The rest of the night was filled with a number of neat tricks performed one after the other in quick succession as Matt took on the challenge of executing as many of the magic tricks he has learnt in the past 30 years in just one hour.

Whilst Matt went off stage for an outfit change his assistant, Chris, who was also a magician, performed a number of clever tricks.

Dressed in a low cut sequined jumpsuit and red hat there was no missing the return of Magic Matt to the stage. This outfit change also saw the end of the restaurant table magic and the beginning of a mind reading segment.

A number of amazing card tricks saw the audience attempting to understand just how he was pulling off all his tricks, but like any good magician he never told.

On occasion a trick that didn’t quite go to plan saw the secret revealed. However these mistakes, thanks to Matt’s talent as an entertainer, became a chance for humour.

As Matt told a joke, he and Chris prepared for the finale, a trick requiring him to get three eggs, all balancing on a rolled up piece of paper, on a plate that was resting on three glasses filled with water. Although it’s a common trick, when executed it never fails to impress and provided the perfect ending to a great show with the whole audience applauding loudly.

Overall Magic Matt Fully Loaded is a fast paced hour of countless wonderful magic tricks and hilarious moments that is guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Opening with a juggling act that lead to an incredibly tricky two man tower on top of a unicycle had the kids desperate for more.

The tricks that followed were daring and fun with a plate twirling tricks that sent ceramic plates flying and an incredible yo-yo stunt that really captured the kid’s attention.

Dressed as a maintenance man, Tom Flanagan, who is also performing at Fringe World in Kaput, got both kids and parents laughing with a hilarious acrobatic skit that saw him struggling to complete some maintenance jobs.  Like many of the stunts his act involved lots of opportunity for audience participation, with many kids desperate to help out on stage.

The shows finale, which involved a family routine, saw a young boy and talented toddler take to the stage to show off some incredibly impressive acrobatic skills that shocked the whole audience.

Overall the Kids Comedy Gala was a well-executed show that maintained audience interest from the get go. A delightful mix of hilarious antics, amazing, and sometimes dangerous stunts and a few adults-only jokes makes this the perfect afternoon activity for the whole family to enjoy.

From their first act the troops talent and penchant for cheeky antics was obvious, and set the bar high for the rest of the show. The trapeze act was spectacular as the performer showcased some incredible moves that wowed the audience. As she hung from the trapeze bar by the nape of her neck audience members gasped trying to work out how what she was doing was possible.
Also a highlight was the table tennis tournament, where the performers slid and somersaulted over the table as a fake fight broke out between them. Combined with a simple yet humorous story line the act showcased the best of the Lunar Circus.

In just one-hour The Lunar Circus Show managed to entertain as their hilarious antics and astonishing stunts were met with raucous applause from the audience, making this one Fringe World show definitely worth seeing.

Entering the Circus Tent, the coloured lights and smoke that filled the tent immediately reminded me of past music events and perfectly set the mood for what was an enjoyable evening listening to some incredible covers.

Performing in the Circus Tent seemed to agree with the band. The two vocalists, Wayne Stanley and Sandra Carr, seemed a lot like ring masters as they commanded the stage like seasoned professionals, guided the audience through a selection of fantastic tunes.

Performing a cover of Van Morrison’s Domino early in the set had the audience eager for more, with Stanley’s cover of the 1965 Tom Jones classic It’s Not Unusual, a huge hit with the crowd.

Their cover of the Etta James hit I Just Want to Make Love to You led by Carr was met with energetic applause, while a cover of Joe Cocker’s You Can Leave Your Hat On demonstrated the strengths of both vocalists.

A cover of Roy Orbinson’s Pretty Woman saw members of the audience jumping to their feet to dance along as the talented band members, playing the trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, trombone, keyboard, guitar alto sax, tenor sax, trombone, keyboard, guitar, bass guitar and drums filled the space with seriously good music.

Regardless of whether or not the music performed was the audience’s favourite, Hidden Agenda’s mix of talent, professionalism and infectious enthusiasm for performing left the audience incredibly happy indeed.