Alex Kouvatas: How to Fail as a Magician in 55 Minutes
Cabaret and Variety
Magic
Comedy

Alex Kouvatas: How to Fail as a Magician in 55 Minutes

Alex Kouvatas / PBH's Free Fringe • Semi-professional company

55 minutes•The Function Room
Five years of Fringe shows, burlesque acts, children's performances and yet… the magic still doesn’t work. Alex Magician showcases his skills – or lack thereof – in a show built on a thousand failures and one man's refusal to quit. Think Alexander the Great… or more accurately, Alexander the Adequate. What should you expect? Magic? Unlikely. Tricks? Possibly. A good time? Guaranteed! A brilliantly disastrous show! 'Kouvatas is fantastic with his humour' (WorldMagicReview.com).

About the show

Alex Kouvatas: How to Fail as a Magician in 55 Minutes is a free cabaret and variety show at The Function Room as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. After five years of Fringe shows, burlesque acts and children's performances, Alex Magician showcases his skills — or lack thereof — in a show built on a thousand failures and one man's refusal to quit. Audience participation features throughout the 55-minute show.

Why see this show?

A magician who cheerfully admits the magic still does not work after five years, a thousand failures, and one stubborn refusal to quit. The show is free, which removes all risk from finding out for yourself. For audiences aged 16 and over.

Event Details

Saturday 2 - Sunday 24 August 2025

All performances at 17:00

23 performances

55 minutes

The Function Room

23 Commercial Street

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

Free

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Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the show?

The show runs for 55 minutes.

Where is it performed?

The show takes place at The Function Room as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

How much do tickets cost?

The show is free.

What is the age guidance?

The show is suitable for audiences aged 16 and over.

Does the audience get involved?

Yes — audience participation features throughout the show.

What kind of show is it?

It is a cabaret and variety show combining magic and comedy, built on five years of Fringe shows, burlesque acts and children's performances.

About This Cabaret Show

Alex Kouvatas: How to Fail as a Magician in 55 Minutes is a cabaret and variety performance at The Function Room during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 55 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Experience variety entertainment with music, comedy, and sometimes burlesque. Cabaret shows create an intimate, glamorous atmosphere.

Venue: The Function Room

The Function Room is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

Tips for Attending

  • •Dress up if you want to match the glamorous vibe
  • •Table seating may be available - book early
  • •Shows may include adult content
  • •Tipping performers is often encouraged

Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £null

Age Guidance: 16+

Content Warnings: Audience participation

Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.

Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Alex Kouvatas: How to Fail as a Magician in 55 Minutes represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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