A tale of magic, the mafia and delightful deception! 

Close-Up & Personal blends tricks and illusions with colourful storytelling as Chicago born sleight-of-hand artist Tim Licata reveals his personal journey into the conjuror’s craft. 

A variety of characters inspire Tim along the way: The famous magician Harry Blackstone Jr; Tim’s skilled and secretive Uncle Sal; and a Mafia assassin known only as ‘The Knife’.

Audiences are treated to laughter, amazement and, at times, edge-of-your-seat anticipation, during an excellent hour of theatre and magic with one of Scotland’s most entertaining magicians.

Edinburgh’s hit man of magic is not to be missed.

★★★★ “A delightful show…engaging and entertaining…an intimate journey as much about believing in magic as believing in yourself…, culminating in a hold-your-breath-moment to make your inner child jump.” – All Edinburgh Theatre

★★★★ “The Fringe equivalent of curling up with a mug of hot chocolate and a mystery novel.” – World Magic Review