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'I've performed at countless birthday parties but never hosted one myself', confesses Lin Lu-Chieh, creator of 2025 Fringe treat Dazed and Confused. Now this charming, theatre-trained magician is doing just that and you're invited! He'll supply balloons, memories humorous or wistful, and plenty of exceptionally cool, gently interactive tricks, but asks you to look beyond the entertainment. Through an engaging mix of autobiographical stories and smooth sleight-of-hand, Lu reveals the poetry inside the illusion. All you need to bring is an open mind. You might just rediscover what magic really…
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Taiwan Season: Birthday Party is by Lu Production, listed under Cabaret and Variety in the Fringe programme. It plays at Underbelly, Bristo Square, Teviot Place, EH8 9AG, 5 August to 31 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 8+. Tickets from £8.50. Content warnings: Audience participation.