children's shows review

The Magical Jello Returns, Again!

Calum Fleming

It's a surreal experience watching a children's magician plying his trade and realising that nothing has changed in seventeen years. The props, the tricks and the crappy puns are exactly the same now as they ever were. There's certainly a case for the 'if it ain't broke' argument, and given the uncontrollable hyperactive hysteria radiating off the young children, the old routines are still as popular as ever with their target audience. Despite this, Calum Fleming appeared nervous in his performance. This is the kind of show you'd expect at a children's birthday, and there are a lot more imaginative ways to keep children entertained at the Fringe.

Diverse Attractions, 11 - 16 Aug, 11.15 am (12.05pm), £4.00, fpp 16

tw rating: 2/5

published: Aug-2008

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