Edinburgh’s Christmas 2016 brings a magical season of entertainment to the heart of the city once again. Read more …
The world’s most distinguished duo of Time Travelling Magicians Morgan & West present Charles Dickens’ timeless classic A Christmas Carol for ages 5+. The only problem is, they’re baffled by the story. Well not just one problem, there are also only two of them to play all the parts. Oh, and Mr West is rather insistent on doing a magic show at the same time. How hard could it possibly be?
There’s fun in store for everyone in this utterly splendid (and totally silly) Christmas magic show!
While there is nothing earth-shattering here, this is a reassuringly traditional and involving seasonal entertainment, pitched just about right for anyone aged five and upwards.
Throw in a brief, stunning juggling sequence and highly effective showers of sweeties and snow, and it's easy to forgive the flimsiness of the framing material.
While none of the tricks here impress as much as in previous visits to Scotland, everything is done with good humour and fun.
The likeability of this dashing duo, and truly impressive sleight of hand magic, will put almost anyone in a good mood.
Morgan & West: a (sort of) Christmas Carol Magic Show
Festival Square Theatre, Edinburgh from Thursday December 1, 2016, until Saturday January 7, 2017.
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