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Magic and Illusion Zone @ Out of this World Millennium Square, Town Hall and Peace Gardens A programme of mystifying illusion and magic - some of the UK’s best magicians and illusionists can be found in this zone. Magic that will astound you - from sleight of hand to the weird and wonderful! Step right up and witness the jaw-dropping spectacle of Dr Phantasma's Sideshow! Be amazed as fearless performers swallow blazing flames in a mesmerising display of fire-eating mastery! Watch in awe as chainsaw juggling daredevil defies danger with every spin. Marvel at the Ladder of Swords, where one wrong step could mean disaster! And don't miss the grand finale - the Mysterious Blade Box, a spine-tingling stunt where the boundaries of reality and danger blur before your very eyes. The World’s smallest performer dazzle at the ever popular Professor Jon’s Flea Circus returns with new fleas to perform amazing feats for your delight. It's a charming, fun-filled show for the whole family, full of wonder and laughter. Watch closely at the Tent of Mystery as everyday objects transform before your eyes and expect the unexpected in a performance filled with comedy, surprises and where reality bends and mystery reigns supreme! Rachel the Enchantress invites all budding young spellcasters to enter her den of magic for a fun, imaginative and creative session. Young witches and wizards will learn magic spells, design and make a wand, turn their grownups into frogs and even make them disappear. Or try the sci-fi themed workshops to amaze and delight your friends. Led by an experienced magician, this workshop will show you how to make objects defy gravity and even disappear with the invisibility apparatus. Tickets are free but must be picked up from the steward in front of the Town Hall to ensure your place.