Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show
Sun 27 Dec · 19:30
Scottish Storytelling Centre
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Vincent Gambini's 'This Is Not A Magic Show' will be presented at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 27 December 2026. The performance challenges traditional notions of magic and theatre, blending astonishing sleight-of-hand with a deeper exploration of the mechanics of magic. Gambini's conversational style invites audiences to reflect on their perceptions of reality.
Forget everything you know about magic and magicians… now remember it all again. When This Is Not a Magic Show premiered in Edinburgh in 2015, it changed the rules of the game. This is a trailblazing work of theatre-magic in which Vincent Gambini questions the show itself, and all our expectations along with it. It is both a unique performance of astonishing sleight-of-hand magic and a theatrical exploration of magic’s invisible mechanics, its clichés, and what it tells us about live performance and make-believe. Cards transform inexplicably before our eyes, silver coins appear out of nowhere, and our own perception of reality explodes into a thousand mirrors. Through his conversational yet crafted approach, Gambini presents a show within a show. It’s about magic and theatre, but mostly about ourselves, and how easily we suspend our disbelief.
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Frequently asked questions
Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show takes place on Sunday, 27 December 2026 at 19:30. The event runs until Monday, 28 December 2026.
Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show is held at Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh (43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR).
Tickets for Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show are priced at £14 / £12 Conc + BF. Live prices and availability are shown on whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Scottish Storytelling Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show
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Vincent Gambini's 'This Is Not A Magic Show' will be presented at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 27 December 2026. The performance challenges traditional notions of magic and theatre, blending astonishing sleight-of-hand with a deeper exploration of the mechanics of magic. Gambini's conversational style invites audiences to reflect on their perceptions of reality.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Forget everything you know about magic and magicians… now remember it all again. When This Is Not a Magic Show premiered in Edinburgh in 2015, it changed the rules of the game. This is a trailblazing work of theatre-magic in which Vincent Gambini questions the show itself, and all our expectations along with it. It is both a unique performance of astonishing sleight-of-hand magic and a theatrical exploration of magic’s invisible mechanics, its clichés, and what it tells us about live performance and make-believe. Cards transform inexplicably before our eyes, silver coins appear out of nowhere, and our own perception of reality explodes into a thousand mirrors. Through his conversational yet crafted approach, Gambini presents a show within a show. It’s about magic and theatre, but mostly about ourselves, and how easily we suspend our disbelief.
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WhereScottish Storytelling Centre
43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show?
Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show takes place on Sunday, 27 December 2026 at 19:30. The event runs until Monday, 28 December 2026.
Where is Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show taking place?
Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show is held at Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh (43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR).
How much are tickets for Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show?
Tickets for Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show are priced at £14 / £12 Conc + BF. Live prices and availability are shown on whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk.
Is there anywhere to stay near Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Scottish Storytelling Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show?
Tickets for Vincent Gambini: This Is Not A Magic Show can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
£14 / £12 Conc + BF
Date
Until Monday, 28 December 2026
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43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR
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