Families should get set for some ‘absolutely magic’ free entertainment with the announcement of a magic trail as part of this month’s Spree for All.

Magician Tommy Templar with staff from Cardosi's espresso bar
MagicianTrail.jpg – Magician Tommy Templar with staff from Cardosi’s espresso bar

The Spree for All fringe festival will see events taking place across the town to co-incide with The Spree, Paisley’s National Festival which runs from 14-22 October and celebrates its fifth birthday this year.

Magicians Tommy Templar and Stevo with staff from Cardosi's espress bar and Ta Ta Bella's tearoom and Andrew Mitchell from Paisley First
Magicians Tommy Templar and Stevo with staff from Cardosi’s espress bar and Ta Ta Bella’s tearoom and Andrew Mitchell from Paisley First

As part of the entertainment on offer, a magic trail across shops and cafes will take place on Saturday 15 October (11am – 3pm) and Friday 21 October (11am – 3pm).

Magicians Tommy Templar and Stevo of Paisley Magic Circle popped into Cardosi’s espresso bar on Paisley High Street this week to amaze staff with some magic tricks.

The Spree for All is being supported by local business development group Paisley First.

Andrew Mitchell, Business Development Manager for Paisley First, said: “We are delighted that Paisley First can support the Spree for All. It’s a great idea and will build on the existing success of The Spree to involve as many of our town centres businesses as possible in a celebration of arts, culture and entertainment.”

Gary Kerr of LNP Promotions, organisers of The Spree for All, added: “This is the first year we’ve tried to organise an event like this and the backing we are getting from local businesses shows the real community spirit we have here in Paisley.

“We think the trail will be absolutely magic and, judging by the tricks that Tommy and Stevo have already shown us, anyone watching the magicians is guaranteed to be amazed!”

Details of the magic trail and other events taking place are available at www.thespree.co.uk/spreeforall and you can follow the fringe festival on Facebook at www.facebook.com/spreeforallpaisley. Businesses looking to take part in the festival can contact Gary Kerr or Tommy McGrory directly.

Acts appearing at The Spree festival include Admiral Fallow, Donnie Munro, Carol Laula, Treacherous Orchestra, Skerryvore, Craig Hill and Daniel Sloss.

Tickets can be purchased online from www.thespree.co.uk; from the Box Office on 0300 300 1210; or in person at Paisley Arts Centre or the InCube Shop at 9b Gilmour Street.