Performing magic at the fringe is unlike other kinds of act – whilst it is a cousin to theatre, comedy and cabaret alike, the fact that it deals in deception means that it is far less understood as an art form. People know what to expect going to see a stand up, or a sketch show, or a musical. Ask a member of the public what a magic show will be like and they will probably say girls-cut-in-half, rabbits-from-hats and pick-any-card-tricks. This is like asking a stand-up if they do jokes about their mother in law. We’ve moved on. Well, most of us.