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Mon31
Fake
1:40 PM
It's pretty, but is it art? Through magic, comedy and storytelling, Chris Cook shares the story of a faker so skilled he had to forge his way to freedom, an artist so talented he may himself be a fraud, a magician whose promise conceals a lie, and a mysterious figure who may not even exist. A story only a magician could tell. Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe 2025. 'A masterclass in storytelling' ***** (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). 'Fake is the show to see' ***** (WorldMagicReview.com). 'A true joy to watch' ***** (The Student).
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Award-winning magician Chris Cook brings his own style of close-up magic to weddings, parties and corporate events in Edinburgh, the Lake District, Manchester and across the UK. With two decades of experience, he trades cheesy tricks for slick, hilarious entertainment: sleight-of-hand with a deck of cards, mind reading, and cheeky pickpocket skills that can relieve a best man of his wallet.
Chris also works as a host and stage performer, keeping an occasion running seamlessly, whether kicking off the wedding party or hosting an awards ceremony for hundreds of guests. His charisma and comedy connect with audiences of all ages, and couples describe him as friendly and entertaining from the moment he arrives to the moment he leaves o..
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PBH's Free Fringe @ Voodoo Rooms · Edinburgh, Scotland
Gilded Balloon Teviot · Edinburgh, Scotland
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