The Hour

Edinburghwill play host to last of an iconic breed this August, when magician Piff the Magic Dragon takes to the Fringe stage.

A bit more fiery than your average magician, Piff mixes his card tricks with a vicious and deadpan sense of humour that has had reviewers falling at their feet to proclaim him as one of the festival’s best up-and-coming acts.

Piff is played by John van der Put, Magic Circle’s Close-Up Magician of the Year 2011.

His 2009 Edinburgh debut show PIFF-TACULAR went down a storm and Piff has been a regular fixture at the Fringe ever since.

Described as ‘The last of his species’ by The Skinny, the deadpan comic will be playing back in the capital between 4-28 August at The Store venue in Cowgate.

One of Piff’s most endearing and humorous acts involves a levitating Chihuahua called Mr Piffles, who was picked up in Dundee in 2009. Like his more illustrious owner, Mr Piffles likes to play with fire.

For more information on the Edinburgh Fringe and what to go and see, visit STV’s special Festival page.