ThreeWeeks’ favourite mind-reader (probably) magically answers the Quick Quiz
One of the rising stars of the Fringe magic circle – if such a thing exists – Chris Cox specialises in reading minds, which is all the more impressive since he’s adamant he can’t actually read minds. Though this year he’s going to teach his audience how to be mind-readers. Despite the not reading minds thing. I think it’s all to do with science. Magical science, obviously. Anyway, if none of that makes sense, just go and see the show and then in might do. Or, if nothing else, you should be able to tap into my mind and work out what it was I was trying to say in the first place. But before that, see what Chris himself is trying to say…
Q1: What is your 2009 show all about?
It’s more mind-reading related nonsense but this year I’m trying to make my audience the mind-readers and make an imperfect world slightly more perfect. Also there’s a big surprise ending (“oooooooOOooOoOo”).
Q2: Why should we come and see it?
Why shouldn’t you come see it? More all new mind-reading fun, some tips to help you make your life more magical, and plenty of puns on the fact my surname sounds like another word for a penis.
Q3: If your show was a superhero, what would his or her super power be?
To not have to wear lycra as my superhero clothing of choice. Or the power to read minds. Obviously.
Q4: What are you most looking forward to about this year’s Edinburgh Festival?
Seeing other shows, the beautiful weather, going from feeling demoralised to ecstatic in two minutes and laughing a lot. One of these things isn’t true. Can you guess which one it is?
Q5: What are you least looking forward to about this year’s Edinburgh Festival?
The beautiful weather. There we go. Not only did I answer the question but also gave the answer to my previously posed question. Horray.
Q6: What advice would you give to an audience member coming to the Fringe for the first time?
Take a chance on seeing random shows that you’re given flyers for, talk to flyerers, and see as many shows as physically possible, you can’t do it anywhere else.
Q7: Other than your own show, what’s your hot show tip for Edinburgh 2009?
I’m looking forward to Pappy’s Fun Club’s new show, Mark Watsons 24 hour marathon and Sammy J.
Q8: Describe your show in three words
Mind reading cox. Or… Mindful fantastic fun.
