We're making some changes behind the scenes of the Dark Magic and Witchcraft Tour in order to make it more obvious at first glance what it is, and make sure it stands out as a unique experience. As such we will be officially launching "The Original Street Magic Walking Tours" on Saturday May 2nd, with a preview/Early access discounted tour on Saturday April 25th.
Sorry, no early access tour this afternoon as we'd hoped, we need to make sure the branding and structure is correct first. This change will allow us to more specifically promote the tours, as well as add additional different tours or swap out without much fuss.
I don't know what she's been through, but this is the look of a cat that's seen some serious stuff. I hope she gets support now she's returned from war.
This weekend - Early Access previews of "The Dark Magic and Witchcraft Tour". A Hybrid walking tour and magic show around Edinburgh. Officially kicking off in May, I'm running special discounted preview tours to get up and running, and ease back into that world. Link in bio.
#Edinburgh #Magic #WalkingTour
I did an intentionally small, intimate performance last night in a converted underground vault. A two act show covering both witchcraft and seances. It was a genuinely lovely audience that had some great reactions, as you can see in the first three pictures - that's a nail she's pulling out of my nose. I really like smaller, intimate shows as it allows you the ability to give everyone attention and make it feel more personal, so when the chance to do so came up I embraced it and I'd like to do more... Watch this space...
Pics by @fibrowarrior93
Over the weekend I handed in my resignation letter to the board of the Edinburgh Horror Festival and stepped down as chair. It was a free choice, and I've been told I'm welcome to rejoin any time. Amicable and leaving as a friend. So, why? And why just shortly after announcing the hiatus? The hiatus was taken because the team was burnt out and needed rest, but space also provides room to think. And I've been thinking. I've been chair since the festival was founded ten years ago - in fact we're within just a few weeks of that first meeting. That's a long time. It's a quarter of my life dedicated to the EHF. As my personal magic work has developed, October has become a busy month for me, and I can't juggle that and the EHF. It's just too much. I'm tired and need a change. And when the EHF returns - and it will - it needs a chair that has the energy, and passion, to lead, and I don't have that anymore. But even if I did, after ten years, and whilst we’re on hiatus and quiet, maybe it’s just the right time for me to go. I'm dealing with a lot of health issues, personal struggles, and need to refocus my life. In a few years when I have healed enough, maybe I can take on more again. But I've had to make a choice between my health, personal projects, and the EHF. I can deal with two, not all three. Something had to go, and I've begun work on some projects that I want to dedicate the right time to. This was a hard decision, but sometimes the right decisions are hard. The EHF gave me a lot – friends, opportunities, experience, and it’s where I met my wife! It was a good ten years. To my colleagues still on the board, previous committees, volunteers, acts, venues, friends - thank you for making the EHF something I will always be proud of. If I achieve nothing else in my life, this isn’t a bad legacy. And to the new chair, who it’s not my place to announce, but you know who you are - good luck in your new role, burn bright, and stay spooky.
Starting the day late, a much needed lie in, and my usual yoga and mindfulness, then a wander to appreciate the natural world. I prefer the early part of the day, I'm calmer. Today marks a year since a distressing event, something that had been building for months and finally burst, so I'll be having a day of self care. If you're also struggling try and take a moment to smell the flowers. I believe in you, believe in yourself x
