that’s right), every illusion is carried out with professionalism, leaving jaws on the floor. For the younger audience members down at the front attending their first magic show, to the seasoned adults in the back – including one who had brought his keen grandson – this show truly has something for everyone. Although, the children asking about the punchline to the Prince Andrew joke may have to wait a few years.

From start to finish, this show is an absolute delight. The Four Magicians are skilled, funny and charming. It has been a long time since I have felt such boyhood wonder.

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Four of Scotland’s leading magicians come together for a show like no other at the Dundee Fringe – minds will be read; laws of nature will be defied; dad jokes will be told. Magicians Smith & Burns, Eoin Smith and James Dickson take to the stage together in an award-winning ensemble magic show that’s packed full of jaw-dropping sleight of hand, incredible feats of illusion and a generous helping of comedy.