As part of ‘Edinburgh 900’ celebrations, Edinburgh International Magic  Festival, Edinburgh Young Carers charity and illusion expert Professor Richard Wiseman have created an innovative, exhibition of mind-bending photographs taken in locations around the city themed around Edinburgh’s magical heritage.

Join us on a journey of discovery where the old history of Edinburgh and the magic of young minds collide! Witness the magic and unlock the secrets!

Each photograph features young carers (aged 5-17) doing what they do every day of their lives – making the seemingly impossible possible. Can you figure out how they created each illusion?

Enjoy the illusions on the wall and watch the video to see behind-the-scenes and learn more about the Edinburgh Young Carers.

Photographer: GEEBZ Photography
Behind the scened video: Cole Kirby

YOUNG CARERS IN SCOTLAND

There are an estimated 44,000 young carers in Scotland. All aged under 18, they usually care for
a parent or sibling who may suffer from mental health problems, physical disability, chronic
ill-health or drug and alcohol misuse.

Being a young carer can be challenging to your health, social life and self-confidence. Many young carers struggle to juggle their education and caring, with nearly 40% saying that nobody in their school was aware of their caring role, 26% being bullied at school because of being a young carer, and many have to miss school because of their caring duties. Most young carers go unnoticed or unrecognised, until there is a crisis.

This project aims to raise awareness of Edinburgh Young Carers as organisation that makes a positive difference in the lives and futures of young carers.

Find out about their work HERE
To donate please visit https://www.youngcarers.org.uk/donate/