Magic roughly falls into one of two categories: grand illusion work with extensive set-up and props; the other, arguably more skilled variety, is that of close-up misdirection, sleight-of-hand, and an intimate form of deception which relies as much on skill as it does presence. If he was handed the budget, Campbell Glazier could well fit the former. But in Trickster, in this Free Fringe basement bar of Uno Mas, there’s nowhere to hide for a mix of card tricks featuring no stagehands or elaborate props. And it makes the show all the more impressive.

This is proper close-up magic, served with a wry smile and barrels of cheek. And that’s what sets Glazier’s show apart from much of the other magic at this Festival: personality. There’s showmanship without the smarm. Lashings of laughter without forced scripts. This is magic around the pub table with your talented pal. Only this time you actually asked for it. 

Campbell Glazier: Trickster, PBH Uno Mas, until 24 August, 7pm.