Ian and his Talking Fingers
Magic Show
Award winning magician Ian Saville returns to Edinburgh with a new show for children aged 5 to 10, and their grown-up friends.
Ian wants to do his magic tricks, but he keeps being interrupted by his talkative fingers. Will he be able to get through his act, or will they take over?
Captivating magic tricks, funny ventriloquism, and appearances from Ian’s friends Rupert Rabbit and Roland Rope - the bravest piece of rope in show business.
"...With his child-like imagination and intuitive rapport with the audience, Saville's magic really captures the children ... and wonderful joining in" - The Scotsman.
"Ian Saville ... disarms with voluble, avuncular charm and spell-binding magic tricks" - Daily Telegraph
"If you've never seen Ian in action with an audience you've missed a real treat" - Michael Rosen
6th-20th August 2026 (not 18th)
12:30pm
Just the Tonic / Nucleus, 140 Pleasance, EH8 9RR (venue 393)
Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry
Or turn up at the venue and pay what you want (if tickets are available).
Noah and His Talking Fingers
(A book for children aged 7 to 10)
by Ian Saville
With illustrations by Ottilie Hainsworth
When Noah wakes up one morning from a dream about a dog, he finds his fingers have gone up in the air, and he’s a bit surprised.
Noah is even more surprised when his fingers start talking to him…
What will they tell him? Will they help him, or make things more difficult? And what about Bertha, the dog in his dream?
A heartwarming story about Noah, his family and friends, and the dog that he hopes will become real.
And, of course, his talking fingers.
For children aged 7 to 10, to read or to be read to.
Ian Saville is a magician, teacher and writer. He has won awards for his magic, and has entertained children and adults all over the UK.
And his fingers do occasionally seem to talk to him.
ISBN 9781036990152
Price £6.99
Order from ian@redmagic.org.uk