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Who is Vincent Gambini?
Well, it's me. My name is Vincent Gambini. I'm based in Brighton and London, and my speciality is sleight-of-hand with cards and coins. I combine magic with elements of theatre, performance art and spoken word, all to create new forms of deception. The story goes: As a teenager in the late 90's I won 1st prize at the Italian Close-up Magic competition, and 2nd prize at the International competition in London. I also gained entry to the London Magic Circle by writing a thesis called 'Deconstucting Magic'. In the early 2000's I packed my magic books away, got rid of all my magic props, and chose a different path: for 15 years I worked as a writer and theatre maker, presenting experimental theatre shows across Europe and further afield. But now I've dusted off the magic cape, and I'm back for good. My first show, based on sleight-of-hand magic, is called This is not a magic show, and the reviews are in... ☆☆☆☆ The Guardian This thoughtful, playful and multi-layered piece will make you question how we watch and what we see.’ ☆☆☆☆ Time Out ‘An alternative low-key magic show… Quiet, deliberate and exceptionally controlled.' ☆☆☆☆ Fest Mag ‘Takes apart the clockwork mechanics of wonder in ingenious style’ ☆☆☆☆ The Stage ‘A gentle, cerebral show in which Gambini unpicks both his tricks and the expectations of his audience…' |
Photo by Hugo Glendinning, 2016.
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2017 TOUR DATES
13 & 14 Jan Theatre Royal Bath
15 & 16 June Rose Hill, Brighton - new work in progress
30 June, 1 & 2 July Edinburgh International Magic Festival - new work in progress
7 November Kunsthalle Mainz
2016 TOUR DATES
The summer tour dates of This is not a magic show were supported using
public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
10 Feb, Cambridge Junction
4 Mar, Word of Warning @ Z Arts, Manchester
9 Mar, Sheffield University Drama Studio
7-8 May, TIG7, Mannheim, Germany
14 May, Cambridge Junction
18, 20, 21 & 22 May, Mayfest, Bristol
24, 25, 26, 27, 28 May, Camden People's Theatre, London
31 May, Pulse Festival, Ipswich
4 June, Tom Thumb Theatre, Margate
1-3 July, Edinburgh International Magic Festival - also featuring work in progress
15 July, Larmer Tree Festival, (near Salisbury) - work in progress
25-26 July, Exeter Bike Shed
7 September, Norwich Arts Centre
23 September, Gloucester University Drama Programme
1 October, Tate Modern, London (part of Tate Exchange) - work in progress
4 October, Axis Arts Centre, Crewe
15 October, Winsford Library, CW7 2AS
16 October, Gread Budworth Parish Hall, CW9 6HL
13 & 14 Jan Theatre Royal Bath
15 & 16 June Rose Hill, Brighton - new work in progress
30 June, 1 & 2 July Edinburgh International Magic Festival - new work in progress
7 November Kunsthalle Mainz
2016 TOUR DATES
The summer tour dates of This is not a magic show were supported using
public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
10 Feb, Cambridge Junction
4 Mar, Word of Warning @ Z Arts, Manchester
9 Mar, Sheffield University Drama Studio
7-8 May, TIG7, Mannheim, Germany
14 May, Cambridge Junction
18, 20, 21 & 22 May, Mayfest, Bristol
24, 25, 26, 27, 28 May, Camden People's Theatre, London
31 May, Pulse Festival, Ipswich
4 June, Tom Thumb Theatre, Margate
1-3 July, Edinburgh International Magic Festival - also featuring work in progress
15 July, Larmer Tree Festival, (near Salisbury) - work in progress
25-26 July, Exeter Bike Shed
7 September, Norwich Arts Centre
23 September, Gloucester University Drama Programme
1 October, Tate Modern, London (part of Tate Exchange) - work in progress
4 October, Axis Arts Centre, Crewe
15 October, Winsford Library, CW7 2AS
16 October, Gread Budworth Parish Hall, CW9 6HL
