I saw some brilliant acts, funny, clever, quirky, bold, (and one terrible show I won't mention) and came away inspired (and a bit sweaty, it was warm in those rooms). This isn't a full review, just a quick shoutout to a few performers who made me laugh, think, or feel something magical. If you get the chance to see any of them in future, go.

Magician off-duty, but always ready for action. I’ve just come back from the Edinburgh Fringe, a city that’s bursting at the seams with...